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Chef Freddy and Fried Chicken!

September 2, 2020 8:26 AM Patrick Evans

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

Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

August 28, 2020 7:11 PM Associated Press

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

Musician Trini Lopez dies from COVID-19 complications

August 11, 2020 3:08 PM Jesus Reyes

Musician, actor, and longtime valley resident Trinidad “Trini” Lopez was pronounced dead at the age of 83 on Tuesday due to complications with pneumonia and COVID-19. Filmmaker P. David Ebersole, who just finished shooting a documentary on Lopez with Todd Hughes, confirmed to the Associated Press that Lopez died from complications of COVID-19 at Desert

Modernism Week considering virtual event for Fall Preview in October

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM Jesus Reyes

The upcoming Modernism Week Fall Preview will not offer in-person events this year. The event could be held online this year though. According to officials, the Modernism Week team is developing virtual programming that would be accessed from its website. Tickets for these virtual events will be available at modernismweek.com. “As we continue to review

New season of the Bachelorette may be filming in the Coachella Valley

July 8, 2020 1:51 PM Jesus Reyes

The next season of the hit ABC series, “The Bachelorette” may be filmed in the Coachella Valley. The next season of the Bachelorette is rumored to be filming exclusively at the La Quinta Resort & Club. Steve Carbone, aka Reality Steve, a blogger focused on the Bachelor/Bachelorette, first reported on June 26 that the show

Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, & J.K. Simmons discuss new film ‘Palm Springs’

July 6, 2020 8:23 PM Jesus Reyes, Peter Daut

Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut to discuss their upcoming film “Palm Springs.” The romantic comedy debuts this month on Hulu. One of the big things a lot of local residents have pointed out is that the film isn’t shot in Palm Springs. Samberg said it was their

PSUSD Celebrates the Arts & Art Education

June 25, 2020 11:53 AM Patrick Evans

The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating and showcasing the visual and performing arts in a special to air on KESQ News Channel 3 this Saturday the 27th at 7 p.m. Coordinating all the talent is David Green, Director of Musical Theater University, which calls PSUSD’s Rancho Mirage High School home. MTU trains students

Scott Nevins discusses ‘Voices of Hope’, a livestream concert benefiting Desert AIDS Project.

June 16, 2020 12:13 AM Justin Tarpening

Friday, June 19. 7 PM to 8 PMStreaming on Desert Aids Project’s Facebook and Youtube pages or visit DesertAidsProject.org/hope to sign up for email notification.

Palm Springs ShortFest goes virtual and releases line-up

June 4, 2020 11:17 AM City News Service

More than 300 films from dozens of countries were selected to take part in this year’s Palm Springs International ShortFest, which will be held virtually later this month due to health concerns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced today. ShortFest, the largest film festival for short films in the United States, is set for

Fitz and Friends Concert to Raise Money for CVRM

May 12, 2020 4:20 PM Patrick Evans

The Fitz and Friends show from last Sunday that was partially pre-empted by the NASCAR rain delay has been scheduled for full showing this Saturday on Fox 11 at 7 p.m. Jim Fitzgerald, better known as “Fitz in the Morning”, radio personality Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on CV 104.3 FM put together a special broadcast

“Best of Jimi FITZ and Friends” Music Performances to air on Fox 11 Saturday at 7 p.m.

May 26, 2020 6:30 PM KESQ STAFF

“Best of Jimi FITZ and Friends” Music Performances to air on KDFX Fox 11 TV The Gulf California Broadcast Company is proud to announce that KDFX, FOX 11 – Palm Springs will partner with Wendy Jayne Productions on a “Best of Jimi FITZ and Friends” music special benefitting the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Hosted by

Beloved Comedic Actor Fred Willard Dies

May 18, 2020 6:07 AM Patrick Evans

Fred Willard, who created inimitable characters in movies like “Best in Show” and “Anchorman” and “This is Spinal Tap” has died of natural causes according to his family. He was 86 years old. Willard also made entertaining appearances on “Everybody Loves Raymond” where he was nominated for 4 Emmy awards, and most recently as Frank

Live Entertainment Returns to Bernie’s: Outside

May 13, 2020 5:31 AM Patrick Evans

Local entertainer Chris Lomeli has been serenading people from afar since the pandemic closed bars and restaurants, and essentially shut down the music scene in the Coachella Valley. Each week, he has performed a virtual concert from Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club, though the establishment was closed. The owners opened the doors to him and

FAMOUS SELF-PROCLAIMED RECLUSE DISCUSSES TIPS TO KEEP SANE AT HOME

April 8, 2020 11:25 PM Justin Tarpening

Grammy Award Winning Artist Christopher Cross Diagnosed with Covid-19 Corona Virus.

April 3, 2020 12:44 PM Patrick Evans

5-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross confirmed that he was battling coronavirus in post on his Facebook pages Friday. Cross, whose soft rock hits “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” and “Sailing” were part of the soundtrack of the early 1980s, wrote, “I’m sorry to report that I am between the increasing number of Individuals