Entertainment
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DuPage youth jazz ensemble chasing New York gloryMar 18, 2026 12:50 pm - The jazz stars of tomorrow can be found in DuPage County. The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will put its chops on display at the 31st annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City April 30-May 2.
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An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
Mar 18, 2026 12:19 pm - A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking.
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Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbsMar 18, 2026 12:11 pm - Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.
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8 new stores, entertainment venues coming to Woodfield MallMar 18, 2026 10:53 am - Lindt Swiss Master Chocolatiers has led a wave of eight new stores and entertainment venues coming to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this spring.
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Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married
Mar 18, 2026 8:22 am - Zendaya’s new ring has led many to believe she’s married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn’t confirming it and shared why she’s intentional about keeping her personal life private.
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Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting
Mar 17, 2026 8:54 pm - The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s show, which aired live on ABC and was streamed on Hulu.
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Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ.
Mar 17, 2026 4:10 pm - Colombian performer Shakira has spent the last year on her first global tour since 2018, breaking boundaries as she goes. And, in February, it was announced that she is a 2026 nominee for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “I feel really humbled and excited at the same time,” she says.
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Best Bets: Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero DayMar 17, 2026 3:47 pm - The Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero Day, Lyric presents a new Spanish-language opera about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Chicago Magic Lounge co-founder Luis Carreon debuts his new one-man show and comedian Jimmy Pardo headlines Zanies in Rosemont.
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Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the US Census and ancient India
Mar 17, 2026 3:23 pm - Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among this year’s winners of prizes handed out by the J. Anthony Lukas Project, named for the late author and investigative journalist.
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Dining out: Andy’s fetes turning 40 with birthday-inspired treatsMar 17, 2026 2:29 pm - Andy’s Frozen Custard is celebrating its 40th anniversary with birthday-inspired treats, Niche in Geneva and The Greggory in South Barrington are hosting specialty dinners, and where to find more Lenten specials in the suburbs.