Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special
A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he...
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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington dies, band confirms
(NEXSTAR) - Gary Rossington, guitarist and songwriter for Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died, the band confirmed Sunday. He was 71. "It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Woody Harrelson on 'Champions'
CHICAGO - For the first time, Bobby Farrelly is on his own directing after usually pairing with this brother, Peter, on film projects for the last few decades. He's doing so to make the movie...
View ArticlePete Davidson, actress Chase Sui Wonders involved in crash in Beverly Hills:...
(KTLA) -- Comedian Pete Davidson and actress Chase Sui Wonders were involved in a crash Saturday night in the Flats neighborhood of Beverly Hills, according to media reports. The incident, first...
View ArticleRachael Ray Show ending after 17 years
A longtime WGN-TV favorite, The Rachael Ray Show, has announced that it will end production at the end of its current season. The decision to end the daytime show comes after 17 years of whipping up...
View ArticleSnoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa coming to Tinley Park this summer
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — The D-O-double-G himself will be coming to the Chicago area this summer on his newly announced High School Reunion Tour. Joining Snoop Dogg will be joined by Wiz Khalifa, Too...
View ArticleLionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire announce United Center show
CHICAGO — You don't have to wait until September to sing All Night Long live with Lionel Richie with a newly announced tour stop in Chicago. The legendary artist will be joined by Earth, Wind &...
View ArticleKevin Sullivan gets a second chance at the 'Grand Prize Game'
CHICAGO - There are thousands of people from Chicagoland who had the honor of seeing one of the greatest children's television programs in American history live from the WGN studios. There are only a...
View ArticleDierks Bentley announces a show in the Chicago area in 2023
CHICAGO - One of country music's most popular artists over the last two decades is making another stop in the Chicago area in 2023. This week, Dierks Bentley announced that his "Gravel & Gold...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Cheech Marin, Bobby Farrelly on 'Champions'
CHICAGO - A new movie about a basketball coach is bringing together some familiar names this March, from those in the film to those behind the scenes. "Champions" is directed by Bobby Farrelly, who is...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: History of the World: Part II
CHICAGO - Over 40 years later, Mel Brooks is giving fans of one of his most popular movies a sequel. "History of the World: Part II" is being released as a series on Hulu after Part I was released as...
View ArticleDean shares his recipe for cannolis — in honor of 'The Godfather' and The Oscars
In honor of Sunday's Oscars, Dean Richards pays tribute to the movies and food from films. He's saluting The Godfather with this recipe called "Leave the gun, take the cannoli." Ingredients: For the...
View ArticleHarry & Meghan's daughter christened, will use royal title
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced Wednesday that their daughter had been christened in a private ceremony in California, publicly calling her a princess and revealing for the...
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Will Ferrell spotted in Central Illinois
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - There's been a confirmed celebrity sighting in Central Illinois. Actor-comedian Will Ferrell was spotted at Maquet's Rail House in Pekin Tuesday. A restaurant employee confirmed...
View ArticleDean’s A-List Interview: Kathryn Newton on 'Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania'
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Kathryn Newton to talk about her role in the new upcoming Marvel movie ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania.' Get Dean's reviews and A-List...
View ArticleDean's Oscar 2023 predictions
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards has his predictions for the winners of the 95th annual Oscars: Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh, "Everything, Everywhere All At Once" Best Supporting Actress:...
View Article95th Academy Awards: Printable Oscar Ballot
The 95th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. (CST) Dean’s Oscar 2023 predictions Who do you think will win? Print out our Oscars ballot and play along at home: Click here to download...
View ArticleDA denies claim the gun used in 'Rust' shooting was destroyed
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Alec Baldwin’s attorney told a judge on Thursday that the state destroyed the gun used in the deadly “Rust” movie-set shooting. The announcment was made during a status hearing in...
View ArticleRobert Blake, actor acquitted in wife's murder, dies at 89
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: St. Patrick's Day celebrations & more
CHICAGO - It's one of the Windy City's favorite weekends as many don the green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! While March 17 is still a week away, Chicago will celebrate this weekend with a few...
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