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Fun Trailer for the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl Shuffle Doc 'The Shuffle'
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Fun Trailer for the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl Shuffle Doc ‘The Shuffle’

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Fun Trailer for the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl Shuffle Doc ‘The Shuffle’

by Alex Billington
November 14, 2025
Source: YouTube

“How bad can it be?” “Nobody’s going to hear it other than people in Chicago, right?” 🏈 And the rest is history. Does anyone remember this? Do the Super Bowl Shuffle! And win some big time games! Ha. HBO has revealed the official trailer for a short documentary film called The Shuffle, a sports history doc as one of their latest offerings during the NFL football season this fall. This looks like good fun. The short film explores the making of the 1985 Chicago Bears’ iconic “Super Bowl Shuffle” rap video (which you can also see below), featuring rare footage and new player interviews, showing how this Grammy-nominated hit captivated Chicago and football fans during their championship season. Featuring appearances by former Chicago Bears players Willie Gault, Mike Singletary, Jim McMahon, and Gary Fencik. The Shuffle is ready to stream during Thanksgiving later this month – for primetime football season. The documentary is the first in a new series of short football films, made in partnership with NFL Films, and will debut in advance of the new season of “Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East.” This seems like a hilarious blast from the past.

Here’s the official trailer for HBO’s sports history short doc film The Shuffle, direct from YouTube:

The Shuffle Doc Trailer

The Shuffle Doc Trailer

The Shuffle chronicles the making of the 1985 Chicago Bears’ iconic rap music video that became a cultural phenomenon enroute to the team’s storied Super Bowl XX championship. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage & new interviews with the star players who performed the song, the film explores the conception, execution, and impact of the Grammy-nominated track that energized the city of Chicago and football fans everywhere 40 years ago. Conceived by the Chicago-based record label executive Dick Meyer of Red Label Records, the song sparked debate over swagger versus superstition, as it was recorded weeks before the Bears had officially secured their spot in the Super Bowl. Ultimately, it was the bravado of the legendary team & everyone involved in the making of the song that marked a major turning point in the relationship between sports, music, and pop culture. The Shuffle is a short film directed by producer / filmmaker Jeff Cameron, also director of The Way Up – Chris Long & the Waterboys doc previously. Executive produced by Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, Jessica Boddy, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Bentley Weiner. HBO will debut The Shuffle streaming on HBO Max starting November 25th, 2025 this fall. Who’s down?

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Is Lenox in Danger on ‘Chicago Med’? Jack Falahee’s Return Ends in Major Cliffhanger

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What To Know

  • Jack Falahee returns in the Chicago Med fall finale, and Lenox risks her life to check on Faye.
  • Dr. Charles is struggling, and he clashes with Dr. Theo Rabari (Manish Dayal) over a patient.
  • The episode hints at a possible new romance for Archer with Kingston.

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 7 “Double Down.”]

Uh-oh, we had a feeling that Jack Falahee‘s character, Devin, who abuses his wife Faye (Olivia Nikkanen), would end up meaning trouble for Lenox (Sarah Ramos), and in this case? We hate being right.

Falahee’s not the only one who returns from Episode 4 for the Chicago Med fall finale; Manish Dayal is back as Dr. Theo Rabari as well (our Resident-loving hearts are delighted), as is Nikkanen. The last episode until 2026 also possibly teases a new romance at the hospital. Read on for everything that happened in the fall finale.

Lenox Puts Her Life at Risk — Twice!

Shortly after Lenox gives herself a bit of a shock helping a patient with a defibrillator, she receives word of a patient who won’t wake up — and it’s Devin, found drunk at a pharmacy. He also has defensive wounds on his hands, which he says are from a hockey game, but Lenox and Ripley (Luke Mitchell) worry that Faye may have tried to fight back and be somewhere much worse off than him. Devin does claim she’s out of town visiting family, but when Lenox tries calling her phone, the doctors see that her husband has it.

