Music
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Rush to bring reunion tour to Chicago’s United Center July 16 and 18
Oct 06, 2025 3:01 pm - Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour, including two shows — July 16 and 18 — at Chicago’s United Center.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
Oct 06, 2025 11:59 am - It’s the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S.
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Prospect Heights Library Coffee House Concert features folk singer songwriter Dvorak Oct. 19Oct 06, 2025 11:12 am - On Oct. 19, Prospect Heights Public Library is hosting folk singer Mark Dvorak whose songwriting is inspired by folk legends like Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie. His songs tell stories of struggle, celebration, loss, and triumph.
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What to stream: Documentaries on John Candy and Victoria Beckham, Battlefield 6 and ‘Family Guy’
Oct 06, 2025 5:30 am - Documentaries on comedian John Candy and pop artist-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham as well as a “Family Guy” Halloween special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million
Oct 05, 2025 1:48 pm - This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
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Bad Bunny to kick off ‘SNL’ with a group of new cast members
Oct 04, 2025 10:19 am - After a fanfare-filled 50th season celebrating the past, “Saturday Night Live” looks to the future with a cast that includes five new featured players. As for the high-wattage early hosts, none other than Bad Bunny kicks things off on Saturday.
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Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references
Oct 03, 2025 7:16 am - The curtain has been drawn. The stage lights are on. It’s time for “The Life of a Showgirl.” For Taylor Swift’s most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos.
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Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ love and reputation are on the line
Oct 03, 2025 6:59 am - Who is Taylor Swift’s heir apparent? Her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” offers an answer. It’s Taylor Swift.
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Enjoy Taylor Swift’s new album with fellow fans in Des PlainesOct 01, 2025 3:54 pm - Taylor Swift fans will gather at the Des Plaines Public Library on Oct. 18 to enjoy the superstar’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
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Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates OktoberfestOct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.