Estelle Harris of 'Seinfeld,''Toy Story' dies at 93
(NEXSTAR) - Estelle Harris, best known for her role as George Costanza's mother on "Seinfeld" and the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in the "Toy Story" franchise, has died. She was 93. Her representative...
View ArticleFilms starring Will Smith reportedly put on hold after Oscars slap
(NEXSTAR) - Netflix and Sony have reportedly put movies Will Smith was set to appear in on hold after the actor slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars. The Netflix film "Fast and Loose" was...
View ArticleMeet the Ukrainian musician set to perform at Grammy Awards Sunday
(KTLA) - On music's biggest night, with some of the world's most iconic performers set to take center stage, one musician who isn't yet a household name is hoping to bring down the house with a...
View ArticleFull list of winners at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste had the most Grammy Award nominations and his five wins outpaced everyone, yet he somehow seemed the biggest surprise on a joyous night for music that washed away some of the bad taste...
View ArticleLouis C.K.'s Grammy win sparks social media backlash
(The Hill) - Comedian Louis C.K. took home a Grammy award Sunday, sparking a social media backlash as it came five years after accusations of sexual misconduct temporarily derailed his career. The...
View ArticleDean talks to 'Ambulance' stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview for today WGN’s Dean Richards went to Los Angeles to talk with the stars of the new Michael Bay movie "Ambulance." In the movie, a bank robbery goes...
View ArticleKourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are officially married! According to multiple news outlets, the 42-year-old 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star and 46-year-old Blink-182 drummer...
View ArticleEd Sheeran wins copyright case over 2017 hit 'Shape of You'
LONDON (AP) — Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran won a U.K. copyright battle over his 2017 hit “Shape of You" on Wednesday, then slammed what he described as a “culture" of baseless lawsuits...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: Tokyo Vice, Hardy Boys Season 2, Outlaws
What's new that's streaming this week? Take a look at WGN's Dean Richards' home video picks.
View ArticleDeans talks to 'All the Old Knives' stars Chris Pine, Thandiwe Newton
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards talked to the stars of the new Amazon Prime thriller "All the Old Knives." Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton star in the story of a CIA agent who is assigned to root out a...
View ArticleDean shares ideas for specialty hot dogs on Opening Day
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards was out at Murphy's Bleachers for the Chicago Cubs Opening Day Thursday — and came up with a number of ideas for creating your very own specialty hot dog....
View ArticleAcademy moves up Will Smith board meeting to discuss sanctions 'in a timely...
(The Hill) – The board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved up their meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith after his Oscars slap to Friday. In...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Ambulance, All The Old Knives, Sonic The Hedgehog 2
WGN’s Dean Richards has a look at your weekend movie reviews.
View ArticleSean Hayes plays piano, talks about powerhouse performance in 'Goodnight, Oscar'
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards recently sat down with Sean Hayes. Hayes, the former "Will and Grace" star, is three-time Emmy Winner. He is starring in the amazing new play, "Goodnight, Oscar" at the...
View ArticleWill Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The...
View ArticleJennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck engaged for a second time
(NEXSTAR) – Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged for a second time — nearly 20 years after they announced their first engagement in 2002. Lopez broke the news Friday evening on social media,...
View ArticleAccused shooter in Lady Gaga dog theft mistakenly freed from jail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A gunman accused of shooting and seriously wounding Lady Gaga's dog walker and stealing her two French bulldogs was mistakenly released from jail and is being sought, authorities...
View ArticleJack White marries musician Olivia Jean at Detroit show
DETROIT (AP) — Jack White surprised fans by marrying musician Olivia Jean on stage during his Detroit homecoming show Friday. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter and producer invited Jean onstage to...
View ArticleFeel old? These hit songs turn 20 years old in 2022
(NEXSTAR) – In case you feel like feeling old today, here's a look back at some of the biggest hits from 2002 that are turning 20 years old this year. Remember these? "Lose Yourself" - Eminem Rapper...
View ArticleDean chats with SNL alum Molly Shannon
WGN Entertainment Critic Dean Richards chats with Saturday Night Live alum Molly Shannon on her memoir and upcoming Chicago performance.
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