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: Chelsea Clinton on Her Book ‘It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 28, 2015 - 1:47pmCHICAGO – The former First Daughter of the USA was in Chicagoland recently. Chelsea Clinton was at Anderson’s Book Shop in Naperville, Ill., to promote her new book “It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going.” While mother Hillary Clinton is on the presidential campaign trail, and father former President Bill Clinton runs his foundation, Chelsea is targeting 10 to 14-year-old readers for her book to make positive impacts locally and around the globe.
Exclusive Portrait: Patton Oswalt For His Book ‘Silver Screen Fiend’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 18, 2015 - 12:31pmCHICAGO – Raconteur, comedian and Twitter star Patton Oswalt has a new book out, entitled “Silver Screen Fiend.” In it, he chronicles his love for the movies and how it shaped his worldview. He appeared at North Central College in Naperville, Ill., at an event sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop.
Slideshow: Writer, Actress Bella Thorne for New Book ‘Autumn Falls’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 5, 2015 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – 2015 may prove to be huge year for the actress, model and young adult author Bella Thorne. The 17-year-old has many irons in the fire, including roles in several upcoming films this new year. The author in her was in Chicagoland last November, appearing at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill., on behalf of her new novel in the “Autumn Falls.”
Exclusive Portrait: Former President George W. Bush in Chicagoland
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 3, 2014 - 12:54pmCHICAGO – Former president George W. Bush appeared in Naperville, Ill., at Anderson’s Bookshop to promote his book, “41: A Portrait of My Father.” The tome is a memoir of the Bush patriarch, George H.W. Bush, who was the 41st president.
Slideshow: KISS Rocker Gene Simmons in Chicagoland
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 11, 2014 - 1:27pm- Ace Frehley
- Anderson’s Bookshop
- Downers Grove
- Gene Simmons
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- Illinois
- Joe Arce
- KISS
- Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business
- Naperville
- Patrick McDonald
- Paul Stanley
- Peter Criss
- The Demon
- Tivoli Theater
CHICAGO – Tongues were wagging as Gene Simmons, “The Demon” of the rock band KISS, made an appearance in Downers Grove, Ill., to greet fans and sign his new book “Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business”. The appearance was took place on October 28th, 2014, at the Tivoli Theater and was sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop of Napervillle, Ill.
Exclusive Portraits: Melissa Gilbert Still Wows Them on the Prairie
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 31, 2014 - 1:08pm- Alison Arngrim
- Anderson’s Book Shop
- Exclusive Portrait
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- Illinois
- Joe Arce
- Little House on the Prairie
- Melissa Gilbert
- Melissa Sue Anderson
- Michael Landon
- My Prairie Cookbook: Memories and Frontier Food from My Little House to Yours
- Naperville
- NBC
- North Central College
- Patrick McDonald
CHICAGO – Melissa Gilbert has grown up a bit since portraying Laura Ingalls on the 1970s TV classic “Little House on the Prairie,” but her roots aren’t far behind. She’s just released “My Prairie Cookbook: Memories and Frontier Food from My Little House to Yours,” and appeared last month at North Central College in Naperville, Ill. – at an event sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop – to greet admirers and sign her new menu planner.
Slideshow: ‘Glee’ Star Chris Colfer Tours Chicagoland for New Book
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2014 - 10:31amCHICAGO – The irrepressible character of Kurt Hummel from the popular TV series “Glee” came to Naperville, Ill. in the guise of Chris Colfer: the actor who portrays him. Colfer is also an author and was at Anderson’s Bookshop to greet fans and promote his book “The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning”.
Slideshow: Weird Al Yankovic Releases New Parody Song ‘Tacky’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 15, 2014 - 10:23amCHICAGO – Cyberspace has been all abuzz in the last couple of days as “Weird Al” Yankovic released his newest parody song, “Tacky,” which skewers Pharrell William’s “Happy.” The video for “Tacky” features Aisha Tyler, Margaret Cho, Kristen Schaal and Jack Black, and is part of Weird Al’s new album, “Mandatory Fun.”
Interview: Life is a ‘Cabaret’ for Actress Jillian Kate Weingart
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2014 - 1:14pmCHICAGO – One of the top musical theater voices working in Chicago is actress/singer Jillian Kate Weingart. After triumphs in several local productions, she is currently featured in the iconic role of Sally Bowles in a staging of “Cabaret,” presented by BrightSide Theatre of Naperville, Ill., through June 29th, 2014.
Exclusive Portrait: Paul Stanley of Rock Band KISS Unmasked
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 5, 2014 - 8:31amCHICAGO – Fresh from his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (along with bandmates Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss), Paul Stanley of the rock group KISS stopped by last month at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill. to sign his new book “Face the Music: A Life Exposed”.