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"So You Think You Can Dance" auditions
Posted:Friday, 02/05/2010 at 06:02am by Brian Peck
Auditions for "So You Think You Can Dance" will take place here in Chicago on March 18th at Cadillac Palace Theater. Registration begins at 8am and to get more details Click Here .

Good luck!

bpeck@wilv.com

Dreamworks audition coming to Chicago!
Posted:Thursday, 02/04/2010 at 06:02am by Brian Peck
DreamWorks Studios will hold an open casting call for a lead role in its robo-boxing movie "Real Steal". They are looking for a charismatic boy, age 10 to play the son of Hugh Jackman's character.

Auditions will be held here in Chicago on Valentine's Day. For more information Click Here . Good luck!

bpeck@wilv.com

American Idol Is Still Good!
Posted:Friday, 01/29/2010 at 08:01am by Brian Peck
I was angry when they didn't re-sign Paula Abdul on American Idol. And already, there is a different vibe on the show without her...but, it's still fun to watch! We haven't seen Ellen DeGeneres yet and I don't know how she will mix in with the other judges, but I will definately still watch. You still have the heart tugging stories, people you want to see do well. I don't think they will ever lose that element on the show.

I am looking forward to the "X-Factor" next year with Simon and probably Paula and other fun judges. Fox was smart to pick it up. If nothing else, we have fun things to watch in these cold Chicago winter days!

bpeck@wilv.com

Casting for ABC's SuperNanny
Posted:Monday, 01/11/2010 at 11:01am by Brian Peck
The casting team of ABC's popular parenting series "SuperNanny" is currently casting for season Six. Producers will be in the Chicago area looking for the next "SuperNanny" family. If your family has unique interests or extraordinary circumstances, etc., Click Here .

Good luck!

bpeck@wilv.com

School Closings
Posted:Thursday, 01/07/2010 at 06:01am by Brian Peck
The snow is here! For school closings Click Here .

Be careful driving.

bpeck@wilv.com

Want a good children's book?
Posted:Wednesday, 12/23/2009 at 08:12am by Brian Peck
With one and seven year old sons, I'm always looking for good children's books. I came across one that is good for kids of any age, especially those who love dogs. It's "The Adventures of Harvey the Wonder Dog (Harvey the Hungry Dog)". The cool thing is that the book is based on a real dog who lives in our area. If you would like to find out
Click Here . By the way the author is Lise Dominique who doe news fill-in for Susan in the morning on Chicago's 100.3.

Enjoy!

bpeck@wilv.com

Last Minute Holiday Gift Idea!
Posted:Monday, 12/21/2009 at 09:12am by Brian Peck
My wife and I went to Cirque du Soleil's Banana Shpeel at Chicago Theatre with some 100.3 winners over the weekend. We were all treated to the Tapis Rouge lounge before the show and during intermission. Wow! It was awesome. They had champagne and food and it was a really cool experience. You can still get tickets to the show and to the Tapis Rouge lounge and it would make a great last minute holiday gift for anyone. As I told our winners, I may never be able to go to Chicago Theatre any other way again after being spoiled rotten!

Enjoy and happy holidays!

bpeck@wilv.com

What to get the teacher for Christmas
Posted:Tuesday, 12/01/2009 at 08:12am by Brian Peck
Are your children's teachers on your gift list this holiday season? Do you have any idea what you're going to give them? Parents.com has done the work, asking educators what they really want:

A gift card................63%

Something crafty/handmade........25%

Cash.....................8%

A big gift that a few families pitched in on......4%

Now you know.

bpeck@wilv.com

Price of "Twelve Days of Christmas" goes up!
Posted:Monday, 11/30/2009 at 07:11am by Brian Peck
After 12 days of Christmas, anyone looking to buy all of the items listed in the song would need to fork over $87,403 this year according to PNC Wealth Management. The good news is that it's only up $794 from last year. By the way, if you buy online it will cost $10,000 more, largely because of the shipping costs for the birds.

Happy Holidays!

bpeck@wilv.com

Funny Thanksgiving
Posted:Thursday, 11/19/2009 at 07:11am by Brian Peck
This was a commercial that ran a year ago with Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal. I thought it was pretty funny. To check it out Click Here

bpeck@wilv.com

Guiness World Record Day
Posted:Friday, 11/13/2009 at 07:11am by Brian Peck
Thursday was Guiness World Record Day with some bizarre attempts at getting in the book. There was a man who blew up a hot water bottle (I'm not sure what that means), a shot at the largest swimwear parade (sorry I missed that one!) and a guy who pulled a truck with his ponytail! For pictures and more Click Here

bpeck@wilv.com

"Extreme" auditions coming to Chicago
Posted:Wednesday, 11/04/2009 at 07:11am by Brian Peck
Do you know someone who could lose, oh say 200 or more pounds? Yes, another reality weight loss show is coming from ABC. On November 21st "Extreme" producers will be in Chicago to audition potential participants. Casting takes place from 10am to 4pm at 2251 N. Lincoln Ave. For more information Click Here

bpeck@wilv.com

New Donny!
Posted:Sunday, 11/01/2009 at 07:11am by Brian Peck
He's "Dancing with the Stars" and now he's rocking with the stars as well. Donny Osmond has collaborated with Gavin DeGraw and and Richie Sambora to release a new single "I Have You to Thank". Click Here to check it out.

