OFFBEAT: Actor from Hammond ready to play NYC in 'Peter Pan' stage sequel

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OFFBEAT: Profiles Theatre in Chicago launches summer with stage thriller 'In the Company of Men'

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Canada abuzz over purported crack video of mayor

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford leaves his home on Friday after published reports said a video appears to show Ford smoking crack cocaine. A report published Thursday night said the video is being shopped around by a group of men allegedly involved in the drug trade. The Toronto Star said, however, i…

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings

NEW YORK | Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings

Host Ryan Seacrest, left, and finalists Candice Glover, center, and Kree Harrison speak on stage at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

OFFBEAT: Sunday ends Chicago Lyric Opera fun run for 70th Anniversary 'Oklahoma!'

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Sarah Hyland shares her beach-bound thoughts

NEW YORK (AP) — You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress — and now swimsuit model — is happy to be parking herself at the beach.

OFFBEAT: Author Kate Collins ready for character Abby's August wedding

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Judge scolds Trump, attorney during testimony

CHICAGO | A Chicago federal judge is scolding Donald Trump and an attorney questioning the developer-turned-TV personality to stop their verbal "boxing match."

Judge scolds Trump, attorney during testimony

Donald Trump arrives at federal court Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Chicago. Trump is set to testify at a civil trial where he's accused of enticing investors to buy condos at his Chicago skyscraper with promises of profit-sharing, then quietly reneging on them. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Judge scolds Trump, attorney during testimony

Donald Trump arrives at federal court Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Chicago. Trump is set to testify at a civil trial where he's accused of enticing investors to buy condos at his Chicago skyscraper with promises of profit-sharing, then quietly reneging on them. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Judge scolds Trump, attorney during testimony

FILE - This March 15, 2013 file photo, Donald Trump speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md. On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Trump is expected to testify at federal court in Chicago where several of his companies have been named in a lawsuit filed …

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

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OFFBEAT: Drury Lane and Rachel Rockwell's 'Oliver!' all the more entertaining

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OFFBEAT: Theatre at the Center's 'Glorious Feeling' a toe-tapping tribute

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King, Messiah: New baby names suggest high hopes

Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys.

OFFBEAT: PBS Lakeshore TV celebrating 25, 'Streetlamp' ready for new special

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Michelle Obama at book-signing: 'Buy away'

Michelle Obama on Tuesday returned to the business of selling her first book, and she started by telling scores of people waiting in line at a popular bookstore to "buy away" because Mother's Day is coming.