Music
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Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty, 44, dies in NYCAug 31, 2012 8:48 am - NEW YORK — Chris Lighty, a hip-hop mogul who helped the likes of Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey attain not only hit records, but also lucrative careers out...
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Next 'Showcase' will dig deeper into talent poolAug 31, 2012 6:00 am - The next chance to see iLLest Vocals perform is at the “Suburban Showcase” concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Height...
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iLLest Vocals humbled to win both legs of talent competitionAug 31, 2012 6:00 am - Shawn Kurian of Wheeling and Sanu John of Skokie make up the hip-hop and R&B vocal a cappella duo iLLest Vocals, which emerged doubly triumphant in the recent Suburban C...
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Loueke hits right grooves on 'Heritage'Aug 31, 2012 6:00 am - Lionel Loueke, “Heritage” (Blue Note) Lionel Loueke's distinctive blend of African rhythms and modern jazz has already impressed such jazz legends as Herbie Hancock...
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R&B singer Tamia is consistent on 5th CDAug 31, 2012 6:00 am - Tamia, “Beautiful Surprise” (Plus 1 Music Group) Tamia, whose voice is one of music's most powerful — and underrated — should be among the ranks of divas like Areth...
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Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling sends summer off in styleAug 31, 2012 6:00 am - If you had a good friend — someone you’ve had great times with, made memories with — who was leaving town until late next spring, you’d throw a goodbye party to send you...
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Review: R&B singer Tamia is consistent on 5th CDAug 30, 2012 12:42 pm - Tamia, “Beautiful Surprise” (Plus 1 Music Group) Tamia, whose voice is one of music’s most powerful — and underrated — should be among the ranks of divas like Aretha, Ch...
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New film to chronicle Rolling Stones’ journeyAug 30, 2012 11:00 am - LONDON — A documentary with newly released historic footage will trace The Rolling Stones’ 50-year journey from teenagers to rock icons, publicists for the band said Thu...
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A half-dozen above-par entertainment options for Ryder Cup weekAug 30, 2012 5:00 am - Man cannot live on golf alone — even in Medinah. So if you're planning to be in town for the Ryder Cup in late September, you're going to want to get out and see some si...
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'Community that is Elgin' -- celebrating cultural diversity at iFestAug 29, 2012 2:00 pm - Dreaming of international travel, but low on funds? No worries. You can experience other cultures without leaving the Fox Valley this Saturday, Sept. 1, when the city of...