CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Interview, Portrait: Paris Hilton on ‘The World According to Paris’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2011 - 11:59amCHICAGO – Paris Whitney Hilton has been a celebrity on the scene for over ten years now. Her image and staying power continues to draw interest, as she launched a new TV series recently on the Oxygen Channel, “The World According to Paris.”
Slideshow: Oprah, Paris Hilton Highlight 20-Portrait Gallery at ‘The Cable Show 2011’ in Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 10, 2011 - 7:40pmCHICAGO – The excitement was in Chicago last month as ‘The Cable Show 2011” gathered at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Many celebrities associated with the cable industry, including Oprah Winfrey, Paris Hilton and Kelsey Grammer, participated in the event and provided meet-and-greet opportunities.
Interviews: Star Actresses Tippi Hedren, Stella Stevens, Karen Lynn Gorney
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 6, 2011 - 12:56pmCHICAGO – The Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show yields many surprise guests, and it is the actresses who often have the most interesting stories. Tippi Hedren (”The Birds”), Stella Stevens (original “The Nutty Professor”) and Karen Lynn Gorney (”Saturday Night Fever”) shared their insights.
Exclusive Portrait: Betty White’s New Book ‘If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won’t)’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 5, 2011 - 9:09pmCHICAGO – It stands to reason that Betty White’s latest sitcom is called “Hot in Cleveland.” The veteran “Golden Girl” has had a hot and unprecedented late career surge, augmented by the Facebook campaign that resulted in her hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010. She was in Chicago recently to promote her new book, “If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won’t).”
Interviews: Hollywood Legends Ernest Borgnine, Bruce Dern
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 5, 2011 - 11:30amCHICAGO – The wonderful bonus of the Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show is the opportunity to meet the real stars of past film eras. Ernest Borgnine and Bruce Dern were there during the show in March of this year.
Interview, Portrait: La Toya Jackson Talks Michael Jackson, Celebrity Life
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 28, 2011 - 5:29amCHICAGO – La Toya Jackson has been making news for two weeks now, as she tours with her new book, “Starting Over.” In it, she relates that her brother Michael Jackson feared for his life, and his premature demise might have had implications beyond the cause-of-death revelations.
Slideshow: 7-Portrait Comedian Gallery of 2011 ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 26, 2011 - 12:27amCHICAGO – Last week, June 14-19, Chicago felt the roar of hilarity as it hosted the 2011 “Just for Laughs” festival, sponsored by the TBS Network. For five rollicking days, the Windy City entertained audiences at venues all around town, with both name comic celebrities, local stand-up and the Chicago school of improvisation.
Exclusive Portrait: Whitney Cummings at ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 19, 2011 - 5:05pmCHICAGO – The unique comic stylings of Whitney Cummings took centerstage June 16th at the Vic Theatre here, as part of the TBS “Just for Laughs Chicago.” Cummings wowed the audience with her hilarious set, and took down the house with her demonstration of the “money shot.”
Interview: Emmy-Nominated Noah Wyle Looks to the ‘Falling Skies’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 16, 2011 - 10:57amCHICAGO – Noah Wyle stars in the upcoming TNT series “Falling Skies,” a family drama dressed up like an alien-invasion series and premiering Sunday, June 19th, 2011.
Slideshow: Five-Image Gallery at ‘Franklin & Bash’ Chicago Screening
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 1, 2011 - 9:50amCHICAGO – The publicity machine was in full force a couple weeks ago in Chicago, as Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer rolled into town to promote their new summer TV series, “Franklin & Bash,” premiering June 1st on the TNT Network at 8pm CST. The duo previewed the show at a screening party here on May 16th.
