The Mix Chicago Flash Briefings

Keep an eye out for a footlong chocolate chip cookie coming to Subway. Eataly Chicago turns 10 this weekend. Dua Lipa's massive hit "Houdini" gets an extended cut.

Chicago's overnight parking ban starts tomorrow, ‘Beetlejuice 2' is finished filming, McCabe and Jenny speak with Michele Porter, Player 303, from "Squid Game: The Challenge."

Brick Fest Live is headed to Tinley Park this January. Home Alone In Concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is happening Dec 8 - 10th. Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo is going on now until January 7th.

Charli XCX is getting married, Die Hard returns to a theater near you, Navy Pier hosts Light Up The Lake this holiday season.

Taylor Swifts Era's Tour will be available on digital December 13th. Jennifer Lopez will release her new album "This Is Me...Now" with a film on February 16th. P!NK will release her new album TRUSTFALL (Tour Deluxe Edition) this Friday.

The Billboard Music Awards 2023 were held last night and there were a few big winners, Taylor Swift will be missing Travis Kelce's Chiefs vs Eagles game tonight due to an Eras Tour date change, Thanksgiving gas prices are expected to drop to the lowest since 2020.

The City of Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony is happening tonight in Millennium Park. The Christkindlmarket is now officially open. The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is going down tomorrow on Michigan Ave.

The Killers announce a greatest hits album. Jimmy Kimmel is hosting The Oscars. The new prequel, "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" arrives on the 17th.

For a third year the When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2024. Jake Miller talked with McCabe and Jenny from the MNMC about his new song "I See Ghosts" & the upcoming film HOLIDAY TWIST. Comedian David Spade is hitting the road in 2024 and will be in Chicago on January 12th.

Taylor Swift themed cruise ship to set sail in 2024, Wendy's is launching a new Peppermint Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Kim Kardashian has been declared one of GQ's Men Of The Year.

In Argentina over the weekend Taylor Swift changed her "Karma" lyrics with a nod to Travis Kelce from the Chiefs. AJR is headed out on THE MAYBE MAN TOUR and will be at Allstate Arena on June 29th. Morgan Wallen will perform this Sunday on the Billboard Music Awards.

Tom DeLonge talks concert film, the Met Gala 2024 theme has been revealed, the 66th annual Grammy Awards nominees have been announced.

Tracy Chapman made history last night at the CMA's becoming the first black songwriter to win Song Of The Year. Jelly Roll kicked off the evenings show and took home New Artist Of The Year. Thirty Seconds To Mars is headed out on their world tour and will be at Huntington Bank Pavilion on August 10th.

2023 CMA Awards are tonight, Patrick Demsey has been named 2023 PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive, Billie Eilish to release a limited edition perfume tomorrow.

Tate McRae is headed back on the road in 2024 for her world tour, plus her sophomore album "Think Later" comes out on December 8th and will be the musical guest on SNL November 18th. Dua Lipa is set to release her new song "Houdini" later this week. Keep it on The Mix to see Taylor Swift in Paris, France.

The Chicago Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell and fire David Ross, someone is actually making a movie called Barbenheimer, Dancing With The Stars announces a Taylor Swift themed night.

Kourtney and Travis Baby News, Diddy shuts down rumors, and Nate Bargatze visits where he used to work

Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. The Hot Chocolate Run is happening this weekend at Grant Park. Northwestern Wildcats take on the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

On top of Green Day announcing their new album "Saviors" out January 19th they are also headed to Wrigley Field on August 13th 2024. After a decade Creed is back on the road and will be in Tinley Park on August 16th. Mariah Season is here, don't miss Mariah Carey at United Center on December 3rd.

New Kids On The Block are hitting the road this summer and will be in Tinley Park on June 15th. You can own the Ken Doll inspired by Ryan Gosling's performance in "Barbie The Movie." Disney's live-action "Snow White" has been pushed back to March 21st 2025.

4 New Starbucks Cups Out Tomorrow & New Balloon and Cher Performing for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Five Nights at Freddy's topped the weekend box office, Forbes claims that Magic Johnson is one of only a few athletes to have acquired billionaire status, TBS planning ‘Best of Chandler' marathon tomorrow.

What celebs dressed up this Halloween Weekend? Things to do tomorrow for Halloween in Chicago. Singer/ songwriter Knox sits down with the Afternoon Mix and breaks down his Halloween plans.

The Billboard Music Awards nominees were just released and Taylor Swift leads with 20, Kelly Clarkson will host a Christmas TV special, The Beatles' are releasing a final song.

