OFFBEAT: Dr. Joyce Brothers, a famed brain, dies at age 85

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Trump's Holiday Treatment: Trump International Hotel and Tower offers yuletide luxury in Chicago

Donald Trump doesn't mind mixing luxury with his reputation for generating excitement, all stirred with a little holiday spirit.

2011 Donald Trump Holiday Ornament at Macy's

Donald Trump gave his "stamp of approval" in 2011 for a special limited edition holiday ornament sold at Macy's sporting his famous name and in the shape of a coin to help raise money for Make-A-Wish-Foundation.

OFFBEAT: Rodman coming to Griffith, Tyson with Broadway in Chicago

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Donald Trump Rubber Halloween Mask

Since his NBC reality show "The Apprentice" first debuted in 2004, businessman Donald Trump, thanks to his catchphrase "You're Fired!," has become a pop culture figure, including inspiring a line of rubber Halloween masks in his likeness.

Spooky holiday a reason for dreaming up inventive drink and party ideas

Hearing Donald Trump's distinct voice booming the words "You're Fired!" might sound scary to contestants on his NBC series "The Apprentice."

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'You've Been Trumped' Film Documentary Poster

The documentary 'You've Been Trumped,' by director Anthony Baxter, follows the battle between environmental groups fighting real estate mogul Donald Trump as he heads a luxury golf course development in vital land in Scotland.

PHIL WIELAND: Unless you are Teddy Roosevelt, knock off the bullying

As someone once voted by classmates as "Most Likely to Die of Terminal Wedgies," I have a definite empathy for kids who are the victims of bullies, whether the bullies are other kids or teachers.

OFFBEAT: Macy's Walnut Room 'Great Tree' filled with celeb ornaments to take home

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Donald Trump 2011 Macy's Tree Ornament

Donald Trump designed a 2011 tree ornament in the shape of coin for Macy's to help raise money for Make-A-Wish-Foundation. It sells for $9.99 and 10 percent is donated to the charity.

EDITORIAL: Blago sentence could start a new era

Disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has gone from "You're fired" — twice, if you count the declarations from the Illinois Senate and Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" show — to "You're going to prison." It is a morality lesson for all to see.

OFFBEAT: Whiting's 2011 Pierogi Fest includes invite to England's William and Kate

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Tax board denies Majestic's request to reduce tax liability

The Lake County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals denied Majestic Star Casino's request to reduce the tax liability of its equipment and furnishings.

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Memoir by talk show host Ricki Lake coming in 2012

Donald Trump and Indy 500 Pace Car

Donald Trump, shown in earlier released publicity photos, will not be behind the wheel of the 2011 Indianapolis 500 pace car after a swirl of controversy about the invitation and his involvement.

OFFBEAT: Royal wedding leaves lasting impression around world

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

BRIAN HOWEY: The world just changed in seismic ways

The Navy SEALS' killing of Osama bin Laden comes at a fascinating seam in American politics and governance, as well as a particularly sensitive one in Indiana.