Christian Bale on working alongside Robert De Niro in 'Amsterdam'

Oscar-winners Christian Bale and Robert De Niro lead an all-star cast in the new movie "Amsterdam," hitting theaters this weekend.

Kim Kardashian pays over $1M to settle SEC charges related to crypto promo on Instagram

The SEC said Kim Kardashian failed to disclose that she was paid $250,000 to publish a post on her Instagram about EMAX tokens — a crypto asset security offered by EthereumMax.

Sacheen Littlefeather, activist who declined Marlon Brando's Oscar, dies at 75

Sacheen Littlefeather famously refused to accept the Oscar for best actor on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973. Her death came just weeks after the academy apologized for the abuse she endured.

Mark Wahlberg’s childhood home catches fire in Boston

The blaze in a nearby home at around 10 a.m., but spread to another three buildings because of strong winds, Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said.

Vintage Shop Hop happening next weekend
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Travel from community to community for the annual Vintage Shop Hop in Antioch, Illinois.

Sisters Idina and Cara Menzel write children's book, 'Loud Mouse'
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Award winning singer Idina Menzel and her sister Cara Menzel teamed up to write a children's book they titled 'Loud Mouse' to encourage kids to use their voice.

Check out what's happening this weekend in Chicago

From arts and crafts to classic Oktoberfest celebrations, there is something to do for everyone this weekend in Chicago.

Coolio, icon of '90s rap known for 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies at 59

Coolio, the Grammy Award-winning rapper known for his chart-topping hit "Gangsta's Paradise," passed away at the age of 59.

Sigourney Weaver talks about her new drama 'The Good House'

Widely considered to be one of the greatest cinematic heroines of all time, Sigourney Weaver returns to the big screen this weekend in one of FOUR new movies she has opening over the rest of the year.

Sigourney Weaver talks about her new drama 'The Good House'
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Sigourney Weaver stars in the new drama ?The Good House,? and plays a realtor who has lost most of her clients while she deals with an ongoing alcoholism problem.

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.

'The African Desperate' debuts at Gene Siskel Film Center
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Martine Syms' new film, "The American Desperate" features Chicago native Diamond Stingily in her first acting appearance. The film debuts this Friday at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Riccardo Muti leads 500th performance with Chicago Symphony Orchestra

One of the most senior musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra said, "the emotions are overwhelming" that Music Director Riccardo Muti will be leading him and the rest of the orchestra for the 500th time Tuesday night.