Entertainment

In 1991, when actor Mila Kunis moved to the United States, her family left their home in what was t...
Gabriel Kinder, CNN

Mila Kunis responds to the war in Ukraine by raising millions of dollars to aid those who are suffering

In early March, Mila Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, launched Stand With Ukraine, with the goal of raising $30 million. To date, the campaign has raised more than $36 million, and more than 75,000 people have donated.
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Khaby Lame has unseated Charli D'Amelio to become the most popular person on TikTok. He has some 14...
Faith Karimi, CNN

This wordless comedian is now the most-followed person on TikTok

Comedian Khaby Lame has become the king of TikTok — all without uttering a word.
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Composer John Williams attends the 40 Years of Star Wars panel during the 2017 Star Wars Celebratio...
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

After more than six decades of making bicycles soar, sending swimmers panicking and other spellbinding close encounters, John Williams is putting the final notes on what may be his last film score.
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Michael J. Fox will be honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for his contribu...
CNN wire

Michael J. Fox to be awarded honorary Oscar

Michael J. Fox will be honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for his contributions to film and his efforts to help cure Parkinson's disease.
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FILE -- Actor and comedian Bill Cosby returns to the courtroom after a break with his spokesman And...
BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press

Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975

Civil trial jurors have found that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
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One of Elon Musk's children has petitioned a California court to recognize her new name and gender,...
Chris Isidore, CNN Business

Elon Musk’s child tells court she no longer wants ‘to be related’ to her dad

One of Elon Musk's children has petitioned a California court to recognize her new name and gender, saying she no longer wishes to be related to her famous and wealthy father "in any way, shape or form."
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FILE -- Actor and comedian Bill Cosby returns to the courtroom after a break with his spokesman And...
ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer

Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over

After two days of deliberations, jurors in a civil trial deciding on sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby will have to start from scratch on Monday.
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Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” is an all-new, original feature film that presents the definit...
LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer

‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1

“Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020 blasted off with $51 million in its debut weekend in North America, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Not only did it open lower than expected, but it also failed to conquer “Jurassic […]
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Actor and comedian Robert Smigel performs as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog...
Oliver Darcy and Adrienne Winston, CNN

Production team with ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ arrested in House building

Members of a production team for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested earlier this week by police as they filmed a comedy segment at the US Capitol.
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In Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” Buzz (voice of Chris Evans) returns to the planet he’s b...
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: Latest Disney/Pixar movie ‘Lightyear’ is a better-than-average sci-fi tale helped by its ‘Toy Story’ connection

In the new Disney/Pixar film LIGHTYEAR, fans get a chance to see why the toy Buzz Lightyear did some of the things he did in the TOY STORY movies, and why his owner Andy wanted the toy in the first place. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says it's a very meta concept and a better than average sci-fi movie with some hilarious characters and moments that will please many, but definitely not all Disney fans.
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(L-R) Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson attend The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Antholo...
LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press

Ripley’s denies claim Kardashian damaged iconic Monroe dress

Ripley's Believe It or Not! on Thursday denied claims that Kim Kardashian's wearing of the iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday” dress to the Met Gala left it with new damage.
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Actor Kevin Spacey (C) arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 16, 2022 in London, England...
The Associated Press

Kevin Spacey ‘strenuously’ denies sex charges, granted bail

Kevin Spacey “strenuously denies” allegations of sexual assault, his lawyer said Thursday, as the Oscar-winning actor appeared in a London court to face five charges of offenses against three men.
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Mariah Carey performs during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 20...
MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer

Mariah Carey, Neptunes to get in Songwriters Hall of Fame

Silenced for two years, the Songwriters Hall of Fame is ready to party again, welcoming a diverse set of artists for its Class of 2022.
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Zac Efron and Kodiak (Image Courtesy Kodiak)...
Merri Moeller, KSL TV

‘Long-time fan’ Zac Efron joins Utah-based food company as chief brand officer

Efron said he has been a long-time fan of Kodiak products and is passionate about inspiring customers to explore the outdoors, eat well, and support worthy causes. 
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I AM The Journey...
Carlole Mikita, KSL TV

‘I AM: The Journey’ based on President Russell M. Nelson’s counsel opens Saturday

The Center for Latter-day Saint Arts is sponsoring an international production of “I AM: The Journey.” It’s a music, dance, and art production that was based on President Russell M. Nelson's counsel to 'root out racism.'
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FILE: "Squid Game" — a fictional drama from South Korea — is Netflix's "biggest-ever series at ...
Scottie Andrew, CNN

A real-life ‘Squid Game’ competition is coming to Netflix

Netflix announced "Squid Game: The Challenge," a new reality competition show based on the original series as 456 competitors try to win $4.56 million.
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The face that launched 1,000 tweets: Warner Bros. teased Ryan Gosling as Ken in the upcoming "Barbi...
Scottie Andrew, CNN

A first look at Ryan Gosling in ‘Barbie’ has sent the internet into a frenzy

Gosling will play the tanned, toned and plastic boyfriend of Margot Robbie's Barbie as the first official image of Gosling as the character is out to the public.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Britney Spears (L) and Sam Asghari arrive at the premiere of Sony ...
Chloe Melas, CNN

Britney Spears granted restraining order against ex Jason Alexander after he broke into her home

Britney Spears' ex-husband Jason Alexander appeared in court this week to face charges for breaking into the singer's home on her wedding day.
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An image of the late Taylor Hawkins is projected onto a screen during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards...
MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer

Members of Queen, the Police, Rush to honor Taylor Hawkins

The London-based tribute concert for Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins will include Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, Oasis’ Liam Gallagher and comedian Dave Chappelle.
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'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' has several scheduled performances this week....
Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Broadway production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ opens in Salt Lake

It's opening night for the Broadway touring company of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Eccles Theatre. This is the company’s final stop and they are excited to pull out all the stops.
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John Stamos, left, wanted his friend Bob Saget included in the In Memoriam segment during the 2022 ...
Marianne Garvey

John Stamos ‘disappointed’ In Memoriam tribute at Tonys didn’t include Bob Saget

John Stamos wanted his friend Bob Saget included in the In Memoriam segment during Sunday's Tony Awards.
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BTS will be pressing pause to pursue solo projects, the K-Pop group announced on June 14. (Credit: ...
Chloe Melas and Mitchell McCluskey and Alicia Lee, CNN

BTS will take a break to pursue solo projects

BTS will be pressing pause to pursue solo projects, the K-Pop group announced Tuesday.
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Actor Kevin Spacey during his arraignment for sexual assault charges at Nantucket District Court on...
The Associated Press

Kevin Spacey to face London court on sexual offense charges

British police say actor Kevin Spacey is expected to appear in a court in London this week after he was charged with sexual offenses against three men.
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Philip Baker Hall poses for a picture at the premiere of HBO's " Curb Your Enthusiasm" season 7 hel...
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

Philip Baker Hall, of ‘Hard Eight,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 90

Philip Baker Hall, the prolific character actor of film and theater who starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s early movies and who memorably hunted down a long-overdue library book in “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 90.
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