Chicago entertainment

From buskers around the corner and impromptu spins at downtown restaurants, to performances from small theaters and showcase talent at Colon High School, the opening day of the 84th Abbott's Magic Get-Together on Wednesday provided…

A man walks past an advertising screen showing J-Hope, a member of K-pop group BTS, at a subway station in Seoul on June 15, 2022. Image: AFP/Jung Yeon-je BTS' K-pop superstar J-Hope made history on Sunday as they edged closer to…

Mel C wants to perform on Broadway.The Spice Girls singer has appeared in London theatrical productions…

In Prime Video's "Paper Girls," Sofia Rosinsky, Fina Strazza, Riley Lai Nelet and Camryn Jones play four very different 12-year-old girls in 1988 who are brought together by the same job: delivering the newspaper by bike in the wee hours…

This week's roundup of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Email your entertainment events to [email protected] for review. Be sure to add your…

A musical theater classic, with an updated script and story, will take the stage at the Sauk Theater in Jonesville for eight performances from August 11-14 and August 18-21.The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theater, production of the…

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NEW YORK (AP) — You have to be up early on weekends to catch Soledad O'Brien. Say 4:30 a.m. Saturday in Chicago. Or 5 a.m. on Sundays in New York and Houston. It's 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Washington, DC — nearly sleepy…

Get ready, freaks, because the head-turning legend is back on stage. Lady Gaga announced a summer stadium…

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LOS ANGELES — Here's a look at many of the biggest moments in Dodger Stadium history ahead of Tuesday's 2022…

Jeremy Hartwell, a contestant in the second season of the Netflix reality series Love is blindfiled a…

Launch of Stellar TV announced during the 37e Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15 and 16. Central City Productions announces the launch of Stellar TV Network, premiering in Q4 2022. Stellar TV…

Kanye West looks set to open his own chain of retail stores.The “Stronger” rapper – who legally changed his…

SYRACUSE, NY (AP) — Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the Jan. 6 committee was a big hit with viewers, easily reaching a live audience larger than any of the four other day hearings. Hutchinson's…

By LINDSEY BAHR, AP ScreenwriterJames Caan, the curly-haired badass known to moviegoers as the fiery Sonny Corleone of "The Godfather" and to viewers as the dying football player in the classic "Brian's Song" and the casino boss in "Las…

As Karen Britten relaxed and enjoyed the annual Independence Day Parade in the posh Chicago suburb where she has lived for nearly 40 years, a dozen shots suddenly rang out, shattering the festive atmosphere and sending a crowd of hundreds…

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities are rebuffing claims by R. Kelly that he was placed on suicide watch as…

A little Whitney a little Bruno Mars mixed with Play that Funky Music and Brick House. It's a recipe for Funk, R&B and Dance music. This is Elmoz's fire. The Pittsburgh-based band will play the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food, and…

It's kind of fun when programmers throw demographics to the wind. The pressure to cater to (rather) young…

PA-EU—GERMANY-G7-BIDENBiden urges West for unity on Ukraine amid war fatigueELMAU, Germany (AP) — President…

Beyoncé and Drake (Image: AFP/Chris Delmas, Robyn Beck via ETX Daily Up) No doubt: we will be dancing this summer to the sound of house music. Canadian rapper Drake announced the revival…

When it comes to horror movies, there are few things as haunting as scenes of abandoned schoolyards, playgrounds, and children's toys. "Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes" (8 p.m., HBO) is not a horror movie, but it contains such…

US reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has dismissed rumors that she is "seeing another NBA player". "Definitely NOT True! I love you! Thank you for your kind wishes but I'm not seeing anyone. I'm happy to focus on my…

As conductor of the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Scott Weiss conducts six…

AP-US-BIRD-FLUBird flu outbreak wanes but virus threat persistsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An outbreak of bird flu…

NEW YORK (AP) — Laura Romani, a Chicago-area resident with a background in education and library science,…

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Below is a summary of the entertainment news briefs. A Minute With: 'The Boys' actors Urban and Ackles on Season 3 The comedy-drama "The Boys" returns for a third season, for more bad self-serving superhero antics. Based on…

