AMC Theatres to make big change at concession stands
(NEXSTAR) – AMC is hoping to take a bite out of its overhead costs by launching its own line of branded candies to sell in theaters. Adam Aron, the chairman and CEO of AMC Theatres, revealed the news...
View ArticleRobert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the 7th time
Robert De Niro has welcomed another child. The 79-year-old is now the father of seven. A representative for De Niro confirmed the birth to The Associated Press on Tuesday but said no other details or...
View ArticleMorgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows, taking vocal rest
(WHNT) - Country superstar Morgan Wallen has canceled the next six weeks of his One Night At A Time tour due to a doctor's suggested vocal rest but could make his return to the stage in time for his...
View ArticleThe Weeknd wants 'to kill' his alter ego
(KTLA) -- For over a decade, The Weeknd has dominated the music scene with catchy singles, a Super Bowl performance, and various collaborations with big names like Kanye West, Future, Beyonce, and...
View ArticleDog co-owned by country's Tim McGraw wins new breed at show
NEW YORK (AP) — A Bracco Italiano named Lepshi won his breed's debut at the United States' most prestigious dog show. And dog lovers just might not be the only audience that won't forget something...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: 'Air' and 'The Mother'
CHICAGO — The story of how the greatest professional basketball player helped grow one of the world's most iconic brands will start streaming this week. "Air" is the story of how Nike courted future...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Mother's Day roast chicken in a bag
CHICAGO — This week on "Dean Cooks," the WGN entertainment reporter shares his recipe for Mother's Day roast chicken in a bag. You can find the ingredients and directions below. Needed: 1 Roasting bag...
View ArticleMommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47
NEW YORK (AP) — The pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, who laid bare her struggles as a parent and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her site Dooce.com and on social media, has...
View ArticleJacklyn Zeman, 45-year veteran of 'General Hospital', dies at 70
Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC’s “General Hospital” has died at 70. Zeman died after a short battle with cancer, her family confirmed Wednesday. News of her death was...
View ArticleMuseum of Broadcast Communications fundraiser includes tickets to shows, tour...
The Museum of Broadcast Communications was founded in Chicago back in 1982 and features lots of impressive exhibits, including a lot of WGN history. Now, the museum has launched a new way for you to...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interviews: Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen
Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen on their new comedy film "Book Club: The Next Chapter," about four best friends who finally go on their girls...
View ArticleAdidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds months after Kanye West split
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of wrestling over the fate of millions of unsold Yeezy shoes, Adidas has decided to sell a portion of its remaining inventory and donate the proceeds to charitable...
View ArticleLive Nation Concert Week kicks off with $25 tickets
CHICAGO -- With over 85 events to choose from around the Chicagoland, Live Nation's Concert Week has concerts and shows for prices as low as $25. Live Nation launched their Concert Week All-In Tickets...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Nick Lowe, MayFest and more
Check out Dean's Weekender for the latest events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Book Club: The Next Chapter' and 'Still: A Michael J. Fox...
Check out Dean's reviews on the two films coming to theaters, the comedy film "Book Club: The Next Chapter" and "Still: A Michael J Fox. Movie," a movie that follows the life of Michael J. Fox. Get...
View ArticleA preview performance of Lyric Opera's West Side Story
Iconic musical West Side Story returns to the Lyric Opera of Chicago June 2 - June 25. Ryan McCartan (Tony) and Kanisha Marie Feliciano (Maria) joined us in studio for their first television...
View ArticleBroadway stars Sandra Joseph & Ron Bohmer chat with Dean Richards
Sandra Joseph - https://sandrajoseph.com Ron Bohmer - https://ronbohmer.com/ Event: Music Theater Works Producers Gala Saturday, May 13 The Signature Room at 875 N. Michigan Ave....
View ArticleJamie Foxx is 'out of the hospital' and recuperating, daughter says
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Actor Jamie Foxx is "out of the hospital" and recuperating after suffering "a medical complication" in April, according to his daughter Corinne Foxx. The Oscar-winner's daughter...
View Article'Jury Duty' star Rashida Olayiwola discusses show, latest projects
CHICAGO — The Bailiff Nikki from "Jury Duty" is played by Chicago's Very Own Rashida Olayiwola. She was back in town and joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about the show and other projects she...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interviews: Michael J. Fox on his life and Parkinson's...
Dean sits down with Michael J. Fox and discusses his new movie "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,' where he navigates his life story as he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 29. The Michael J. Fox...
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