2026 Milwaukee Summerfest lineup poster. (Courtesy of Summerfest)
The full lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest has been announced. The festival takes place over three weekends — June 18-20, June 25-27 and July 2-4 — across multiple stages.
The many artists performing include the previously announced headliner Muse, as well as Myles Smith, Megadeth, Passion Pit, Halestorm, Spoon, All Time Low, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Revivalists, Grouplove, Kaleo, Third Eye Blind, The Temper Trap, Wolfmother, David Lee Roth, Gene Simmons Band, Candlebox and Goldfinger.
“As an independent music festival, we are thrilled to deliver this one-of-a-kind lineup that features an incredible mix of genres and artists,” said Sarah Pancheri, president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We’re excited to welcome fans from around the globe to celebrate and create memories that only live music can provide.”
A nine-day pass for Summerfest is available now through Feb. 25 at midnight for $58. Single-day general admission, three-day passes and VIP seating are also available now. More info on tickets and the full lineup can be found at Summerfest.com.
Signage about slavery is displayed on an outdoor exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
(WASHINGTON) — The National Park Service (NPS) on Thursday began restoring the panels that were removed from the slavery exhibit at the President’s House in Philadelphia.
The restoration comes after U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe ordered the Trump administration to do so by 5 p.m. on Friday. The outdoor exhibit is a memorial to the nine enslaved Africans who were held at the site by President George Washington.
NPS workers began restoring the panels ahead of the deadline, according to ABC station in Philadelphia, WPVI.
The deadline was set in an order filed on Wednesday by Rufe, who is overseeing Philadelphia’s federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the removal of the slavery exhibit. The exhibit was taken down by the NPS on Jan. 23.
Rufe granted a preliminary injunction requested by the city of Philadelphia in a Monday ruling, ordering the Department of Interior, which oversees NPS, to restore the exhibit as the lawsuit moves forward.
In setting the deadline, Rufe cited the federal government’s “failure to comply” with her order to restore the exhibit.
The Interior Department appealed Rufe’s ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Wednesday.
On Wednesday evening, the department also filed an emergency motion for an immediate stay that would block the preliminary injunction granted to Philadelphia pending the federal government’s appeal.
“The Court should stay its preliminary injunction pending appeal because the Government is likely to prevail on the merits, will face irreparable injury absent a stay, and the remaining factors also support a stay,” the motion states.
Rufe ordered the city of Philadelphia to respond to the Trump administration’s motion for an emergency stay by 4 p.m. local time on Thursday.
ABC News reached out to representatives of the city of Philadelphia, NPS and to the U.S. Interior Dept. for further comment.
In granting the preliminary injunction and ordering the government to restore the exhibit, Rufe cited George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984, comparing their actions to those of Big Brother in the book.
“As if the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell’s 1984 now existed, with its motto ‘Ignorance is Strength,’ this Court is now asked to determine whether the federal government has the power it claims — to dissemble and disassemble historical truths when it has some domain over historical facts. It does not,” she wrote.
“An agency, whether the Department of the Interior, NPS, or any other agency, cannot arbitrarily decide what is true, based on its own whims or the whims of the new leadership, regardless of the evidence before it,” she added in the ruling.
She also concluded that NPS should have consulted with the city before amending the exhibit.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called the judge’s decision a “huge win for the people of this city and our country.”
“We will not allow anyone to erase our history today,” Parker said on Tuesday.
The boards and panels that were removed told the stories of Austin, Christopher Sheels, Giles, Hercules, Joe Richardson, Moll, Oney Judge, Paris and Richmond — the nine enslaved Africans held by Washington as his home in Philadelphia.
They were removed to comply with President Donald Trump’s March 27, 2025, executive order, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” which directed the Interior Department to remove what they called “divisive, race-centered ideology” and narratives from federal cultural institutions, a department spokesperson told ABC News in a statement last month.
ABC News’ Peter Charalambous and Sabina Ghebremedhin contributed to this report.