EXCLUSIVE: The Hideaway Entertainment and Fictionz have teamed up to launch the podcast series Blue is for nightmaresbased on Laurie Faria Stolarz's bestselling YA witchcraft book series, and will also develop the books for television.Each…

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UPDATED STORY (06/06/2022):Netflix released the full resident Evil trailer on Monday, June 6, showcasing the…

Controversial comedian Louis CK is set to release a new film and in doing so has stepped up his efforts to return to mainstream industry acceptance. According to The Hollywood Reporter, recently on his website he announced that he has…

America's Got Talent Season 17 started with a bang (from drums). From a powerful opening audition of a…

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GEORGE FLOYD-MINNEAPOLISMinneapolis renames intersection in honor of George FloydMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The…

Dance with myself. photo credit: NBC Los Angeles-based Irwin Entertainment has teamed up with prolific scripted producers Dick Wolf and Greg Berlanti to develop distinct upcoming shows. Several projects are in development with Irwin,…

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All aboard for a nostalgic summer transport!Fans of vintage trams and trams have a few options in this area.Kenosha Lakeside TruckKenosha's Lakefront Trolley - on a route from Parkside University on the north side of town,…

The Oscars are back to normal, in terms of eligibility. After two years of pandemic-related adjustments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar nominees will once again have to launch their films in…

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MATTOON – The Mattoon Area Family YMCA has announced that it will hold its 2022 Lytle Park Triathlon on Saturday, June 18 starting at 8:30 a.m.“Our competitors ended up having a great time last year despite a summer storm,…

Whether you're looking for comedy, music of various genres, classic movies, or even theater, local and regional venues have plenty of entertainment options available over the next two!-->…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Caesars Entertainment just announced a new partnership with MLB Chicago White Sox. The gaming giant is set to become the sports team's official sports betting and casino partner under the deal. This…

The American faithful are bracing — some with cautious joy and others with impending dread — for the Supreme Court to potentially overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and end the nation's right to legal abortion.An overturning…

Editorial employees at animation studio Bento Box Entertainment unionized with the Motion Picture Editors Guild after management agreed to voluntarily recognize the group through card verification.A third-party arbitrator confirmed that a…

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Below is a summary of the entertainment news briefs. Dinosaurs and Superheroes Return to Rebuild Summer Movie Box Office Tom Cruise is getting ready to walk the red carpet at Cannes, tickets for the next Marvel movie are…

A Chicago-based artist known for her abstract sculpture exhibits her work at South Suburban College in South Holland.“Secondhand Aesthetics” by Erin Smego is on display at the Dorothea Thiel Gallery at 15800 S. State St.,…

Sports Where the Bengals rank in new NFL revenue projectionsApril 20, 2022 via Biz JournalThe Cincinnati Bengals are expected to make a big jump in revenue over the next few years on the heels of their AFC championship and Super Bowl…

the Mayans MC The Season 4 premiere aired on April 19 on FX, and the two-part episode ending featured a…

By JILL LAWLESS and ROBERT BARR, Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Harrison Birtwistle, the maker of experimental modern music boldly recognized as one of Britain's greatest contemporary composers, has died aged 87.The publisher of Birtwistle,…

April 15, 2022 – The VOICExperience Foundation, a Sherrill Milnes VOICE program, has announced the 2022…

NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods may not have won the Masters golf tournament, but his emotional return from…

Mike Matuschka admits that out of habit every time he gets out of his car he always looks for a mask before entering a business. "Obviously that's always on people's minds," he said. But two years into…

Jussie Smollett released a new single three weeks after his release from prison and the track addresses everything he went through in court. RELATED STORIES: Court orders Jussie Smollett released from jail during appeal A snippet of…

The Parisian Moulin Rouge cabaret has long been a place where music, theatrical magic and cancan have taken center stage. In the romantic City of Lights, this is one of the sites that has drawn people for more than a…

By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In a move that ends a tradition dating back more than 150 years, Major League Baseball has approved the use of…

