Chicago Tribune SAG Awards predictions 2020: ‘Parasite,’ ‘Fleabag’ and other top contenders Chicago Tribune - By Michael Schneider/VarietyNo matter who wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, it will be a surprise. That’s because there aren’t many obvious frontrunners in either the TV or film categories at this year’s competition.
Chicago Tribune Oops! Weather Channel has a correction for ‘Jeopardy’ Chicago Tribune - By Associated PressThe Weather Channel says the folks at “Jeopardy!” need to get their directions straight. Jim Cantore and Jen Carfagno of The Weather Channel said in a video on Friday that the popular show got a question
Chicago Tribune How the Oscar date change will affect the outcome Chicago Tribune - By Tim Gray/VarietyThis year, there are 8,469 eligible Oscar voters, a jump of 35% from four years ago. The membership increase may affect the outcome, but without seeing a numerical breakdown of branches, gender and geographic
Chicago Tribune Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial after arduous, two-week process Chicago Tribune - By TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAKA jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they had already made up their
Chicago Tribune Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice Apu on ‘The Simpsons’ Chicago Tribune - By Variety Staff, VarietyHank Azaria says he is officially stepping down as the voice of Apu on “The Simpsons.” "I won't be doing the voice anymore, unless there's someway to transition it or something," Azaria said in an interview
Chicago Tribune Fox’s Bill Hemmer replaces, but won’t copy, Shepard Smith Chicago Tribune - By DAVID BAUDERBill Hemmer is not Shepard Smith, and no one should expect him to be. The 55-year-old news anchor is a familiar face to Fox News Channel viewers, and will jar none of them Monday when he takes over the
Chicago Tribune New Grammy head Deborah Dugan leaves 10 days before awards show Chicago Tribune - Randy Lewis, Los Angeles TimesJust 10 days before the 62nd Grammy Awards, Recording Academy President and Chief Executive Deborah Dugan was placed on leave after an allegation of misconduct, the organization confirmed Thursday. Dugan
Chicago Tribune Can best picture Oscar nominee ‘The Irishman’ make money for Netflix? It’s complicated. Chicago Tribune - By Nina MetzIf a movie was released in theaters, you can find its box office reported. “The Wizard of Oz” made $969,000 when it came out in 1939. Type a title into Box Office Mojo and see what comes up. This is useful
Chicago Tribune K-pop sensation BTS gets artsy with new ‘Black Swan’ video Chicago Tribune - By Christie D'Zurilla, Los Angeles TimesWith its new single "Black Swan," South Korea's BTS has delivered an artsy video that features exactly zero members of the red-hot boy band. But its rabid fans, who are used to the group's genre-hopping
Chicago Tribune Original member of The Wiggles recovering in hospital Chicago Tribune - By Associated PressOne of the original members of the popular Australian children's band The Wiggles has been hospitalized after collapsing during a wildfire relief concert. Greg Page, the 48-year-old original Yellow Wiggle,
Chicago Tribune Oprah Winfrey backed out of the Russell Simmons sexual assault documentary. Why the fallout was ‘horrible’ Chicago Tribune - By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles TimesTwenty minutes. That's how long Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering had to digest the news that Oprah Winfrey was pulling her support of their documentary before she released the announcement to the press. The
Chicago Tribune Disney drops Fox name, will rebrand as 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures Chicago Tribune - By Adam B. Vary, VarietyIn a move at once unsurprising and highly symbolic, the Walt Disney Company is dropping the “Fox” brand from the 21st Century Fox assets it acquired last March, Variety has learned. The 20th Century Fox
Chicago Tribune Julia Louis-Dreyfus signs overall deal with Apple TV Plus Chicago Tribune - By Elaine Low, VarietyJulia Louis-Dreyfus, of “Veep” and “Seinfeld” fame, has inked an overall deal with Apple TV Plus to develop new projects exclusively for the platform as executive producer and star. "I am thrilled about
Chicago Tribune M. Night Shyamalan, Apple sued for copying creepy baby movie for their creepy baby show Chicago Tribune - By Nick Vadala, The Philadelphia InquirerFilmmaker Francesca Gregorini has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against defendants including M. Night Shyamalan and Apple, claiming the Apple TV+ show “Servant” is a “brazen copy” of one of her
Chicago Tribune Review: ‘Stop Kiss’ a poignant reminder of when Ellen made headlines by coming out Chicago Tribune - By Chris JonesWhen Diana Son’s moving “Stop Kiss” was first produced at New York’s Public Theater in 1998, starring Jessica Hecht and Sandra Oh, it became one of the very few dramas to feature a lesbian couple at the
