Liberace liked a good Walmart deal

Liberace may have been the highest paid entertainer during his time as a famous pianist in the ’70s, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t love a deal!

'Objects in the Mirror' turns heads at Goodman Theatre
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Director Chuck Smith and actor Breon Arzell join us in the studio to talk about the complexity and relevance of their new play, "Objects in the Mirror," at the Goodman Theatre.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he may run for president one day

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the most likable people on Earth, has said there’s a “real possibility” he’ll run for president one day. 

TMZ: Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin hospitalized for days before death, according to ex-wife

Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin's heart was in terrible condition for days before his death -- so bad, in fact, doctors feared he'd eventually need a heart transplant ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ: 'Rob & Big' star Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin dead at 45

Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin, who was the other half of Rob Dyrdek's hit MTV show "Rob & Big" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Miley Cyrus responds to Hip-Hop backlash

Miley Cyrus is taking a wrecking ball to her controversial ramblings about rap music.

Chicago to host a day of free house music this month

Chicago is hosting a day of free music performances in a style that has its roots in the city.

Country singer Loretta Lynn recovering from stroke

A posting on country music legend Loretta Lynn's website says she has been hospitalized after having a stroke.

Moviegoers will eat 8 billion pounds of Popcorn

The summer movie season kicks off this weekend with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and you better be hungry.

Actor McKinley Freeman talks new movie, 'Illicit'
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Champaign-native and University of Illinois grad McKinley Freeman is back in Illinois promoting "Illicit," his new film that he describes as an "erotic thriller."

Elisa Latrice performs live on GDC
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We kickoff our Good Day Chicago ?Rising Star? effort of recognizing top talent around Chicago with a performance by singer Elisa Latrice.

Average female mannequins are emaciated

It’s not just fashion models who are very thin, now even the mannequins are underweight too.

Zwecker reviews 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
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It's the follow-up film to the hugely-successful 2014 movie. ?Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2? explores the character's new roles in the hero business and it hits theaters this Friday.

2017 Taste of Chicago music line-up revealed

Singer-songwriter Alessia Cara will perform at this year's Taste of Chicago as part of a line-up that also includes a variety of rock, Latin, country and R&B acts.

Ohio candy store is selling pickle juice soda

A candy store in the Dayton area is breaking new ground with a new soda flavor - pickle juice.