Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped
The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker's blood-alcohol level was so...
View ArticleTom Holland talks new movie ‘Cherry’ and what he loves about playing Spider-Man
CHICAGO — Tom Holland, who is most known as playing Spider-Man, chatted with WGN’s Dean Richards on a Zoom call to talk about his new Apple TV+ movie that is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo who...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'The U.S. Versus Billie Holiday', 'Cherry', 'Billie Eilish:...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View Article2021 Golden Globe Awards to be held Sunday. See the FULL LIST of nominees
CHICAGO — The 78th Golden Globes will take place on Sunday. Most of the stars will be remote. The event will be hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler who are, returning for the fourth time, after hosting...
View ArticleGolden Globes 2021: Full list of winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Complete list of winners for the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards: Best motion picture, drama: “Nomadland” Best motion picture, musical or comedy: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” Best...
View ArticleEven more chaotic than usual, Globes still had their moments
In the opening moments of a Golden Globes night even more chaotic and confounding than usual, co-host Tina Fey raised a theoretical question: “Could this whole night have been an email?” Only the next...
View ArticleEddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall discuss the long awaited "Coming 2 America' movie
CHICAGO — The long awaited sequel to the 1988 classic “Coming to America” is dropping this week and WGN’s Dean Richards spoke to both Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall about the long awaited film. In...
View ArticleDaisy Ridley staring in new sci-fi movie, says she still feels lucky to have...
CHICAGO — The actress you may know best as Rey from the last three “Star Wars” movies is staring in a new film this Friday. Daisy Ridley stars in “Chaos Walking,” the very timely story of a planet...
View ArticleDean shares recipes for 3 different types of banana bread
WGN’s Dean Richards shares his recipe for 3 different types of banana breads: Chocolate Lo-Carb, Hi-Protein Lo-Carb and Classic. Hi-Protein, Lo-Carb Banana Bread Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour2 tbsp...
View ArticleMeghan Markle says she's saddened by attack on character after bullying...
LONDON — Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying allegation against the Duchess of Sussex. The Times of...
View ArticleRusso brothers talk newest film, love of cooking
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards talked to the men behind the success of the biggest grossing film of all time: "Avengers: End Game." Joe and Anthony Russo were also involved in "Avengers: Infinity War”...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'Coming 2 America', 'Chaos Walking', 'Boogie', 'Raya and The...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View Article'I'm ready to talk,' Meghan Markle says ahead of Oprah interview
LONDON (Reuters) — Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, said she had given an in-depth interview to talk show host Oprah Winfrey to be aired on Sunday because she was now free to speak for herself...
View ArticleHarry, Meghan to delve into tough royal split with Oprah Sunday night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The time has finally come for audiences to hear Meghan and Harry describe the backstory and effects of their tumultuous split from royal life. Sunday night’s airing of a two-hour...
View ArticleGrammy performers revealed: Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Billie Eilish
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next week’s Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Sunday that Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Post Malone, Megan...
View ArticleMeghan and Harry interview with Oprah lays bare royal rift
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday, Harry and Meghan described painful discussions about the color of their son’s skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that...
View ArticleDisney+ removes ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ from children’s profiles over negative...
(WTVO) — Disney+ has removed several movies, including “Dumbo,” “Peter Pan,” “The Aristocats” and “Swiss Family Robinson” from children’s profiles on its service over negative stereotypes. The Walt...
View ArticleBuckingham Palace breaks silence on Harry, Meghan racism allegations
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was “saddened” to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week — and that they would be taken very...
View ArticlePiers Morgan to leave UK morning show after Meghan comments
LONDON (Reuters) — Journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan left broadcaster ITV on Tuesday following long-running criticism of Prince Harry's wife Meghan that reached a crescendo after the royal...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
WGN’s Dean Richards shares his recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. Ingredients: 1 corned beef brisket, 3-5 lbs3 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks3/4 lb small red or yellow potatoes,...
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