Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker

The Dodgers have done it again — back-to-back World Series champions! AM 570 LA Sports reporter and Dodger Talk host David Vassegh joins KFI's Heather Brooker to break down the emotional Game 7 finish in Toronto, what set this team apart, and how Los Angeles is preparing to celebrate. From clubhouse reaction to parade day logistics, David shares exclusive insights from behind the scenes and what t...

The Weasley twins are back and they’re serving up serious baking magic! James and Oliver Phelps join Heather Brooker to talk about Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking – Chapter Two, returning to Food Network this holiday season. The brothers share behind-the-scenes secrets, new enchanted challenges, and how the spirit of Hogwarts comes alive in the kitchen. Plus, hear how guest stars from the films ad...

It’s Halloween at the movies, but this year, the scariest thing might be the lack of new releases. KFI's Heather Brooker breaks down what’s (not) opening at the box office this spooky weekend, from Black Phone 2’s haunting hold to Netflix’s re-release of Kpop Demon Hunters and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia expanding nationwide. Plus, stay tuned for our countdown of the Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time...

This week, KFI's Heather Brooker dives into Deliver Me From Nowhere, the highly anticipated Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White as The Boss; Blue Moon, a haunting romantic thriller set under lunar light; and Bugonia, a wild sci-fi satire about friendship, rebellion, and… alien beekeeping? From rock ‘n’ roll roots to surreal adventures, Heather breaks down what’s worth watching and...

KFI's Heather Brooker breaks down this weekend’s biggest movie moments on the Gary and Shannon show, from Aziz Ansari’s ambitious satire “Good Fortune” with Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves, to the chilling sequel “The Black Phone 2,” and the emotional drama “After the Hunt.”  Plus, AMC Theatres is honoring the late Diane Keaton with a special retrospective of her most beloved films. Heather shares wha...

FilmLA’s latest report shows on-location filming in Greater Los Angeles dropped 13 percent in the third quarter compared to last year. The city logged just over 4,300 shoot days, with the steepest declines in television and commercial work. But there are signs of a rebound thanks to California’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program, which has already approved 22 new projects — mos...

Heather Brooker dives into a jam-packed weekend of film debuts on Gary and Shannon! First up, Tron: Ares, Disney’s dazzling new sci-fi adventure that’s bringing AI to life and rocking your emo face (and possibly your neural networks) off with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. Then, we unpack the true-crime caper Roofman starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. And revisit the bold revival of Kiss of...

Les Misérables just opened at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood to a sold-out crowd. KFI's Heather Brooker has details on that plus the big events happening in SoCal this weekend, including a pop-up show with Chappell Roan! Heather shares details on her upcoming comedy shows at the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena on 10/18 and 10/30. Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather @t...

Comedian/host Heather Brooker breaks down the biggest entertainment stories of the week on KFI’s Gary and Shannon Show. From the emotional new Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Anothe r and family-friendly fun with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie , to Jimmy Kimmel’s return to Sinclair stations and other major headlines in TV, film, and streaming—Heather has the scoop! Don't forget to subscri...

Get ready to Geek Out! LA Comic Con is back! In this episode, KFI's Heather Brooker gives you a front-row seat to all the excitement at LA Comic Con 2025. From celebrity appearances straight out of the Marvel Universe, and fan-favorite panels to gaming, anime, and cosplay, we’ve got the inside scoop. CEO Chris DeMoulin joins us to share what makes this year’s event the biggest and best yet. Whethe...

Step into the purr-fectly playful world of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! KFI's Heather Brooker sits down with star Laila Lockhart Kraner to talk about bringing Gabby from the hit Netflix series to the big screen. Laila shares behind-the-scenes stories, her favorite moments on set, and why kids (and parents!) are going to love Gabby’s first movie adventure. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just dis...

Step inside the legendary Ice House in Pasadena as it celebrates 65 years of comedy history! From George Carlin to Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Williams to Gabriel Iglesias, this iconic club has hosted the greatest names in stand-up. And now it’s marking its milestone birthday with the ultimate party. Join KFI's Heather Brooker as she takes you behind the scenes of the anniversary celebration, from Pink...

This week on KFI’s Gary & Shannon, we break down two of the biggest releases making headlines, and not all for the right reasons. The Jordan Peele-produced Him is dividing critics and audiences alike, while A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is falling flat despite its star power. Heather shares what’s working, what isn’t, and whether either of these films deserves a spot on your watchlist. Don't mi...

