The ‘Office' Chili Scene is Funny — It's Also ‘Tremendously Sad,' Says Brian Baumgartner

The 'Office' Chili Scene is Funny — It's Also 'Tremendously Sad,' Says Brian Baumgartner

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Top Entertainment Headlines It's Wednesday, Sep. 14th Here are today's top stories. 1 The 'Office' Chili Scene is Funny — It's Also 'Tremendously Sad,' Says Brian Baumgartner When Brian Baumgartner filmed the "Kevin's famous chili" scene on "The Office" over a decade ago, he hadn't expected it to become the pop culture phenomenon that it still is today. "I think at the moment that it was happening — I don't think, I know — I was totally unaware that I would be talking about chili now," he told TODAY over Zoom. Read More → 2 Day 2 of Jury Deliberations at R. Kelly's Child Porn Trial Jurors at R. Kelly's federal trial are deliberating for a second day in Chicago Wednesday, sorting through a month of evidence and arguments on 13 charges accusing the R&B singer of producing child pornography, enticing minors for sex and rigging his 2008 child porn trial. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday after Judge Harry Leinenweber gave them instructions, including explicit descriptions of what constitutes sexual abuse. Early Wednesday, jurors wrote several questions to the judge, at least one indicating the panelists may be grappling with some of the case's legal complexities. Read More → 3 Police Looking Into Social Media Post Sharing Rapper's Location Before PnB Rock's Slaying Police are looking into a social media post as part of their investigation into the shooting death of rapper PnB Rock at Inglewood's Roscoe's House of Chicken N' Waffles. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the robbery and death of Philadelphia rapper Rakim Allen, better known as his stage name PnB Rock, who was fatally shot on Tuesday around 1:15 p.m. during a busy lunch hour. Read More → 4 Gisele Bündchen Says She's Done Her 'Part' in Tom Brady Marriage Gisele Bündchen believes marriage is a team sport. Amid reports that she and husband Tom Brady may be on the rocks, the supermodel opened up about her role as an NFL wife and the sacrifices she has made to make their relationship work. ""I've done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom]," she shared with Elle in an interview published Sept. 13. "I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams." Read More → 5 Ryan Reynolds' Doctor Discovers Polyp During 'Potentially Life-Saving' Colonoscopy Ryan Reynolds is turning his medical scare into an educational moment. The "Free Guy" actor recently underwent his first colonoscopy and learned he had a polyp on his colon. Reynold's doctor revealed the results of the process, as seen in a video the 45-year-old shared on Instagram on Sept. 13. Read More → 6 Sponsored Take Control of Your Health Promoted by Dexcom Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be overwhelming and isolating, but witnessing others navigate those challenges and lead fulfilling lives can motivate and inspire patients while signaling that they are not alone in their health journeys. That's where Fixing Us comes in. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112