Last week, we mentioned former disgrace governor Rod Blagojevich was slated to appear on the next edition of reality show Celebrity Apprentice. The show's rolling along and photos from what looks to be the opening credits shoot have surfaced, giving us the first look of Blago alongside the likes of Cyndi Lauper and Sinbad. We don't know whether to laugh or cry. more ›

The old school pro wrestling fans among the staff - there are several of us - were sad to learn of the passing of Captain Lou Albano. To celebrate his life, we decided to look back at some of our favorite Capt. Lou moments. more ›

While nothing tops the gravity-defying vertical runway show Marshall Fields busted out five years ago, the Fall fashion event Macy's is throwing this year is getting us almost as jazzed up. The historic department store, now celebrating its 150th year in business, will host an 80s-themed “Pop Candy Arcade” fashion extravaganza this Friday that will feature the store’s new looks, as well as allow us to revel in retro-mania. more ›

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Cyndi Lauper has been slated to perform at the Gay Games VII Closing Ceremony at Wrigley Field. Tickets are now on sale for the July 22nd event. Cyndi has been active with PFLAG and the Matthew Shepard Foundation and previously performed at the Gay Games in 1994 when they were held in New York City. Lauper's latest CD, The Body Acoustic, celebrates diversity, friends, and acceptance which are consistent with the image that we feel... more ›

Interactive shows are often like the political rallies of the theater world. The presentation is predictably high concept, improvisation is mostly warmed over talking points, and everyone’s expected to cheer on cue and leave feeling wonderful. Only later do you realize your candidate’s flawed, his policy papers need work, and there’s no way he’ll deliver on his promises. more ›

Whenever Chicagoist has dined at Improv Kitchen, we’ve always been reminded of the joke about the performer who must always face the inquiry: “Oh so you’re an actor! Which restaurant?” Here’s to Improv Kitchen for eliminating the middle man! Now who here’s from out of town? But seriously, folks: if we could just figure out how to make TV trays out of actual TVs then this idea would finally reach its zenith! All this makes... more ›