Mary J. Blige says acting is a good challenge
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview, Mary J. Blige, whose latest project is the Starz series, "Power Book II: Ghost." Blige is one of the few artists who balances her time between her Grammy...
View ArticleEddie Mekka of "Laverne & Shirley" dies at 69: Reports
(NEXSTAR) - Eddie Mekka, well-known for his role as Carmine, the 'Big Ragu' on "Laverne & Shirley," has died. He was 69. Mekka passed away at his home in Newhall, Cali., on Saturday, his brother...
View ArticleDean Richards chats with SNL alum Ana Gasteyer about upcoming 'Sugar & Booze'...
Dean Richards chats with SNL alum Ana Gasteyer about her upcoming 'Sugar & Booze' concert in Evanston. The multi-city tour kicked off Nov. 30 in Erie, Pennsylvania and will make six more stops...
View ArticleBaldwin: Key question is who put live round in ‘Rust’ gun
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Baldwin said the only issue that matters in the shooting that killed a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set is how the bullet ended up in the gun. “There’s only one question...
View ArticleDean’s Weekender: Leslie Odom Jr., Ruben Blades, Chris Lane, Polo G, Joffrey...
Movies, concerts and theater tops this week’s Dean’s List Weekender of fun things to do.
View ArticleNetflix making movie about grandma who accidentally invited teen to Thanksgiving
TAMPA (WFLA) — A story of an accidental friendship between a grandmother and a high school senior is now set to be a movie produced by Netflix. In 2016, Arizona grandmother Wanda Dench sent a text...
View ArticleJustin Bieber performs at Saudi F1 race after boycott calls
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Pop star Justin Bieber performed to a packed crowd in the Red Sea city of Jiddah in Saudi Arabia, singing some of his most popular hits. The Sunday night concert took place...
View ArticleKennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center Honors returned to tradition this year with a real-life gala Sunday night and the presence of the president for the first time since 2016. The lifetime achievement...
View ArticleDean chats with former NFL QB Kurt Warner on upcoming film American Underdog
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with former NFL QB and MVP Kurt Warner on the upcoming film American Underdog, based on Warner's rise to the NFL.
View ArticleHBO Max releases first-look teaser of 'Harry Potter' anniversary special
(KTLA) -- The cast of “Harry Potter” will reunite to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved franchise’s first film, and HBO Max has released a "first look" teaser of the special. Actors Daniel...
View ArticleStars of the new 'West Side Story' say they're lucky to have Spielberg as...
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interviews — the stars and the driving force behind the remake of the classic musical love story "West Side Story.” It was originally a Broadway play in 1957 and...
View ArticleNick Cannon says his 5-month-old son has died from brain tumor
(KTVI) -- Nick Cannon got emotional Tuesday morning while announcing on his TV show that his youngest child has died from a brain tumor. "I am here to show I can fight through this. I feel it, I am...
View ArticleDean’s Home Video: The Unforgiveable, Back to the Outback, Housewives of the...
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 delicious recipe for Homemade Egg Nog
WGN’s Dean Richards shares easy, delicious recipe for Homemade Egg Nog. Ingredients: 12 large eggs (pasteurized eggs are preferred, but you can use regular. See cooking process below)1-1/2 cups...
View Article'America's Got Talent' contestant Skilyr Hicks dead at 23
(NEXSTAR) — Skilyr Hicks, a singer and songwriter who appeared on “America’s Got Talent” in 2013, was found dead earlier this week, authorities with the Pickens County Sheriff's Office have confirmed....
View ArticleDean Richards chats with the stars of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
Adam Pascal and Olivia Valli Event: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL CIBC Theatre 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago December 14-December 19 http://www.BroadwayInChicago.com
View Article'Jeopardy!' stays with hosts Bialik, Jennings for the season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue as tag-team hosts of “Jeopardy!” through the rest of this season. “We're so pleased to have such an excellent and experienced team in...
View ArticleBoard rules Astroworld lawsuits to be handled by one judge
HOUSTON (AP) — A judicial board has ruled that the more than 300 lawsuits that have been filed so far in Houston following a crowd surge at the Astroworld festival that left 10 people dead will be...
View ArticleMarisa Tomei says Peter Parker’s relatable character is what draws people to...
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview for today, an Oscar winning star from the new "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Once again, Marisa Tomei is back as Peter Parker's Aunt May helping him deal...
View ArticleZachary Levi talks going from comedy to more dramatic ‘American Underdog’ movie
CHICAGO — The new movie "American Underdog" starring Zachary Levi takes a look at the story behind Kurt Warner and his path to becoming a quarterback in the NFL. WGN’s Dean Richards talked to him...
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