The sports film genre has delivered some incredibly inspiring stories. Some are based on real events, while others are fictional. They highlight the hard work, dedication, and eventual success of both man and beast. Not all sports…

New Delhi: When the pilot episode of Netflix's political drama series "House of Cards," starring now-disgraced Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series in 2013, it was the first…

The 2022 Oscars had their fair share of historic moments and when it came to wins, there were three big ones…

Kim Kardashian isn't letting Pete Davidson spend the night.The 41-year-old reality star – who was married to…

NEW YORK — Veteran daytime talk show host Maury Povich is retiring, with the final original episodes of…

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bengie Molina was eating an ice cream sandwich. It was an hour before the first pitch. Joc Pederson, then a Palo Alto high school senior, had his first taste of big league life after being dragged into the Giants…

NEW YORK — Another chart-topping pop star wants to come to Broadway.Backstreet Boys crooner AJ McLean has…

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*For the complete menu click hereFor high resolution images, click here* LAS VEGAS (March 10, 2022) - Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino recently expanded its dining space and brought back…

By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media WriterNEW YORK (AP) — In an otherwise quiet week for television, President Joe Biden was the biggest star.An estimated 38.2 million people watched him deliver his first State of the Union address last week, spread…

Soprano opera singer Cheryl Warfield will perform in the set of Chicago's Terence Blanchard Lyric Opera production of 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones'. * "It's groundbreaking…as Porky & Bess was," said opera singer Soprano Cheryl Warfield on…

Gene Simmons thinks Kanye West needs an "ab**** slap" and a hobby.The KISS frontman urged the "Stronger"…

Kim is legally singleBANG Showbiz - March 2, 2022 / 3:29 PM | History: 361649 Photo: BANG Showbiz. All rights reserved. Kim Kardashian is legally single Kim Kardashian is legally single.The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians'…

DeKALB - The owner of a proposed new spot in downtown DeKalb, eyeing the old House Café building, said she hopes to bring live entertainment and diversity to the scene.Yesenia Galindo, owner of La Calle, appeared before DeKalb City Council…

By JAKE COYLE, AP WriterThe 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards will kick off with a "Hamilton" reunion, present a lifetime achievement award for Helen Mirren and, possibly, provide a preview of the upcoming Oscars.The SAG Awards, which take…

People who hate Louis CK had a dark reason to laugh Thursday as news circulated on social media that the…

There has been a lack of diversity in American film and television since the industries were established.…

Tracy Spiridakos spent a lot of time underwater for the February 23 episode of Chicago PDIn "Still Water",…

American rapper and songwriter Kanye West has aired his grievances with Kris Jenner's longtime boyfriend Corey Gamble in a fiery post on social media. The rapper took to Instagram on Saturday with a lengthy statement disparaging…

MIAMI (AP) — Spectators had filled a Miami arena waiting for Reggaeton artist Farruko to perform his hit…

VIRUS OUTBREAKMore virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times aheadThe nation's top federal health…

In the entertainment industry, there is a term called "multi-hyphenate" which refers to people who can perform, direct, write, produce, sing, and/or perform other crafts. As an entertainment reporter at The Undefeated, Kelley Carter…

Are you staying home for Valentine's Day and looking for a new dose of love? Check out these movies now…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Film pundit Jacqueline Stewart makes a rich contribution to TCM for Black History Month,…

CHICAGO (AP) — “Cheer” star Jerry Harris is expected to plead guilty Thursday in a federal child pornography…

Pete Davidson has confirmed that he and Kim Kardashian are boyfriend and girlfriend.The 28-year-old comedian…

CHICAGO (AP) — Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop…

Kyle Larson had a dominant 2021 season that saw him win 10 races – the most since Jimmie Johnson won 10 in…

BC- FINANCIAL MARKETS Asian stocks mixed as earnings fuel Wall Street gains BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in Asia, with Chinese markets still closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Tokyo and Sydney fell, while Seoul rose as…

Love is in the air as the Lovettes perform at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC) for one night only on Saturday,…