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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Exclusive Portrait: Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino of ‘Jersey Shore’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2010 - 8:44pmCHICAGO – MTV’s “Jersey Shore” features Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, who recently was in Chicago promoting his book, “Here’s the Situation: A Guide to Creeping on Chicks, Avoiding Grenades and Getting in your G.T.L. on the Jersey Shore” at Borders Books Lincoln Park.
Exclusive Portrait: Josh Groban in Chicago For His CD ‘Illuminations’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 22, 2010 - 8:04amCHICAGO – The mega-popular singer Josh Groban is about to add another multi-selling note to his marketability. On November 22th on the Oprah show, Groban will be named one of her “Ultimate Favorite Things” and will perform a special duet with Johnny Mathis.
Interviews: Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar at 2010 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 16, 2010 - 6:56pmCHICAGO – The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con was another huge success this past summer, gathering together comic and pop culture fans. One of the highlights of the event was the reunion of Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) from the 1960s Batman TV show.
Exclusive: 5-Image Gallery of Katharine McPhee From ‘American Idol’ For Macy’s Tree Lighting
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 16, 2010 - 4:21pmCHICAGO – It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays as Macy’s continued a Chicago tradition with the 103rd Great Tree Lighting on Nov. 6, 2010. On hand to lead the ceremony was “American Idol” runner up and singer Katherine McPhee. She was joined by Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley.
Exclusive Portrait: 1980s Rocker Rick Springfield at Book Signing
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 16, 2010 - 11:56amCHICAGO – Rick Springfield, the essential 1980s personality rocker, is serving up his life in a new memoir, “Late Late at Night.” He was in the Chicago area recently greeting admirers and signing his new book at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill.
Exclusive Portrait: Hilary Duff in Chicago For Her New Novel ‘Elixir’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 26, 2010 - 11:33amCHICAGO – Actress, Pop Singer, TV & Movie Star Hilary Duff can now add author to her resume, as her first young adult novel, “Elixir” is climbing up the best seller charts. Duff made a recent appearance greeting fans and signing her book at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois, on October 16th, 2010.
Exclusive Portrait: Raquel Welch Honored By Women in Film Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 26, 2010 - 8:41amCHICAGO – Women in Film Chicago held their Focus Awards on October 14th, 2010, at the Chicago Mart Plaza, honoring three outstanding women in the media. Hollywood legend Raquel Welch, local Chicago TV icon Merri Dee and television producer Jamie Ceaser basked in the acclaim at the event.
Exclusive Portrait: Jenny McCarthy on ‘Love, Lust & Faking It’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2010 - 8:08amCHICAGO – Jenny McCarthy is at again, penning another one of her “Naked Truth” books, this time about relationships. The prolific Ms. McCarthy is back on the shelves with “Love, Lust & Faking It: The Naked Truth about Sex, Lies and True Romance.” She appeared at Border Books in Oakbrook, IL, on October 11th.
Exclusive Portraits: David Schwimmer, Alan Cumming at 2010 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 20, 2010 - 3:26pmCHICAGO – High wattage star power lit up the red carpet on October 18th at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Women in Film: Spotlight on Three at 2010 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2010 - 7:26pmCHICAGO – With the breakthrough Best Director win for Kathryn Bigelow (”The Hurt Locker”) at the most recent Academy Awards, women in film are creating their own inroads. Three examples from the 2010 Chicago International Film Festival are Carmen Marron, Naghmeh Shirkhan and Kristin Kaza.