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Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!

Over 200 musicians, stage stars, and artists have signed an open letter against the use of AI  (artificial intelligence) to 'infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists' including numerous Broadway favorites.

The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Shadowbox Live (SBX) is back with a brand-new sketch comedy and music experience, Behind Closed Doors, beginning April 18.

The CUNY Dance Initiative has announced public events April through June 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

Meghan Trainor is back with a new album and her first tour in seven years. The global superstar also releases her new single 'Been Like This' featuring T-Pain. Along with the album, Meghan has announced her highly-anticipated North American tour with special guests Natasha Bedingfield, Paul Russell, Ryan Trainor, and Chris Olsen.

Explore the latest single 'I GET HIGH' by TONES AND I. Dive into the new music wave from this renowned artist. Written by Tones And I and co-produced with Randy Belculfine, “I Get High” marks the second taste of new music from Tones And I's much anticipated new album. Plus, check out tour dates with P!NK.

J. Cole and Dreamville, the internationally recognized entertainment brand and multi-platinum record label for which he cofounded, have announced the new music lineup for Dreamville Festival 2024 as their flagship music festival returns to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

Discover the acoustic version of the new single 'DREAMING' by TONES AND I. This stripped-down rendition showcases the artist's unique vocal style and songwriting talent. Tones And I is currently supporting P!NK on her 2024 Australia Stadium Tour. Check out tour dates and watch the music video now!

Along with POWERLINE's other cuts – which include singles “Satellite” featuring Bipolar Sunshine, the blazing techo instrumental “Television,” and collaborations with Pauline Herr and Sarah de Warren  – the six song collection serves as an extension of the Los Angeles party started by Khan of the same name. 

Hailey Kilgore releases her new single, 'Drama Queen,' showcasing nostalgic R&B melodies and powerful vocals reminiscent of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys. Hailey's first EP, DESIRE AND DEVOTION, which was spearheaded by Kilgore and world-renowned producer, Adam Blackstone (Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson).

The hills were alive with the sound of rusic last week as RuPaul's Drag Race contestants participated in the most anticipated challenge for all Broadway-lovers, the Rusical. How do you solve a problem like casting a Rusical? Well it isn't so much a problem with a true theatre queen like Plasma to lead the company.

John O’Brien, The Fabulous Fox Theatre’s Vice President of Programming and Marketing, and Cindy Vargo, Vice President of Sales and Membership announced the shows for the upcoming 2024-2025 Broadway Season on Tuesday morning. Joining them for the announcement was their special guest and native St. Louisan Mike Bosner of Bosner Productions. Bosner is the lead producer of the hit musical SHUCKED.  In addition to SHUCKED, the eight show season will include: BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, The Neil Diamond Musical: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, PETER PAN, SIX, SOME LIKE IT HOT, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and & JULIET.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, GRAMMY-winning pop icon, critically acclaimed songwriter, and total slut Kim Petras has surprise-dropped another set of completely raunchy bops - Slut Pop Miami. The 12-track, sex-positive EP is the sequel to her viral 2022 EP Slut Pop. Listen to the new EP now!

To celebrate the new EP, look for Khan to return to Los Angeles' east side music destination The Echoplex in Echo Park on Thursday, February 29 for the next installment of his underground party POWERLINE. He will be joined by a round of secret guests where they will perform new music alongside favored underground cuts. 

Multi-platinum 25-million-plus selling Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and actress Monica will be joining Nicki Minaj on her Pink Friday 2 North American Headline tour as her Special Guest. Monica shared the news earlier when she stopped by The Jennifer Hudson show in Los Angeles!

Kacey Musgraves co-produced Deeper Well with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. Inspired by New York City’s Greenwich Village, Musgraves recorded a portion of the new album at Electric Lady studios. Title track “Deeper Well” is out now, with a companion video directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Kacey Musgraves, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj).

Whoopi Goldberg is recruiting Sheryl Lee Ralph for Sister Act 3. After the Abbott Elementary starred appeared in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Goldberg asked her if she'd be willing to come back for a third installment. Sister Act 2 is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and Ralph was invited back to The View for a reunion episode.

Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

JT is releasing the record and video for her solo song “Sideways” (Quality Control Music/Motown). One half of the renowned hip-hop duo City Girls with Yung Miami, “Sideways” comes off the success of her solo single “No Bars” which sold more than 100k and amassed 30.2 million streams. Watch the new music video!