David Ball of Soft Cell dies at 66
One half of the 80s new wave duo Soft Cell, David Ball, has died at the age of 66. He passed away in his sleep, The Guardian reports. Ball met His creative partner with Soft Cell, lead singer Marc...
View ArticleJulia Sweeney and the director of WE ARE PAT chat with the Midday team
Rowan Haber - Director https://www.rowanhaber.com/ Julia Sweeney - Actor, Comedian, SNL Alum Event: The Chicago International Film Festival, continuing this week at venues across the city, presents WE...
View ArticleFoo Fighters announce 2026 tour with stop at Chicago's Soldier Field
CHICAGO — The Foo Fighters announced Thursday a 2026 North American stadium tour, which includes a stop in Chicago next summer. The rock band will perform in 12 U.S. cities — with a stop at Soldier...
View ArticleDean's first look at the Museum of Broadcast Communications' new location
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is giving us a first look at the Museum of Broadcast Communications' new location. It opens this week at a new temporary pop-up, located at 440 West Randolph....
View ArticleDean's Home Videos: IT: Welcome To Derry, Mayor of Kingstown, Nobody Wants...
Check out Dean Richards' Home Video Picks for all the movies and shows on streaming platforms now. Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads...
View ArticleJohn Mulaney announces 2 ways to get free tickets to his Wrigley Field show;...
CHICAGO — Chicago's Very Own John Mulaney joined WGN Morning News Tuesday to talk about bringing his "Mister Whatever Tour" to Wrigley Field next summer. The Chicago-native will be the first comedian...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Jeremy Allen White on what is was like playing 'the...
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Jeremy Allen White, the star of the new biographical musical drama film, "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere." Get Dean’s reviews and A-List...
View ArticleThe Second City hosts memorial for "Cheers" star George Wendt
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago continues to remember beloved "Cheers" star and hometown treasure George Wendt, the late sitcom legend who got his start in comedy at the famous Second City. The theater is...
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Food Network series co-hosted by Chicago native ending after 40 seasons:...
(NEXSTAR) — After 40 seasons, the Food Network is ending its Emmy-nominated cooking show, "The Kitchen," later this year. Food Network confirmed the cancellation of its "weekend chat show" on Monday,...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Star and creator of 'The Diplomat,' Keri Russell and...
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with the star and creator of "The Diplomat," Keri Russell and Debora Cahn. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the...
View ArticleBrandy explains why she abruptly left United Center stage during show,...
CHICAGO (WGN) — R&B legend Brandy has responded on social media after she abruptly walked off the United Center stage Saturday night during a "The Boy is Mine Tour" show, leaving Monica to close...
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Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48
(KTLA) – Sam Rivers, founding member and bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died, the band announced Saturday. He was 48. The band confirmed Rivers’ passing in an Instagram post. They did not share the cause...
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Dean's Weekender: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Coco, Boy Is Mine Tour and more
CHICAGO — WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards offers a look at some of the shows and events taking place around Chicagoland this weekend. There are some special movie presentations around the...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Good Fortune, After the Hunt
Check out WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards’ reviews for this weekend’s movie releases. Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads...
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Star of Oscar-nominated film arrested in Texas: police
BELTON, Texas (KWKT) — Actor Rudy Youngblood, who starred in Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto," was arrested Wednesday in Belton, Texas, police have confirmed. According to police, an officer had stopped to...
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Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74
(KRON) – Legendary founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died Thursday from injuries related to a fall in his studio last month, according to reports from multiple outlets. Frehley, 74, was on life...
View ArticleDean's A-list Interview: 'Soul on Fire' actor and director, William H. Macy...
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with 'Soul on Fire' actor and director, William H. Macy and Sean McNamara. Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox....
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: 'Soul on Fire' stars John Corbett and Joel Courtney
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with actors Joel Courtney and John Corbett to talk about news movie, "Soul on Fire." Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your...
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Family members share Diane Keaton's cause of death
(KTLA) — Family members of legendary actress Diane Keaton, who passed away Saturday at the age of 79, revealed the Oscar-winning actress died during a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple...
View ArticleDean cooks Salmon Carrot Salad with celebrity guest LisaRaye McCoy
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is cooking up a delicious recipe for Salmon Carrot Salad with celebrity guest LisaRaye McCoy from BET's "The Family Business." Ingredients Carrots Green onions...
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