Entertainment
Diane Keaton dies at age 79; Starred in ‘Annie Hall,’ `Godfather’ films
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Actress Diane Keaton, the prolific and idiosyncratic screen star whose portrayal of Woody Allen’s love interest in 1977’s “Annie Hall” brought her an Oscar for best actress, has died at the age of 79, People reported today. The publication reported that Keaton died in California, but no details were immediately available
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Sir Gary Oldman places handprints, footprints outside TCL Chinese Theatre
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – Sir Gary Oldman, a Palm Springs resident, placed his handprints and footprints in cement in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre today, honoring him for a career that has brought him three Best Actor Oscar nominations. “I am all too aware of the hundreds of talented artists that have
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Lineup released for the 2025 Dinah Music Festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– LGBTQ+ trailblazer Mariah Hanson released the 2025 lineup for her epic Dinah Grand Finale full of rising stars, queer icons and aspiring LGBTQ+ talent. The festival will take place September 24-28 at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs, celebrating the long-lasting legacy Hanson has created with the iconic queer women’s festival.
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Maroon 5 brings their ‘Moves like Jagger’ to the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)– Grammy Award winning band Maroon 5 announced they will bring their U.S. arena tour to Acrisure Arena this upcoming October. This show is set to take place on October 8th with tickets for this anticipated event going on sale June 27th, following the release of their new single and music video
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Plaza Theatre receives $1 million donation from real estate figure
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The under-renovation Plaza Theatre has received a $1 million donation from local real estate entrepreneur Brad Prescott, the theater announced today. In addition to the initial seven-figure sum, Prescott, through his Brad Prescott Foundation, promised to match up to $1 million in additional donations, according to a statement from the
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10 days of unique designs and lifestyles during Modernism Week
Desert modernism defines Palm Springs’ unique style. Whether you’re visiting or a local, the next 10 days offers a chance to explore the city’s design, architecture, and lifestyle. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony has what you can look forward to during Modernism Week.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor’s pink home in Palm Springs sold
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s colorful, iconic Palm Springs home has been sold, according to a report by TopTenRealEstateDeals. The pink home was built for Zsa Zsa’s sister, Magda Gabor, in 1964 by her fourth husband, Arthur “Tony” Gallucci. It became Zsa Zsa’s home after Magda died in 1997. Photos courtesy of Michael Roth The home is
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Footballer-turned-actor Carl Weathers, who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
BY MARK KENNEDYUpdated 11:43 AM PST, February 2, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his
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‘Golden Bachelor’ wedding brings ABC reality stars to the desert. Watch it on KESQ tonight
The real-time “I dos” for ABC’s “Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner and his fiancée Theresa Nist will be heard live across the nation as the network broadcasts the reality show’s climactic wedding. It also sounds like they’ll be heard here in the Coachella Valley. Current social media posts of cast members and neighborhood reports from residents
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SAG-AFTRA reach tentative deal to end strike
The SAG-AFTRA actors’ union reached a tentative labor agreement today with Hollywood studios, bringing an end to a strike that spanned 118 days and brought the entertainment industry to a nearly complete stop. No details of the tentative agreement were immediately released. The strike will officially end at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. There was no
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Eagles bassist, co-founder Randy Meisner dies at 77
Funeral services were pending today for Randy Meisner, a singer, bassist and co-founder of the Eagles best known for co-writing and singing “Take It to the Limit,” one of the band’s many major hits. Meisner died Wednesday night in Los Angeles at age 77 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a
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Inside Elizabeth Taylor’s remodeled Palm Springs vacation home now listed for $4.9 million
Elizabeth Taylor’s former vacation home in Palm Springs is now on the market for $4,950,000, after being available for rent for the past few years. Once called Casa Elizabeth, the recently remodeled Casa De Coachella, marks a partnership between kathy ireland Worldwide and Zoom Casa, and was unveiled today. Ireland originally decorated the four-bedroom, five-bath
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A SAG strike could potentially have a multimillion dollar impact on the Coachella Valley
As the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists National Board voted on a strike Thursday, July 13th. Coachella Valley businesses are biting their nails on the impact it will have on the local economy. The strike is on midnight July 14th, affecting the 2020 TV Theatrical Contract. A local business
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Actors delay potential strike against studios and streaming services, extending contract negotiations
Originally Published: 30 JUN 23 22:44 ET Updated: 30 JUN 23 23:02 ET By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A union representing about 160,000 actors has put plans to go on strike against major studios and streaming services on hold. The contract between the actors and an alliance of studios had been due
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Palm Springs ShortFest is gearing up for a great week, with one film bringing back that original animation feel
Check out all the Palm Springs International Short Fest has to offer here.And if you want more information on the Film Mushka visit their website.
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Firebirds Families, get to know the Firebirds babies!
You know their names. You’ve seen their scores and saves! Now we’re taking a closer look at the families supporting the Firebirds on and off the ice. It’s a season of firsts for the Firebirds, from breaking in the ice at the Acrisure Arena, to witnessing first words! The Rafferty and Poturalski family are both
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