Entertainment
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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.
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810 Entertainment brings bowling, dining, gaming to The Arboretum of South BarringtonMar 17, 2026 1:42 pm - A new entertainment venue offering an all-in-one destination for dining, games and private events is now open at The Arboretum of South Barrington.
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Antitrust trial against Live Nation, Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
Mar 17, 2026 1:34 pm - The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in a New York federal court with three dozen states, including Illinois, remaining in the case a week after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew.
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Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and The Smashing Pumpkins to headline Lollapalooza 2026
Mar 17, 2026 12:32 pm - Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae, Chicago rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and K-pop star JENNIE are among this year’s Lollapalooza headliners, the festival revealed Tuesday.