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My Cameo on "The Hills" because of "Chicago!"

Soooooo random I know! everyone hit me on facebook & twitter (some w/screen shots like above) like crazy when they saw me on "the hills" season premiere last night... many asked how that happened... and...
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World Malaria Day in Chicago

First of all- check this quick video made by 4th & 5th graders in Kyoto, Japan- about the horrible malaria problem in Africa they are trying to help- a fight that we here in chicago will be supporting...
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Natalie Merchant for Poetry Center of Chicago

Poetry might not be the first form of entertainment that sells tickets or the most popular artistic method practiced among all, but realize it or not, poetry has been the inspiration and driving force behind...
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Chicago's KAZY Rocks

hey all, as always, thanks for sending in all the local talent suggestions! This week I’m highlighting some local rock talent known as “kazy” that I got from a facebook friend who turned me on to this...
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Lollapalooza Chicago 2010 Lineup Announced by C3!

Last night at sunda I got to catch up w/my old buddy Charlie jones, one of the 3 c’s in “c3” that’s responsible for the ever successful outdoor summer music festival in our sweet home chicago,...
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Chicagoan Michelle Williams in "Chicago" on Broadway!

If you follow me on twitter, you know I flew out to nyc this weekend to support my long time friend michelle williams (of “destiny’s child, pic of us above backstage), watching her light up broadway in the...
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Style Wars 2010 Strikes Back!

STYLE WARS 2010 from PROJECT VYNE on Vimeo. I liked it so much I agreed to come on as a judge!  Others who are supporting and taking part in this amazing celebration are the chicago fashion foundation,...
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Kidd Russell : Chicago Talent Pick of Week!

While i was a guest on WGN 720Am Radio this weekend (click here for podcast), I was excited to hear all the interest in the way this blog has been highlighting new Chicago talent offering them a shot at...
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Hip Hop Allstars in "The Chicago Vault"

As everyone knows, Chicago's Hip-Hop talent, like Common, Kanye West, Twista, cool kids, rhymefest, kid sister, lupe fiasco,.. are all celebrated as world class! And I am sure as they will tell you, it all...
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Chicagoans Support Artist Jesse Palter Live

Thank you all for sending me great chicago talent to feature & support, keep em coming! The latest of talents was into'ed to me by several people that follow me on twitter, a friend that works for Oprah,...