Donny will put out an album next year.

bpeck@wilv.com

Chicagoween is Here!
Posted:Thursday, 10/22/2009 at 10:10am by Brian Peck
I love all the fun things you can do in the Chicagoland area during the Halloween season. Chicagoween officially kicks off today. Click Here to see what is going on throughout the city.

Have fun!

bpeck@wilv.com

Chicago Looking For Hot and Talented!
Posted:Wednesday, 10/14/2009 at 07:10am by Brian Peck
There are two opportunities to claim your fame in the next few days. Open casting calls for Victoria Secret (for more info, Click Here ) and also for "America's Got Talent" (to get more Click Here )

Good luck!

bpeck@wilv.com

Top Chef Open Casting Call Here!
Posted:Friday, 10/09/2009 at 09:10am by Brian Peck
Bravo has picked up Season 7 for "Top Chef" and announced an open casting call here in Chicago. Open calls are for chefs interested in competing in the high stakes culinary competition series. Casting here is Monday, October 26th from 10a to 2p at Wells on Wells.

For more information Click Here

Hey, maybe we can get our own David J to enter!

bpeck@wilv.com

Cirque Du Soleil Tickets This Week!
Posted:Monday, 10/05/2009 at 06:10am by Brian Peck
Listen all week for a pair of tickets to see "Banana Shpeel", a new twist on Vaudeville from Cirque Du Soleil. "Banana Shpeel" premieres November 19th at the Chicago Theatre. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com

bpeck@wilv.com

How about those Bears?!
Posted:Monday, 09/28/2009 at 07:09am by Brian Peck
Isn't great to watch the Bears? They can be trailing with minutes left (like the last two games) and you know that they can easily come back to win (again, like the last two weeks). Not only do the Bear's defense look good but Jay Cutler and company have one of the most exciting offenses to watch in the fourth quarter! Hey, I'm not going to talk playoffs or championships yet, but they are exciting to watch.

Go Bears!!!!

bpeck@wilv.com

There Are Still Good People Out There
Posted:Thursday, 09/17/2009 at 05:09am by Brian Peck
So I am driving down the Kennedy at 4:30 in the morning when I hit debris and blow out my tire. I am able to get off the highway and pull the car over. As I am digging through the trunk looking for a missing jack Willie pulls up behind me. Normally I suppose you would be suspicious of someone wanting to help but I could tell that he was a good guy. Willie had a jack and had me on my way in ten minutes. There are still good people out there.

Thanks Willie, you are a blessing!

bpeck@wilv.com

Join Oprah on Michigan Avenue!
Posted:Tuesday, 09/01/2009 at 05:09am by Brian Peck
Oprah invites you to join her on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ohio Street on Tuesday, September 8th for a special taping to kick off the new season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show". You will be treated to a performance by the Black Eyed Peas. It's standing room only on a first come first serve basis. Gathering begins at noon and the taping will be at 5pm. Sorry, no camping overnight permitted.

bpeck@wilv.com

Auditions back in Chicago!
Posted:Monday, 08/24/2009 at 05:08am by Brian Peck
"America's Next Top Model" will see women from 10am to 3 pm Saturday (08/29) at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Applicants must be US citizens between 18 and 27 years old and at least 5 foot 7 inches tall. For details Click Here

Vocal groups are invited to try out for "The Sing-Off", an NBC competition for people who sing acapella. Groups of four to ten members will be heard starting at 9am September 14 at the Superior Street rehearsal space, 2744 W. Superior.
For details Click Here

Thanks Zweck!

bpeck@wilv.com

American Idol call backs in Chicago
Posted:Thursday, 08/20/2009 at 05:08am by Brian Peck
American Idol returns to Chicago this month on the 3oth and 31st for call backs with guest judge Shania Twain. This should be an interesting season, not because of the contestants, but to see what really happens with the judges. Will there be a fourth judge this year? Who will Simon pick on? I still think it will be Paula Abdul and how brilliant that will be for the producers. I predict that she will be brought back just in time for the live shows to begin and it will be a nice ratings boost for the American Idol.

If I am wrong, forget that I ever said anything!

bpeck@wilv.com

An Odd Summer of Blockbusters
Posted:Tuesday, 08/04/2009 at 06:08am by Brian Peck
Have you seen what is winning at the box office this summer? I guess the biggest surprise to me is "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". It was panned by most critics and is now over 390 million here in the US! My wife and I saw "The Proposal" and while I enjoyed it, I am surprised to see it score over 150 million. How about a silly guy movie like "The Hangover" grossing over 255 million so far? Of course, earlier this year it was "Mall Cop" that surprised with huge success.

So next time you come up with an idea for a movie and everyone thinks it will never sell, just throw a few of those examples at them.

bpeck@wilv.com

Bravo Casting Call
Posted:Wednesday, 07/08/2009 at 07:07am by Brian Peck
Are you artistic? Bravo is looking for creative Chicagoans to try out for a new reality show produced by Sarah Jessica Parker. They will bring together 13 aspiring artists and challenge them to create pieces in a range of disciplines including sculpture, painting, photograghy and industrial design. The winner receives a cash prize and national tour.

Casting will take place July 16th from 10am to 2pm at the School of the Art Institute's Sullivan Galleries, 33 S. State.

Good luck!

bpeck@wilv.com

Michael Jackson's rehearsal at Staples Center
Posted:Friday, 07/03/2009 at 05:07am by Brian Peck
Here is footage taken just two days before Michael passed. This is from his rehearsal at the Staples Center.

Click Here

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