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chicago 2016 olympics w/ cbs' "csi:ny" hill harper

  I met hill when doing some philanthropic work in new Orleans around just after the katrina disaster… and have been wonderful friends ever since.  He is not only super talented on screen, but he is a...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ comedian & actor dan aykroyd

    Dan aykroyd is an icon, what more needs to be said.  we had a great brunch once morning last time he was in chicago and I happened to have a camera in my bag (go figure)… so of course, I turned it...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ fx's "rescue me" larenz tate

    Larenz is talented & fun, has been a great friend for years, but I have to say, I think I respect him most for his philanthropic work with his brothers… they are so committed to giving back…...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ oscar winner jamie foxx

    I first took jamie foxx out on the town about 8 years ago… he was always a very nice guy- actually kind of quiet back then?  As the years went by, he really opened up and let himself shine, ripping...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ the luvabulls

    Ya, it’s pretty unfair, I get to judge the annual luvabulls tryouts… but know that I take it super seriously!  The girls work extremely hard, they are really talented, & get out there every...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ grammy winner common

    He is an award winning rapper, actor, Chicagoan & friend, common is someone truly special.  I actually heard his name come up many times when interviewing celebs from around the country (below)...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ cw's "one tree hill" sophia bush

    Sophia has been a friend for a while and if I had to say what is special about her it’s that she has an intense passion for doing what’s right… that’s why I was so happy to see how supportive...
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chicago 2016 olympics w/ actress anna chlumsky

You all remember anna from “my girl” back in the day… she also has been on a ton of shows lately like “30 rock” to landing a cool new gig w/ bbc films called “in the loop” w/ james...