Entertainment
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO
REVIEW: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a near-perfect, crowd-pleasing movie sequel and well worth a trip to the theater
After 36 years of waiting, TOP GUN: MAVERICK returns audiences to the high-speed aerial adventures of Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, ace fighter pilot. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says the movie is everything fans could have hoped for and is one of the best sequels he's seen in many years, if not ever.2 years ago
The Associated Press
At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial
A jury is set to hear closing arguments in Johnny Depp’s high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.2 years ago
Brian Lowry, CNN
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ brings ‘Star Wars’ out of the desert and onto Disney+
What was Obi-Wan Kenobi up to during those years when he was watching over Luke Skywalker after the Republic's fall in "Revenge of the Sith?"2 years ago
Associated Press
‘How to Murder Your Husband’ writer found guilty of murdering husband
A jury in Portland, Oregon, has convicted a self-published romance novelist — who once wrote an essay titled "How to Murder Your Husband" — of fatally shooting her husband four years ago. KOIN-TV reports the Multnomah County jury of seven women and five men delivered a guilty verdict Wednesday on a second-degree murder charge after deliberating over two days in the death of chef Daniel Brophy.2 years ago
Radhika Marya, CNN
Depeche Mode’s Andy Fletcher dies at 60
Andy Fletcher, a keyboardist and founding member of Depeche Mode, has died, the band announced on their official social media channels. He was 60 years old.2 years ago
Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ star, dead at 67
Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and the Martin Scorsese mob classic "Goodfellas," has died.2 years ago
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press
Amber Heard ends testimony asking Depp to ‘leave me alone’
Amber Heard told jurors that a harassment campaign waged against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp has left her humiliated and scared for her life from multiple death threats, and said she just wants Depp to "leave me alone.”2 years ago
The Associated Press
Kevin Spacey charged in UK with 4 counts of sexual assault
British prosecutors have charged actor Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men.2 years ago
Associated Press
Josh Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ reality show gets 12 years in child porn case
A federal judge has sentenced reality TV's Josh Duggar to about 12 1/2 years in prison for his conviction on one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. Prosecutors had asked the court to sentence the former "19 Kids and Counting" star on Wednesday to the maximum 20 years.2 years ago
Chloe Melas, CNN
Oprah Winfrey visits Ellen DeGeneres in her final week of shows
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" will air its final episode this week and the talk show is wrapping up its 19 seasons with some major star power.2 years ago
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press
Depp retakes witness stand, calls Heard’s allegations insane
Johnny Depp called his ex-wife’s accusations of sexual and physical abuse “insane” as he returned to the witness stand in his libel suit against Amber Heard.2 years ago
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press
Witness for Depp cryptically contradicts key Heard witness
Jurors in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard heard a snippet of testimony contradicting one of Heard’s key witnesses, but much of the context was stripped away.2 years ago
Associated Press
Video game workers create first union at big U.S. game maker
Video game workers at a division of game publisher Activision Blizzard have voted to unionize, creating the first labor union at a large U.S. video game company.2 years ago
MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
Actor Angela Lansbury to receive a special Tony Award
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced Monday that the legendary actor will receive a 2022 special Tony for lifetime achievement in the theater.2 years ago
Associated Press
Creator of ‘Star Wars’ X-wing and Death Star dies at 90
The man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films has died. Colin Cantwell was 90.2 years ago
Emmy Abbassi, CNN
Rare 1939 Detective Comics issue that introduced Batman approaches $1.5M record as auction winds down
The comic that introduced the world to Batman in 1939 is set to fetch more than $1 million at auction this weekend.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Ed Sheeran announces birth of second daughter
British singer-songerwriter Ed Sheeran has announced the birth of his second daughter, saying he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn were “over the moon’’ at the baby's arrival.2 years ago
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO
REVIEW: “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” movie is a fun mess of nostalgia and contemporary humor with a lot of cameos thrown in
The easter eggs and cameos are fast and furious in the new CG/animation/live-action hybrid movie CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS, streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. Decades after their cartoon series went off the air, Chip and Dale must put aside old differences to search for a missing former castmate. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says it had some very funny moments and his kids definitely liked it.2 years ago
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO
REVIEW: ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ movie sequel gives fans of the hugely popular TV series more of what they want
All of the beloved TV show cast returns for DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA, which sees the Crawleys deal with new family challenges, health issues and a movie being made at the beloved mansion. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says fans of the series will undoubtedly love the new movie, while those who aren't familiar with the characters' histories will probably rely on their significant others for clarification and explanation, but nonetheless can enjoy a pleasant story with gorgeous costumes and well-crafted witty banter.2 years ago
NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Associated Press
Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79
The Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for “Chariots of Fire” and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Reports: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby boy in LA
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed a baby boy, according to multiple reports.2 years ago
NARDOS HAILE, Associated Press
Taylor Swift gets honorary degree from New York University
Taylor Swift has Grammys galore and now she has a new title — “doctor.”2 years ago
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press
Amber Heard’s friend says she saw bruises inflicted by Depp
A friend of actor Amber Heard has testified that she saw the bruises and cuts left in the aftermath of multiple incidents of abuse inflicted by Heard’s ex-husband, Johnny Depp.2 years ago
