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MANILOW’S CHICAGO JOURNEY

 The great Barry Manilow will be back in town on January 12 as part of a mini tour.
This time around the venue is The United Center.
Manilow will be performing some of the songs from his current hit album “Greatest Songs Of The 70’s” as well as some classic Manilow hits.
For more information visit: www.unitedcenter.com.

CHICAGO MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

Congratulations to Kanye West on his five nominations for the 2008 Chicago Music Awards. West was nominated in the following categories: Best Hip Hop/Rap Entertainer, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album/CD, Record Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Pop Entertainer of the Year.
Also, announced were the 2008 recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards which […]

CHICAGOACTOR.COM REMEMBERS……

 Chicagoactor.com remembers the brilliance and graciousness of Dr. Donda West.
We extend our deepest sympathy to our fellow Chicagoan, performer Kanye West and his family on the untimely death of his mother Dr. West. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time of great tragedy

IT’S MILLER TIME IN CHICAGO

Steve Miller, who hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his band will release its “Live From Chicago 2007 DVD and CD” in February of 2008.
Miller and his band filmed two sold out concerts at Ravinia this past summer. Included on this DVD are some of his biggest hits in concert including “The Joker,” “Fly Like […]

JOHN LODGE-FROM ROCK ICON TO MOVIE STAR!

That’s right. You heard it here first!
The very charming, handsome and talented member of the rock super group The Moody Blues is venturing into the world of movies, TV and commercials.  Lodge was in town with the other Moody Blues (Justin Hayward and Graeme Edge) for a sold out concert at the Chicago Theatre.
Chicagoactor.com’s own […]

JOHN LODGE-FROM ROCK ICON TO MOVIE STAR!

That’s right. You heard it here first!
The very charming, handsome and talented member of the rock super group The Moody Blues is venturing into the world of movies, TV and commercials.
Lodge was in town with the other Moody Blues (Justin Hayward and Graeme Edge) for a sold out concert at the Chicago Theatre.
Chicagoactor.com’s own Steve […]

NICE GUYS FINISH FIRST!

Well in the case of the rock group ToTo they do!
ToTo made a tour stop in Chicago this week to play at the House of Blues. Fans will remember ToTo for a variety of hit songs including “Rosanna” and “Africa.”
Chicagoactor.com had to recently cancel an interview with the band due to our scheduling conflicts. But […]

IT’S MARGARITAVILLE TIME IN CHICAGO!

Jimmy Buffet and his Coral Reefer Band make a return visit to Chicago at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 7/21.
Buffet, a long time Chicago favorite, is in the mist of his “Bama Breeze Tour.” The easy going singer/songwriter is famous for such songs as “Come Monday,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and of course his anthem […]

ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROCKS

In a surprise announcement, legendary performer Robbie Robertson has been added to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival on July 28th at Toyota Park.
Dark, tall and handsome Robertson has been a major force in the entertainment industry since The Band in the 1960’s and since their touring days with Bob Dylan. The Band (Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, […]

COMING UP WITH THAT LATTE….

We’ll have a little Paul McCartney with that Starbucks Grande. Huh? Yes, it’s true. In a very smart business move, Paul has signed a major deal with Starbuck’s new Hear Music Label several months ago. His new album and his first for the new label “Memory Almost Full” will be released in the States on […]