With the address outside CPD’s jurisdiction, Lenox takes it upon herself to go check on Faye and leaves Ripley to keep Devin at the hospital. When no one answers the door, Lenox ends up breaking in and ultimately finds Faye at the bottom of the basement stairs, badly beaten and with what looks like a broken leg. When Lenox goes upstairs to call for help, with no service in the basement, Devin’s there, and he knocks her out with his gun.

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What’s Going on With Charles?

Charles (Oliver Platt) has been struggling a bit lately, including tossing and turning at night. As he puts it, he knows he looks “like crap.”

He and Theo team up on a gymnast who is part of Theo’s experimental group in his drug trial. Charles suspects that Theo is trying to find any cause besides the drug for her recent symptoms, to the point that he thinks he may have dosed her when he sees her flushing her IV, and tests reveal a toxic level of vitamin A. But it turns out to be due to ingredients in what she’s been using to apply glitter for competitions.

Charles then calls Theo to his office to apologize. He admits that something is going on with him and doesn’t know what it is, but he’s looking into it. It’s affecting his judgment, and he reached an unfair conclusion. Theo assures him he’d never sacrifice a patient’s health. It sounds like the two will be teaming up again in the future, which we love.

A New Romance for Archer?

As Archer (Steven Weber) and Asher (Jessy Schram) continue to prepare for their baby, he tells his son, Sean (Luigi Sottile), the news. He assures Sean that he won’t let having this child get in the way of their relationship, and Sean reminds him that he’s 39 and doesn’t feel threatened or replaced. He also awkwardly says he’s glad that this is happening before he has kids because imagine having an aunt or uncle younger than you.

Meanwhile, Archer works alongside Kingston (Merrin Dungey), and during surgery, they start talking about their personal lives — and the fact that both are single. It certainly feels like there’s potential there for something, especially since that would complicate things with the Asher of it.

What did you think of the Med fall finale? What do you think will happen to Lenox? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Fashion Degree Options at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Fashion Degree Options at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)’s Fashion Design department offers one of the most intense, interdisciplinary fashion design experiences in the world. For nearly 100 years, SAIC’s Fashion Design department has trained the next generation of designers, artists, and thinkers. …

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Brandy Apologizes After Abruptly Ending Chicago Show Due to Health Scare
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Brandy Apologizes After Abruptly Ending Chicago Show Due to Health Scare

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Brandy Apologizes After Abruptly Ending Chicago Show Due to Health Scare

Brandy is expressing gratitude and transparency after her Chicago concert came to an unexpected halt due to a health scare.

In a heartfelt message shared with fans, the Grammy-winning singer apologized for the abrupt end to her performance, explaining that after weeks of nonstop rehearsals, she began to experience dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint during the show.

“Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance,” she wrote.

Despite feeling unwell, Brandy said she attempted to return to the stage and finish her set. However, due to technical challenges, she wasn’t able to fully connect with the production. “I really appreciate everyone’s best efforts,” she added.

The “Full Moon” singer went on to thank her longtime collaborator Monica for stepping in with “grace and professionalism,” along with the entire crew for their care and support.

Brandy shared that she saw a doctor after leaving the arena and has since taken “the proper precautions” to move forward. She assured fans that she’s recovering and eager to get back on stage.

“I look forward to returning to the stage—stronger and more grateful than ever—alongside my girl, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis,” she concluded.


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Brandy Explains Abrupt Exit From Stage at Chicago Concert With Monica
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Brandy Explains Abrupt Exit From Stage at Chicago Concert With Monica

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Brandy made an unexpected exit from the stage Saturday night (Oct. 18) at Chicago’s United Center, where she was performing with Monica on the singers’ co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour. While she made it through most of the show, her abrupt departure meant fans didn’t get to hear the pair’s signature duet “The Boy Is Mine,” a hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for 13 weeks in 1998.

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On Sunday, Brandy explained that her early exit was due to a medical concern. She posted a full statement on Instagram.

“To my dear fans in Chicago,” Brandy wrote, “Thank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and—most importantly—your prayers. I sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night’s performance in Chicago. After weeks of nonstop rehearsals, last night I experienced dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint. Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.”

