'The Witcher' star Henry Cavill shares what to expect in Season 2
CHICAGO — On the Dean’s List, A-List interview — the man formerly known as Superman these days. Actor Henry Cavill is heading up the cast of the Netflix series “The Witcher,” which is based on the...
View ArticleDean's Home Videos: The Book of Boba Fett, Cobra Kai Season 4
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's Top 10 Movies of 2021
This year was an up and down year at the box office. WGN's Dean Richards has a look at his top 10 movies of the year.
View ArticleIconic actress Betty White dies at 99
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” or the loopy...
View ArticleCelebrities react to death of TV legend Betty White
(NewsNation Now) — In the wake of Betty White's passing, fans and fellow comedians are sharing their goodbyes alongside some of their favorite memories of the TV and film icon, who died just weeks...
View ArticleJoker announces departure from 'Impractical Jokers' to focus on family
NEW YORK, NY. (WTAJ) -- After nine seasons, the quartet becomes a trio when one of the beloved 'Impractical Jokers' steps away before season 10 for "personal reasons," they announced on Instagram. The...
View ArticleRapper Kodak Black arrested on trespassing charge in Florida
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested on a trespassing charge Saturday in South Florida, authorities said. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said Black was taken into custody in his hometown of Pompano Beach...
View ArticleDean shares his memories of Betty White
Iconic actress Betty White, a television mainstay for more than 60 years, passed away last week at the age of 99. WGN's Dean Richards had the pleasure of interviewing her several times over the years....
View Article'Her death should not be politicized': Betty White's agent bats down false...
(WJW) — Despite what you may have read on the internet, beloved star Betty White did not die days after getting a COVID-19 booster shot, her agent confirmed. Jeff Witjas told People magazine Monday...
View ArticleBehind-the-scenes at ‘Frozen’ at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
CHICAGO — Magic has been coming alive on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through the Tony nominated musical “Frozen.” WGN’s Dean Richards found out what it takes to bring one of the characters to...
View Article'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider robbed over New Year's weekend: 'I’m fine'
(NEXSTAR) – Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider revealed on Twitter that she was robbed over the weekend, but assured her followers she was “fine” following the ordeal. Schneider didn’t go...
View ArticleDean's Home Videos: Search Party, Rebelde, Four to Dinner
It’s cold outside, which means it’s good day to stay inside and check out some of Dean Richards’ home video and streaming picks for the week.
View ArticleGrammy Awards postponed over 'too many risks' due to omicron variant
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The upcoming Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday due to what organizers called “too many risks” due to the omicron variant. No new date has been announced. The ceremony had been...
View ArticlePeter Bogdanovich, director of ‘Paper Moon,’ dead at 82
Peter Bogdanovich, the ascot-wearing cinephile and director of 1970s black-and-white classics like “The Last Picture Show” and “Paper Moon,” has died. He was 82. Bogdanovich died early Thursday...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: The 355, American Siege
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards shares his weekend movie reviews.
View ArticleOscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen and became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for...
View ArticleSinéad O'Connor reveals son, 17, has died after going missing
(NEXSTAR) — Musician and recording artist Sinéad O'Connor has revealed on social media that her son Shane, 17, has died after previously going missing. O’Connor announced the news Friday via Twitter....
View ArticleGolden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast
If the Golden Globe Awards aren’t on television, will anyone care? That’s just one of the uneasy questions facing the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which is proceeding with its film...
View Article'Full House' star Bob Saget found dead in Orlando hotel room
Bob Saget, who played the beloved role of Danny Tanner on 'Full House,' has died. He was 65. According to TMZ, the comedian was found dead Sunday inside an Orlando hotel. His cause of death is unknown...
View ArticleComedians, friends, co-stars react to death of Bob Saget
Bob Saget, the comedian and actor known for his role as a widower raising a trio of daughters in the sitcom “Full House,” was found dead Sunday in Florida. His death at 65 shocked peers and fans and...
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