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Two decades of Celtic Woman’s classical meets contemporary coming to Rosemont Theatre

In the twenty years since Celtic Woman brought its harmonious cocktail of classical or contemporary covers and originals to the masses, they’ve been named Billboard’s #1 [More…]

Cirque du Soleil’s jaw-dropping, death-defying “Crystal” skates on the ice of the Now Arena

There’s never a shortage of ambition surrounding every Cirque du Soleil theatrical extravaganza, but the touring edition of “Crystal,” which has thus far visited over [More…]

From bedroom pop to punk rock, Olivia Rodrigo spills her “Guts” on a capacity United Center

In just a few lightning-fast years, Olivia Rodrigo captivated the entire globe thanks to an instantly contagious blend of bedroom pop meets punk rock and some of this [More…]

“Queen Of Drag” RuPaul reveals “The House Of Hidden Meanings” throughout Vic book visit

The world of drag simply wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for the expertise and exuberance of RuPaul, who singlehandedly made the sometimes misunderstood performance [More…]

TobyMac’s funk, pop and positivity “Hits Deep” on Fiserv Forum, plus Corey Asbury, Mac Powell, more

For a guy who’s been going since the late 1980s as one third of rappers turned rockers DC Talk, it’s remarkable that TobyMac has retained his relevance as a solo artist [More…]

Wintrust Arena “Love Hard” over the R&B combo of Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jaheim, K. Michelle

A decade passed since R&B singer/songwriter, actress and television personality Keyshia Cole went on the road, but she proved to be as popular as ever when the “Love [More…]

Alt-rock innovators Porno For Pyros bid a fierce farewell to Salt Shed with “Horns, Thorns En Halos”

Chicago was fortunate in being one of the very few cities where Porno For Pyros fully reunited for a few festivals, including Lollapalooza, which was founded by its front man [More…]

Mammoth WVH, led by Wolfgang Van Halen, storm into The Sylvee alongside Nita Strauss

Head bangers were first introduced to Wolfgang Van Halen as the David Lee Roth reunion era bassist for the iconic family band, followed by time shaping many shades of metal [More…]

Reunited British pop troupe S Club cheerfully treat Rosemont Theatre to “The Good Times”

When girl groups and boy bands were at the peak of their prominence in the late 1990s, S Club 7 scratched both itches as the male/female mix of singers, TV and movie stars [More…]

“African Giant” Burna Boy sells out Wintrust Arena, fuses riveting Afrobeats and sunny reggae

Blending Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall and pop, Burna Boy is nothing short of an international superstar, who has thus far transcended styles and cultures throughout a [More…]