Matthew McConaughey says he'd consider running for Texas governor
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's favorite actor-turned-professor-turned-writer says he'd consider running for Texas governor in a Wednesday radio interview. On the Hugh Hewitt show, Matthew McConaughey says...
View ArticleBobby Brown Jr. dies at 28, reports say
(NEXSTAR) – Bobby Brown Jr., the son of singer-songwriter Bobby Brown, has died at the age of 28, according to multiple reports. He was found dead at a home in Los Angeles Wednesday, police confirmed...
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'Wonder Woman 1984' coming to HBO Max, theaters on Christmas Day
LOS ANGELES (KSEE/KGPE) — Warner Bros. Pictures' much anticipated follow-up to 2017's "Wonder Woman," "Wonder Woman 1984," will finally show on Christmas Day theatrically and as part of the HBO Max...
View ArticleWrongful death lawsuit filed over Naya Rivera's drowning
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the drowning of “Glee” actor Naya Rivera, who died this summer while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake. The suit,...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'The Life Ahead', 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey',...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleObama surprises Indiana twins during their viral YouTube show
The 22-year-old twins from Gary, Indiana, who have gone viral for their YouTube reviews of old school songs, got a pleasant surprise while recording their latest episode. In the episode, Fred and Tim...
View Article'Toy Story' hit theaters 25 years ago today
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Want to feel old? It's been 25 years since Deputy Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of Andy's toys made their way into our hearts, with Pixar's debut film, "Toy Story." The Nov. 22,...
View Article2020 American Music Awards: Winners and highlights
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she's busy re-recording her early...
View ArticleDean shares recipes for Maple Bacon Brussels Sprout and Buttermilk-Brined...
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares Thanksgiving recipe ideas for Maple Bacon Brussels Sprout and Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Breast. Maple Bacon Brussels...
View ArticleDean shares recipes for Baked Apples and No-Bake Pumpkin Cannoli
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares Thanksgiving dessert ideas for Baked Apples and No-Bake Pumpkin Cannoli. Baked Apples Ingredients 4 large baking apples,...
View ArticleTrevor Noah to host 2021 Grammy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah has been tapped to host the 2021 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy made the announcement hours before the nominees for the upcoming...
View ArticleBackstreet Boys' Nick Carter talks solo project, upcoming BSB music; recalls...
WGN's Dean Richards talks to Backstreet Boy Nick Carter on how he's been keeping busy during the pandemic -- which includes a possible solo project and upcoming music from BSB. Carter also touched on...
View ArticleCountry artist Hal Ketchum dies from complications of dementia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Beloved American country artist Hal Ketchum has died, according to a post from his wife, Andrea, on his Facebook page. With great sadness and grief we announce that Hal...
View ArticleA 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. Beyoncé...
View ArticleThe Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weeknd angrily slammed the Grammy Awards, calling them “corrupt” after the pop star walked away with zero nominations despite having multiple hits this year. The three-time...
View ArticleThe pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever
NEW YORK (AP) — “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends” blared a New York Times headline on Oct. 10, 1918, while the deadly second wave of the Spanish Flu was unfolding. A century later, during another...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Easter Ham and some...
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares a recipe for Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Easter Ham -- and also some ideas for catering and ordering in. Special thanks...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Hillbilly Elegy', 'Uncle Frank', 'Superintelligence'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations. More Chicago News headlines from WGN
View ArticleTesting new release strategy, 'The Croods' opens to $14.2M
NEW YORK (AP) — Testing a novel release strategy, Universal Pictures' animated sequel “The Croods: A New Age” had one of the best opening weekends of the pandemic, grossing $14.2 million over the...
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Ice-T says 'no-masker' father-in-law is 'a believer now' after 40 days in ICU...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Ice-T tweeted on Sunday that his father-in-law is now a "believer" after not wearing a mask and suffering a scary bout with COVID-19. "My father-in-law 'Coco's dad' was a...
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