Althea Legaspi

Beach Bunny leader Lili Trifilio during a remarkable set at Metro on Saturday.

Beach Bunny was blissful, sharp and endearing at a sold-out Metro, the latest triumph for a Chicago band on the rise

February 23, 2020 at 4:04 p.m.

The honeymoon continued between Beach Bunny and its growing audience at the group's hometown Metro show on Saturday, with the Chicago pop band giving fans early and new alike plenty...

K-pop band Seventeen performs at the United Center.

Even a member down, the 12-strong Seventeen showed why it’s yet another amazing K-pop sensation

January 13, 2020 at 2:35 p.m.

How big can K-pop become? If you look to Seventeen, the answer is apparently "massive," as evidenced during the group's show on Sunday at the United Center. The K-pop group...

Snakehips performs at North Coast Music Festival on Chicago's Northerly Island on Saturday.

North Coast fest review: New venue, new vibe with returning headliners Bassnectar, Major Lazer

September 1, 2019 at 1:53 p.m.

North Coast Music Festival ushered in its 10th year and the annual Labor Day weekend fest marked the occasion with numerous changes. Previously held at Union Park, the 2019 edition...

Adam Lambert, left, and Brian May of Queen + Adam Lambert perform at the United Center on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Chicago.

Review: Queen and Adam Lambert reigned triumphant during a dazzling United Center performance

August 10, 2019 at 1:01 p.m.

A massive crown rose from the stage before Queen + Adam Lambert appeared at their sold-out show at United Center on Friday. It set a grand tone for their Chicago...

Jennifer Lopez, during a May performance on NBC's "Today" show.

Review: Jennifer Lopez in high-octane party mode at United Center

June 30, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

As far as birthday bashes go, Jennifer Lopez throws one hell of a party. Her dazzling celebration via her It's My Party tour arrived at United Center on Saturday, the...

Kelly Clarkson performs during the Meaning of Life tour at the Allstate Arena on Friday.

Kelly Clarkson at Allstate Arena review: Grown up and in command

February 23, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Kelly Clarkson beckoned for unity during her concert at Allstate Arena on Friday. "There's a lot of division in our country," she said, pointing out that most people can find...

Camila Cabello performs at the B96 Jingle Bash at Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.

Cardi B brought the jams and the magic to the B96 Jingle Bash

December 12, 2018 at 12:13 a.m.

Fresh off being nominated for five Grammys, including Album of the Year for her No. 1-charting debut LP “Invasion of Privacy,” Cardi B was riding high as the headliner for...

Maxwell, from a 2016 performance performs at the United Center.

The suave elegance of Maxwell made time stand still at the Chicago Theatre

December 11, 2018 at 10:18 p.m.

When Maxwell promises an intimate night, it isn't just talk. On Sunday, the first of his two-night stint of his “50 Intimate Nights” tour, the R&B crooner suavely delivered on...

Christina Aguilera performs at the Chicago Theatre on Oct. 16, 2018.

Christina Aguilera review: Hitting Chicago to reclaim her throne as vocal queen

December 12, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.

It has been more than a decade since Christina Aguilera has graced a Chicago-area stage, but she more than made up for any lost time Tuesday for the first date...

Childish Gambino created a sacred space, explored love and loss, and brought the funk

December 12, 2018 at 10:20 p.m.

"I'm here to have an experience with you," Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, said at his United Center show on Saturday, urging fans to put down their phones and be...

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