“I still made the decision to try and return and give it my all despite not feeling ok,” said Brandy. “With having to make some adjustments and the show being very technical, unfortunately, it was impossible to fully connect sonically with the production. I really appreciate everyone’s best efforts.”

She added, “I’m deeply grateful to my sister, Monica, for stepping up with such grace and professionalism and the entire crew for their continued care and support.”

Brandy said she sought medical care locally Saturday night and will return to the stage Sunday.

“I went from the arena to see a doctor nearby and have taken the proper precautions to help moving forward,” she wrote. “Your understanding, patience, and unwavering belief mean the world to me. I look forward to returning to the stage—stronger and more grateful than ever—alongside my girl, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis.”

Brandy and Monica have a three-day break following their Oct. 19 show in Indianapolis, before taking the stage together in Nashville on Oct. 24. Their joint tour runs through Dec. 14 in Jacksonville, Fla.

See Brandy’s statement below.

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Brandy Was Dehydrated, "Wanted To Faint" Before Exiting Chicago Show
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Brandy Was Dehydrated, “Wanted To Faint” Before Exiting Chicago Show

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After abruptly leaving the Chicago stop of her and Monica‘s The Boy Is Mine Tour, Brandy Norwood is explaining her exit and apologizing to fans.

The artist explained that she “experienced dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint” before stepping off stage during Saturday’s performance at United Center, noting that she left the venue to “see a doctor nearby” and get checked out.

“To my dear fans in Chicago, Thank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and—most importantly—your prayers,” she said in a statement. “I sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night’s performance in Chicago. After weeks of nonstop rehearsals, last night I experienced dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint, everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.”

Norwood continued, “I still made the decision to try and return and give it my all despite not feeling ok. With having to make some adjustments and the show being very technical. Unfortunately, it was impossible to fully connect sonically with the production, I really appreciate everyone’s best efforts.”

The I Know What You Did Last Summer actress added that she’s “deeply grateful to my sister, Monica, for stepping up with such grace and professionalism and the entire crew for their continued care and support.

“I went from the arena to see a doctor nearby and have taken the proper precautions to help moving forward. Your understanding, patience, and unwavering belief mean the world to me,” said Norwood. “I look forward to returning to the stage—stronger and more grateful than ever—alongside my girl, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis. With all my love, Brandy“

Fans of Norwood and Monica were left confused by the abrupt end to Saturday’s concert, after Norwood abruptly walked off-stage early in the performance, leaving Monica to finish the concert solo, without getting to the tour’s eponymous 1998 duet.

“Give me one second y’all I gotta get my—” said Norwood in a video, going backstage after apparently struggling with sound issues, never to return.

After announcing their reunion in June, Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour kicked off Thursday at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center, featuring appearances from Kelly Rowland and Muni Long.

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Geese Bring Getting Killed Tour to Chicago: Review + Photos
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Geese Bring Getting Killed Tour to Chicago: Review + Photos

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Hype is a funny thing. When an artist (or any creative project) encounters a sudden rush of excitement, they can just as easily surf the wave of newfound attention with grace as they can succumb to the riptide of rising expectations, washing up on the shores of disappointment. Luckily, on a scale of midwestern tourist visiting the West Coast for the first time to Big Kahuna, Geese are much closer to the latter, as proven by the launch of their triumphant “Getting Killed Tour.”

Celebrating the release of their acclaimed third album, Getting Killed, the buzzy New York indie rockers have embarked on a sold-out jaunt, hitting various theaters and halls across the country. Last night, Cameron Winter and company wrapped up a two-show stint at Chicago’s Thalia Hall with rising art-rock act Racing Mount Pleasant. To put it crudely, it fuckin’ rocked.

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Which, to check Geese’s ego just a bit, had just as much to do with the crowd’s energy as it did with the band’s impressive rock ‘n’ roll display. After Racing Mount Pleasant’s opening set, the pit, the bar, and the lines for the bathrooms were all alive with the same electrifying anticipation. “I think this night might be something really special,” I heard one attendee tell another before they joyously high-fived. Thanks to their well-crafted mystique and the excellent collection of songs that is Getting Killed, Geese had already won half of the battle before ever stepping onto the stage.

