Where to watch this year's Oscar nominated movies before the Academy Awards
CHICAGO — The 94th Academy Awards are Sunday, March 27, and WGN’s Dean Richards is strongly suggesting you check out the various movies nominated. ‘WeCrashed’ star Jared Leto talks new role, shares a...
View ArticlePete Davidson skipping ride to space on Jeff Bezos rocket
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket. The “Saturday Night Live” star is no longer able to make the flight, which has been delayed for nearly a...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: X, The Outfit, Cheaper by the Dozen
WGN's Dean Richards has a look at your weekend movie reviews.
View ArticleDean’s Weekender: Eagles, Reba McEntire, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Frank...
Movies, concerts and theater tops this week’s Dean’s List Weekender of fun things to do.
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Celebrating Chicago's Very Own George Daniels
After high school, George Daniels took a job as a janitor at the legendary Chess Records, home of Etta James, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and more. The time Daniels spent listening and learning at...
View Article'Maury' show ending after 31 seasons
(NEXSTAR) — Maury Povich's drama-filled daytime talk show is ending after 31 seasons, according to reports. The final new episodes of "Maury" will air in September 2022. NBCUniversal confirmed to...
View ArticleYe no longer performing at Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Ye will not be performing at the Grammys this year. A report published in The Blast said that the musician was told Friday that his act had been pulled from the show, which is set to...
View ArticleDean chats with Naomi Watts on role in Infinite Storm
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with actress Naomi Watts on her role in the upcoming film, Infinite Storm.
View ArticleMichael Jackson Broadway musical to kick off in Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) — The new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson is going to moonwalk across America next year. “MJ,” packed with dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others, plans to hit 17...
View Article'King of Reggaetón' Daddy Yankee announces retirement
Reggaetón superstar Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from music Sunday in a video posted on his website. Along with news of his retirement, the 45-year-old announced the release of his final...
View ArticleKylie Jenner, Travis Scott changing son's name because it 'didn't feel like...
(NEXSTAR) — Just over a month after having their second child, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott will reportedly be changing his name. Jenner announced the birth of her son in a Feb. 2 Instagram post....
View ArticleDean's Review: 'Good Night, Oscar' starring Sean Hayes
CHICAGO — WGN's Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards attended the premiere opening of "Good Night, Oscar," a new play at the Goodman Theatre starring former "Will and Grace" star and three-time Emmy...
View ArticleIconic Marilyn Monroe image by Andy Warhol coming to auction
NEW YORK (AP) — An iconic image of Marilyn Monroe created by Andy Warhol is coming to auction, with Christie’s auction house estimating the price at around $200 million. The silkscreen image is known...
View ArticleLollapalooza 2022 official lineup revealed
CHICAGO — Lollapalooza released the official 2022 lineup Tuesday for this summer’s music festival. The festival will take place at Chicago’s Grant Park from Thursday, July 28 to Sunday, July 31....
View ArticleDean makes a Chicago Paloma with Chef Rick Bayless
Chef Rick Bayless Event: “A RECIPE FOR DISASTER” at Windy City Playhouse. Located on the Club Level at Petterino’s, 150 N Dearborn. Rick Bayless will join the cast of “A REFCIPE FOR DISASTER” for...
View ArticleGrammy winning & Oscar nominated composer brings history making opera to Chicago
CHICAGO — The excitement of creating and conducting a history making, hit opera is not lost on Terence Blanchard. His is the first opera from a Black composer to be performed by New York’s Met. And...
View ArticleDean shares recipe for Pasta Bolognese, inspired by 'Good Fellas' and 'Lady &...
Dean Richards shares his recipe for Pasta Bolognese, inspired by the movies “Good Fellas” and served ala “Lady & the Tramp” style. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil1 Onion diced2 Carrots diced2...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Bridgerton Season 2, Lizzo's Big Grrrls, Atlanta Season 3
WGN's Dean Richards has a look at what's streaming in home video this week. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter....
View ArticleBeyoncé, Billie Eilish to sing nominated songs at Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and other nominees for best original song will perform at Sunday's Oscars, the show's producers announced Tuesday. Beyoncé will perform her nominated song “Be...
View ArticleJudge ends lengthy conservatorship for actor Amanda Bynes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Amanda Bynes was released Tuesday from a court conservatorship that put her life and financial decisions in her parents' control for nearly nine years. Ventura County Superior...
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