Entertainment

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Judy Woodruff hosts the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative 5th Anniver...
The Associated Press

PBS’ Judy Woodruff plans to step down as ‘NewsHour’ anchor

Judy Woodruff says she'll be stepping down as anchor of PBS' nightly “NewsHour” program at the end of the year.
2 years ago
The LOVELOUD concert stage. (Credit: Larry Curtis)...
Michael Houck & Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV

LOVELOUD Festival returns after a two year hiatus

The charity festival for LGBTQ+ youth is back again at the Vivint Center after two years due to the pandemic.
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Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Pioneer Theatre’s artistic director finds healing through ‘Hello Dolly’ production

Pioneer Theatre Company's artistic director fought to help her theater survive during the pandemic. Then, she experienced a tragic loss. KSL's Carole Mikita has the story of how a beloved musical, "Hello Dolly," is helping the healing process.
2 years ago
A scene from "Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan." (Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock via ...
Jason Kravarik

Jason lives? The court battle that’s killing ‘Friday the 13th’

For half a decade, "Friday the 13th" has been stuck in a copyright dispute over who owns the original script, with the result, in part, affecting who can use that iconic hockey mask going forward.
2 years ago
Naomi Judd (left), seen here in March 2013 in Los Angeles, died of a self-inflicted firearm wound, ...
Lisa Respers France, CNN

Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted firearm wound, Ashley Judd reveals

Ashley Judd and her family wanted the world to hear from them how Naomi Judd died.
2 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12:  The new iPod Nano is displayed during an Apple special event at ...
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business

After 20 years, Apple retires iPod

Apple said Tuesday it would discontinue production of the last iPod model it still sells, effectively bringing an end to the iconic product line that helped usher in a new era for the music industry and the tech giant.
2 years ago
Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the junior welterweight bout between Montana Love and Gabriel Golla...
The Associated Press

No charges for Mike Tyson for punching airplane passenger

Authorities will not file criminal charges against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson after he was recorded on video punching a fellow first-class passenger aboard a plane at San Francisco International Airport last month.
2 years ago
BOSTON, MA - MAY 10:  Celebrity chef Mario Batali arrives at Boston Municipal Court for his sexual ...
PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press

Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct

Mario Batali was found not guilty of indecent assault and battery on Tuesday, following a swift trial in which the celebrity chef waived his right to have a jury decide his fate.
2 years ago
Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee...
Michael Houck

Sen. Mike Lee asks for new TV ratings that have LGBTQ content in children shows

Utah Senator Mike Lee and four other Republican Senators want to update TV ratings for children's shows with LGBTQ content.
2 years ago
A guest takes a photo during Christie's announcement that it will offer Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Bl...
Oscar Holland, CNN

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe fetches record $195 million

One of Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits has become the most expensive 20th-century artwork ever to go under the hammer.
2 years ago
FILE: The New York Times logo is seen on the headquarters building in New York City. (Photo by Rami...
DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer

Wordle answer changed to avoid fraught word, NY Times says

The New York Times moved swiftly to change Monday's answer to its daily Wordle puzzle out of fear that it would be seen as some sort of commentary on the debate over abortion rights.
2 years ago
BOSTON, MA - MAY 24:  Celebrity chef Mario Batali leaves Boston Municipal Court following an arrain...
PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press

Accuser testifies in Mario Batali sexual misconduct trial

A Massachusetts woman who accused Mario Batali of kissing and groping her while attempting to take a selfie at a Boston restaurant testified Monday that she felt confused and powerless to do anything to stop the celebrity chef.
2 years ago
Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange in Marvel Studios' DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF ...
LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer

‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022

The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.”
2 years ago
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19:  Singer Mickey Gilley, winner of the Triple Crown Award attend the 50th A...
Associated Press

Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86

Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots, has died. He was 86.
2 years ago
Mike Hagerty, seen here attending a screening of HBO's "Somebody Somewhere" on February 23, has die...
Megan Thomas

Mike Hagerty, ‘Friends’ and ‘Somebody Somewhere’ actor, has died

Mike Hagerty, a character actor known for his roles in shows like "Friends" and films like "Overboard," has passed away, Bridget Everett, his costar in HBO's "Somebody Somewhere," said in an Instagram post.
2 years ago
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office will not pursue felony charges against Isaiah Lee, the m...
Cheri Mossburg and Taylor Romine, CNN

Man charged with attacking Dave Chappelle pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges

Isaiah Lee, the man accused of leaping on stage at the Hollywood Bowl and attacking comedian Dave Chappelle, pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor charges in court Friday.
2 years ago
FILE: Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction C...
ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer

No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage

Los Angeles County prosecutors say the man who tackled comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies.
2 years ago
Alec Baldwin speaks during the 2021 RFK Ripple Of Hope Gala at New York Hilton Midtown on December ...
The Associated Press

Wyoming defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin is dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin over online harassment filed by the family of a Wyoming Marine who was killed in Afghanistan.
2 years ago
(L-R): Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Benedict Wong as Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Step...
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ takes you to a darker side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Fans will see a darker side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS starring Benedict Cumberbatch and directed by Sam Raimi. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says if you think you know what's going to happen in the movie based on the trailers, you're probably wrong.
2 years ago
Amber Heard is seen outside court for the start of a civil trial at Fairfax County Circuit Court on...
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press

Amber Heard testifies she was assaulted by Johnny Depp

Amber Heard says she knew she should leave Johnny Depp the first time he hit her, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it.
2 years ago
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Sam Stone

Is May The 4th Star Wars marathon worth the cost of Disney+?

At roughly half the cost of your recently canceled Netflix plan, is the $8 monthly fee for Disney+ worth it for the Star Wars content alone?
2 years ago
"The Rise of Skywalker," the final "Star Wars" movie, will be released on December 19 in the UK. (s...
Kristina Lazzara-Saari, Associated Press

May The 4th Be With You: Utah is most Star Wars-obsessed state + fun facts

Time to raise a glass of blue milk because it's May 4, Star Wars Day.
2 years ago
Actress Ariana DeBose poses with her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'West Side Story' in the...
MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer

Film and stage star Ariana DeBose to host the Tony Awards

New Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will host this year’s Tony Awards.
2 years ago
Amber Heard is seen outside court for the start of a civil trial at Fairfax County Circuit Court on...
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press

Amber Heard to take stand in Johnny Depp’s libel suit

Actor Amber Heard is expected to take the stand in her own defense in a libel suit filed by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.
2 years ago

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