Dean’s Reviews: Eternals, Spencer, Finch
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his reviews for this weekend’s theatrical and streaming releases.
View ArticleDean’s Weekender: Chicago, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, My Morning Jacket, Katie...
Movies, concerts and theater tops this week’s Dean’s List Weekender of fun things to do.
View ArticleTravis Scott 'devastated' by crowd deaths as critics say he should've stopped...
HOUSTON (WFLA) — Rapper Travis Scott said he was devastated by the deadly chaos that killed at least eight people the night of his Astroworld Festival performance. "My prayers go out to the families...
View ArticleTravis Scott reportedly sued over Astroworld concert in Houston
HOUSTON (NewsNationNow) — Rapper Travis Scott is facing at least one lawsuit by a concertgoer who was injured during Friday's deadly Astroworld tragedy in Houston, which left eight people dead and...
View ArticleDean chats with Mary J. Blige on her role in TV drama 'Power Book II: Ghost'
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with R&B singer and actress Mary J. Blige on her role in TV drama 'Power Book II: Ghost.'
View ArticleTravis Scott cancels performance at Las Vegas festival
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Following a tragic concert over the weekend in Houston where eight people died when fans rushed the stage, Travis Scott reportedly has canceled his Las Vegas appearance at the...
View ArticleBaldwin calls for police to be on movie sets after 'Rust' shooting
(NewsNation Now) — Actor Alec Baldwin is calling on production companies in Hollywood to hire more police officers on all film and television sets that use guns. “Every film/TV set that uses guns,...
View Article‘General Hospital’ star fired after declining to comply with vaccine mandate,...
A long-time star of General Hospital has been fired after declining to comply with the production's vaccine mandate, according to Variety. Ingo Rademacher's last episode is scheduled to air on Nov. 22...
View ArticleWill Ferrell, Paul Rudd share what it was like working together on 'Shrink...
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview today, two comedy superstars collaborating in a new Apple TV+ series. In "The Shrink Next Door,” Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd star as a patient and his...
View Article'Quantum Leap' star Dean Stockwell dies at 85: Reports
(KTLA) – Actor Dean Stockwell, perhaps best known for his role as Admiral Al Calavicci in the sci-fi TV series "Quantum Leap," has died at the age of 85, according to multiple reports. He died...
View ArticleCrowd surge wasn't mentioned in Astroworld operational plan
HOUSTON (AP) — A 56-page event operations plan for the Astroworld music festival included protocols for dangerous scenarios including an active shooter, bomb or terrorist threats, and severe weather,...
View ArticlePaul Rudd named 2021's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Rudd has been crowned as 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Rudd, known for his starring roles in Marvel’s “Ant-Man” films, “This is 40” and “Clueless,” was revealed...
View ArticleNatalie Wood was assaulted by Kirk Douglas, sister alleges
NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, it's been one of Hollywood's darkest rumors: A teenage Natalie Wood was sexually assaulted by a top movie star more than twice her age when she met with him at a hotel in...
View ArticleDean shares viewer recipe for Cinnamon Supper Cake
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is sharing Thanksgiving memories and viewer recipes. Paul Lockwood from Woodstock submitted this recipe his mom, Helen “Perky” Lockwood used to make. This is...
View ArticleDean’s Home Video: Red Notice, Home Sweet Home Alone, Passing, The Shrink...
What’s new in home video? WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards has a look at what’s streaming this week and upcoming weekend.
View Article'Squid Game' will return for Season 2, creator says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creator of Netflix's “Squid Game” says the hit TV series will be back for a season two, even though most TV shows in South Korea run for just one season. Due to the show’s...
View ArticleJeff Garlin on Aaron Rodgers, the Hollywood life and the new season of 'Curb'
Jeff Garlin is back for Season 11 of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" which is streaming now on HBO. He is currently starring in season nine of “The Goldbergs.” Plus, he'll be performing at Zanies Wednesday and...
View Article'King Richard' star Will Smith visits Chicago, opens up about career mentors
CHICAGO — There was some A-list activity in Chicago Wednesday night. One of the biggest box office movie stars on the planet visited XS Tennis and Education Foundation in Washington Park to promote...
View ArticleChris Stapleton takes 6 at CMA Awards, Combs wins top prize
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Stapleton was the big winner with six trophies including song and album of the year and Luke Combs claimed the biggest prize with entertainer of the year at the Country...
View ArticleSecurity staffing at Travis Scott show unclear, chief says
HOUSTON (AP) — Organizers of the Astroworld music festival have not provided investigators with clear records about private security personnel working the grounds when a massive crowd surge during...
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