Beyonce reveals title of new album
"Cowboy Carter" is set to drop on March 29. It's the second act to the 2022 "Renaissance" album.
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"Cowboy Carter" is set to drop on March 29. It's the second act to the 2022 "Renaissance" album.
Music investment firm JKBX allows fans to get a slice of pop stars' royalty income streams. But that comes with risks.
She's now the first woman ever to top the country and hip-hop charts since the lists began in 1958.
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
NASCAR, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and small armies of conventioneers that are back have helped Chicago shine in a post-COVID spotlight.
Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park on Thursday, and as music fans flock to Chicago, the city is already having a banner year for visitors, but a slight slowdown might soon be coming.
"Actually, when I first saw him, I didn't think it was him. I thought it was someone else acting like Jay-Z."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports the rapper was in town as his wife, Beyonce played shows at Soldier Field. Learn more.
It's a busy weekend in Chicago with an iconic boat race, a huge music festival, and "Queen B."
It's a busy weekend in Chicago with an iconic boat race, a huge music festival, and "Queen B." Read more
It's a busy weekend in Chicago with an iconic boat race, a huge music festival, and "Queen B."
Even with a music-heavy weekend, including the Renaissance tour experts said don't expect record-breaking numbers this weekend. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from the Pitchfork Music Festival.
"I've been coming since 2012, and it's great. I love the food. There's great music here. The beer is great. I love it all."
Queen Bey is back at Solider Field, and the city is already buzzing, and tens of thousands of fans are headed to Union Park for the Pitchfork Music Festival.
Beyoncé is taking over Soldier Field with her Renaissance World Tour which is sold out for Saturday and Sunday. If you couldn't score a ticket, there's more live music to be heard at the Pitch Fork Festival in Union Park.
When Beyonce made her way to Philadelphia, search traffic for beauty services like nail salons soared 193% higher than normal. Searches for hair stylists rose 73%.
Queen B is coming to town, Beyonce that is, and with the Renaissance World Tour just a few days away, businesses are already preparing for a wave of concertgoers. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza explained.
It's the first time Beyoncé has performed in Chicago since 2018.
In just a matter of days, the BeyHive will be buzzing Chicago. Beyoncé will take the stage this weekend at Soldier Field as part of her "Renaissance Tour," and construction is already underway on the big stage.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
Leak died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 31.
A motorcyclist died after a crash in Skokie, Illinois, Friday night.
Two dogs were rescued from a house fire in Elgin, Illinois, on Friday night.
A man was shot and critically wounded outside the Ford City Mall early Saturday morning.
Summer festivals continue in Chicago with music, food and more.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that restricts the sale of intoxicating hemp products to the same ages as recreational marijuana.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
The parade kicked off down Division Street with colorful floats and musicians. Several politicians also marched, including Myor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker who stopped to hug spectators.
Visitors can also take part in both sailing and motorboat classes. The show is available through Sunday.
Kids of all skill levels were invited to attend and received on-field instruction from Johnson along with a free lunch, equipment, and entertainment.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
Saturday's service was held at the House of Hope, where just months ago, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes assisted with the memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Two men were killed and a woman was critically injured after a shooting in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood just before 1 a.m. Saturday.
Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago area continues a concerning trend of increasing tornado frequency in the Upper Midwest.
Leak died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 31.
Summer festivals continue in Chicago with music, food and more.
A motorcyclist died after a crash in Skokie, Illinois, Friday night.
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
Chase Meidroth had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the depleted Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 in a matchup of division leaders.
Quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears had one final minicamp practice on Thursday before they split from Halas Hall to enjoy their last taste of freedom ahead of next month's real training camp.
Seiya Suzuki hit his third career grand slam, Alex Bregman added a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs snapped a three-game skid with a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
The Cubs have lost 22 of their past 29 games after starting the season 27-12.
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.
A fourth man has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries targeting video gambling terminals in Chicago's west and southwest suburbs since late last year.
A man has been charged with multiple acts of mail theft and burglary in the Chicago area dating back up to three years.
Chicago police on Wednesday released a surveillance image of someone they said was spotted fleeing the scene as a cross burned in Grant Park.
