Lin-Manuel Miranda, stars of 'In the Heights' excited over movie release...
CHICAGO — On Tuesday, the man we know best for writing and starring in “Hamilton: The Musical" Lin-Manuel Miranda chatted with Dean. Before his award-winning story of the Founding Fathers, Miranda...
View ArticleNaya Rivera's father describes 'heartbreaking' last FaceTime call before his...
(NEXSTAR) – Nearly a year after "Glee" actress Naya Rivera drowned in a boating accident, her father George Rivera is opening up about his final FaceTime call with his daughter before her death. In an...
View ArticleStephen Colbert chosen as Second City advisory board chair
CHICAGO — Comedian and “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert has been chosen to chair the Second City advisory board. Months after a New York-based private-equity firm bought the comedy institution,...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'In The Heights', 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway', 'Loki'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleDean chats with James Corden on 'Friends' reunion, 'Peter Rabbit 2'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with James Corden about hosting the 'Friends' reunion and his role in 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'.
View Article'I was a troll ... I am so sorry': Chrissy Teigen addresses controversial...
(WJW) — Former queen of Twitter Chrissy Teigen is addressing bullying claims leveled against her, releasing a long essay on her website Monday. She admitted she was wrong to post mean tweets about a...
View ArticleDwyane Wade shouts out The Bozo Show in new interview
In a new interview, Chicago-native Dwyane Wade gave a shoutout to The Bozo Show. The former NBA champion was discussing his new show on TBS — The Cube. "I grew up in Chicago with The Bozo Show [on...
View ArticleActor Jim Gaffigan talks new film 'Luca' and comedy tour
CHICAGO — A long-time friend of the morning show, comedian and actor, Jim Gaffigan, who provides voice duties to a character in the new Disney-Pixar film "Luca", talked to WGN’s Dean Richards. “Luca”...
View ArticleMexican band Los Bukis to reunite for 1st tour in 25 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Mexican band Los Bukis are reuniting for a concert tour that will bring them together for the first time in 25 years. Five of its members — Marco Antonio Solis, Jose Javier...
View ArticleLin-Manuel Miranda responds to criticism over 'In the Heights' casting
Lin-Manuel Miranda is responding to the criticism over casting decisions for his new movie, "In the Heights." The adaptation of his musical has a mostly Latino cast but some say it still does not...
View Article‘Gone Girl’ actor Lisa Banes dies 10 days after hit-and-run
NEW YORK (AP) — “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes died 10 days after being injured by a hit-and-run driver in New York City, police said. The 65-year-old Banes, who was struck by a scooter or motorcycle...
View ArticleDean cooks grilled steaks and smoked pulled pork on the Weber SmokeFire...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares recipes for 3 kinds of grilled steaks and also smoked pulled pork on the Weber SmokeFire Pellet Grill. Steak & Sides, by Jamie Purviance Ingredients:...
View ArticleSalma Hayek reminisces about playing Frida Kahlo nearly 20 years ago
CHICAGO — Salma Hayek, one of the stars of “The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard” talked to WG’s Dean Richards over Zoom. Hayek was added to the cast in this sequel that brings back Ryan Reynolds and Samuel...
View ArticleRita Moreno talks new documentary and past relationship with Elvis Presley
CHICAGO — A new documentary on the amazing life and career of EGOT performer Rita Moreno opens this weekend. The documentary tells the stories of her upbringing in Puerto Rico, her over 70-year career...
View Article'Peter Rabbit 2' star David Oyelowo says heated, fancy toilets are his favorite
CHICAGO — "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" star David Oyelowo says he talks too much because now everyone knows he loves fancy toilet seats. The actor joked around with WGN's Dean Richards about the time...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: 'Luca', 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard', 'Rita Moreno: Just a...
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleWill Smith opening up, will release memoir 'Will' in November
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith is ready to open up about his life story. Penguin Press announced Sunday that Smith will release his memoir called “Will” on Nov. 9. The actor-rapper shared a photo of...
View Article'Probably going to get me': 'Friends' actor says he has prostate cancer
OHIO (WJW) -- James Michael Tyler, the actor who played Gunther on "Friends," has announced he has stage 4 prostate cancer. Hoping to save others, Tyler shared his story in an interview with Craig...
View ArticleVin Diesel says he's blessed to be in 'Fast and Furious' saga
CHICAGO — The man who's been at the center of the “Fast and Furious” franchise since it began 20 years ago, Vin Diesel, talked to WGN’s Dean Richards about how it has felt to evolve and grow through...
View ArticleBritney Spears set to make rare remarks to conservatorship judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the most anticipated hearing in the case in years, Britney Spears is expected to address a judge overseeing the conservatorship that has controlled the pop star's money and...
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