By Bill Zwecker, FOX 32 News Entertainment Reporter - bio
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
The top ten were whittled down to nine finalists in "American Idol" Thursday night. Since the judges were not unanimous in voting to save Curtis Finch, he was voted off. Finch had been in the bottom two with Chicago's own Devin Velez -- who fortunately remains to compete another week.
On Friday, new movies will hit the theaters, beginning with a thriller starring Halle Berry as a 911 operator desperately trying to stop a serial killer kidnapper--before it's too late. "The Call" is pretty formulaic, but director Brad Anderson has crafted a well-paced, creepy thriller. Halle Berry very effectively uses only her voice both to comfort the victim--played by Abigail Breslin--and figure out where the vicious kidnapper is headed. "The Call" clicked with me, with great twist at the end.
Also opening is "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"--another lame comedy totally wasting the talents of Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey. Carrell and Buscemi play secretly-feuding Vegas super-magicians faking a public friendship for the sake of their lucrative act and threatened by Carrey who plays a guerilla street magician. This is one you can forget.
Speaking of forgetting, while it took Demi Moore awhile to face facts that she wasn't going to win Ashton Kutcher back, the actress now is playing hardball as the ex-couple haggle over their divorce settlement.
My sources tell me that Demi wants major money to pay for the emotional pain Kutcher's straying cost her. Kutcher is also playing tough and it's currently something of a stalemate. Kutcher will likely blink first -- as he's getting pressure from current love Mila Kunis -- to put Demi behind him, and move on.
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her...
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Several military families were honored in Orland Park on Friday, and got to meet country music superstar Tim McGraw. Five of those families are from the Chicago area, and they were excited to meet him.
Several military families were honored in Orland Park on Friday, and got to meet country music superstar Tim McGraw. Five of those families are from the Chicago area, and they were excited to meet him.
Wicker Park's The Smoke Daddy features great Chicago grilling experts. They joined FOX 32 News at Noon to showcase what they'll serve this Memorial Day weekend and share some grilling tips.
Wicker Park's The Smoke Daddy features great Chicago grilling experts. They joined FOX 32 News at Noon to showcase what they'll serve this Memorial Day weekend and share some grilling tips.
Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off to summer, and that means awesome patio and rooftop seating at your local restaurants and bars. Eater Chicago Editor Daniel Gerzina lists some favorites.
Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off to summer, and that means awesome patio and rooftop seating at your local restaurants and bars. Eater Chicago Editor Daniel Gerzina lists some favorites.
Emmy award-winning William Shatner stopped by Good Day to talk about his new project, his favorite TV and movie roles – especially Star Trek - and what he has planned for the near future!
Emmy award-winning William Shatner stopped by Good Day to talk about his new project, his favorite TV and movie roles – especially Star Trek - and what he has planned for the near future!
It's Fit Friday! NBA wife and exercise guru Larsa Pippen joined Good Day with her favorite North Shore Fit Pit trainer Chad Surdich, to show how his 1,000 calorie-burning class could change your life.
It's Fit Friday! NBA wife and exercise guru Larsa Pippen joined Good Day with her favorite North Shore Fit Pit trainer Chad Surdich, to show how his 1,000 calorie-burning class could change your life.
Jamie Kennedy is performing at the Laugh Factory Friday night and has a new sitcom called "Oh Sit!" He also wrote a new movie called "Lost in Armenia," and stars in the Lifetime thriller "Foreclosure."
Jamie Kennedy is performing at the Laugh Factory Friday night and has a new sitcom called "Oh Sit!" He also wrote a new movie called "Lost in Armenia," and stars in the Lifetime thriller "Foreclosure."
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Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
New FOX show "Does Someone Have To Go?" premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. and the husband and wife team behind Velocity Merchant Services in Downers Grove is featured! Danoush and Dema Khairkhah explain.
New FOX show "Does Someone Have To Go?" premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. and the husband and wife team behind Velocity Merchant Services in Downers Grove is featured! Danoush and Dema Khairkhah explain.
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
