Bill Bellamy bringing comedy to Chicago Improv
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Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy always has his audience laughing using his unique experiences growing up out east. Now he brings his stand up to the Chicago Improv.

Oscar-winning producer Graham King talks 'Bohemian Rhapsody', Chicago impact
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It's the story of one of the most iconic rockers of all time. But some people aren't too pleased that the new Freddie Mercury bio-pic Bohemian Rhapsody is rated PG-13. Jake Hamilton talks with the film's Oscar-winning producer about the controversial rating of the film.

Eminem-produced film 'Bodied' in select theaters Nov. 2
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Produced by Eminem himself, the new film Bodied follows a grad student who sparks outrage when he uses battle rap as a thesis statement -- and then discovers that he's actually really good at it. It's being called "a masterpiece."

Kanye West makes cameo showing for Chicago mayoral hopeful

Fresh off his Oval Office visit with President Donald Trump, hip-hop megastar Kanye West drew a crowd when he joined a Democratic mayoral hopeful and Chance the Rapper in a sidewalk appearance on Chicago's South Side.

Megyn Kelly apologizes for suggesting blackface OK

NEW YORK (AP) - NBC's Megyn Kelly swiftly apologized Tuesday for a morning show segment that questioned why dressing up in blackface for a Halloween costume is wrong.

WWE star Roman Reigns announces he has leukemia

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - WWE wrestler Roman Reigns says he will step away from the ring because he has leukemia. The 33-year-old Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa'i, made the announcement Monday night to open the episode of "Raw." He was originally diagnosed in 2008 at age 22, though he quickly went into remission. He's been fighting the disease since.

Amy Schumer supports Kaepernick, sits out Super Bowl ads

Don't look for Amy Schumer in any Super Bowl LIII commercials this time around. She's sitting this one out as she stands with Colin Kaepernick and his take-a-knee protest against racism and police brutality.

Kanye West stops by Pepe's Mexican restaurant in Naperville

Rapper and President Donald Trump supporter Kanye West paid a visit to Pepe’s Mexican restaurant in Naperville Thursday afternoon.

Puppeteer who played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retiring

The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on “Sesame Street” is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show. Caroll Spinney tells the New York Times that Thursday will be his last day on the program, which he joined from the start in 1969. In addition to Big Bird, the 84-year-old was also Oscar the Grouch.

Trump attacks porn actress Stormy Daniels as 'Horseface'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is insulting the physical appearance of porn actress Stormy Daniels, calling her "Horseface" in a tweet about a recent legal ruling. A federal judge dismissed Daniels' defamation lawsuit against Trump.

Chance The Rapper goes undercover as Lyft driver to raise money for arts

Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.

Kanye West's free-style riffs dominate Oval Office during White House visit with President Trump

Live from the Oval Office, it's Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance. The rapper didn't rap. But, seated across from President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk, the musician delivered a rambling, multipart monologue Thursday that touched on social issues, hydrogen planes, mental health, endorsement deals, politics and oh so much more.

Alec Baldwin urges 'overthrow' of Trump government via voting

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP/KSAZ) - Actor Alec Baldwin followed up his latest parody portrayal of President Donald Trump with a serious call Sunday night for voters to use the Nov. 6 midterm elections to peacefully "overthrow" the government. After reprising his role as Trump on "Saturday Night Live," Baldwin flew to New Hampshire, where he was the keynote speaker at the New...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting first baby

Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle arrived in Sydney on Monday for a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific, just hours before Kensington Palace announced that the royal couple are expecting a child in the spring.

Dave Chappelle defends Kanye West's Donald Trump meeting: 'I support him'

Comedian Dave Chappelle has shown support for his "brother" Kanye West after the rapper's controversial meeting with President Trump on Thursday.

Colin Kaepernick gets Harvard black culture award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP/KSAZ) - Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle were among eight people who were saluted by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture. The eight recipients of the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal were honored Thursday afternoon by the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard.

Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson previews Taste of Iceland festival

Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson, head chef at Blue Lagoon, Iceland's LAVA Restaurant and current coach of the Icelandic Culinary Team, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about Icelandic cuisine.