'Hawaii Five-0' actor Taylor Wily dies at 56
(KTLA) -- Actor Taylor Wily, best known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola on "Hawaii Five-0," has died. He was 56 years old. Lana Girl Langi, a Hawaiian personality and musician, announced his death on...
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Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek honored with US Postal Service Forever Stamp
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVU) -- QUESTION: This long-time host of "Jeopardy" is now honored with a United States Postal Service 'Forever Stamp.' ANSWER: Who is Alex Trebek? That's right, the beloved...
View ArticleKevin Costner won't return to hit TV show 'Yellowstone'
(NewsNation) — American actor and producer Kevin Costner will not be returning to his role on the hit TV show "Yellowstone," the actor confirmed in a video posted to X Thursday. "I just realized that...
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Willie Nelson misses first two nights of new tour due to health issues
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (WJW) – Fans who bought tickets for the first few shows of the “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” won’t be seeing Willie Nelson. Hours before the first night of the tour kicked off in...
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Justin Timberlake breaks silence following arrest: 'Sometimes I'm hard to love'
CHICAGO (WJW) – Justin Timberlake has made his first public comments since his arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Timberlake, 43, told a crowd on a tour stop that he had had a “tough...
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Judges call for re-sentencing of reality TV star Julie Chrisley
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An appeals court has vacated reality TV star Julie Chrisley's fraud sentence and ordered a re-sentencing. Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, earned fame for the show...
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Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage as backup dancer at London concert
(WFLA) — Travis Kelce made his "Eras Tour" debut on Sunday, joining Taylor Swift onstage in a surprise appearance in front of 89,000 fans inside Wembley Stadium in London. The surprise left thousands...
View ArticleDean's A-list Interview: Lily Gladstone on new movie 'Fancy Dance'
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Lily Gladstone to talk about her new Apple TV+ movie "Fancy Dance." Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the...
View ArticleLauryn Hill, Tyla and Will Smith will perform at the BET Awards. Here's what...
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last year's show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends and new talent during a show packed...
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Will Smith returning to awards-show stage — to debut 'new original song'
(NEXSTAR) – Will Smith is planning to take the stage at Sunday’s BET Awards to perform a song, a press release for the ceremony teased. The actor, 55, had recently teamed with Sean Paul to record a...
View ArticleDean's A-list Interview: Laurie Metcalf talks long history with Chicago theater
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Laurie Metcalf and talks world premiere of "Little Bear Ridge Road at the Steppenwolf Theatre and her long history with Chicago theater. Get...
View Article'Notebook' actress Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, says filmmaker son Nick...
NEW YORK (AP) — The celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, has revealed. Cassavetes, in an...
View ArticleAmazon teams up with Lollapalooza headliner to promote Prime Day sales event
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event. On Tuesday, the rapper unveiled a new original song called “It’s...
View ArticleGena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says
NEW YORK (AP) — The celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, has revealed. Cassavetes, in an...
View ArticleAmazon teams up with Lollapalooza headliner to promote Prime Day sales event
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event. On Tuesday, the rapper unveiled a new original song called “It’s...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: The Bear, My Lady Jane, Wondla and more
Check out Dean’s Home Video 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...
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Dean grills chicken-corn foil packs
Dean Richards recipe for chicken-corn foil packs on the grill with perfect grilled corn on the cob. (printable recipe below) Grilled Chicken-Corn Foil Packs Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Salt plus...
View ArticleEx-'Jackass' star Bam Margera will spend six months on probation after plea...
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Former “Jackass” star Bam Margera will spend six months on probation after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct Wednesday over an altercation at his home near Philadelphia....
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Multiple people could face charges in Matthew Perry's death: reports
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Authorities are close to wrapping up the criminal investigation into the passing of Matthew Perry, and according to multiple reports, they believe several people might be...
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Actor Bill Cobbs dead at 90: reports
(KTLA) – Seasoned character actor Bill Cobbs died on Tuesday in Riverside, California, multiple outlets reported. He had recently turned 90 years old. TMZ cited Cobbs' publicist Chuck I. Jones as the...
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