Legal hurdles would look familiar in any new R. Kelly case

Prosecutors will have to clear a series of high legal hurdles if they intend to charge R. Kelly and convict him, even if there's video evidence.

K-pop band BTS announces Soldier Field show

South Korean boy-band sensation BTS will return to Chicago this spring as part of an extended run of their "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" tour.

'Golden Girls' cruise to set sail in 2020

Prepare the cheesecake, there’s a “Golden Girls”-themed adventure coming to take your pals – and your confidants – down a road and back again.

Reports: NYPD commander allegedly told cops to shoot rapper 50 Cent "on the spot"

50 Cent, the rapper best known for the hit song "In da Club," is reportedly considering legal action after it was reported that an NYPD commander allegedly told officers to "shoot" the rapper on the spot, reports said.

Chicago police arrest 2 suspects in Smollett attack

Chicago Police say the two men being questioned in the attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are considered suspects.

Gloria Allred contacted authorities about R Kelly tape

Attorney Gloria Allred told The Associated Press Friday she has contacted law enforcement about concerns one of her clients may be the person in a VHS tape recently given to Chicago prosecutors that purportedly shows R&B star R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl.

Avenatti says he has new video evidence against R. Kelly

Attorney Michael Avenatti said Thursday that he has given Chicago prosecutors new video evidence of R&B star R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl.

Shamrock Shake returns to McDonald's menu

Well, we know where we’re taking our significant others for Valentine’s Day this year.

Jussie Smollett: 'Ridiculous' he would lie about attack

Actor Jussie Smollett says he's "pissed off" that some have doubted his claims about being attacked outside his Chicago apartment last month.

Opening of Chicago 'Hamilton' exhibit delayed

The world premiere of an exhibit based on the Broadway hit "Hamilton" will be delayed three weeks in part due to recent subzero temperatures in Chicago.

Chuck E. Cheese denies repurposing uneaten pizza following viral video

Chuck E. Cheese’s has been forced to deny that the chain repurposes old, uneaten pizza slices to form “fresh” pizzas after a YouTuber circulated the theory in a video published earlier this week.

'Empire' actor defends redacted phone records

Jussie Smollett on Tuesday said he redacted some information from his phone before giving it to Chicago police investigating a reported attack on the "Empire" actor in order to protect the privacy of contacts and people who are not relevant to the attack.

Jussie Smollett told police attackers knew he was on 'Empire'

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett told police that two men seemed to know who he was before they beat him, shouted racial and homophobic slurs, and looped a rope around his neck during an early-morning attack in Chicago, according to a recently released police report.

Police: NBA YoungBoy, woman arrested in Atlanta

Police said rapper NBA YoungBoy and a woman were arrested Monday afternoon for assaulting a hotel employee.