Kareem Abdul-Jabbar faces 3 months of recovery after surgery for broken hip
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering from surgery for a broken hip after he fell at a concert in Los Angeles. The basketball Hall of Famer had surgery Sunday “with no complications,”...
View Article'Big Bang Theory' actress is cancer-free after surgery
(WJW) – Actress and Comedian Kate Micucci, well known for her roles on “The Big Bang Theory” and “Raising Hope,” announced Saturday that she is now cancer-free. The 43-year-old posted her health...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interviews: Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown talk new film...
Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown, two of the stars of the new film "American Fiction," one of several big films coming out during the holiday season. Dean’s...
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Celine Dion loses control of muscles amid battle with stiff-person syndrome,...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Months after cancelling all future tour dates amid her battle with a rare neurological disease, Celine Dion's sister shared an update on the singer's condition. In an interview...
View ArticleMarvel kicked out Jonathan Majors after his conviction. It's thrown years of...
NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel had more riding on Jonathan Majors than perhaps any other actor. Now it's parting ways with him, and throwing years of plans for its cinematic universe in disarray. Marvel...
View ArticleThousands of lights at Chicago Botanic Garden illuminate tunnels, lilies and art
GLENCOE, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Botanic Garden is dazzling patrons and visitors from around the world with their fifth annual holiday display of light and music: Lightscape. Clusters of multigenerational...
View ArticleNicki Minaj 'Pink Friday 2' tour coming to Chicago
CHICAGO -- The Barbz in Chicagoland can now rejoice as Nicki Minaj will make her way back to the Windy City this spring. Nicki Minaj will bring her "Pink Friday 2 Word Tour" to the United Center in...
View ArticleDean's Review: 'It's A Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!'
CHICAGO — If you're looking for some great theater to take in during the holidays, WGN's Dean Richards recommends the American Blues Theater's 21st annual production of the holiday classic, "It's A...
View ArticleDean cooks Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups in honor of new traffic reporter Brhett
In honor of Brhett Vickery's arrival, Dean asked her what he favorite dish is. She said lasagna, so Dean is putting a spin on lasagna - just in time for holiday gatherings. Ingredients: 12 lasagna...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Maestro, Rebel Moon, Percy Jackson, Trevor Noah, Gary...
WGN's Dean Richards has this week's home video picks. These include Netflix's Bradley Cooper-helmed "Maestro," which Dean calls a "surefire" Oscar contender and "the best movie of the year." Get...
View ArticleRyan Gosling reimagines his 'Barbie' power ballad 'I'm Just Ken' for...
NEW YORK (AP) — She's Barbie. He's just Ken. And now, it's Christmas. On Wednesday, Ryan Gosling — the Ken to Margot Robbie's “Barbie” in the film — released the “I'm Just Ken” EP alongside...
View ArticleSiriusXM accused of trapping customers in unwanted subscriptions in New York...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York's Office of the Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM, accusing the company of trapping customers in subscriptions. New York AG Letitia James said in...
View ArticleDean's A-list Interviews: Fantasia, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson in...
Dean sits down in stars of the new movie adaptation of 'The Color Purple,' Fantasia, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign...
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'You are the father': Maury Povich announces paternity results of Denver Zoo...
DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Zoo is home to a new father, and they had a special guest help make the big announcement. On Monday, zoo officials teased that the DNA results were in, and that they were...
View ArticleComedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.” Koy last year saw his “Easter Sunday” become...
View ArticleVin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel has been accused by his former assistant of sexual battery while working for him in 2010. Astra Jonasson filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on...
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'Greatest day of my life': WWE legend Hulk Hogan gets baptized in Florida
Related video above: Gasparilla grand marshal, WWE legend Ric Flair, stops by News Channel 8 Today INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan shared news of his baptism in...
View ArticleAppeals court rules Nirvana can be sued for child porn over 'Nevermind' album...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- An appeals court has ruled that Nirvana can be sued for child porn over its iconic "Nevermind" album cover, which depicted a naked baby in a pool grabbing for a dollar bill. The...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: 'It's A Wonderful Life,' the Grinch, 'A Christmas Carol'...
WGN’s Dean Richards previews events happening in and around Chicago for the Christmas weekend. Holiday-themed productions, of course, pack the scene. Those include the American Blues Theatre's 21st...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Aquaman, American Fiction, Iron Claw, Migration
WGN's Dean Richards gives his grades for some of the top films at the box office in the busiest movie weekend of the year. The 'Aquaman' sequel, 'American Fiction,' 'Iron Claw' and 'Migration'...
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