Selena Gomez is now a billionaire, Bloomberg reports

Selena Gomez made Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index for the first time, but the vast majority of her wealth is not tied to music tours or album sales.

Taste of Chicago returns for 44th year with music, food and Eli's Cheesecake celebration
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This year's food festival features more than 40 vendors and 17 food trucks. The event opened at 11 a.m. Friday and will continue through Sunday, showcasing the diverse food scene in the Windy City.

Sergio Mendes, Brazilian singer, dies following long COVID battle

Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes died Thursday after battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83 years old.

Taste of Chicago returns this weekend
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Jason Lesniewicz from Choose Chicago talks about all the fun things happening around Chicago this weekend!

Rich Homie Quan dead at 33

Rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away at the age of 33.

Color Factory Chicago leads initiative to help color blind guests
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FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez visits Color Factory Chicago to see how they are elevating their museum for National Color Blind Awareness Day.

'Beyond the Door' takes the stage this month at Beverly Arts Center
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The production of of ?Beyond the Door,? is coming to the Beverly Arts Center. It's a play based on the memoir, "Who Said It Couldn't Be Done," by Chicagoan Denise Jones.

From apple picking to a corn maze: Fall festivities abound at Kuipers Family Farm

Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park is in peak season for apple picking. Visitors can pick their own and enjoy cider, donuts and other fall activities.

Here's how you can own these memorable items from 'Game of Thrones'

Fans can start bidding on costumes, props, and other classic pieces from the HBO hit series ahead of an auction in October.

Shot of Art Chicago puts unique spin on creative expression

If you’re looking to try something new on a date night, friends' night out or even for a child’s birthday party, A Shot of Art could be just the place. 

Mercedes F1 pop-up shop coming to Chicago

Chicagoans will have the opportunity to experience the world of Formula 1 up close and personal as the eight-time world championship Mercedes F1 team brings its traveling pop-up shop to the city.

James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol and singer, dies at 88

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren, has died at 88.

Ian McKellen approached to return as Gandalf in new 'Lord of the Rings' movies

Sir Ian McKellen has been approached to reprise his role as Gandalf in the upcoming "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" movies, despite recent health concerns following an on-stage accident. The new films, directed by Andy Serkis, are set to expand the iconic fantasy franchise.

'Dawson's Creek' actor Obi Ndefo dead at 51

Actor Obi Ndefo, known for his roles in "Dawson’s Creek" and "Stargate SG-1" died following his battle with orthorexia, his family announced.