Prince William defends UK royal family against racism claims
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has defended the U.K. royal family against accusations of racism made by his brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan, saying the royals are “very much not a racist...
View ArticleJermaine Fowler shares what it was like scoring a role with Eddie Murphy
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards spoke to the new prince in Eddie Murphy's sequel “Coming 2 America." Jermaine Fowler plays Lavelle Junson, an everyday kid who is discovered to be Prince Akeem’s...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'The Father', 'Cherry', 'Yes Day', 'Honest Thief' and other...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleBlue Ivy is second-youngest Grammy winner of all time
At nine-years-old, Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter is the second youngest person to ever win a Grammy. Beyonce and Blue Ivy won best music video for "Brown Skin Girl." The youngest...
View ArticleBeyoncé, Swift make history at Grammys as others win big
NEW YORK (AP) — Female performers including Beyoncé and Taylor Swift had a record-making night at the 2021 Grammy Awards, a jam-packed but socially distanced show highlighted by live music sorely...
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2021 Oscar nominations announced: 'Mank' leads with 10 nods
NEW YORK (AP) — David Fincher’s “Mank” has led nominations to the 93rd Academy Awards with 10 nods, and for the first time, two women — Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell — were nominated for best...
View ArticleStars of 'Mayans M.C.' talk Season 3 premiere
CHICAGO — The stars of the returning FX series “Mayans M.C.” talked to WGN’s Dean Richards. Edward James Olmos and Danny Pino star in the Season 3 premiere of the gritty motorcycle drama that has...
View ArticleCubs announce 2021 summer dates for Wrigley Field concerts postponed due to...
CHICAGO — The Cubs announced Tuesday the first batch of rescheduled concerts at Wrigley Field this summer that were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The rescheduled concert dates are: Chris...
View ArticleRavinia announces return of summer concerts
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Ravinia announced Tuesday it plans to reopen for concerts this summer. In a press release, organizers said the Highland Park venue will reopen in July for its summer season. Cubs...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for St. Joseph’s Day Spaghetti with Buttered Bread Crumbs
WGN’s Dean Richards shares his recipe for St. Joseph’s Day Spaghetti with Buttered Bread Crumbs. Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti2 tablespoons salt3 tablespoons butter5 tablespoons olive oil1 ½ cups...
View ArticleDean chats with Courtney B. Vance of Aretha Franklin biopic 'Genius'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with actor Courtney B. Vance, who stars in the recently released biopic on Aretha Franklin's life, 'Genius.'
View ArticlePrepare the popcorn! AMC to have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday
It’s showtime! AMC Theatres says it will have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday as a bunch of theaters reopen in California. Even more theaters are expected to open by March 26. AMC said...
View ArticleLA police: Armie Hammer under sexual assault investigation
LOS ANGELES — Actor Armie Hammer is under investigation for sexual assault, a spokesman for the LAPD said on Thursday. Hammer's attorney denied the allegation, according to The Associated Press....
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Zach Snyder's Justice League', 'Falcon and the Winter...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleWill music festivals happen in 2021? Here's what we know
(NEXSTAR) - After a year with no live music, large-scale festivals are making a triumphant return in 2021 -- for the most part. A handful of major music festivals have announced that they plan to...
View ArticleJamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in boxer's take on his life
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson is getting in the TV drama ring against himself. On the heels of Hulu's announcement of a Tyson miniseries to be made without his involvement, the boxing great said he's...
View ArticleBob Odenkirk talks new movie, love of 'Bozo Show'
CHICAGO — Chicago's Very Own Bob Odenkirk talked to WGN's Dean Richards about his new movie “Nobody” and also about his love for a WGN classic. Odenkirk, who was born in Berwyn and raised in...
View ArticleDean shares 3 recipes for air fryer seafood
WGN’s Dean Richards shares three different recipes for airfryer seafood, which include: Crabcakes, Salmon, Halibut. AIR FRYER SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND PEPPER INGREDIENTS 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled...
View ArticleUK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling
LONDON (AP) — A British court on Thursday refused Johnny Depp permission to appeal a judge’s ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard, saying his attempt to overturn the decision had “no real...
View ArticleRoy Wood Jr. talks challenges about making jokes with new administration
CHICAGO — One of the break-out stars of Comedy Central, Roy Wood Jr. chatted with WGN’s Dean Richards. You've known Wood as a correspondent on the “Daily Show” since 2015. Now he’s all over Comedy...
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