Fans of WGN America’s cancelled series “Underground,” who just knew Oprah Winfrey would swoop in with her cape and pick up the show for OWN, must now face the cold, harsh reality that it’s not gonna happen. “I can’t afford Underground,” Winfrey told journalists at a L.A. press event for “Queen Sugar.” “It cost twice […]
WGN America has officially packed in their original scripted series experiment. Deadline reports that after two seasons, the critically acclaimed drama Underground is done at the Chicago-based channel, although that might not be where the Underground Railroad focuses series will bid adieu. “As WGN America evolves and broadens the scope and scale of its portfolio […]
Women’s History Month is winding down but the stars of Underground are still celebrating it. On the show this season, actress Aisha Hinds plays Harriet Tubman, the iconic woman who brought hundreds of slaves to freedom. Aisha talked about playing the role and other cast members share their favorite women of history. Check it out […]
WGN America has released a first look image of John Legend as renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass in the upcoming second season of the hit series “Underground.” Legend, who is an executive producer alongside the series creators, Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, guest stars in the highly anticipated season 2, which returns Wednesday, March 8, 2017 […]
NBA star Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors claimed a major victory on Monday evening that secured their spot in the 2016 NBA Finals. Curry, who garnered the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award twice, led his team with 36 points, eight assists, and five rebounds to a 93-86 win. “Steph is gonna Steph,” Warriors center […]
A federal judge ruled to keep a controversial North Carolina voter ID law in place, despite outcry from civil rights activists and residents who claim it has a negative impact on people of color. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder decided to dismiss lawsuits filed against state election laws. Judge Schroeder said there isn’t any substantial […]
Joseph Fiennes, a White English actor most known for his role in "Shakespeare In Love," will be playing Michael Jackson in a new movie about his road trip with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando called Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon.
Get the scoop on the new, intense series WGN America‘s 10-episode series Underground depicts the daring journey of seven slaves as they embark on a dangerous journey through the Underground Railroad in search of freedom. Led by blacksmith Noah (Aldis Hodge), they meet a secret abolitionist couple, who helps them evade capture. John Legend […]
CLEVELAND – An underground explosion has been reported in Cleveland Wednesday afternoon. Cleveland State University Police blocked off Euclid Avenue at East 30th Street, but have since re-opened Euclid Avenue. Scorch marks can be seen around the manhole cover. newsnet5.com’s Homa Bash reports a transformer blew up underground. READ MORE: NewsNet5.com Article and First […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Now that filming for the movie “I Alex Cross” is completed at the intersection of Lakeside and Ontario, the Cleveland Division of Water (CWD) is resuming work to complete repairs on the break that occurred on Labor Day. CWD crews will repair the 3″ connection to the courthouse as well as […]