Robin Givens Bares Her Soul – By Allison Kugel
byActress Robin Givens has played many roles in her life – retiring wallflower not being among them. She burst onto the scene as the…
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Robert Townsend Returns to Chicago – By Clarence Waldron
byRobert Townsend, 62, has traveled a long way from his native West Side of Chicago. Take a look at how much the man has…
Tony Bennett Leaves His Heart At Ravinia On June 21 – By Clarence Waldron
byOn June 21, legendary singer Anthony Benedetto – better known to the world as Tony Bennett – will perform at Ravinia for the 40th…
India Arie: More Than “Worthy” – by Clarence Waldron
bySinger India Arie has released her new album Worthy and although we have an idea of what it will sound like thanks to the singles…
“Heavy Pocket” Illuminating and Moving – By Rick & Brenda McCain
byWhat are you willing to risk to fight for what you believe in? This is the question posed of a young man who decides…
Singer Eva Ruwe Celebrates “A Good Man” – By Clarence Waldron
byBlack men seem to be under siege, but rising Chicago singer Eva Ruwè celebrates the positive side of brothers. In her debut single, Good…
The Barbecue Sizzles In Goodman’s “Lottery Day” – By Rick and Brenda McCain
byLottery Day Through April 28 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn Street. Written by: Ike Holter Directed by: Lili-Anne Brown Running time: 2 hours, 15…
Music Carolyn Brings “Fireworks and Ocean Waves”
byCarolyn Richardson, aka Music Carolyn, is a singer, songwriter, and music supervision executive. Though born in Dallas and raised in Houston, she cut her…
Dante Hall Puts New Twist On Old School Music!
byChicago native Dante Hall is an independent artist well regarded among his musical peers as a force to be reckoned with. The long-established vocalist…
Don’t Miss Snoop Dogg’s Musical Saturday At The Arie Crown!
byIt’s been 25 years since rapper, producer, singer, entrepreneur, actor, TV game show host, football coach, and weed enthusiast Snoop Dogg released his debut…
Love Is A Business With J.L. Kirkwood
byJ.L. Kirkwood is a bestselling author, award-winning poet, and certified relationship/career coach. With almost two decades of experience and a master’s degree in marriage…
Viva, Aretha!
by“I saw you crying and I saw you responding, but I was just about to bust wide open. You talk about being moved, not…