Dean shares recipe for Pesto Pastry Roll-Up
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares a recipe for Pesto Pastry Roll-Up. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted2 garlic clove, chopped6 tablespoons...
View ArticleStars of Ma Rainy's Black Bottom discuss working with the late Chadwick Boseman
Part of the amazing cast of the new Netflix movie, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” recently spoke to WGN’s Dean Richards. The adaptation of the August Wilson play stars Viola Davis and the late Chadwick...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', 'Tenet', 'The Croods: The New...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
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Tom Cruise wraps 'Mission: Impossible' production early after rant over...
(KTVX) -- Tom Cruise has reportedly shut down production on "Mission: Impossible 7" to take an earlier-than-planned Christmas break after shouting at crew members for breaking COVID-19 protocols....
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Legendary agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson on 60 years
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — One of the most famous voices in radio will end a remarkable 60-year career later this month. WGN Radio's Orion Samuelson has graced airwaves throughout the heartland — in...
View ArticleBook of Boba Fett: 'The Mandalorian' post-credits scene suggests new Star...
(WCMH) — A post-credits scene in the season finale of The Mandalorian contains an announcement of a series focusing on fan-favorite Boba Fett. Minor spoilers for the season finale of The Mandalorian...
View ArticleAriana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on Instagram
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ariana Grande has announced she is engaged in a series of photos of her and her fiance and her engagement ring. The “Rain on Me” singer posted the photos of her cuddling with Dalton...
View Article‘The Beatles: Get Back’ – Director Peter Jackson unveils sneak peek of new...
A special treat was dropped online overnight from "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson -- a preview of his new Beatles documentary that include 56-hours of never before seen footage. Here's your...
View ArticleK.T. Oslin, country singer of ‘80's Ladies,’ dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer K.T. Oslin, who hit it big with the 1987 hit “80′s Ladies” and won three Grammy awards, has died. She was 78. Oslin’s friend Robert K. Oermann said he learned of her...
View ArticleTom Hanks on his unforgettable visit to WGN - and his new movie
Two-time Academy Award winner and longtime friend of the WGN Morning Show Tom Hanks recently spoke to Dean Richards. His new movie is a western called "News of the World" in which his character...
View ArticleDean Richards on his vintage Polk Brothers Santa Claus
WGN's Dean Richards talks about his vintage, life-sized, illuminated Santa Claus mold from Polk Brothers appliance store that he inherited from his mother.
View ArticleGal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins talk 'Wonder Woman 1984'
The star and also the director of the long awaited "Wonder Woman 1984” recently spoke to WGN’s Dean Richards. The movie is the sequel to the 2017 hit action epic that teamed Gal Gadot with director...
View ArticleDean shares recipes for Christmas appetizers
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares recipes for Yia Yia's Holiday Cheese Ball, Christmas Tree Roll-up and Air Fryer Ravioli. Christmas Tree Roll-Ups...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'News of the World', 'Wonder Woman 1984', 'Promising Young...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleLori Loughlin, former 'Full House' star, released from prison after college...
DUBLIN, Calif. (KXAN) — Lori Loughlin, most-known for her role as Aunt Becky in the sitcom "Full House," was released Monday after spending two months in prison for her role in a nationwide college...
View ArticleFood Network star and Chicago's own Jeff Mauro on crashing people's kitchens
The Food Network's latest culinary competition show features professional chefs who head to local neighborhoods for an outdoor cook-off, using only ingredients from the local homeowner's homes.It's...
View ArticleDean's favorite A-List Interviews of 2020: Chadwick Boseman
All week long, Dean Richards is looking back at some of his favorite A-List interviews of the year. Chadwick Boseman In august of this year, it was revealed that at age 43, Chadwick Boseman...
View ArticleCheers! Stanley Tucci is back with another how-to cocktail video
Remember back in April when one of the first videos to go viral for the pandemic was actor Stanley Tucci showing how to make the perfect negroni. It got over a million views. Now this expert chef...
View ArticleRemembering WGN sports legend Jack Rosenberg
Legendary WGN sports editor Jack Rosenberg has died. Rosenberg was a World War II veteran. He joined WGN in the late 50s and shaped sports broadcasts over four decades. Rosenberg was 94. 28) We salute...
View ArticleChicago barber gives 'Soul' - and WGN - a special shoutout
One of the best out there right now is Disney Pixar's "Soul.” It’s about a man searching for his purpose and spirit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A ROD (@arod23pr) Part of the film...
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