RedEye - Liz Crokin

Simpson goes country in the city

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Jessica Simpson spent the day in Chicago last Wednesday for a quick trip to shop and promote her new country album.

Check it out ... LiLo-palooza

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson swept into the Windy City over the weekend for Lollapalooza.

Swayze in the City

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As I reported last Monday, Patrick Swayze is in Chicago for the next few months to film his A&E TV series "The Beast." He was last here in December filming the show's pilot. But Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, have had time for some R&R with leisurely lunches and long walks along the Chicago River and on Michigan Avenue with their two dogs. The couple also has found some time to socialize with friends.

Swayze brings 'Beast' to town

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Patrick Swayze was scheduled to fly into the Windy City on Sunday evening and check into a swanky hotel, according to a source. The "Dirty Dancing" star will be in town for the next few months to film the TV series "The Beast." Swayze's wife, Lisa Niemi, arrived in Chicago on Saturday.

Maddens about town without their ladies

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Madden brothers came to Chicago last week for a series of events, and even though they weren't with their famous girlfriends, their girlfriends always seemed to be on their minds.

Sign of the times

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

John Mayer flew into O'Hare last Monday from the U.K. for a string of Midwest shows through Sunday, when he performed at the Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, Mich.

Boys or leading men?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Several Hollywood hot shots were in town over the weekend, including Jeremy Piven, Ian Ziering, Stephen Dorff and singer Josh Kelley--but witnesses tell me some of the stars didn't seem eager to share the spotlight.

Wentz at home

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Pete Wentz returned home to Chicago last week for the first time since his wedding to his adorable, pregnant wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. Wentz had a busy week attending events and opening his new nightclub, Angels & Kings. Here's a rundown of my former New Trier classmate's jam-packed few days.

What R. Kelly did after the trial

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

R. Kelly likes to go out and have a good time, but during his trial he kept a very low profile. However, after his not guilty verdict on Friday, Kelly went to the Grand Lux Cafe, and on Saturday night he dined at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, according to a source close to the R & B singer.

Don't blink you'll miss a star

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Summer always brings a slew of celebrities to the Windy City, and this year is no exception. Here's a roundup of celebrity sightings from last week: