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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticAs the days grow shorter in late fall, there will still be something to smile about for fans of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner. The first American tour by the group, collectively known as the Smile — and not to be confused with Greenwood and Yorke’s other group, Radiohead — has been set for late fall.The trio’s shows in the U.S. will all take place in mid-sized theaters, beginning Nov.

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Chicago rapper FBG Cash, whose music focused on money, violence, and threats against challengers, was shot and killed in Chicago early on Friday.

ABC7 Chicago reported that police had responded to a shooting that occurred earlier that morning, which allegedly involved the 31-year-old rapper — whose real name is Tristian Hamilton, the station reported — according to those close to the hip-hop community in the city.A man and a woman were inside their vehicle when the unknown offender pulled up in a black four-door sedan, got out and opened fire at the victims before jumping back into their car.The 29-year-old female victim sustained gunshot wounds to the left arm and upper back, according to ABC7 Chicago, and was transferred to Advocate Christ Medical Center where she’s now in critical condition.#FBGCash was shot and killed this morning in Chicago on 81st

UTA will hold the 10th annual Project Impact day on Friday.Project Impact is a global volunteer event organized by UTA’s foundation, which sees employees from the agency volunteer at charitable organizations. This year, more than 1,000 UTA employees will spend today volunteering at 60 sites located in the cities that hold UTA’s offices: Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London and, for the first time this year, Chicago and Atlanta.

Florence + The Machine has covered John Lennon‘s ‘Jealous Guy’ in the studio – check out the performance below.Florence Welch and co. performed the cover while appearing on SiriusXM, performing a number of tracks from new album ‘Dance Fever’ as well as the version of Lennon’s famous track, first released on 1971 album ‘Imagine’.‘Dance Fever’ was released last month and beat Kendrick Lamar‘s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’ to top spot in the UK charts, marking the band’s fourth UK Number One album following 2009 debut ‘Lungs’, follow up ‘Ceremonials’ and 2015’s ‘How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.Check out Florence + The Machine’s acoustic cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ for SiriusXM below.In a four-star review, NME said that ‘Dance Fever’ boasts “gorgeously expressive songs”, adding: “This 14-track collection reflects a new sense of resolve, packing an invigorated spirit into powerful, sneakily thrilling pop.”Florence + The Machine will showcase the album on a UK and Ireland headline tour in November.

Dim the Dawsey music. Casey and Brett’s relationship might be at a crossroads, but there are no plans for Dawson to intervene — for now.

Amanda Bynes has had an incredibly eventful 2022 already.

The Chicago Police Department are on the lookout for a man who appeared to point a gun at the Fox 32 Chicago news crew earlier this week.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from the Season 10 finale of NBC’s Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire’s season 10 finale is going to be a wild ride — according to co-showrunners Derek Haas and Andrea Newman.

Sex Pistols’ late manager Malcolm McLaren has been credited as a songwriter on Lizzo‘s latest single ‘About Damn Time’.The singer/rapper released the song last month as the lead single from her upcoming fourth studio album ‘Special’.McLaren, who passed away in April 2010, is posthumously credited as a songwriter on ‘About Damn Time’ as the song samples The World’s Famous Supreme Team’s ‘Hey! DJ’, which McLaren co-wrote.As TikTok user Patrick Hicks recently pointed out (via The Line Of Best Fit), ‘Hey! DJ’, which was released in February 1984, features a line from the group and McLaren’s 1982 track ‘Buffalo Gals’, which McLaren also co-wrote.You can watch Hicks further explain the origin of McLaren’s unlikely songwriting credit on Lizzo’s ‘About Damn Time’, and listen to the new song, below.God Save the Queen #musicstory #fyp #lizzo sexpistols #eminem #heydj #FindYourEdge @lizzo ♬ original sound – Patrick Hicks Lizzo will embark on ‘The Special Tour’ in North America in September in support of her new album. You can see the tour dates below and find any remaining tickets here.September23 – Sunrise, FL – FLA Live Arena24 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena27 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena29 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center30 – Boston, MA – TD GardenOctober2 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden6 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena7 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena11 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center14 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center16 – Chicago, IL – United Center18 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena25 – Austin, TX – Moody Center26 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center28 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines

Lil Nas X is set to be honoured at 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony next month.On June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, the rapper and pop star will become the latest recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, which is awarded to “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.”Others to have previously won the award in the past include Drake, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Halsey, John Legend and more.Nile Rodgers, chair of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, said: “Lil Nas X is someone we are very proud to award the Hal David Starlight Award to.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticBob Neuwirth, a recording artist and mainstay of the New York City folk scene in the 1960s, and a collaborator with Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, John Cale and Peter Case, among others, died in Santa Monica Wednesday night at age 82. The cause of death was heart failure.“On Wednesday evening in Santa Monica, Bob Neuwirth’s big heart gave out,” said his longtime partner, entertainment executive Paula Batson, in a statement. “He was 82 years old and would have been 83 in June.

signed into effect by Republican Gov. Bill Lee last year, a building that has multi-user restrooms and allows people to use facilities matching their gender identity must post an 8-inch by 6-inch sign outside each restroom reading: “This facility maintains a policy of allowing the use of restrooms by either biological sex, regardless of the designation on the restroom.”Violators of the law who refuse to post a sign matching the exact specifications of the law — including things like background and text color, font size, and wording — could face a maximum fine of $500 or a misdemeanor charge that could result in them serving up to six months in jail.Shortly after the law’s passage, Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk, who represents Nashville and its surrounding environs, announced that his office would not enforce the law by prosecuting business owners who don’t comply.A month after the law’s passage, the American Civil Liberties Union and its Tennessee chapter filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Robert Bernstein, the owner of Fido, a Nashville-based restaurant, alleging that the law — dubbed the “Business Bathroom Bill” by opponents — is unconstitutional because it violates’ business owners First Amendment rights by forcing them to engage in compelled speech.In July 2021, with the help of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Curb Records and the Mike Curb Foundation filed a second lawsuit challenging the law, which is currently pending.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are at the center of a federal trial in Atlanta, Georgia, after they were indicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from August 2019.  The couple and their children —  Savannah, Chase, and Grayson — gained notoriety on their USA Network reality TV shows "Growing Up Chrisley" and "Chrisley Knows Best" plus professional endeavors, including a lucrative Nutrisystem dieting partnership.  Here’s a look at the famous family who was once introduced to America as "a picture-perfect Southern clan who have everything money can buy." The Patriarch's Past Todd, whose full name is Michael Todd Chrisley, is the owner of Chrisley Asset Management, and made millions in the real estate world, in addition to his success as a house flipper. He was previously married to high school sweetheart Teresa Terry for seven years before meeting Julie, and the former couple have two children together: daughter Lindsie and son Kyle.  Terry accused Todd of "mental and physical abuse" during their marriage, and at one point, filed a domestic violence case against the reality star before ultimately deciding to divorce Chrisley, which was legally finalized months after he married Julie.

One for the books! Taylor Kinney is happy with the way Chicago Fire’s season 10 finale — and Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd’s wedding — turned out.

Travis Scott and Morgan Wallen returned to the stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. This marks the first major televised appearances these music stars have made since their respective controversies last year.

Budding love! Less than one year after Kaley Cuoco filed for divorce from equestrian Karl Cook, she has moved on with Tom Pelphrey.