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Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire announce new Sing a Song All Night Long tour dates

Tour admat for Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire's Sing a Song All Night Long tour (courtesy of Live Nation)Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are teaming up once again for a new leg of their Sing a Song All Night Long tour.The 26-city trek kicks off June 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and hits such cities as Chicago, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Denver, Seattle and Los Angeles before wrapping Aug. 14 in Austin, Texas.A Citi presale […]

January 26, 2026

Music

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Free Bird’ featured in Budweiser Super Bowl LX commercial

Budweiser's new Super Bowl commercial features a Clydesdale, a bald eagle and Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Free Bird' (Courtesy of Budweiser)Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic tune "Free Bird" is featured in Budweiser’s latest Super Bowl ad.The company revealed the new ad, featuring a Clydesdale and a bald eagle, on Good Morning America on Monday.The 60-second spot opens with a classic baby Clydesdale horse, which has been showcased in several Budweiser ads, running through an open farm before approaching a nest where a baby bird […]

January 26, 2026

Music

On This Day, Jan. 26, 2018: Fleetwood Mac is honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year

On This Day, Jan. 26, 2018…Fleetwood Mac was honored as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year, becoming the first band to ever receive the honor.The pre-Grammy event was held at Radio Music Hall in New York City and featured performances by Harry Styles, Lorde, Brandi Carlile, Haim, Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons and others.Fleetwood Mac also performed at the gala, treating the audience to “The Chain” featuring Styles, “Little Lies,” “Tusk,” “Gold Dust Woman” and “Go Your Own Way.”The band’s performance […]

January 26, 2026

Entertainment

In brief: Colin Jost to return as ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ host and more

Patricia Clarkson has joined Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese's next movie. Deadline reports that Clarkson is now part of the cast of What Happens at Night. The movie follows a married American couple who travel to a small European town in order to adopt a child ...Colin Jost will return as the host of Pop Culture Jeopardy! as it makes its move to Netflix. The streamer picked up the show for its second season back in October […]

January 26, 2026

Entertainment

Chris Pratt makes ‘Avatar’ cry ‘Mercy’ as his new sci-fi film tops box office

Chris Pratt stars as Chris Raven in 'Mercy.' (Justin Lubin)After five weeks, Avatar: Fire and Ash's reign at the box office has finally been extinguished: Chris Pratt's new sci-fi film Mercy has replaced James Cameron's sci-fi threequel at #1.The movie, about a political detective being tried by an AI judge for the murder of his wife, took in $11.1 million, according to Box Office Mojo. Avatar: Fire and Ash fell to #2 with a weekend take of $7 million, while Disney's Zootopia 2, […]

January 26, 2026

Music

Kansas co-founder Phil Ehart releasing memoir in April

Phil Ehart, founding member of Kansas, performs at The Fox Theatre on June 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)Kansas co-founder and drummer Phil Ehart is ready to tell his story. The rocker is set to release the memoir, I Am Phil, in April.According to the book's description, it “captures the humor, heart, and humanity of a man who has spent over five decades keeping time for one of America’s most beloved rock acts.” It will follow Ehart from […]

January 26, 2026

Viewpoints

What Children Already Know – And How Parents Can Respond

Dr. Lister is a practicing adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist and is a mother to two daughters. In her book, Giving Hope, she shares how her younger daughter, Liza, was diagnosed with terminal leukemia as a child and how this diagnosis re-framed her perspective on aging and death Kids today are absorbing far more than many adults realize – often before anyone has explained what it all means. We look at how parents can meet these moments with clarity, honesty, […]

January 25, 2026

Health

The Schizophrenia Spectrum: Early Warning Signs And Vague Symptoms

Dr. Christopher Correll says a common misconception is that people with schizophrenia are always out of control. In reality, the symptoms come and go, often triggered by different stressors. While Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, the actual progression of the disorder is much different than what we see on screen. This week, our expert explains why these symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed, how they can affect anyone under the right neurological conditions, and why identifying early warning […]

January 25, 2026

Viewpoints

Part 1: Venezuela’s Oil: How It Powered The World & What Went Wrong

As oil output plummeted, so did revenue. And as conditions worsened and the government turned more oppressive, international sanctions followed, further isolating the industry. Once one of the world’s richest oil producers, Venezuela’s rise seemed unstoppable. We look at how politics, power struggles and global pressure led to the complete breakdown of this South American country. As the consequences still unfold, will Venezuela and its oil industry make a comeback in this globally unstable environment? Guests: Skip York, nonresident fellow […]

January 25, 2026