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Once they were on stage, the crew managed to match the audience’s energy. Almost exclusively backlit via lights resting on the floor, Geese ripped through every single song of Getting Killed (albeit not in order), a handful of favorites from their sophomore effort 3D Country, and even a lone deep cut from their debut Projector. Regardless of which project the cuts came from, there wasn’t a tune they launched into that wasn’t met with rapturous cheers.

That response was warranted — these kids can play. Not to say that there wasn’t the odd flubbed note or rushed section, but Geese have successfully incorporated looseness into their charm. It’s a main reason why Getting Killed is such an exciting listen, and it has been a large part of their live show for the past few years. The quartet (plus the one touring member) are all highly proficient musicians — particularly drummer Max Bassin, who was going absolutely nuts on the kit for the entire 90-minute set. They just also happen to prioritize atmosphere and fun over perfection in performance. That decision works wonders for them, especially as a band so clearly inspired by the raucous energy of classic rock and eccentric, charged indie.

Whether they were bringing the house down with rippers like “2112” and “Trinidad” or serenading us with melancholic heartbreakers like “Au Pays du Cocaine,” Geese presented themselves simultaneously as a confident band entering their prime and as a group of longtime friends who can’t believe they have made it so far. Bassist Dominic DiGesu grinned as he swapped between laying down melodic bass lines and bongo grooves, while guitarist Emily Green fittingly emulated the stylings of figures like Jonny Greenwood, letting her hair cover her face as she hunched over and delivered her wildly creative guitar parts. Winter, for his part, lived up to his reputation, showcasing his off-kilter sense of humor, signature baritone voice, and delicately devastating skills on the keys.

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‘Horses’ at Full Gallop, ‘Chicago Med’ Homecoming, the Murdaugh Saga, Tennis in Riyadh
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‘Horses’ at Full Gallop, ‘Chicago Med’ Homecoming, the Murdaugh Saga, Tennis in Riyadh

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Slow Horses

No spy drama better blends suspense with wry and even slapstick humor than this adaptation of Mick Herron’s terrific novels about the disgraced spies who occupy Slough House. As Season 5 passes the midway point, the “slow horses” are in full gallop as they pair off to try to avert what they will believe will be an assassination attempt at one or both competing rallies for London’s mayoral race. Elsewhere, their decrepit yet cunning boss Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) continues to stay one step ahead of the MI5 officers seeking the femme fatale who snared Slough House techie Roddy Ho (Christopher Chung) in her web.

Elio

Elio

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers. In this fun-filled, action-packed feature film from Disney and Pixar, the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien life-forms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead, Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Natalie Manning in 'Chicago Med' Season 11 Episode 3

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Chicago Med

Seems like old times when original cast member Torrey DeVitto returns to Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, though not under the best of circumstances — because Dr. Natalie Manning is rushing to be with her son Owen (Frankie DeMaio), who was shot while visiting Chicago from Seattle with his stepdad Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss). Which means there’s little time for “Manstead” shippers to rejoice over news that she’s carrying their child when her firstborn’s life is in jeopardy. In other cases, Ripley (Luke Mitchell) teams with Charles (Oliver Platt) to treat a patient who can’t remember who he is.

Murdaugh Death in the Family

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Murdaugh: Death in the Family

The stuff of many a Dateline and true-crime podcast, the tragic saga of the scandalous Murdaugh family of South Carolina now gets the deluxe docudrama treatment, with the very busy Jason Clarke (currently rounding up bad guys on Apple TV’s The Last Frontier) starring as wealthy but embattled lawyer Alex Murdaugh, with Oscar and Emmy winner Patricia Arquette as his unlucky wife, Maggie. The sordid eight-part story, previously depicted in a 2023 Lifetime drama, begins with the double murder of Maggie and son Paul (Johnny Berchtold) in 2021, then reaches back three years to an earlier scandal when Paul was implicated in a fatal boat crash. Brittany Snow costars as reporter Mandy Matney (who’s also an executive producer), whose work on the case is the basis for this eight-part treatment. Launches with three episodes.

