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Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2018
Former Chicago gossip columnist Liz Crokin is now a star among far-right conspiracy theorists

The Chicago-area native dished tabloid-style gossip here for almost a decade. Now she's a leader in a fringe right-wing online community spreading a bizarre political conspiracy theory.
- By Ryan Smith
- Tags: Media, News, Politics, Liz Crokin, Roseanne Barr, Roseanne show, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nasim Aghdam, YouTube shooter, YouTube shootings, MKUltra, Pizzagate, Pedogate, Democratic National Committee, John Podesta, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Splash magazine, RedEye, National Enquirer, US Weekly, TimesUp, #MeToo, QAnon, the Storm, the Storm conspiracy, Bill O'Reilly, Alex Jones, Townhall, Susana Homan, LA LA Liz, gossip columnists, John Legend, slander, meningitis, herpes, brain damage

Music, Music Feature Jun 7, 2017
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Rhymefest works the links between hip-hop and the blues

The veteran rapper’s devotion to Chicago’s black cultural legacy finds a new outlet in a Billy Branch remix.
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Music Feature, Rhymefest, Che Smith, Che “Rhymefest” Smith, hip-hop, rap, blues, Billy Branch, Help Me, remix, Frayne Lewis, The Public, Violence Is Sexy, PledgeMusic, alderman, Donda’s House, Bridges to the Blues, Selma, Glory, Common, John Legend, Video

Blogs, Bleader Mar 16, 2017
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Poll: Illinois voters disapprove of both Madigan and Rauner, and other Chicago news

Also, three CPS students wrote an open letter thanking Chance the Rapper.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Mike Madigan, Bruce Rauner, Illinois, Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson, Department of Justice, Jeff Sessions, police issues, police reform, criminal justice, Circuit Court of Cook County, Topolobampo, Publican Quality Bread, James Beard Awards, Boka Restaurant Group, Next, Chance the Rapper, Chicago Public Schools, Ravinia Festival, John Legend, Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Common, OneRepublic, pop music, rap music, classical music, La La Land, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Video

Blogs, Bleader Sep 25, 2016
Magnificent Coloring Day showed the world Chance the Rapper’s beautiful vision of the south side

At Magnificent Coloring Day, not even the frenzy provoked by Kanye West's surprise appearance could take the focus off Chance the Rapper's message of love and blessing.
- By Tiffany Walden
- Tags: Hip-Hop, Music, Magnificent Coloring Day, hip-hop, rap, gospel, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, Yeezus, U.S. Cellular Field, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Skrillex, Social Experiment, Lil Uzi Vert, Francis and the Lights, ColleGrove, John Legend, Angels, Blessings, Pusha Man, Smoke Again, Cocoa Butter Kisses, Summer Friends, Father Stretch My Hands, Tyler the Creator

Blogs, Bleader Aug 26, 2016
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John Legend, Tika Sumpter, and Parker Sawyers reflect on Southside With You

The romantic drama, which recreates Barack and Michelle Obama's first date in Chicago, opens nationwide.
- By Leah Pickett
- Tags: Moviegoing, Film, Chicagoland, Southside with You, John Legend, Parker Sawyers, Tika Sumpter, Video

Blogs, Bleader Jul 25, 2016
Chance the Rapper unveils upcoming music festival, and other Chicago news

Also, CPS teachers confront Rauner over "virtually illiterate" comment.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: Did You Read __________?, News, Chance the Rapper, U.S. Cellular Field, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Skrillex, music festivals, Chicago Public Schools, Bruce Rauner, Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox, baseball, Rahm Emanuel, City Hall, lead

Blogs, Bleader Jul 29, 2011
Red Hot + Rio 2: hot and cold

A new compilation from the folks at Red Hot is a typical mixed bag, with the focus on Brazil's tropicalia movement, but there's more than enough to enjoy.
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Music, Post No Bills, Red Hot + Rio 2, Red Hot organization, Brazilian music, Seu Jorge, Beck, John Legend, Vanessa da Mata, Marisa Monte, Devendra Banhart, Curumin, Caetano Veloso, Mia Doi Todd, Jose Gonzalez, Dark Was the Night

Music, Music Feature Jul 21, 2011
Big Sean, big shadow

Kanye West's label might not be the best place to release a debut album called Finally Famous
- By Phillip Mlynar
- Tags: Music Feature, Big Sean, Detroit, hip-hop, Finally Famous, GOOD Music, Def Jam, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pusha T, No I.D., UKnowBigSean, XXL, ten freshman, Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers, Beyonce, Flying Lotus, SOHH.com, Get It (DT), So Much More, Notorious B.I.G., Common, John Legend

Blogs, Bleader Apr 23, 2010
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This Week's Movie Action

