Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem...
After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I'm checking myself into a facility...
View ArticleKyle Gass of Tenacious D dropped from talent agency after Trump shooting remark
(NEXSTAR) – Kyle Gass, one half of the rock duo Tenacious D with actor and comedian Jack Black, has been dropped from his talent agency. Greene Talent confirmed the decision to Nexstar on Tuesday. A...
View ArticleDean makes two summer desserts
Dean Richards shares recipes for two summer desserts Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt Ingredients: 2 limes 1 pineapple (peeled, cored, quartered, sliced into spears) 3 bananas (peeled, cut...
View Article'Top Chef Masters' contestant Naomi Pomeroy drowns in Oregon river
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Naomi Pomeroy, an author and award-winning chef who competed on "Top Chef Masters," died in a tragic accident in an Oregon river on Saturday, authorities said. She was 49....
View ArticleAward winning actor Colman Domingo inspires in his new film, Sing Sing
Whether it was in the civil right story, "Rustin"…or the musicaladaptation of "The Color Purple", some of the best performances ofthe past couple of years have all come from one man, Colman Domingo....
View ArticleDean's Streaming Picks: New season of Cobra Kai, 'Lady in the Lake' and more
Wondering what to stream this week? Dean Richards has what's new on all the platforms including a news season of Cobra Kai, Natalie Portman in 'Lady in the Lake' and more! Get Dean's reviews and...
View Article'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Bear” went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX....
View ArticleRiot Fest releases day-by-day lineup
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Riot Fest released its 2024 day-by-day lineup Wednesday. The festival will be held at SeatGeek Stadium from Sept. 20-22, a new venue for Riot Fest which had been held in Douglass...
View ArticleMarilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: 'Fear no longer...
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (WPIX) – A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her...
View ArticleChicago native and more react to their Emmy nominations
Reactions from select nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards, including some first-time nominees. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” “You want to do it with good people, and I’m happy that I get to...
View ArticleBonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest...
WASHINGTON (AP) — An iconoclastic filmmaking legend and one of the world's most enduring musical acts headline this year's crop of Kennedy Center Honors recipients. Director Francis Ford Coppola and...
View ArticleAmerican who made social media threats against Taylor Swift detained ahead of...
BERLIN (AP) — An American man who made threats against Taylor Swift on social media was detained ahead of her first concert in the German city of Gelsenkirchen and will be kept in custody until her...
View ArticleCommon talks performance at Millennium Park and plays the Grand Prize Game!
CHICAGO — Chicago's Very Own Common joined WGN Morning News on Thursday! The Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe winner sat down with Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards to talk about his...
View ArticleBob Newhart, the low-key comedian and legendary sitcom star, has died at age 94
LOS ANGELES (AP/WGN) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94....
View ArticleWill Ferrell bringing his Ultimate DJ House Party to Chicago for charity
CHICAGO — Actor Will Ferrell is coming to the Windy City this fall for a good cause and he's bringing some musical friends. The 57-year-old comedian is bringing the first-ever Will Ferrell's Ultimate...
View ArticleBob Newhart mourned by Kaley Cuoco, Judd Apatow, Al Franken and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former co-stars and famous fans paid tribute to comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan humor and the sitcoms he starred in bearing his name, after his death Thursday...
View ArticleRihanna's Savage x Fenty opens Friday in Orland Park, the first in Illinois
ORLAND PARK, Ill. — Rihanna's lingerie store, Savage x Fenty, opens Friday in Chicago's southwest suburb, marking the store's first location to open in Illinois. Savage x Fenty's newest location opens...
View ArticleAmazon adds warning to 'The Boys' finale because of Trump rally shooting:...
(The Hill) – Amazon has added a disclaimer to the season finale of “The Boys” in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. “This episode contains scenes of fictional...
View ArticleShannen Doherty divorce finalized hours before she died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shannen Doherty finalized her split with husband Kurt Iswarienko just hours before her death at age 53, and she was granted a rare posthumous divorce two days later. Doherty, the...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Pitchfork, I Love The 90s Tour, Common and more
Another busy summer weekend in the Chicago area with many concerts and festivals to choose from. WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards has the details. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews...
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