Chris Rock says he declined invite to host the Oscars next year
(The Hill) - Comedian Chris Rock said he has declined an invitation to host the next Academy Awards in the wake of his physical altercation with actor Will Smith at this year's ceremony. Rock made the...
View ArticleKevin Smith talks to Dean about exclusive Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez wedding
CHICAGO — Kevin Smith is one of the stars, and also the director, of the indie franchise classic "Clerks."He made the first movie in 1994 about a group of convince store losers that lead to a second...
View ArticleDean shares recipes for pizzas on the grill
Dean Richards shares several recipes for pizza on the grill! Cook's Note: For all of the pizzas, start with the crusts. ·Either make or buy the dough (recipe) and spread it out on a floured board. For...
View ArticleDean's Home Video: LOTR: Rings of Power, Devil in Ohio
There's plenty that’s new for you to watch for the upcoming holiday weekend. Here's WGN Dean Richards’ Wednesday streaming report.
View ArticleCountry singer Luke Bell dead at 32
(NEXSTAR) – Country music singer Luke Bell was found dead in Arizona, police confirmed Wednesday. Bell was reported missing in Tucson on Aug. 20, according to the New York Post. Police told Nexstar he...
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Richard Roat, actor who appeared on 'Seinfeld,''Friends,' dies at 89
(NEXSTAR) — Richard Roat, a prolific character actor with over 135 TV and film credits to his name on IMDb, has died at the age of 89. Roat, seen here in a promotional image for the ABC TV movie "Fun...
View ArticleDean's Weekender: Diana Ross, Daddy Yankee, The Lumineers and more
Check out Dean Richards' weekender for fun events coming up 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...
View ArticleCountry singer Jason Aldean dropped by PR firm following backlash over wife's...
(NEXSTAR) – Country singer Jason Aldean has been dropped by his longtime PR firm days after his wife, Brittany Aldean, made critical comments about gender-affirming care for trans children. “Music has...
View ArticleDean's Reviews: Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Check out WGN’s Dean Richards’ ratings for the latest movies. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get...
View ArticleAnne Heche died without a will, son files to control estate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Anne Heche died without a will, and her 20-year-old son has filed court papers to control her estate. Homer Laffoon, Heche's son with ex-husband Coleman Laffoon, filed a...
View ArticleJane Fonda says she has cancer, is undergoing chemo
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Longtime actress and activist Jane Fonda announced Friday that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in a post on Instagram. Fonda said she has begun chemotherapy to...
View ArticleThe Weeknd abruptly ends concert after losing his voice
(KTLA) – Tens of thousands of fans left Los Angeles' SoFi stadium in disappointment Saturday night after The Weeknd stopped his performance just three songs into his set. The pop star told the...
View ArticleTom Cruise's daring airborne stunt leaked online
(KTLA) – Tom Cruise is known for his performing his own stunts, and this may be one of the biggest yet. Over the weekend, a daring stunt performed by Cruise earlier this year was leaked online. The...
View ArticleYara Shahidi on how family has been key to her success
You may know her best as the oldest daughter, Zoey, on TV's "Black'ish" and it's spin-off “Grown-ish." These days, Yara Shahidi has gone behind the camera as one of the directors of the new Disney+...
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Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Twitter dissects video, debates
(NEXSTAR) – Harry Styles and Chris Pine were in Italy over the weekend for the premiere of their movie "Don't Worry Darling" at the Venice International Film Festival. The movie's Monday debut has...
View ArticlePrince Nikolaos of Greece talks royalty, art and hot dogs
Prince Nikolaos of Greece is in town to exhibit his artwork at the National Hellenic Museum. He told us that while he was in Chicago, he wanted to try some of the city's favorites. So we called our...
View ArticleDean's Streaming Picks: 'Pinocchio,''Cobra Kai,''End of the Road'— and more
There’s plenty that’s new for you to watch for the upcoming holiday weekend. Here’s WGN Dean Richards’ Wednesday streaming report. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your...
View ArticleDean cooks Idris Elba's African Chicken-Peanut Stew
Dean Richards shares the recipe for Idris Elba's African Chicken-Peanut Stew Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. chicken thighs1/2 cup tomato sauce1 red bell pepper, chopped1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 cup peanut...
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Disney+ Day 2022: $5 AMC tickets, 'Pinocchio' premiere
(WXIN) — Disney+ fans will have plenty to watch this week! The streaming service will celebrate its second Disney+ Day on Thursday, Sept. 8 — with several big streaming releases and even some theater...
View ArticleRicky Martin sues nephew, alleges million-dollar losses
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin filed a lawsuit Wednesday against his nephew that accused him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages — stemming...
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