CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio actually had its justifiable share of headlines all through 2022, together with from the entertainment world.

But what have been the tales that captivated individuals probably the most this previous yr? Here are WKYC.com’s high 5 articles relating to the leisure trade and the way it impacted the area:

As Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Village continues to take form, officers in December broke floor on what can be a 147,000-square-foot indoor waterpark that may characteristic a water slide tower, lazy river, wave pool, zero-entry enjoyable zone, swim-up bar, and out of doors leisure space. The theme is.. properly, soccer!

Before Barker was set to carry out at a Machine Gun Kelly Concert, each he and Kardashian stopped by the favored café and acquired optimistic suggestions for his or her assist of native companies.

This season, one of many nation’s most-popular amusement parks launched a brand new occasion to its roster. “Wild Frontier Nights” featured every part from “hearty tastes from the chef’s private recipe collection, hand-crafted cocktails you can’t sip anywhere else, boot-scootin’ live music, dancing, bull riding and fun event-only activities for adults.” All tickets additionally purchased limitless entry to some rides.

Patrons at Rum Runners within the Flats have been handled to an surprising shock in July when Bruno Mars was behind the bar serving them drinks. The gimmick was a part of an obvious promotion for SelvaRay, and the popstar earned reward because the “best bartender in Ohio.”

Music legend Dolly Parton despatched shockwaves throughout the nation over the winter when she requested her identify be faraway from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating course of, feeling she hadn’t “earned that right.” However, the museum subsequently refused her request, lauding “her incredible talent as an artist” and “her humility.” Eventually, Parton was elected and attended her induction.