Jets head coach Aaron Glenn became a viral sensation for his sideline dance to Earth, Wind & Fire songs after a key play, emphasizing his authentic personality and love for celebrating players, regardless of game outcome.
CBS will air two Grammy specials honoring Earth, Wind & Fire and Cyndi Lauper, featuring performances and appearances by notable artists like Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Cher, and others, celebrating their musical legacies.
Earth, Wind & Fire performed a surprise two-song set with Sabrina Carpenter at Lollapalooza in Chicago, which was organized in just 24 hours after her agent arranged it, showcasing their quick turnaround and collaborative energy.
On the final night of Lollapalooza in Chicago, Sabrina Carpenter surprised the crowd by bringing out Earth Wind and Fire, leading to an energetic response from the audience, as part of the festival's closing acts.
A federal judge in Miami ruled in favor of Earth Wind & Fire in a lawsuit against an "alumni" band using the group's name and trademark, finding that the promotions by the alumni band were confusing consumers. The trademarked name and logo are owned by the sons of the band's founder, and the original members continue to tour under license. The judge's ruling requires the alumni band to make changes, and a penalty hearing is scheduled. Fans expressed disappointment after attending shows by the alumni band, believing they were paying to see the actual Earth Wind & Fire.
During a CBS Mornings interview with Gayle King, R&B artist Victoria Monét received a surprise congratulations from Earth, Wind & Fire members Philip Bailey and Verdine White for her Grammy-nominated song "Hollywood," which features her daughter. Monét has received seven Grammy nominations this year, including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album, and released the acclaimed album "Jaguar II" in 2023 featuring collaborations with Earth, Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Buju Banton.
Lionel Richie cancels a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden an hour after it was supposed to start due to poor weather conditions preventing him from flying into New York. The 20,000 fans in attendance expressed their frustration and disappointment, with some having spent significant amounts on tickets and accommodations. Richie rescheduled the show for Monday, but many fans were unable to attend and demanded refunds. Some fans questioned why Richie couldn't have found an alternative way to travel to New York from his previous show in Boston.