AMC Theaters announces it will close all locations until further notice

AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital

Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.

Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid coronavirus pandemic

The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.

Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming three months early for housebound families

The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.

AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak

AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife actress Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison in landmark #MeToo case

Harvey Weinstein is back in court Wednesday for the final act of the rape trial that landed him behind bars: a sentencing hearing where the once-powerful film producer will learn just how long he’ll stay in prison for his landmark #MeToo conviction.

'Exorcist' actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90

Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor who played the priest in the horror classic “The Exorcist,” has died.

SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus

SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."

Corey Holcomb performing this weekend at Chicago Improv
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Comedian and actor Corey Holcomb joins Good Day Chicago ahead of a weekend slate of shows at Chicago Improv.

William Shatner awarded horse semen in his divorce settlement

Along with his two horses, William Shatner was awarded horse breeding equipment and "all horse semen," reports said.

Andrew Heckler talks timeliness of new film 'Burden'
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Writer and director Andrew Heckler joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impeccable relevance of his new movie "Burden."

Katy Perry confirms pregnancy in new music video

The 35-year-old singer released the video for her newest song "Never Worn White" on Wednesday night, and the last few seconds confirmed what fans have been speculating all day: she's expecting.

Release of new James Bond film pushed back 7 months due to coronavirus

MGM, Universal and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced on Wednesday that the James Bond film “No Time To Die” would be pushed back from its April release to November 2020.