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View ArticleSundance Film Festival narrows down host cities — from Louisville to Santa Fe...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Sundance Institute on Friday announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the influential film festival. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, the festival is...
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Bob Newhart's lasting legacy in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
CHICAGO — From 1972 to 1978, ‘The Bob Newhart Show,’ featuring Bob and Emily Hartley, put Chicago in the spotlight. Featured in the open was the Edgewater-area condominium at Sheridan and Thorndale,...
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Esta TerBlanche, 'All My Children' actress, dies at 51
(NEXSTAR) – Esta TerBlanche, an actress who appeared on “All My Children,” died on Friday at the age of 51. “Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and client Esta TerBlanche,” wrote...
View Article'Blues Brothers Con' this year will be dedicated to Judy Belushi Pisano, the...
JOLIET, Ill. — The Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) announced Monday that it will dedicate this year's "Blues Brothers Con" to the late Judy Belushi Pisano, who died earlier this month at age 73...
View ArticleNetflix is removing its cheapest ad-free plan: What to know
(NEXSTAR) — Netflix users taking advantage of one of the streaming service’s most affordable plans will soon have to decide between a cheaper ad-based plan, or a far more expensive plan without ads....
View ArticleCalls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris on 'SNL' are flooding in...
NEW YORK (AP) — Will Maya Rudolph's “funt,” aka Vice President Kamala Harris, be back on “Saturday Night Live?” Speculation has been running hot since Sunday, when President Joe Biden dropped his...
View ArticleAbdul 'Duke' Fakir, Midwest native & last of the original Four Tops, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows...
View ArticleAdidas apologizes to Bella Hadid for Munich Olympics shoe campaign
(NewsNation) — Adidas pulled a new campaign featuring Bella Hadid honoring the 52nd anniversary of the Munich Olympics after the state of Israel criticized the ad, but the model is fighting back,...
View ArticleDavid Arquette talks new film that explores grief through humor
David Arquette talks about his role in the new movie, The Good Half. The touching yet sweetly-comical film features moving performances from Nick Jonas, Brittany Snow, and Elisabeth Shue. The Good...
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Beyoncé allows Harris to use song 'Freedom' for campaign
(The Hill) - Superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has given Vice President Harris permission to use the song “Freedom” throughout her presidential campaign. The Grammy-award winner gave Harris the nod to...
View ArticleJohn Schneider sues stepdaughter to stop sale of 'Dukes of Hazzard' memorabilia
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) — “Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider is suing his late wife Alicia Allain's business, which she ran in partnership with his movie studio and her daughter, to stop the sale...
View ArticleDean cooks grilled chicken fajitas
Dean Richard’s shares his recipe for grilled chicken fajitas. (printable recipe below) Griddle Chicken Fajitas Ingredients: Mexican Fajita Marinade (see below) 1 lb chicken tenders tendon...
View ArticleJohn Mayall, tireless and influential British blues pioneer, dies at 90
LONDON (AP) — John Mayall, the British blues musician whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars, has died. He was 90. A...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Time Bandits, Dress My Tour, Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam...
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View ArticleTrailer released for Timothée Chalamet-led Bob Dylan biopic, 'A Complete...
Searchlight Pictures has released the official teaser trailer for "A Complete Unknown," the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic American singer-songwriter. Shot last...
View ArticleDean talks to Wayne Brady about what to expect on the new reality show 'The...
Actor-comedian Wayne Brady may be known best for his improv skills on "Whose Line is it Anyway."He is now at the center of the new reality show, "Wayne Brady: The Family Remix." It's a deep dive...
View ArticleDisney+, Hulu, Max streaming bundle officially launches -- see how much it costs
(NEXSTAR) -- A new streaming bundle is here. Starting today, customers can purchase Disney+, Hulu and Max as a package deal. The three streaming services are now available through a single monthly...
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Richard Simmons’ team reveals final message he wanted to share with fans
(WJW) – Richard Simmons' team recently revealed a social media post that he drafted but never got a chance to share with fans before his death. The eccentric fitness icon passed away on July 13 at his...
View ArticleTimberlake's attorney to appear in court for DWI case hearing
(NewsNation) — A court hearing is scheduled Friday following singer Justin Timberlake's arrest on a DWI charge last month in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. Timberlake's attorney is expected to...
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