Chicago Tribune Review: Mac Miller posthumous album is heartbreakingly full Chicago Tribune - By MARK KENNEDY“Why does everybody need me to stay?” Mac Miller asks on the first single from his latest release. He answered his own question with the superb posthumous “Circle.” Miller's 12-track album is heartbreakingly
Chicago Tribune ‘Parasite’ was one of the best-acted movies of 2019. Why didn’t the Oscars recognize that? Chicago Tribune - By Justin Chang, Los Angeles TimesSpoiler alert: If you have not seen "Parasite," be forewarned that this essay discusses key plot details from the movie, including the ending. Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” made Oscar history on Monday morning
Chicago Tribune ‘Better Call Saul’ gets renewed for 6th and final season Chicago Tribune - By Associated Press“Better Call Saul” has been renewed for a sixth and final season consisting of 13 episodes that will air in 2021. The upcoming fifth season debuts Feb. 23-24 on AMC. The “Breaking Bad” prequel starring
Chicago Tribune Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia network to debut on Oct. 4 Chicago Tribune - Associated PressChip and Joanna Gaines' new Magnolia cable network will debut on Oct. 4, with a dozen shows currently in production. It's a joint venture with the Discovery network, whose president, Allison Page, told
Chicago Tribune Eminem releases surprise album, advocates changes to gun laws Chicago TribuneRapper Eminem once again dropped a surprise album, releasing “Music to Be Murdered By” on Friday — along with a video that calls for changes to gun laws. The follow-up to 2018′s “Kamikaze” — also released
Chicago Tribune How Kristin Cavallari’s new Uncommon James store ended up on Randolph Street in the West Loop Chicago Tribune - Tracy SwartzCameras trailed Kristin Cavallari as she searched for the perfect Chicago spot to open a store for her Uncommon James lifestyle brand on Thursday’s episode of “Very Cavallari.” Cavallari brought her friend
Chicago Tribune ‘Mandalorian’ director Taika Waititi in early talks to develop ‘Star Wars’ movie Chicago Tribune - By Adam B. Vary/VarietyTaika Waititi, director of "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Jojo Rabbit," is in early talks to develop a new "Star Wars" movie, Variety has confirmed. There are no further details about how far those negotiations
Chicago Tribune Christopher Tolkien, son and editor of J.R.R. Tolkien, dies at 95 Chicago Tribune - By Klaritza Rico, VarietyChristopher Tolkien, son of legendary “The Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien, has died, the Tolkien Society reports. He was 95. “Christopher Tolkien has died at the age of 95,” the org tweeted.
Chicago Tribune Ariana Grande hit with copyright lawsuit over ‘7 Rings’ Chicago Tribune - By Gene Maddaus/VarietyAriana Grande was sued on Thursday by a hip-hop artist who claims she ripped off the chorus of his song for her hit "7 Rings." Josh Stone, who performs as DOT, wrote and recorded "You Need I Got It" in
Chicago Tribune Hershey Felder will make his Goodman debut Chicago Tribune - Hannah Herrera GreenspanOn Thursday, the Goodman Theatre announced that Hershey Felder will make his debut there this spring. The pianist, actor and playwright will present the Chicago premiere of “A Paris Love Story,” a tribute
Chicago Tribune Peacock announces original series from Tina Fey, partnership with Kevin Hart Chicago Tribune - By Joe Otterson, VarietyPeacock unveiled more of its original programming slate just ahead of its investor presentation on Thursday. First up, the NBCUniversal streamer has ordered a comedy titled “Girls5Eva” from executive Tina
Chicago Tribune NBCU announces pricing, launch date for new streaming service Peacock Chicago Tribune - By Todd Spangler, VarietyPeacock will unfold its tail feathers this spring for Comcast customers -- and will be available widely this summer. The streaming service from Comcast and NBCUniversal will launch April 15 for Comcast’s
Chicago Tribune ‘Mindhunter’ cast released from contracts, Season 3 put on hold Chicago Tribune - By Joe Otterson, VarietyVariety has confirmed that the show's cast members have been released from their contracts. The streamer is not ruling out a third season of the series, however, depending on executive producer David schedule.
Chicago Tribune Harvey Weinstein makes last-minute bid to move sex assault trial as five jurors selected Chicago Tribune - By TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAKHarvey Weinstein’s lawyers went to court Thursday with a last-minute demand to halt jury selection and move his rape trial out of New York City, where they say intense publicity, protesters and even the
