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It looks like top New York chefs can't get enough of Chicago. First Jean-Georges Vongerichten said he was coming to Chicago to open the Pump Room. Then Laurent Tourondel announced he'd open a local outpost of his BLT American Brasserie. And now Eater learns that top Chinese chef Philippe Chow wants to open a version of his New York hot spot, Philippe, here as well. Eater got a tip that the famed restaurateur, with additional locations popular with celebs in Miami, LA and Mexico City, is scouting real estate in Chicago and that one of the spaces high on their wish list is the Il Mulino mansion, where the Playboy Club was announced to possibly be taking over. While Eater couldn't confirm that Il Mulino is definitely moving or that the Playboy deal was off the table, Philippe Chow CEO Stratis Morfogen did confirm they're looking to expand to Chicago. "Philippe Chow and I are in talks with Chicago landlords," he said. "We are very excited with the possibiliti...

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Checkout another hot track from her highly anticipated New Album Roman Reloaded in stores April 9th!!!! Tweet

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Just a few short months after giving birth Beyonce's body is back in pre-baby shape......wow I dunno what's these other girls excuse, but Beyonce looks great with Blue Ivy in tow in that furry blue sling Grandma Tina isn't that far behind.... Zac Efron is in the new edition of Bravo Magazine, Bravo is the largest teen magazine within the German-language sphere. The first issue was published in 1956, subtitled as "the magazine for film and television" („Die Zeitschrift für Film und Fernsehen“). Marilyn Monroe's portrait graced the first published issue, the never-published dummy issue cover displayed Elvis Presley. It's very similar to Teen Beat, Word-Up, and Right-On that we have here in the U.S. for teens, Efron has an upcoming movie called "The Lucky One", which opens on my birthday. The movie which is an adaptation of the 2008 novel, and Efron plays a marine that travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the ...

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I love it when a girl can still be sexy, glam,and swagged out all while wearing Denim and a Fitted. Yes ladies to a cue from Ms.Kim Kardashian looking as good as she wanna look here, some girls get it confused as not knowing how to still look feminine while being casual.... Location: LA

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Tweet It's the first leak off of her mini LP titled"The Prelude", and it sounds like the old Amerie!!!

Thats right NeNe is moving on up and joining a new primetime sitcom, which will showcase her infectious personality that we have all come to love on Real HouseWives of ATL. A many congrats go to you NeNe, NeNe tweeted the news moments ago.... "The Cape star David Lyons has been cast in the JJ Abrams/Eric Kripke NBC drama pilot, directed by Jon Favreau, about a group of survivors in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist. He will play the charismatic Marine Bass, a role which became vacant after Billy Burke, who was originally cast in the role, was just promoted to play the lead Miles. Burke’s deal for that has now closed. Also cast in the pilot is Maria Howell in the supporting role of the regal and fiercely intelligent Grace. Trent Ford (The Vampire Diaries) has been cast in a supporting role in another Abrams-produced drama pilot, the CW’s Shelter, set at an historic New England summer resort. Ford, repped by Global Artists Agency and Luber Roklin, w...

"Kelly Rowland Ditches Autotune & Returns To R&B On New Album As the age-old adage goes, home is where the heart is. And home, for Kelly Rowland, seems to be R&B. Having explored a range of sounds on last year’s ‘Here I Am’, the ‘Motivation’ singer is reportedly returning to her Urban roots on her fourth studio album. Confirmation comes courtesy of Lonny Bereal, who told Kempire Radio: Kelly is returning to real R&B music. She’s going in so hard with the R&B. Of course, she is going to give the Pop crowd what they’re looking for. But, she really is returning to R&B on this album. She has been singing so amazingly and her voice just so pure. Her delivery is real confident now. It’s definitely a new Kelly Rowland. She wouldn’t even let me put autotune on her voice this time round. She was like “no, I want people to really get me”. She’s killing everything from the uptempo’s to the ballads. My involvement with the project has been amped up to be more like ho...

