Entertainment
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Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge
Feb 04, 2025 6:46 am - A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers Monday to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial.
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St. Charles Singers to celebrate ‘Choral Connections’ with high school choirs Feb. 21-22 in St. CharlesFeb 03, 2025 10:42 pm - The St. Charles Singers choir will perform two concerts alongside six local high school choirs, allowing students to gain experience and build connections.
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Things to do Feb. 7-13: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars Live!’ and moreFeb 03, 2025 5:06 pm - Mark your calendar for Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” at the Now Arena, “Dancing With the Stars Live!” at the Rosemont Theatre, Disney On Ice’s “Let’s Dance!” at the Allstate Arena, “Groundhog Day The Musical” in Woodstock and more happening this week.
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Spotlight: Goodman assembles all-star cast for ‘Betrayal’ revivalFeb 03, 2025 4:11 pm - Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Helen Hunt and Tony Award-winner Robert Sean Leonard join Chicago theater veteran Ian Barford for Goodman Theatre’s revival of Harold Pinter’s classic “Betrayal.”
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Beyoncé announces 2025 ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, with Soldier Field shows May 15 and 17
Feb 03, 2025 1:27 pm - Starting this spring, Beyoncé will bring her Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” to stadiums in the U.S. and Europe, including two shows in May at Chicago’s Soldier Field.
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Barbershop quartets offer singing Valentine's Day surprises across western suburbsFeb 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Barbershop quartets from the Chorus of DuPage have been delighting Valentine's Day sweethearts for over a decade, surprising them by serenading them with love songs, smiles, and a rose.
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Book Review: Susan Barker returns with ‘Old Soul,’ a thrilling horror story that defies description
Feb 03, 2025 12:02 pm - Described in marketing materials as “literary horror,” Susan Barker’s “Old Soul” is a supernatural mystery that culminates in an old-fashioned chase scene in the Badlands of New Mexico that almost leaves readers with a sense of justice.
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The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show
Feb 03, 2025 7:11 am - All eyes at the Grammy Awards were on whether the most-nominated artist in the history of the telecast would finally walk away with the coveted album of the year trophy. She did. “We finally saw it happen,” host Trevor Noah said, almost in relief.
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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama ‘Meteor Garden,’ dies at age 48
Feb 03, 2025 6:53 am - Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.
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Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Feb 03, 2025 6:37 am - Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday’s Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award.