The exchange centered on the British band, best known for becoming one of the biggest names of the Britpop era. When Oasis came up in conversation, members of The Wiggles appeared unsure about the group, turning a simple question into a lighthearted pop culture moment.

One member joked that they were out of touch, while another added that Blur was more their style. The comment brought in a familiar piece of music history, since Oasis and Blur were often framed as rivals during the 1990s Britpop boom.

The moment stood out because The Wiggles are known around the world for children’s music, while Oasis is tied to a very different corner of popular music. The contrast made the interview clip easy to share and easy to understand.

No serious issue came from the exchange. It was simply a funny crossover between two well-known acts from very different musical worlds.

The same chart cycle also has Thriller at No. 5, keeping two Jackson titles inside the top 10 at the same time. Number Ones climbed from No. 13, adding to renewed activity around his catalog.

Number Ones is now Jackson’s 11th top 10 album. His run began in the 1970s with solo releases that helped establish him beyond his early group success, then continued through the 1980s and 1990s with some of the most recognizable albums in pop music.

The milestone highlights the lasting demand for Jackson’s music across generations. It also shows how catalog albums can return to major chart positions years after their original release, especially when listeners revisit familiar songs across streaming, downloads, and physical formats.

The project is expected to follow the band’s early years, from its roots in the New Jersey club scene to its rise as one of the defining rock acts of the 1980s. The story will likely cover the group’s breakout period, when songs like Livin’ on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, and Wanted Dead or Alive helped push Bon Jovi from local favorite to stadium-level success.

Jon Bon Jovi is said to be involved with the film, which could give the production access to the band’s music and key details from its history. That would be important for any movie built around a catalog so closely tied to the band’s identity.

No cast, director, or release date has been announced. With the project still in development, the film is not expected to arrive immediately.

Speaking at an award ceremony in Toronto, John explained that his vision issues forced him to move away from a process he has used for most of his career. For decades, he typically started with lyrics written by Bernie Taupin, then built melodies around the words.

This time, the order changed. John said he began by writing melodies first, with lyrics added later. It was a different approach for him, but it led to a finished project.

No release date has been announced for the album.

The new music would follow John’s 2025 collaboration with Brandi Carlile, Who Believes in Angels? That project paired his long-running songwriting instincts with a newer creative partnership.

For John, the shift shows how a practical challenge affected his work without stopping it. The album is finished, and fans are now waiting for more details about when it will arrive.

The tour is scheduled to begin August 11 and continue through September 3. Groban will perform with a full symphony orchestra, with a setlist built around music from his album Cinematic and Broadway selections from Stages. The format gives the shows a concert hall feel while keeping the focus on songs tied to film, theater, and classic vocal performance.

The announcement follows Groban’s planned tour with Jennifer Hudson, giving fans another chance to see him live next year in a more symphonic setting.

Presales for Stage, Screen, and Symphony begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time. General ticket sales start Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Groban also has a return to Las Vegas planned for October with GEMS: The Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

In a message shared on Instagram, the R&B singer addressed the conversation around the album directly. He said there have been many mixed reviews, but added that he can accept criticism and opinions from his audience. Brown also thanked fans simply for listening, making clear that he saw the attention itself as meaningful.

The response comes as fans debate the album’s length, features, songwriting, and overall direction. Some listeners have praised the project and its range, while others have questioned whether the tracklist needed to be as extensive.

Brown also pointed to his recent history, saying his last three albums faced similar scrutiny before eventually growing on people. His comments suggest he is aware of the criticism but is not treating the early reaction as the final word.

For now, Brown remains focused on the fans who continue to support his music.

The chart announcement marks a rare moment for country music. Langley is now the first woman primarily known as a country artist to hold the top two spots at the same time in the chart’s 67-year history. Among core country acts, the same achievement had previously been reached only by Morgan Wallen.

“Choosin’ Texas” continues to lead across a ranking that combines U.S. streaming, radio airplay, and sales activity. “Be Her” also reaches a new peak, giving Langley two major singles moving at the same time.

There was other movement inside the top 10 as well. Tame Impala and JENNIE entered the region with “Dracula,” giving both acts their first top 10 hit. Women also held eight of the top 10 positions, a level of chart presence not seen in nearly 12 years.

The achievement makes Jennie the second BLACKPINK member to reach the Hot 100 top 10 as a solo artist, following Rosé. With that, BLACKPINK joins a short list of groups with multiple women members who have also reached the top 10 outside the group.

That list includes acts such as Destiny’s Child, Fifth Harmony, The Go-Go’s and Fleetwood Mac. Each had more than one woman member score major solo chart success after, or alongside, their work in the group.

For BLACKPINK, the milestone adds another layer to the group’s global pop impact. The members have already built strong individual profiles, and this latest entry shows how their solo music continues to connect with a wide audience.

In a belated Mother’s Day post shared on Instagram, the actress and singer posted a carousel of personal moments from the holiday, including breakfast, cards, a sweet treat, and small glimpses of her baby girl. The images showed the baby’s hands and legs, but did not reveal her face or name.

Josh Allen also shared the post on his Instagram Stories, adding a loving message for Steinfeld and their daughter. The Buffalo Bills quarterback and Steinfeld welcomed their first child in April 2026.

The couple has kept much of their family life private, sharing only limited details since becoming parents. Their latest posts offered a soft, personal update without giving away more than they chose to share.

For Steinfeld, the holiday marked a new chapter, celebrating Mother’s Day for the first time with her daughter.

Jerry Hawker, chairman of the County Board’s Finance and Personnel Committee, explains votes taken during Tuesday evening’s meeting…

{AUDIO: “We now have everything ratified except the Teamsters contract with the Highway Department.  And we’re working forward on that.  I should be, I think, accomplished hopefully by next month. But all the others have been ratified.  Basically, we gave a three-percent raise for each of three years, which is pretty consistent right now in the area.”}

The County Board also approved a salary package for those county officeholders who will be elected in November…

{AUDIO: “Everyone that’s being elected this fall, they also will be given a 3-percent raise. …That way everyone will be the same.  The ones that were elected two years ago, we did the same thing.  So, if we keep it like that all the time, the ones that were elected two years ago and the ones that are elected this year will make the same amount of money.”}

The new salary package for elected officials covers the Vermilion County Clerk, County Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Board of Review members and County Board members, plus the County Board Chairman. It does not cover the Sheriff or Regional Superintendent of Schools even though those offices are also on the November ballot.  The salaries for those two positions are set by the State of Illinois.

Under the new salary schedule approved by the County Board, the total compensation for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Supervisor of Assessments, and County Board Chairman will rise (in steps) from $93-thousand-463-dollars for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to $101-thousand-528-dollars by fiscal year 2029-2030.   The Board of Review Chairman’s salary will rise from $29-thousand-136 dollars in the upcoming fiscal year, to $31-thousand, 840 in fiscal year 2029-2030.  Board of Review Commissioners’ salaries will rise during that period from $26,178 to $28,607.  Language changes in the contract for the Sheriff’s Department add one more step in longevity, and a small increase in clothing allowance.

Hawker also said the county’s financial outlook is improving…

{AUDIO:  “A few months ago the General Fund was down to 10-million (dollars).   We’re up to twelve-and-a-half million and officeholders and department heads are doing a real good job in trying to hold down on expenses.  And tax bills just went out, so here in the next 30 days – or 45 days – we’ll be receiving our first installment.  Of course, we have to pay now for this 3-percent (raise) that we just approved tonight.”}

County Board Chairman Steve Miller says the county does not want to lose good employees.  He noted there are a number of long-term employees and said there will be more about them next month.