Entertainment
Frank Pallotta, CNN Business
Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Comes With An Out-Of-This-World Price Tag
Disney revealed pricing for its new, highly anticipated Star Wars hotel on Wednesday — and the cost to immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away for a few days will not come cheap.3 years ago
Associated Press
Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dead At Age 70
Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. He was 70.3 years ago
Tamara Vaifanua
The Monarch Unveils New Art Installation By The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne
Ogden Contemporary Arts is featuring an artist that music lovers out there may recognize — Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. KSL TV caught up with him at the Monarch museum to check out his new art exhibit.3 years ago
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL NEWSRADIO
REVIEW: Netflix’s Energetic & Colorful Animated Musical ‘Vivo’ A Perfect Movie For Family Night
Netflix's new animated musical "Vivo" is a wonderful movie full of fun and color that the whole family can enjoy, says KSL-TV's Andy Farnsworth. It's full of catchy songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and his musical collaborator on "Hamilton" and "In The Heights."3 years ago
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL NEWSRADIO
REVIEW: Hyper-Violent & Bloody ‘Suicide Squad’ Movie Sequel Is For Hardcore Fans Only
'The Suicide Squad' sequel movie from DC and Warner Bros will appeal to fans of the comic book series, but KSL TV's Andy Farnsworth says the over-the-top levels of blood and gore along with the lack of familiar characters makes it a tough sell to general audiences.3 years ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Broadway Theaters To Require Vaccinations For Audience And Staff
As the Delta variant sweeps across the U.S., Broadway has become the latest to issue guidelines regarding vaccinations. Owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will require audience members and performers as well as staff to be vaccinated for all performances through the month of October.3 years ago
Alex Cabrero
New Japanese Exhibit Opens At Utah Museum Of Fine Arts
Before Alex Cabrero left Utah with the KSL Olympic crew to come to Tokyo, he visited the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City where a brand new exhibit just happened to open around the same time the Games got going.3 years ago
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL NEWSRADIO
Review: ‘The Green Knight’ Movie Is Great Art, But Not Great Entertainment
A24 Films' "The Green Knight" is cinema as art, but it's also the kind of movie your college professor makes you watch in English Lit class.3 years ago
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL NEWSRADIO
Review: ‘Stillwater’ Runs Deep Thanks To Great Performances, Intriguing Story
In "Stillwater," Matt Damon experiences the best and worst parts of being an American living abroad while trying to prove his daughter is innocent of murder.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: Chemistry Of Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson Keeps Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie From Sinking
Disney's "Jungle Cruise" movie has great lead actors and the trademark bad puns, but ultimately what you think of the movie may depend on how much you like the ride at the theme parks.3 years ago
The Associated Press
ZZ Top: Bearded Bassist Dusty Hill Dies In His Sleep At 72
ZZ Top says bassist Dusty Hill, one of the Texas blues trio's bearded figures, has died at his Houston home. He was 72.3 years ago
Marianne Garvey, CNN
‘Arthur’ To End At PBS Kids With Season 25 In 2022
PBS Kids plans to end the iconic children's series "Arthur," screenwriter Kathy Waugh revealed during a recent interview on the "Finding DW" podcast.3 years ago
Lindsey Bahr, ASSOCIATED PRESS
On A Quiet Weekend, ‘Old’ Tops, ‘Snake Eyes’ Sinks
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” easily won a slower weekend at the North American box office, while the G.I. Joe pic “Snake Eyes” lived up to its name.3 years ago
ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
Jolie-Pitt Divorce Judge Disqualified By Appeals Court
A California appeals court on Friday disqualified a private judge being used by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in their divorce case, handing Jolie a major victory.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
REVIEW: ‘Once I Was Engaged’ Continues the Adventures of the Girls From Beloved Movie ‘Once I Was A Beehive’
“Once I Was Engaged” is an earnest and sincere effort at a sequel to a much-loved movie. It’s good, clean family fun with positive messages that anyone can relate to.3 years ago
Tania Dean and Madison Swenson
Snowbasin Cancels Five Events Over Staffing Shortages
Five events in the Blues, Brews & BBQ concert series at Snowbasin have been canceled due to staffing shortages, according to resort officials.3 years ago
Mike Headrick and Angie Denison, KSL TV
Elder Rasband Shares Importance Of This Year’s Pioneer Day Celebration In Utah
For many Utahns, watching or participating in the Days of '47 Parade is a tradition that dates back several generations.3 years ago
Rachel Trent, CNN
Amazon Adds Voices Of Shaq And Melissa McCarthy To Alexa
Alexa is getting a much bigger personality. Amazon announced this week that the voices of Melissa McCarthy and Shaquille O'Neal are now available on Alexa devices.3 years ago
Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer
Biz Markie, Known For Classic Rap Song ‘Just A Friend,’ Dies
Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
REVIEW: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ A Flawed But Superior Sequel, Thanks To Combo Of Looney Tunes, LeBron James
Review: "Space Jam: A New Legacy" has a stronger story and better acting from its lead athlete LeBron James this time out, making a better overall movie than its 1996 predecessor.3 years ago
Madison Swenson
Utah Father, Son Hit Buzzers For First Time On ‘American Ninja Warrior’
A father and son team from Utah became the first duo of its kind to both hit buzzers on NBC's American Ninja Warrior.3 years ago
Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer
‘Black Widow’ Soars To Pandemic Box Office Record
Even with an option to watch “Black Widow” at home, audiences went to the movie theater in pandemic record numbers this weekend to catch the first Marvel movie released in two years.3 years ago
Dan Rason, KSL TV
Utah County Director Writing & Directing Musical About Joseph Smith
George Nelson says "1820: The Musical" is in some ways a counter to "The Book of Mormon" musical that took Broadway by storm, and he hopes his musical has a big audience.3 years ago