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Friday, May 9, 2008

An inciteful Second City show? Thank the stars Dolly Parton's equal parts Vaudeville, Vegas and vocals Wedded miss in new Kutcher, Diaz comedy Ministry farewell show nearly ignores band's history Cider rules as fruity beer alternative full of gusto Chicago painter's work inspired translation to stage Speaking with Craig Robinson With sympathy: Ministry kills off band on final tour The mix: Really cool things to do Club hopping Virtual L Take Mother's Day outside by going on a family outing Tony Awards make Whoopi their ceremony host Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Raffo brings Iraqi women to life in 'Desire' 'Imaginary' maps go beyond borders in Spertus Museum show

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Study: 'Daily Show,' 'O'Reilly Factor' have a lot in common Rockin' Robyn shifts gears from old R&B roots 'Vivian Girls' keeps audience on toes Common has new album, 'Terminator' role on tap Weekend Warrior Rules inspired by E2 stampede approved 'Grand Theft Auto IV' tops $500M in first week's sales Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Is the city council trying to silence live music? John Mayer's reputation worries Jen's friends 'Enchanted April' showers audience with sunshine, smarts Second City announcing new online venture Oxygen's Sunday night 'Talk Sex' show going silent after six seasons Made your Mother's Day plans yet? Drink of the Week: Henry II martini Hollywood producers suspend talks with Screen Actors Guild 'Adding Machine' tallies more wins for Next Theatre Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Can you stand losing them — again? Police call it quits Chicago's rich and famous share their pet names Hard Rock's walls of fame get makeover Holy heroes! Studio striking while 'Iron Man' is hot 'Emmett Till' is a triumphant retelling of familiar tragedy Superheroes show off costume design for exhibit CSO'S Italian stallion Here we go again: 'Mamma Mia!' on the way De la Fuente a one-armed 'Dancing' bandit In the know Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Muti takes on role as music director at CSO

Monday, May 5, 2008

Robin Williams tapes 'Ellen,' plays Lakeshore twice Reclaiming a voice for the real Emmett Till '10 Virgins' a fairy-tale mishmash A comedy-drama switcheroo on CBS Summer movie preview: A season of cinema Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato The Hot Seat: Black Kids

Sunday, May 4, 2008

An immigrant's rude reception Jim White, at home in the country at last 'IL-Informed' skits are ill-conceived

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Mahler in Haitink's hands Ye olde New Kids set tour dates, Oct. 4 in Chicago Snipes appeals his tax case Fear not critters' reputations at zoo's new exhibit Entertainment in brief

Friday, May 2, 2008

Ellen does Chicago Shout! Sixties fashion dictates 'Mod' musical 'Iron Man' game goes for the gold, but earns silver Stay up all night at Looptopia Filmmaker Errol Morris tries to peer through the fog of war Virtual L: Red Line Morse stop Walters reveals '70s affair The mix: Really cool things to do Switch to spring has festival blooming boldly Club hopping Ticketline Speaking with Ralphie May Sights for sore feet Upper Deck fields Yankees and presidents for '08 'Imaginary' maps go beyond borders in Spertus Museum exhibit

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Movie review: Downey steels the show as 'Iron Man' Local H saves the breakup album in '12 Angry Months' Lemonheads celebrate 'Ray' — and its cover star Chicago politics come alive in musical, but it's no landslide Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Broken boards, sore hand still no ticket to Oprah Weekend Warrior

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Gasp! David Blaine breaks record on 'Oprah' Truth, justice, & rock 'n' roll British quintet Elbow welcomes Chicago fans like family All-'American' bash here 'CSI' star winds up in own crime scene Paula Abdul left 'empty' by song that wasn't How much wood can an Oprah fan chuck — or chop? Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Twain fans shall meet at jubilee Drink of the Week...

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

'Grand Theft Auto IV' steals from headlines for action Britney Spears returning to 'How I Met Your Mother' 'Die! Mommie' earns laughs, gasps Roger Waters would like his giant pig back, please Vampire Weekend hopes the bloodletting is behind them Bassett joining 'ER' for final season Entertainment briefs Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato In the know

Monday, April 28, 2008

Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z share a night of hustle and flow At Ebertfest, the show must go on -- and does A world traveler, getting his eyes full Great America ride takes you on wild run through Gotham The Hot Seat: 'Fiorello!' Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato

Sunday, April 27, 2008

A farmer's crop of babes A holy card for Chicago Nina Simone's daughter does it her way Ghosts of Abu Ghraib

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Doogie grows up Nick Lachey to host 'High School Musical' reality show Reunited Portishead adjusts to life on the road Rock star kids try to make a name for themselves Shedd uses dragons and lizards to get attention Winehouse held overnight after arrest Entertainment in brief

