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Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the "Star Wars" factory founded by George Lucas, she announced on Thursday.
Utah pinballers have a flipping good time with upcoming state championships
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Endurance, grit, determination, quick calculations, split-second decisions and competitive spirits were at all-time highs during a pinball tournament at Kiitos Brewing.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested, accused of assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say
Jaimie Ding and Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for investigation of making criminal threats early Monday after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.
BTS announce first world tour since returning from mandatory military service: See the dates
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The K-pop sensation BTS announced their comeback with a new world tour on Tuesday, which kicks off in South Korea in April and runs through March 2027 with over 70 dates.
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in, faces child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
Susan Montoya Bryan and Morgan Lee, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield vowed to fight charges of child sex abuse as he turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico.
Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip "Dilbert" captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture, has died. He was 68.
'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at Golden Globes
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 12 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" and Chloe Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes.
'Find purpose in sorrow': Idaho family helping others process grief with children's book
Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Miller family has channeled the grief of losing a loved one into a poem, which has since been adapted into an illustrated children's book, with the hope that the book can provide comfort and hope.
Washington National Opera latest to leave Kennedy Center after Trump takeover
Kanishka Singh and Bhargav Acharya, Reuters | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Washington National Opera will leave the Kennedy Center, the two organizations said on Friday, marking the latest departure from the storied Washington arts institution since President Donald Trump and his allies took it over.
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78, according to a statement on his Instagram page. The statement said Weir had succumbed to underlying lung issues.
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69
Associated Press | Updated Jan. 10 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for his roles in "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster," has died at 69. Police have not disclosed a cause of death but said no foul play is suspected.
BYU students sweep nominations for College Television Awards
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Brigham Young University represented Utah well with 17 students garnering nominations at the Television Academy Foundation's 45th College Television Awards.
What's coming to the stage in Utah this year? Here's the latest
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story
The new year is here — and it's bringing a brand-new slate of shows to theaters across Utah.
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15M
Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 9 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.
Nick Reiner's high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed
Steve Gorman and Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Updated Jan. 7 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
A high-profile defense lawyer representing the son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner against charges that he murdered his parents abruptly withdrew from the case on Wednesday.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reaches $1 billion in global ticket sales
Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Updated Jan. 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed $1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshold.
Harmons grocery stores remain committed to local artists
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a world where many businesses are moving toward AI-created art, Harmons grocery stores have remained committed to showcasing local artists.
'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by appeals court
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" did not infringe a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 "Top Gun" film.
