Entertainment

SUN, 7/21/2019

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Weather Conditions 71° Today's Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Today's Forecast Today's e-Edition
e-Edition Paper
Grammy-nominated Labrinth worked on Beyonce’s newest song, “Spirit,” from the “Lion King,” where she voices the character Nala.

Labrinth on working with Beyoncé: 'She's a perfectionist'

British singer-songwriter-producer Labrinth knew what he was in for when he learned he was about to work with Beyoncé on her newest song, "Spirit," from the new "Lion King" film: "She's a perfectionist and she's a Virgo, like my wife. Virgos are serious perfectionists."
Gordan Ramsay and an eel fisherman, Jeremy, hold their latest catch in New Zealand.

With 'Uncharted,' Gordon Ramsay proves he's indeed no Anthony Bourdain. At least not yet.

Gordon Ramsay has a new TV series premiering Sunday, July 21, the appropriately self-referential "Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted" on National Geographic, and it's clearly aiming to fill the food-travelogue void left behind by the late Anthony Bourdain.
Pam Grier celebrates turning 70 and the return of her ABC sitcom “Bless This Mess” in September.

As Pam Grier celebrates 70, she finds peace off the grid

Pam Grier's role as the owner of a hardware store in rural Nebraska in the ABC sitcom "Bless This Mess" isn't a complete departure: She lives in rural Colorado and has spent much of her life on ranches.
“Knife” by Jo Nesbo

Book review: Super sleuth Harry Hole is at his sharpest in 'Knife'

Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole returns to crack his most personal case yet in "Knife."
Ember Oceans
Five tips to getting the most out of Homegrown Arts & Music fest in Lisle
The Homegrown Arts & Music Festival comes to Lisle next weekend. Here's what you should know before heading out.
Former President Lyndon Johnson and then-Vice President Spiro Agnew watch the launch of Apollo 1 at Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969, as seen in “Moon Landing Live,” airing at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on BBC America.
What's better than a TV shot of Apollo 11? The looks on the faces back home
TV's 50th-anniversary documentaries and retrospective specials about the 1969 lunar landing have been relentless, comprehensive and timelessly fascinating. Two standouts: The mesmerizing "Apollo 11" and the PBS doc "Chasing the Moon."
Awkwafina, center, plays Billi, the stand-in for “The Farewell” writer-director Lulu Wang.
Lulu Wang nearly compromised with 'The Farewell,' but she stayed true to her story
The making of Lulu Wang's new movie, "The Farewell," was very nearly the tale of a filmmaker letting go of her own story. Ultimately, and luckily for viewers, the movie strayed only minimally from her real-life narrative.
“Backlash” by Brad Thor
Book review: Special ops hero Scot Harvath is out for revenge in 'Backlash'
Special ops hero Scot Harvath once again battles impossible odds to pursue justice in "Backlash," Brad Thor's latest thriller.
“Knots Landing” co-stars Donna Mills, left, Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark attended the Jose Iturbi Foundation’s reception at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, July 18, in Los Angeles. Long-running nighttime soap “Knots Landing” marks its 40th anniversary in December.
Star trio from 'Knots Landing' keep each other in stitches
Nearly 40 years after first forging their friendship while working together on the nighttime soap "Knot's Landing," actresses Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee and Donna Mills are now more than just friends -- they're a sister act.
“Mass” by the late Leonard Bernstein is performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Saturday, July 20.
Weekend picks: Bernstein's 'Mass' gets revival at Ravinia
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra revives Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" at the Ravinia Festival; gamers unite at Intel Extreme Masters Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Competition at the United Center; folk fans gather for the 34th annual Woodstock Folk Fest; and much more.
Michael Bublé headlines Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on Saturday, July 20.
5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Crooner Michael Bublé headlines Rosemont's Allstate Arena Saturday, The Tedeschi Trucks Band brings its Wheels of Soul Tour to Aurora's RiverEdge Park Sunday and the Kane County Fair continues all weekend. These are just a few of the many fun weekend events that await.
Ann Wilson of Heart and Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: The 'Heart' of Led Zeppelin … Ann Wilson!
Just a couple of years ago, I was watching the Kennedy Center Honors on TV and Led Zeppelin was receiving the award. The finale of the show was an amazing rendition of "Stairway To Heaven" sung by none other than Ann Wilson of Heart.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Recommended for You
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Latest Sales Flyers view all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
Photo Galleries
Seasonal interpreter Jessica Toran shows Hannes Fischer how to walk on stilts during Farmhands Summer Camp at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago.
Take a stroll back to the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm
Karen Shook performs at the Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent Top 15 show at the Arcada Theatre on Sunday, July 14, in St. Charles.
Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, Top 15 performances
Lifetime achievement award winner Mary J. Blige performs a medley at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
The 2019 BET Awards
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment 90,057, Vince Pierri photo: A star struck Barry Manilow fan waits for her copy of his signed book in Chicago in November of 1987.
Through the Film Magnifier: Barry Manilow, Deadheads, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Connors, a fishing derby and more
A showstopper at the Morton Arboretum’s “Nature Connects” exhibit: the Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed, comprised of 39,708 Lego bricks.
501,158 Lego bricks were used in new sculptures at Morton Arboretum
Host James Corden, center, performs at the 73rd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 9, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
The 73rd annual Tony Awards
School Graduations More Galleries
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
Inside Entertainment
Trending News
    Top Jobs
    Today's Obituaries