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The Leonard Cohen estate is objecting to President Donald J. Trump’s promised — or threatened — use of the song “Hallelujah” ahead of Wednesday night’s Freedom 250 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “The Leonard Cohen Estate has …

The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show. “From the 2009 interview on the Oprah Winfrey show, Whitney absolutely fell off …

Zendaya wore Louis Vuitton in Berlin, for a Spider-Man fan event. [RCFA] Tom Holland & Zendaya also looked adorable at the Berlin photocall. [LaineyGossip] Sarah Shahi reveals the best kisser she’s ever worked with: the late James Gandolfini. I buy …

With the state of Israel being continually mugged in the court of public opinion, I decided to check out Monday’s celebration of the nation’s 78th birthday, held by the Consulate General of Israel in Chicago. See how they are holding …

The classic margarita from my book “Freezer Door Cocktails” calls for four things — tequila, orange liqueur, sugar and lime. This variation, inspired by a cocktail at Bitter & Twisted in Phoenix, keeps the key flavors, but gets to the …

While I’m not sure how or when it started, there is no denying that I have an extremely mean sweet tooth. It shows up all the time in the way I cook savory food — but it goes bananas when …

In the lexicon of fun finger food, nachos are at the top of the list. After all, who can resist a towering platter of melty, cheesy chips? This version offers a lighter, fresher take on what is often a hefty, …

NEW YORK – A night after forecasted rain washed away the scheduled opener of a four-game series between the Cubs and Mets, rain again made an impact Tuesday night. First pitch was delayed 10 minutes by rain, with a 6:20 …

“The Rainmaker” has packed the court with three new actors joining the cast of Season 2. Richard Kind joins the USA Network legal drama as Larry Shifflet, the father to P. J. Byrne’s Deck Shifflet. Kevin Ryan will recur as …

While President Trump’s Vice President JD Vance was in Switzerland negotiating with Iran via Qatari and Pakistani mediators, Trump’s former VP Mike Pence shared his opinions on the Iran situation this week in a Wall Street Journal op-ed (‘Victory Over …

Chicago drill rapper Mello Buckzz was in custody Tuesday after being pulled over in her Mercedes SUV with an open bottle of vodka and a stolen gun in the car on the West Side. The rapper, whose real name is …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Big Tigger, the longtime Atlanta radio personality and former host of BET’s Rap City, has been arrested on battery and child cruelty charges. According to Fulton County Jail records, Tigger — whose real name is Darian …

Bob Iger, who stepped down from his second stint as Disney CEO in March, gave an exit interview to Financial Times in which he revealed that he tried to acquire the James Bond franchise for Disney amid a spending spree …

Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to Broadway more than a decade after “Hamilton” became a cultural phenomenon. His new show “Warriors” is a musical adaptation of a cult film about street gangs in a bombed out New York City. It will …

When a public figure is prominent and dominant for as long as Clive Davis — the legendary music executive who died yesterday at 94 — it’s easy to take them for granted, especially when they’re as vocal, as adept at self-promotion, …

Cuando Brynn Baker le preguntó a su hijo de 6 años, Ever Jones, si estaba listo para irse del parque infantil, su respuesta fue casi al instante: No. Incluso con la cara sonrojada y fuera de aliento, Ever corrió de …

President Trump was asked by a reporter Tuesday in Pennsylvania, “The Department of War is asking for $80 billion more for the Iran war. Do you think Americans support this at a time when so many are financially struggling?” The …

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico serving as the host nations for this summer’s edition of the global soccer tournament. Fox is the official television broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup and the …

Reading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of online media today. Jill Smokler, the founder of the groundbreaking parenting platform Scary Mommy, has passed away at the age of 48. The bestselling author and …

Una coalición de 15 legisladores estatales está exigiendo respuestas de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Cook después de que varias personas fueron detenidas por agentes del Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE) el miércoles en la …

