New York’s iconic Smash Studios expands to Chicago with ‘The Music Building’ in West Loop
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A new creative hub called The Music Building Chicago has opened inside the upgraded Music Garage, offering world-class rehearsal and recording spaces to support both local and international artists.

Kim Kardashian reveals brain aneurysm diagnosis
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On the new season of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shares an emotional moment after doctors discovered a small, non-ruptured brain aneurysm, which she believes may be linked to extreme stress from her divorce from Kanye West.

Netflix’s new thriller ‘A House of Dynamite’ hits close to home for Chicago
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Ahead of the release of Kathryn Bigelow’s new political thriller A House of Dynamite, we speak with nuclear expert Kennette Benedict from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to separate fact from fiction about a nuclear threat to Chicago.

Broadway musicians reach tentative deal to keep shows running
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After overnight negotiations, Broadway musicians and the Broadway League have reached a tentative agreement, ensuring the curtain will rise and the shows will go on.

What Makes a Good Musician Biopic Actor
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Jake sits down with Jeremy Allen White ahead of 'Springsteen Deliver Me From Nowhere'. Jake joins Tia & Gabby on ChicagoNOW to discuss the good and not so good actors who have portrayed musicians in biopics.

Michael Chernus talks new show Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
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From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids...while dressed as a clown. DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY on Peacock peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.

HBO Max raises subscription prices across all plans

HBO has announced a price increase for its streaming service, Max, marking the latest hike in the competitive streaming landscape.

Johnny Carson’s legacy celebrated in Chicago pop-up museum

The greatest star in the history of late-night television is being remembered with a special exhibit in Chicago.

Ravinia Festival begins $75M renovation to preserve a Chicago icon
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At 121 years old, the Ravinia Festival is getting a major upgrade. President and CEO Jeff Haydon joins "ChicagoLIVE" to share details on the $75 million renovation of Ravinia’s historic Pavilion — from new acoustics and lighting to modernized dressing rooms and sound systems.

White House pushes back on reports that Trump will commute Diddy's sentence: TMZ

The White House is pushing back on claims that Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentence will be commuted by President Donald Trump. Here's what they are saying.

Disney+, Hulu cancellations spiked after ABC pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Disney+ and Hulu saw a spike in cancellations in September after ABC briefly suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following backlash over the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

'Cheers' actor George Wendt honored with street dedication in Beverly

For 11 seasons, he played the most lovable beer drinker in America, but Beverly’s own George Wendt was so much more than Norm from the TV show "Cheers" and he’s been immortalized in his hometown on a street that now bears his name. 

Fans disappointed after Brandy's abrupt exit during Chicago 'The Boy Is Mine' concert

Singers Brandy and Monica performed on Saturday in Chicago, as part of their “The Boy is Mine" Tour. But fans were disappointed and confused when Brandy, 46, left the United Center stage abruptly due to what seemed like technical difficulties.  

Fred Durst mourns Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers in Sunday tribute

On Sunday, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst shared a tearful video tribute mourning bassist Sam Rivers, who died the day before at age 48.

Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies at 48

Limp Bizkit announced the death of their founding bassist, Sam Rivers, at the age of 48, sharing an emotional tribute on Instagram.