Dean's Reviews: 'Boys in the Band', 'Emily in Paris', 'The Glorias'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleRegal Cinemas owner considering closure of all theaters worldwide
LONDON (AP) — Regal Cinemas' parent company, Cineworld, said Sunday it is considering closing all its movie theaters in Britain and the United States, after the postponement of the new James Bond film...
View ArticleThe Second City up for sale
CHICAGO — The owners of The Second City announced Tuesday they plan to sell the business. “I have had an extraordinary 47-year run guiding this wonderful living, breathing, dynamic comedy institution....
View ArticleEddie Van Halen dies at 65
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65, his son tweeted Tuesday. The co-founder of Van Halen had been battling throat cancer and died surrounded by...
View ArticleGuns N' Roses guitarist Slash on the death of Eddie Van Halen, band's latest...
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash sits down with Dean Richards to share the group’s latest release — a new pinball machine — and reflect on the passing of fellow rock...
View ArticleJohnny Nash, singer of ‘I Can See Clearly Now,’ dies at 80
Johnny Nash, a singer-songwriter, actor and producer who rose from pop crooner to early reggae star to the creator and performer of the million-selling anthem “I Can See Clearly Now,” died Tuesday,...
View ArticleMary J. Blige talks wine, work and her efforts to get more black women in for...
Singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Mary J. Blige, along with Linda Goler Blount, Chief Executive Officer of the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) will share vital information about the...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Cuban Sloppy Joes, Black Bean & Feta Salad
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with two Cuban favorites: Cuban Sloppy Joes and Black Bean & Feta Salad. Ingredients:...
View ArticleLiam Neeson says he finished filming right before quarantine and has been...
Liam Neeson brings his special set of skills to his new movie “The Honest Thief." In it, he's a notorious bank robber who turns himself in, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents.WGN’s...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'The Right Stuff', 'Deaf U', 'Black Box'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleBroadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May. Although an exact date for various performances to resume has yet to be determined,...
View ArticleStars of 'Clouds' on their ties to Chicago and important of uplifting stories
The stars of the inspiring new movie “Clouds” recently spoke to WGN’s Dean Richards. “Clouds” is the true story of Zach Sobiech, a Minnesota teenager who responded to a terminal cancer diagnosis with...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Greek Shrimp Bowls
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is cooking up an easy recipe for Greek Shrimp Bowls with zucchini, peppers, and grains topped with Lemon-Garlic Yogurt (or feta...
View ArticleEmmy winner Jeremy Strong on how the city of Chicago helped him bring film to...
Jeremy Strong is one of the stars of the new movie “The Trial of the Chicago 7" and he also recently won an Emmy award.You may know him as Kendall Roy from the TV series, "Succession" but he now plays...
View ArticleJudge to rule soon on bond for 'Cheer' star Jerry Harris in child porn case
CHICAGO — The star of the Netflix series "Cheer" appeared in-person for his federal court hearing Wednesday as he awaits trial on child pornography charges. Federal prosecutors asked a judge to deny...
View ArticlePost Malone owns Billboard Awards, John Legend dedicates song to Chrissy Teigen
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his...
View ArticleTony Award nominations announced as Broadway reaches for normalcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway's coronavirus-shortened season is getting an awards process that reflects this tumultuous year — incomplete, seemingly unfair and filled with loss. Nominations for Tony Awards...
View ArticleActor, director Edward James Olmos on new thriller 'The Devil has a Name' and...
Edward James Olmos stars and directs the new thriller “The Devil has a Name." He plays the right hand man to a recently widowed farmer who gets locked into a legal battle with a major oil company he...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Clouds', 'Honest Thief', 'Meet the Chimps'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleYou can now rent an entire AMC theater for just $99
TAMPA, Fla. (NewsNation Now) – If you've been itching to get back to a movie theater but are worried about COVID-19, AMC Theatres has a deal for you. Starting at $99 plus tax, you can rent an entire...
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