Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/top-stories en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:40 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:40 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/Billy-Bob-Thorton-Blames-His-Insecurities-for-Demise-of-Relationship-With-Jolie-151765665.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Billy+Bob+Thorton.jpg
Actor Billy Bob Thornton blames himself for the rupture of his three-year marriage to Angelina Jolie.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/music/NATL-Jay-Z-Hiatus-Career-on-Hold-Parenthood-Blue-Ivy-Father-151760975.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/jay-z-carnegie-hall.jpg
If you're itching for a new Jay-Z record, you can go and brush your shoulders — er, copy of "The Blueprint" — off, for now anyway.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/entertainment/movies/Ride-Along-With-Neil-Young-Journeys-Trailer/151749405 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:21:58 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/neil-young-journeys.jpg
Director Jonathan Demme joins the legendary singer-songwriter for a short road trip from his home to a music hall in Toronto where he performs some of his greatest hits. Opens June 29.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/Terminator-3-actor-Nick-Stahl-Missing--151743985.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:31 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/TX-Nick+Stahl.jpg
Former Arnold Schwarzenegger co-star not seen since May 9 according to wife

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/entertainment/movies/Battleship-Stars-Reflect-on-Their-Wild,-Emotional-Ride/151713145 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/battleship-stars-thumb.jpg
Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna talk about their experiences on the set of "Battleship," and what it was like to shoot scenes with injured veterans. See "Battleship" in theaters May 18.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/music/NATL-OneRepublic-Drummer-Eddie-Fisher-Assault-Arrest-Loni-Rae-151706845.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/79204800.jpg
The drummer for hit-making rock band OneRepublic was arrested Tuesday for reportedly going on a violent rampage at his girlfriend's Denver home.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Kris-Jenner-Reality-TV-is-Addictive-151706365.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:46 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/kris-jenner.jpg
Kris Jenner has conceded that having cameras keep up with her Kardashian clan is “somewhat addictive.”

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/ron-burgundy-mila-kunis-rachel-mcadams-151588945.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/anchorman-2-thumb.jpg
Kunis rocks bell bottoms, Spacey is a superhero, Scarlett is a man-eating alien, Elijah Wood is blood-splattered and so much more.

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The 65th edition of the Cannes Film Festival features esteemed international filmmakers and big-name talent like Brad Pitt and Nicole Kidman.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Cubs-2012-World-Series-Champions-151609825.html Tue, 15 May 2012 21:33:48 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/cubs-revolution.jpg
Trailer for upcoming NBC thriller "Revolution" sure to make Cubs fans smile, at least briefly.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/nbc-chicago-fire-fall-preview-clip--151622605.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:33:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/emanuel-chicago-fire-cameo+pixlr.jpg
Upcoming NBC show focuses on firefighters of fictional Firehouse 55 in Chicago.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-John-Travolta-Accuser-Sexual-Misconduct-Dismiss-Lawsuit-151580915.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:33:58 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/139183916.jpg
The first anonymous masseur who accused John Travolta of sexual harassment and battery has hired celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred, just a day after he dropped out of the lawsuit he was pursuing along with another...

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Craig-Ferguson-Late-Late-Show-151417195.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:26:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/craig-ferguson.jpg
You can take the boy out of Scotland, but after he gets his own late night talk show he just might come back – and bring his robot skeleton sidekick with him.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/NATL-Cruise-Opens-up-to-Playboy-on-Lawsuits-Family-Scientology-and-Cosmetic-Surgery-151568825.html Wed, 16 May 2012 05:23:56 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/tom+cruise-722.jpg
A decade ago, Tom Cruise drew more headlines for manic behavior in interviews than for his actions on the big screen. Incidents like his couch jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" even earned him a not...

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/tech/NATL-Diablo-III-Finally-Released-Expected-to-Sell-Four-Million-Copies-151557145.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/diablo-III.jpg
It’s taken 12 years for Blizzard Entertainment to release the latest sequel to their critically acclaimed “Diablo” series, but that hasn’t slowed down potential sales.

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President Barack Obama proved to the women of "The View" Tuesday that in between leading the free world he manages to keep up with popular culture — sometimes.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/The-Amazing-Spider-Man-Prometheus-151542515.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:28:44 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/TASMgrab722_722x406_2235024590.jpg
Enough already.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/NATL-Betty-White-Im-the-Luckiest-Old-Broad-on-2-Feet-151536905.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Final+Betty+White.jpg
Betty White is awfully good at playing innocent, even when she's got a mischievous gleam in her eye.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/New-on-Home-Video-Chronicle-The-Grey-Albert-Nobbs--More-151424895.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:32 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chronicle722_722x406_2160579712.jpg
A transgender period piece, superheroes, titans of industry, sex, bounty hunters, rogue cops, Satan and wolves!

