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Mike Lebovitz to film comedy album live at Timothy O’Toole’s

May 25, 2019 at 12:40 p.m.

Mike Lebovitz's name has helped define the stand-up comedy scene in Chicago. Since 2007, the comic's energy and unbelievably offbeat style has etched its way into audiences minds. And unlike...

Jim Gaffigan deep dishes about his new book

May 25, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Jim Gaffigan's food obsession stems from Chicago's classics. "The hot dog, Italian beef and deep-dish pizza?" said the 48-year-old comedian and northwest Indiana native. "Yeah it isn't healthy fare by...

io West sketch comedy team Redford performs in Chicago

May 25, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Los Angeles owns the entertainment world. That's no secret. The West Coast harnesses Hollywood, multibillion dollar agencies, the homes of the world's biggest movie stars and a booming stand-up comedy...

Cameron Esposito prepares herself mentally behind the curtain right before going on stage to perform.

Cameron Esposito returns to Chicago for Oct. 14 shows

May 25, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Not long ago, stand-up comedian Cameron Esposito was a ringmaster for El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. Traveling the country, covering her lips in glitter and working rigorously to create her own...

Marathoner Rita Jeptoo’s legs have taken her a long way

June 17, 2018 at 6:34 a.m.

For Rita Jeptoo, running is not just a sport. Sure, the 33-year-old Kenyan is an utter athletic phenomenon, shattering the Boston Marathon course record in April by nearly 2 whole...

Q&A: Comedian Russell Peters

May 25, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Worldwide arena sellouts in 26 countries. Countless television and movie appearances. Seven hours of content on Netflix. And tens of millions in revenue to make him Forbes' third-richest comic. You...

Boris Kodjoe and Tyson Beckford talk sex and more sex

June 17, 2018 at 6:16 a.m.

Starring in erotic roles is nothing new to Boris Kodjoe ("Baggage Claim") and Tyson Beckford, the model/actor best known for Toni Braxton music videos and hosting "Make Me a Supermodel."...

Review: The Second City e.t.c.’s 38th Revue ‘Apes of Wrath’

May 25, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Review: 'Apes of Wrath'Rating: !!! (out of 4)Go: Various showtimes Tuesday through Sunday, June 26 through August at The Second City e.t.c. stage, 1616 N. Wells St.Tickets: $23-$48. 312-337-3992; secondcity.com...

Aziz Ansari brings ‘Modern Romance,’ dating advice to Chicago

June 17, 2018 at 2:39 p.m.

Compare the dating scene a decade ago to today's vibe and you couldn't have two more opposite entities. Texting, sexting, Facebook messaging, Tinder using, Snapchatting ... the list goes on...

Haunted house of pain

August 22, 2021 at 9:42 p.m.

"A Haunted House 2" R .5 out of 4 stars Earning a 10 percent on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer for "A Haunted House" just wasn't enough for Marlon Wayans. Just 15...

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