Dean Reviews: The Fall Guy
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For Greek Easter, Dean is making his mom's Pastitsio - Village-style Greek lasagna. (printable recipe below) Ingredients: 1 lb. #43 Penne pasta (any similar penne, ziti or even whole macaroni will...
View ArticleWGN Director Steve Novak honored as 2024 Silver Circle inductee
CHICAGO — Friday is the induction of the Class of 2024 for the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. It is the TV academy's hall of fame, The Silver Circle....
View ArticleAcademy Award winner Michael Shannon back on stage in Chicago in 'Turret'
Before appearing on Broadway in hit productions or being nominated for two Academy Awards, way back in 1993, Michael Shannon and some fellow actors founded A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago’s Old Town...
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Randy Travis releases first new song since 2013 stroke inhibited his speech,...
(NEXSTAR) – Country artist Randy Travis released a new song Friday — nearly 11 years after a stroke left him largely unable to speak or sing. Travis had teased the release of “Where That Came From”...
View ArticleActor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
LONDON (AP) — Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and went down with the ship as the captain in...
View ArticleTom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert...
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday...
View ArticleChris Pine on 'Poolman,' his Lemon Garlic Pasta recipe
Actor Chris Pine talks to WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards on writing and directing the new movie "Poolman" and his Lemon Garlic Pasta recipe he shared with Dean during the pandemic. Dean...
View ArticleParamount+ releasing doc series on Lollapalooza's history
CHICAGO — Paramount+ announced a documentary series Monday chronicling the history of Lollapalooza. "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" is being released on May 21 in a three-part series, according to...
View ArticleThe Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Met Gala and its fashionista A-listers on Monday included Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and a parade of others in a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet lined by live...
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Photos: Celebs hit the red carpet for the 2024 Met Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — It's Met Gala time and the fashion parade of A-listers Monday included a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet surrounded by foliage. Jennifer Lopez went for silver...
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'Grease' actress dies at 72: 'She was magic'
(WJW) — Susan Buckner, well-known for her role in "Grease" and others on the small screen, has died. She was 72. In a statement to Nexstar, Melissa Berthier, a publicist for the family, said Buckner...
View ArticleDean's Streaming Picks: 'The Chi,''Doctor Who,' and more
Check out Dean's streaming picks for this week from 'The Chi,' 'Doctor Who,' and more. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly...
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'Game of Thrones' actor Ian Gelder dies five months after cancer diagnosis
(WJW) - British actor Ian Gelder, known for portraying Kevan Lannister in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," has passed away. Gelder's husband, Ben Daniels, confirmed the news on Instagram Tuesday,...
View Article9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been...
HOUSTON (AP) — Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an...
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Travis Kelce lands role in new FX horror series 'Grotesquerie'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Travis Kelce has landed his first big acting job. As if he wasn’t busy enough with his football career, his podcast, his restaurant venture, his upcoming game show and...
View ArticleIconic Chicago producer, musician Steve Albini dies at 61
CHICAGO — Steve Albini, the Chicago musician known for recording some of the best indie and underground music ever, died at the age of 61 Tuesday night. Electrical Audio, his recording studio located...
View ArticleLil Wayne added to IL State Fair Grandstand lineup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Illinois State Fair has announced a new addition to its 2024 Grandstand lineup: Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne will headline the Grandstand on Wednesday, Aug. 14. With 109...
View ArticleDisney+, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle set to debut this summer
CHICAGO — Three of the top streaming services worldwide will soon be offered as an all-in-one bundle beginning this summer. Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday announced a new...
View ArticleDean's A-List Interview: Danny DeVito and Chris Pine on 'Poolman'
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with actors Danny DeVito and Chris Pine to talk new movie "Poolman." Chris Pine on ‘Poolman,’ his Lemon Garlic Pasta recipe Get Dean's reviews and...
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