Spoiler alert: China adds postscript to 'Minions' showing crime doesn't pay

Spoiler alert: China adds postscript to 'Minions' showing crime doesn't pay

The latest "Minions" movie subtly reinforces a message for Chinese audiences that viewers in other countries won’t see: Crime doesn’t pay.

The latest "Minions" movie subtly reinforces a message for Chinese audiences that viewers in other countries won’t see: Crime doesn’t pay.

Autopsy confirms Naomi Judd's cause of death

Autopsy confirms Naomi Judd's cause of death

An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died.

An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died.

What's happening in Chicago this weekend?

What's happening in Chicago this weekend?

There are multiple outdoor events and festivals happening across Chicago this weekend.

There are multiple outdoor events and festivals happening across Chicago this weekend.

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

Taylor Swift course to be offered at University of Texas

Taylor Swift course to be offered at University of Texas

The UT brand-new course for Fall 2022, “Literary Contests and Contexts — The Taylor Swift Songbook,” will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Scala.

The UT brand-new course for Fall 2022, “Literary Contests and Contexts — The Taylor Swift Songbook,” will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Scala.

Chicago Dance Crash celebrates 20 years with world premiere of 'Booms Day'
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Chicago Dance Crash celebrates 20 years with world premiere of 'Booms Day'

Jessica Deahr, artistic director of Chicago Dance Crash, previews "Booms Day," a dance journey that begins playing Friday at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

Jessica Deahr, artistic director of Chicago Dance Crash, previews "Booms Day," a dance journey that begins playing Friday at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

Bitter Jester Music Fest rescheduled for September
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Bitter Jester Music Fest rescheduled for September

A new date has been announced for the Bitter Jester's Grand Finale Concert in Highland Park, after the event was canceled in the wake of the 4th of July parade mass shooting.

A new date has been announced for the Bitter Jester's Grand Finale Concert in Highland Park, after the event was canceled in the wake of the 4th of July parade mass shooting.

New TMZ special investigates 'What Really Happened to Richard Simmons'
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New TMZ special investigates 'What Really Happened to Richard Simmons'

Fabian Garcia, managing editor of TMZ, talks about their new investigation "What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" airing tonight at 7 p.m. CT

Fabian Garcia, managing editor of TMZ, talks about their new investigation "What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" airing tonight at 7 p.m. CT

'Silent Movies on the Porch' in Oak Park offers an unusual way to spend a summer night

'Silent Movies on the Porch' in Oak Park offers an unusual way to spend a summer night

“This is all about community,” said Pleasant Home executive director Sara Brown. “It's a beautiful place to hold an event. It's right in the heart of the neighborhood. The sights and sounds roll out into the neighborhood.”

“This is all about community,” said Pleasant Home executive director Sara Brown. “It's a beautiful place to hold an event. It's right in the heart of the neighborhood. The sights and sounds roll out into the neighborhood.”

Actor Gary Busey charged with sex crimes at Monster-Mania Con

Actor Gary Busey charged with sex crimes at Monster-Mania Con

The charges stem from offenses at the annual Monster Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel on Aug. 12-14 in Cherry Hill, a Philadelphia suburb, police said.

The charges stem from offenses at the annual Monster Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel on Aug. 12-14 in Cherry Hill, a Philadelphia suburb, police said.

US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July

US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July

“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”

“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”