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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff's officials over 'Rust' case
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Updated Jan. 12 - 6:10 p.m. | Save Story
Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff's office officials on Thursday, alleging a "malicious" prosecution against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie "Rust."
'Dark skies and sparkling stars': Filmmaker wins award for work in Beaver County
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Capturing the charm of Beaver County has earned a Utah film company the esteemed Davey Award in the Travel & Tourism category for its promotional videos.
Midway's popular Ice Castles set to open after warm delay
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Ice Castles is returning to Midway on Wednesday after a warmer start to this winter.
Media companies scrap Venu sports streaming service before it even started
Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Venu sports streaming service is over before it even began. ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday they were pulling the plug on Venu, which was expected to include sports offerings from all three major media companies and was announced to great fanfare last year.
Celebrities among those who lost homes in devastating Los Angeles fires
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Wildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.
Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
John Rogers, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. Peter Yarrow died Tuesday at his home in New York.
'The Brutalist,' 'Emilia Perez' triumph at Golden Globes
Lisa Richwine, Danielle Broadway and Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Updated Jan. 6 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
"The Brutalist," the story of a Holocaust survivor who chases the American dream, and musical thriller "Emilia Perez" took home the first major movie honors of Hollywood's awards season at the Golden Globes on Sunday.
86-year-old in California one of only antique-slot-machine repairmen
David Manoucheri, KCRA | Updated Jan. 5 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
Squires and Corrie is one of the few places in the world that can work on antique slot machines. Steve Squires has been repairing the contraptions since he was a teenager in Indiana.
Lehi student wins national recognition for ceramic creations
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Juan Diego Catholic High School senior has made history with her innovative ceramic creations.
'Focal point': Why library patrons think Salt Lake County Library earned spot in Top 10 in the US
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 5 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Library was one of the busiest in the nation in 2024, with patrons checking out over 12.5 million items.
Have an extra $4M? You could buy the 'Breaking Bad' house
Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 4 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
A decade after the series centered on mythical methamphetamine kingpin Walter White ended, the owners of the iconic house say it's time to move on.
Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 3 - 8:47 p.m. | Save Story
Apple TV+ is offering its streaming TV and movies free this weekend.
'Pillar of kindness, talent and unwavering faith': Utah musician Wayne Osmond dies at 73
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 2 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Musician Wayne Osmond, a member of the Osmonds and Utah native, died Tuesday night at the age of 73, his family confirmed Thursday.
MrBeast and Thea Booysen are engaged
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN | Posted Jan. 2 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
MrBeast is now a fiancé.
5 political memes that went viral in 2024
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 2 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
In the midst of a heated presidential election, political memes provided moments of levity — and frustration — for voters. From Kamala Harris' 'BRAT' summer to Donald Trump's dance moves.
From Popeye to Hemingway: 25 notable works entering the public domain in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 1 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
More work from major writers, directors and musicians — along with legendary characters — entered the public domain to start 2025.
His 'friendly, disarming nature' has served him well for 32 years
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Jeffery Allred was supposed to be a dentist. Until he walked into a darkroom.
Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250 million over Blake Lively story
Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN | Posted Dec. 31 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Justin Baldoni is firing back after being accused of sexual harassment by his co-star Blake Lively, filing a libel suit against the New York Times on Tuesday.
Here's what's to come on Netflix to kick off 2025
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
New year, new things to stream. Check out what Netflix has coming for you starting on Jan. 1.
What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in January
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 31 - 6:06 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at what's coming to the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services in January.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 31 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
What's coming to Amazon Prime in January
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 30 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at what's new on Amazon Prime Video in January.
Have You Seen This? Vikings pay homage to East High in latest viral dance
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 30 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Vikings showed they're all in this together with their nod to "High School Musical" on Sunday.
Liam Payne's manager, hotel staff failed 'vulnerable' singer before death, judge says
Kylie Madry, Reuters | Posted Dec. 30 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
An Argentine judge argued that the manager of former One Direction singer Liam Payne and employees of the hotel where he was staying failed the popstar in the moments before his death and allowed charges against them to proceed, according to a statement from the prosecutor's office on Monday.
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom 'Alice,' dies at 87
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died at age 87.
Gal Gadot reveals emergency surgery for brain clot just after welcoming her 4th child
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN | Updated Dec. 29 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gal Gadot is opening up about how she survived a "massive blood clot" in her brain during her most recent pregnancy.
'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 29 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" winning the three-day weekend over "Mufasa" by a blue hair.
Dave Barry's 2024 Year in Review, Part 1
Dave Barry | Posted Dec. 29 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Best-selling author and humor columnist Dave Barry looks back at the crazy year of 2024 in his annual Year in Review. This is Part 1, including January through May.
Dave Barry's 2024 Year in Review, Part 2
Dave Barry | Posted Dec. 29 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Best-selling author and humor columnist Dave Barry looks back at the crazy year of 2024 in his annual Year in Review. This is Part 2, June through December.
