Concerts by Kehlani and Noname in Central Park were canceled over security concerns, sparking debates over censorship and free speech among city officials.

Deborah from Canton, Ohio, won $150,000 from a $5 Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. After taxes, she'll net about $108,000. The winning ticket was purchased at a GetGo station.

Pittsburgh's largest Picklesburgh festival to date will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an extended footprint across downtown and the North Shore, featuring iconic bridges and landmarks.

Cody Johnson to close RodeoHouston 2026 with a full-length concert, hinting at continued success following the 2025 event's record attendance. Tickets go on sale August 21.

Chandler's DEI Division celebrates Juneteenth with three events: Culture Music in the Park, the Miss Juneteenth AZ Scholarship Pageant, and the Juneteenth Father's Day Mixer.

The Backstreet Boys add three final shows to their "Into The Millennium" Vegas residency at the Sphere, with tickets for the August 2025 events available from May 8.

Flagstaff hosts a free EV Ride & Drive event on May 31, 2025, showcasing the latest electric vehicles, with test drives and information sessions on sustainability and EV ownership.

Billie Eilish extends her 'Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour' with additional shows including a two-night stint at UBS Arena in Long Island on October 25 and 26. Pre-sale tickets are available with general sales to follow.

Carowinds is opening an adults-only area in Carolina Harbor Waterpark with a bar, luxury cabanas, lawn games, and a large pool, starting Memorial Day weekend.

The Mary Ann Young Center is screening "You Gotta Believe", a film about a Texas baseball team's rise to 2002 Little League World Series champions, on May 29.

A digital reproduction of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel will be exhibited in Miami Beach, combining historic art with modern technology from May 21 to July 12.

Billie Eilish expands her tour with two shows at Chase Center on November 22 and 23, with tickets going on sale May 22. The tour supports sustainability, and her album "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT" has a record-breaking hit song.

Blaine, Minnesota prepared for Generation Jam!, a free all-day music event at Aquatore Park with live performances, local food trucks, and giveaways, scheduled for May 17.