CHICAGO (AP) — Outkast and Eminem will headline a diverse lineup of more than 130 acts at this year’s three-day Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, Jane’s Addiction lead singer and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell announced Wednesday. The lineup also includes recent Grammy darling Lorde, rockers Kings of Leon and Arctic Monkeys and electronic dance music […]
Author Archives: Caryn Rousseau
Associated Press
Posted inAfro Briefs
First Lady’s State Dinner Gown by Carolina Herrera
Michelle Obama chose Carolina Herrera to design the blue and black gown she wore to the state dinner honoring French President Francois Hollande. The first lady appeared Tuesday at the White House in the full-skirted dress as she and President Barack Obama greeted Hollande. The White House confirmed it was a Herrera gown and the […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Roger Ebert Documentary to Premiere at Sundance Festival
CHICAGO (AP) — When “Life Itself” debuts Sunday at the Sundance Film Festival, it will be the first time Roger Ebert’s widow will see the full documentary about her late husband’s life. “I made a decision that I wanted to see the movie at the Sundance Film Festival because it’s a film festival that meant […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Restaurants Uploading Menus on iPads for Diners
CHICAGO (AP) — The bar is buzzing on a busy night at Chicago Cut steakhouse as regulars Keith and Peg Bragg sit at a high table scanning the wine list. Within seconds, they have all bottles under $40 at their fingertips using an iPad supplied by their server. “You can very quickly look through to […]