Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band member, dies at 80
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Dickey Betts, the singer and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday at the age of 80. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Todd Rundgren, Robert Cray Band and Godsmack
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View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,''We Grown Now' and more
Check out Dean's reviews on the films 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,' 'We Grown Now' and more. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads...
View ArticleSurprise! Taylor Swift reveals 'The Tortured Poets Department' is actually a...
It's the day Swifties everywhere have been waiting for: Taylor Swift's 11th album "The Tortured Poets Department" was officialy released on midnight Friday. But that's not all. Swift dropped a...
View ArticleMary J. Blige and Cher among artists inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige,Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes...
View ArticleMary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get...
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige,Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes...
View ArticleHarry Lennix back on stage for 'How I Learned What I Learned' at Chicago Theatre
You know Actor Harry Lennix from his on screen roles in films like "The Five Heartbeats" and "Matrix Revolutions, from TV's "Blacklist" and more. But Chicago Theatre fans are getting a double dose of...
View ArticleKevin Bacon returns to Payson High on prom night for 40th anniversary of...
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- Kevin Bacon is at Payson High School today, where 40 years ago, he filmed the 1984 movie "Footloose." "Go Lions! Here we are on this beautiful, beautiful spot on this...
View ArticlePhotographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her...
View ArticleRavinia Festival tickets for 2024 season on sale Wednesday
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Tickets for Ravinia Festival's 2024 concerts officially went on sale Wednesday at 8 a.m. Highlights of this year's festival include debuts by 60 artists including Ben Platt,...
View ArticleDean's Streaming Picks: 'Thank You, Goodnight,''Dead Boy Detectives' and more
Check out Dean's Streaming Picks for all the movies and shows on streaming platforms now. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every...
View ArticleDean shares recipes for Passover
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards cooks two Passover treats. (Printable recipe below) Tangy Slow Cooker Passover Brisket Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) beef brisket 2 (12 ounce) bottles chili sauce 1...
View ArticleKid Cudi cancels world tour after breaking foot at Coachella
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Kid Cudi has canceled all shows for his planned "Insano World Tour" this summer after breaking his foot during Coachella last weekend. In an Instagram post Wednesday, the...
View ArticleDean's Streaming Picks: 'Thank You, Goodnight,''Dead Boy Detectives' and more
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View ArticleDean’s A-List Interview: Jason Alexander on starring role in 'Judgement Day'...
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down for a one-on-one with Jason Alexander. The former "Seinfeld" star is in previews now at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater for the world premiere of the...
View ArticleKim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris for roundtable on criminal justice
(The Hill) – Kim Kardashian joined Vice President Harris at the White House on Thursday for a roundtable on criminal justice reform that highlighted President Biden's use of pardon power. A White...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Frankie Beverly and Maze, Trace Adkins, Wynton Marsalis and...
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards previews what’s going on in Chicagoland this weekend. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: "Challengers"
Check out Dean's review on the new movie "Challengers." Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean...
View ArticleSmashing Pumpkins select new guitarist after open tryouts
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Smashing Pumpkins have selected a new guitarist following an open tryout call. The band announced that veteran guitarist Kiki Wong is joining the touring lineup of the band....
View ArticleKevin Smith and Jason Mewes reflect on yearslong friendship on and off screen
Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob, Red State, Yoga Hosers. All these hit films by Kevin Smith are part of what's known as "The View Askewniverse." Jason Mewes played big parts in many...
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