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Another local chef gets his own food show

In his turn on Bravo's "Top Chef Masters," Art Smith proved he's more than comfortable in front of the camera. He emerged the darling of the set, never afraid to shed a few tears or share a few hugs.


Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Another local chef gets his own food show

In his turn on Bravo's "Top Chef Masters," Art Smith proved he's more than comfortable in front of the camera. He emerged the darling of the set, never afraid to shed a few tears or share a few hugs.


When pigs fly: Chef Paula Deen accidentally hit by charity ham

ATLANTA -- Celebrity chef Paula Deen got an unexpected serving of ham -- across her face.


Jennifer Lopez jokes, puts fall in rearview mirror

Recovering quickly from her tumble on the American Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez laughed it off Monday as "part of the choreography."


Tonight, one celebrity steps all over the others
If you are a sincere "Dancing With the Stars" viewer, you wrestled with some serious questions Monday night. You, the call-in voter, had the power to award a trashtastic mirror-ball trophy to Mya, Donny Osmond or Kelly Osbourne. But with such murky contest rules, how did you decide who deserved it most?

Oprah's mom settles Milwaukee department store dispute

WAUKESHA, Wis.— Oprah Winfrey’s mother has settled a financial dispute with a high-end fashion store. Details of the agreement between Vernita Lee of Milwaukee and the Brookfield store, Valentina, have not been filed in Waukesha County Circuit Court. But, Valentina co-owner Tony Chirchirillo tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the store will receive some of the $155,000 he said the retailer was owed.


Monday, November 23, 2009

Adam Lambert performance at AMAs logs complaints
Taylor Swift swept the night, and Michael Jackson made history, but all anyone’s talking about today is Adam Lambert. And a lot of them are complaining. ABC says more than 1,500 people have called to complain about Adam Lambert’s sexually charged performance at the end of Sunday night’s American Music Awards.
Photos: American Music Awards red carpet Photos: American Music Awards live show Jennifer Lopez takes a fall at AMAs Taylor is tops, but Michael makes history

Oprah's little helpers move on
Paige Wiser: If Oprah is the center of the universe -- and we have no reason to doubt she is -- then she's not just shutting down a show. She's shaking up the cosmos. After all, she's responsible for launching a series of stars, comets and dwarf planets that are out there now on their own. What's next for those in Oprah's orbit?
Photos: Oprah's sidekicks

Jennifer Lopez takes a fall at AMAs

Among the most anticipated "comeback" performances at Sunday night's American Music Awards ceremony was the return of Jennifer Lopez. Would she win us over again or would she fall on her behind?

Photos: American Music Awards red carpet Photos: American Music Awards live show Taylor is tops, but Michael makes history

'Cougar Town' shuts down for Courteney

"Cougar Town" is quiet today as star and executive producer Courteney Cox deals with a secret family issue.


Colbert goes bobsledding

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- Comedian Stephen Colbert took the "Night Train" and it nearly left him speechless.


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Adam Lambert embraces his retro roots
Adam Lambert, the runner-up on season 8 of "American Idol," has a song on the "2012" film soundtrack, is performing on Sunday's American Music Awareds and his debut album, "For Your Entertainment," comes out Monday.


Viggo Mortensen on 'The Road'
Viggo Mortensen takes being a cool actor to extremes. For his new end-of-the-world drama “The Road,” he had to jump into a very cold ocean on location in Oregon. One wonders: Why can’t the world end in, say, Miami?

“That water was cold,” says Mortensen. “They had ambulances standing just in case. Of course, I asked for a second take and everyone was shocked because it was also 41 degrees outside in a howling wind.”


Saturday, November 21, 2009

Nicolas Cage turns in fearless performance in 'Bad Lieutenant'
Nicolas Cage figures he owes no apologies when critics gripe about all the Hollywood action flicks he's done. An Academy Award winner for "Leaving Las Vegas," Cage says commercial movies provide the freedom to do smaller, smarter films such as his offbeat cop tale "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call, New Orleans."

Friday, November 20, 2009

Oprah to Ebert: Like breaking up the most beautiful relationship
Oprah Winfrey told the Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert it wasn’t the decision that made her emotional — it was thought of the break up. “When I made the decision, no tears,” Winfrey told Ebert. “Thinking about talking to the viewers is what brought the tears, like breaking up what has been the most beautiful relationship.”
Oprah, Chicago lucky to have each other

Now, the late 'Jon & Kate'

You might say our national nightmare is over. Or is it just a TV series?


Ready, set go: Let's start missing oprah now!
Why put it off? In less than two years, she will vanish from sight as a five-hours-weekly broadcast TV fixture. How could we not feel early pangs of withdrawal? Let’s go ahead and start our seven stages of grief.


Moss' anti-food quote tough for experts to digest

Eating disorder experts criticized Kate Moss on Thursday after the supermodel cited as her motto a phrase used on Web sites that encourage girls to avoid eating.


Chaz Bono enjoys life as a man, calls decision 'best ever'

Chaz Bono says beginning the sex-change process to turn him from a woman to a man is "the best decision I've ever made."


