The Dream Performs at the United Center Chicago on April 26, 2008

The Dream who was born as Terius Youngdell Nash one of the newest signed artist by Island Def Jam was supporting Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige Heart of the City tour in Chicago at the United Center on April 26, 2008.


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Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige Headline Chicago's United Center for the Heart of the City Tour

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige headlined Chicago on April 26, 2008 at the United Center. The pair are currently on The Heart of the City tour. It has been named by both as dream tour reminiscent of the old days of Hip Hop when you would see many old school artists on tour together. The pair headed off the show with "Can't Knock the Hustle" a collaboration dating back to Jay-Z's first album Reasonable Doubt. Both are considered Hip Hops biggest stars, with Jay-Z appealing to the male audience and Mary J. Blige to a female audience.


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Cal Ripken, Jr. Signs "Get in the Game" at Borders Books on State Chicago

Cal Ripken, Jr. Signs copies of his book "Get in the Game" at Borders Books on State Chicago on April 23, 2008.

Born on August 24, 1960 as Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. in Maryland, Cal Ripikn, Jr. was a 19 time Major League Baseball All-Star player. Throughout his career from 1981 through 2001 he played short stop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. Many know him as the "Iron Man," because he would always make the line up, playing in 2,632 straight games, even with minor injuries. Cal Ripken, Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 9, 2007.

Cal Ripken, Jr. is very active today, currently on a promotional campaign signing copies of his book, "Get in the Game." He also heads up fundraisers for the support of children with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and the Lou Gehrig's disease. He tours throughout the country as a speaker about his career and lessons learned in baseball. With several other profound athletes, Cal Ripken, Jr. founded the Athletes for Hope, a charitable organization helping professional athletes get involved in charitable causes. In January of 2007, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced that Cal Ripken, Jr. has been named Sports Envoy for the U.S. State Department to bridge cultures through sports. Most recently, on February 28, 2008, Cal Ripken, Jr. released his involvement with online sports called, "Cal Ripken's Real Baseball" which can be found at http://www.playrealbaseball.com.


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Lisa Williams Signs Copies of "Life Among The Dead" at Borders Books in Oak Brook

Lisa Williams Signs Copies of "Life Among The Dead" at Borders Books in Oak Brook, IL (United States) on April 21, 2008 to several hundred fans who showed up for the signing and discussion.

The self described medium and clairvoyant Lisa Williams shares the incredible stories and inexplicable abilities that have made her television show: Life Among the Dead a ratings hit with her new book "Life Among the Dead"

Since her Lifetime television show, Lisa Williams: Life Among the dead, made its debut in 2006, Lisa Williams has joined the ranks of the world's most famous mediums, receiving an average of eleven thousand emails per week through her show's website alone and event crashing Lifetime's server during an online chat. After appearing on the Today show for the first time, Lisa left Matt Lauer "stunned" by her reading. But whereas fame has come suddenly, Lisa’s gift is neither new nor fleeting.

In her new book (Life Amonth The Dead), Lisa recounts her extraordinary life to date, from her upbringing in Birmingham, England, and her first sighting of a spirit when she was four years old, to her gradual acceptance of her abilities. She takes readers behind the scenes of Lisa Williams; Life Among the Dead, where she communicates with the spirits of those who have passed on and investigates haunted houses and other spiritual phenomena.


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Billy Williams Sign Copies of "Billy Williams: My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs"

Baseball 1987 Hall of Famer inductee Billy Williams signs copies with co-author Fred Mitchell at Borders Books on State Street in Chicago on April 16, 2008. Billy Leo Williams, also known as Sweet Swingin’ Billy from Whistler was born on June 15, 1938 in Whistler, Alabama. He debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1959. In 1961 Williams was selected as Rookie of the Year. He continued his career as a professional major league baseball player through 1976.


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Nada Surf at the Metro Chicago

Nada Surf at the Metro in Chicago

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Cathie Santonies at Ronny's in Chicago, IL

Cathie Santonies at Ronny's

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Girl in a Coma Perform at Ronny's in Chicago, IL

Girl in a Coma who are on Joan Jett label "Blackheart Records" at a small club called Ronny's in Chicago IL


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Kaki King performs at the empty Bottle in Chicago

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International Pop Overthrow

I will be shooting International Pop Overthrow in Chicago from April 15 to April 27. http://www.internationalpopoverthrow.com/


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Brianna and the Cast of MTV's Real World XX: Hollywood Premier Party at Excalibur Night Club

Brianna Taylor and the Cast of MTV's Real World XX: Hollywood Premier Party at Excalibur Night Club on April 11, 2008. The cast hung out with fans through the night at Excalibur Night Club in Chicago. On the scene were Joey, Kimberly, Dave, Sarah, Brianna and Will.


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David Draimen of Disturbed

David Draimen was out on the town checking out a concert. David and Disturbed are getting ready to hit the road for spring/summer tour.


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Billy Pierce Signs Copies of "Then Ozzie said to Harold. The Best Chicago White Sox Stories Ever Told"

Billy Pierce Signs Copies of "Then Ozzie said to Harold. The Best Chicago White Sox Stories Ever Told" at Borders Books in Chicago on April 9, 2008 in Chicago

Walter William Pierce better known as Billy Pierce (born April 2, 1927 in Detriot) is a former 7 time MLB All-Star pitcher who played most of his career with Chicago White Sox from 1952-1961. During that time frame the major rivalry was with the New York Yankees through the 1950s.



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Lou Reed Performs at The Fort during South by Southwest - March 14, 2008

Lou Reed Performs at The Fort during South by Southwest - March 14, 2008


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Colbie Caillat Performs at the 50th Grammy Celebration Concert Tour Chicago Presented by T-Mobile Sidekick - April 3, 2008

Singer Colbie Caillat performed in Chicago for the 50th Grammy Celebration Concert Tour sponsored by T-Mobile Sidekid on April 3, 2008 at the Vic Theater. Rolling Stone Magazine noted her as one of the top female artists on Myspace shortly there after signing with Universal Republic.



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John Legend Performs at 50th Grammy Celebration Concert Tour Chicago Presented by T-Mobile Sidekick - April 3, 2008

Singer and Pianist John Legend performed in Chicago for the 50th Grammy Celebration Concert Tour sponsored by T-Mobile Sidekid on April 3, 2008 at the Vic Theater. John Legend is a recipient of three Grammy Awards.



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Jose Canseco Signs Copies of "Vindicated" in Chicago.

The former baseball superstar, Jose Canseco, paid a visit to Chicago to sign copies to hundred of fans of his latest book title "Vindicated."


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