Friday, April 25, 2008

Madonna reigns supreme with tasty 'Hard Candy' Newlywed Gary Coleman already on 'Divorce Court' Tina Fey is bringing up 'Baby Mama' 'American Life' at the movies Wordplay comes first for songwriter-singer Doug Hoekstra Mart creates one-stop shopping for art Three for the show Arboretum welcomes insect invasion of 'Big Bugs' Club hopping Ticketline Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Latest G.I. Joe battle is for popularity Virtual L: Southport Brown Line stop Ito devotional works in Chicago debut The mix: Really cool things to do

Thursday, April 24, 2008

When characters die on this show, they aren't really 'Lost' Artropolis: Carrie Secrist's 5 galleries you must see Shot Baker cooks up explosive old-school punk Joe Jackson trio renews old songs, delights with new Entertainment briefs Weekend Warrior

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Kanye West, Jay-Z party down at L.A. bash Ebert: My heart will be in Urbana for annual Ebertfest Stars align with candidates 'Gone With the Wind' blows into London's West End Rap stars spread the gospel, but is it a mixed message? Drink of the Week: Entertainment briefs Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Fire hits set of Johnny Depp movie

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

First Lady here 'Today,' Obama talks smack on WWE History turns confusing and amusing They'll be bahck: 'Terminator' returns to TV, movies Gospel Music Channel takes off on wings of a dove Wrigleyville bar up for sale Pianist Aimard's reading of Bach is food for thought Entertainment briefs In the know: Irena Knezevic Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato

Monday, April 21, 2008

Kanye West: on the market again Tracy Letts' 'August: Osage County' up for more awards Santana celebrates personal history at Allstate show Bullock, husband in head-on crash Artie Lange retuns to Howard Stern show The Hot Seat: Iron and Wine

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Tiny Fey's revolution Crashing the Artropolis party A night to remember Andy Palacio 'Visitor' puts human face on its message For Castillo, an art fair of his own

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Revolver to reload with on-line vocalist search CSO's Chenoweth night open to public Blind Melon reunites for posthumous CD, tour Lance Bass now using voice to urge dialogue Japanese crafts exhibit leaves children smiling Daily bridge club

Friday, April 18, 2008

Saul Williams relies on Internet for third CD launch Chicago music makes landing at airports East, West, Chicago — pizza is where it is Meet Judd Apatow's newest cast member Shows that feed your head as well as your tummy Earth Day celebrations kick off today The mix: really cool things to do Club hopping Ticket line Chicagoans accused of threatening famous 'Hollywood' sign Rex children's concert is one for the books Virtual L: Granville Red Line stop Theater on the Lake makes plans for summer 'Soldiers' exhibit reveals black experience in Vietnam Students to show, sell works at gallery exhibit

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Jim Skafish looks back at his (and Chicago's) punk legacy Being Sarah Marshall Museum ups 'wow' factor with new displays Kanye's DJ leads charge at hometown hip-hop show The Sims passes 100 million in sales, chasing Mario Pete Wentz was wrong: Ashlee Simpson is pregnant Entertainment in brief Weekend Warrior

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Cindy McCain latest pol's wife to land a TV gig Chicago guy not 'Biggest Loser,' but still a big winner The reel Deal: How nation looked in '30s Armitage puts punk sensibilities on display Six Flags plans to develop content, characters like Disney Entertainment briefs Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Drink of the Week

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Another rockin' fest lineup — but are there too many? Which is art: 'Spindle' or 'Picasso'? Second City serves musty 'Old Men' Why be a 'Guitar Hero' when you can conduct? Poker, video games now at ... your local library? Entertainment briefs Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato In the know:

Monday, April 14, 2008

'Knute Rockne' premiere wins one for the Gipper Screaming Mimi Wachowski brothers to open studio in Chicago Head of Femur celebrates 'Great Plains' at Schuba's Cate Blanchett gives birth to third son Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Reality TV director charged with false imprisonment The Hot Seat: Koko, Styx

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Chicago: A city changed and unchanged Morgan Spurlock hunts Osama in new movie Norah's heartbreak eased by kissing Jude Hide the toothpaste! It's Donny and Marie Rowling battles in court to prevent a "Harry Potter" encyclopedia Dr. Phil employees bail out teen involved in YouTube beating Britney Spears in minor fender bender

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Bickering, shtick and pith 100th birthday at conservatory New Broadway shows in Chicago Neil Patrick Harris clarifies Britney Spears remarks Exotic colors in CSO's 'Firebird' Entertainment briefs

Friday, April 11, 2008

Guitar 'heroes' not fretting the glare of the spotlight Violent outburst leads Stern's sidekick to quit show Mayfield hears calm in storm when playing trumpet Club hopping Historical journey of discovery found in 'Hana's Suitcase' The mix: Really cool things to do Ticket line Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Artwork no laughing matter to Nora Dunn Virtual L: DePaul hosts exhibit of photos from Ellis Island Artist's exhibit paints picture of print media Quilters patch together impressive festival lineup 'Mr. Cub' hopes his wine hits home run for charity

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Improv guru takes center stage in 'The Real World' MySpace links with U.K. firm to distribute programming 'George Foreman's gonna punch my lights out' Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Weekend Warrior

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