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It’s a make-or-break year for the Primetime Emmys. After NBC broadcasts the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, the current four-network “wheel deal” — in which ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox take turns airing the annual event — expires. As …

Newly-crowned Oscar winner Jessie Buckley is reuniting with her “Hamnet” co-star Paul Mescal for “Hold On To Your Angels,” written and to be directed by Oscar nominee Benh Zeitlin (“Beasts Of The Southern Wild,” “Wendy”) and what promises to be …

Newly-crowned Oscar winner Jessie Buckley is reuniting with her “Hamnet” co-star Paul Mescal for “Hold On To Your Angels,” written and to be directed by Oscar nominee Benh Zeitlin (“Beasts Of The Southern Wild,” “Wendy”) and what promises to be …

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga …

Plot twist: Ajša Sivka is headed to the University of Kentucky. After playing internationally last season, the Sky’s No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft was expected to join the team in 2026. When training camp started without her, the …

Bryson Graham’s words on Wednesday were profound. Then again, they often are in prepared introductory press conferences. Bulls fans, however, are at the point where they deserve more than the decades-long distraction of the Michael Jordan statue in the United …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hayden Panettiere has seen many ups and downs in her life, and through them all, she’s been admirably honest and open with her fans. Now, Hayden has revealed that she has been holding one thing back …

President Trump’s new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin was asked on Newsmax by host Rob Schmitt, “Are we staying strong on the idea of deportations for all illegals, or have we moved to criminal illegal aliens as the focus?” …

Anjanette Young, a social worker who became a police reform advocate after an infamous botched raid on her home in 2019, is one step closer to becoming a bureaucrat with sway over police policy. That’s after the Chicago City Council’s …

Director Matt Shakman is bouncing from Marvel’s sacred timeline to “The Planet of the Apes,” as the director will shepherd a new film in the sci-fi franchise for 20th Century Studios.  Shakman helmed last year’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” …

The UFC’s new licensing deal with Paramount Skydance helped boost TKO’s first quarter earnings as the pact with Paramount+ kicked in at the start of the year. TKO saw revenue for the quarter grow 26% year over year to $1.6 …

When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy. “He believed deeply in the power …

The Illinois Attorney General’s office and consumer advocates say Peoples Gas’ proposal to raise rates by $202 million would ultimately cost homeowners while lining the pockets of the utility’s shareholders, and proposed a rate decrease instead. It will be up …

Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne are in talks to star in “Star One,” a new spy thriller from Doug Liman set to launch at the market in Cannes. Liman — who recently wrapped AI thriller “Bitcoin” starring Casey Affleck and Pete …

“Highway to Heaven” is getting a second life. The drama fantasy series, which ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, is being rebooted by Fox for the 2027-2028 broadcast season. Jason Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) will showrun the new …

Sydney Taylor is the last woman standing. The Sky cut eight players in the last week. They cut their 2025 draft picks, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly. They cut their second and third-round picks from 2026, Latasha …

A childhood friend of rapper Lil Zay Osama and alleged member of a robbery crew cooperated with federal authorities, telling them he recognized the rapper’s voice and nickname as they were on the way to the north suburban Winnetka home …

A City Council committee determined to maximize revenue from video gambling terminals and eliminate competition for them moved Tuesday to ban sweepstakes machines over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s objections. Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Ivan Capifali urged the Committee on …

There were high fashion hijabs, towering hair pieces, stilettos and chunky boots. Ball gowns, feather collars — both handmade and bespoke. All the elements came correct for the fifth annual Chicago Does the Met Gala thrown by the Chicago Fashion …

Amazon is asking “The Summer I Turned Pretty” viewers to respect the cast and crew’s privacy during the upcoming movie’s filming, as some fans have been visiting the sets and sharing the locations on social media after production began last …

The Brooklyn Film Festival has set the lineup for its 29th edition, themed “The Invitation,” with 134 films, including 36 world premieres, set to screen from May 29 through June 7 across venues in Fort Greene, Greenpoint and Williamsburg. This …

Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast members Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia …

NEW YORK — Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, is retiring from the league, the eight-time All-Star announced Tuesday on social media. Charles, who had 4,262 rebounds in her career, also finished as the league’s No. 2 all-time scorer …

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re a Teen Mom viewer, then you probably know that Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra have regrets about putting their first child up for adoption. In fact, it’s pretty much all they talk about these …

Fans of Chicago-based FX smash hit “The Bear” got a surprise Tuesday. A previously-unannounced episode dropped on Hulu and Disney+ ahead of the series’ fifth and final season, expected to air this summer. The episode follows Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and …

Personal items from the estate of late “Friends” star Matthew Perry are headed to auction next month in partnership with his non-profit foundation, which aims to reduce the stigma around addiction. Among the “Friends”-related items up for purchase are a …

For decades, the first Monday in May has marked one of fashion’s biggest nights as A-listers from around the world descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the Met Gala. Since 2021, the first gala post-pandemic, its prestigious …

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — José “Piculín” Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, died on Tuesday. He was 62. The Puerto Rico Basketball Federation …

Employees at the University of Chicago Press have formed a union called UCP Workers Guild to push for fair wages, protections from artificial intelligence and better work conditions, according to an announcement Monday. Out of more than 270 employees at …

A new Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll revealed this week that “Americans are broadly dissatisfied with President Trump’s leadership on the Iran war and other key issues” and found “an electorate in which Democrats are significantly more motivated to vote.” Alex …

The Bulls haven’t won a playoff series since 2015. They haven’t had a No. 1 draft pick since hitting on Derrick Rose in 2008. The last time they even had a winning record in the regular season? The 2021-22 season …

A residential property tax relief provision helped the Chicago Bears’ stadium bill pass the Illinois House last month, but Gov. JB Pritzker’s office says any help for homeowners under the proposal would be “negligible.” That sends lawmakers back to the …

The Sky waived their 2025 second-round draft picks: Maddy Westbeld (No. 16) and Aicha Coulibaly (No. 22). In her rookie season, Westbeld averaged 4.1 points in 13.6 minutes while shooting 39.5% from 3. Coulibaly did not join the team last …

Are movie theaters the new black? “The Devil Wears Prada 2” certainly made a compelling case that cinemas are once again en vogue after the long-anticipated sequel opened to $77 million in North America and $233 million globally over the …

Are movie theaters the new black? “The Devil Wears Prada 2” certainly made a compelling case that cinemas are once again en vogue after the long-anticipated sequel opened to $77 million in North America and $233 million globally over the …

Lionsgate has appointed Amanda Kozlowski as president of worldwide marketing for the motion picture group. She will report to the motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson, with whom Kozlowski has worked closely over the past several years as executive strategist …

Lionsgate has appointed Amanda Kozlowski as president of worldwide marketing for the motion picture group. She will report to the motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson, with whom Kozlowski has worked closely over the past several years as executive strategist …

Lionsgate has appointed Amanda Kozlowski as president of worldwide marketing for the motion picture group. She will report to the motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson, with whom Kozlowski has worked closely over the past several years as executive strategist …

A trove of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is going up for auction for the first time, to mark what would have been the Hollywood icon’s milestone 100th birthday. Heritage Auctions is releasing a collection of Monroe’s personal artifacts to the highest bidders, …

A trove of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is going up for auction for the first time, to mark what would have been the Hollywood icon’s milestone 100th birthday. Heritage Auctions is releasing a collection of Monroe’s personal artifacts to the highest bidders, …