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You may know Damon Wayans Jr. from Happy Endings, New Girl, and most recently Shrinking. He's hitting the state at the Chicago Improv this weekend. He joins us to talk more about the show.

Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all time, has died.

After a successful run in Los Angeles, 44: The Obama Musical is coming back to Chicago next month, taking the stage at the Studebaker Theater. The show tells a side of President Obama's story you won't find in the history books. The cast shares a sneak peek of the creation process and what people can expect.

Jewel-Osco is recalling certain food items across its stores in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa after its supplier, Reser's Fine Foods, detected Listeria contamination in breadcrumbs used in tuna salad, according to the FDA. Plus, Conservative podcaster and political commentator Candace Owens is being sued by France's President and First Lady for repeatedly claiming the First Lady could be a man.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was seen on the trail in Phoenix, Arizona, drawing both admiration and internet buzz, not just for the hike, but for what he was wearing. Plus, the "Tea" app gains popularity for allowing women to post photos of men they're dating and get anonymous feedback from other women.

We're all wondering how the Emmys will shake out this year. Fox 32 Chicago's Adina Klein breaks down the biggest nominations and shares her predictions for who could take home TV's top honors.

A one-of-a-kind cultural event is coming to SeatGeek Stadium on August 2 & 3. It's the Drone Art Show where classical music meets cutting-edge drone artistry. Imagine Vivaldi's The Four Seasons performed live while 500+ illuminated drones dance above, transforming the night sky. Fever Originals Team Lead Sofia Altuna shares more about the event.

A new lawsuit has been filed against Cardi B, this time, by a woman who claims the rapper assaulted her with a microphone during a Las Vegas performance in 2023. Plus, a major courtroom development is unfolding in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. TMZ Executive Producer Michael Babcock explains more.

Liza Treyger is the kind of comedian who says what you're thinking, but sharper, louder, and with unapologetic sparkle. You've seen her keep it hilariously real in her Netflix special Night Owl and heard her dive deep into true crime and Law & Order: SVU, and more.

The Premier League Summer Series is making its return to the U.S., and Soldier Field is taking center stage. Next Wednesday, July 30, four top-tier teams, Manchester United, AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Everton, will face off in a doubleheader. A rare chance for American fans to see Premier League clubs live without having to dish out money for an international flight.

In yesterday's episode of Trisha Paytas' podcast, Just Trish, she announced the birth of her third child, Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon. She said the name combined her love for the movies and her husband's (Moses Hacmon) love of water. Along with sticking to the pattern of choosing names that have corresponding movie posters, they also wanted the name to reflect their son's water sign, Cancer.

If you're still looking for plans this weekend, you might want to head to Skokie. The Out of Space music festival is happening Thursday through Sunday and they've got some big bands, and local openers! General Manager for Out of Space and SPACE Presents Jordan Lulloff explains more about the event and what you can expect.

You've probably heard the Great Lakes called "the third coast," but a new photobook is making the case that this stretch of shoreline deserves a much bigger spotlight. David Zurick is the photographer behind The Third Coast: America's Great Lakes Shoreline, a stunning, full-color journey around all five Great Lakes.

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will showcase his Symphonic Blues Experience at Ravinia Aug. 1, merging the spirit of Mississippi Delta blues with orchestral music from the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.