Whoa, baby! Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost welcome baby boy
LOS ANGELES — Scarlett Johansson is now a mom to two. The “Black Widow” star recently gave birth to a son, Cosmo, with husband Colin Jost, the “Saturday Night Live” star wrote on Instagram Wednesday....
View Article'Protégé' star Michael Keaton says it felt natural to return to Batman role
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards talks to one of the big name stars of the new action movie, "The Protégé." Michael Keaton stars with Samuel L. Jackson and Maggie Q in the revenge thriller — another...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Flag Day, The Protégé, Reminiscence
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View Article'Jeopardy!' host Mike Richards quits amid uproar over past comments
LOS ANGELES — Mike Richards has stepped down as the new host of ‘Jeopardy!’ just nine days after he was chosen to succeed Alex Trebek. The move comes after controversy over sexist comments he made on...
View ArticleKylie Jenner is pregnant, expecting baby No. 2 with Travis Scott
Kylie Jenner is pregnant and expecting her second child with rapper Travis Scott, according to multiple reports. The 24-year-old billionaire is reportedly in the "very early stages" of the pregnancy...
View ArticleDon Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Don Everly, one-half of the pioneering Everly Brothers whose harmonizing country rock hits impacted a generation of rock ‘n’ roll music, has died. He was 84. Everly died at his...
View ArticleCarlos Santana and Rob Thomas reunite 20 years after mega hit 'Smooth'
Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas reunited for the “We Love New York City: The Homecoming Concert” over the weekend and performed their hit from 22 years ago, "Smooth." Before the concert took place,...
View ArticleMayim Bialik returning to 'Jeopardy!' stage according to reports
(WCMH) – Mayim Bialik will return as guest host of "Jeopardy!" after Mike Richards stepped down from the position amid controversy last week, according to reports. Bialik's comeback to the weekday...
View ArticleDean chats with Rod Roddenberry on Star Trek, father's legacy
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with Rod Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry on Star Trek and his father's legacy as what would have been his 100th birthday approaches.
View ArticleReplica of Kanye West's childhood home built in center of Soldier Field ahead...
CHICAGO — Kayne West is getting ready for his big listening party at Soldier Field Thursday — and making himself at home. A replica of the South Side house West lived in while growing up is apparently...
View ArticleRolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythms sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of...
View ArticleBaby on cover of iconic Nirvana album cover sues band
CHICAGO — The man who was on the cover of a Nirvana album as a baby is now suing the band. Spencer Elden, 30, was a baby when his naked photo was used on the cover of the iconic 1991 album...
View ArticleRolling Stones bandmates salute late drummer Charlie Watts
LONDON (AP) — Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on...
View ArticleKanye West asks court to legally change his name
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Greek Style Grilled Meatballs
WGN’s Dean Richards shares recipe for Greek Style Grilled Meatballs (Keftedes). Ingredients: 18 oz. ground beef, 80% lean8 oz. ground pork4 slices of white bread (or equivalent of plain...
View ArticleKanye West listening party at Soldier Field will require no COVID-19 vaccine...
CHICAGO — Kanye West's listening event Thursday at Chicago's Soldier Field will require no proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test, but will have a reduced capacity of fans, according to the...
View ArticlePadma Lakshmi has choice words for Washington Post writer who doesn’t 'get'...
(NEXSTAR) – Padma Lakshmi didn't mince words when responding to the Washington Post columnist who characterized Indian cuisine as “something that could knock a vulture off a meat wagon." Gene...
View ArticleNirvana was prepared with an alternate idea for the cover of 'Nevermind,'...
(NEXSTAR) – Nirvana’s 1991 album “Nevermind” is back in the news thanks to a lawsuit filed by Spencer Elden, the now-grown man whose baby photo graces the album’s cover art. Elden, 30, filed the...
View ArticleCast of 'Candyman' discuss urban legend that inspired the film
CHICAGO — The stars of a remake of 1992's spooky "Candyman” talked to WGN’s Dean Richards. “Candyman” is the story of the legend, born in Chicago’s old Cabrini-Green projects, about a mythical killer...
View ArticleJohn Cena tries not to limit himself as he stars in different movie genres
CHICAGO — Recently, WWE John Cena has starred in “Fast and Furious 9," "Suicide Squad" and now, the comedy, "Vacation Friends" in which casual acquaintances from a Mexican vacation turn up months...
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