Simple seasonings are key in grilled whole beef tenderloin

We love the lively heat and distinctive smokiness from cooking over a bed of glowing red and white-hot coals any time of the year, which is why we have a …

Black sesame and miso put an Asian spin on Rice Krispie treats

I make these Black Sesame-Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats, excerpted from my book “108 Asian Cookies,” with my mother in mind. Growing up, I ate my fair share of Rice …

Dion Jackson, radio personality and booster of Chicago hip hop talent, dies at 51

A few weeks after Dion Jackson was born, the sleeping infant was on his mother’s bed when she left for a moment to run to the bathroom. When she returned, …

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creator’s New Action-Adventure Game ‘1666: Amsterdam’ Sets Early Access Release (Gaming News Roundup)

Panache Digital Games announced “1666: Amsterdam” will release in Early Access on Aug. 25. From “Assassin’s Creed” series creator Patrice Désilets, the dark, third-person narrative action-adventure game unravels a mystery …

Rod Stewart Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates Following Coronary Stent Procedure

Rod Stewart has announced that he will be canceling the next four weeks of performances as part of his “One Last Time” farewell tour and “The Encore Shows” Las Vegas …

Nicholas Hoult to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Season 2

Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series, Variety has learned from sources. The highly-anticipated series is due to debut on Dec. …

How Vera Drew, Louise Weard and More Trans and Nonbinary Filmmakers Are Taking Control of Their Stories Outside the Studio System: ‘We’re Creating a New Industry’

When Vera Drew made her ambitious debut film “The People’s Joker,” she didn’t know if anyone else in the world would understand her deeply personal superhero movie parody about transitioning. …

Chicago storms packing 99 mph winds delay flights, leave 250,000 without power

A fast-moving storm with 99 mph winds raced through the Chicago area, leaving a path of destruction focused on the south suburbs and northwest Indiana and hundreds of thousands powerless. …

Bears LT Ozzy Trapilo ahead of schedule in recovery from knee injury, could practice before season starts

Injury news usually is bad, but the Bears had a surprisingly optimistic update on left tackle Ozzy Trapilo on Tuesday. Trapilo ruptured the patellar tendon in his knee during the …

The Writers Lab Adds Los Angeles-Based Intensive, Announces Writers for Fall 2026 Cohorts

The Writers Lab announced writers selected for two Lab Intensives this Fall, in New York City and the inaugural Los Angeles cohort. Supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, The …

Cinema Civil War: Why the Paramount-Warner Bros. Sale Is Dividing Movie Theater Owners

Movie theater owners have become embroiled in the kind of drama they usually sell on the big screen, thanks to the ongoing saga of Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. …

Bears S Coby Bryant undergoes knee surgery, now out until at least December

When Bears safety Coby Bryant got hurt last week, the team believed he’d still be back by October. Upon further medical examination, it’s now possible he’ll miss the season. Byrant …

Pediatras a nivel nacional dicen que todos los niños de 6 meses en adelante deben vacunarse contra la gripe

La Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría (AAP) insta a que los niños de 6 meses en adelante reciban la vacuna contra la gripe de este año. La organización, con sede en …

Fans Remember Jackie the Eagle, Who Became a Social Media Star Worldwide: ‘Regal, Fierce, Deeply Devoted’

Los Angeles media has been all over the death of a local celebrity for the past two days. But this time, the dearly departed wasn’t a movie star from the …