Entertainment
Associated Press
Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race
Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.5 months ago
Lindsy Bahr, The Associated Press
‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms
Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling “ Twisters ” to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit made $80.5 million in ticket sales from 4,151 theaters in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.5 months ago
Associated Press
Lou Dobbs, conservative pundit and longtime cable TV host for Fox Business and CNN, dies at 78
Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and veteran cable TV host who was a founding anchor for CNN and later was a nightly presence on Fox Business Network for more than a decade, has died. He was 78.5 months ago
Associated Press
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94.5 months ago
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer
‘Shogun’ leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and ‘The Bear’ sets comedy series record with 23
“The Bear” has gone on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25.5 months ago
Jack Guy, CNN
Jack Black’s band cancels tour after backlash to bandmate’s comment on Trump assassination attempt
Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.5 months ago
Lisa Respers France
Ingrid Andress says she’s checking into rehab after viral national anthem performance: ‘I was drunk last night’
Yet another performer has learned that singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” is not easy.5 months ago
Lindsay Bahr, The Associated Press
‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start
Gru and the minions celebrated a second week in first place at the North American box office this weekend, while a small horror movie called “Longlegs” upset the starry $100 million "Fly Me to the Moon."5 months ago
Hannah Schoenbaum and Mead Gruver, Associated Press
Actor Matthew McConaughey tells governors he is still mulling future run for political office
Actor Matthew McConaughey continued to tease he might run for political office to a room full of governors Friday, joshing about drinking his brand of tequila with at least one of them the night before and taking advice from another to be himself if he ever does run.5 months ago
CNN
Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ dead at 75
Shelley Duvall, best known for her roles in “The Shining” and several acclaimed Robert Altman films, has died, according to reports, citing a family spokesperson and her longtime partner.5 months ago
Carole Mikita
Ryan and Ashley Smith have a vision for future of downtown, and believe it’s possible
Ryan and Ashley Smith imagine a revitalized downtown Salt Lake City and they believe it's possible.6 months ago
Carole Mikita and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Meet the couple trying to revitalize Salt Lake City: Ashley and Ryan Smith
Ryan and Ashley Smith are Utah's new power couple. As owners of the Utah Jazz and the new NHL team, Real Salt Lake, and more, they find themselves in a position of influence.6 months ago
Morgan Lee
Alec Baldwin arrives at courthouse for pretrial hearing over fatal shooting of cinematographer
A New Mexico judge is considering an array of restrictions on evidence, testimony and arguments ahead of a trial for Alec Baldwin.6 months ago
Peter Rosen
The trick to Utah woman’s world-class juggling: Her living room
A Salt Lake City woman has been making a big name for herself in the juggling world and has been called a “phenom” and “the best female juggler ever.”6 months ago
Associated Press
John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season
John Cena has announced his retirement from professional wrestling after two decades in the ring.6 months ago
Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office
After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming with “Despicable Me 4” leading the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday.6 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah’s plan to retain Sundance Film Festival would split it between 2 cities
It appears that Utah's bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home in Park City and its first one in Salt Lake City.6 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough.6 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Your guide to this year’s fashion and music-filled Open Streets in downtown Salt Lake
Downtown Salt Lake's Open Streets events are back with a robust schedule.6 months ago
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, AP Business Writer
Redbox owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.6 months ago
Peter Rosen
Utah Buddhist monk plays the blues
A Buddhist monk walks into a bar. That’s not the set-up for a punchline. For Brad Wheeler, blues musician and Buddhist monk, that’s a matter of life and death.6 months ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio
‘A Woman’s View’: Ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
In the latest podcast episode of ‘A Woman’s View,’ KSL NewsRadio’s Amanda Dickson discussed Fourth of July plans with three guest speakers.6 months ago
Aubrey Shafer
Ogden folk artist pays tribute to his mentor, Justin Townes Earle
Ogden folk artist Sammy Brue is producing an album from the journal of Justin Townes Earle, an idol of his in the industry. Townes Earle died in August 2020.6 months ago
