American singer-songwriter known as 'the Boss' who shaped modern rock with The E Street Band
Multiple performers have dropped out of a Freedom 250-sponsored 250th birthday concert series, citing political framing. The remaining lineup includes Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice. Trump has floated replacing the concerts with a political rally, while critics warn of partisan leverage behind the celebrations.
The Obama Presidential Center has opened on Chicago’s South Side with a star-studded dedication ceremony and performances. Four living former presidents attended the invite-only event; President Donald Trump did not. The $850 million, 19-acre campus will open to the public on Juneteenth and will house a museum, public library branch, athletic facilities and public spaces.
Music industry titan Clive Davis has died at his Manhattan home, after recent hospitalization for respiratory issues. He built CBS, Arista and J Records into powerhouses, signing Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Aretha Franklin, among others. Reactions from peers and artists highlight his eye for talent and lasting influence on popular music.
The 250th anniversary is being marked amid partisan tensions, with leaders touting democracy while critics warn of deeper erosions in institutions and norms.
Muna has built a reputation as a fierce live act with support from major stars. Their early setback at Pet-A-Palooza became a comic memory, while moves by RCA and Phoebe Bridgers helped them find direction. Today the trio balances punk-energy, electronic textures and personal songs that resonate with diverse fans.
Roxette has postponed its North American 40th anniversary tour due to increased touring costs and logistical challenges. Tickets will be refunded, and the group hopes to reschedule in the near future.
The Secret Service has reported about 10,000 threatening cases against government officials so far in 2026, a roughly 40% rise from last year, and directors say the threat environment is at its highest level. Agencies are tightening security, investigating more mental-health cases and deploying new technology ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Trump has attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a postponement due to a gun attack outside the Washington Hilton. He uses the stage to critique the media, tout his resilience, and tease opponents, while noting heightened security and a smaller guest list.
President Trump has attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, praised some journalists, mocked others and repeatedly attacked news organisations and named reporters. The event has followed the April shooting that forced the original dinner to be abandoned and featured tighter security and awards for reporters, including a Wall Street Journal team.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in an ongoing contract negotiation with New England. Owner Robert Kraft has offered a historic deal to make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, with the contract reportedly under discussion as training camp proceeds. Gonzalez has participated in practice while negotiations continue.
Barack Obama has announced a speaking tour that will take him to Belfast, Glasgow and Manchester, in addition to previous stops in London and Dublin, to discuss what comes next for America and the world.
A large crowd has attended Glen Hansard’s funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin after the 56-year-old musician died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of the city. Friends and fellow musicians including Bono and Eddie Vedder have paid tribute; a public wake at IMMA and queues to sign condolence books have honoured his life and charity work.
AP News and Independent report that a sixth annual West Coast fundraising gala raised over $12 million, with high-profile honorees and programming tied to a new museum exhibition.
Two Scotsman articles chronicle Edinburgh’s art festival scene and a Sounds of Pandora-inspired ballet score, highlighting immersive performances, cross-arts collaboration, and the evolving Edinburgh fringe landscape.