Kelly Clarkson, the Jonas Brothers, Zac Brown Band and more to perform on TODAY’s Citi Concert Series This Summer, Singer Jill Sobule Dies at 66 in House Fire
National Brothers and Sisters Day and National Space Day are celebrated
From The LifeMinute.TV Team
May 2, 2025
TODAY announces 2025 Citi Concert Series lineup including Kelly Clarkson, Jonas Brothers, Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Cynthia Erivo and more
Rockefeller Plaza is ready to rock all summer long with TODAY’s annual Citi Concert Series. The morning show announced the star-studded 30th anniversary lineup during its live broadcast, revealing 8 new dates featuring some of music’s biggest stars. First-time performers include Kelly Clarkson and the Jonas Brothers, who will make their Citi Concert Series debuts on May 6 and August 8 respectively. Other featured artists include Blake Shelton (May 13), Sebastián Yatra (May 30), Cynthia Erivo (June 6), Ciara (July 11), Zac Brown Band (July 25), FINNEAS (August 22), and Role Model (August 29). Fans interested in attending the show live can request fan passes via TODAY’s website.
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule dies at 66 following house fire
Best known for her 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” singer Jill Sobule wrote and performed music that touched and inspired multiple generations. In her three decade-long career, she released 12 total albums and crafted her own “queer musical memoir” F*ck 7th Grade, which had four theatrical runs over the course of three years including off-broadway, and earned a 2023 Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Musical. Her hit pop song “Supermodel” continues to make waves as it is featured in the iconic 1995 cult classic Clueless. She also served as a prominent human rights advocate, specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. According to representatives for the singer, the fire took place in Woodbury, Minnesota in the early hours of Thursday morning, however its cause has yet to be determined.
Today’s holidays:
National Brothers and Sisters Day, National Space Day, National Tuba Day, National Life Insurance Day, National Play Your Ukulele Day, National Truffle Day, World Tuna Day, Harry Potter Day, Baby Day.
In today’s birthday news:
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck turns 89, actress Christine Baranski 73, designer Donatella Versace 70, multi-instrumentalist/singer Alain Johannes 63, actor/pro wrestler Dwayne ’The Rock’ Johnson 53, former professional soccer player David Beckham 50, actor Kumail Ali Nanjiani 47, actress Ellie Kemper 45, singer Lily Allen 40, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch 40.