Thursday, November 19, 2009

Keeping up with crass

Sounds like things were a little tense last week, the first time reality TV star Khloe Kardashian attended a Los Angeles Lakers game at L.A.'s Staples Center since she married Lakers star Lamar Odom.


Janet says Michael rejected help

Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene.


Ben Foster feels stress of soldiering in 'The Messenger'
Playing a young soldier who notifies families that their sons and daughters have been killed in combat weighed heavily on "The Messenger" star Ben Foster. "Two months before production, I spent time at Walter Reed hospital," Foster says.

'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan in Rosemont

The Dog Whisperer is headed this way.


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Oprah tries again with local man's makeover
It’s not often that America’s reigning daytime talk show queen issues a mea culpa, but that’s just what Oprah Winfrey does on her show Thursday. Bolingbrook resident Russell Davenport (no relation to this reporter) first appeared on the “Oprah” show 19 years ago as part of that show’s popular annual “Oprah! Make Over My Man!” segment.
The 'O' blog: Makeover redux

Chick magnet still works

Seems Chris Brown's conviction for beating up ex-girlfriend Rihanna hasn't hurt his love life.


Johnny Depp named People's Sexiest Man Alive — again
Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year’s “Sexiest Man Alive” is once again Johnny Depp. Depp nudged aside Jackman to get the coveted endorsement from People magazine on Wednesday. It’s the 46-year-old actor’s second time as “Sexiest Man Alive.” He also won in 2003.
Photos: People's 'Sexiest Man' covers

Palin's seen enough: Levi doesn't take it all off in spread

Those nude pictures of Levi Johnston are scheduled to go online this weekend, but don't expect to see everything.


'Twilight' time in L.A., and fan gets first bite
Laura Beringer may very well be the envy of every fan of the "Twilight" films and books. Beringer, 29, was one of more than 220,000 "Twihards" who entered a Volvo online sweepstakes, and she won the grand prize, including a round trip for two to Los Angeles with tickets to Hollywood premiere of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

Davlantes makes her move
Lewis Lazare: The public can talk all they want about Anna Davlantes, but will they flock to watch her in her new role as a contributing anchor and reporter on WFLD-Channel 32's 9 p.m. news? WFLD General Manager Michael Renda made the announcement of her hiring Tuesday, referring to her as one of the "most talked-about personalities" in the Chicago broadcasting business. Davlantes, who left WMAQ-Channel 5 July 30, begins her new job Monday.
Fox: Davlantes Joins Fox Chicago News

Bullock has more fun
It's not always easy being Jesse's girl. Just ask Sandra Bullock, who did something that didn't go over well at home. "I like the blond hair," she says of her light locks in the new film "The Blind Side." "But there was a very important person in my life who didn't want me to be blond. There wasn't an appreciation."

Ken Ober: MTV's 'Remote Control' host is dead at 52

LOS ANGELES -- Ken Ober, host of the 1980s MTV game show "Remote Control" has died. He was 52.


Krupa 'consistent,' but not good enough

LOS ANGELES -- Model Joanna Krupa is leaving "Dancing With the Stars."


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Even after Rihanna beating, women love Chris Brown
Bill Zwecker: Seems Chris Brown’s conviction for beating up ex-girlfriend Rihanna hasn’t had much effect on his love life. According to one Brown business associate — who claims to spend a lot of time at the R&B superstar’s house — Brown is constantly approached by women, often quite aggressively, ‘‘with most of them, without fail, figuring out some way to slip Chris their numbers,’’ said the source.
Rihanna talks about breaking down on new CD Incident nags Chris' career

Go to rehab? LiLo says no

Many of Lindsay Lohan's friends and business associates have been deeply concerned about the once-hot actress' continuing downward spiral -- fueled by her heavy drinking and less public but widely reported alleged drug use.


Pratts see show in them 'Hills'

Reality TV personalities Heidi and Spencer Pratt say they want to branch out from MTV's "The Hills" and star in their own reality show.


Blake at her Lively-est in sex scene with Arkin

Blake Lively gets plenty crazy on TV's "Gossip Girl," but to see her undressed atop a 75-year-old man, you'll have to go to the big screen.


Joe Perry on the road, on his own — for now
Being in a band for nearly 40 years is not something you plan, says Joe Perry. “It’s like, what are you going to watch on TV in three weeks?” asks the Aerosmith guitarist. “You don’t think about things like that. So the way that everything turned out, it just ... evolved.” And may still be evolving.
Show going on without Tyler, Perry says Tyler denies he's leaving Aerosmith

Shooting stars and a shoe star
Fashionistas were out in force Thursday night in search of the elusive -- the comfortable stiletto. New York-based designer Kenneth Cole welcomed 250 guests to his Chicago (540 N. Michigan) outpost to celebrate the launch of his new collection, 925 Technology Silver, and promised them just that.
Business and pleasure do mix, La Rabida shows

EDWARD WOODWARD | 1930-2009: Star of TV's 'Equalizer,' films, stage dies at 79

LONDON -- Edward Woodward, the star of the CBS series "The Equalizer" and films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79.


