Hulk Hogan Book Signing at Borders

By Tamara Jenkins
Photos by Adam Bielawski

HOGAN, HOGAN, HOGAN was the battle cry as eager fans waited for their hero Terry Gene Bollea aka Hulk Hogan to arrive to sign copies of his new book, “My Life Outside the Ring” at the Michigan Avenue Borders in Chicago.

Accompanied by his long time manager the “Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, Hogan greeted fans young and old decked out in red and yellow Hulkamania and Hulkster t-shirts and bandanas.

The wrestler has been in a fixture in the wrestling world since the late 1980’s after he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Hogan recently signed to TNA Wrestling. In his book, Hogan discusses the end of his 23 year marriage to his wife, Linda, his son’s involvement in a tragic auto accident and his battle with depression that left him with suicidal thoughts.

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Fashion Focus Chicago 2009: Horacio Nieto Spring/Summer 2010 Collections

Chicago designer Horacio Nieto recently presented his Spring/Summer 2010 womenswear and menswear collections during Fashion Focus Chicago 2009.

Nieto, a Texas native and winner of AOL’s 2008 Latino Fashionista online fashion competition, debuted his menswear collection, Arlo, featured a mix of modern and traditional American style. The collection included classic, casual dress shirts and trench coats in vibrant colors and neutral blazers, jackets and khaki pants and short.

His women’s line paralleled Arlo with the use of playful colors and neutrals; but was more risqué with sexy yet sophisticated short dresses suitable for work and play. Nieto stated his inspiration for the collection was an Amazon tribe with his use of textures, colors and modern elements.

A rarity in the fashion world to cater to both sexes, Nieto’s effortless executed showcase of both collections proves his talent and longevity in the industry.

For more information on Horacio Nieto,visit www.horacionieto.com

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Push Play – Red Hot and Burnin' it Up!

Push Play – Red Hot and Burnin' it Up!
Subterranean - Chicago, IL, USA - October 13, 2009
by Anita Maree Lande

You will be drawn in by the good looks of this four piece band from Long Island, NY. But then you will be spun in by the fun, pop-rocking songs that will leave you craving for more. The band is currently on tour promoting their new CD release called Found on their Midnight Romeo Tour. When the band took stage, the mostly all female crowd of fans were ready to rock. CJ Baran - the model-looking lead singer and guitarist took control and led off the night with their perfect pop-rocker Watch It Burn which led into Heart Attack and the whoa-whoa sing-along Away,Away. Other catchy tunes performed were Barely Legal and Start Again. The band seemed thrilled to be back in Chicago and they all shared lead vocals when they did a knock-out Push Play version of the Beastie Boys hit - Fight For Your Right. They also performed Covergirl - a high energy song about finding that perfect face in a magazine and their big smash of the night was their own Midnight Romeo. The band selected one lucky girl from the audience, led her on stage, and she was their Midnight Juliet as they sang their song to her.

This band has the makings of being the next big thing. Definitively Push Play to take a listen to this band!


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Chicago's Hollywood Celebrities Show 2009 in Rosemont, IL

This weekend, Rosemont, IL, hosted the Hollywood Celebrities Show 2009 with such guests as Larry Hagman, Tia Carrere, Barbara Luna, Mickey Rooney and so many more. Fans came to meet their favorite stars with authographs and photos.

Ray & Sharon Courts' Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show has been running for 19 years. To learn more about the show follow the link to the Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show's official web site fore news and join the mailing list.



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Summer's Fall Fashion Show Debuts the Hottest Trends to Transition

Summer's Fall Fashion Show Debuts the Hottest Trends to Transition
63rd Street Beach House - Chicago, IL, USA - September 12, 2009
by Sommer Thorton, photos by Percy Ollie, Jr.

There couldn't have been a more perfect venue for last weeks Summer's Fall Fashion Show. The roof of the 63rd Street Beach house in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood provided a natural runway and backdrop to display the hottest designs for Summer and Fall by 828, Personal Privilege, and (emee). As the sun glistened against the shores of Lake Michigan the models ripped the runway to soul and techno remixes. It was like watching a glamorous show in a decadent castle.

Though unique, the three local lines had one common thread-They addressed the need for transitional pieces that take can be worn late Summer to Fall. Especially in Chicago, the weather can change from summer solstice to blistery fall in an hour. So early September to late October when the sandals and spaghetti straps are put away and ladies hold off donning boots, they're left with few options.

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Jay-Z Performance at the House of Blues- "Once in a Lifetime"

Jay-Z Performance at the House of Blues- "Once in a Lifetime"
House of Blues - September 8, 2009 - Chicago, IL, USA
by Sommer Thornton, photo by Raymond Boyd

Jay-Z's swag was on a million last night. Wearing all black with an icy black charm, Jigga had a stance of a man ten feet tall...modest billionaire at the least. His free concert, sponsored by Samsung and AT&T, was part of the Summer Krush concert series, an exclusive tour that previously featured acts like Mariah Carey, Nelly, and Good Charlotte. The fact that only a few hundred of Jay-Z's loyal fans could attend made the one-hour performance a truly unique experience.

