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Accomplished Draper muralist credits mom for letting her paint on walls as a child

Accomplished Draper muralist credits mom for letting her paint on walls as a child

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

For over 20 years, Chelsea Blosil, of Draper, has been painting murals professionally. She credits her mom for letting her paint on walls as a child.
Mahjong mania: Utah's hottest girls' night trend

Mahjong mania: Utah's hottest girls' night trend

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American version of a classic Chinese game is quickly gaining traction, bringing groups of women together over the sound of clacking tiles and excited calls of "mahjong!"
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" ​on Thursday after posting an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.
Salt Lake teacher makes it to finals in international author competition

Salt Lake teacher makes it to finals in international author competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An English teacher from the Salt Lake Valley is hoping to get his first book published by winning an international author competition.
Review: 'The Sheep Detectives' is one of the biggest family movie surprises of the year

Review: 'The Sheep Detectives' is one of the biggest family movie surprises of the year

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Sheep Detectives" sounded interesting enough, but what I wasn't prepared for was how funny, charming, and genuinely engaging this movie would be.
Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder

Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smith Entertainment Group is going vertical again as it seeks to solve the Delta Center's pesky sightline challenges, which it believes should also make it "the loudest arena" in sports.
Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'

Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.
CBS to sell late-night hours to Byron Allen as Colbert show ends

CBS to sell late-night hours to Byron Allen as Colbert show ends

Juby Babu, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

CBS said on Monday it was turning its 11:35 p.m. ET ​post-local news time slot into a time buy, selling it to Byron Allen, after the end of Stephen Colbert's late-night program ‌in May.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony drug trafficking charge, pleads not guilty

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony drug trafficking charge, pleads not guilty

Mike Schneider, Associated Press  |  Posted May 7 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film

West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last month the West Jordan City Council voted to eliminate a code that placed rigid restrictions on dancing.
Utah bookstore cancels promotion for governor's book on peacemaking after online backlash

Utah bookstore cancels promotion for governor's book on peacemaking after online backlash

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A local Utah bookstore canceled an exclusive partnership with Gov. Spencer Cox to promote his upcoming book on political peacemaking after receiving backlash from its customers.
'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-four shows earned at least one nomination, while "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday.
David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100

David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100

Sarah Young and Francesca Halliwell, Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will ​on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday.
'Spirit of community': How Utah County is planning to celebrate America 250

'Spirit of community': How Utah County is planning to celebrate America 250

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah County is known for having summer festivals, markets and community events, this year's festivities are leaning into a patriotic theme for the country's 250th anniversary.
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 5 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case, sentenced to 12 months probation

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case, sentenced to 12 months probation

Chelsea Hylton, KCAL  |  Updated May 5 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Monday, a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail after she was charged with a misdemeanor of driving under the influence following her arrest in March.
'The Devil Wears Prada' struts to first place with $77M debut

'The Devil Wears Prada' struts to first place with $77M debut

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Updated May 4 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Studio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us'

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us'

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit brought by ​Lively over the filming of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us," both sides said on Monday.
Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services

Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Music, military honors and an unexpected final burst of fireworks marked the final farewell for Alan Osmond on Saturday, the senior performing member of "The Osmonds."