Actor John Hurt dead at 77, publicist says
John Hurt, the English actor who starred in such films as "Alien," "The Elephant Man," and "Harry Potter," has died, according to reports from British newspapers. He was 77.
John Hurt, the English actor who starred in such films as "Alien," "The Elephant Man," and "Harry Potter," has died, according to reports from British newspapers. He was 77.
Madonna tells crowd at Women's March on Washington she's thought about "blowing up" White House
Iconic singer Madonna made headlines during the Women's March on Washington for a passionate speech during which she referenced "blowing up" the White House.
Iconic singer Madonna made headlines during the Women's March on Washington for a passionate speech during which she referenced "blowing up" the White House.
Grumpy old men is a lie
A new study says people get nicer the older they get. Really, tell that to Mrs. Jenkins down the hall!
A new study says people get nicer the older they get. Really, tell that to Mrs. Jenkins down the hall!
Actress Mary Tyler Moore dead at age 80
Mary Tyler Moore, the star of TV's beloved "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" whose comic realism helped revolutionize the depiction of women on the small screen, has died.
Mary Tyler Moore, the star of TV's beloved "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" whose comic realism helped revolutionize the depiction of women on the small screen, has died.
Sprint is betting big on Jay Z's Tidal
Sources are reporting that Sprint has bought 33% of Jay Z‘s music streaming service Tidal, for a total of $200 million. Sprint, with its current 45 million customers, will probably be the savior to Tidal’s financial issues and scratch off rumors of subscriber inflation.
Sources are reporting that Sprint has bought 33% of Jay Z‘s music streaming service Tidal, for a total of $200 million. Sprint, with its current 45 million customers, will probably be the savior to Tidal’s financial issues and scratch off rumors of subscriber inflation.
Actress Mary Tyler Moore is dead at age 80
Mary Tyler Moore, the star of TV's beloved "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" whose comic realism helped revolutionize the depiction of women on the small screen, has died.
Mary Tyler Moore, the star of TV's beloved "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" whose comic realism helped revolutionize the depiction of women on the small screen, has died.
Chicago Blues Festival moving to Millennium Park this year
The 34th annual Chicago Blues Festival is getting a new home this year in the city's lakefront Millennium Park after being held in Grant Park.
The 34th annual Chicago Blues Festival is getting a new home this year in the city's lakefront Millennium Park after being held in Grant Park.
'SNL' writer suspended for tweet about Barron Trump
A "Saturday Night Live" writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Donald Trump's 10-year-old youngest son, Barron.
A "Saturday Night Live" writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Donald Trump's 10-year-old youngest son, Barron.
TMZ: PETA rolls out protest flyers for 'A Dog's Purpose,' recruiting protesters
PETA's first official protest poster against "A Dog's Purpose" barks out its mission statement ... "For Dog's Sake, Don't See This Movie."
PETA's first official protest poster against "A Dog's Purpose" barks out its mission statement ... "For Dog's Sake, Don't See This Movie."
Matt LeBlanc's daughter hates 'Friends'
Matt LeBlanc‘s kid is not Friends with Joey Tribbiani.
Matt LeBlanc‘s kid is not Friends with Joey Tribbiani.
Film industry generates half-billion in Illinois spending
State officials say television and film production generated nearly a half-billion dollars in spending in Illinois last year.
State officials say television and film production generated nearly a half-billion dollars in spending in Illinois last year.
Ed Sheeran's underground tunnel leads to a pub
The “Thinking Out Loud” singer said he was motivated to build the secret passageway by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.
The “Thinking Out Loud” singer said he was motivated to build the secret passageway by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.
TMZ: Video shows terrified German shepherd forced to film
One of the dogs in the upcoming film 'A Dog's Purpose' desperately resisted shooting a risky scene, but footage shows filmmakers apparently forcing the animal into rushing water.
One of the dogs in the upcoming film 'A Dog's Purpose' desperately resisted shooting a risky scene, but footage shows filmmakers apparently forcing the animal into rushing water.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to play 'Hamilton' for Oscar Lopez Rivera
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says he will play Alexander Hamilton at a Chicago performance in honor of the commutation of Oscar Lopez Rivera's sentence by President Obama.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says he will play Alexander Hamilton at a Chicago performance in honor of the commutation of Oscar Lopez Rivera's sentence by President Obama.
Common and the National will co-headline free Planned Parenthood benefit concert
The National and Common will play a free concert, hosted by Planned Parenthood and All Access the night before the Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
The National and Common will play a free concert, hosted by Planned Parenthood and All Access the night before the Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
Will Smith & Tom Hanks are in talks to star in 'Dumbo' live-action remake
The Disney classic is being helmed by Tim Burton with reports claiming Smith will play the father of children who befriend the lovable elephant.
The Disney classic is being helmed by Tim Burton with reports claiming Smith will play the father of children who befriend the lovable elephant.
Chicago native Lucas Jade Zumann on starring in '20th Century Women'
The story of three women who forever shape the life of a teenage boy in the late 70's is told in "20th Century Women" in theaters Friday. The movie stars Annette Benning, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig and Billy Crudup as well as Chicago native Lucas Jade Zumann, whose character serves as narrator. Lucas joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
The story of three women who forever shape the life of a teenage boy in the late 70's is told in "20th Century Women" in theaters Friday. The movie stars Annette Benning, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig and Billy Crudup as well as Chicago native Lucas Jade Zumann, whose character serves as narrator. Lucas joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Comedian Chris Tucker kicks off tour in Chicago
You know him from such films as "The Fifth Element," "Rush Hour," and "Silver Linings Playbook." Now, Chris Tucker is bringing his talents to Chicago, kicking off his 2017 tour here this weekend!
You know him from such films as "The Fifth Element," "Rush Hour," and "Silver Linings Playbook." Now, Chris Tucker is bringing his talents to Chicago, kicking off his 2017 tour here this weekend!
'Sleepless' hits theaters Friday
A detective with a connection to the criminal world has his secret life exposed when he's caught stealing from a powerful drug lord. It's a move that puts his son's life in danger. ?Sleepless? hits theaters Friday, and Bill Zwecker had a chance to talk to its stars.
A detective with a connection to the criminal world has his secret life exposed when he's caught stealing from a powerful drug lord. It's a move that puts his son's life in danger. ?Sleepless? hits theaters Friday, and Bill Zwecker had a chance to talk to its stars.
Police horse 'MC Hammer' euthanized after being left alone
A Denver police horse named MC Hammer was euthanized after a police officer reportedly left him alone for 16 hours without food or water; the officer said he became 'distracted' doing paperwork.
A Denver police horse named MC Hammer was euthanized after a police officer reportedly left him alone for 16 hours without food or water; the officer said he became 'distracted' doing paperwork.