Daily Archives: December 10, 2012

‘Chicago’ premieres in Los Angeles 10 years ago today (2002)


Video: 'Chicago' trailer

(Tuesday, December 10, 2002)Chicago, a musical film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the same name, exploring the themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz Age Chicago, premiered today in Los Angeles, California.

Directed by Rob Marshall, the film stars Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu.

McCartney performs concert for MTV’s ‘Up Close’ series at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live Ed Sullivan Theater 1992 (New York City, New York, United States HQ RARE)'

(Thursday, December 10, 1992, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the scene of The Beatles’ historic live American TV debut on February 9, 1964, to perform the first of two concert appearances for the new MTV series Up Close to coincide with the release of his album Off The Ground.

Senator Packwood offers apology without saying for what 20 years ago this hour (1992)

(Thursday, December 10, 1992, 10:27 a.m. EDT) — Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon said today that he took “full responsibility” for his “unwelcome and offensive” sexual advances toward female aides, but declined repeatedly to describe his behavior. Continue reading Senator Packwood offers apology without saying for what 20 years ago this hour (1992)