Ryan Gosling speaks out after Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig snubbed in Oscar...
Actor Ryan Gosling is speaking out after being nominated for an Oscar — and his costar Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig being snubbed. Gosling was nominated for Best Supporting Actor on Tuesday...
View ArticleCause of death for Dana Carvey's son, Dex, released by coroner
(NEXSTAR) – Dex Carvey, the 32-year-old son of comedian and actor Dana Carvey, was killed by fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine toxicity, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner found. The manner of death...
View ArticleFirst solo tour for André 3000 includes 3 stops in Chicago this February
CHICAGO — André 3000's first tour as a solo act will include performances on three separate nights in Chicago. The former OutKast member, whose real name is André Lauren Benjamin, will perform music...
View ArticleMelanie, 'Brand New Key' singer-songwriter, dies at 76
Melanie, the singer-songwriter who rose through the New York folk scene, performed at Woodstock and had a series of 1970s hits including the enduring cultural phenomenon “Brand New Key," has died. Her...
View ArticleGuy Fieri is throwing a food/music festival: Which artists are performing at...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Guy Fieri, the celebrity chef and star of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," has announced the headline performers for his inaugural Flavortown Fest, billed as an "action-packed...
View ArticleMigos' Offset to bring solo headlining tour to Chicago
CHICAGO -- One of the biggest names in modern hip-hop will bring their talents to the Windy City for one night only this spring. Offset's "SET IT OFF Tour" will head to the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Tim Allen, Black Pumas 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 ArticleJustin Timberlake announces world tour with Chicago stop
For the first time in five years, Justin Timberlake is going on a world tour. Timberlake made the announcement Thursday night during his appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." "The Forget...
View ArticleMan accused of stalking Taylor Swift outside her NY home held without bail...
NEW YORK (AP) — A Seattle man who police say has been stalking and harassing Taylor Swift was ordered held without bail Thursday after he was arrested three times in recent days in front of the pop...
View ArticleA British painting stolen by mobsters is returned to the owner's son — 54...
An 18th century British painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 has been returned more than a half-century later to the family that bought the painting for $7,500 during the Great Depression, the FBI’s...
View ArticleDeepfake explicit images of Taylor Swift spread on social media. Her fans are...
NEW YORK (AP) — A scourge of pornographic deepfake images generated by artificial intelligence and sexualizing people without their consent has hit its most famous victim, singer Taylor Swift, drawing...
View ArticleCinemark's 'Oscar Movie Week' back at participating theaters
CHICAGO -- Attention movie lovers! The Academy Awards are around that corner, which means it's Oscar season! Cinemark's Oscar Movie Week will run at participating locations from Monday, March 4 to...
View ArticleChicago native Vic Mensa, cast of 'The Chi' helps feed unhoused asylum seekers
CHICAGO — Chicago rapper and activist Vic Mensa was among Showtime's "The Chi" cast members who helped feed asylum seekers waiting for shelter. Mensa hosted two events Friday, including one across the...
View ArticleRamova Theatre reopens after nearly 40 years
CHICAGO -- A historic venue in Bridgeport reopened on Friday after almost 40 years. The Ramova Theatre marked the official reopening with a sign lighting ceremony Friday evening. The South Side...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Sofia Vergara
Dean Richards talks with Sofia Vergara, the star and executive producer of the six-episode Netflix series "Griselda," for a Dean's A-List Interview. 6@6: How long can you keep chicken stock? Vergara,...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Austin Butler
Dean Richards talks with "Elvis" star Austin Butler, who's now starring in the nine-part Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air," in a Dean's A-List Interview. Dean’s A-List Interview: Sofia Vergara The...
View ArticleJay Leno’s wife diagnosed with dementia; comedian files for conservatorship
(WJW) – Comedian Jay Leno has filed to be the conservator of his wife’s estate following her dementia diagnosis, according to court documents obtained by multiple news outlets. Leno's wife, Mavis...
View ArticleActor Chris Evans waves off potential political bid: 'I don't think so'
(The Hill) -- “Captain America” star Chris Evans says he doesn’t expect his next leading role will be as a real-life lawmaker. The 42-year-old actor, who launched the civic engagement site A Starting...
View ArticleCommon confirms romance, upcoming song with Jennifer Hudson in interview with...
CHICAGO — Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winner Common was in Chicago on Monday to promote his new self-help book. The actor and activist held a special event at the Harold Washington Library to discuss the...
View ArticleChita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a...
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