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Book review: Celebrating the songs of America with Tim McGraw, Jon Meacham
Jun 23, 2019 7:29 AM - Historian Jon Meacham and country music star Tim McGraw trace America's history through its music, from patriotic anthems to songs of protest, in their collaboration called "Songs of America." -
Book review: 'Wild and Crazy Guys' explores nature of stardom itself
Jun 23, 2019 7:29 AM - Offering colorful film back stories and insightful portraits of Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, author Nick de Semlyen's "Wild and Crazy Guys" explores the nature of stardom itself -- the struggle to be noticed and the even greater struggle to stay noticed. -
The Newseum's 'Daily Show' exhibit weighs Jon Stewart's impact on satire, news and politics
Jun 22, 2019 7:28 AM - On Friday, the journalism-focused museum the Newseum opened "Seriously Funny: From the Desk of 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,'" which explores Stewart's tenure at the iconic Comedy Central series, his lasting impact on news and comedy, and the careers the show helped launch. -
'Why change an apple?': A Q&A with Tony Bennett before he and his daughter take the Ravinia stage
Jun 20, 2019 11:11 AM - The legendary Tony Bennett makes his 40th appearance at Highland Park's Ravinia Festival Friday, June 21. He shares stories about his musical journey and his favorite collaborations in an interview. -
Jenni Rivera biopic in the works with her family's support
Jun 18, 2019 7:05 AM - The late Mexican-American superstar singer Jenni Rivera is getting a biopic.
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The Rock and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards
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Feder: Ousted from WGN Radio, Patti Vasquez to run for state Senate
Jun 18, 2019 6:19 AM - Patti Vasquez, the Chicago stand-up comic who segued from stage to talk radio, has been forced out after a five-year run as late-night host at Tribune Broadcasting news/talk WGN 720-AM. Now she says she's running for the Illinois state Senate.
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Jon Meacham, Tim McGraw explore American history in song in new book
Jun 16, 2019 7:29 AM - While country superstar Tim McGraw and Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham might not seem to have much in common, they actually share a love of history, which comes through in a new book they wrote together, "Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation," out June 11. -
Weekend picks: Civil War Experience in Elgin, Angela Ingersoll at Marriott
Jun 9, 2019 7:23 AM - Re-enactors recreate military life during the 1860s at the Elgin Civil War Experience; Angela Ingersoll celebrates Judy Garland; stage premieres throughout the suburbs. -
All the times Alec Baldwin has suggested he's done playing Trump on 'Saturday Night Live'
Jun 8, 2019 7:26 AM - Alec Baldwin has turned his unexpected run as President Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live" into one of the most visible roles of his career. But even as Baldwin received acclaim for the parody that won him an Emmy in 2017, the actor has made no secret of how much he loathes the role.
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