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The pop icon sent fans into a frenzy Thursday night after sharing a rare, reflective post on Instagram that hinted at a potential return to live performance. Alongside a throwback photo from the early 2000s showing Spears perched on a piano with a microphone in hand, she revealed a meaningful gift and an even bigger surprise.

“Sending this piano to my son this year!” Spears wrote in the caption. The singer shares two sons — Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19 — with ex-husband Kevin Federline, though she didn’t specify which one would be receiving the piano.

Notably different from her usual dance videos, Spears explained that those posts serve a deeper purpose. She shared that dancing helps her heal physically and emotionally, adding that while it can feel embarrassing at times, it played a crucial role in saving her life.

Then came the revelation fans weren’t expecting.

“I will never perform in the U.S. again because of extremely sensitive reasons,” Spears wrote. However, she didn’t rule out performing altogether. Instead, she hinted at intimate shows overseas — and with a very special collaborator.

“I hope to be sitting on a stool with a red rose in my hair, in a bun, performing with my son… in the UK and AUSTRALIA very soon,” she continued, calling him “a huge star” and expressing how humbled she feels to be in his presence.

The “Oops!… I Did It Again” singer last performed in the U.S. in 2017 during her Las Vegas residency. While details remain scarce, the possibility of Britney returning to the stage — especially alongside one of her sons — has fans around the world watching closely and hoping this next chapter becomes a reality.

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Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefiting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission.  

The only pre-sale opportunity for this show will be a Sunday, December 7 in-person-only advance ticket purchase / donation drive at the Forum. To participate in this pre-sale, please bring an item or items from the following list from Hope the Mission, who will be on site to collect them: 

• Socks and underwear (male, female, adults, children, ALL SIZES — NEW/PACKAGED ONLY)
• Dried pinto beans (bagged) 
• Pasta – spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed) 
• Dried rice (bagged) 
• Please No Canned Goods, or perishable items  

Donations & proceeds will support Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission in their efforts to provide food, clothing, and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos. Monetary donations will support both organizations in their efforts to provide shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness. 

"Dave, Jordyn, and Foo Fighters are a striking example of what's possible when we decide to show up and give back. This concert will be more than just a celebration, it's a statement that it will take all of us working together to end homelessness in our city so that no one is left suffering on our streets," said Rowan Vansleve, President of Hope the Mission. "We're incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different."   

“The impact of this event goes far beyond one night of incredible music. Every ticket purchased and every donation will directly help feed and house our unhoused neighbors. We’re honored Foo Fighters are joining to bring real help and real hope to people across Los Angeles.” – Dennis Oleesky, CEO, Los Angeles Mission.   

The benefit concert also falls on Dave Grohl’s birthday. He asks that fans give whatever they can — including donations, volunteering, raising awareness and more:  

“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of friends for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all….TURN UP. The best gift is TO GIVE. Can’t friggin wait x” - Dave

For further information on the charities, including how to help if you’re unable to attend the show or pre-sale/donation drive, go to https://foofighters.lnk.to/Mission26

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is officially entering the political arena. Pratt, best known for his role on MTV’s The Hills, announced Wednesday that he is running for mayor of Los Angeles after losing his home in last year’s devastating Palisades Fire.

Since the wildfire, Pratt has emerged as a vocal critic of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, frequently calling out what he sees as failures in leadership and emergency preparedness. He formally launched his mayoral campaign during the “They Let Us Burn” event in Pacific Palisades, held on the one-year anniversary of the blaze.

The Palisades Fire ignited on January 7, 2025, after a smoldering New Year’s fire reignited amid powerful Santa Ana winds that reached speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. The fast-moving inferno tore through coastal canyons, burning more than 23,700 acres, killing 12 people, and destroying over 6,800 homes and buildings.

Pratt now joins a growing field of challengers in the Los Angeles mayoral race, including former LA Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner. Mayor Karen Bass has also announced she will seek re-election, setting the stage for a highly competitive and closely watched contest.

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Emmy®-winning KNBC weatherman Fritz Coleman brings his solo comedy show Unassisted Living to The Ebell for one night only! A fundraiser to support The Ebell's mission to build community through arts, culture and education, Unassisted Living covers topics still vital to a seventy-something — like Zoom school, retirement, becoming vegan, pharmaceuticals, celebrating growing up, and growing old. Plus, comedian Wendy Liebman (HBO, Showtime, America's Got Talent semi-finalist) will open the show! 

Thursday, January 15, 2026 7:30 PM

‍Fritz Coleman’s Unassisted Residency is the longest-running show in El Portal Theatre history. His sell-out monthly engagement at the North Hollywood intimate venue has been extended. Previous solo shows include The Reception and It’s Me, Dad! Coleman has been designated the honorary mayor of Toluca Lake, has accrued a base of devoted fans throughout Southern California, thanks to his four-decade KNBC career.