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In this May 31, 2006 file photo, film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with “Today” show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric’s final show, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic and U of I graduate, dies at 100

June 13, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100.

This image released by CBS shows Paul McCartney, left, with host Stephen Colbert during the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in New York on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via AP)

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show

May 22, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye to late-night TV ends Thursday night when the host of “The Late Show” appears behind his CBS desk for the final time.

This image released by CBS shows host Stephen Colbert on the set of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in New York on May 6, 2026. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via AP)

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

May 20, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

On his very first time hosting “The Late Show” back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to...

Maria Wirries and LJ Benet in "The Lost Boys" on Broadway at the Palace Theatre in New York. (Matthew Murphy)

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

May 5, 2026 at 8:53 a.m.

“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor...

FILE – Pink accepts the Icon award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

April 9, 2026 at 12:11 p.m.

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink.

In this handout photo provided by The Academy, Buddy Guy poses backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh / The Academy via Getty Images)

Buddy Guy performs with ‘Sinners’ cast at Academy Awards

March 16, 2026 at 6:19 a.m.

Buddy Guy joined singer-actor Miles Caton and songwriter Raphael Saadiq to perform the song “I Lied to You” from “Sinners” at the Oscars.

Phil Collins performs at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on March 9, 2018, left, Lauryn Hill performs during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025, center, and Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo)

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

February 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide...

FILE - James Van Der Beek attends the FOX Winter Press Day in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2024. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, has died at 48

February 11, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years...

Rose, left, and Bruno Mars perfom “APT.” during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments.

February 2, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.

Bad Bunny had made history by winning album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first time a Spanish-language album took home the Recording Academy’s top prize.

FILE – A view of the stage appears before the start of the 75th annual Tony Awards in New York on June 12, 2022. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Tony Awards set date for ceremony at Radio City Music Hall

January 26, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

Fans of Broadway, circle this date: This season’s Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

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