CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Exclusive Photos: Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on March 13, 2016
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 17, 2016 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – Thrash metal pioneers Megadeth (with singer Dave Mustane and Kiko Loureiro) and Suicidal Tendencies (with singer Mike Muir) shredded their guitars and kept the packed crowd moshing with 30 years of vintage metal classics at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on March 13, 2016. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured all the action. Enjoy!
Slideshow: Hugh Jackman Wows Chicago at ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Red Carpet
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 29, 2016 - 1:20pmCHICAGO – The film “Eddie the Eagle” soared at the box office this weekend, and one of the huge stars in it is Hugh Jackman, the Australian-born movie and theater icon. He was in Chicago on February 16th, 2016, to walk the Red Carpet for the film, and HollywoodChicago.com was there to both do video interviews and photograph the event.
Exclusive Photos: Lamb of God, Anthrax at at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 30, 2016
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 2, 2016 - 3:08pmCHICAGO – Legendary metal bands Lamb of God and Anthrax performed at a packed show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 30, 2016. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured all the action. Enjoy!
Exclusive Photos: Acclaimed Rappers G-Eazy, A$AP Ferg at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 16, 2016
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 22, 2016 - 12:03pmCHICAGO – Acclaimed rappers G-Eazy and A$AP Ferg performed at a packed show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 16, 2016. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured all the action.
Slideshow: Snooki Polizzi of ‘Jersey Shore’ Makes Appearance for Her New Book
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2015 - 12:35pmCHICAGO – In 2010, the cast of the reality show “Jersey Shore” was named one of Barbara Walter’s Ten Most Fascinating People. Among those fascinating folks is Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, arguably one of the most familiar of that show’s regulars. Her new book is “Strong is the New Sexy: My Kickass Story on Getting my ‘Formula for Fierce’” and she made an appearance to promote that title at the Old Orchard Barnes & Noble in Skokie, Ill.
Slideshow: Culinary Icon Paula Deen Promotes Book in Chicagoland
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 22, 2015 - 12:25pmCHICAGO – Chicagoland was cooking last month as former Food Network star and culinary icon Paula Deen was at the Old Orchard Barnes & Noble in Skokie, Ill., to promote her new book, “Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up.“ The queen of southern-style cooking has reworked her popular recipes with ingredients with less calories.
Slideshow: Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-raq’ Premiere in Chicago on Nov. 22, 2015
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 8, 2015 - 12:17pmCHICAGO – The Red Carpet in Chicago was rolled out in maximum fashion for the November 22nd, 2015, premiere of director Spike Lee’s new film, “Chi-raq.” Despite its controversial title, the city has embraced the film’s metaphoric plea for sanity, and the premiere took place at the historic Chicago Theatre on State Street. Stars of the film, including Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, John Cusack, Jennifer Hudson, Wesley Snipes and director Spike Lee were all in attendance, and HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce got Exclusive Portraits of them all.
Slideshow: ‘Creed’ Movie Premiere in Chicago on Nov. 12, 2015
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2015 - 10:00amCHICAGO – “Creed” is poised to become a contender at the box office over the Thanksgiving weekend, and the new boxing film starring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed (son of ex-heavyweight champion and Rocky opponent Apollo Creed) is also in the buzz of the 2015 Oscar race. The film premiered in Chicago on Nov. 12th, 2015, with a Red Carpet event at Jones College Prep High School, where a mural was unveiled as part of the ceremony.
Slideshow: Rainn Wilson Releases New Book ‘The Bassoon King’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 22, 2015 - 8:02amCHICAGO – He may be Dwight Schrute of “The Office” forever in reruns, but he is also – according to his new memoir – “The Bassoon King.” Rainn Dietrich Wilson created the offbeat Schrute, and has had a diverse and high profile career. He was at the Yellow Box Theater in Naperville, Ill., recently, being interview by Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick, in an event sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop.
Slideshow: Portraits & Voices From the Red Carpet at 51st Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 2, 2015 - 9:41amCHICAGO – The Red Carpet was well trod during the 51st Chicago International Film Festival. with film stars, directors and other personalities taking their walks in representing their films during the two weeks of the event. Photographer Joe Arce took the Exclusive Portraits, and Patrick McDonald got the soundbites.
