Dean talks to 'Paradise Highway' star Juliette Binoche
CHICAGO — On the Dean's List/A-List interview — Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, who joins Morgan Freeman in the new movie "Paradise Highway."“Paradise Highway” is the story of a truck driving woman who...
View ArticleDisney+ adds three R-rated movies to platform
(NEXSTAR/WXIN) — Disney+ began streaming its first-ever R-rated content over the weekend, debuting the superhero flicks “Deadpool,” “Deadpool 2” and “Logan” on the streaming platform Friday. All three...
View ArticleGreen Day to play Lollapalooza aftershow at Metro
CHICAGO — Rock band and Lollapalooza headliner Green Day will be performing at Metro this week in a surprise show announced Tuesday. Prior to the band closing out at the Grant Park music festival,...
View Article'Leave It to Beaver' star Tony Dow reportedly not dead, despite earlier...
Correction: An earlier version of this article had reported on Tony Dow's passing after the actor's management team prematurely released a statement on his death. (NEXSTAR) – Tony Dow, who starred as...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: High School Musical, Uncoupled
What's new in home video this week? Take a look at WGN's Dean Richards Wednesday streaming report.
View ArticleSmashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan to host benefit show for Highland Park...
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will host a livestream benefit show Wednesday to raise money for the victims of the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park. The...
View ArticleShawn Mendes cancels world tour to focus on mental health
(KTLA) — Popstar Shawn Mendes announced Wednesday morning he's canceling the remainder of his world tour, citing his health. "As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I...
View ArticleTony Dow, of 'Leave It to Beaver,' passes away at 77 after premature reports...
(NEXSTAR) – Tony Dow, who starred as Wally Cleaver on “Leave It to Beaver,” passed away on Wednesday morning, according to a statement released by his son. Dow’s death comes one day after his death...
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What you need to know before you go to Lollapalooza
CHICAGO — Lollapalooza 2022 is underway Chicago's Grant Park! The four-day music fest runs July 28 to July 31 and its roster includes a variety of artists from rap to electro pop and indie to...
View ArticleLollapalooza extends Chicago contract 10 more years, founder Perry Farrell says
CHICAGO — Lollapalooza will call Chicago home for another decade. The festival's creator, Perry Farrell, spoke with WGN's Dean Richards on Thursday, the first day of the four-day festival. "The mayor...
View ArticleProsecutors in Spain to seek 8-year prison term for Shakira
MADRID (AP) — Prosecutors in Spain said Friday they would ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for...
View ArticleChicago's Very Own Bonnie Hunt stops by for fun and touching conversation...
Comedian, actress and producer Bonnie Hunt stopped by to talk about her new Apple TV+ series, "Amber Brown," based on the popular kids books. She told Dean Richards about the influence family has on...
View ArticleWill Smith offers first on-camera apology to Chris Rock for Oscars slap
(The Hill) — Will Smith is offering his first on-camera apology for slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, saying he’s “deeply remorseful” about the “mistake” he made. The 53-year-old actor...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Esperanza Spalding, Los Enanitos Verdes, Kidz Bop Live and...
WGN’s Dean Richards has a list of things for you to do this weekend. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also...
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Robbins native Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 89
(NEXSTAR) - Nichelle Nichols, well known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," has died at the age of 89, her son announced on Sunday. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died...
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Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid,' dies
(NEXSTAR) – Actor Pat Carroll died Saturday in her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, multiple news outlets reported Sunday. She was 95 years old. Her voice is familiar to generations thanks to her role...
View ArticleLightfoot announces Lollapalooza extension, keeping festival in Chicago 10...
CHICAGO — It's officially official. First reported by WGN-TV per festival founder Perry Farrell, Lollapalooza will stay in Chicago for the next decade following an announcement by Mayor Lori...
View ArticleChicago rapper Lil Durk suffers eye injury during Lollapalooza set
CHICAGO — Chicago rapper Lil Durk says he is taking time off to recover from injuries he sustained during a performance Saturday night at Lollapalooza. The 29-year-old rapper announced the hiatus on...
View ArticleFrom the archives: Nichelle Nichols 2006 interview with WGN Morning News
Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson...
View ArticleMo Ostin, legendary Warner records chief, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) — Mo Ostin, a self-effacing giant of the music business who with rare integrity presided over Warner Bros. Records’ rise to a sprawling, billion-dollar empire and helped discover and...
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