'Judas and the Black Messiah's' Daniel Kaluuya on what he learned about the...
The new movie, "Judas and the Black Messiah" is the true story of the FBI’s investigation of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther party and it's leader Fred Hampton. Hampton was murdered by a...
View ArticleMorgan Wallen tells fans not to defend his racist language
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Morgan Wallen asked fans not to downplay the racist language he was caught saying on camera and said that he accepted the punishments he faced. TMZ posted a video...
View ArticleGina Carano fired from 'The Mandalorian' over social media post
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lucasfilm says Gina Carano is no longer a part of “The Mandalorian” cast after many online called for her firing over a social media post that likened the experience of Jews during...
View ArticleTaylor Swift has finished redoing sophomore album 'Fearless'
NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, Taylor Swift gave us a lot of new music. This year it will be old — the pop star has announced she’s dropping the first of her re-recorded albums. Swift said online Thursday...
View ArticleGarth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood quarantining after possible COVID-19 exposure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A spokesperson for country star Garth Brooks said he and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, are going into quarantine for possible COVID-19 exposure. A post on Garth Brooks' Facebook...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Judas and the Black Messiah', 'Land', 'Fear of Rain' and...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleJustin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
NEW YORK (AP) — In a lengthy social media post, Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson “because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.”...
View ArticleDean Richards sits down with Dominique Fishback of 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards sits down with Dominique Fishback of 'Judas and the Black Messiah' to talk about her connection to Chicago and the Black Panther Party, both of which are...
View ArticleWriter, director of 'Airplane' brings comedy to his family's immigration story
David Zucker,'s new book, "Before the Invention of Smiling" tells his version of his own family's history, perhaps providing inspiration for all those seeking to do the same. When we caught up with...
View Article'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy
LONDON (AP) — The house of Harington and Leslie has an heir. “Game of Thrones” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington's publicist Marianna...
View ArticleDean shares easy and delicious recipe for Pasta Meatball Bundt Cake
On his weekly cooking segment, WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares easy and delicious recipe for Pasta Meatball Bundt Cake. (a healthier version of Robin Baumgarten's retro Spaghetti-O...
View ArticleBlake Lively and Ryan Reynolds donate $1 million to two food banks
LOS ANGELES (NewsNation Now) — Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have contributed $1 million to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. The new donation comes on top of their original $1 million...
View ArticleDemián Bichir of 'Land' talks about location used for filming
CHICAGO — WGN's Dean Richards spoke to the stars of the new survival drama "Land." "Land" is directed by Robin Wright who is joined by Oscar nominee, Demián Bichir, who becomes a woman's only contact...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'Nomadland', 'Flora and Ulysses', 'Tell Me Your Secrets' and...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleJohn Travolta selling 20-bedroom Maine mansion for $5 million
ISLESBORO, Maine (AP) — The Maine mansion that actor John Travolta shared with his late wife, actor Kelly Preston, has been put up for sale. The 67-year-old star of “Grease” and “Saturday Night Fever”...
View ArticleGrammy-winning duo Daft Punk break up after 28 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning French duo Daft Punk have announced they're breaking up after 28 years. The electronic performers shared the news Monday in an 8-minute video called “Epilogue." A...
View ArticleKevin James on his new show 'The Crew'
CHICAGO — Kevin James stars in the new Netflix original series “The Crew.” The former “King of Queens” star spoke to WGN’s Dean Richards about his characters and his lasting legacy in comedy.
View ArticleTracy Morgan talks about late father, how original 'Coming to America' has...
CHICAGO — Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan, who's part of the cast of the long awaited “Coming to America” sequel, "Coming 2 America,” talked to WGN’s Dean Richards about the upcoming movie and how the...
View ArticleActor Michael Peña reminisces about living on South Side, watching 'Tom and...
CHICAGO — Our longtime animated cat and mouse friends are back in the new “Tom and Jerry” movie, along with Chicago's Very Own Michael Peña. On a Zoom call last week, Peña taunted WGN’s Dean Richards...
View ArticleDean shares his recipe for easy, delicious beef and broccoli
WGN's Dean Richards shares his recipe for Easy, Delicious Beef and Broccoli Ingredients: 1 pound sliced flank steak or beef sirloin steak (sliced against the grain)Beef marinade: In a small bowl,...
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