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Dramatic_Hair_Transformations.html Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/demi-lovato-dramatic-hair.jpg
Check out how these stars change up their 'dos for their roles and real life.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Celebrities-in-the-Stands-139836153.html Tue, 15 May 2012 20:31:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Kim-Kanye-P1.jpg
Star-gazing isn't just for the red carpet! Take a look at some celebrities who've been spotted in the stands and on the sidelines rooting for their favorite sports teams.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Cannes-2012-150996555.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/diane-kruger-thumb-cannes-2012.jpg
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival opens Wednesday with a screening of "Moonrise Kingdom," one of the 22 films showing in competition for the coveted Palme d'Or, and one of the nine movies at this year's festival tha...

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/President-Obama-Gets-Pop-Culture-Quiz-on-The-View-Tuesday-151470465.html Tue, 15 May 2012 05:58:40 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/203*120/Barbara+Walters-722.jpg
The ladies of "The View" quizzed President Obama Monday on his pop culture knowledge during a taping of the show set to air Tuesday—and he didn't perform too badly.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Howard-Stern-Americas-Got-Talent-Debut-Monday-151468565.html Tue, 15 May 2012 07:23:09 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AGT-P2.jpg
Howard Stern received a rock-star welcome to prime-time Monday night as he joined the judges' panel of "America's Got Talent."

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/THREAD-Jessica-Simpson-Destination-Maternity-Clothing-Line-151405295.html Mon, 14 May 2012 12:45:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Jessica+Simpson6.jpg
The star is expanding her retail empire by partnering with Destination Maternity on a new collection.

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First Tupac, then Left-Eye — and now Freddie Mercury.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Kris-Jenner-Reality-TV-is-Addictive-151706365.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:46 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/kris-jenner.jpg
Kris Jenner has conceded that having cameras keep up with her Kardashian clan is “somewhat addictive.”

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/Terminator-3-actor-Nick-Stahl-Missing--151743985.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:31 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/TX-Nick+Stahl.jpg
Former Arnold Schwarzenegger co-star not seen since May 9 according to wife

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/entertainment/movies/Battleship-Stars-Reflect-on-Their-Wild,-Emotional-Ride/151713145 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/battleship-stars-thumb.jpg
Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna talk about their experiences on the set of "Battleship," and what it was like to shoot scenes with injured veterans. See "Battleship" in theaters May 18.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/Billy-Bob-Thorton-Blames-His-Insecurities-for-Demise-of-Relationship-With-Jolie-151765665.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Billy+Bob+Thorton.jpg
Actor Billy Bob Thornton blames himself for the rupture of his three-year marriage to Angelina Jolie.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/music/NATL-Jay-Z-Hiatus-Career-on-Hold-Parenthood-Blue-Ivy-Father-151760975.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/jay-z-carnegie-hall.jpg
If you're itching for a new Jay-Z record, you can go and brush your shoulders — er, copy of "The Blueprint" — off, for now anyway.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Cannes-2012-150996555.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/diane-kruger-thumb-cannes-2012.jpg
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival opens Wednesday with a screening of "Moonrise Kingdom," one of the 22 films showing in competition for the coveted Palme d'Or, and one of the nine movies at this year's festival tha...

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/NATL-Cruise-Opens-up-to-Playboy-on-Lawsuits-Family-Scientology-and-Cosmetic-Surgery-151568825.html Wed, 16 May 2012 05:23:56 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/tom+cruise-722.jpg
A decade ago, Tom Cruise drew more headlines for manic behavior in interviews than for his actions on the big screen. Incidents like his couch jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" even earned him a not...

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/entertainment/movies/Ride-Along-With-Neil-Young-Journeys-Trailer/151749405 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:21:58 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/neil-young-journeys.jpg
Director Jonathan Demme joins the legendary singer-songwriter for a short road trip from his home to a music hall in Toronto where he performs some of his greatest hits. Opens June 29.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/music/NATL-OneRepublic-Drummer-Eddie-Fisher-Assault-Arrest-Loni-Rae-151706845.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/79204800.jpg
The drummer for hit-making rock band OneRepublic was arrested Tuesday for reportedly going on a violent rampage at his girlfriend's Denver home.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/Cannes-global-glamour-fest-151603765.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:31 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/cannes-film-festival-P13.jpg
The 65th edition of the Cannes Film Festival features esteemed international filmmakers and big-name talent like Brad Pitt and Nicole Kidman.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/ron-burgundy-mila-kunis-rachel-mcadams-151588945.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/anchorman-2-thumb.jpg
Kunis rocks bell bottoms, Spacey is a superhero, Scarlett is a man-eating alien, Elijah Wood is blood-splattered and so much more.