Will it be “Heaven” for his fans? Kane Brown is the latest country star to get his own eating and drinking establishment on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.
The new multistory bar, restaurant and live music venue, called Kane Brown’s On Broadway, will open this summer in a historic building that used to be home to a similar establishment called The Valentine. Early in his career, Kane spent a lot of time at The Valentine watching Bulldogs games.
Kane says in a statement that he and his partners, Elia Group, have “really taken our time developing the bar,” adding, “I wanted to build a place that I want to hang out at, my friends want to hang out at and will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits. Nights in Nashville are about to hit a little bit different.”
The venue, which spans 11,400 square feet, includes a live music stage on the main floor, a mezzanine with bar service, an intimate third-flour lounge and a rooftop that will be used for everything from brunch to DJ sets.
Zaid Elia, founder of Elia Group, says in a statement that Kane is a “visionary artist who has continually redefined boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in authenticity.”
On the music side of things, Kane will drop a new song called “Woman” on March 13.
“Twisting the Knife” single artwork. (Fearless Records)
Ice Nine Kills has premiered a new song called “Twisting the Knife,” recorded for the upcoming movie Scream 7, the latest installment in the long-running slasher series.
As previously teased, the track features Scream 7 cast member Mckenna Grace, who stars in the accompanying video alongside INK frontman Spencer Charnas, Scream villain Ghostface and a whole bunch of knives.
You can watch the “Twisting the Knife” video, which also features a cameo from Scream veteran David Arquette, streaming on YouTube.
Scream 7 hits theaters Feb. 27.
Ice Nine Kills previously released a Scream-themed song called “Your Number’s Up” in 2019. Charnas also appeared in the video for Demi Lovato’s 2023 Scream VI song “Still Alive,” which was co-written by Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda.
L-R Paul Mescal, Paul McCartney and Gracie Abrams attend London screening of ‘Man on the Run’ (photo credit:Scott Garfitt)
Paul McCartney was in attendance Wednesday night at a special star-studded London screening of his upcoming documentary, Man on the Run, which looks at McCartney’s life following the breakup of The Beatles, including the formation of his band Wings.
Also in attendance was the film’s director, Morgan Neville, and actor Paul Mescal. Mescal is set to play McCartney in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, which are currently in production and expected to hit theaters in April 2028.
Others checking out the screening include Mescal’s girlfriend, singer Gracie Abrams; McCartney’s kids Stella McCartney and James McCartney; Mumford & Son’s Marcus Mumford; Oasis’ Noel Gallagher; Sharon Osbourne; Paul Weller; and Cruz Beckham.
Man on the Run is set to run in theaters for one day only Thursday and premiere globally on Prime Video on Feb. 27.
Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.’ (Netflix)
Like father, like son. The new trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man reveals Barry Keoghan as Duke Shelby, the son of Cillian Murphy’s notorious gangster Tommy Shelby, who has taken over the family business.
The clip shows Tommy returning to his old stomping grounds in Birmingham, England, seven years after the events of season 6. As his sister Ada puts it, Tommy’s son has been “running the Peaky Blinders like it’s 1919 all over again.”
We eventually see Tommy coming face to face with his son and pouring a shot of whiskey. “Once, I nearly got f****** everything,” we hear Tommy say. “But ‘nearly’ doesn’t count.”
The movie trailer also shows Rebecca Ferguson as a mysterious new character and Tim Roth as a British fascist sympathizer.
Peaky Blinders the series originally ran from 2013 to 2022. The movie is set during World War II and finds Murphy’s Tommy “driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet.”
Tom Harper directs the film from a script by Steven Knight. Knight created and wrote the original series.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man hits select theaters March 6 and debuts on Netflix March 20.
Rapper Lil Poppa performs onstage during CMG Gangsta Art Tour at State Farm Arena on November 26, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
Rapper Lil Poppa passed away Wednesday at 25 years old.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the news, noting the cause and manner of his death are pending investigation. The office will be conducting an examination Thursday.
