Entertainment
Online Auction Features Items from Carol Channing’s Rancho Mirage Estate
Carol Channing’s Tony and Golden Globe awards, stage-worn costumes and other items from the entertainer’s Rancho Mirage estate were auctioned off today. According to Abell Auction Co., Channing’s 1964 Tony Award for her lead role in the musical “Hello, Dolly!” sold for $22,000, and her 1968 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in “Thoroughly Modern
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Christian Sesma and Mike Hatton discuss the premiere for their new film, ‘Take Back’ this Thursday at the Mary Pickford
“Take Back,” an action film shot in the Coachella Valley will hold its red carpet premiere at the Mary Pickford movie theater in Cathedral City Thursday at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to show up as the stars arrive for the premiere. “Take Back” stars Mickey Rourke, Michael Jai White, and James Russo. Director
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Coachella Valley Arena’s Director of booking previews possible future concerts
Officials finally broke ground on the 11,000 Coachella Valley Arena in Thousand Palms. The arena will certainly be a game-changer for the valley.. giving residents and visitors new, year-round options for entertainment. Joe Walsh of the Eagles spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony, even hinting that the legendary band could play on opening night. Rock guitarist,
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Barry Manilow’s holiday concerts for charity set to return in December
Pop culture icon and music legend Barry Manilow will once again perform five holiday concerts to raise funds for 25 charities in the Coachella Valley. Manilow’s “A Gift of Love” holiday concerts is scheduled to return from Dec. 7 to Dec 12 at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert. Tickets range from $59.99 to $499.99. A limited number of VIP tickets range from $500 to $2,000 and
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Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena discuss launch of Caliwater in Joshua Tree
Here in the desert, we’re surrounded by cacti, but did you know there are health benefits to drinking cactus water? Actress Vanessa Hudgens and her business partner Oliver Trevena recently launched their own organic beverage-company in Joshua Tree and they’re donating some of the profits to No Kid Hungry, with five cents of each can
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Anne Douglas, widow of late actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Anne Douglas, the widow of Kirk Douglas and stepmother of Michael Douglas, died Thursday in California. She was 102. Douglas died at her home in Beverly Hills, according to an obituary provided by spokeswoman Marcia Newberger. No cause of death was given. Kirk Douglas, the Hollywood legend who starred in
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Palm Springs supper club Purple Room making progress toward raising $240,000 to keep doors open
The stage is quiet. The tables are empty, and so is the bar at the Purple Room on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Having hosted stars in the past, the place has been closed for 13 months because of state restrictions ordered in response to Covid-19. “There are no answers right now. As I’ve
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Toby Keith to perform at Spotlight 29’s Coachella Crossroads on May 15
Country music superstar Toby Keith will perform at Spotlight 29’s Coachella Crossroads on Saturday, May 15. Coachella Crossroads is an outdoor venue located adjacent to Spotlight 29 Casino. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians broke ground of Coachella Crossroads in January 2018. Toby Keith will be the first ever music act to perform on
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William Shatner Visits Eye on the Desert!
Legendary actor, author and equestrian William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in three seasons of Star Trek on TV and through seven feature films paid a virtual visit to Eye on the Desert. He’s promoting his new film, Senior Moment, shot entirely here in the desert. The Palm Springs Cultural Center
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Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely
Lady Gaga’s two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said. A woman brought the dogs to the LAPD’s Olympic Community Police Station, just northwest of downtown, around 6 p.m, said Capt. Jonathan Tippett, commanding officer of the elite Robbery-Homicide Division. Lady
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Continue ReadingFilmed locally, “Senior Moment” finally set for Release
The movie Senior Moment, starring Jean Smart, Christopher Lloyd, Katrina Bowden and William Shatner is set for theatrical and home-streaming release on March 26th. Shot almost entirely on location in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, the film follows Shatner and Lloyd on a series of misadventures. Those hi-jinks ultimately lead Shatner’s character, Victor Martin,
Continue Reading Variety Magazine Event goes Virtual, Honoring big Stars
Steven Gaydos, the Vice President of Content for Variety Magazine has been prepping for the Variety Impact Awards and Ten Directors to Watch event, but in an entirely different way this year. This year’s event will honor actor Glenn Close for her turn in Hillbilly Elegy, and Director Steve McQueen for his impressive body of
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Palm Springs film society shifts focus from festival to membership and sees growth
Despite having to cancel the Palm Springs International Film Festival due to the pandemic, the Palm Springs International Film Society has continued to bring films to its members in unique virtual experiences. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke with the film society to learn how they’ve reached a greater audience than ever before. “The film
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Palm Canyon Theatre offers Thanksgiving Day streaming of ‘Popcorn Falls’ production
How about a feast for the eyes after your Thanksgiving feast? Palm Canyon Theatre is offering streaming of their production, “Popcorn Falls” for one day only. Two local actors play over 20 characters in this live-action comedy. “The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them
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Eye on the Desert interviews Entertainer Rick Ross
Rick Ross, a talented valley entertainer who plays keyboards, sax and performs great vocals join us on the Eye.
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Chef Freddy from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino whips up delicious fried chicken in his own unique way on”Eye on the Desert”.Aired: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5ai— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020 Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles
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