'Indiana Jones' swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored...
CANNES, France (AP) — Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes on Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in one of the most anticipated events of the...
View ArticleJimmy Buffett hospitalized, forced to reschedule concert
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Jimmy Buffett announced via social media that he was hospitalized after a check-up in Boston, forcing him to postpone a weekend show. Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer...
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Haley Pullos from 'General Hospital' faces DUI charge after wrong-way crash
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - "General Hospital" actress Haley Pullos faces a DUI charge after authorities said she was involved in a violent wrong-way crash in Pasadena late last month. The accident occurred...
View ArticleSNL's 'Please Don't Destroy' to perform at The Vic Theatre
CHICAGO -- Three reasons why Saturday Night Live has been going viral the past few seasons are coming to the Windy City. Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy of "Please Don't Destroy" will...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: 'Aladdin,' Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and more
Check out Dean's Weekender for the latest events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekends from comedians to timeless plays. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox....
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Fast X'
Check out Dean's review for the latest film for the Fast Saga franchise, 'Fast X.' Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly...
View ArticleLudacris honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
(KTLA) -- Stand up! Ludacris now has a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Atlanta hip-hop artist received the honor Thursday afternoon alongside his family, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah,...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interviews: Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne in 'Platonic'
Dean sits down with A-List stars Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne in the new Apple TV + series, 'Platonic.' Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's...
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Foo Fighters announce new drummer during livestream event
(KTLA) - During a live-streamed event Sunday, the Foo Fighters named veteran musician Josh Freese as their new drummer, Variety reported. Freese is no stranger to music fans and was even a part of...
View ArticleComedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias performing in Chicago this fall
CHICAGO — Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is coming to Chicago this fall. Iglesias' Don't Worry Be Fluffy tour will come to the United Center on Oct. 26, 2023. The 46-year-old San Diego native is...
View ArticleEd Sheeran surprises students at Florida high school with 'tiny concert'
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A group of students from two Tampa-area high schools were surprised by Grammy Award winner and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on Friday. Sheeran, who is set to perform at the city's...
View ArticleActor Ray Stevenson of 'Thor' films, 'RRR' and 'Vikings' dies at 58
(KTLA) – Ray Stevenson who is known for his roles in "King Arthur," "Punisher: War Zone," and "RRR" has died. Stevenson's publicist told Variety that the prolific actor passed away on Sunday, however...
View ArticleMark Hamill remembers a 1977 visit to WGN on 'Dean's A-List Interview'
CHICAGO — While the actor has taken part in a number of projects over the last few decades, it's hard for his most famous movie not to come up. Mark Hamill had that happen when talking with Dean...
View ArticleFirst look at Lyric Opera's production of 'West Side Story'
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with some of the cast of the Lyric Opera's new production of "West Side Story" that opens next week. The show features almost 100 artists who will...
View ArticleAlanis Morissette performing at Illinois State Fair Grandstand this summer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette is the latest performer to be announced as a headliner at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand. The seven-time Grammy winner will perform on...
View ArticleDean cooks pizzas on the grill
CHICAGO — With the weather getting better, our WGN Morning News cook is headed outside to grill this Wednesday! Dean Richards is outside of the Channel 9 studios cooking up four different pizzas...
View ArticleSee "Dean's Home Video" picks for the last full week of May
CHICAGO — Memorial Day weekend is ahead and if you're looking to stay inside for a few days off, we've got a few suggestions of new releases from streaming services this week. In "Dean's Home Video,"...
View ArticleRapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug-trafficking scheme
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — As friends and family looked on, rapper Fetty Wap on Wednesday apologized for his actions and said he was “exactly where I'm supposed to be,” before a judge sentenced him to...
View ArticleIconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner dies
(NEXSTAR) - Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner has died, a spokesperson for Turner announced Wednesday. The 83-year-old singer died at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland, after a...
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PHOTOS: Remembering Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll'
(NEXSTAR) – Legendary rock and soul singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83, her manager confirmed Wednesday. Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich,...
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