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The DePaulia

Arts/Life

End of the decade: women in 2010s pop music

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor / December 28, 2019

As the 2010s come to an end, major publications are weighing in to give their takes on the best music of the decade. When looking at the music that filled the decade, one may notice that some of the most...

Chicago’s best holiday pop-up bars

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor / December 25, 2019

Homeslice Walking into Homeslice during this time of year is like walking into a store after Buddy the Elf had a go at it. Wall-to-floor decor that gets you lost in thought when trying to order...

Don't forget about your pets this holiday season

Don’t forget about your pets this holiday season

Dan McDaid / December 20, 2019

When it comes to the holidays, giving and receiving gifts is a major focus. Most people are focused on getting gifts for their spouses, parents or kids to show them how much they appreciate them.  But...

This combination photo shows singer R. Kelly after the first day of jury selection in his child pornography trial at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago on May 9, 2008, left, the late R&B singer and actress Aaliyah during a photo shoot in New York on May 9, 2001. Federal prosecutors are accusing singer R. Kelly of scheming with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years old, in a secret ceremony in 1994 according to a revised indictment filed Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

R Kelly arraigned on bribe charge linked to Aaliyah wedding

Associated Press / December 19, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he schemed with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years...

The 1975 captivates audience at pair of Midwest shows

The 1975 captivates audience at pair of Midwest shows

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor / December 16, 2019

Christmas came early for Chicago and Indianapolis fans of The 1975—especially in the form of special setlist additions—with a series of performances as they wrapped up their short stint of fall North...

Harry Styles experiments with new album, with uneven success

Harry Styles experiments with new album, with uneven success

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor / December 13, 2019

When speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this year, Harry Styles told journalist Rob Sheffield that his upcoming sophomore album was “all about having sex and feeling sad.” Given that description...

Loop restaurant gives insight to Venezuelan culture

Hillary Flores and Richie Requena / December 12, 2019

For many, the restaurant BienMeSabe gives a taste of Venezuelan food. But for Venezuelan natives, this restaurant is a gateway to their culture, their people and their home.  The BienMeSabe restaurant...

5 best drinks to celebrate this holiday season

5 best drinks to celebrate this holiday season

Brian Gilbert / December 11, 2019

It’s that time of the year again when temperatures drop, the sun seems to disappear during the day and nighttime comes way too early. While all that may sound dark and gloomy, luckily for you, we have...

Winging it: The best four restaurants for eating wings and watching football

Luke Murphy / December 9, 2019
There are few foods that go hand in hand with something as well as chicken wings do with football. While hot dogs and baseball may be a close second, wherever you go in the United States for your Saturday and Sunday football watching you’re all but guaranteed to see wings on the menu.
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‘Some Things Never Change’: Chicagoland native uses love of Disney films as ‘Frozen 2’ story artist

John Cotter / December 9, 2019
We all had that one Disney VHS tape that was constantly being rewound. For some, this Disney charm can be incredibly moving — even life changing. Just ask Donna Lee, a story artist and Chicagoland native that worked on "Frozen 2."
Image courtesy of IMDB

‘Uncut Gems’ cements legacy of directors, actors

John Cotter / December 9, 2019
Giving us a character to root for in all of their just and honorable endeavors is an easy and often abundant scenario for most stories. But giving us a character with countless justifiable reasons for which to hate them — but simultaneously root for them — is a far different and continually difficult journey.
DREAMERS band shines in Chicago, shoots for the moon

DREAMERS band shines in Chicago, shoots for the moon

Charlie Bevins / December 9, 2019
Nick Wold, guitarist and lead singer for the rock band DREAMERS, leaped into a cheering crowd of fans Dec. 19 at the Bottom Lounge. At one point in the night, he told the crowd: “We are dreamers and so are you.” His statement was met with a roar from the crowd.
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