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Six Kings Slam

Six of the world’s most prominent men’s tennis stars gather at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the second annual exhibition match, which could result in a rematch of last year’s contest that pitted the two top-ranked players, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, in a thrilling final. Sinner won that contest, while Alcaraz is hoping for a repeat of his recent U.S. Open victory against Sinner. In the first round, No. 3-ranked Alexander Zverev plays No. 4 Taylor Fritz, then Sinner takes on No. 24-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas (a late substitution for an injured Jack Draper). The winners will play against Alcaraz and No. 3-ranked Novak Djokovic on Thursday, with a grand final scheduled for Saturday.

Nicole Beharie in 'The Morning Show' Season 4

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The Morning Show

In a powerful episode for the luminous Nicole Beharie, her character of decorated Olympic track star-turned-morning show host Chris Turner is dragged into a painful media spotlight when online rumors challenge her sports legacy. Her greatest ally appears to be Mia (Karen Pittman), the disgruntled TMS producer who returns to UBN on a confrontational mission. Also heading for a reckoning: Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) and former network CEO Cory (Billy Crudup), whose budding romance cloaks her investigation into a dark chapter of the network’s past.

INSIDE WEDNESDAY TV:

  • Shifting Gears (8/7c, ABC): Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias drops by Matt’s (Tim Allen) custom car shop, with Shark Tank‘s Lori Grenier appearing in another celebrity cameo. Followed by Abbott Elementary (8:30/7:30), where the staff heads to the ballpark to cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies on Teachers’ Appreciation Night.
  • Survivor (8/7c, CBS): After a sudden shakeup affects the castaways’ strategy, the tribe works to reinstate a player’s vote when they learn of a beware advantage. Followed by The Amazing Race (9:30/8:30c), with the next stop in Budapest, birthplace of Henry Houdini and staging ground for a most puzzling Fast Forward challenge.
  • NewsNation Town Hall (8/7c, The CW): Chris Cuomo hosts a live town-hall event from the Kennedy Center alongside Stephen A. Smith and Bill O’Reilly, featuring leaders from both political parties.
  • The Golden Bachelor (9/8c, ABC): A visit to a wellness retreat and a date under the stars at Griffith Observatory help Mel decide which three women will make it through to next week’s hometown visits.
  • Chicago Fire (9/8c, NBC): Budget cuts light a fire under Pascal (Dermot Mulroney). Followed by Chicago P.D. (10/9c), where a murder investigation hits close to home — their neighborhood, to be exact — for Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger).
  • 106 & Sports (10/9c, BET): A reimagined version of the 106 & Park brand features NFL star Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss as hosts of a weekly forum for sports and cultural conversation.
  • From Rails to Trails (PBS, check local listings): Edward Norton narrates a documentary that reveals how thousands of miles of abandoned railways from Seattle to Georgia and New York City are being converted to public trails.

ON THE STREAM:

  • Gen V (streaming on Prime Video): In Season 2’s penultimate episode, Marie (Jaz Sinclair) takes it upon herself to confront the wicked Dean Cipher (Hamish Linklater) and revive Godolkin U founder Thomas Godolkin (Ethan Slater). But what will happen if she succeeds?
  • Loot (streaming on Apple TV): The quirky comedy’s third season opens with Molly (Maya Rudolph) tracked down on a private island by the Wells Foundation, which is desperate for her to return. Then she goes on her first official date with Arthur (Nat Faxon).
  • Ghost Adventures (streaming on Discovery+): A new season of the paranormal investigation series gets an early streaming launch, with the two-hour premiere depicting a visit to a supernatural hotspot atop Wyoming’s Casper Mountain. Episodes premiere on the Discovery Channel starting October 29.

