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This image released by Marvel Studios shows, from left, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Benedict Wong as Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange in a scene from “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” (Marvel Studios via AP)

'Strange' remains atop box office as 'Top Gun' looms

Doctor Strange and his multiverse got to linger a little longer atop the weekend box office as Tom Cruise and "Top Gun" wait in the wings. Marvel's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" was the top-earning film of the weekend for the third straight week.
Amdur Productions runs numerous outdoor art shows in the Chicago and Milwaukee areas including the Barrington Arts Festival.

Artist's passion evolves into booming business with Amdur Productions' summer art festivals

Nothing says summer like a relaxed stroll through an art festival. But your brief cultural escape is serious business for the professionals at Amdur Productions Inc. who are planning 2023's art festivals as the 2022 season rolls out.
Kate McKinnon plays Colleen Rafferty during the “Final Encounter” cold open on “Saturday Night Live” in New York on May 21, 2022. McKinnon is leaving the show after 10 seasons.

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'

Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from "Saturday Night Live," leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's 47th season finale. Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are also leaving the cast.
Newly widowed Harper (Jessie Buckley) can’t seem to escape from “Men.”

Alex Garland confronts the horrors of past, present in 'Men'

For "Men" to work, or at least not be boring, filmmaker Alex Garland he knew he'd have to take big, weird swings. And Jessie Buckley's discussion during her audition was strange and unusual and perfect, he thought.
The new exhibition “Immersive Monet and the Impressionists” opens June 17 in Chicago.
Fantastical displays, major retrospectives on tap at suburban, Chicago museums this summer
More than a dozen Chicago-area museums offer exhibitions devoted to Mexican folklore-inspired creatures, Lego sculptures, tribal treasures and up-close encounters with Beluga whales.
Ellen DeGeneres is taking her final bow on her syndicated daytime talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” on Thursday, May 26, after almost two decades.
Ellen DeGeneres signs off from daytime TV
Ellen DeGeneres has had a good daytime run, but she's ready to end it. After 19 seasons of helping to fill the "feel-good" space in the talk-show genre with "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the comedian wraps it up with the last original episode of her syndicated program on Thursday, May 26.
Greg Doyen, the new owner of Scorched Earth Brewing, pours a pint Tuesday at the brewery at 203 Berg St. in Algonquin.
New Scorched Earth owner says local breweries' appeal now includes families
Scorched Earth Brewing is ready for summer. During the pandemic, Scorched Earth Brewing nearly doubled its space for customers by installing a large outdoor patio, and new owner Greg Doyen said the Algonquin-based taproom plans to put it to good use as the summer weather hits McHenry County.
Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) share a fun moment in the final season of “This Is Us.” NBC's time-skipping family drama airs its final episode at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
'This Is Us' to end with a 'meditative day,' creator reveals
Jack and Rebecca. Randall, Kate and Kevin. Six seasons and a combined 23 actors playing the Pearson mom, dad and children over four jumbled decades of love, war and a fatefully malfunctioning slow cooker. It all comes down to one last good cry as NBC's "This Is Us" airs its final episode at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.
Atticus (Richard Thomas) has a heart-to-heart with his daughter Scout (Melanie Moore) in the national tour of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted by Aaron Sorkin from Harper Lee's seminal novel.
Ever-resonant 'To Kill a Mockingbird' a plea for healing
"To Kill a Mockingbird," in a riveting new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin starring Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, is a must-see production.
From Monday through Sunday, May 23-29, Found Kitchen and Stolp Island Social are offering the Burger & Bourbon special in honor of National Burger Day.
Where to find National Hamburger Month specials in the suburbs
Did you realize that May is National Hamburger Month? A whole month dedicated to this barbecue staple had us searching for specials in the suburbs.
“His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa.
Book review: How George Floyd became an icon for Americans
Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa say in the introduction to their book "His Name is George Floyd" that they don't want to absolve George Floyd of responsibility for his actions on May 25, 202, but rather are striving to analyze the policies that affected Floyd's life. And they do a masterful, thorough and evenhanded job of this.
ZZ Top founder Billy Gibbons and the Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti spent a late night after the guitarist’s solo show in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Still the 'Top' look in rock 'n' roll
Legends and icons. How lucky am I to be able to host these megastars at the Arcada Theatre and now the Des Plaines Theatre, which both have helped shape popular culture, especially that of my own formative years? So many people in my industry pride themselves on NOT being star-struck, and how stars to them are really no big deal anymore. They will give you countless examples of celebs they have worked with, yawning in between the names of the groups, and say how it's just another day at the office for them.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Artists Josh and Joanie Drizin of Girly Steel from Noblesville, Indiana take a photograph in their self-contained backpack umbrellas during the 25th annual Art in Wilder Park show Saturday in Elmhurst.
Wet day for an outdoor art show: Art in Wilder Park returns to Elmhurst
Justin Bieber, left, and Hailey Bieber arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
PHOTO GALLERY: Music stars arrive on the Grammys red carpet
Jamie Lee Curtis holds up a blue ribbon in support of refugees of Ukraine as she arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
PHOTO GALLERY: The Oscars' red carpet
Ashley Mcbryde, left, and Eric Church perform ‘Heart on Fire’ at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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