Amy Adams on what message she hopes 'Dear Evan Hansen' shares
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-list interview for today, more of the stars of the new movie version of the Broadway smash "Dear Evan Hansen."It's the Tony Award winning story of a loner high school...
View ArticleNetflix releases first trailer for Britney Spears documentary
Netflix has released the trailer for the new documentary "Britney Vs. Spears" that explores the pop star's ongoing battle against her controversial conservatorship controlled by her father Jamie...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Dear Evan Hansen, My Little Pony, Star Wars: Visions
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend reviews and recommendations.
View Article2 hosts of 'The View' test positive for COVID-19, interview with VP Harris...
NEW YORK — A live televised interview with Vice President Kamala Harris was delayed on Friday after two hosts of the “The View” learned they tested positive for COVID-19 moments before they were to...
View ArticleDave Bautista adopts abused puppy 'Penny' after offering $5K reward for...
TAMPA (WFLA) – Former professional wrestler and Marvel actor David Bautista has adopted a severely abused dog after offering a reward over the weekend for information leading to the person...
View Article2021 Tony Awards: Full list of winners
NEW YORK (AP) — “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s hyperactive 2001 movie, won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a Sunday night when Broadway looked...
View ArticleRolling Stones pay tribute to Charlie Watts as they open American tour
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Rolling Stones are touring again, this time without their heartbeat, or at least their backbeat. The legendary rockers launched their pandemic-delayed “No Filter” tour Sunday at...
View ArticleDean chats with Tony Award-winning producer Garth H. Drabinsky
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with Tony Award-winning producer Garth H. Drabinsky a day after the Tony Awards returned following a one-year hiatus.
View ArticleJohnny Ramone's guitar sells for more than $900,000
BOSTON (AP) — The guitar played by Johnny Ramone on all 15 Ramones albums and at nearly 2,000 live performances by the rock band sold at auction over the weekend for more than $900,000, the auctioneer...
View Article'View' hosts say they had false positive COVID tests
NEW YORK (AP) — The two co-hosts of “The View” whose COVID-19 tests derailed a planned interview with Vice President Kamala Harris last week said Monday that their results turned out to be false...
View Article'The Mix' host Eric Ferguson accused of coercing sexual favors from former...
CHICAGO — WTMX-FM's "The Mix" morning host Eric Ferguson is being sued by a former co-worker who says he forced her to perform sexual favors. According to the Chicago Tribune, Cynthia DeNicolo, 43,...
View ArticleMichael Gandolfini says he's proud of late father, excited to play younger...
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview for this week, the stars of the prequel to the HBO smash "The Sopranos."“The Many Saints of Newark” is the story of how Tony Soprano, originally played by...
View ArticleBritney Spears hearing may mean freedom from court or father
LOS ANGELES — Judge Brenda Penny has been the calm eye of the storm surrounding Britney Spears and the conservatorship that controls her life. Now all eyes are on her. The Los Angeles Superior Court...
View ArticleRay Liotta says 'Sopranos' fans, many others are fascinated with crime shows
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-list interviews this week, more stars of the "Sopranos" prequel "The Many Saints of Newark." “The Mary Saints of Newark” is the story of how Tony Soprano, originally...
View ArticleAfter months of dark theaters, Broadway in Chicago bouncing back
CHICAGO — Theaters in Chicago have been dark since the start of the Covid pandemic, but one by one, they're turning their lights back on. “Rent” reopened to a sold out crowd a couple weeks ago. And...
View ArticleAuthorities to present findings in 'Rust' movie-set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Investigators plan to discuss their initial findings Wednesday in the fatal movie-set shooting in which Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, killing a cinematographer and wounding the...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Army of Thieves, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, Swagger
What's new in home video? WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards has a look at what's streaming this week and upcoming weekend.
View ArticleDean shares his recipe for Slow Cooker Chili
Dean Richards shares an easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chili. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)1 green pepper, seeded and chopped coarsely2 teaspoons...
View ArticleBrad Riddell, Tim Kazurinsky of ‘Later Days’ talks new movie
CHICAGO — A new movie coming out this weekend is a love letter to the classic 80s movies especially those made by the great John Hughes. "Later Days" was entirely shot in the Chicago area about an...
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'Rust' movie-set shooting: Authorities present findings
SANTA FE, N.M. (NewsNation Now) — Investigators discussed their initial findings Wednesday in the fatal movie-set shooting in which movie star and producer Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, killing a...
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