Entertainment
Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer
Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad’s’ Linc, Dies At 81
Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81.3 years ago
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer
After Pandemic Pause, Avengers Swing, Soar Into Disneyland
Now that it’s getting safer to assemble, the Avengers are descending on Disneyland.3 years ago
Peter Rosen
Musicians Slowly Return To The Stage After Live Music Stopped Due To COVID-19
Musicians have slowly started making their way back to the stage after live music in clubs and at concerts and festivals stopped more than a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: Netflix’s ‘Dog Gone Trouble’ Only Worth The Trouble For Younger Kids
I give it 1 out of 4 stars for any adults who would watch it, but my younger kids liked it a lot so I’ll be generous and say 3 out of 4 for young kids.3 years ago
Hillel Italie, AP National Writer
‘Hooked On A Feeling’ Singer B.J. Thomas Dies At 78
B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” has died. He was 78.3 years ago
Associated Press
Gavin MacLeod, ‘Love Boat’ Captain, Dies At 90
Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved stardom as Murray Slaughter, the sardonic TV news writer on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” before going on to even bigger fame as the cheerful Capt. Stubing on “The Love Boat,” has died. He was 90.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: Use Of Sound, Suspense Draws You Into ‘A Quiet Place Part II’
“A Quiet Place,” was a hold-your-breath, tension-filled sci-fi suspense movie about two parents trying to protect their family from alien creatures who hunt humans by sound. Part II has seen its release date moved several times because Krasinski wanted it to open in theaters. Now, that day has finally come!3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL Newsradio
Review: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson Shine In Disney’s ‘Cruella’
After the success of Angelina Jolie’s “Maleficent” and its sequel, Disney is going back to the vault to make another live-action movie telling the backstory of an animated villain. This time, it’s Cruella De Vil.3 years ago
Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
Howard Names College Of Fine Arts For Chadwick Boseman
Howard University announced that it will name its newly re-established College of Fine Arts after famed alum Chadwick Boseman.3 years ago
Joseph Pisani, AP Retail Writer
Amazon To Buy MGM, Studio Behind James Bond And ‘Shark Tank’
Amazon is going Hollywood. The online shopping giant is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.3 years ago
Jill Disis, CNN Business
Amazon Reportedly In Talks To Buy MGM As Streaming Wars Intensify
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age.3 years ago
The Associated Press
AT&T, Discovery Join Media Brands As Cord-Cutting Encroaches
The new media company enters a streaming arena that has been flooded in the past two years with new players including those owned by AT&T and Discovery which operate HBO Max and Discovery+, respectively.3 years ago
David Bauder, AP Entertainment Writer
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters And Go-Go’s In Rock Hall On First Try
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot.3 years ago
Marianne Garvey, CNN
Broadway Shows ‘Lion King,’ ‘Hamilton’ And ‘Wicked’ Set Reopening Dates
Broadway will be back. Hit musicals "Hamilton," "Wicked" and "The Lion King" have announced they will return to the stage on September 14.3 years ago
Hillel Italie and Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Lloyd Price, Singer And Early Rock Influence, Dies At 88
Singer-songwriter Lloyd Price, an early rock ’n roll star and enduring maverick whose hits included such up-tempo favorites as “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Personality” and the semi-forbidden “Stagger Lee,” has died. He was 88.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ A Solid, If Unspectacular, Start To New Animated Series
It’s been almost six months since Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” ended, and many Star Wars fans want more - and that’s what we get on May the Fourth with “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” a new animated series from Lucasfilm on Disney+.3 years ago
Brooke Lefferts, Associated Press
Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-Winning ‘Moonstruck’ Star, Dies At 89
Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” has died. She was 89.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: Thriller ‘Without Remorse’ Brings Clancy Novel Star To Amazon Prime
Back in the late 1980s it seemed like everyone was walking around reading one Tom Clancy book or another.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: ‘The Mitchells Vs The Machines’ Brings Hilarious, Family Fun To Netflix
No blockbuster movie releases are coming to theaters this weekend, but a new Netflix release is bringing some hilarious, family fun to your TV.3 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Garth Brooks Concert Coming To SLC This July
Seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks has announced a July 17 concert that will be held at Rice-Eccles Stadium.3 years ago
Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture At A Social Distanced Oscars
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao also became just the second woman — and the first woman of color — to win best director.3 years ago
Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
DMX Being Mourned During Memorial Service At Barclays Center
Rapper DMX is being mourned at a memorial with family and close friends at the Barclays Center in New York.3 years ago
Carole Makita, KSL TV
Ballet West Returns With ‘Nutcracker’ Ballerina Rylee Rogers
Ballet West returns to the Capitol Theatre stage over the weekend with three performances of "The Glass Slipper." The production features a young dancer we at KSL-TV News have been following for years.3 years ago
