entertainment
Vote: Who belongs in Chicago’s all-star band?
Think of it as a fantasy music league: We’ve selected some of the biggest and best figures from Chicago’s rock and pop music history — singers, MCs, instrumentalists — and lined them up as auditioners for the ultimate Chicago all-star band. You can pick one from each category and compile your dream local band.
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Beach Boys lead a hit parade
BURBANK, Calif. — The Beach Boys, flanked by Foster the People and Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, are pouring on the harmonies in a rousing run-through of “Good Vibrations.” After years strained by acrimony and lawsuits, the iconic surf-pop band is having fun, fun, fun. Beach …Read More
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Outguess Ebert: Best picture race a black-and-white case | Contest
Two movies about the movies are vying for the top Oscar, but "The Artist" has the edge, and Jean Dujardin and Viola Davis are on their way to acceptance speeches. Disagree? You could win a trip to Hollywood.
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Muti and the CSO create a beautiful sound in Schubert and ‘Night Ferry’
This week’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra subscription program, heard Thursday night at Symphony Center, finds Riccardo Muti wading hip-deep into luscious scores from Schubert and the world premiere “Night Ferry” by Mead co-composer-in-residence Anna Clyne. The CSO delivered a performance that a composer can only dream of, filled with beautiful playing.
People
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Beyonce, Jay-Z debut Blue Ivy in online photos
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Madonna not happy about M.I.A.’s gesture during Super Bowl halftime show
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Josh Lucas of ‘The Firm’ on his ‘strange’ upbringing
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Obama watches Showtime’s ‘Homeland’ so Washington tunes in, actor says
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LA police search for escapee who stalked Madonna
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Fans and friends remember Don Cornelius at memorial service
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Bankruptcy for Busey
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Katy Perry, Russell Brand finalize divorce
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Robert Downey Jr. welcomes son No. 2
Television
‘Revenge’: It’s payback time in prime time
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Josh Lucas of ‘The Firm’ on his ‘strange’ upbringing
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Obama watches Showtime’s ‘Homeland’ so Washington tunes in, actor says
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Chicago native goes up ‘The River’
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Dr. House hangs up his Fox TV stethoscope
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CNN suspends Martin for ‘offensive’ Super Bowl comments
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Elizabeth Taylor auctions raise $183 million
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Jersey City clears ‘Jersey Shore’ spinoff
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Thursday’s talk shows
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Kristen Bell happy in her new ‘House’
Music
Vote: Who belongs in Chicago’s all-star band?
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A higher power — Reunited Megadeth finds God to their liking
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Conner on Obama playlist: From Jennifer Hudson to the Boss to Aretha to ELO to Ledisi
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Dave Mustaine rejoins Metallica — briefly
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The Playlist: Beatles edition!
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Ticket Line 02.10.12
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Club Hopping 02.10.12
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Reunited Darkness primed for new album release
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Cody Simpson out to prove he’s got staying power
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Paul McCartney, Elton John, others to perform for queen
Stage
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Contemporary choreographers set Joffrey Ballet on fire
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The Guide — Theater Listings 02.10.12
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Fancy footwork takes on romantic airs at River North Dance
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‘Superior Donuts’ comes home in
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Broadway’s ‘War Horse’ riding into Chicago
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Joffrey Ballet unveils its ‘Maverick’ 2012-13 season
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Green Day concert spectacle overwhelms ‘American Idiot’ story
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Bring on da punk: From Green Day to Great White Way
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Religion, pornography, love cross paths in ill at ease ‘Hesperia’
Movies
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‘The Artist’s’ Uggie and ‘War Horse’ among Pawscar award winners
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Laid-back Woody Harrelson takes on ‘heavy’ role in ‘Rampart’
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‘Buzzkill’ a film fit for the Second City label
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Michael Caine’s ‘Journey’ one for the grandchildren
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Denzel props up formulaic thriller ‘Safe House’
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Family fare: Movie reviews for parents
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New on DVD: In stores next week
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‘Journey’ comes full circle for Dwayne Johnson
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‘Chronicle’ the No. 1 movie after a big viral push