Lil Poppa, born Janarious Wheeler, was signed to Yo Gotti’s CMG Records, which is under the Interscope umbrella. He released his latest single, “Out of Town Bae,” on Friday and has worked with artists including Toosii, Lil Duval, Mozzy and Dej Loaf, who all reacted to his death on social media.
“My heart broke today vamp,” Toosii wrote on Instagram. “Every time I asked was you good you said yea brudda. You was one of my only real friends in this s*** bro we came in this together. Last week I called you and you know what we had planned man the fans would’ve loved it bro! I send my love and prayers to yours man. Vamp Life 4 Life rest up Lil Poppa.”
Lil Duval wrote, “this one really hurt me cuz i really cared about @lilpoppa Most of us in Jacksonville knew him since he was a kid. And we all wanted him to win.” He added, “We talked a couple weeks ago he said ‘i know i was suppose been pulled up to camp Duval but i been busy but im definitely pulling up soon’ and i said ‘ain’t no rush it ain’t going no where’ now i wish i would’ve forced it.”
Mozzy posted a photo of Poppa on his Instagram Story, alongside the words, “Damn Pop,” while Dej Loaf posted a photo of her with the rapper, as well as footage of him in the studio.
Flemming C. Lund of Volbeat performs at PNC Music Pavilion on August 06, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
Volbeat touring guitarist Flemming C. Lund is now officially a permanent member of the band.
“We’re very happy to announce that after this past year of touring and, of course, laying down some scorching solos on [2025 Volbeat album] God Of Angels Trust… we’ve finally ‘put a ring on it’ and [Lund] is officially the permanent lead guitar player in Volbeat,” the Danish rockers write in an Instagram post.
The group adds, “Please join us in giving Flemming a proper ‘welcome aboard,’ and we’ll see you on the road this Summer!”
Lund first started touring with Volbeat in 2023 following the departure of longtime guitarist Rob Caggiano.
2026 Milwaukee Summerfest lineup poster. (Courtesy of Summerfest)
The full lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest has just been announced. The festival takes place over three weekends — June 18-20, June 25-27 and July 2-4 — across multiple venues.
Artists performing at this year’s Summerfest, some of whom were previously announced, include David Lee Roth, James Taylor, Styx, Gene Simmons Band, Megadeth, Christopher Cross, Little Feat, Don Felder, Third Eye Blind, Modern English, Lisa Loeb, Soul Asylum and Spin Doctors.
“As an independent music festival, we are thrilled to deliver this one-of-a-kind lineup that features an incredible mix of genres and artists,” said Sarah Pancheri, president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We’re excited to welcome fans from around the globe to celebrate and create memories that only live music can provide.”
A nine-day pass for Summerfest is available now through Feb. 25 at midnight for $58. Single-day general admission, three-day passes and VIP seating are also available now. More info on tickets and the full lineup can be found at Summerfest.com.
Kehlani is the latest star to appear on Celebrity Substitute: She gives students at P.S. 33 in New York City a lesson on R&B, which she believes the youth should listen to. “It helps you express big feelings,” she said. “It taught me that I can be vulnerable and [in] a lot of cases, it teaches certain people that aren’t always offered the space to be vulnerable to be vulnerable.” The kids, who asked her about fame and her celebrity lifestyle, even joined her in making a throwback-themed video for her song “Out the Window.”
While at the Valentine’s Day edition of DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic! Live, performers Lil’ Kim and Mya came together onstage to perform “Lady Marmalade.” Their version of the song, which also featured Christina Aguilera and Pink, appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Moulin Rouge! and celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026.
News Flash, Yung Miami has officially returned with new music. She surprise dropped a new single Wednesday, in which she raps about her humble beginnings, her rise to fame and her current lifestyle as a rapper. “News Flash,” she says, is one that finds her being unapologetically herself. “This one was very personal to me. I’m standing in my truth and not apologizing for it,” Yung Miami says in a statement. “I put my confidence, survival, and pain in that song. I’m standing my ground and showing that I’m here now.” She’s set to drop a new song, “Tea Time,” on Friday.
