Ravinia Festival goes virtual with 'Living Room Lawn Party'
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Ravinia Festival President and CEO Welz Kauffman joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their 'Living Room Lawn Party' virtual fundraiser this weekend.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.

Joel Schumacher, director of 'Batman' films and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80

Joel Schumacher, the journeyman director who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo’s Fire” and steering the Batman franchise into its most baroque territory in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin,” has died. He was 80.

12-year-old filmmaker inspires with new documentary 'Soul Train Soul Change'
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Avery Kelley talks about the honor of having her documentary 'Soul Train Soul Change' submitted into the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Tom Petty's family issues cease and desist to Trump campaign after song was played at Tulsa rally

In a statement issued on Twitter on Saturday evening, the rocker's family revealed that they'd issued a cease and desist to Trump after using the song, explaining that the president's beliefs were far out of line from Petty's own.

Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

Comedian D.L. Hughley has announced he's tested positive for COVID-19, following his collapse onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.

Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.

AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash

AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.

Comedian Chris D'Elia denies sexual harassment allegations, 'knowingly' pursuing underage women

Chris D’Elia is speaking out for the first time since a number of social media users have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against the comedian, accusations D'Elia has denied.

12-year-old singer of black anthem song signs deal with Warner Records

“It’s very exciting because this is what God’s called me to do,” Keedron Bryant said in an interview with The Associated Press this week, adding that “it’s just been an exciting experience to work with my mom.”

Chicago Children?s Choir to hold virtual Juneteenth concert
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Their beautiful voices echo throughout Chicagoland and now, the Chicago Children's Choir and honored alumni will be presenting a free live stream concert to honor Juneteenth. Choir alumnus Michael Preacely talks about it.

Actor Daniel Masterson, who played 'Hyde' on That '70s Show, charged with forcibly raping 3 women

Actor Daniel Masterson, most commonly known for his roles as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch, was charged Wednesday with forcibly raping three women, the district attorney's office announced.

Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17

The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.

Lyric Opera of Chicago cancels fall season due to coronavirus pandemic

The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.