Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in 'Rust' involuntary manslaughter charge

Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty and filed a waiver of arraignment in the "Rust" case over two years after the fatal shooting that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead.

Josh Adam Meyers previews show at Zanies Chicago
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Comedian Josh Adam Meyers joins Good Day Chicago to talk about bringing his unique brand of comedy to Zanies.

Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and other artists songs to be pulled from TikTok amid licensing battle with Universal

Universal Music Group, which represents superstars like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake, has not reached a new deal with TikTok and will stop licensing content from these artists and others.

Megan Thee Stallion-Nicki Minaj beef causes increased security at cemetery, TMZ says

Megan Thee Stallion's mother's gravesite has increased security amid controversy from Nicki Minaj's fanbase following the release of her song "HISS", TMZ says.

Chita Rivera, iconic Tony Award-winning dancer and singer, passes away at 91

Chita Rivera, the revered and groundbreaking Tony Award-winning dancer, singer, and actress, passed away at the age of 91 on Tuesday. Rivera's illustrious career spanned decades, earning her 10 Tony nominations and two wins.

Chicagoans name city's newest mascot: The Irving Park Eagle
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Block Club Chicago asked their readers to name an eagle frequently seen on the Chicago River between Irving Park Road and Montrose Avenue. The winning submission took the cake with a .5% lead. The eagle is now known as The 33rd Ward Balderman.

Argylle hits theaters this Friday
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New action thriller, Argyll, hits theaters on Friday. The movie follows an author who writes novels about spies and her books begin to come true. Stars of the movie Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell rehash their craziest experiences with fans.

TMZ investigates murder of Dominique Dunne
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Dominque Dunne the star of the 1982 horror film Poltergeist was murdered the same year by her ex-boyfriend John Sweeney. TMZ is launching a new investigative show: Killing a Movie Star Grave Injustice.

Sofia Vergara, 'Griselda' sued by drug lord's son over new show: 'Comes with the territory'

Sofia Vergara and Netflix are being sued by the son of Griselda Blanco over the "Modern Family" star's portrayal of the late Colombian drug lord in a new limited series. 

Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage

Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.

A Toast to Ravenswood tours local businesses
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The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is hosting A Toast to Ravenswood this upcoming Thursday, Feb. 1. Sip and shop your way through the neighborhood with samples from bars and restaurants in the area.

Ramova Theatre lights up again for grand re-opening
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A bit of Chicago history is re-lit. The Ramova Theatre switched on its sign, commemorating its grand re-opening.

Vince McMahon resigns from WWE
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Vince McMahon has resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. The announcement came Friday night that McMahon, the WWE founder, is stepping down from WWE's parent company.

'Illinoise' at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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A highly anticipated new kind of musical is coming to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier this weekend. We're talking about "Illinoise."

Creators of AI-generated George Carlin special sued by comedian’s estate

George Carlin’s estate alleges in a lawsuit that the creators of the AI-generated comedy special used the legendary comedian’s likeness and voice on its YouTube channel.

Justin Timberlake returns to Chicago as part of world tour

Justin Timberlake will be coming to the United Center this summer as part of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour.