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'Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 22 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

'Portal for so many stories': Sundance Institute reflects on Park City as final film festival begins
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Park City will always hold a special place in Amy Redford's heart as it's the place her father's dream and vision came true.

Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in new documentary
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Netflix revisits the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in a new documentary, which features interviews with the woman, her dad and others.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 21 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.

Many businesses along Park City's Main Street excited for Sundance
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Despite lack of snow, Park City businesses are busy. They expect that to continue during the upcoming, and Utah's final, Sundance Film Festival.

Utah filmmakers highlight rural Utah mechanic in award-winning film
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 11:13 a.m. | Save Story
An award-winning documentary detailing the unique story of an immigrant mechanic from a small town in rural Utah almost made it to the short list for the Oscars this year.

Why people in 2026 are hung up on 2016
Scottie Andrew, CNN | Posted Jan. 17 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Remember 2016? Measles was eradicated in the Americas, Beyoncé made "Lemonade" and voters were encouraged to Pokémon Go to the polls. So why is everyone obsessed with it?

Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is an entertaining detour but a noticeable step down
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Here's what worked, what didn't and why "The Bone Temple" ultimately feels more like franchise maintenance than meaningful evolution.

The new BTS album title and what to know about the K-pop band's comeback
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 16 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.

Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.

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.


