Entertainment
Beth Harris, Associated Press
Alex Trebek Wins Posthumous Trophy At Daytime Emmys
Alex Trebek won a posthumous Daytime Emmy as game show host and “Jeopardy!" earned game show honors on Friday night.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: ‘F9: The Fast Saga’ Has Its Moments, But Ultimately A Weaker Entry In ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise
Vin Diesel and crew have been rolling out movies for two decades now and the series has a fiercely loyal following, to the tune of the saga grossing over $5 billion worldwide while its protagonists evolved from street racing bandits in southern California to James Bond/Mission: Impossible-level superheroes.3 years ago
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer
Spears Set To Make Rare Remarks To Conservatorship Judge
In a highly anticipated hearing, Britney Spears is expected to address the court in the conservatorship that has controlled her money and affairs for 13 years.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: Disney/Pixar’s ‘Luca’ Is A Colorful, Fun Look Back At The Innocence Of Youth
Fresh off their win for best animated film at the 2021 Academy Awards, Disney and Pixar are ready to get back in the water (pun intended) with their newest release, “Luca” - a coming-of-age fantasy/comedy that premiered Friday on the Disney+ streaming platform.3 years ago
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Judge OKs Weinstein’s Extradition For California Rape Case
A New York judge on Tuesday approved disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s extradition to California, where he faces additional sexual assault charges.3 years ago
Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Top Dog! Pekingese Named Wasabi Wins Westminster Show
A Pekingese named Wasabi has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.3 years ago
Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
Ned Beatty, Indelible In ‘Deliverance,’ ‘Network’ Dies At 83
Ned Beatty’s manager, Deborah Miller, said he died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones. He was 83.3 years ago
Andy Farnsworth, KSL NewsRadio
Review: ‘In The Heights’ An Energetic, Enjoyable Movie Musical Spotlighting People On The Margins
The award-winning Broadway musical about a group of people living in a heavily Latin American neighborhood of New York City finally made its big-screen debut in theaters and on HBO Max.3 years ago
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
