A throwback 'Dean's A-List Interview' with Adam Sandler
CHICAGO — It's the one day per week that people like to take a glance at the past. "Throwback Thursday," or #TBT, is the chance to do that, and Dean Richards wanted to get into the spirit on the WGN...
View ArticleChance The Rapper opens pop-up shop to celebrate 'Acid Rap' anniversary
CHICAGO -- The Chance Store is now open. Chance The Rapper will host "The Chance Store" at the WDNR Museum this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary since the release of the "Acid Rap" mixtape. The...
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'My hands are everything': 'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro gives update on...
(WJW) – “It was pretty gruesome.” Buddy Valastro, the “Cake Boss” star, is talking about his recovery after impaling his hand in a bowling accident. He talked with Extra this week. ‘Still illegal:’...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Chicago Air & Water takes to the skies of Chicago
CHICAGO — If you keep your eyes on the sky around downtown Chicago this weekend, you'll have quite a show. Even if you don't you'll probably hear the roar of the planes buzzing the buildings and the...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Blue Beetle'&'Strays'
CHICAGO — Another superhero film based on a DC Comics character along with a comedy with a few prominent voice-over characters are set to be released this weekend. "Blue Beetle" is being released on...
View ArticleMichael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Friday revived lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them for years when they were boys. A three-judge panel from...
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These celebrities decided to leave California in recent years
(KTLA) — High taxes, increasing cost of living expenses, and political disagreements have resulted in thousands of California residents packing up and leaving the Golden State behind — including some...
View ArticleCharles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo's beloved Mario character, steps down
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role...
View Article'Day of the deadmau5' coming to Chicago this fall
CHICAGO -- The spooky mouse from Canada will keep a Chicago crowd dancing for the weekend leading up to Halloween. Joel Zimmerman, known as the artist "deadmau5," will take his "Day of the deadmau5"...
View ArticleTori Spelling released from hospital after four days: report
(KTLA) - Actress Tori Spelling revealed on social media that she was hospitalized over the weekend. In a post to her Instagram Stories, which has since disappeared (these posts only last 24 hours; and...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: David Harbour on 'Gran Turismo'
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with David Harbour to talk about new movie "Gran Turismo." Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's...
View Article$4 movie tickets? National Cinema Day returns this Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — Still haven't seen “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer”? This Sunday, you'll be able to catch up for $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide. Theater owners announced Monday that the second...
View ArticleDean’s A-List Interview: 'Gran Turismo’ stars David Harbour and Archie Madekwe
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with actors David Harbour and Archie Madekwe to talk about new movie “Gran Turismo.” Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your...
View ArticleBob Dylan performing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago this fall
CHICAGO — One of the most iconic names in rock and roll is set to perform in Chicago across three nights this fall. Legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan's 'Rough and Rowdy Days' tour comes to the...
View ArticleDean Cooks: Homemade popsicle cups
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is making different kinds of fruity popsicles to help cool off for these hot summer days! Homemade Popsicle Cups Ingredients: ½ cups each watermelon,...
View ArticleDean's Streaming Picks: 'Ahsoka' and 'Invasion" Season 2 and more
Dean Richards shares his picks for new streaming offers this week. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also...
View ArticleJennifer Aniston: 'I’m so over cancel culture'
(The Hill) – Actress Jennifer Aniston expressed her frustration with cancel culture this week, explaining in an interview that she’s “so over” it. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal...
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Beyonce shares 'birthday wish' to fans as Renaissance World Tour winds down
(KTLA) – Beyonce wants fans to ramp up their energy — and style — in the final phase of her Renaissance World Tour. The "Alien Superstar" artist made the request of her Beyhive on Tuesday night, via...
View ArticleLauryn Hill, Fugees to perform in Chicago this fall
CHICAGO -- One of the queens of R&B will head back to the Windy City this October. Ms. Lauryn Hill will take her "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour" to Chicago's United Center...
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Terry Funk, beloved hardcore wrestling icon, dead at 79
(KTVI) - Terry Funk, a wrestling icon whose legendary career of spectacle and violence spanned five decades, has died. The brawling Texan, affectionately known as "The Funker" to friends and fans, was...
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