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I don't watch the show because I simply can't get into it what so ever, but they have been turning up the guest spots with a lot of notable faces this season. Last week Lala Vasquez-Anthony did a guestspot, and next week on episode 11 you will be seeing two more notable faces. That's right Omari as well as Cory Hardrict....Tia Mowry Hardrict's husband who is a Chicago native will be making an appearance as well, you might remember him as the cable guy Melanie made out with on the game on Tasha's couch or from Brandy's Right Here(departed) video. Omari has more up his sleeve for us this year the singer has teamed up with the Nervo Twins (the Australian sisters most notable for co-writing Kelly Rowland‘s ‘When Love Takes Over’) together they’ve conjured up ‘Army’. It's a dance track check it out below after the jump........ src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UdRiEiB5bas" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> Producers posted behind the scenes...

Kourtney Kardashian looks radiant while expecting her second child with longtime beau Scott Disick, Kourtney pictured here is wearing a snakeskin top from their extremely popular and affordable clothing line " Kardashian Kollection", which happens to be available at Sears. You know their are a lot of people who endorse things or even create them and they don't support it, but you can't say that about the Kardashians you actually see them wear the clothes they sell. Love it Kourt you look great..... Location: LA

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I think he Andre Benjamin AKA Andre 3000 gets all the recognition he deserves when it comes to his swag. It's very dope and unique he gives you southern, but it also has a flare of European sophistication which you can see in his clothing line called"Benjamin Bixby". I would definitely rock some of the pieces and here a few below.... Location: Atlanta

This is one of my favorite old movies and everything I watch it the part where Julia Roberts(Shebly) dies makes me so sad. In the new version Queen Latifah, Jill Scott an up-and-coming actress Adepero Oduye will be a part of a new cast for the television film for the 1989 film ‘Steel Magnolias.’ Queen Latifah is joining the star-studded cast for Lifetime’s all-African-American Steel Magnolias reboot as M’Lynn, the character played by Sally Field in the 1989 feature film of the same name. Condola Rashad will play her diabetes-stricken daughter, Shelby (played by Julia Roberts), and Rashad’s mother Phylicia will reinterpret the role of Clairee (portrayed by Olympia Dukakis). Alfre Woodard will tackle the irascible Ouiser, who was unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine, Jill Scott looks to fill Dolly Parton’s shoes as understanding hairdresser Truvy, and Pariah breakout Adepero Oduye will play insecure newcomer Annelle, made famous by Daryl Hannah. As you know the original film took pla...

Tweet Singer/Model took Vogue Italia on a tour of her walk-in closet that once served as a bedroom in her New York apartment while discussing fashion

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The French-termed hair trend features darker, more natural hues at the roots with gradually-dyed lightening at the ends. It’s been spotted on plenty of A-list celebs: Aaliyah,Khloe Kardashian,Ashlee Simpson-Wentz,Drew Barrymore, Sarah Jessica Parker and many more, this isa trend that doesn’t require a busy woman of the world to run to the salon every 8-12 weeks for a touch-up! Here are some things consider before you change your hair: 1. Consider your profession and future aspirations before you go with the bolder shades. The A-listers have started a trend that essentially looks like “grown out” color, which, thankfully, makes it easier on those of us who just don’t have the time to traipse to the salon every few weeks for a retouch. However, remember, the more creative a person chooses to be with their color shading, the more attention they may acquire. 2. Choose shades that will compliment your skin tone as well as wardrobe choices. A person can choose one (1) to three (3) colors to ...

In addition being casted on The City with Whitney Port, the sicilian beauty was on hand for NYfashionweek this year as well. Olivia Palermo covers the April edition of Elle Ukraine wearing ladylike spring looks. Photographed by Andoni & Arantxa with styling by Natalia Osadchaya, Olivia revels in pastel pieces from labels such as Lanvin, Mango and Azzedine Alaïa in a hotel room setting. On beauty are makeup artist Megumi Itano and hair stylist Makiko Nara with red lips and slicked back tresses. / Produced by Aliona Gluhih Location: Ukraine

It is official the world's favorite singer is back and ready for business with her performance in Atlantic City right around the corner, she still has time for politics Beyonce, Her mother Tina Knowles and mother-in-law Gloria Carter hit up the Greenwich Hotel in New York yesterday to support President Obama’s re-election campaign. Afterward Beyonce, dressed in a blue Victoria Beckham dress and Nicholas Kirkwood heels, re-united with Jay for dinner in TriBeCa, the star studded event was hosted by Anna Wintour&Scarlet Johannson. Location: NYC