Boo Buckets and McFlurry Spoons + Wizard Halloween Pop-Up in Wicker

The Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony is happening at Millennium Park on November 17th. Lil Jon will kick off your Halloween Weekend tomorrow night at Tao. The Afternoon Mix caught up with singer/ songwriter LØLØ before her set at Aragon Ballroom & you can watch the full interview at wtmx.com.

Britney Spears' memoir breaks records, the CMA Awards have announced the first rollout of performers for 2023, Nicki Minaj announces Pink Friday 2 release date. 

Blink 182 are headed back on the road for the ONE MORE TIME TOUR in 2024. Niall Horan will release "The Show: The Encore" digitally on November 3rd with 9 additional tracks. McCabe and Jenny from the Afternoon Mix caught up with Boys Like Girls before the release of their new album "Sunday At Foxwoods" at Aragon Ballroom.

McDonald's Friday Fries and How to start drama for your ex

Bad Bunny had his Saturday Night Live hosting debut, ‘Good Omens' gets a third season, Britney Spears' full audition for The Notebook was released.

Enjoy a 24 hour scary movie marathon at the Music Box Theatre. Check out the Schaumburg Halloween Carnival this weekend at Wintrust Field. The Joffrey Ballet brings Frankenstein to the Civic Opera House.

A small restaurant warning people about food delivery drivers and Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani celebrate her Hollywood Walk of Fame

Pink teases a collaboration with Sting and Marshmello, Taylor Swift drops live and remixed Versions of 'Cruel Summer,' and Netflix jacks up the price of its premium plan to $23 a month.

The Guinness World Records have declared "Pepper X" the hottest chili pepper in the world. New details have emerged from Britney Spears new memoir "The Woman In Me" and is set to come out on Oct. 24th. Eddie Murphy is back in a new family comedy "Candy Cane Lane" coming out on December 1st on Prime Video.

"The Daily Show" returns after a five-month hiatus, Pink postpones concerts due to emergency, today is Eminem's birthday.

Taylor Swift earns highest grossing concert film in domestic box office history. Madonna kicked off The Celebration Tour Saturday night in London. New sports are coming to the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Retired couple living their best life, find out how to prank your kid, and Sophie Turner and Priyanka Chopra unfollow each other 

Dua Lipa dyed her hair a color it has never been before, Navy Pier's all-new Halloween Experience has opened for the season, Lincoln Park Zoo's ninth annual Fall Fest. 

Grouplove is headed out on tour next year and will be making a stop a the Riviera Theatre on March 16th. Taylor Swift surprised fans last night in Los Angeles at the World Premiere of her Eras Tour film. The winning 1.73 billion dollar Powerball ticket was sold in California.

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper Rumors & The Sphere Trolling Golfers

Em Beihold is headed out on the "Maybe Life Is Good Tour" and will be at Lincoln Hall on March 2nd. Christina Aguilera is set to ring in the new year at the Venetian Resort's Voltaire in Las Vegas. Rumor has it there might be a possible "Mean Girls" commercial in the works that we could possibly see during this years big game.

Starbucks celebrates the PSL's 20th birthday, Adele is building a room just for her tour treasures, Lady Gaga attended U2's Sphere Show in Las Vegas.

More than 45,000 athletes will take part in this years Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Enjoy wine and food from around the world at the Lincoln Park Wine Fest happening all weekend and tickets start around 35 dollars. The Powerball jackpot is now over 1.4 billion dollars and the next drawing is tomorrow night.

Britney Spears hints that a second memoir may be on the way, Uber is adding a new feature that lets you book an Uber driver to return stuff you bought online, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is making a comeback next summer with some changes.

Girl vs Boy Math & More Drama for the Drew Barrymore Show

Spend an evening with Chevy Chase at the Chicago Theatre after a screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on November 26th. Jungkook will release his new solo album "Golden" on November 3rd. Blink 182 will release their new song and video for "Dance With Me" tomorrow.

Coffee Mate to release a pink "Mean Girls" creamer, McDonald's confirmed its McRib will be back on the menu next month in participating locations, Hulu renews “Only Murders In The Building” for a fourth season.

Beyonce' will bring her Renaissance World Tour to AMC theatres on December 1st. Foo Fighters are headed out on their "Everything Or Northing At All Tour" this Summer. Dean Lewis shares the story behind his new song "Trust Me Mate" with the Mix New Music Club.

Netflix announces The Chronicals of Narnia reboot & Freeform started 31 Nights of Halloween 

Check out the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's 36th Annual Apple Fest, St. Benedict's Oktoberfest is happening all weekend, Taylor Swift is rumored to make another NFL appearance this weekend.

Britney Spears Dancing with Knives, Don't Bother Girls Before a Trip, and Emily in Paris