The Mix Chicago Flash Briefings

Eminem is dropping a new album, "Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" is now streaming on Hulu, the musical lineup for Chicago Pride Fest 2024 is out. 

Sour Patch Kids and Oreo have teamed up for a new flavor you can enjoy on May 6th. Imagine Dragons are headed out on the LOOM World Tour with a stop in Tinley Park on August 18th. Coachella will return to Indio, CA the weekends of April 11th-13th & April 18th-20th 2025.

The Chicago Bears unveiled their plans for a new stadium, tickets to Ravinia Festival's 2024 summer concert series are on sale now, Post Malone is working on a movie set in Medieval Times.

Tom Brady will be the target of a new comedy roast. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class of inductees. ‘Hot Ones' picks Chicago for first live event.

The Grilled Cheese Fest is going down tomorrow at Cheesie's Pub & Grub. Grab your favorite album or discover new ones and celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday. Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" and surprised fans with a DOUBLE album.

"Time" Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Announce North American Arena Tour, Taylor Swift Breaks Record for Most Pre-Saved Album.

Travis Kelce is set to host a new show "Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?" on Prime Video. Suga of BTS pulled in over 10 million dollars worldwide for his D Day Tour concert film. Win tickets to see Taylor Swift in Indianapolis this Friday on The Mix.

Swifties are going wild over a new mural that appeared in River North, CBS will re-air "Billy Joel: The 100th" after an outage, Shakira announces "Las Mujeres No Lloran" tour.

Ahead of the WNBA draft Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on SNL. Olivia Rodrigo joined No Doubt on stage at Coachella over the weekend. Will Smith also surprised fans by performing "Men In Black" with J Balvin last night in Indio, CA.

Taylor Swift‘s music has returned to TikTok, Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and wife Theresa Nist divorce after 3 months, Mimi Webb releases new song "Mistake."

Margot Robbie is ready to bring the Monopoly game to the big screen. Ice Spice will make her acting debut in the upcoming film "High And Low" directed by Spike Lee. You can live stream Coachella this weekend on YouTube.

The women's NCAA championship scored more viewers than the men's final, Jelly Roll dominates at the CMT awards, Aerosmith announces their return to the road.

Missy Elliott is headed out on the "Out Of This World" tour this summer with a stop at Allstate Arena on August 22nd. Pat Sajak's final episode on Wheel Of Fortune will air on June 7th. Christian Bale is Frankenstein's Monster in the upcoming film "The Bride" set for release in October of 2025.

Billie Eilish announces her third studio album, a single winning Powerball jackpot ticket was sold in Oregon, South Carolina is crowned the NCAA women's basketball tournament champs.

Get those Solar Eclipse glasses this weekend, so you are ready for the view around 1:59PM on Monday. The rising Powerball Jackpot is now around 1.3 billion dollars. Dodgers are in Chicago all weekend against the Cubs.

Cup Noodles is releasing a new Ramen flavor: Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese, Paul McCartney praised Beyoncé's 'Magnificent' cover of 'Blackbird,' and Beyoncé released a surprise 'Texas Hold 'Em' Remix.

Orville Peck is hitting the road this summer with a stop at Aragon Ballroom on June 13th. Also making their way to Chicago this Fall is Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls on September 28th. Lady Gaga shared some exciting news, the trailer for Joker: Folie A Deux is coming April 9th.

The Iowa vs. LSU college women's basketball game was the most watched college basketball game in history, the plot of "Freaky Friday 2" has been slightly revealed, ABC renews 'Grey's Anatomy' for Season 21.

Nicki Minaj is set to release her 1st sneaker collection on April 12th. Cubs beat the Rockies 5-0 at today's home opener. Powerball is now around 1 billion dollars.

Twenty One Pilots are making their way to United Center on October 1st and 2nd. The Kid LAROI will be at Aragon Ballroom on June 25th. The New Kids On The Block are releasing a limited edition box set for their upcoming album "Still Kids."

Luke Combs to bring back 'Bootleggers Tailgate Party' for 2024 tour, ‘Titanic' door that saved Kate Winslet sells for $718,750, Mega Millions has a $1.13 billion winner.

Keith Urban is set to be a mega mentor on season 25 of The Voice. Benson Boone plans to leak his album this Friday on TikTok. JXDN and LØLØ are headed out on tour this summer and will be at Concord Music Hall on July 7th.

The Lollapalooza "by day" lineup has been revealed, the Mega Millions jackpot rises to over $1 billion for 6th time ever, no perfect brackets remain in men's March Madness.

Benson Boone is set to release his album "Fireworks and Rollerblades" on April 5th. The Beetlejuice 2 trailer is out now. The Shamrock Shuffle is happening this Sunday in Grant Park.

Summerfest Lineup was announced today, singer-songwriter Chappell Roan stopped by 101.9 The Mix to chat with McCabe & Jenny from The Afternoon Mix about her upcoming Lollapalooza show and more, NBC announced the renewal of several popular crime dramas. 

Big game stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are teaming up for a new restaurant called 1587 Prime. SNL has revealed it's hosts and guests to kick off April. The 2024 Lollapalooza lineup is here.

