Garrison Keillor says he was fired over alleged improper behavior

Garrison Keillor says he was fired over alleged improper behavior

Garrison Keillor, the former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," says he's been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior.

Garrison Keillor, the former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," says he's been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior.

'Star Wars'-themed pop-up bar opens in L.A. through Jan. 14

'Star Wars'-themed pop-up bar opens in L.A. through Jan. 14

Dark forces are taking over Los Angeles for a (very) limited time at a new pop-up 'Star Wars'-themed bar called, The DarkSide.

Dark forces are taking over Los Angeles for a (very) limited time at a new pop-up 'Star Wars'-themed bar called, The DarkSide.

Ludacris delivers coats, teddy bears to patients

Ludacris delivers coats, teddy bears to patients

The holidays are a time for giving, not just to friends and family, but to people who are in need of basic things like a coat to keep them warm.

The holidays are a time for giving, not just to friends and family, but to people who are in need of basic things like a coat to keep them warm.

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of raping singer

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of raping singer

A former singer has accused Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter of sexually assaulting her about 15 years ago while they were filming a movie called “The Hallow.”

A former singer has accused Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter of sexually assaulting her about 15 years ago while they were filming a movie called “The Hallow.”

You will only get to meet Santa by appointment at Macy's

You will only get to meet Santa by appointment at Macy's

You’re going to need a reservation in order to find out if you made it on the naughty or nice list!

You’re going to need a reservation in order to find out if you made it on the naughty or nice list!

CBS fires Charlie Rose, PBS halts his show following allegations

CBS fires Charlie Rose, PBS halts his show following allegations

UPDATE - CBS News has fired Charlie Rose following sexual misconduct allegations: http://bit.ly/2zW0GR5 Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, with PBS halting distribution of his nightly interview show and CBS News suspending him Monday following a Washington Post report with the accusations of eight women.

UPDATE - CBS News has fired Charlie Rose following sexual misconduct allegations: http://bit.ly/2zW0GR5 Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, with PBS halting distribution of his nightly interview show and CBS News suspending him Monday following a Washington Post report with the accusations of eight women.

Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' comes to Chicago
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Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' comes to Chicago

Irving Berlin's greatest hits are featured in the classic musical White Christmas, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater. Tony Award-winners Karen Ziemba and Conrad John Schuck join Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Irving Berlin's greatest hits are featured in the classic musical White Christmas, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater. Tony Award-winners Karen Ziemba and Conrad John Schuck join Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Chicago native Lamorne Morris on 'New Girl' success
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Chicago native Lamorne Morris on 'New Girl' success

He is arguably the all-star member in a cast full of all-stars. Lamorne Morris has entertained audiences for years on the hit FOX series New Girl, and now he joins Good Day Chicago live in studio.

He is arguably the all-star member in a cast full of all-stars. Lamorne Morris has entertained audiences for years on the hit FOX series New Girl, and now he joins Good Day Chicago live in studio.

'Touched by an Angel' actress Della Reese has died at age 86

'Touched by an Angel' actress Della Reese has died at age 86

Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise angel in the long-running television drama 'Touched by an Angel,' has died at age 86.

Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise angel in the long-running television drama 'Touched by an Angel,' has died at age 86.

Teen idol David Cassidy hospitalized with organ failure; source says 'the end is near'

Teen idol David Cassidy hospitalized with organ failure; source says 'the end is near'

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Television and music star David Cassidy remains in a Florida hospital where he is dealing with multiple organ failure. Publicist JoAnn Geffen said Sunday in an email that there is "no update" on the medical status of the "Partridge Family" star.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Television and music star David Cassidy remains in a Florida hospital where he is dealing with multiple organ failure. Publicist JoAnn Geffen said Sunday in an email that there is "no update" on the medical status of the "Partridge Family" star.

Model accuses Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct

Model accuses Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Model Keri Claussen Khalighi has come forward to accuse Def Jam Records mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct in 1991 when she was 17 years old. In a report Sunday in the Los Angeles Times, Khalighi says that Simmons coerced her to perform a sex act and later penetrated her without her consent in his New York apartment. She said the film producer and director Brett...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Model Keri Claussen Khalighi has come forward to accuse Def Jam Records mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct in 1991 when she was 17 years old. In a report Sunday in the Los Angeles Times, Khalighi says that Simmons coerced her to perform a sex act and later penetrated her without her consent in his New York apartment. She said the film producer and director Brett...

Grateful Dead insider auctions rare items

Grateful Dead insider auctions rare items

RENO, Nev. (AP) - The widow of the Grateful Dead's longtime lawyer is auctioning off treasures from their long strange trip with the psychedelic rock-and-roll band. Hal and Jesse Kant's memorabilia collection includes signed artwork by the band's late leader, Jerry Garcia, and backstage passes from concerts spanning 30 years.

RENO, Nev. (AP) - The widow of the Grateful Dead's longtime lawyer is auctioning off treasures from their long strange trip with the psychedelic rock-and-roll band. Hal and Jesse Kant's memorabilia collection includes signed artwork by the band's late leader, Jerry Garcia, and backstage passes from concerts spanning 30 years.

Longtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies

Longtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies

Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died. A spokesman for Tillis, Don Murry Grubbs, said Tillis died early Sunday at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. He was 85. Grubbs said Tillis battled intestinal issues since 2016 and never fully...

Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died. A spokesman for Tillis, Don Murry Grubbs, said Tillis died early Sunday at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. He was 85. Grubbs said Tillis battled intestinal issues since 2016 and never fully...

AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young dead at 64

AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young dead at 64

Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitar player and founding member of heavy metal legends AC/DC, has died, the group announced Saturday. He was 64.

Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitar player and founding member of heavy metal legends AC/DC, has died, the group announced Saturday. He was 64.