Chicago’s mayor in a Tuesday news conference doubled down on recent comments that sparked backlash in the wake of the killing of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.

At a “No Kings” rally in the Windy City on Saturday, Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to stop “assaults” on immigrants. The comments came on the same day that Gorman was buried, drawing fierce criticism from some. The suspect in her murder is Jose Medina-Medina, 25, an illegal immigrant from Colombia.

“We have [to] end the assaults against immigrants,” Johnson said at the rally. “We have to get active. First of all, we have to make sure that we’re participating in our democratic process. We’ve already seen election shift around this country, so things are happening. We have signed multiple executive orders to force ICE out of the city of Chicago.”

Asked by a reporter on Tuesday whether he would apologize to Gorman’s parents, Johnson ducked the question.

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“I will again acknowledge the tragedy of the loss of life here,” Johnson said. “You know, look, burying a child is something that no parent should have to do, especially as someone who is a parent. The tragedy that occurred is one that, quite frankly — it challenges us to do better to ensure that we are protecting people — and you know, as far as the call for no kings, what I said, and I still stand by this, that we do have to protect working people. We do have to ensure that the immigrant community is not being assaulted.”

“Violating people’s Constitutional rights does not make us safer,” the mayor continued.

He was asked the same question in a news conference last week, and also answered indirectly.

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“Will you take this opportunity to apologize to Sheridan’s parents for the policies that you have promoted, that have directly caused her death? That suspect would not be in the city, would not be in the country, but for your policies. Will you take this opportunity to apologize?” a reporter asked.

“Once again, I believe that we’re all grieving the loss of Sheridan and other folks who have lost their lives because of senseless violence,” Johnson responded. “And let’s just be very clear, between the SAFE-T Act and the welcoming city ordinance, the welcoming city ordinance was passed 40 years ago by the first Black mayor in the history of Chicago, and the SAFE-T Act was passed under the governor at that time, who was a Republican.”

Medina-Medina is accused by prosecutors of hiding behind a lighthouse before running toward Gorman and her friends, firing his weapon indiscriminately. The alleged murder took place in the early morning hours of March 19.

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The illegal alien suspect has been charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, aggravated discharge of a firearm and illegal possession of a weapon.

Medina-Medina entered the country illegally under the Biden administration and was released into the country, DHS said.

Medina-Medina was arrested in 2023 and charged with shoplifting after he allegedly stole just over $130 in merchandise from a Macy’s in downtown Chicago. He failed to appear for court hearings related to that case, and an arrest warrant remained active until the alleged murder.

Gorman’s family ripped Johnson for his initial response to her alleged murder. 

“What happened to Sheridan cannot be reduced to a ‘senseless tragedy,’ nor can it be explained in general terms about public safety. Sheridan was our daughter. She was 18 years old. She was doing something entirely normal—walking near her campus with friends. She should be here,” the family said. 

“Calling this ‘senseless’ is not enough. There must be a clear and honest accounting of what went wrong,” the family added. “We will not allow Sheridan’s life to be reduced to a talking point or a generalization. We expect leadership that is willing to confront hard truths and ensure that what happened to her does not happen again.”

The suspect’s lawyer says that after crossing the border illegally, he was bused from Texas to Chicago, despite requesting to be sent home to Columbia, according to The Chicago Tribune. The governor’s office reportedly said they have no record of busing Medina-Medina anywhere.

Johnson’s office declined to comment.

Gavin Rossdale is revealing his surprising connection to country music as he prepares to perform at Stagecoach in a few weeks.

Rossdale told Fox News Digital that he lives with someone who enjoys country music and spends half of his time listening to artists like Zach Bryan.

“It’s funny, I live with someone who wants to play country music on most school rides. So, I get to listen to country half the time. And the other one he’s into, my son, he’s into yacht rock,” Rossdale said. Yacht rock is a term to describe soft rock from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Rossdale shares three sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo, with his ex-wife, Gwen Stefani. Rossdale is currently in a three-year relationship with musician Xhoana Xheneti. 

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“So I split the time between when he’s DJing, it’s yacht rock, it’s the Doobie Brothers, which is kind of cool, or country stuff,” Rossdale said. “Now, I like Zach Bryan, I think he’s incredible, I like some of those songs. You know, I liked it when it’s more individual sounding and darker and weirder.”

The Bush band member explained that he’s not quite up to speed on country music songs, but prefers to listen to the Americana vibe that Bryan brings.

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Rossdale and his fellow Bush band members are heading to Stagecoach this year. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Rossdale said he’s not afraid to perform at a country music festival because he believes rock and country audiences have a lot in common.

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“I think it just comes down to playing well and being enthusiastic and having a good energy. And if you bring good energy, there’s no reason why people can’t respond,” he began.

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Rossdale, 60, is surprised that his career has spanned decades. The musician told Fox News Digital that he believed once he turned 40, his life would be over.

“Everything is really weird because when I was young and to think, even to reflect myself at this point in my life would have been like, surely you’re gonna be dead at that point. So the fact I’m not dead is this crazy bonus from what my vision as a kid. When I turned 40, I thought that’s it, it’s all over. And so for me, it is an incredible journey,” Rossdale said.

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He compared music to a “crazy, crazy wife” — something that he’s scared of, yet he controls.

“I think it’s all about exploring it, and for me, I continue to try and delve into like, just getting better at it,” Rossdale said of making music.

 He also told Fox News Digital he feels lucky to have the rest of his band members because “they play so well and hard and consistent.”

Stagecoach 2026 is scheduled to take place from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Bush performs on Saturday, April 25. 

Megan Thee Stallion has been hospitalized after falling ill midway through her Broadway performance in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”

“During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated,” her representative told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”

The Grammy Award-winning rapper, who portrays The Zidler, made her debut in the show on March 24 at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater. 

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Media personality Loren Lorosa, who was in the audience on Tuesday, gave her followers a play-by-play of the situation on X. 

“Came to see Meg The stallion on broadway and that was short lived,” she wrote. “The few opening scenes I saw her in she was great on stage! I was excited BUT… They just stopped moulin rouge mid show apologized to the audience and said ..’stay inside and seated.'”

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“I asked security if we’re safe .. they told us ‘for now, we’ll update you if anything changes,’” she added.

Megan is set to appear as The Zidler for an eight-week run through May 17.

According to Playbill, Megan is making history as the first female performer to play the role, not only in the Broadway production but in any “Moulin Rouge!” production worldwide.

“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ team is an absolute honor,” Megan said in a statement in February. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively, and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace.”

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“Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me,” she added. 

“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ community is a thrilling moment for us,” added producer Carmen Pavlovic. “Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation and her impact on music and culture is undeniable.”

“This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical.’ We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there,” he added. “And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue. It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours.”