Kanye West & Jay Z Will Be On Tour And Headed This Way!!!

Yes! Chicago's very own Kanye West will go on tour with Jay Z. The rappers has announced the released date of their new album "Watch the Throne" that will hit i Tunes August 8 and the retail stores on August 12. Watch the Throne will be on tour starting Sept. and  will be here in Chicago for two days at the United Center on Dec 1.

18 Demi Lovato Dating a 36year Old Man!

18 year old, actress/songwriter/singer, Demi Lovato is dating 36year old actor, Ryan Philippe who is divorced and with 3 kids.  Ryan's ex girlfriend, Alexis Knapp, gave birth July 1st. So there might be some baby momma drama who knows but good luck I hope it works out.

Auditions for the "Rocky Horror Show" in chicago!!

William Street Rep is casting "The Rocky Horror Show". Rehearsals will be in the evenings and weekends beginning  Sept. 12; runs Oct. 21-29 in IL if you get the part.
The parts they are seeking are as follow- Brad: male 20's-early 30's; Janet: female 20's; Riff Raff: male 20's-early40's; Columbia: female 20's-30's; Magenta: female 20's-early 40's; Frank N' Futter: male 20's-early 40's; Rocky: male 20's-early 30's, in physically toned Shape. Note: All ethnicity are encouraged to audition.
*Auditions will be held July 25-26, 2011 3pm till 8pm @the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Please prepare a monalogue and a song, or two short  contrasting monologues. No longer than five minutes in tatal. Accompanist wll be provied. Walk-in are welcomes but reservations are strongly encauraged. To reserve an audition slot please contact the Raue Box Office at (815) 356-9212. Pays for all roles.

Amy Winehouse Pronouced Dead At The Scene!

 

Amy Winehoused was found dead in London at her home when the ambulance arrived at 3:54pm. The paramedics wasn't able to revive her. The autopsy report will take place in 24 hours but drugs overdose maybe the cause.

 

Amy Winehouse, was 27, a gifted musician, artist, and a performer.Last public performance was on stage at i Tune Festival on Wednesday night with goddaughter Dionne Bromfield. My condolence goes out to Amy"s family.

Cast of Powers!

"Powers" is being filmed on Irving Park from Seminary to Sheridan in Chicago they are looking for extras if you are interested send a picture of  a headshot and a resume to powerextras@gmail.com good luck!

Cast Setting Up OutSide of Chicago in Dekalb!

The cast of Untitled Ramin Bahrani Project, starring Zac Efron and Dennis Quaid, is filming on Bastian Road outside of Hinckley, IL. they will be needing extras for the movie so if you are interested send a headshot and a resume to, email farmfilmextras@gmail.com.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Calling it Quits!!!!

Actress/ singer Jennifer Lopez,41 and actor/ singer Marc Anthony,42 has announced on Friday that they are calling it quits. The couple has been married since 2004 and have 3year old twins, Max and Emme.
But J Lo is going to be going on tour with Marc Anthony in search for the world's most extraordinary talent in the Latin music, dance and other arts. So I don't know about the break up! I believe it's just to create a buzz. They are a beautiful couple hopefully working together they will reconcile.

R Kelly Facing Foreclosure On His Chicago Mansion!

It has been reported that R kelly's mansion in Olympia outside of chicago is going into foreclosure due to missing payments on his mortgage since June 2010 and it's not because he is having finacial problems because he does have the money but what R Kelly is trying to do is get the bank to give him a loan modification.

Oprah Maybe The Host of 84th Annual Oscars

There are talks of  Oprah maybe hosting the 84th annual Oscars next Feb. According to Chicago Sun-Times because they want to expand the Oscar's audience with viewers that miss Oprah's 25th anniversary finally.
But the daytime legend's rep told E! News that the Chicago Sun-Times report is not true it's only a rumor.
I think they should consider Oprah to host the Oscars. I believe she would do a great job!

Finally "Ghostbuster 3"

Finally the movie Ghostbuster 3 will released Christmas 2012. Dan Aykrod and Harold Ramis not only will they be the executive producers, they are writing and playing their character roll. The initial casting for the film's main characters are taking place in Los Angeles shooting will take place in Chicago, IL.
Principal Actor Casting
See the post titled Head shot and Resume information regarding how to submit for action roles.
please submit photos and resumes by mail only. No phone calls or drop-offs.

Los Angeles:
Ricard Mento
Joanna Colbert Casting
9157 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 300
West Hollywood, CA90069

Extras Casting
Chicago:
Darlene Hunt
"Ghostbusters 3"Extras
Extra Ordinary Casting
1532 N. Milwaukee
Suite 205
Chicago 60622

Katy Perry Concert Cancelled in Chicago

Katy Perry's concert was cancelled in Chicago at the Allstate Arena due to Katy being sick with food poison and severe dehydration. She did reschedule to August 21. We all hope you feel better Katy Perry.

Kelsey Grammer "Boss"

Kelsey Grammer has arrived in Chicago Friday July 1 to filmed another episode of "Boss" which he plays the Mayor of Chicago. The filming of this series began in April 2011 here in Chicago at City Hall and part of Lincoln Park. The series will soon air on Starz in October. If interested in being in this series as an extra you can call the hotline# 312-924-1891 for more information.