Venus Williams on Will Smith playing her father in new movie 'King Richard'
CHICAGO — In an exclusive interview with WGN, Venus Williams talked about the upcoming film "King Richard," and how she felt about Will Smith's portrayal of her father. "King Richard" is scheduled to...
View ArticleBritney Spears' father files to end court conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears' father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13 years. James Spears filed his petition to terminate the...
View ArticleSteve from 'Blue's Clues' is back to make things right with millennials
For many a millennial kid, Steve Burns of "Blue's Clues" was a steady presence in our lives. Until he wasn't. Burns – or as everyone knows him, Steve – left the show abruptly in 2002, giving many 90s...
View ArticleKylie Jenner confirms 2nd pregnancy in touching video on Instagram
Kylie Jenner officially announced Tuesday that she and Travis Scott are expecting their second child. In an emotional video posted to Instagram, Jenner confirms she is pregnant with documented moments...
View ArticleBob Odenkirk back on ‘Better Call Saul’ after heart attack
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WGN/AP) — Naperville native Bob Odenkirk is back shooting “Better Call Saul” six weeks after having a heart attack. Odenkirk on Wednesday tweeted a photo of himself getting made up...
View ArticleTiffany Haddish talks new thriller 'The Card Counter'
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards talked to a comedy superstar who's spreading her wings in drama in the new revenge thriller “The Card Counter." Tiffany Haddish stars along with Oscar Isaac, Tye...
View ArticleMichael Constantine, family patriarch from 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' dies...
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Michael Constantine, perhaps best know for his role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," has died at 94. Constantine's agent confirmed the news to Variety. The actor passed on Aug. 31 of...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: The Card Counter, Malignant, Everybody's Talking About Jamie
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View ArticleBritney Spears announces engagement to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears announced her engagement Sunday to her boyfriend Sam Asghari with an exuberant post displaying a diamond ring engraved with the word “lioness.” The news comes days...
View ArticleLil Nas X, Justin Bieber top star-packed MTV VMAs
Lil Nas X won video of the year at Sundays MTV VMAs on a night that Justin Bieber triumphantly returned to the stage as a performer and as winner of the artist of the year. “I do not take this for...
View ArticleJeff Bridges says cancer in remission after near-fatal COVID-19 battle during...
"Big Lebowski" star Jeff Bridges had good news Monday in his fight against cancer. The Oscar-winning actor also revealed that he nearly died from COVID-19 after contracting the coronavirus during...
View ArticleLong-running ‘COPS’ show revived for Fox Nation service
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Media is reviving the long-running TV series “COPS” for its Fox Nation streaming service as part of a pitch to entice police, firefighters and other first responders to sign...
View ArticleJessica Chastain says she learned a lot about Tammy Faye before biopic
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards talked to two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain. In her new movie, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" she takes on the role of the over the top, disgraced televangelist, Tammy...
View ArticlePHOTOS: There's always someone more famous at the Met Gala
NEW YORK CITY— U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe had just gotten her beverage at the bar at the edge of the room. She looked back at the throbbing crowd of celebrities packed into the center of...
View ArticleComedian Deon Cole mourns loss of his mother Charleen
Our condolences to friend of the morning show, comedian Deon Cole. His mother, Charleen, died on September 10, according to his Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deon...
View ArticleLyndie Moe on the emotional return of the musical 'Rent'
It's hard to believe that it has been 25 years since the world was first introduced to the musical "Rent." The musical went on to win all kinds of awards and tour all over the world. Now, "Rent"...
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'SNL' alum Norm Macdonald dies at 61
(NEXSTAR) – Comic and former "Saturday Night Live" star Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61. He was battling cancer privately for nine years before his death Tuesday, according to Brillstein...
View ArticleAlanis Morissette blasts upcoming HBO documentary 'Jagged' as 'salacious'
NEW YORK (AP) — Just hours before the HBO documentary “Jagged” was to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday, Alanis Morissette criticized the film about her life as...
View ArticleNorm Macdonald remembered as hilarious and unique
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Norm Macdonald, who died of cancer Tuesday at age 61. “I am absolutely devastated about Norm Macdonald. Norm had the most unique comedic voice I have ever...
View ArticleDean shares his recipe for low carb taco salad dip
Dean Richards shares his recipe for low carb taco salad dip. Ingredients: 15 ounce can refried beans or the lower carb refried soy beans (recipe below)1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin½ teaspoon...
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