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Exclusive Portrait: Regis Philbin For His New Book ‘How I Got This Way’

Regis Philbin, Photo by Joe Arce

CHICAGO – Regis Philbin was in the entertainment news big time in 2011, as he retired from his long running talk show, “Live with Regis and Kelly.” The ageless 80-year-old Regis has the world record for most on-air television hours, has written the new book “How I Got This Way,” and was in the Chicago area recently for an appearance.

Exclusive Portrait: Remembering ‘60 Minutes’ Pundit Andy Rooney

Andy Rooney, photo by Joe Arce.

CHICAGO – The television journalism world lost a titan on Nov. 4, 2011 when Andy Rooney – the irascible pundit on the long-running TV news magazine “60 Minutes” – died at the age of 92.

Interview, Portrait: Tom Felton on Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’

CHICAGO – Playing Draco Malfoy, a less-than-savory counterpoint to the heroics of Harry Potter in the film series just completed with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” would presumably be difficult.

Exclusive Portrait: Josh Groban in Chicago For His CD ‘Illuminations’

Josh Groban, photo by Joe Arce

CHICAGO – The mega-popular singer Josh Groban is about to add another multi-selling note to his marketability. On November 22th on the Oprah show, Groban will be named one of her “Ultimate Favorite Things” and will perform a special duet with Johnny Mathis.

Exclusive Portrait: 1980s Rocker Rick Springfield at Book Signing

Rick Springfield, photo by Joe Arce

CHICAGO – Rick Springfield, the essential 1980s personality rocker, is serving up his life in a new memoir, “Late Late at Night.” He was in the Chicago area recently greeting admirers and signing his new book at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill.

Exclusive Portrait: Hilary Duff in Chicago For Her New Novel ‘Elixir’

Hilary Duff, Photo by Joe Arce

CHICAGO – Actress, Pop Singer, TV & Movie Star Hilary Duff can now add author to her resume, as her first young adult novel, “Elixir” is climbing up the best seller charts. Duff made a recent appearance greeting fans and signing her book at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois, on October 16th, 2010.

Exclusive Portrait: Jenny McCarthy on ‘Love, Lust & Faking It’

Jenny McCarthy, Photograph by Joe Arce.

CHICAGO – Jenny McCarthy is at again, penning another one of her “Naked Truth” books, this time about relationships. The prolific Ms. McCarthy is back on the shelves with “Love, Lust & Faking It: The Naked Truth about Sex, Lies and True Romance.” She appeared at Border Books in Oakbrook, IL, on October 11th.

Exclusive Portrait: Celebrating Ozzfest With Guitarist Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde, shot by Joe Arce

CHICAGO – As Ozzfest, the summer music jam anchored by Ozzy Osbourne, rolls through Chicago on Tuesday, August 17th, former Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde brought his new band, Black Label Society, to rock at the fest. He also had time to greet fans here on Monday at Borders Books State Street.

Exclusive Portrait: Terry O’Quinn of ‘Lost’ at Chicago Benefit

CHICAGO – Terry O’Quinn, the strange and mysterious John Locke on the recently concluded TV series, “Lost,” was found in this exclusive portrait by HollywoodChicago.com’s ace photographer Joe Arce. O’Quinn was appearing at the Park West in Chicago for his brother Thomas’s new film “Using.”

Exclusive Portrait: Natalie Merchant With First Album in Seven Years

Natalie Merchant, photograph by Joe Arce

CHICAGO – Natalie Merchant, formerly the lead singer for 10,000 Maniacs, has come back with a solo album after a seven year hiatus. “Leave Your Sleep” has an unusual theme, as it takes verse from the 19th and 20th Century poets and sets it to music best described as lullabies, written for her daughter.

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    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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