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Written and directed by A.R. Hilton, buzzed suspense thriller Anonymous Killers is making it's way to Chicago for a drive-in movie premier. The event is set to take place at ChiTown Movies located at 2343 S. Throop, in the City's Pilsen neighborhood, and it will be hosted by WGCI's Kyle Santillian.  We're told, the one night only event is Powered by Creative Cypher and Amirah Films and it will also host the cast and a pre-recorded Q&A following the viewing with Director A.R. Hilton.  Right now, Tickets are available and ready at Eventnoire so make sure you get them while they last. ANONYMOUS KILLERS   was conceived by writer and director A.R. Hilton as an indictment of society for its hypocrisies - from it jury system to the death penalty to the American Dream - from the perspective of someone who's been persecuted by the system.  In the film, four seasoned killers and one hapless professor awake in chains to discover they are part of a demented experiment or...

When you think of the United Center, many think of going to see the Chicago Bulls or going to see their favorite artists in concert; but on Election Day, the arena will be used as a super site to vote.  The exciting news broke today when the Chicago Board of Elections announced their partnership with the United Center, which will be the first time utilizing the facility to vote in the arena's history. "We are proud to partner with the United Center to make voting even easier for Chicagoans on Election Day," said Chicago Board of Election Chairwoman Marisel Hernandez. "We're encouraging everyone to plan their vote - whether that's by mail, early in person, or in person on Election Day - there are multiple options and we hope Chicagoans will choose the option most convenient for them to vote."  We're told that all COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in place at The UC and doors will open to all Chicago voters from 6:00AM - 7:00PM CT, in addition to prov...

 You know cuffing season is upon us so you know what that means, it's time to set the mood to break out your favorite music in R&B. Today, we get something new from singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and it's the official remix to his latest track "U 2 Luv." It includes featured guests Lil Durk, Queen Naija, and Jeremih and it's ready for your streaming pleasure below. Take a listen and share your comments.

 After 6 years in the making, Detroit rapper Dej Loaf drops her long-awaited debut LP for the streets called Sell Sole 2 . The project consists of 16 tracks and it include featured guest Big Sean, Rick Ross, Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, Benny The Butcher, 6LACK, Sada Baby and more. Take a listen after the jump.

 Always showing support and continuing to make a difference, actor/comedian Nick Cannon stopped in Chicago today to help with the Feed Your City Challenge. The event is an initiative, moving across the country, to help those in need and it took place on the City's South Side at the Pullman Center. The event kicked off around 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon and families showed up in the hundreds, as they drove in their cars for social guidelines, while being greeted by Cannon and receiving free groceries.  During the event, Nick Cannon also took pictures with fans and he was joined by other celebrities like G. Herbo, Queen Key, Tony Draper, Power 92, BendaWorld and others who volunteered.   The event turned out to be a big success and you can check out some of our pics and video below. Also don't forget to follow FeedYourCityChallenge  on social media to see what city they hit up next. 

Continuing to strive for greatness, Kanye West comes up big at this year's Billboard Music Awards . Last night, the Chicago rapper took home four awards in the gospel category, which includes Top Gospel Artist and Gospel Song for "Follow God." He also won Top Christian Album and Top Gospel Album for his latest project Jesus Is King. For the full list of last night's winners, go to  billboard.com  

Celebrities from all around and across the country have been helping out, amid the pandemic, with the Feed Your City Challenge initiative and now the tour is making it's way to Chicago. The next celebrity set to join in on the Feed Your City Challenge  is Grammy Award winning rapper Common and he will be returning to his hometown Chicago to give out free groceries to those in need.  The event is scheduled to take place on Chicago's South Side on October 17th and Common will be joined by producer NO I.D., singer-songwriter Jhene Aiko, actor Nick Cannon and Chicago's own G. Herbo. The event starts at 2 p.m. and it will end once all supplies are gone. There will also be a two-lane non-contact drive-thru and a separate line for all walk-ups following all CDC social guidelines.  Text FeedChi to (334) 508-4244 to register for the free groceries. Location is 10355 South Woodlawn in the Pullman Center.

With the release of his latest album "PTSD," G. Herbo is no stranger when it comes to rapping about trauma and the harsh realities of the streets and come Oct. 10th, the Chicago rapper will be joining AT&T to talk about those things and more at their "Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health" event. The event will be hosted by WGCI's Kyle Santillian and it will be an in-depth virtual panel discussion focusing on the power of therapy and mental wellness.  G. Herbo will also be joined by "Founder of Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health" Christopher LeMark along with "Licensed Professional Counselor" Brittany Rogers and "Clinical Psychologist and poet" Fabrice Lubin.  Chicago's own Sean Mac will kickoff the event with his DJ set at 7pm and the panel discussion is set to take place at 7:30pm so make sure you register today on  Eventbrite and don't miss out on this experience.