Miley Cyrus says plane was struck by lightning, shares video from flight
(NEXSTAR) — Miley Cyrus was forced to cancel a concert in Paraguay after her plane was struck by lightning, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing, according to the entertainer. "To my fans...
View Article‘Lizard Lick Towing’ star leaning on faith after son’s fatal shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina towing and repossession business featured in a reality television show said he is leaning on faith and urging fans to stop violence in the wake of...
View ArticleOscar Preview: Five big questions ahead of Sunday's awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy Awards have always loved a comeback story. This year, the Oscars are attempting to star in one, too. On Sunday, the Academy Awards will try to bounce back from a 2021...
View ArticleRavinia Festival announces summer 2022 lineup
CHICAGO — The Ravinia Festival's 2022 summer lineup was announced Thursday morning. Stevie Nicks, Sting, Pitbull, Iggy Azalea and Diana Ross are among the artists performing at the summer music...
View ArticleDean makes his predictions for Best Actress and Actor
The Academy Awards are Sunday night. WGN’s Dean Richards is making his predications for Hollywood’s big night. Full list of nominees for the 94th Academy Awards The nominees for best actor in a lead...
View Article'The Batman' releases deleted scene featuring the Joker
CHICAGO — Director Matt Reeves surprised fans Thursday of the No. 1 movie in America — "The Batman" — by releasing a deleted scene from the movie. The deleted scene, that was posted on YouTube,...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Colin Hay, Like Coming to Church, Good Night Oscar
WGN's Dean Richards has a look at what you can do this weekend, and it includes plenty of music.
View ArticleDean Reviews: Lost City, Infinite Storm
Dean Richards reviews this week's new movies: "The Lost City" and "Infinite Storm." Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly...
View ArticleDean makes his predictions for Oscar night
The Academy Awards are Sunday night. WGN’s Dean Richards is making his predications for Hollywood’s big night. Actor in a Supporting Role: Ciarán Hinds — BelfastTroy Kotsur — CODAJesse Plemons — The...
View ArticleMidday Fix: Spicy Giardiniera
Kacie Radochonski – Director of Operations for Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Frank Radochonski – Chef, Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage – 7153 W. 127th St., Palos...
View ArticleDean says farewell to longtime Morning Show producer
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards gives an on-air farewell to longtime WGN Morning Show and weekend producer, Andy Gavrilos. We also took a look back at the time we threw Andy a surprise bachelor...
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Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters, dead at 50
(WHTM) - Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Hall of Fame rock band Foo Fighters, has passed away, according to a statement from the band's Twitter page. He was 50 years old. The band's statement released...
View ArticleTaylor Hawkins shared sweet moment with fan, 9, who played drums outside his...
(NEXSTAR) – Just days before his tragic death, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shared a sweet moment with a 9-year-old musician from South America who coaxed him out of his hotel by playing her...
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Will Smith, Chris Rock confrontation shocks Oscar audience
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 94th Academy Awards that steadily maintained a buoyant spirit was rocked by an unbelievable exchange after Will Smith took offense to a joke made by Chris Rock about his wife,...
View ArticleAriana DeBose breaks barriers with supporting actress win for 'West Side Story'
(The Hill) - Ariana DeBose made history on Sunday at the 94th annual Academy Awards as the first openly queer woman of color to win an Oscar for acting. "Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a...
View ArticleWill Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to Hollywood’s feel-good celebration. But once Smith...
View ArticleComing-of-age film ‘CODA’ wins best picture
“CODA” has won best picture at the Oscars. The small, coming-of-age film about the only hearing member in a family of deaf adults written and directed by Siân Heder took the top prize over...
View ArticleJessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
The Oscars looked kindly on Jessica Chastain. Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress on Sunday night for playing televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” It’s the first...
View ArticleFull list of winners at the 94th Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a...
View ArticleChris Rock declining to file police report over Oscars incident: LAPD
(The Hill) -- The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said that Chris Rock is declining to file a police report after being slapped by actor Will Smith in a shocking altercation during the Oscars...
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