‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is

Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.

Chicagoan to offer free acting classes on Chicago’s South and West Sides | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago actress Ta’Rhonda Jones is offering free acting classes for young people on the South and West sides. Student Zariya Muhammad shares how the program helped her build confidence and book a new acting role. 

Jake Hamilton breaks down the desert mishap that led to his viral Ryan Gosling interview
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FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton shares how a tour bus breakdown in the middle of the desert turned into a surreal, sand-filled video chat with Ryan Gosling — and one of the most talked-about interviews of the year.

Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2026: Tickets, pricing and what to know

Pokémon GO Fest returns to Chicago's Grant Park this summer, with early bird tickets starting at $28 and new gameplay experiences planned.

TMZ: Kelly Osbourne’s weight loss raises concern amid grief | ChicagoNOW
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Kelly Osbourne has faced public scrutiny for her appearance, but those close to her emphasize the impact of mourning her late father, Ozzy Osbourne. 

From the Grand Canyon to Ryan Gosling: The viral interview Jake Hamilton almost missed
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What do you do when you have a scheduled interview with Ryan Gosling but your bus breaks down in the middle of the desert? If you’re Jake Hamilton, you take the call anyway! Jake shares the incredible behind-the-scenes story of his "stranded" interview with Ryan Gosling that has now gone viral. From the flat tire on the way back from the Grand Canyon to Ryan Gosling’s genuine concern for Jake’s hydration, this is a press junket moment for the history books.

Bruce Campbell, ‘Evil Dead’ actor, reveals cancer diagnosis

“Evil Dead" franchise star Bruce Campbell revealed that he has a “treatable" but not "curable" cancer. Here’s what we know.

Robert Carradine's cause of death revealed

We’re learning more about the death of Robert Carradine, whose family said the 'Revenge of the Nerds' star battled Bipolar Disorder for nearly two decades.

Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter, dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the prolific songwriter and singer who created major hits in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, has died. He was 86 years old.

Ian Lara at Zanies Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Named one of Variety’s “Comics to Watch” in 2023, Ian is a favorite at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon with 5 appearances and counting. Ian is performing at Zanies Chicago and joins live in studio.

T.I. and 50 Cent's feud is so viral police are getting calls | ChicagoNOW
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The 2026 T.I. and 50 Cent feud erupted after T.I. accused 50 Cent of backing out of a promised Verzuz battle, leading to personal online attacks involving family members. T.I. released multiple diss tracks ("War," "Right One," "What a Bully") while 50 Cent retaliated with now-deleted Instagram posts mocking T.I.'s wife and son.

Bobby J. Brown, 'The Wire' actor, dies at 62 in Maryland barn fire

Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his breakout role in "The Wire," was killed Tuesday in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md.  He was 62.

‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies in barn fire: report

Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.

'Back to the Future' star allegedly kept woman as 'sex slave' in LA: lawsuit

Crispin Glover was accused of battery and fraud Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by an unnamed woman in Los Angeles, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.