Entertainment
Astellas Announces Launch of ‘What's Next Sweepstakes’ with Laila Ali
Astellas Pharma US, Inc., recently announced the launch of the "What's Next Sweepstakes," sponsored by Myrbetriq® (mirabegron). Fans age 18 and older can enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Los Angeles to attend a spring 2019 taping of ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" (DWTS).
The Miracle Center debuts world premiere theatrical adaption of ‘There’s a Coquí in my Shoe!’ as part of DESTINOS
The Miracle Center, 2311 N. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago’s Logan Square/ Hermosa community, presents the world premiere of Th ere’s a Coquí in My Shoe! as part of DESTINOS – the 2nd Chicago International Latino Th eater Festival.
2019 Dates Announced For Mariah Carey ‘The Butterfly Returns’ At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace
As she returns to the Las Vegas stage for her headlining residency, Mariah Carey has announced five new dates from Feb. 13 through Feb. 21, 2019 for “The Butterfly Returns” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Tickets for Feb. 2019 shows are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/Mariah
CHICAGO TO HOST SPECTACULAR WEEKEND OF MARINE MOTORSPORT
This weekend of September 1, Chicago’s 31st Street Harbor is set to throw up some challenges and turn up the heat on the P1 AquaX as the US series continues. This weekend will mark the penultimate event on the US series calendar, which has already visited the likes of Miami, FL., St Pete Beach FL, and most recently, Whiting, IN. It will also see the conclusion of the 2018 North East region series. Spectators can catch the action from both the amateur and pro enduro classes starting at 10:00am Saturday morning. One local rider who knows the Chicago 31st Street Harbor area like the back of his hand is Dean Harrison
ELLAbration with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
Let the holiday ELLAbration begin! Dee Alexander joins the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for a festive set of Ella Fitzgerald’s favorite holiday songs, paired with the CJO”s annual Nutcracker Suite, Duke Ellington’s iconic 1960 holiday album featuring jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Ella…Ellington…don’t miss Chicago’s jazziest holiday tradition, an evening of live music sure to put audiences in the holiday spirit.
A CJO Salute to Nancy Wilson
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO), under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, is turning 40 in 2018, marking four decades as Chicago’s longest running professional jazz orchestra.
The Queen Of Soul Has Died
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Louise Franklin, died on Aug. 16 at the age of 76 after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. The 18-time Grammy Award winner passed away at her home in Detroit with her family and loved ones by her side, according to a statement issued by Franklin’s family through her longtime publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn.
Chicago Women Produces, Directs and Writes Award Winning Rom Com
Chicago native Nancy Goodman’s new award - winning movie, Surprise Me, is the first romantic comedy to address emotional eating and binging. Written, directed and produced by Goodman the feature film looks at what is behind emotional eating, and how it affects our decisions, lives and love.
Walk the Emmys Red Carpet With Grey’s Anatomy Star Jason George
Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 star Jason George is offering fans the chance to walk the Emmys red carpet with him and attend the 70th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles as a VIP guest. You can download his video invitation at vimeo.com/281556768/ec5c832b21.
Mýa World Premieres New Video for ‘Damage’
What better way to celebrate your 20th anniversary in the game than to premiere your latest video on MTV’s TRL? Currently on a national and international tour, Grammy Award Winning Artist, Mýa, took a detour to MTV’s TRL to world premiere her new video, “Damage” with Sway on July 23rd. Th e video also digitally premiered on Complex.com
Universal Music Group To Expand Strategic Operations Within Africa
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, recently announced a signifi cant expansion in French-speaking Africa, with the launch of a new strategic division within French-speaking Africa markets with a focus on discovering and supporting local music talent in-order to maximize the commercial opportunities for artists and labels throughout French-speaking Africa to reach audiences globally.
Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honors Notable Celebrities, Community Leaders and Entertainers
Several notable celebrities, community leaders and entertainers descended on the city of New Orleans once again to attend the 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, held recently at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans. They were joined by attendees from across the nation who converged to recognize this year’s recipients of the distinguished awards, including popular Political Commentator Symone Sanders, renown actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, Black Girls CODE CEO Kimberly Bryant and next generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Monique Vann-Brown.
Sarah Kim appointed String Orchestra and Preparatory String Director for the Hyde Park Youth Symphony
The Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) recently announced the appointment of Sarah Kim as String Orchestra and Preparatory String Director for the HPYS. In this position, Kim will be responsible for rehearsing the organization’s two string ensembles which focus on beginning and intermediate young musicians from area grade and middle schools.
Cast of Smokey Joe’s Cafe ready to make it happen
They say the neon lights are bright off Broadway! The new production of Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, officially opens on Sunday, July 22.
