Dean's Reviews: Belfast, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Red Notice
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his reviews for this weekend’s theatrical and streaming releases.
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Tito Nieves, Bone Thugs n Harmony, The Fixx, Pat Tomasulo...
Movies, concerts and theater tops this week’s Dean’s List Weekender of fun things to do.
View ArticleFreedom from court could be imminent for Britney Spears
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears' independence day may finally have arrived. At a hearing in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Friday, a judge will decide whether to terminate the conservatorship...
View ArticleChris Daughtry postpones tour following ‘unexpected death’ of daughter...
(NEXSTAR) — Daughtry, the band fronted by “American Idol” alum Chris Daughtry, has postponed its current tour following the “unexpected death” of his daughter Hannah, the band said late on Friday....
View Article9-year-old Dallas boy dies after Astroworld festival crush
HOUSTON (AP) - A 9-year-old Dallas boy has become the youngest person to die from injuries sustained during a crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston. Ezra Blount of Dallas died Sunday...
View ArticleWho ya gonna call? Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon talk Ghostbusters
Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon star in the latest addition to the Ghostbusters franchise, "Ghostbusters: Aftelife.” The latest version of the spooky sequel opens this week. Rudd is the newly named Sexiest...
View ArticleDean chats with Tony Goldwyn, Aunjanue Ellis on roles in King Richard
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with Tony Goldwyn and Aunjanue Ellis on their roles in the upcoming film King Richard, available in theatres and on HBO Max on Friday.
View ArticleJourney announces tour, including stop at Allstate Arena
There's concert news for fans of Journey. The Rock Hall of Famers have just announced a massive 40-show arena tour for next year that will bring them to the Allstate Arena on May 2. Information...
View ArticleDean shares his recipe for Thanksgiving side dishes
Dean Richards shares his recipe for Thanksgiving side dishes. Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped2 lb. Brussels sprouts1 tsp. kosher salt1/8 tsp.ground cayenne...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Tick, Tick...Boom!, Extinct, The Wheel of Time, Tiger...
What’s new in home video? WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards has a look at what’s streaming this week and upcoming weekend.
View ArticleLeVar Burton to host new game show after all
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- LeVar Burton is getting a game show host gig after all, and this time it's on his terms. The beloved actor from "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek" was a fan favorite to become...
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Young Dolph's death prompts outpouring of tributes from Deion Sanders, LL...
(NEXSTAR) – News of the death of rapper Young Dolph, who was reportedly gunned down in Memphis Wednesday, prompted an outpouring of grief on social media. Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Thorton Jr.,...
View ArticleAlec Baldwin faces new lawsuit over shooting on 'Rust' set
LOS ANGELES (NewsNation Now) — The script supervisor on the film “Rust” filed a lawsuit against Alec Baldwin after he fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set. According to her...
View ArticleDean chats with Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton on roles in King Richard
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton on their roles as Serena and Venus Williams in King Richard, and how the tennis stars impacted their lives and roles.
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Frozen, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Sister Act, A Christmas...
Movies, concerts and theater tops this week’s Dean’s List Weekender of fun things to do.
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Ghostbusters: Afterlife, King Richard, tick, tick...BOOM
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his reviews for this weekend's theatrical and streaming releases.
View ArticleWGN-TV becomes 'Chicago's Merry Own' with holiday favorites including NEW...
CHICAGO, November 18, 2021 – Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV is celebrating the 2021 holiday season as “Chicago’s Merry Own” with specials and movies. Highlights include the premiere of “Bozo’s Circus: The...
View Article'Field of Dreams,''Sandlot,' actor Art LaFleur dies at 78
(The Hill) – Art LaFleur, a prolific actor known for his role as Babe Ruth in the classic movie "The Sandlot" and as another baseball player in "Field of Dreams," died Wednesday after a 10-year battle...
View ArticleHitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home...
View ArticleAlice Hunt, mother of actress Bonnie Hunt, dies at 95
CHICAGO — The mother of actress and director Bonnie Hunt has died at the age of 95. Alice Hunt passed away peacefully at her home on the city's Northwest Side surrounded by her family on Nov. 12....
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