2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
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Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet holds it annual induction ceremony this weekend, but this they're also celebrating its full repair after severe storm damage. And a beloved icon is back as well.
Boleros De Noche, an acclaimed Los Angeles-based musical series, is back in Chicago for the second time and is being headlined by a Grammy-winning Chicana musician.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
CBS Skywatch was over Douglass Park on Monday to see what was left after heavy rain led to a soggy event.
Riot Fest leaders told CBS News Chicago that Saturday's adjusted schedule was prompted by city officials.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Chicago's Riot Fest is back for 2026 in Douglass Park. Here's everything you need to know, from the lineup and tickets, to how to get there and entrance opening times.
You could call John McCarthy Chicago's piano man, and his organization Chicago Plays is his way to bring free access to pianos in the city's public spaces.
Oprah Winfrey exclusively revealed new details about "AHA," the first-ever immersive journey at the Las Vegas Sphere, coming in 2027.
Chicago rapper Chief Keef said a "racist pilot" caused him to cancel what was supposed to be his first concert in Chicago in 14 years.
The orchestra and chorus with Music of the Baroque kicked off the show in front of the Merchandise Mart.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the demand for retro music formats fueled a surge in revenue of nearly 7% in the first half of 2026.
A series of pop-up concerts on the lakefront are drawing hundreds of people. For Tanner Dane and his band, Hollyy, it takes a lot to set up their monthly lakeside shows.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
One lucky person could get their face on a billboard with legendary actor William Shatner – and it could be you.
William Shatner has been added to the 2026 Riot Fest lineup with his new heavy metal band, The *uckers.
A South Side beach crawl set to the sounds of Chicago's very own house music was a boon for small businesses and a spirit booster for the community Wednesday evening.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Famous local musicians are the inspiration for the names of four new piping plover chicks living at Chicago's Montrose Beach Dunes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
