Britney Spears set to speak in court on her conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has asked to address the court to talk about the conservatorship that has controlled her life and finances for 13 years, her attorney said Tuesday, and a judge...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Greek Spanakopita Roll
WGN’s Dean Richards shares easy, delicious recipe for Greek Spanakopita Roll. INGREDIENTS · 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) · 2 medium leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds), white and pale-green parts...
View ArticleIn creative, Covid-safe setup, Lyric Opera offering drive-thru performance in...
CHICAGO — The Lyric Opera will debut a creative, Covid-safe performance Wednesday. You will be able to watch the Chicago premiere of the final chapter of Wagner's "Ring Cycle,” “Twilight: God." from...
View Article‘Crank Yankers’ producer Jonathan Kimmel says he loved prank phone calls as a...
CHICAGO — Back in the early 2000s, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla and Daniel Kellison created “Crank Yankers” on Comedy Central. The show featured real prank calls reenacted by puppets and voiced by...
View ArticleMichael B. Jordan says he took much needed rest during pandemic
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards caught up with the star of the latest film adaptation of Tom Clancy’s “Without Remorse.” Michael B. Jordan stars as an elite Navy SEAL who uncovers an international...
View ArticleGenesis reunion tour to kick off in Chicago in the fall
One of the most successful bands of all time is reuniting and getting ready to kick off the tour here in Chicago. English rock band Genesis is returning to the U.S. for their first tour in 14 years....
View ArticleAnne Douglas, widow of late actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Anne Douglas, the widow of Kirk Douglas and stepmother of Michael Douglas, died Thursday in California. She was 102. Douglas died at her home in Beverly Hills, according...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'Tom Clancy's Without Remorse', 'The Mitchells Vs. The...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleMarvel unveils new titles, release dates and footage from several films
(NEXSTAR) – The Marvel universe will continue to expand after not releasing any films in 2020 because of the pandemic. The entertainment giant released a new trailer Monday showcasing many upcoming...
View Article'Here Today' star Tiffany Haddish talks about her friendship with Common
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards caught up with Tiffany Haddish, one of the stars of the new comedy "Here Today." Haddish co-stars with Billy Crystal in the story of the unlikely friendship that develops...
View Article"May the Fourth be with you," Star Wars Day celebrates "The Force"
PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (BRPROUD) - Today is a special day for the fans of Star Wars. For starters, do yourself a favor and go to Google and type in "May the 4th." "May the Fourth be with you"...
View ArticleDean Richards and ‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ star Josh Duhamel think back to...
CHICAGO — One of the stars of the new sci-fi superhero series "Jupiter's Legacy” talked to WGN’s Dean Richards about the time Michigan Avenue was famously “destroyed” during a filming of the...
View ArticleRavinia Festival announces 2021 summer lineup
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Ravinia Festival announced the concert schedule for 2021 Thursday, celebrating reopening for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. The summer festival will...
View ArticleHank Azaria on decision to stop voicing Apu on The Simpsons: 'Let’s let...
(NewsNation Now) — Hank Azaria has given a voice to dozens of characters on “The Simpsons” over the decades, but in January 2020, he announced he would no longer do one in particular: Apu...
View ArticleDean’s Reviews: 'Here Today', 'Jupiter's Legacy', 'Wrath of Man', 'The Boy...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View Article'Saboteur,'‘St. Elsewhere’ star Norman Lloyd dies at 106
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lloyd, whose role as kindly Dr. Daniel Auschlander on TV’s “St. Elsewhere” was a single chapter in a distinguished stage and screen career that put him in the company of...
View ArticleJay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go's in Rock Hall on first try
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also includes Tina Turner, Carole...
View ArticleAngelina Jolie says she loves roles where there's action, danger
CHICAGO — Angelina Jolie, the star of the new movie "Those Who Wish Me Dead." Jolie stars as a smoke jumper in the Montana wilderness who encounters a young boy running from would-be killers all...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Instant Pot Pulled Pork
WGN’s Dean Richards shares easy, delicious recipe for Instant Pot Pulled Pork. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple cider 2 tbsp mild smoked paprika 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tbsp standard chile...
View ArticleEllen DeGeneres to end talk show after 19th season: 'It’s just not a...
(NEXSTAR) — Ellen DeGeneres will soon be dancing off the daytime TV lineup. DeGeneres is set to end her popular eponymous talk show after its upcoming 19th season, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
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