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The WNBA announced last week that the regular season will expand to 50 games in 2027. That reflects the league’s growing popularity. It also means more strain on players, which is why the players’ union negotiated concessions …

NEW YORK – The series-opening game between the Cubs and Mets was washed away by rain Monday night. A soggy night in the Big Apple meant no contest between the two teams, who will now play four games in three …

A coalition of city and county officials, as well as local advocates, are pushing for the creation of a new citywide Department of Gun Violence Reduction. “This would create a stabilized department in the long term that isn’t just responding …

Reading Time: 2 minutes The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother has taken another heartbreaking turn. According to a new report from Air Mail, one of the ransom notes allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers included an apology …

With the first high school basketball live period complete, here are a whole bunch of quick-hitting thoughts from the 84-team Riverside-Brookfield Shootout where over 125-plus college programs took in action. ■ There were two seniors that stood out from the …

Wall of Entertainment studio is set to premiere two new original series, “Substitute Teacher” and “House Rules,” on Tubi this summer. The partnership marks the UK-based studio’s first projects produced in the United States. Founded in 2011 by actors Joivan …

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Voicemails for Isabelle,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s latest rom-com hit, “Voicemails for Isabelle,” landed on the streamer last Friday following nearly eight years of changes on its road to the screen, including screenwriter …

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced plans Monday to review nearly 20 years of grand jury proceedings involving a veteran prosecutor at the center of the tainted “Broadview Six” case as he moved to permanently drop charges in another case she …

Chicago police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted two women in South Shore earlier this month. On June 13, a woman was alone in the 3100 block of East 79th Street around 6 a.m. when a man …

Independent theaters continue to be a vital asset to their communities, with a 9% increase in business in 2025, an encouraging sign for the sector, according to a recent survey. Results of the Art House Convergence’s first National Audience Survey …

Bluey is officially making its way onto the Toniebox. In a new partnership between Tonies and BBC Studios, the hit preschool series is expanding into the screen-free audio platform for the first time, bringing Bluey, Bingo and the rest of …

Tom Holland knew Robert Downey Jr. was returning to Marvel as Doctor Doom long before the studio announced it to the public. Holland is infamous among Marvel fans for letting spoilers slip early (the YouTube compilation titled “Tom Holland Spoiling Marvel Movies for …

DETROIT — That was no way to go into a series with first place on the line. The White Sox let leads of two runs in the eighth, one run in the ninth and one in the 10th disappear, falling …

DETROIT — Braden Montgomery had just hit a historic walk-off home run in his major-league debut against the Braves, the best team in baseball. White Sox manager Will Venable stepped to the podium to meet the media with his usual …

A week after hatching, Chicago’s newest piping plovers are thriving, according to lead plover monitor Tamima Itani. Monday will mark one week since Imani and Sea Rocket’s four hatchlings entered the world, and their parents — in addition to a …

Shota Imanaga emerged from the Cubs’ bullpen and spread a towel on the outfield grass Sunday morning. Sunbathing? Not quite. The Cubs game against the Toronto Blue Jays had just been postponed, which meant Imanaga had been scratched from his …

An 18-year-old and 21-year-old were fatally shot and at least 10 others were injured in overnight shootings across Chicago, according to authorities. Five teenagers were also injured in separate shootings. The violence, which started Saturday night and went into Sunday …

A 54-year-old passenger on a CTA bus was robbed by three men Saturday night in the Englewood neighborhood, according to Chicago police. The man was on the bus around 11:20 p.m. in the 5700 block of South Ashland Avenue when …

“Toy Story 5” has ignited the box office with $312 million globally, ranking as the largest opening weekend in Disney and Pixar’s storied animated series. Those ticket sales include $152 million overseas as well as $160 million domestically. The franchise’s …

KWQC anchor Dustin Nolan gave an emotional on-air goodbye to his Quad City audience, announcing on Friday that he’s “chosen to step away from the new industry.” On his way out, he called out “sanitized news” and declared that it …