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Megastars and memorable moments: A look back at past Super Bowl halftime shows
Feb 2, 2020 7:31 AM - Regardless of your musical tastes, it seems the Super Bowl halftime show has gone there. From the sublime (Tony Bennett) to the ridiculous (Janet Jackson), the shows draw nearly as much attention as the game itself. -
'Hair Love' director wants to win Oscar in honor of Kobe
Jan 31, 2020 10:55 AM - When Matthew A. Cherry became a best animated short Oscar nominee for "Hair Love," that was initially good enough for him, until he heard about the death of Kobe Bryant, a former professional athlete -- just like himself -- who was nominated in the same category in 2018. -
Run DMC frontman in Naperville Friday to talk love, marriage, faith
Jan 30, 2020 6:26 AM - Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, a former member of the pioneering hip-hop group Run DMC, and his wife, Justine Simmons, will talk about bringing old-school love back when they discuss their second book, "Old School Love: And Why It Works," Friday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. -
Will Grammy voters take the 'Old Town Road' on Sunday?
Jan 26, 2020 7:32 AM - The 2020 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be the night of the new kids, with Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X leading in nominations. How will the awards play out? Watch for yourself starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, on CBS. -
Book review: Bios put spotlight on director Lumet, actor McKellen
Jan 26, 2020 6:00 AM - New biographies of director Sidney Lumet and actor Ian McKellen shed welcome if uneven light on their stellar careers in theater, film and television while exploring events that shaped their desire to entertain and challenge audiences. -
Brittany Howard looks past and forward ahead of the Grammys
Jan 25, 2020 7:27 AM - For Brittany Howard, stepping away from the roots-rockers Alabama Shakes wasn't easy -- but it was necessary. Her song "History Repeats" competes for best rock performance and best rock song at Sunday's Grammy Awards. -
Jim Lehrer of the 'MacNeil-Lehrer Report' dies at 85
Jan 23, 2020 12:51 PM - Jim Lehrer, co-host and later host of the nightly PBS "NewsHour" that for decades offered a thoughtful take on current events, has died, PBS said Thursday. He was 85.
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Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
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Parents scramble to keep up with genius kids in new Fox sitcom 'Outmatched'
Jan 20, 2020 6:00 AM - Maggie Lawson and Jason Biggs play parents of four kids, three of whom are geniuses, in the new Fox sitcom "Outmatched," premiering Thursday, Jan. 23. -
Loverboy is 'Working for the Weekend' at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre
Jan 19, 2020 7:32 AM - During their '80s heyday, the Canadian rockers of Loverboy experienced some of their greatest Chicago success in the suburbs. And Saturday, Jan. 25, the band returns to headline Waukegan's Genesee Theatre.
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