Dua Lipa is hitting the road this June. Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS World Tour Bus experience is happening tomorrow 1 to 7p at United Center. Tomorrows Mega Millions Jackpot is now estimated at 875 million dollars.

Chicago River Dyeing, North Side Parade, South Side Parade

Justin Timberlake was joined on stage last night with his bandmates NSYNC to perform their new song 'Paradise.' Dua Lipa will release her 3rd album "Radical Optimism" on May 3rd. Meghan Trainor is hitting the road this fall with special guest Paul Russell with a stop at Allstate Arena on October 5th.

Beyoncé announced the title of her new album is called Cowboy Carter, Lenny Kravitz gets a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning join NBC's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony coverage as hosts.

Shawn Mendes will headline Rock In Rio on September 22nd. Dolly Parton revealed that "Jolene" might be apart of Beyonce's "Act II." Jonas Brothers are headed to the Illinois State Fair on August 15th.

Oppenheimer was the big winner for the Oscar's last night, "You" Season 5 adds Madeline Brewer to the cast, the 2024 NCAA March Madness Music Festival lineup has been announced.

Ariana Grande's 7th album ETERNAL SUNSHINE is out and will be the musical guest tomorrow on SNL. The Kardashians will return for season 5 on Hulu May 23rd. Kylie Minogue joined Madonna on stage for the first time last night in Los Angeles.

Jake Paul will fight Mike Tyson in a live Netflix boxing event, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood will star in a ‘Friends In Low Places' docuseries, Lollapalooza announced that its 2024 lineup will be revealed on March 19th. 

Justin Timberlake released the track list to his new album 'Everything I Thought It Was.' New Kids On The Block are back with new music. Dolly Parton will release a new cookbook in September.

Meta logins were restored after a widespread outage, Spice Girls celebrate 30 years of the girl group by releasing their audition tape, Lindsay Lohan confirms sequel with Jamie Lee Curtis.

Kasey Musgraves is headed out on the Deeper Well World Tour with a stop at Allstate Arena on September 12th. Cage The Elephant also hitting the road this year and will be at Credit Union One Arena on August 14th. Singer, songwriter and actor Joe Keery (Stranger Things) caught up with McCabe and Jenny from the Mix New Music Club to talk about his music project DJO.

Kacey Musgraves & Sydney Sweeney to appear on SNL tomorrow, Illinois woman buys 1M lottery ticket on her birthday, Flyover Chicago opens today at Navy Pier.

Justin Timberlake teased a new N'SYNC collab on his Tik Tok. Miley Cyrus will release her new song "Doctor (Work It Out)" tonight. Twenty One Pilots will release their new album CLANCY on May 17th.

‘Poor Things' gets Hulu streaming date, Wendy's is already walking back its 'surge pricing' plan, and Kane Brown reveals added shows and with special guests.

The first round of presenters has been revealed for the 96th Oscars. Selena Gomez talks about 'Wizards of Waverly Place' on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Ariana Grande posted the full track list to her new album 'Eternal Sunshine.'

Lady Gaga jazzes up Las Vegas with her return to Dolby Live, Luke Bryan's ‘American Idol' replacement has already been picked out, Ryan Gosling will perform “I'm Just Ken” at this year's Oscars.

JT had to cancel a show in London due to the flu, but did release his new song "Drown." Normani shares the news on her new album DOPAMINE. Kings Of Leon are coming to Chicago this September.

Lollapalooza ranks second for most ‘Instagrammable' festivals of 2024, Jelly Roll announces 2024 Tour, New Kids On The Block teases new album and big tour to follow.

Ariana Grande will be the musical guest on SNL on March 9th. Maren Morris is celebrating her independence with her version of a popular 80's hit. The Kid Laroi has a documentary headed to Prime Video on February 29th.

Justin Timberlake announces an emotional new song "Drown," 'Aquaman 2' announces a streaming premiere date, and Jimmy Buffett's car is up for auction.

The Price Is Right Live Stage Show will be at the Chicago Theater on March 2nd. Jennifer Aniston presented her good friend Adam Sandler with an award during the People's Choice Awards. Garrett Popcorn is celebrating national chocolate mint day with Frango Chocolate.

Selena Gomez announces flirty new single 'Love On,' Lady Gaga teases new album, Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women's basketball all-time scoring record.

Jennifer Lopez announced THIS IS ME...NOW: THE TOUR and will be stopping by Allstate Arena on July 26th. Pearl Jam is taking over Wrigley Field on August 29th & 31st. Ariana Grande will release a remix of "yes, and?" featuring Mariah Carey tomorrow.

‘Dancing With the Stars' is coming back for another season, the Spider-Man spinoff "Madame Web" with Dakota Johnson is out in theatres, Beyoncé's producer teased a Taylor Swift collaboration on new album.

While on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night "Firework" singer Katy Perry revealed she would be leaving American Idol. The "Big Game" on Sunday became the most watched telecast in history. Usher allegedly tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea in Las Vegas.