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Prosecutors to drop Harvey Weinstein's unresolved rape charge; other convictions stand
Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | Updated June 25 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
New York prosecutors said Thursday they'll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the #MeToo-era case.
Review: Surprisingly, I actually kind of cared about 'Supergirl'
John Clyde for KSL | Posted June 25 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Somewhere underneath "Supergirl's" uneven humor, bizarre alien detours and occasionally exhausting attempts to be quirky is a character I actually wanted to spend time with.
Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Updated June 24 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A band of teenage Utah musicians is now preparing for what its director calls the biggest performance in the group's 28-year history — a headlining appearance during the nation's America 250 celebrations.
Does the Vesper Amphitheater follow Provo's hillsides and canyons preservation guidelines?
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 23 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Opponents of the proposed Vesper Amphitheater project claim the proposal violates the city's "Hillsides and Canyons Plan" but the project owners say it actually fulfills the city's goals.
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
Brian Melley, Associated Press | Posted June 22 - 6:49 p.m. | Save Story
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
The 'gatekeepers' are gone: What that means for Utah musicians
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted June 22 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
For decades, breaking into the music business meant convincing a handful of powerful gatekeepers that your song deserved to be heard.
BYU Cougarettes team up with 'America's Got Talent' finalists in Japan
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Updated June 22 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU Cougarettes are no strangers to going viral online — most notably, the group's 2017 collaboration with Brigham Young Univerity's mascot, Cosmo the Cougar.
Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94
Bill Trott, Reuters | Updated June 22 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and others, has died.
Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide
Keri Wilcox, KSL | Posted June 21 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will take its "Songs of Hope" tour to an iconic venue this week.
Mary Ann Jensen, the 18-year-old author with 7 books
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 21 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Mary Ann Jensen has always dreamed of being an author. She's making it happen despite a busy life schedule.
James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated June 21 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," has died, his family confirmed. He was 85.
How a Utah choreographer teaches Olympians ice dancing
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 21 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
A growing number of Olympic skaters are coming to Utah to take their performance to the next level — not at an ice rink, but in a dance studio to work with a sought after local choreographer.
Derek Hough brings latest show home to Utah
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted June 21 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
Utahn and award-winning dancer/choreographer, Derek Hough, is bringing his latest production home to Salt Lake City.
'The Odyssey' just got an R rating. That's a much bigger deal than it sounds
John Clyde for KSL | Posted June 20 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
"The Odyssey" has received an R rating and that carries more than it may seem for Christopher Nolan's expensive epic.
St. George therapist shares healing journey through music, aims to help others
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 20 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
St. George therapist, Cory Reese has navigated his own healing journey through creating music, and has turned that into helping others through his therapy practice.
No, Taylor Swift is not getting married at the Ocean House this weekend
Choire Sicha, CNN | Posted June 19 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
This weekend, Elizabeth Hall, a 15-year wedding planning veteran, is putting on a wedding at the Ocean House resort in Rhode Island. Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to think it's Taylor Swift's wedding.
Review: I can't believe I'm saying this, but Pixar did it again with 'Toy Story 5'
John Clyde for KSL | Posted June 19 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
"Toy Story 5" isn't the best film in the franchise, and it doesn't reach the heights of the original trilogy, but it's a funny, heartfelt and thoroughly enjoyable return to one of Pixar's most beloved worlds.
In memoir, Chris Hill looks back on 31 momentous years as Utes AD
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted June 19 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Over 30 years of stories from Chris Hill, the most accomplished AD in University of Utah history, was captured in his memoir, "Thirty-one Years In The Front Row," released this week.
