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Bill Zwecker

Entertainment columnist

Bill Zwecker is a former Chicago Sun-Times entertainment columnist.

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News
Diane Kruger’s only day in Chicago leaves good, strong memories
The “In the Fade” star spent a single day in town years ago, but it left her with a strong desire to return — when it’s warmer.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
At Steppenwolf luncheon, Sarah Paulson shares laughs with ex-fiance Tracy Letts
The award-winning “People v. O.J. Simpson” star was the honoree Monday at the ninth annual “Women in the Arts” luncheon.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
Michael Pena knows the Chicago sights he’d show co-star Chris Hemsworth
The Chicago actor has ideas for a tour he would lead for his “12 Strong” co-star — starting with his fave taco joint.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
Pat Tomasulo plans to bring ‘the average person’s perspective’ to comedy TV show
The longtime WGN-TV morning sports anchor — also a talented stand-up comic — launches his new ‘Man of the People’ show Saturday.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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Entertainment and Culture
John Malkovich to narrate ‘Lincoln Portrait’ with Muti, Chicago Symphony
The Benton, Illinois, native and Oscar nominee will recite Honest Abe’s words at the April concerts.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
‘Paddington 2’, ‘The Shape of Water’ star Sally Hawkins remembers Chicago fondly
The actress visited the city decades ago in an exchange program and has happy memories of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and other sights.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
Chicago bridal pro at center of ‘The Perfect Fit’ reality show
A Chicago owner of a Lincoln Park bridal boutique, geared to larger-size women, stars in the new reality show “The Perfect Fit.”
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
Pete Holmes to preview new season of ‘Crashing’ show in Chicago
The former Chicago comedian will answer questions and show two upcoming episodes of the HBO series.
By Bill Zwecker
 
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News
‘The Commuter’ star Liam Neeson awed by Chicago’s changing skyline
A lot has changed since with actor made “Next of Kin” here with Patrick Swayze.
By Bill Zwecker