5 Must-Read Celebrity Gossip Blogs
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5 New, Must-See TV Shows
Forget tailgating and Thanksgiving—the best thing about fall is finally getting our weekly dose of TV goodness!
New Trier Alums Perform on NBC’s “The Sing-Off”
When the a capella group The Dartmouth Aires decided to try out for NBC’s new show “The Sing Off” in Boston this spring, they were up against hundreds of other groups. Once reserved for the preppy elite, today, a capella is as much a part of college life as beer. Only 16 groups were selected […]
Locally Filmed “Contagion” Hits Theaters This Weekend
Stephen Soderbergh shot parts of his star-studded film about a highly infectious virus in Glencoe and at Wilmette’s Central School. The film, which is an ultra-realistic portrayal of an epidemic, features Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard and Jude Law. To read more about the movie, visit these links: TribLocal coverage […]
A Conversation with Joan Cusack
Evanston native and Chicago resident Joan Cusack is not only a prolific and often hilarious actress, but also a mother of two who is always giving back. Cusack has acted in movies and TV shows for more than 30 years. Daughter of actor and filmmaker Richard Cusack, she trained at Evanston’s Piven Theatre Workshop, with […]
A Conversation with Jeremy Piven and His Mom, Joyce
On June 25, Evanston’s Piven Theatre Workshop will celebrate its 40th anniversary. The gala honors alums Jeremy Piven, John and Joan Cusack, and Aidan Quinn, among others. Those actors are just a few of the celebrated artists that the acclaimed theater and training center has produced (others are Kate Walsh, Hope Davis, Lili Taylor and […]
Jennifer Beals: The Chicago Native’s Next Act
Jennifer Beals traded the torn, off-the-shoulder sweatshirt look from her “Flashdance” days for a buttoned-up uniform, playing the city’s first female police superintendent in Fox’s now-defunct “The Chicago Code.” Before making her mark as a steel worker by day/exotic dancer by night at age 19, Beals grew up mostly on Chicago’s South Side (though her […]
Mother’s Day Movies: 8 Flicks for Mothers and Daughters
We looked beyond the old standards (“Terms of Endearment,” anyone?) to bring you movies that will intrigue both mothers and daughters. Minimal tissues required! Freaky Friday Rating: PG The best way to understand your mom is to spend a day in her shoes, as we learn from this wild, family-friendly film. The original, circa […]
Marlee Matlin: Actress, Activist and North Shore Native
You might have noticed that Marlee Matlin is kicking butt in Donald Trump’s boardroom on “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Considering the career she’s had—defying the supposed limits of a disability—it’s really no surprise. In a recent episode, she led her team to victory in a charity competition, raising $1 million for her organization of choice, the […]
Days Of Our Lives Stars Visit Chicago
Days Of Our Lives can now sit on your coffee table! Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell and other cast members were in town over the weekend to promote their new book, “Days of Our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos,” which was released to coincide with the show’s 45th anniversary. “It’s a fantastic […]
