Christy Turlington's documentary premieres at sold-out benefit for woman's...
Baltimore, Md.—International supermodel and woman’s health advocate Christy Turlington Burns, attended a sold-out, 450-person premiere of her documentary No Woman, No Cry to benefit Jhpiego, a...
View ArticleMegadeth joined onstage by Slayer's Kerry King
L.A., Baby!—Mega-metal band Megadeth was joined by Slayer guitarist Kerry King at last week’s Jagermeister Tour stop on Oct. 21. And we have the photos to prove it!King joined Megadeth for the song...
View ArticleMy former 'poster boy' El DeBarge hits a new ‘shrine’ in Nov.
Chicago—Okay, I had to chuckle—and credential!—when I heard that El DeBarge was coming to The Shrine.After nearly 20 years as a photojournalist (and songwriter), I don't get starstruck anymore. But as...
View ArticleHugh Hefner still kicking and knocking boots
Photos by Cindy BarrymoreChicago—Perhaps the still-handsome 84-year-old icon is a bit more frail and hard of hearing these days, but he is forever the ultimate playboy. According to former girlfriend...
View ArticleA.M.P. LLC announces the Chi-City Record Pool: Music Symposium hosted by DJ...
Harvey, Ill.—The ever-developing professional music industry in Chicago has birthed the careers of various talented artists throughout the country, including Kanye West, Common, and Lupe Fiasco. On...
View ArticleWuTang Announces Dates for Its Rebirth Tour
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View ArticleBush a racist? Nah...
After hearing that his mother Barbara Bush favors abortion rights, I’m not quite as astonished that in his new memoir Decision Points former president George W. Bush knew that Dick Cheney's daughter,...
View ArticleLupe Fiasco meet-and-greet at PHLI
Chicago—Lupe Fiasco appears at PHLI tomorrow for a meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.LASERS BY FIASCO,LUPE (CD) (Google Affiliate Ad)
View ArticleBlack Friday at The Bassment
Chicago—Rapper GLC makes an in-store appearance today at The Bassment on 1415 N. Ashland Ave., 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Graf-x Gallery Men Yellow Submarine Tee - Black Friday Shop - Men (Google Affiliate Ad)
View ArticleChicago Tribune names Mic Terror as upcoming local bands for 2011
"Hiooooooo!" When you hear this signature call you know that it means a good time. You know it means jukin’, drink, and good music. Most of all, you know it means debauchery madness and all-around...
View ArticleGo JHud!: Chi-town Homegirl Jennifer Hudson Performs a Second Show on July...
Photos by Cindy BarrymoreHighland Park, Ill.—By popular demand, Ravinia has added a second Jennifer Hudson concert to the 2011 summer lineup on Sunday, July 17, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.Pavilion tickets are...
View ArticleTHIS is What Happens When a Reporter Reports Something SECONDHAND
Photos by Cindy BarrymoreOlympic gold medalist, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi hit the ice-skating rink located on the 94th floor in the Observatory of the John Hancock Building on Monday. And the blog...
View ArticleWalk It, JHud!
Photo by Cindy BarrymoreThe Academy Award-winning and Grammy Award-winning Chicago native Jennifer Hudson appeared at Namaste Charter School on Chicago’s south side yesterday to promote the Weight...
View ArticleHost of the Biggest Loser Loses Even More...
Alison Sweeney, who portrayed Sami Brady on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” and is the author of “The Mommy Diet” and host of The Biggest Loser joined hundreds of other fitness buffs for the SELF...
View ArticleChicago Now Blog
I've added yet another blog I can't keep up with! It's called Celebrity Seen and will feature more feature-length writing. Please visit and LOVE it! Article on Dr. Drew's Sex Rehab upcoming in a few...
View ArticleCELEBRITY SPOTTING: Eric Benet Chills at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago’s Angels &...
Photos courtesy of Cory Dewald for Jeff Schear Visuals Chicago—Last night, the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and Capitol Records hosted a private listening party with singer Eric Benét for his new album The...
View ArticleCELEBRITY SPOTTING: Brandy at Angels & Kings in Chicago
Photo Credit: Cory Dewald Chicago—Brandy held a private meet and greet at Angels &Kings Chicago at Hard Rock Hotel Chicagoon Tues., July 17, 2012. The singer hit Chi-town to promote her newest...
View ArticleKristin Cavallari Hocks Shoe Line at Von Maur on Saturday
Reality TV star and Jay Cutler baby mama Kristin Cavallari promotes her shoe line on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Von Maur store in Yorktown Center mall in Lombard. Chinese Laundry by Kristin Cavallari...
View ArticleDennis Rodman: Childproofing His Wild Side
Before you laugh at the thought of former Chicago Bulls rebounder and reality TV star Dennis Rodman writing a children’s book, you’d also have to howl at the lost souls drinking The Worm’s...
View ArticleJan Lewis' Jewelry, Featured in 2013 Oscar Nominee Gift Bags, at...
2013 OSCAR NOMINEE GIFT BAGS INCLUDE CHICAGO-BASED JAN LEWIS DESIGNS’ HAND-CRAFTED BANGLES Jan Lewis Selects an Array of Signature Bracelets to AdornAcademy-Award NomineesChicago—Chicago-based Jan...
View ArticleLady Gaga’s Born Brave Bus Tour Postponed in Chicago
Lady Gaga's doctors have ordered her to postpone her performance in Chicago so she can heal from an extensive injury. Unfortunately, this means the Born Brave Bus tour is being postponed, as well....
View Article'Peg Bundy' to Perform at The Vic in Chicago
KATEY SAGAL TAKES MUSIC AND SONS OF ANARCHY CAST ON THE ROADSinger Returns to Her Musical Performing RootsLos Angeles—Several decades have passed since Katey Sagal sang backup for Bob Dylan, Bette...
View ArticleCELEBRITY SPOTTING: Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut at the Showplace Icon...
Actress Halle Berry and costar Morris Chestnut, attended the premiere of their newest movie "The Call" at Showplace Icon Theatre on Feb. 28, 2013. Berry and Chestnut also stayed to watch the movie with...
View ArticleON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Blago Goes to Prison
Rod sitting in the Batmobile at Comic Con in happier timesI don't know, really. Is this Rod Blagojevich's anniversary—one year in prison, 13 more to go—or is it the death of his freedom (December 10,...
View ArticleCELEBRITY SPOTTING: Scott Wilson (Hershel Greene) from "The Walking Dead"
It was almost hard to spot actor Scott Wilson in the audience of a dark Chicago Theatre. Not that I didn't expect to see celebrities in the bleachers as a tribute legendary movie critic Roger Ebert...
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