Photo Credit: Chicago Sun-Times
Where can you see the Tillmans this Father’s Day week?
Bears’ cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman recently allowed the media into his home for a holiday exclusive. The Chicago football star and his lovely family graced the cover of the Chicago Sun Times’ Splash mag this week. Inside the newspaper feature, he discussed his baby girl Tiana’s health scare, his Cornerstone Foundation and much more.
Congrats to the Blackstock family on the birth of their precious little one.
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“Insurgent” stars are living it up this summer!
The movie’s leading actors Ansel Elgort, Octavia Spencer, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller and Keiynan Lonsdale are documenting their time on set and taking you along for the ride. The hot cast shared a series of photos this week via Twitter and Instagram.
“Farewell @octaviaspencer so awesome hanging w you! #Insurgent,” said Ansel in the caption that accompanied his selfie with Octavia Spencer above.
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Miles Teller: “My favorite person ever @zoeisabellakravitz“
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Zoe Kravitz: “Trailer buddy. @miles_teller“
https://twitter.com/KeiynanLonsdale/status/476942071560175616
“Insurgent” hits theaters March 20, 2015.
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Photo Credit: Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company
It’s almost time for the show!
ABC 7 Chicago is sponsoring this year’s Broadway In Chicago‘s theatre preview extravaganza in Millennium Park. Today, an official press release was shared via Margie Korshak Inc. detailing that a host of productions that will stop by and give concert goers a taste of this Fall’s line-up.
“The concert will feature cast members from the World Premiere of AMAZING GRACE, the World Premiere of DEE SNIDER’S ROCK & ROLL CHRISTMAS TALE and hit musicals ANNIE, DISNEY’S NEWSIES, RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and more.”
The Vice President of Broadway In Chicago, Eileen LaCario, stated the following in the official PR today, “This is our favorite night of the year, being able to share this rare gathering of Broadway performers with all of Chicago. This unparalleled event of the summer brings thousands of enthusiastic and devoted Broadway fans and supporters for a taste of Broadway, experiencing these performances in one of Chicago’s most iconic settings.”
The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 6:15 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park.
Check out BroadwayinChicago.com or Millenniumpark.org for more info.
Broadway company of NEWSIES. Photo by Deen Van Meer.
School just ended… and Megan is already sending the kiddies back to school!
Singer Megan Nicole is getting a head start on the B2S season. The pop star shared news about her newest gig modeling Kipling’s brand name fashion for Fall 2014 via Twitter. Check out her tweet below:
You have arrived at part 2 of BTSCelebs’ interview with Justin Cornwell.
BTSCelebs: How has acting challenged you as a person? Similarly, what have you learned about yourself as a result of these challenges?**
Justin Cornwell: Acting is the one thing that consistently challenges me to not only understand myself in a deeper way but others as well. I have to let go of preconceived notions and truly view a different perspective without judgment. Acting has allowed me to look at myself and my world more subjectively.
Do you see yourself working behind the scenes? Ex. Directing**
I do see myself behind the scenes, writing or possible directing. I have worked behind the scenes as a stand in for the lead actor the entire first season of USA comedy “Sirens”. It was a great experience were I could see the day to day of writers and directors.
Tell us about your upcoming “Midsummer Night’s Dream” show:
The show is an extension of the Midsummer show we did at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. I play Robin Starveling as well as a magical warrior fairy. The show is full of great choreography masterfully designed by our director David Bell. We will be performing for free in a new park everyday during the month of July and August.
Are there any other productions we can anticipate to see you in the near future?
I’m going back into the studio with Ubisoft for new content for the game Watch_Dogs. The game is currently out and you can find me voicing several characters in the game.
A Special Thanks to Justin Cornwell and Gray Talent Group for the interview and photo. ** Thank You to Phylicia for the “starred” questions. **
She is ready for her cable network close-up!
CCM artist and “Grace Unplugged” star Jamie Grace is gearing up for her special appearance on a morning cable show later this week. Capitol CMG Publishing shared the big news today via social media.
Meet Mr. Cornwell.
This summer, the Chicago based talent is starring as Starveling (and Fairy) in Chicago Shakespere Theatre’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Before he heads to the stage on July 18th, Justin Cornwell virtually sat down with BTSCelebs to talk about his life on and off the stage.
BTSCelebs: Who is Justin Cornwell?
Justin Cornwell: I am an actor/musician/artist living and working in Chicago. I am constantly in search of adventure and I am a lover of all things creative and fresh.
What inspired you to pursue acting?
I had an artistic bug from an early age. My mother always encouraged me to pursue every creative opportunity I could. I am also a traditional trained artist, but when I did my first play in the sixth grade I was cast as the lead and fell in love with the art form instantly. It felt like a natural progression from brush and canvas to text and stage
Name the one movie (and actor) that impressed you with their moving performance, and tell us why they touched you.
Denzel Washington in Glory. He had an extreme emotional dynamic to his performance. It touched me because I could feel the massive weight In the mind of that character. All the performances were spectacular it was a great movie.
Out of all of your film, commercial, theatre, and voice-over work, which production was your favorite?
I would have to say that my favorite production would be “Othello the remix” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. It was special because I made lasting friendships and got to work with guys I had watched on tv for years. The singing and dancing in that production was incredible and that show went on to win all the awards it was nominated for. Great experience all around.
Justin Cornwell will answer the following questions in part 2 of our interview:
How has acting challenged you as a person? Similarly, what have you learned about yourself as a result of these challenges? **
Do you see yourself working behind the scenes? Ex. Directing **
Tell us about your upcoming “Midsummer Night’s Dream” show
Are there any other productions we can anticipate to see you in the near future?
A Special Thanks to Justin Cornwell and Gray Talent Group for the interview and photo. **Thank You to Phylicia for the “starred” questions. **
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