Entertainment
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Conan O’Brien plays Aunt Gladys and takes shots at AI and Chalamet at 2026 Oscars
Mar 16, 2026 7:11 am - Conan O’Brien played on his famous red hair and pale skin for an Aunt Gladys opening at the Oscars and took shots at artificial intelligence, the Oscars’ move to YouTube and Timothée Chalamet’s takes on the fine arts.
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What to stream: A new ‘Peaky Blinders movie, BTS, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert
Mar 16, 2026 5:15 am - A new “Peaky Blinders” movie called “The Immortal Man” and Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara teaming up to star in a new psychological thriller called “Imperfect Women” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture at 98th Academy Awards
Mar 15, 2026 10:30 pm - Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood’s top honor to a comic, multigenerational American saga of political resistance.
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It’s good to be the king: Tribute artists vie to be top Elvis in St. CharlesMar 15, 2026 5:18 pm - Tribute artists from around the country vied to see who would be crowned the king of rock and roll Sunday during the 14th Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist competition Sunday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
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Prince Harry and Meghan slam author of new book on royals for ‘deranged conspiracy’
Mar 15, 2026 2:04 pm - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have hit back at the author of a new book on Britain’s royal family, describing his writing as “deranged conspiracy and melodrama.”
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‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as ‘Reminders of Him’ overperforms
Mar 15, 2026 1:46 pm - Pixar’s “Hoppers” held onto the top slot at the box office, bouncing back with $28.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Colleen Hoover’s “Reminders of Him” added to the author’s successful streak at the box office.
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‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards
Mar 15, 2026 8:04 am - Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler. Most would call that a win-win.
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Thousands enjoy St. Patrick’s parades in Palatine, St. CharlesMar 14, 2026 4:59 pm - St. Patrick's Day parades took place throughout the suburbs Saturday, though due to fickle weather morning parades had sunshine, while snow flurries fell during ones that took place in the afternoon.
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Five breweries in six weeks: Chicago’s craft beer closures have brewers on guard
Mar 14, 2026 1:45 pm - At least five Chicago breweries have closed or announced closures this year, and industry experts predict more are on the way.
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All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opensMar 14, 2026 11:30 am - While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment district it now anchors.