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R. Kelly’s ‘Chocolate Factory’ Mansion In Chicago Sells For $1.6M
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R. Kelly’s ‘Chocolate Factory’ Mansion In Chicago Sells For $1.6M

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The suburban Chicago mansion, famously nicknamed R. Kelly’s “Chocolate Factory” after the album he recorded there, has officially sold for nearly $1.6 million — less than half of its original asking price.

Per The New York Post, the spacious 21,000-square-foot Olympia Fields estate was sold to an unknown buyer, but the history behind the home may have had much to do with its purchase. The property served as both recording hub and the center of disturbing allegations that have long shadowed Kelly’s career.

By the time the property went into foreclosure in 2013, its physical decline mirrored its troubled history. Reportedly, flooding had gutted the basement, mold had spread across the walls, and other structural issues were apparent.

The late Rudolph Isley of The Isley Brothers and his wife, Elaine, however, purchased the home out of foreclosure for $587,500 in 2013. They spent years restoring the mansion, reviving its interiors while preserving some of its original eccentric charm. Photos of the property showed a jungle-themed indoor pool, a bedroom modeled after a Chicago Bulls gym, and other unique features.

Following Isley’s death in 2023, Elaine listed the estate for $3.5 million. Despite the extensive renovations, it ultimately sold for less than half that amount.

Listing agent Alex Wolking of Keller Williams ONEChicago told The Post that high property taxes were a major factor in the lower sale price, with annual bills once exceeding $250,000. Even after a successful appeal, taxes remained in the six-figure range. Still, Wolking noted that the mansion’s notoriety helped attract buyers.

“The R. Kelly media attention was actually what helped sell it,” he said. “The Isley Brothers connection helped draw a lot of attention, too. Homes with this kind of celebrity lineage just don’t exist in the Midwest.”

Singer R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail.

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The home’s history was unearthed during Kelly’s 2021 federal sex crimes and racketeering trial when his former assistant, Anthony Navarro, testified. During his testimony, Navarro claimed that women were restricted to certain rooms in the home and forbidden from moving freely. Surveillance footage reportedly showed young girls hopping fences in what appeared to be attempts to escape.

“The things you had to do was just a bit uncomfortable…it was almost like the ‘Twilight Zone,’ you went into the gate and it was like a different world, just a strange place,” Navarro stated on the third day of the 54-year-old singer’s federal trial.

The “Step In the Name of Love” singer was arrested in July 2019 and sentenced to 31 years on Sept. 27, 2021, after a six-week trial. He was found guilty on charges of federal racketeering, sex trafficking, and child pornography charges stemming from cases in New York and Chicago.

Take a look at photos of the Chicago home below captured by The Root.

The Foyer

Athletic Court

Court Themed Bedroom

Dining Area

Kitchen

Car Showroom

Theater

Library/Office

Kitchenette

Living Room

Jungle-Themed Pool House

Jungle-Themed Pool House

Gym

Guest Suite

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Torrey DeVitto Returns To 'Chicago Med' For Season 11
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Torrey DeVitto Returns To ‘Chicago Med’ For Season 11

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SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from NBC‘s Chicago Med‘s 200th episode titled “A Game of Inches.”

EXCLUSIVE: Surprise! Torrey DeVitto returned to NBC’s Chicago Med for its special 200th episode, which aired tonight.

She joined Nick Gehlfuss, who plays her character Dr. Natalie Manning’s true love, Dr. Will Halstead. We confirmed in late August that he would reprise his role this season. Both are set to appear in multiple new episodes.

Since we last saw them in the Season 8 finale for Gehlfuss’s series exit, off-camera, Natalie and Will have been working on making their new family dynamic work. Becoming Owen’s stepfather has been challenging, which is to be expected. What’s essential is that Halstead is working on strengthening their bond, which he was trying to do with this special boys’ trip to Chicago without Natalie to attend a Bears game.

“It’s like going back home for a visit,” DeVitto shared with Deadline earlier this week. “It was really lovely to be there with everyone. It was as if no time had passed and I wasn’t expecting that.”

Speaking of expecting, there’s a Manstead baby on the way!!! However, fans will be unable to celebrate in a big way with friends old and new at Gaffney after her son is shot there. Stress will be high, and that’s not a good combo for someone pregnant.”