What Luke Dimyan said about playing Judas on 'The Chosen'
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Luke Dimyan plays a controversial character on "The Chosen" — Judas, the disciple who betrays Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie. If it could be said the series was inching toward the betrayal the last four seasons, it's now hurling toward it in Season 5.
'Home Alone' director explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house
Lisa Respers France, CNN | Posted Dec. 28 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Audiences have wondered for years how the family in "Home Alone" was able to afford their beautiful Chicago-area home, and now we know.
Local artists aim to inspire 'wonder' in downtown winter-themed installations
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 28 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Whimsical winter-themed works of art by local artists are adorning windows downtown at the Gateway all winter long.
'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey Eisley dies at 73
Dalia Faheid, CNN | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Olivia Hussey Eisley, star of the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet" and the slasher classic "Black Christmas," has died, according to a post on her Instagram page. She was 73.
'Morrison Hotel' made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA
John Seewer and Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 27 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The former Morrison Hotel, which was famously on the cover of a 1970 album by The Doors, has been significantly damaged by a fire in downtown Los Angeles.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 27 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
Longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties.
New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to social media stars
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 27 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
New laws taking effect with the new year will affect Hollywood actors, social media stars, and even those who pay tax on rent.
Netflix had a successful NFL debut. What's next?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 27 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Though Beyonce's halftime performance was the star, Netflix delivered its NFL debut on Christmas Day without any big glitches.
Utah dancer's dream comes true after being cast as the 'Sugarplum Fairy' in 'The Nutcracker'
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
"The Nutcracker" centers around a girl whose dream comes true. And that is exactly what has happened to a Utah dancer who KSL-TV has been watching since 2012.
Utah dancer living her dream on R&B star Usher's world tour
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Usher's had a good year with the Super Bowl show, a Las Vegas residency, and a world tour. The dancers, including one from Utah, and choreographers have gotten a lot of credit.
As the final curtain closes on Orem's Hale theater, the show goes on anew in Pleasant Grove
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Actors and theatergoers will soon bid farewell as the curtains close on the beloved Hale Center Theater Orem, and the overture begins for The Ruth's debut in Pleasant Grove.
Ogden hosting Kwanzaa event; organizer touts celebration as 'something that brings us together'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden is hosting a Kwanzaa event on Sunday and the key organizer touts the celebration as "something that brings us together."
Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle
Karina Tsui, CNN | Updated Dec. 26 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor who appeared in "Baby Driver," died last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, according to CNN affiliate WVTM.
Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 26 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day.
'The Chosen' is going into the wild with Bear Grylls
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
Cast members of the hit show "The Chosen" will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience to adventure into the unknown with popular TV show host Bear Grylls.
What's around the next bend? That's what he writes about
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
Lynn Arave has written numerous books on Utah history and the Great Salt Lake.
Christopher Nolan's next film will be a star-studded adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey'
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan will be taking audiences to mythical Greece with his latest project.
Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90
Nick Perry, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, says the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie "Crocodile Dundee" has died.
Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by New Mexico prosecutor
Brad Brooks, Reuters | Updated Dec. 24 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie "Rust" in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case's dismissal.
Aspens to Ashes: This St. George artist turns wood burning into an art form
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted Dec. 23 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
From Celtic knot teardrop earrings to intricate coasters and tabletop art, this St. George artist uses her fiery touch and artistic flair to transform wood into one-of-a-kind creations.
Trump selects 'Apprentice' producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom
Will Weissert, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with "The Apprentice," is being selected by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration.
The honor and joy of playing Mary Magdalene on 'The Chosen'
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
For actress Elizabeth Tabish, playing Mary Magdalene on "The Chosen" is both an honor and a privilege.
Silicon Slopes to Hollywood Hills? UVU student's screenplay to be produced by FanX
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
UVU student Jessa Wright was granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when she received a call informing her that her screenplay is moving into development with FanX Studios.
Photo gallery: A backstage pass to the 'Nutcracker' ballet
Laura Seitz, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
The story of 'The Nutcracker' is loosely based on a fantasy story about a girl named Clara, who is given a nutcracker on Christmas Eve that she accidentally breaks.
Ballet West warns of scam 'Nutcracker' tickets
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ballet West is warning patrons about scam tickets to "The Nutcracker" after several customers paid for invalid tickets from third-party vendors.
Review: Does 'Sonic 3' deliver more chaotic, blue fun?
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
If you like cool shoes, fast hedgehogs, and some silly, energetic entertainment, then you're going to have a great time with "Sonic 3."
Utah Latinos hosting holiday gathering to promote unity, spread cheer
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of Utah Latinos is hosting a holiday gathering in Sandy, We are Latinos, which is meant to promote unity and spread cheer.
Review: Does 'Mufasa' reign supreme?
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
While "Mufasa" has its moments and is visually stunning, it struggles to rise to the level of the original. Here's what worked and what didn't.
MrBeast's new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more
James Pollard, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
The controversial YouTube and social media star has recently started his own game show, but the science behind it is coming under intense scrutiny.
