Tacos and Tequila Festival 2024 lineup includes T.I., Lil John, Twista and more
GENEVA, Ill. — The lineup for the 2024 Tacos and Tequila Festival has been revealed. The 21+ or older festival will take place on Sept. 21 at Northwestern Medicine Field, located at 34w002 Cherry Lane...
View ArticleAl Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Al Pacino says he was following the instructions of the Oscars producers when he omitted the names of the best picture nominees while announcing the winner of the show's biggest...
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Messi the dog made it to the Oscars. Here's how the show pulled off his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Messi the dog did attend the Oscars after all. The breakout star of Justine Triet’s “ Anatomy of a Fall ” was rumored to have been off the list, but just a few minutes into Jimmy...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interviews: Director Phylicia Rashad on new family drama 'Purpose'
Dean sits down with director Phylicia Rashad on her new ,epic family drama 'Purpose.' Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly...
View ArticleJonas Brothers added to 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Fair has announced another headlining act for its Grandstand stage this summer. The Jonas Brothers have been added to the concert series lineup and are scheduled...
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Eric Carmen, 'Hungry Eyes,''All By Myself' singer, dies at 74
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, known for hit songs including "Hungry Eyes" and "All By Myself," has died at age 74. Carmen’s family shared the news on the musician’s website, saying...
View ArticleStaind, Breaking Benjamin to perform in Tinley Park this fall
CHICAGO -- Two of the top early 2000s rock bands will be co-headlining a tour that will make a stop in Chicagoland this September. Staind and Breaking Benjamin are bringing their co-headlining tour to...
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Congressman honors 'queen of Tejano music' Selena on House floor
(The Hill) — A California Democrat is marking Women’s History Month with a tribute on the House floor to “one of the most influential Latin artists of all time,” singer Selena. “Few artists have...
View ArticleSting to perform 2 nights in Chicago this October
CHICAGO -- A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer will grace a Chicago stage this fall for two nights only. Sting will bring his "STING 3.0 Tour" to the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago's Loop...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Irish Wish, Trolls Band Together
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards has this week’s home video picks. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter....
View ArticleTaylor Swift releases sneak peek of 'Cardigan' performance ahead of 'Eras...
Taylor Swift released Wednesday a live performance clip of her song "Cardigan" ahead of the Disney+ premiere of the Eras Tour (Taylor's Version). The .54 second exclusive clip is being made available...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Irish Shepherd's Pie
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is cooking up an Irish Shepherd's Pie ahead of St. Patrick's Day weekend. Ingredients: Meat Filling: 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped yellow onion 2 lb....
View ArticleAlanis Morrissette among 2024 Pitchfork Music Festival headliners; lineup...
CHICAGO — Pitchfork Music Festival has released the 2024 edition of its annual lineup. 90s icon Alanis Morrissette, Jamie XX and Black Pumas are headlining. Other notable acts include Carly Rae...
View ArticleCelebrating House Music: ARC Music Festival releases 2024 lineup
CHICAGO -- House music will be celebrated once again in its rightful birthplace of Chicago this Labor Day weekend. ARC Music Festival will be held at Union Park in Chicago's West Loop from Friday,...
View ArticleKid Cudi heading to Rosemont this summer
CHICAGO -- A multiplatinum hip-hop artist will land on a Chicagoland stage this summer for all to enjoy. Kid Cudi will bring his "INSANO: ENGAGE THE RAGE WORLD TOUR" to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont...
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Olivia Rodrigo offers morning-after pills at show in Missouri, where abortion...
ST. LOUIS (KTVI) -- Pop singer Olivia Rodrigo teamed up with the Missouri Abortion Fund to give out free emergency birth control pills and condoms to concertgoers at her St. Louis show. Rodrigo...
View ArticleMusk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk abruptly canceled “The Don Lemon Show" on his social media network X after the former CNN anchor recorded an interview with the billionaire for its as-yet unaired first...
View ArticleRavinia Festival announces 2024 summer lineup
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Ravinia Festival’s 2024 summer lineup was announced Thursday morning. This year's festival season will run from June 7 to Sept. 15. According to Ravinia, highlights include...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interviews: Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda 4
Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jack Black and his role in Kung Fu Panda 4. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly...
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'Something about Chicago': Ronnie Marmo is back in the city with 2 shows at...
Ronnie Marmo, an accomplished actor, writer, director and producer, loves performing in Chicago. "There's something about Chicago," he says. "I fell in love with this city." And now he's back. Marmo...
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