“It puts Natalie back in the thick of it on Chicago Med. When they called me and told me the storyline breakdown, I was like, ‘I would expect no less.’ Natalie always had some trauma or emotion, or something happening. Of course, I’m not going to come back to sit around eating candy or something. I’ll be back in the thick of it and bawling my eyes out,” she said with a laugh.

Nick Gehlfuss and Torrey DeVitto in ‘Chicago Med’ Season 11

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Gehlfuss shared with Deadline that he is equally overjoyed about bringing Manstead back, especially to share the fantastic baby news with longtime fans who have shipped them since day one.

“Knowing Torrey would join me for this storyline made the return all the more exciting and special. It really couldn’t have happened any other way, and it was wonderful to celebrate the 200th episode together. It was as if we hadn’t stopped working with one another; we fell right back into our rhythm,” Gehlfuss said.

He continued, “The most palpable part was that our characters are exploring such emotional material around parenthood, and we both are lucky enough to be navigating that in our personal lives. I got to meet her daughter for the first time on set! Just incredible. All of this played into our scenes together. The fans are going to be so surprised, and I hope satisfied.”

DeVitto and her husband, Jared LaPine, welcomed a daughter in November. Since becoming a first-time mom, DeVitto has taken a small break from acting to focus on being with her baby. This Chicago Med gig is her first role in nearly a year.

Chicago Med– L to R: Steven Weber, Luke Mitchell, Nick Gehlfuss and Torrey DeVitto in Episode 1103, “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades.”

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Showrunner Allen MacDonald chimed in on his decision to have Natalie and Will return to continue their storylines in such a unique way.

“If you bring back Dr. Will Halstead, the audience naturally hopes to see Dr. Natalie Manning, too… which makes total sense since their love story is so intricately woven into Chicago Med history,” he said.

“It was always my intention to bring back both characters, but I wanted to play with that expectation in the 200th episode — make the audience believe that only Nick was returning, then surprise them with Natalie’s appearance in the final scene when Goodwin tells her by phone that Owen’s been shot,” he added.

Following the events of Season 11’s second episode, MacDonald tees up where the story will go from here.

“Looking forward to Episode 3, Natalie will join Will in Chicago for an emotionally harrowing episode as Owen’s life hangs in the balance. Natalie will admit to feeling cursed… her husband Jeff died when she was pregnant with Owen, and now she’s pregnant again, and she might lose her firstborn. It just made sense to the writing staff to build a story around Owen for the 200th episode — and 201st — since Natalie was pregnant with him in the pilot and gave birth to him during Season 1. It all felt of a piece to us,” MacDonald said.

He continued, “It was so amazing to see Torrey DeVitto and Nick Gehlfuss reunited on set. But for Will and Natalie, these episodes show how their relationship has developed and deepened, while also propelling them forward into the future.”

Could that future perhaps include a wedding? The two are not yet married, and while they don’t have to take that step necessarily, Chicago Med sure does know how to throw fun weddings. There’s also the possibility that the stress from Owen being shot, the pregnancy could end up in the danger zone, or the baby could come early. Hopefully, Natalie will have Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram), Gaffney ED’s attending physician in obstetrics and gynecology, available to help.

In closing, DeVitto has some words to share with Chicago Med’s devoted fans.

“I hear from fans when I’m out in public or through comments on Instagram about how much they miss Manstead and how they’re still rooting for them. I really hope that the OG fans really love Nick and my storyline that we’ve come together to do for them. This really feels like we’re doing it all for them,” she shared.

“One of the most disappointing things about leaving the show is that it didn’t feel like Will and Natalie got what they deserved. Even when I did come back for Nick’s exit, it still didn’t feel like they got what they deserved, considering how long they’ve been together. Now I feel like people will be satiated. I’m really excited for them to see it, and I hope they love it. If the fans weren’t so invested in Manstead, we wouldn’t be coming back,” she concluded.

New episodes of Chicago Med drop Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on NBC. All OneChicago series are produced by Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment. 

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