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President Barack Obama proved to the women of "The View" Tuesday that in between leading the free world he manages to keep up with popular culture — sometimes.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/NATL-Betty-White-Im-the-Luckiest-Old-Broad-on-2-Feet-151536905.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Final+Betty+White.jpg
Betty White is awfully good at playing innocent, even when she's got a mischievous gleam in her eye.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-John-Travolta-Accuser-Sexual-Misconduct-Dismiss-Lawsuit-151580915.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:33:58 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/139183916.jpg
The first anonymous masseur who accused John Travolta of sexual harassment and battery has hired celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred, just a day after he dropped out of the lawsuit he was pursuing along with another...

Photo Credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/tech/NATL-Diablo-III-Finally-Released-Expected-to-Sell-Four-Million-Copies-151557145.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/diablo-III.jpg
It’s taken 12 years for Blizzard Entertainment to release the latest sequel to their critically acclaimed “Diablo” series, but that hasn’t slowed down potential sales.

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]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b062336e07da0d4f97b2313883bf947b&p=4 b062336e07da0d4f97b2313883bf947b ]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:23 -0500 http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Howard-Stern-Americas-Got-Talent-Debut-Monday-151468565.html Tue, 15 May 2012 07:23:09 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AGT-P2.jpg
Howard Stern received a rock-star welcome to prime-time Monday night as he joined the judges' panel of "America's Got Talent."

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Craig-Ferguson-Late-Late-Show-151417195.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:26:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/craig-ferguson.jpg
You can take the boy out of Scotland, but after he gets his own late night talk show he just might come back – and bring his robot skeleton sidekick with him.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/President-Obama-Gets-Pop-Culture-Quiz-on-The-View-Tuesday-151470465.html Tue, 15 May 2012 05:58:40 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/203*120/Barbara+Walters-722.jpg
The ladies of "The View" quizzed President Obama Monday on his pop culture knowledge during a taping of the show set to air Tuesday—and he didn't perform too badly.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/movies/The-Amazing-Spider-Man-Prometheus-151542515.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:28:44 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/TASMgrab722_722x406_2235024590.jpg
Enough already.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/New-on-Home-Video-Chronicle-The-Grey-Albert-Nobbs--More-151424895.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:32 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chronicle722_722x406_2160579712.jpg
A transgender period piece, superheroes, titans of industry, sex, bounty hunters, rogue cops, Satan and wolves!

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Dramatic_Hair_Transformations.html Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/demi-lovato-dramatic-hair.jpg
Check out how these stars change up their 'dos for their roles and real life.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Celebrities-in-the-Stands-139836153.html Tue, 15 May 2012 20:31:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Kim-Kanye-P1.jpg
Star-gazing isn't just for the red carpet! Take a look at some celebrities who've been spotted in the stands and on the sidelines rooting for their favorite sports teams.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/PBCS-Avengers-Again-Lays-Waste-to-the-Competition-With-Best-2nd-Week-Ever-151365585.html Mon, 14 May 2012 08:41:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/avengerssb_722x406_2194092588.jpg
Last week "The Avengers" shattered the box office record for best opening weekend, this week they shattered the record for best second weekend, taking in more than $100 million, beating "Avatar"'s old record by...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/music/NATL-Demi-Lovato-X-Factor-Britney-Spears-Simon-Cowell-Judge-151362205.html Mon, 14 May 2012 16:57:28 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Demi+Lovato-722.JPG
Britney isn't the only pop star at the judges' table on the next season of "The X Factor."

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/Johnnys-Still-Heeeere-151200335.html Sun, 13 May 2012 12:06:01 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/181*120/062309EdMcMahon08.jpg
Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” stint ended 20 years ago this month. But his presence still can be felt in the crowded late-night landscape that’s sprouted in his wake.

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Once a precocious child star who used to book leading roles, Lindsay Lohan has been in and out of the headlines — and court — over the past few years. But with probation behind her, glowing reviews fro...

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The King of All Media’s made a career out of judging others. But this time the audience will decide whether he’s a success or a washout on “AGT.”

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