Business and pleasure do mix, La Rabida shows

This year's Friends of La Rabida's gala was a departure from the past; instead of tuxes and gowns, the dress was all business, and the fund-raising fete was held on a weeknight instead of the traditional Friday night.


Getting satire right: Site is a daily show of humor
From Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck to Bill Maher's targets in the 2008 comedic documentary "Religulous," those on the right of the spectrum often wind up as subjects of late-night zingers and scorching sendups. They are less often the originators of those sendups -- standouts such as Dennis Miller and his less comedically accomplished conservative compatriot Rush Limbaugh notwithstanding -- especially when it comes to taking conservative comrades to task.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Lindsay Lohan bolts from intervention by friends Don't get Fergie started Janet Jackson blames doctor for Michael's death Rosie admits lover moved out -- 2 years ago Oscar season comes early for 3 film veterans Jackson doc due in Vegas court in child money case Palin tells Winfrey she prays for Levi Johnston

Saturday, November 14, 2009

'Z-Movie' king is unlikeliest Oscar winner

Friday, November 13, 2009

Jolie, dad may reconnect Show going on without Tyler, Perry says Britney nixes Lucifer alliance Tonight only: Kurtis, Jacobson reunite

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Rosie's gaydar under fire Tyler denies he's leaving Aerosmith Swift sweeps Country Music Awards What's in a name? Not much, Goldberg hopes STONE'S DIVORCE IN LAST STAGE: Ex's knock on Wood: He cheated

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Trump, Omarosa make up for new reality show Girls just wanna see vampires Police: Boxer Mike Tyson detained at LAX Stedman Graham reflects on family, leadership, Oprah 'Other Kate' subpoenaed here 'Screenplay, not shakedown': Letterman extortion defense claim 'Stupid' cops erred, Katt Williams says Gordon Ramsay gets cooking at new Tuscan hotel Blago makes Mad mag 'dumbest' list

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Michael's doc in seclusion Rihanna talks about breaking down on new CD Ex-Miss California admits to making sex tape Burglary charges no laughing matter for comic Jackson's dad seeks to remove will administrators Culture of violence Letterman blackmail suspect asks court to drop case Dreamy rocker, fans dare to dream of cure

Monday, November 9, 2009

Dating like it's 1989 Brown wants privacy on fight details Mutual of Omaha drops 'Aha moment’ lawsuit against Oprah Ciao, Bella: 'New Moon' stars talk about breakup Beyonce expected to testify in copyright trial here

Sunday, November 8, 2009

ABC’s Roberts hits prime-time, gets Janet Jackson interview John Cusack saves the world in apocalyptic '2012'

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Wanda's with it! Sykes kicks off new talk show

Friday, November 6, 2009

Jackson brothers showcased in cable reality series England: their cup of tea Rihanna: 'Embarrassing' that I fell for an abuser Sakey: Pine beamed up for South Side tale Incident nags Chris' career

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Prejean won't go quietly Pitt loses his motorcycle to paparazzi in pursuit Rihanna: Going back to Brown after beating 'wrong' Nicole knows passion Angela Lansbury to get 1st Stephen Sondheim Award No high-tech tyranny for 'Carol' Hellboy chills No Doubt sues 'Band Hero' maker Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump returns to GBS Ramis finds North Shore is still his 'home base'

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Kiefer Sutherland drinking 'day and night' Jennifer Hudson: No place like home Hosting 2010 Oscars will be a two-man job Local actor a perfect fit for postal ads

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Not the E.N.D. for Fergie Colbert coming to Chicago for Second City anniversary Colbert sponsors U.S. Olympic Speedskating team Obama too thin? Gibson, girlfriend have a baby girl

Monday, November 2, 2009

Stripper? What stripper? Fergie isn't buying Josh's story In Romania, in a top hat, Ethan talks up Madonna Judge orders 2 paparazzi to avoid Nicole Leno says he’d return to ’Tonight’ if NBC asked Political junkie still 7 years from voting, calls for Obama

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Mo'Nique steps away from comic roots for 'Precious'

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Judge orders 3 to trial in Anna Nicole drug case Nick Jonas goes solo, but brothers aren't breaking up

Friday, October 30, 2009

Reining in Lindsay's dad 'Dancing' as naked as she can 'Slumdog' kids may learn hard way that school pays

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Life imitating 'Gossip' Halloween costumes wig out over hot celebs Schivarelli's gift

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

This is it for Janet, LaToya Brown to release first disc since legal woes Boss cancels after roadie dies Clapton ill, to miss Rock Hall concert Agassi admits using crystal meth in 1997 Madge, kids visit David's orphanage

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Bullock gets mom wish 'This Is It' director quits new 'Footloose' Gervais gives Globes a host Jay-Z, Alicia Keys perform at World Series Game 1 Kent's record Angels and athletes find heavenly spot Group number on 'Dancing With Stars'

Monday, October 26, 2009

Taylor x 2: Swift, Lautner more than 'just friends' Madonna's angle with Cruz Movie director ditches Scientology over gay marriage Morrissey, was it really nothing? Michael Jackson film is 'the show of all shows': director

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