Entertainment
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Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening
Oct 19, 2025 3:54 pm - The horror sequel “Black Phone 2” topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has diedOct 19, 2025 3:44 pm - Sam Rivers, the bass player in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his band mates.
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From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham tells her own tale
Oct 19, 2025 8:50 am - Victoria Beckham tells her own story in her own words — from fashion to Spice Girls to how she was considered fat as a child — in the self-titled documentary streaming on Netflix.
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A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters
Oct 18, 2025 4:19 pm - A Northern California aquarium has raised more than $2 million for sea otter conservation in just two days. All it took was Taylor Swift wearing a vintage T-shirt.
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‘General Hospital’ wins big at the Daytime Emmys
Oct 18, 2025 3:57 pm - Paul Telfer of “Days of Our Lives” and Nancy Lee Grahn of “General Hospital” won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmys on Friday, with ABC’s “General Hospital” claiming six trophies in the major categories, including drama series.
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The Biz Week That Was: Illinois towns enact grocery tax, Stellantis to reopen plant, and recession warning signsOct 18, 2025 1:39 pm - More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax Illinois will stop levying a statewide grocery tax on Jan. 1, but millions of people througho...
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Stage frights: Halloween shows dominate Chicago-area stagesOct 17, 2025 9:35 am - This Halloween, suburban and Chicago theaters are serving up thrills, chills and chuckles, including tales of mad scientists, drunken vampires, terrorized wives, imperiled puppets and plucky farm animals.
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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Oct 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
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BatFest brings spooktacular fun to Batavia’s downtownOct 16, 2025 4:25 pm - BatFest, Batavia's Halloween celebration, takes place Oct. 25, featuring a parade, trick-or-treating, costume contests, games, music, and activities hosted by local businesses.
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Pinball fans flock to Schaumburg for 41st annual expo highlighting culture of the gamesOct 16, 2025 4:18 pm - The 41st annual Pinball Expo greeted fans of all ages Thursday, with more fun promised through Saturday night at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.