Whether you got into chess because of Bobby Fischer or “The Queen’s Gambit,” the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Chess Club’s tournament next weekend will test your strategy skills. The club is hosting the Quad Cities March Madness Open 2024 chess tournament on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at WIU-QC Riverfront Hall, 3300 River Drive in Moline, rooms 103/104. The tournament is an Iowa Mini-Grand Prix qualifier. It includes WIU-QC students and members of the WIU Leathernecks Chess Club Moline and the Illowa Chess Club from the Quad Cities.

Every decade has its teen heartthrobs — from John Travolta in the ’70s to Rob Lowe in the ’80s to Leonardo DiCaprio in the ’90s. In the ’00s, the brooding blond Chad Michael Murray took on teen dream status thanks to his starring role in the juicy series One Tree Hill and his appearances alongside fellow early-’00s icons like Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff in Freaky Friday and A Cinderella Story.

Rosamund Pike now knows a thing or two about untimely injuries and having fashion (flawlessly) come to the rescue. All eyes are on Hollywood A-Listers for the coming weeks, after awards season officially kicked off with the Golden Globes on January 7, the first of a long list of award shows coming up, culminating with the Academy Awards on March 10th. The Saltburn actress was in attendance at the star-studded event celebrating her nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her appearance in the Emerald Fennell-directed hit, which ultimately went to Da'vine Joy Randolph of The Holdovers.

Sarko and Carla 'fled to Canada hours before raid on Paris home and knew police would come for them'Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy travelled to Canada seeking refuge with a Canadian billionaire Paul Desmarais Sarkozy allegedly accepted bribes from L'Oreal heiress Liliane BettencourtPolice swept his Paris mansion and office on TuesdayBy Peter Allen for MailOnline Published: 10:55 EST, 4 July 2012 | Updated: 13:31 EST, 4 July 2012 48

Respected Nashville songwriter Kim Williams died Thursday (Feb. 11) in Florida. He was 68. Memorable songs Williams has written include Brooks’ “Ain’t Goin’ Down ‘Til the Sun Comes Up,” Chesney’s “Fall in Love” and Travis’ “Three Wooden Crosses.” "Yesterday the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame lost one of its finest members," Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman Pat Alger says in a statement. "Kim Williams overcame more adversity than anyone I know to become one of the best and most colorful songwriters to ever come out of this town.

Lawrence and Gormé with sons David (left) and Michael (right). Gene Kelly is also pictured with his son, Tim (right) and daughter, Bridget (left). (CelebrityAccess) — Steve Lawrence, the pop singer and actor who formed the iconic singing duet Steve & Eydie with his wife Eydie Gormé, has died. He was 88. A rep for the Grammy-winning recording artist told ABC News that he died on Thursday from complications of due to Alzheimer’s disease.

The middle aged television personality is living the life with her family after gaining fame over the entertainment industry. The famed figure we are talking about is Real Housewives of Orange County star Tammy Knickerbocker, who rose to fame after making her appearance on the second and third season of the show. Tammy Knickerbocker made her debut in the Real Housewives of Orange country while it was running its second season.

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No se pierda la Fecha 15 del Clausura 2024 de la Liga MX, y sobre todo el duelo entre felinos que se celebrará en Ciudad Universitaria en CDMX. La Fiera visita a Los Pumas para un duelo de emociones constantes. Pronóstico: Pumas vs León Dos equipos muy parecidos se enfrentan esta noche de domingo, Pumas se ha adueñado de la décima posición en la tabla, León de la onceava. Los resultados de ambas plantillas son similares, por lo que todo parece inclinarse hacia un posible empate entre Pumas UNAM y León.

ROGERS, Ark. (CelebrityAccess) — Chuck Morris, percussionist for the instrumental jam band Lotus and his son have been reported as missing after a kayaking trip in Arkansas. According to local Fox affiliate KNWA, the two kayakers were reported missing at Beaver Lake near Fayetteville, Arkansas on Thursday. Police conducted a search of the area over the weekend and a prayer vigil for the kayakers was held on March 18 at the Lost Bridge Village Recreation Center in Garfield.