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‘The racial divide is something that is so important to be talked about right now’: Joshua Jackson on the Central Park Five story
“I have never personally been as affected emotionally by something I’ve been in.” Actor Joshua Jackson is among the all star cast of Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us.” The 4 part series streaming now on Netflix tells the story of the a group of New York City boys that came to be known as the “Central Park Five.” Wrongfully convicted for the violent 1989 rape of a jogger, their sentences were overturned 13 years later when a serial rapist […]
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2 Chicago area groups will join award winning performers at this year’s Gospel Fest
The 34th annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival gets underway this weekend. The free admission festival will take place May 31 and June 1 in Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center. New this year, a partnership with The Stellar Awards on June 1 will feature local and national Stellar Award nominated artists celebrating the genre’s roots in Chicago as the home of modern gospel music. Local artists, VJ McCoy and Worship Experience and Stars of Heaven wowwed judges at the “ChicagoMade” […]
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Ready to take your relationship to the “next level?” Love McPherson says you should answer these 6 questions first.
6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TAKING YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL Unmet expectations are enemy #1 to any relationship. Communication is key! You should already know the answers to these 6 questions before taking your relationship to the next level. #1. KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES What’s inappropriate? Is it considered cheating or inappropriate if you have lunch with a friend without telling your mate, secretly text an exe, feel an emotional connection with someone or is it limited to […]
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Justice Smith, star of “Pokémon Detective Pikachu”
“Pokémon Detective Pikachu” is in theaters now. WGN spoke with its star Justice Smith who shared some of his Pokémon obsessions and told us why this movie is a dream come true for fans.
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Sandy Redd performs!
Visit SandyRedd.com for upcoming tour dates and speaking engagements.
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Big laughs with Dennis Quaid before his new scary movie hits theaters Friday
“The Intruder” with Michael Ealy, Meagan Good and Dennis Quaid opens nationwide May 3rd.
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Singer – Songwriter Rhonda Ross (as in Diana) shares her memories of life as part of the Motown legacy and what inspires the trail she’s blazing for herself
Rhonda Ross handles all the curious questions about her famous parents, Diana Ross and Berry Gordy with grace and charm and gratitude. But she’s worked hard for an award nominated acting career and thriving musical legacy of her own. She’s in town performing with her husband and artistic partner Rodney Kendrick at City Winery. For tickets visit citywinery.com/chicago and you can find more on Rhonda’s tours, music, speaking engagements and the next big star from the Ross family… her son […]
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O’Shea Jackson Jr. talks about growing up with Ice Cube as dad and his new romantic comedy in theaters May 3
“The Long Shot” also stars Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, Ravi Patel, June Diane Raphael and Alexander Skarsgård. It’s in theaters May 3.
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Keep it, Buy it, Toss it – Spring Edition!
Erica Strama from the Shops at North Bridge has a look at the new Spring trends to try, the old Spring trends making a comeback and which things you just put in a box in the attic. Find all these looks at the Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan Avenue.
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A performance from “Tap Dogs”
Experience high voltage, rugged, raw talent in the tap dance phenomenon which has taken the world by storm. Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS returns to the stage with its trademark blend of live music and tap dance as you’ve never seen before. The New York Observer called it “positively electrifying.” Part theatre, part dance, part rock concert and part construction site, the show is crammed with high-energy dance, theatrical performance, and music performed by the cast and live musicians in this unstoppable spectacular. […]
