Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain — kind of
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — The Disney icon Mickey Mouse has waltzed on into the public domain — or at least, a version of him has. On Jan. 1, 2024, thousands of copyrighted works from 1928 became public...
View ArticleLes McCann, innovative jazz musician best known for 'Compared to What,' dies...
Les McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and hundreds of...
View ArticleReal-life 'Ratatouille' restaurant reopens; overlooking Paris 2024 Olympics,...
PARIS (AP) — The Tour d’Argent already boasts a 320,000-bottle wine cellar, a world-famous duck recipe and a storied 441-year history. Now, the legendary Paris restaurant is about to serve up its...
View ArticleAna Ofelia Murguía, who voiced Mama Coco in 'Coco,' dies
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who gave voice to the character of “Mama Coco” in the popular Pixar film "Coco," has died, Mexican officials said. She was 90. Mexico’s National...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Dan Levy
In his first A-List Interview of 2024, WGN's Dean Richards talks with Dan Levy, the writer, director and star of the Netflix movie "Good Grief" and one of the comedic geniuses behind the hit sitcom...
View ArticleMickey Mouse becomes horror’s newest villain
(NewsNation) — Two days into the new year, 2024 is already giving Americans nightmares as Walt Disney's beloved Mickey Mouse becomes horror's latest villain. As of Monday, the Disney icon waltzed into...
View Article'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay's husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The bloom is off the final rose for “Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay and husband Bryan Abasolo, who found love on the reality dating show. Court records show that Abasolo filed to...
View Article'Hooliganism': Actor Ian Ziering addresses Hollywood mini-biker brawl
(KTLA) — Actor Ian Ziering described a physical confrontation between himself and a group of mini-bikers on Hollywood Boulevard Sunday as "hooliganism" in a social media post. Ziering, best known for...
View Article'Black Panther' actor seriously injured in NYC crash on New Year's Day
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) — "Black Panther" actor Carrie Bernans was pinned under a food truck early Monday morning when she was hit by a wrong-way driver during a police chase in Manhattan, her mother...
View ArticleJimmy Kimmel lashes back at Aaron Rodgers over QB's comments regarding...
Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers have apparently embarked on the latest public celebrity feud. Kimmel, the popular late-night talk-show host, called out Rodgers for comments the former Green Bay Packers...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Dan Levy stars in 'Good Grief' and much more in the first...
WGN's Dean Richards has his first Home Video picks of 2024. Dean’s A-List Interview: Dan Levy These include Dan Levy starring in Netflix's "Good Grief," a true-crime docuseries about a cryptocurrency...
View ArticleDean cooks Ramen Chicken Casserole
Dean shares his recipe for Ramen Chicken Casserole Ingredients: 2 pkgs chicken flavored ramen noodles 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 2 cans (10.5 oz) each cream of chicken soup 2 cups fresh...
View ArticleThe new 'Mean Girls' is a musical — and people are surprised
(NEXSTAR) — The latest incarnation of "Mean Girls," the now-iconic 2004 teen comedy, finally hits theaters next week, and based on its trailers, the film promises "a new twist" on the story. But so...
View ArticleWhat’s new on Netflix in January 2024?
(KSWB) -- With a new year comes newly released movies, limited series, and a variety of old favorites on Netflix. The popular streaming service is adding a wave of fresh content to kick off 2024,...
View ArticleOklahoma teen may be first person to beat original Tetris
(WJW/NEXSTAR) — You're likely familiar with Tetris, the block-stacking game created in the 1980s. But you've likely never beaten the game, or didn't even know the game could be beat. It appears that a...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Real-life subjects of the Bradley Cooper-directed...
In his latest A-List Interview, WGN's Dean Richards sits down with some of the real-life subjects of the Bradley Cooper-directed film "Maestro." Jamie, Alexander and Nina, the children of Leonard and...
View ArticleBilly Joel, Stevie Nicks announce concert at Soldier Field this summer
CHICAGO — Music legends Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are coming to Chicago this summer for a "one night only" concert. Live Nation held a press conference Thursday morning to make the special concert...
View ArticleDwayne 'The Rock' Johnson addresses In-N-Out flub
(KTLA) – Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson knows his role — and he's addressing his recent remarks about his history with In-N-Out. It all started in late December, when the "Black Adam" star took to...
View ArticleActress Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star, dies at 100
NEW YORK (AP) — Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet...
View ArticleJo Koy talks about hosting Golden Globes with short notice
Hollywood's awards season is about to kick into full swing with the Golden Globes on Sunday.Long time friend of WGN, comedian Jo Koy is emceeing the broadcast this year. He joined the WGN Morning News...
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