As with most operas, the story was never the primary selling point of “Carmen,” so to adapt it with the music heavily downplayed in favor of the narrative is an audacious move; refashioning this tale of murderous, hot-blooded amour fou …
‘Viva Carmen’ Review: The Visuals Do the Singing in a Ravishing Animated Riff on Bizet’s Opera Read MoreSpencer Leak Jr., one of the heads of funeral titan Leak and Sons, has died, the business confirmed Sunday. He was 56. Mr. Leak Jr. was a grandson of the Rev. Andrew Leak, the Chicago funeral home’s founder, and one …
Spencer Leak Jr., Chicago funeral director who handled Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, is dead at 56 Read MoreIn all the years that I’ve produced Variety‘s Actors on Actors conversations, I’ve resisted the temptation to divulge how exactly the sausage gets made. When fans gripe on social media, for instance, about how our magazine didn’t pair two obviously …
Sadly, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Down Actors on Actors — And Here’s Why Read More“Thinking outside the box” is a phrase that tends to be used by those who are stuck inside the box. It means something real, but it’s also corporate-speak for having an actual imagination — the audacity to make something that …
The Shocking Success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Should Be a Memo to Hollywood: You Need What’s Outside the Box Read MoreThe San Antonio Spurs pulled out a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night, to set up a winner-take-all Game 7 matchup in the NBA Western Conference Final. Led by star center Victor Wembanyama and his 28 points, …
Spurs vs. Thunder Livestream: How to Watch Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Final Online Free Read MoreTom Holland recently told Empire that he is looking forward to passing on the “Spider-Man” mantle to whoever takes over the Marvel franchise next. “For whoever’s next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or …
Tom Holland Is Looking Forward to ‘Setting Up the Next Chapter’ For a New ‘Spider-Man’ Star: ‘I Could Do What Downey Did For Me’ Read MoreBTS took over Las Vegas last week with four sold-out dates on their Arirang World Tour and Samsung was there to give fans a chance to capture it all. The electronics giant touched down in Sin City as part of …
Samsung Sets Immersive BTS Fan Activations for ‘Arirang’ World Tour Read More“Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron recently explained on the “Adam Carolla Podcast” that he left California for Tennessee to escape the Golden State’s “terrible politics” and “all the other things that make it difficult to raise a family.” “When you’re …
‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’ Read MoreA man died after being shot Friday night in Riverdale on the Far South Side. The 41 year old was in the 13000 block of South Ellis Avenue about 10 p.m. when someone approached him and fired shots, striking him …
Man fatally shot in Riverdale Read MoreThe White Sox expect slugger Munetaka Murakami to miss up to a month with a strained right hamstring, general manager Chris Getz told the Sun-Times. The 26-year-old rookie sensation was injured Friday while beating out a double-play relay throw to …
Munetaka Murakami expected to miss four weeks with hamstring injury, White Sox GM tells Sun-Times Read MoreA United Airlines flight had to be diverted due to an “unruly passenger” shortly after leaving O’Hare International Airport on Friday night. United Airlines flight 2005, traveling from O’Hare to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, landed safely at the Dane County …
United flight from Chicago diverted to Wisconsin due to ‘unruly passenger’ Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report out of Hollywood today. Kelly Lee Curtis — the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis — has passed away at the age of 69. News of her death comes courtesy of …
Kelly Curtis Cause of Death: Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis Was 69 Read MoreBTS took over Las Vegas last week with four sold-out dates on their Arirang World Tour and Samsung was there to give fans a chance to capture it all. The electronics giant touched down in Sin City as part of …
Samsung Sets Immersive BTS Fan Activations for ‘Arirang’ World Tour Read More“Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron recently explained on the “Adam Carolla Podcast” that he left California for Tennessee to escape the Golden State’s “terrible politics” and “all the other things that make it difficult to raise a family.” “When you’re …
‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’ Read MoreFrustrations are rising in the Sky (3-5) locker room. That’s what happens when you lose four straight at home after a 3-1 start to the season. Guards Rachel Banham and Sydney Taylor looked at a loss for words after Friday …
Frustrations mount for Sky during four-game skid Read MoreAs Buckingham Fountain put on its signature water show Saturday morning, Yale Sage relaxed in a green metal chair, tilting his face toward the sun as he listened to the cascading water. Sage was one of dozens of visitors lounging …
Visitors kick back and relax as Parisian chairs debut at Buckingham Fountain Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Last week, we reported on the news that former Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown was spotted rambling and undressing in a public park. For obvious reasons, the news sparked fear among fans, and sadly, it …
Matt Brown: Family Fears Troubled ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Is Dead Read MoreA man accused of killing a Loyola University student was caught with a weapon while in custody at Cook County Jail, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. Jose Medina, a 26-year-old Venezuelan immigrant, is facing first-degree murder, attempted murder …
Man accused of killing Loyola University student caught with a shank while in custody Read MoreLast summer, Megan Chung was given one more year to live. Chung, a mother of three college-age kids from Hinsdale, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 2024. The disease — one of the most devastating and deadly cancers that …
Patients, doctors hail ‘revolutionary’ new drug for pancreatic cancer Read MoreCuando Ricardo Navarrete corre con un balón de fútbol a sus pies, el mundo se detiene. Pero durante más de dos meses, el estudiante de último año de la Secundaria Mather no tuvo esa escapatoria. Desde marzo, ha estado atrapado …
Estudiante de Chicago se vuelve a poner sus tacos de fútbol tras pasar meses detenido por inmigración Read MoreLa familia de Adam Toledo presentó esta semana una nueva demanda contra la Ciudad de Chicago y el oficial de policía que disparó fatalmente al adolescente de 13 años. El caso fue presentado un mes después de que la familia …
