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TV series filmed in Illinois generate $92 million

rtmadmincd - October 3, 2012

Photo caption: Chicago Fire stars Eamonn Walker (Chief Wallace Boden), retired Chicago firefighter Archie Chaney Jr. and Charlie Barnett (Peter Mills) on the...

CHICO AND RITA: A STORY OF LOVE, PASSION, AND GREAT JAZZ

rtmadmincd - October 3, 2012

Fernando Trueba has been an entertainment professional for over four decades. His passion for film and music are themes throughout his work as...

Ga. police break up scuffle at BET Hip-Hop Awards

rtmadmincd - September 30, 2012

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police officers broke up an altercation Saturday evening between two groups at the seventh annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, but no...

Singers promote positive reality with ‘R&B Divas’

rtmadmincd - September 28, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Catfights among women on "Love & Hip Hop," ''Basketball Wives" and "The Real Housewives" franchises are not unusual. In...

Lil Wayne opens skate park in New Orleans

rtmadmincd - September 27, 2012

Photo caption: Recording artist Lil Wayne skates in a new skateboard park he helped finance along with Glu Agency and Mountain Dew, in...

Demi Lobo brings talent contest to DuSable

rtmadmincd - September 26, 2012

Pop princess and radio personality (WGCI) Demi Lobo will the 4th Annual Demi Lobo Most Talented Under 12 competition Oct. 6 a the...

Chicago Symphony musicians go on strike

rtmadmincd - September 22, 2012

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association said orchestra musicians went on strike Saturday after rejecting proposals for a three-year contract. The contract...

Buddy Guy looks to the future of the blues

rtmadmincd - September 20, 2012

CHICAGO (AP) — Ask Chicago guitar legend Buddy Guy about the future of the blues and he'll give a depressing — but direct...

Review: The Court Theater presents August Wilson’s Jitney

rtmadmincd - September 19, 2012

August Wilson (1945-2005) is one of the most influential and talented contemporary playwrights. His theatrical masterpieces capture the pure heart and soul of...

Comedienne Kellye Howard presents female comedy competition

rtmadmincd - September 19, 2012

Kellye Howard and Lady of Laughter Ent. LLC present the 4th annual Funniest Female Comedy Competition Sunday at Jokes & Notes, 4641 S....