Tim McGraw Is Bringing Full-Throttle Country Back On Tour In 2026
Picture it: Lights down, bass thumping, a cowboy hat silhouette cutting through the haze, and 20,000 people ready to scream every word. Tim McGraw is taking that kind of arena-sized thrill back on the road in 2026, and if you want in, those tickets are going to be your best friend.
The run is billed as the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour, with support on select dates from 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne. Three stadium shows are the extra-flex nights, including July 11 in Hershey, PA, and July 30 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA, with special guests The Chicks and Lady A. The tour name isn’t random, M…
Rising Rapper Killed By Nephew In Murder-Suicide Amid Feud Over Queens Family Home
A family dispute over the sale of a Queens home ended in tragedy when rising local rapper Prince McFarlane, known as YP DA YG, was fatally shot by his nephew, who then turned the gun on himself, police said.
The shooting happened just after 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, inside a home on 116th Road near 155th Street in Jamaica, according to the NYPD.
Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds. McFarlane, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot to the head, police said.
His 41-year-old nephew was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was rushed to Jamaica Hospital…
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies
Connie Francis, the beloved American pop singer and actress whose voice defined an era, has died.
She was 87, and had been hospitalized the last two weeks.
Ron Roberts, the president of Francis' label, Concetta Records, announced her death on Facebook.
"it is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," wrote early Thursday morning, July 17. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news."
Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, Francis rose from neigh…
Beloved Music Teacher Mathew Price Mourned In Maryland: ‘Beautiful Soul With A Beautiful Voice'
Mathew Passarelli Price wasn’t just a music teacher—he was music.
A gifted baritone, passionate educator, and joyful spirit, the 25-year-old Maryland native filled classrooms, churches, and concert halls with harmony, heart, and hope.
Price, a cherished choir director at North County High School in Anne Arundel County, died unexpectedly on July 1, leaving behind a devastated community of students, colleagues, family, and friends.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by his sister to help lay him to rest after the family suffered unimaginable loss in recent years.
“Mathew was …
Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police
A rising voice in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene was silenced in a deadly shooting on Mother’s Day, police announced on Monday, May 12.
Qidere Johnson, 30, better known as the socially conscious rapper LGP Qua, was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt near M Street and East Luzerne Street in Juniata Park at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, authorities said.
Two masked men allegedly tried to snatch the gold chains from around Johnson’s neck when one opened fire, striking him once, according to police. His friend rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:56 p…
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections
Several artists with ties to Pennsylvania are among the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, announced today, showcasing the state's powerful influence on the music industry. From hometown pop icons like Taylor Swift to collaborations that span genres, Pennsylvania's imprint is undeniable in this year's top categories.
The 2025 Grammy nominations, announced Friday, Nov. 8, feature several artists with connections to Pennsylvania. Notably:
Taylor Swift, 34: Born in Reading and raised in Wyomissing, Swift has secured multiple nominations, including Album of the Year for "The Tortured Poets D…
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center
East Orange is taking center stage at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick, both natives of East Orange, are among the 46th Kennedy Center honorees for lifetime artistic achievement. The duo, along with Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Renee Fleming, will be feted at a ceremony later this year.
Latifah said she was humbled to be honored by the Kennedy Center.
"When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’," Latifah said. "No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No, ac…
