Entertainment
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Book Review: Robin Cook sets his latest thriller in the iconic Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital
Dec 03, 2024 9:21 am - The building on New York’s East Side that used to house Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital has inspired tales of horror. For novelist Robin Cook, who interned there in the 1960s, it’s the perfect setting for his latest medical thriller, “Bellevue.”
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Concerts Dec. 6-12: Mavis Staples, Pentatonix, Andrea Bocelli, Smashing PumpkinsDec 03, 2024 8:41 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Mavis Staples’ 85th Hometown Birthday Celebration, Pentatonix’s “Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour,” Twisted Xmas with The Smashing Pumpkins, Andrea Bocelli and more.
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Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches ‘The Oprah Podcast’
Dec 03, 2024 8:00 am - Oprah Winfrey has a new book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day.
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Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music’s 2024 song chart and women make history
Dec 03, 2024 7:57 am - “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar’s smash topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
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Dark comedy ‘A Different Man’ surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards
Dec 03, 2024 7:02 am - In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature film at the 34th Gotham Awards on Monday night.
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Santa to greet visitors at McHenry Outdoor Theater Dec. 6-7, 13-14Dec 02, 2024 8:56 pm - Fortunately for area theater buffs, and before things grow altogether too hectic for him, Santa plans to check out the McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor Dec. 6-7 and 13-14.
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Woodridge woman on ‘Wheel of Fortune’Dec 02, 2024 1:19 pm - A Woodridge resident will appear on the television game show “Wheel of Fortune.”
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Ted Danson to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden GlobesDec 02, 2024 1:17 pm - The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star Ted Danson by naming him the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025.
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Greet the season at Geneva’s Christmas Walk and Holiday House TourDec 02, 2024 12:51 pm - Geneva’s annual Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour aims to offer a combination of tradition and surprise.
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Dickens in Dundee to feature tree lightings, parade, living window displaysDec 02, 2024 12:31 pm - Kick off the Christmas season with Dickens in Dundee, now in its 37th year. The annual festival begins on Friday, Dec. 6, with tree lighting ceremonies in both villages.