New reviews and notable screenings in this week's issue.
- By J.R. Jones
- Tags: Film, Death at a Funeral, Chris Rock, Andrea Gronvall, Secret in Their Eyes, Chicago Latino Film Festival, Cliff Doerksen, Joshua Katzman, Peter Margasak, Back-up Plan, Jennifer Lopez, Everything Strange and New, Frazer Bradshaw, The Losers, Zoe Saldana, Jason Patric, Pomegranates and Myrrh, Chicago Palestine Film Festival, Rebuilding Hope, 22 Years From Home, Lost Boys of Sudan, A Shine of Rainbows, Aidan Quinn, Connie Nielsen, Soundtrack for a Revolution, John Legend, Wyclef Jean, Joss Stone, Richie Havens, the Roots, Blind Boys of Alabama, Otto Preminger, Bunny Lake Is Missing, Northbrook Public Library, Ang Lee, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Gene Siskel Film Center, I'm No Angel, Mae West, Bank of America Cinema, Louis Malle, Vanya on 42nd Street, Doc Films, film festivals, movies., Video

Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2009
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Lupe, Ealy, and The People Speak

Lupe Fiasco and Michael Ealy perform at a screening of excerpts from the alternative history documentary "The People Speak," Wednesday 11/11 at Northwestern.
- By Ed M. Koziarski
- Tags: Lit & Lectures, Film, Music, Politics, Free Shit, Swag, Books, Clout City, Lupe Fiasco, Michael Ealy, Howard Zinn, The People Speak, A People's History of the United States, Anthony Arnove, Northwestern University, Block Museum, Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Richard Wright, Danny Glover, Frederick Douglass, Marisa Tomei, Adrienne Rich, Josh Brolin, Christopher Columbus, Viggo Mortenson, Eugene V. Debs, Sandra Oh, Emma Goldman, John Legend, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, History Channel, Nancy MacLean, Video

Blogs, Bleader Nov 21, 2008
John Legend is hanging around at Vision after his show tonight

John Legend appears at Vision tonight.
- By Kevin Warwick
- Tags: Music, Crickets, Chicago Theatre, John Legend, Vision, Nightlife Television

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Former Chicago gossip columnist Liz Crokin is now a star among far-right conspiracy theorists

The Chicago-area native dished tabloid-style gossip here for almost a decade. Now she's a leader in a fringe right-wing online community spreading a bizarre political conspiracy theory.

Video
Rhymefest works the links between hip-hop and the blues

The veteran rapper’s devotion to Chicago’s black cultural legacy finds a new outlet in a Billy Branch remix.

Video
Poll: Illinois voters disapprove of both Madigan and Rauner, and other Chicago news

Also, three CPS students wrote an open letter thanking Chance the Rapper.

Magnificent Coloring Day showed the world Chance the Rapper’s beautiful vision of the south side

At Magnificent Coloring Day, not even the frenzy provoked by Kanye West's surprise appearance could take the focus off Chance the Rapper's message of love and blessing.

Video
John Legend, Tika Sumpter, and Parker Sawyers reflect on Southside With You

The romantic drama, which recreates Barack and Michelle Obama's first date in Chicago, opens nationwide.

Chance the Rapper unveils upcoming music festival, and other Chicago news

Also, CPS teachers confront Rauner over "virtually illiterate" comment.

Red Hot + Rio 2: hot and cold

A new compilation from the folks at Red Hot is a typical mixed bag, with the focus on Brazil's tropicalia movement, but there's more than enough to enjoy.

Big Sean, big shadow

Kanye West's label might not be the best place to release a debut album called Finally Famous

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This Week's Movie Action

New reviews and notable screenings in this week's issue.

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Lupe, Ealy, and The People Speak

Lupe Fiasco and Michael Ealy perform at a screening of excerpts from the alternative history documentary "The People Speak," Wednesday 11/11 at Northwestern.

John Legend is hanging around at Vision after his show tonight

John Legend appears at Vision tonight.

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The Chicago-area native dished tabloid-style gossip here for almost a decade. Now she's a leader in a fringe right-wing online community spreading a bizarre political conspiracy theory.

The veteran rapper’s devotion to Chicago’s black cultural legacy finds a new outlet in a Billy Branch remix.

Also, three CPS students wrote an open letter thanking Chance the Rapper.

At Magnificent Coloring Day, not even the frenzy provoked by Kanye West's surprise appearance could take the focus off Chance the Rapper's message of love and blessing.

The romantic drama, which recreates Barack and Michelle Obama's first date in Chicago, opens nationwide.

Also, CPS teachers confront Rauner over "virtually illiterate" comment.

A new compilation from the folks at Red Hot is a typical mixed bag, with the focus on Brazil's tropicalia movement, but there's more than enough to enjoy.

Kanye West's label might not be the best place to release a debut album called Finally Famous

New reviews and notable screenings in this week's issue.

Lupe Fiasco and Michael Ealy perform at a screening of excerpts from the alternative history documentary "The People Speak," Wednesday 11/11 at Northwestern.

John Legend appears at Vision tonight.

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