Dean Richards is an Entertainment Reporter/Critic at WGN-TV and host of "Dean Cooks." He covers a range of topics including celebrities, entertainment news, plays and musicals, concerts and festivals, and nightlife. Dean has been featured in various outlets such as Yahoo News, Northampton Saints, and MSN, showcasing his expertise in the entertainment industry.
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Dean Richards focuses on local entertainment news, movies, theater, interviews, and reviews with a particular emphasis on Chicago. His coverage suggests he would be receptive to pitches offering exclusive interviews or insights related to the local entertainment scene in Chicago.
Given his focus on reviews and event coverage, consider pitching him if you have special access to upcoming events or shows in the Chicago area or offer unique perspectives that align with his themes of interest.
As Dean also covers house & home topics along with seasonal content, relevant pitches could include features about homes tied to the entertainment industry or seasonal events related to film premieres or theater productions specific to the Chicagoland area.
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By: Robin Baumgarten, Dean Richards, Paul Konrad, Pat Tomasulo, Larry Potash
Robin got crafty. Paul had a football-full Sunday. Larry celebrated an anniversary and Pat nearly got arrested at Whole Foods. But really it was Dean who had the best weekend in NYC!
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WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is remembering the life of filmmaker, activist and actor Rob Reiner who, along with his wife Michelle, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles. As of Mond…
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WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with the stars of “Is This Thing On?,” Will Arnett and Laura Dern.
CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards is offering a look at some of the shows and events taking place around Chicagoland this weekend. In for some pre-holiday musical fun, catch the Mannheim Steamro…
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Check out WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards’ reviews for this weekend’s movie releases.
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is sharing a delicious recipe for homemade eggnog. Homemade Eggnog Ingredients: 12 large egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cup heavy wh…
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is counting down his top celebrity interviews of the year. 1.) Leonardo DiCaprio on ‘One Battle After Another’ 2.) Rob Reiner on ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’
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Actor Sherman Augustus joined WGN Morning News on Monday to talk about his character Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan in Seasons 4 and 5 of ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix. The two-hour series finale drops on News Years Eve on Netflix and then will head to theaters.
WRAP: Arthur Green struck in the 79th minute to snatch victory for Bath after Exeter completed a remarkable fightback from 0-26 down, only to see their resistance finally broken in the closing moments.
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WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with the stars of the new movie ‘The Chronology of Water,’ actors Thora Birch and Jim Belushi.
