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BET is changing its tune, at least for now. Two of its signature music award shows, "The Soul Train Awards" and "BET Hip Hop Awards" have been pulled from the broadcast lineup.

David Archuleta, who wowed America as the runner-up on season seven of American Idol at just 16 years old joins us to talk about his journey, music and what fans can expect this weekend in Chicago. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

What happens when two unqualified benchwarmers get thrown into the middle of the 1996 NBA Finals with the Chicago Bulls? That?s the premise of 'BULL', a brand-new comedy playing at The Annoyance Theater. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

The Illinois State Fair begins tomorrow and will run through next Sunday offering a variety of family fun and performances.

Northalsted Market Days kicks off this Friday at 5 PM and runs all the way through Sunday at 10 PM. It's one of the largest LGBTQ+ street festivals in the country, taking over Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison with food, headlining artists, and even drag performances. Choose Chicago's VP of Neighborhood Strategy Rob Fojtik gives us the lowdown on what to expect this weekend.

While this guest began her career playing in rock bands, she's now known as the "Queen of Kids music," credited with launching a brand new genre with award-winning albums and over a billion streams. Laurie from the Laurie Berkner Band shares how she connects with families and what fans can look forward to at her performance at Ravinia this weekend.

She's a Chicago native, a talk show host, comedian, and she's here in town with QVC's Foodie Travel Series. Sherri Shepherd is kicking off this nationwide tour right here at Pioneer Court, highlighting local food and connecting with fans. With Season 4 of Sherri and a new children's book on the way, Sherri joins us to talk about it all.

Imagine being able to see music, not just feel it. Sarah Kraning is a visual artist with a rare neurological condition called sound-to-color synesthesia, which causes her brain to translate sound into vibrant colors and shapes. Her paintings are stunning translations of the music she hears. She's here to talk about her creative process, recent collaborations, and what's next for her career.

Fox 32's Jake Hamilton talks about his latest interview with filmmaker James Cameron about Ghosts of Hiroshima, which will be James' first non-Avatar feature film since Titanic.