Third woman accuses ‘Sex and the City’ actor Chris Noth of sexual assault
(NEXSTAR) — A third woman has come forward with accusations of sexual assault against “Sex and the City” actor Chris Noth. The woman, who spoke anonymously with the Daily Beast, was identified by the...
View Article'Bob's Burgers' actor banned from show over alleged Jan. 6 involvement: report
(NEXSTAR) — An actor has been banned from the animated TV show "Bob's Burgers" for allegedly attending the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to a report. Jay Johnston, who voices...
View Article'SNL' calls off live audience due to omicron variant fears
NEW YORK CITY (NEXSTAR) — This year's final episode of "Saturday Night Live" was without a live audience — something viewers haven't seen since the fall of 2020 — amid rising COVID-19 cases. Hours...
View ArticleSpidey nets 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million
Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” not only shattered pandemic-era...
View ArticleDean chats with actor Matthew McConaughey on role in Sing 2
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with actor Matthew McConaughey on his role in upcoming film Sing 2.
View ArticleDennis Quaid on new movie 'American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story'
Dean Richards talks to actor Dennis Quaid on American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story.
View ArticleChris Noth out at ‘The Equalizer’ amid sex assault claims
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Noth will no longer be part of the CBS series “The Equalizer” in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the actor. Universal Television and CBS made a joint...
View ArticleKeanu Reeves, Carrie Anne-Moss return to star in 'The Matrix: Resurrections'
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview, the stars of one of the most successful sci-fi franchises of all time. "The Matrix Resurrection" is coming with its original stars, Keanu Reeves and...
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'Home Alone' actor faces charges for allegedly trying to strangle girlfriend
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Devin Ratray, the actor who portrayed Buzz McCallister in the first two "Home Alone" movies, faces charges for allegedly attempting to strangle his girlfriend while they were in...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: The Matrix: Resurrections, The King’s Man, Sing 2
We’ve got the busiest movie weeks of the year this week. Half of the holiday break movies open Wednesday and half open on Christmas Day. Here are WGN’s Dean Richards’ reviews of Wednesday’s...
View ArticleDean shares delicious recipe for Christmas Brandied Ham
Dean shares his recipe for Christmas Brandied Ham. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar1/4 cup brandy or bourbon2 tablespoons grainy mustard½ cup maple syrup1 bone-in half ham (about 6...
View Article'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' actor Sally Ann Howes dies at 91
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sally Ann Howes, who started as a child actor before she later starred in the 1968 film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” with Dick Van Dyke, has died. She was 91. Her son Andrew Hart Adler...
View Article'I did sleep with students': James Franco breaks silence on sexual misconduct...
Actor James Franco is breaking his silence about the sexual misconduct allegations made about him. Last summer, Franco, 43, settled a lawsuit filed by two women who were his former acting students,...
View Article‘Rumble’ star Terry Crews says he focuses on the positive even when he plays...
CHICAGO — One of the voice stars of the new paramount-plus animated feature, "Rumble” was on today’s Dean List/A-List interview.The movie is set in a world where monster wrestling is a global sport...
View ArticleTim McGraw, Sam Elliot talk new show '1883'
CHICAGO — Two of the stars of the new Paramount+ Western "1883” spoke to WGN’s Dean Richards.The show is a prequel, or origin story, for the incredibly popular series "Yellowstone." Tim McGraw and Sam...
View ArticleLawsuit against former 'The Mix' host Eric Ferguson allowed to proceed
CHICAGO — A sexual misconduct lawsuit against ex-radio personality Eric Ferguson will be allowed to proceed. His former assistant producer at 101.9 The Mix, Cynthia DeNicolo, said Ferguson coerced her...
View ArticleFormer Lincoln Park Zoo director Lester Fisher dead at 100
CHICAGO — Dr. Lester Fisher, the former director of the Lincoln Park Zoo, has died at the age of 100. Fisher, the zoo director from 1962 to 1992, died Wednesday. He took a lot of pride in transforming...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: A Journal for Jordan, The Tragedy of Macbeth, American Underdog
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards has this holiday weekend’s movie reviews.
View Article'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Director and producer Jean-Marc Vallée, who won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series “Big Little Lies” and whose 2013 drama “Dallas Buyers Club” earned multiple Oscar...
View ArticleFaith Hill on the realism and challenges of filming '1883'
One of the most popular streaming series in America right now is the Western, "Yellowstone" starring Kevin Costner.Hoping to ride the popularity of the Paramount+ series, its prequel "1883" was...
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