Jay-Z and his comrade, Memphis Bleek, Rocafeller Records veteran artist, ripped the stage. Not only did fans get to sample new songs from Jay-Z's new album "Blueprint III", released that morning, but they saw him perform some of the hottest cuts from his last 3 albums. Songs like "Takeover" and "Allure" had little air play. Still fans sang along so fervently that Jigga stopped the performance and jokingly asked the audience to help him remember the lyrics to a new song, "Venus vs. Mars."

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A*Muse Richie Rich & Pamela Anderson Fashion Party

By Dan Locke

Pamela Anderson hit Indiana’s The Venue at Horseshoe Casino on Oct. 9, 2009 to introduce the new line A*Muse clothing by Richie Rich. The Venue was one of the first stops on a worldwide promotional tour in which Anderson and her good friend and clothing designer Richie Rich will be introducing the brand to major cities in the US, Europe an Asia.

The A*Muse brand is an animal-friendly, organic line, consisting of bathing suits, hoodies, zip ups, casual dresses, beachwear and designer printed t-shirts featuring images ofAnderson and Rich. Rich described the A*Muse collection, which was inspired by Anderson, as "fun, sexy, surfer girl from Malibu meets Andy Warhol.
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Director John Woo Arrives for Screening for "Red Cliff" at the AMC River East Theatre at Chicago

Director John Woo Arrives for Screening for "Red Cliff" at the AMC River East Theatre, Chicago, IL, USA, Octobe 9, 2009


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Madeleine Albright, Discussion & Signing for “Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box, Borders Books on State Street Chicago

Madeleine Albright, Discussion & Signing for “Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box" at Borders Books on State Street, Chicago, IL, USA, October 7, 2009

The story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. A unique celebration of the pin or brooch as a means of personal and diplomatic expression, seen through the extraordinary life and career of one of the world’s most admired women. Read My Pins features a gallery of fascinating photographs, showing both the Albright collection and Secretary Albright wearing the pins at history-making events; the images of more than 200 pins, some elegant, many playful, are included. To be published in conjunction with an exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York .

Madeleine Albright was the first female Secretary of State of the United States and, at that time, the highest-ranking woman in U.S. history. Like most women, she had occasionally worn pins before entering public service, but it was when she took office as America ’s Ambassador to the United Nations, and then as Secretary of State, that she came to understand how powerful a symbol a simple piece of jewelry could be. When she wore a snake pin after Saddam Husssein’s press called her a serpent, and then a pin of a doomed bird after Cuban-American pilots were shot down in international waters, the world’s press took notice, showing that while the pin is an expression of femininity and fashion, it can also be a badge of individuality, a vibrant and witty vehicle for telling a story, and can be a diplomatic tool for delivering messages to world leaders, politicians, the public, and beyond.


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World Fashion Chicago

By Dan Locke

World Fashion Chicago returned to the Harris Rooftop at Millennium Park on September 30, 2009, for it fourth time. Bulding upon the success of past shows, Chicago Sister Cities International once again featured some of the hottest international fashions, showcasing high-end designers which represented each of Chicago's 28 sister cities.

"Chicago has always been a diverse city, and nowhere is this more evident than in tghe city's growing fashion industy," said Mayor Richard M. Daley. "Through World Fashion Chicago, Chicago Sister Cities International not only showcases Chicago 28 Sister Cities, but also celebrates the internationally-inspired fashion designers who who live and work in our city."

This year's show featured a mix of high-end designers, including local talent like Melissa Serpico, Vika Brown, John Shultz and Anna Fong.

The Sister Cities include in the event were:
Accra, Ghana
Amman, Jordan
Athens, Greece
Belgrade, Serbia
Birmingham, England
Bogota, Colombia
Busan, Korea
Casablanca, Morocco
Dehli, India
Durban, South Africa
Galway, Ireland
Gothenburg, Sweden
Hamburg, Germany
Kyiv, Ukraine
Lahore, Pakistan
Lucerene, Switzerland
Mexico City, Mexico
Milan, Italy
Moscow, Russia
Osaka, Japan
Paris, France
Petach Tikva, Israel
Prague, Czech Republic
Shanghai, China
Shenyang, China
Toronto, Canada
Vilnius, Lithuania
Warsaw, Poland
Chicago, USA
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Chicago Eliminated in Round One of the 2016 Olympics

Chicago Eliminated in Round One of the 2016 Olympics

Our home town, the City of Chicago, was eliminated on the first round of voting by the International Olympic Committee. Who threw the wrench in that vote? Myself and the whole City of Chicago was shocked when the announcement was made at Daley Plaza. The faces among the attendees were shock with some tears.

We wish you well Rio de Janei on winning the Olympic 2016 Bid


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Audrey Niffenegger Signs Copies of Her Fearful Symmetry

Audrey Niffenegger Signs Copies of Her Fearful Symmetry

Audrey Niffenegger the author of The Time Traveler's Wife. Has written another book entitle Her Fearful Symmetry. And she started her book tour at the Newberry Library in Chicago, with a reading from her new book and answer people questions. And afterward she did a booksigning.


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