'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dies at 77
Winston Groom, the writer whose novel “Forrest Gump” was made into an Oscar winning 1994 movie, has died.
Winston Groom, the writer whose novel “Forrest Gump” was made into an Oscar winning 1994 movie, has died.
Chris Rock: Obama presidency marked 'progress for White people,' not Black people
“Obama becoming the president, it’s progress for White people. It’s not progress for Black people,” comedian Chris Rock reportedly said.
“Obama becoming the president, it’s progress for White people. It’s not progress for Black people,” comedian Chris Rock reportedly said.
'Cheer' star Jerry Harris arrested on child porn charge
A star from Netflix's "Cheer" series has been charged with one felony count of producing child pornography.
A star from Netflix's "Cheer" series has been charged with one felony count of producing child pornography.
New Discovery Channel docuseries 'I Quit' provides timely glimpse of entrepreneurial spirit
Discovery Channel's new docuseries focuses on six entrepreneurs quiting cushy day jobs to pursue their dreams of starting their own business.
Discovery Channel's new docuseries focuses on six entrepreneurs quiting cushy day jobs to pursue their dreams of starting their own business.
Chicago artists team up to raise money for Delacreme Scholars
Chicago artists femdot. and Liz Flores talk about their collaboration to beneift Delacreme scholars.
Chicago artists femdot. and Liz Flores talk about their collaboration to beneift Delacreme scholars.
Country star Luke Combs teams up with Ford to donate $25G in guitars to vets managing PTSD
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
Kanye West tweets music contracts, video of himself urinating on Grammy
Kanye West continued to discuss his possible departure from his record contracts in a series of tweets.
Kanye West continued to discuss his possible departure from his record contracts in a series of tweets.
Tommy Bartlett Show to close permanently due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
Chill out max and relax at the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ mansion on Airbnb for $30 a night
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Lawsuit: 'Cheer' star Jerry Harris sexually solicited minors
Twin boys in Texas say that beginning when they were 13, “Cheer” star Jerry Harris sent them sexually explicit photos and videos of himself, and at one point cornered one boy in a bathroom at a cheer competition and begged for oral sex, according to a lawsuit.
Twin boys in Texas say that beginning when they were 13, “Cheer” star Jerry Harris sent them sexually explicit photos and videos of himself, and at one point cornered one boy in a bathroom at a cheer competition and begged for oral sex, according to a lawsuit.
After opening free grocery store, Brad Paisley pledges to donate 1 million meals to food banks
After opening a free grocery store earlier this year, country music star Brad Paisley and his wife are expanding their efforts to fight hunger in America.
After opening a free grocery store earlier this year, country music star Brad Paisley and his wife are expanding their efforts to fight hunger in America.
50 Cent surprises Burger King employees with $30K in tips
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
‘Wherever I go, he goes’: ‘The Mandalorian’ season 2 trailer is here
Disney+ released a new trailer for season 2 of the “Star Wars” television series, which will be available on Oct. 30.
Disney+ released a new trailer for season 2 of the “Star Wars” television series, which will be available on Oct. 30.
The Chicago Academy for the Arts operating on hybrid model
Jason Patera, head of The Chicago Academy for the Arts, talks about what coursework looks like for their students during the pandemic.
Jason Patera, head of The Chicago Academy for the Arts, talks about what coursework looks like for their students during the pandemic.
Will Smith turning 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' mansion into Airbnb
Will Smith is turning the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion into an Airbnb rental. The listing will be available for Los Angeles County residents starting next month.
Will Smith is turning the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion into an Airbnb rental. The listing will be available for Los Angeles County residents starting next month.
New art exhibit examines how COVID-19 has changed workplaces
Carol Fox previews a new art exhibit by Chicago artist Don't Fret that explores the changing fabric of workplaces during the pandemic.
Carol Fox previews a new art exhibit by Chicago artist Don't Fret that explores the changing fabric of workplaces during the pandemic.
Kid Rock headlines campaign event in Macomb County alongside Donald Trump Jr.
Campaigning for the president, Kid Rock is hopping on the election trail as he headlined a Make America Great Again! event with Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, the campaign finance chair and girlfriend of the president's son.
Campaigning for the president, Kid Rock is hopping on the election trail as he headlined a Make America Great Again! event with Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, the campaign finance chair and girlfriend of the president's son.
Annual Destinos live theater festival pivots to outdoor drive-in
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance is making some changes to its Destinos live theater festival and people are responding. The group's annual festival will be enjoyed in an outdoor drive-in and people have responded by selling out the night.
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance is making some changes to its Destinos live theater festival and people are responding. The group's annual festival will be enjoyed in an outdoor drive-in and people have responded by selling out the night.
Janelle Mon?e talks controversial new film 'Antebellum'
A modern day woman wakes up to find herself a slave on a southern plantation in the new horror film Antebellum and Jake Hamilton has a preview.
A modern day woman wakes up to find herself a slave on a southern plantation in the new horror film Antebellum and Jake Hamilton has a preview.
Perfume company apologizes to actor John Boyega after cutting him out of ad he helped create
Actor John Boyega, known for his role in the new "Star Wars" movies, was cut out of perfume commercials he helped create. The company replaced him in the Chinese versions with a Chinese actor. Boyega and other nonwhite actors were also eliminated from a 2015 "The Force Awakens" ad in China.
Actor John Boyega, known for his role in the new "Star Wars" movies, was cut out of perfume commercials he helped create. The company replaced him in the Chinese versions with a Chinese actor. Boyega and other nonwhite actors were also eliminated from a 2015 "The Force Awakens" ad in China.