Ron & Shamari DeVoe's Love Comes Through To Chicago
Having conquered both the R&B and Pop charts respectively, Ron & Shamari DeVoe are a husband and wife team who have merged their lyrical gifts to create a collection of songs for couples in love! ME & MARI is an electronic-hybrid WORLD MUSIC group that combines the talents of powerhouse music couple Ron DeVoe (of the... Read more »
Black Ink Crew Chicago Ryan Henry Speaks On Season 5, New Shop, Moving Forward & More
Ryan Henry is ready for round 5! “I’m just getting started” stated Ryan as we chatted with him about the new season of Black Ink Crew (Chicago). There have been many bumps in the road and we think it’s safe to say Ryan has seen the last of the bruises. His spirit seems renewed and upbeat while... Read more »
Dave Koz Still Jazzes Up Chicago
If you’re a true Chicagoan then the name Dave Koz should ring a (Christmas) bell. Not only has the famed saxophonist brought his Christmas tour, Dave Koz & Friends, to the city year after year but he was a staple on Chicago’s smooth jazz radio station, WNUA 95.5 . Years has past since Dave and other... Read more »
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How To Take The Stress Out Of Holiday Cooking
When is the food going to be ready? How many times have you heard that while trying to host a dozen of hangry guest? Surely countless times! The holiday season is a time when stress levels are at its peak in the kitchen. If you want to reduce your time in the kitchen and enjoy time with... Read more »
Jamal Woolard Talks Playing Biggie Smalls, New Project & More
Although the movie Notorious was release long ago, it still has had an impact on many of the lead actors in the film. Naturi Naughton now stars on the popular TV series Power, Antonique Smith (who portrayed Faith Evans) can be seen kicking ass on Luke Cage and Jamal Woolard‘s talents keeps shining as well. Jamal is an... Read more »
Many Artist Shine At The 2018 Black Excellence Awards
On Monday, October 29th The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago celebrated some of the most influential artists in Chicago at the 18th Annual Black Excellence Awards & Gala. The festivities took place at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, located at 4450 N. Clark Street and included Visual arts, Music, Dance, Literature, Film, and... Read more »
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Now N'troducing: Singer John Blu
John Blu has come a long way since his break out single, “In Love with Your Booty”, which eventually climbed to the #32 spot on Billboard’s mainstream R&B charts in 2010. The success of the single caught the attention of record executive Wayne Williams and led to a record deal with Jive Records. John’s follow up single “Cologne”... Read more »
3 Spooktacular Haunted Houses In Chicago
It’s the spooktacular time of year again! If you’re into being scared out of your mind we decided to share three places that might do the job for you. Below is a round up of 3 Spooktacular Haunted Houses In Chicago: 13th Floor: In 13th Floor Chicago’s new show The Possession, restless spirits lurk in the shadows threatening... Read more »
Snoop Dogg Discusses Theatrical Debut In "Redemption Of A Dogg"
Redemption Of A Dogg is written, directed and produced by award-winning playwright Je’Caryous Johnson and chronicles a character built around the persona of entertainment icon Snoop Dogg -a multi-faceted character who is a gangsta rapper, family man and man of God. Redemption Of A Dogg examines the internal battle one man has between preserving his... Read more »
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#OneChicagoDay Red Carpet Recap
Every year NBC has it’s big press day for it’s highly successful Chicago shows: Chicago PD, Fire & Med. We had a chance to have a little fun with the cast from the successful Chicago shows. PREVIOUS POST: Now N’troducing: Chicago Author, Mariah “Modi” Fair IF YOU ENJOYED THIS POST, YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: NBC... Read more »
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