Familia de Adam Toledo presenta nueva demanda contra oficial de la Policía de Chicago que le disparó fatalmente Read MoreThe move by the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees to add President Donald Trump’s name to the D.C. cultural institution was illegal, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered Kennedy Center officials to remove Trump’s name …
Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name From Building Within Two Weeks, Halts Planned Two-Year Closure for Renovation Read MoreThe Illinois General Assembly will deliver the property tax relief the Bears say they need to build a domed stadium in Arlington Heights and throw a bone to Chicago by starting to untangle the traffic bottleneck around Soldier Field and …
State Rep. Buckner predicts last-minute score for Bears stadium in Arlington Heights Read More“Backrooms” is one of the most unique cinematic events of the year. The film, which opens in theaters Friday via A24, was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who previously developed the web series of the same name. Already tallying huge …
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking Down Liminal Spaces, Why He Was Nervous His Work Might Get ‘Butchered by Suits’ and What Sequels Might Look Like Read MoreSmyth, Chicago’s only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, was named the No. 1 restaurant in North America on Thursday. Last year, the West Loop restaurant won the No. 4 spot at the inaugural Best Restaurants in North America ceremony, hosted by 50 Best. …
West Loop’s Smyth named No. 1 restaurant in North America Read MoreTaylor Swift fans have been hoping that Disney/Pixar will “just say yes” when it comes to confirming longstanding rumors that the pop superstar is involved in some way with “Toy Story 5.” That’s not happening… yet. But anticipation over the …
‘Toy Story’ or Tay Story? Easter Eggs in New ‘TS’ Billboard Campaign Heighten Fans’ Belief That Taylor Swift Is Involved in Pixar Sequel Read MoreWhen a film like “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is released, a certain level of fanfare is to be expected. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before audiences crowned a member of the cast as Hollywood’s emergent …
Everybody Loves Grogu: How ‘Star Wars’ Artisans Brought the ‘Rascally’ Baby Yoda To Life Read MoreFollowing last night’s emotional series finale to “Hacks,” Hannah Einbinder is speaking out against Spencer Pratt’s run to be L.A.’s new mayor. “There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that there are a lot of people …
Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out Against Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Campaign: ‘It’s Important to Resist That’ Read MoreOne of the many reasons the Miami Dolphins disappointed in 2025 was the lack of production from their rookie class. Entering the season, the team placed a heavy load on their top two rookies Kenneth Grant and Jonah Savaiinaea as …
Dolphins First Round Pick Called Out: ‘Needs to Get in Shape’ Read MoreThe New York Giants appear to be a team built to run the football under new head coach John Harbaugh. Every offensive addition or retention they made this offseason, outside of their wide receiver signings, seems intended to give themselves …
Giants Most Underappreciated Player Could Outshine Cam Skattebo Read MoreHouston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez only has one mode when he’s on the field: elevate and celebrate. This year, it’s been as good as it gets for ‘Air Yordan.’ In 202 at-bats, the hit-first Alvarez already has 2.5 WAR. He …
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Making Strong Case as MLB’s Best Hitter Read MoreIt’s fair to say the Houston Rockets had a relatively disappointing 2025-26 season compared to their lofty expectations. Last year’s No. 2 seed in the Western Conference was expected to be a contender with the addition of All-NBA scorer Kevin …
Rockets Trade Idea Lands Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Read MoreThe Seattle Seahawks lost key players from their Super Bowl LX-winning team, including Coby Bryant. Over the offseason, Bryant signed a three-year deal worth $40 million with the Chicago Bears, per ESPN. Last season with the Seahawks, Bryant played 974 …
Bears Get Clear Seahawks Culture Message From Coby Bryant Read MoreDespite injuries to their starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting pretty at 36-20. They have a 4.5-game lead in the National League West entering play on May 29. However, the health of their rotation might be their biggest …
Dodgers Face Major Rotation Decision With Rising Prospect Read MoreThe family of Adam Toledo filed a fresh lawsuit this week against the city of Chicago and the police officer who fatally shot the 13-year-old boy. The case was filed a month after the family abruptly dropped another lawsuit filed …
Adam Toledo’s family files new lawsuit against Chicago police officer who fatally shot the teenager Read MoreThe African/Caribbean International Festival of Life has been denied a permit by the City of Chicago for the second year in a row, its organizers told the Sun-Times on Thursday. The family-friendly celebration, now in its 33rd year, was scheduled …
Denied city permit a second year, Chicago’s African/Caribbean fest must move to fall Read MoreThe key to the Bears’ upcoming season is the development of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and certainly that has been Ben Johnson’s chief task over his year and a half as head coach, but, quietly, the best part of the …
The Bears’ tenacious rushing attack keyed their offense last season. Recapturing that will be a challenge. Read MoreClaude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose ferocious, hard-hitting style of play angered opponents and sometimes overshadowed his prodigious skills and ability to deliver in the biggest games, has died after taking his own life, according to authorities. He …
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60 Read MoreThe FBI is reviewing a shooting involving an agent Thursday afternoon in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. The shooting happened around 3 p.m. near the 3700 block of West Lexington Street, according to the FBI and Chicago police. Chicago police …
FBI investigating agent-involved shooting in East Garfield Park Read MoreMinutos después de que el reloj marcara las 5 p.m., Patricia Easley estaba sentada en un borde de una ventana en el “supersitio” de la Junta de Elecciones de Chicago, firmando furiosamente su nombre. “Gracias. Significa mucho para mí”, les …
51 candidatos se postulan en las elecciones de la primera junta escolar completamente electa de Chicago Read More