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Kanye’s mother, Donda West, is celebrated in new book

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2021

On the week of the Kanye West 'DONDA' album release comes a new book, Donda's Rules: The Scholarly Documents of Dr. Donda West (Mother of Kanye West). The b...

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It’s a win for Scripps Spelling Bee Champ and Bill Murray

By Reel Chicago Jul 9, 2021

The 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion, Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American winner on Thursday evening in the 96-year history of the competition . ...

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Ringo is spreading Peace and Love on his birthday 7-7-21

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Ringo Starr posted a message to fans about his annual upcoming Peace and Love birthday initiative, a tradition he started in 2008 at Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe. When asked by ...

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Idris Elba signs multi-book deal with HarperCollins

Mar 16, 2021

Iconic and multi-award-winning actor, musician, filmmaker, and activist Idris Elba has signed a global multi-book deal with HarperCollins to publish a range of children's books...

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Dan Levy says ‘Ew’ to Schitt’s Creek pop up in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Fans of the beloved Emmy Award winning POP TV show Schitt’s Creek have been anxiously anticipating the Lincoln Park pop-up “Schitt Happens” within Replay, which specializ...

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Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2021

35 years later, Ferris Bueller returns to Chicago for Chicago Public Library's Live From the Library. Matthew Broderick returns to Chicago virtually this morning live on CPL...

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Celebrity cast performs ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ table read

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2020

Karolyn Grimes, the original 6 year old Zuzu Bailey featured in the motion picture It's a Wonderful Life will relive the classical holiday story as she joins Ed Asner, Pet...

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Artist Jeremih hospitalized in hometown Chicago ICU

Nov 16, 2020

Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent and more stars showed support for Jeremih amid a report that he is hospitalized with coronavirus. “Pray for my boy @jeremih he’s not doing goo...

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McDonald’s is adding Travis Scott Meal to the menu

By Reel Chicago Sep 4, 2020

Travis Scott and McDonald’s seek out opportunities to support charitable organizations during the month-long program. At one time or another, someone’s favorite fast foo...

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Barack to be first guest on ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020

In the July 29th premiere episode of ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ the former first lady and her husband will hold an intimate conversation about life after eight years in t...

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Chicago area celebs join CPL’s “Live From the Library”

By Reel Chicago Jul 14, 2020

Chicago Public Library announced this week’s group of celebrity readers for the Live From the Library program, featuring a combination of librarians, authors, celebrities, ...

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Robert DeNiro brings Nobu Hotel to Chicago’s West Loop

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2020

The newest Nobu Hotel in the expanding award winning luxury chain is set to open in Chicago July 1. Nobu Hotels was founded by Robert DeNiro and partners Chef Nobu Matsuhis...

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Kanye West & Gap will bring YEEZY apparel to the people

By Reel Chicago Jun 26, 2020

Bold Partnership will Bring YEEZY apparel to the people with the new YEEZY Gap Line. The Kanye West and Gap relationship comes full circle as the visionary creative and cultu...

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Kanye West joins Chicago demonstrations for Floyd

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020

Controversial rapper and Chicago native, Kanye West has joined the public outcry for police reform and justice for George Floyd and other African Americans killed by poli...

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Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured during protests, triggered by the murder of George Floyd, the weekend proved to be one of Chicago's deadlies...

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Kanye West buys childhood South Shore home

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2020

Yeezy is coming back to his South Shore neighborhood. Or at least he has his old house. Kanye West, also known as the Louis Vuitton Don, has recently purchased his childhood ho...

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