Chris Rock switches from comedy to horror in new movie 'Spiral: From the Book...
CHICAGO — A man everyone knows best for stand-up comedy is taking on a serious role in the new horror drama "Spiral: From the Book of Saw." In the movie, Chris Rock stars as a police detective...
View ArticleHBO releases first sneak peek of 'Friends' reunion
(NEXSTAR) - The pals are back together again. HBO Max released a teaser trailer for the upcoming reunion of "Friends," the long-running television sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004. The whole...
View ArticlePrince Harry says he contemplated quitting royal life several times in his 20s
Prince Harry compared his royal experience to being on “The Truman Show” and “living in a zoo.” The Duke of Sussex said during a Thursday episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast that he contemplated...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Army of the Dead', 'Hacks'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleRiot Fest returning to Douglass Park; 2021 line-up announced
CHICAGO — It's official. Riot Fest 2021 is on and the line-up is here! The annual outdoor music fest had been scheduled to take place Sept. 17, 18 and 19 in Douglass Park, with Nine Inch Nails as the...
View ArticleChance the Rapper hits red carpet for debut of new 'Magnificent Coloring...
CHICAGO — As things start to return back to normal, Chance the Rapper held a red carpet event in Streeterville Friday night ahead of showings of his new concert film "Magnificent Coloring World." The...
View Article'Army of Dead' director Zack Snyder on why people love zombie movies
Among the new movies out last weekend was "Army of the Dead,” a zombie-pa-looza from director Zack Synder. Synder famously gave us "Dawn of the Dead" in 2004.and recently, the four hour extended...
View ArticlePitchfork Music Festival to return to Chicago in September, lineup announced
CHICAGO — The Pitchfork Music Festival is officially returning to Chicago this fall and organizers announced the festival lineup Monday. The music fest will be held September 10-12 at the city's Union...
View ArticleActor Ricky Schroder confronts Costco employee over mask policy in...
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Former child star Ricky Schroder apologized to a Costco employee Sunday after sharing a video of a confrontation over having to wear a face mask at the Los Angeles County-area...
View ArticleAriana Grande marries real estate agent in small, at-home wedding
LOS ANGELES (WJW) -- Grammy Award-winning singer Ariana Grande got married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez over the weekend, according to reports. Ohio medical marijuana: 3 existing conditions...
View ArticleIt's official: Lollapalooza returning to Chicago's Grant Park
CHICAGO — Lollapalooza will officially take place this summer in Grant Park. The giant music festival will return in July in the city's Grant Park. The festival was canceled last year amid the...
View ArticleCharles Grodin, star of 'Midnight Run,''Beethoven,' dies at 86
Charles Grodin, the offbeat actor and writer who scored as a newlywed cad in “The Heartbreak Kid” and the father in the “Beethoven” comedies, has died. He was 86. Grodin's son Nicholas said his father...
View ArticleT.I., wife Tiny investigated after sexual abuse allegation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris are under investigation by police in Los Angeles after a sexual abuse allegation. Los Angeles Police Officer Rosario Cervantes said...
View ArticleDemi Lovato announces they identify as nonbinary
CHICAGO — Singer Demi Lovato announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday that they identify as nonbinary. Lovato posted a video telling their followers that after a long period of self-reflection and...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for grilled pizzas
WGN’s Dean Richards shares easy, delicious recipe for grilled pizzas (Margherita, BBQ Chicken/Caramelized Onion/Roasted Corn & Shrimp Scampi Pizzas). For all of the pizzas, start with the...
View ArticleLollapalooza 2021 official lineup revealed
CHICAGO — Lollapalooza released the official lineup Wednesday for this summer’s music festival. The festival will take place “at near-to or full-capacity” in Chicago's Grant Park from Thursday, July...
View ArticlePaul Mooney, pioneering comic and writer for Richard Pryor, dies at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor's longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in...
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HBO releases trailer for Friends: The Reunion
HBO Max released a trailer for the upcoming Friends reunion special that will premiere on May 27. “Friends” stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David...
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Lincoln Park Zoo, Bozo and more: At 100, Dr. Lester Fisher reflects on his...
There are many things we love that are uniquely Chicago’s Very Own. One of those things is the Lincoln Park Zoo. For 153 years, the 35 acre oasis in the city, remains one of the last free zoos in...
View ArticleSalma Hayek reveals near-fatal COVID battle: 'My doctor begged me to go to...
(NEXSTAR) — "Frida" star Salma Hayek revealed that she had a near-fatal case of COVID-19 last year, something she didn't speak publicly about until now. Hayek first opened up about her scary bout with...
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