This week, we're taking a little departure from our typical entertainment news to talk about National Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Millions of Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation, people who are raising children while also caring for aging parents. For KFI's Heather Brooker, that role became deeply personal when her mother, Barbara, faced lymphoma not once, but twice. For National Blood...

It’s Emmy weekend, and the big question isn’t who’s nominated—it’s who’s about to sweep. In this week’s entertainment report on Gary and Shannon, we break down the top contenders at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Apple TV+’s The Studio and Severance lead the pack with record-breaking nominations, while Netflix’s Adolescence looks unstoppable in its category. We’ll also spotlight acting icons like...

On this week’s entertainment segment on Gary and Shannon, we're previewing the hottest films coming this fall, including Tron: Ares, Predator: Badlands , Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein , and Wicked for Good . Plus, we break down the growing role of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, from streamlining production to an ambitious project attempting to restore Orson Welles’ The Magnificent Amber...

In this KFI special report, we spotlight the Benn Family Band from Altadena, a family who lost everything in the Eaton Fire, but found hope on one of the world’s biggest stages. Their emotional audition on America’s Got Talent moved the judges to tears, and now they’re preparing for their live performance on Sept. 2. KFI's Heather Brooker has their story of resilience, music, and the power of fami...

This week’s entertainment report takes a deep dive into the big movies opening over Labor Day weekend. KFI's Heather Brooker gives us a closer look at The Roses, a sweeping family drama already drawing awards buzz, and Caught Stealing, a gritty action thriller packed with suspense. Plus, fans of period drama get a preview of the highly anticipated Downton Abbey sequel hitting theaters. And don’t m...

California is making a big play to bring productions back hom. KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker breaks down the state’s newly expanded $750 million film and TV tax credit program, which just awarded $256 million to 22 projects, including Apple TV+’s The Studio and a brand-new HBO series from Larry David. We’ll cover how these incentives are projected to spark $1.1 billion in economic a...

Halloween Horror Nights is back and has some surprising changes for fans. KFI's Heather Brooker sits down with John Murdy, the creator and mastermind of Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights, to go behind the screams of this year’s event. Murdy reveals how the Jim Henson Creature Shop brought life-size animatronics to the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s maze, how the Terrifier house will te...

This week on Heather Brooker’s Entertainment Report on Gary and Shannon, Heather dives into three must-see films: the sexy noir-esque drama Honey Don’t, the time-twisting Replay, and the spine-chilling Lurker. Plus, she’s got all the details on Netflix’s KPOP Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event coming to AMC Theatres for one weekend only. Get Heather’s take on what’s worth your time and your popcorn...

This week on Heather Brooker’s entertainment report for Gary and Shannon, Heather dishes on the action-packed Nobody 2 starring Bob Odenkirk and why you shouldn't miss this sequel that packs a punch. And the indie gem Americana starring Sydney Sweeney, Halsey and Paul Walter Hauser is a fun Tarantino-esque throwback that fans of the genre will enjoy. Plus, “Which Sex and the City character are you...

When the city wouldn’t clean it up, Juan Naula picked up a broom. In this special episode, KFI's Heather Brooker followed the founder of Clean LA with Me from his early morning solo sweeps to the growing volunteer army that now joins him every week to clean up the streets of LA. It’s the story of how one man’s persistence and a few trash bags turned street grime into city pride. See omnystudio.com...

This week’s KFI's Heather Brooker is getting Freaky on the Gary and Shannon show. Heather dives into three very different but equally buzzworthy releases in her weekly entertainment report. The hilarious and heartfelt Freakier Friday, the unnerving thriller Weapons, and the touching drama My Mother’s Wedding. Plus, there’s a sly hint about Heather's possible appearance in the soapy, sexy, suspense...

Spoofs, sequels, and sketches—oh my! KFI's Heather Brooker is here with your ultimate weekend watchlist. Hear her take on the long-awaited The Naked Gun reboot, the slick animated sequel The Bad Guys 2, and the heartfelt family film Sketch on her weekly Gary and Shannon entertainment scoop. Don't forget to follow Heather on IG @theheatherbrooke r and on TikTok @heatherbrooker! And get details on H...