Entertainment
Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over concert that killed 10
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.5 hours ago
MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds talks new album ‘Loom’ — with tour to include Salt Lake City
The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons' next album starts from the cover. Two figures stand in the distance separated by a dawning sun. Or is it setting?2 days ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Why everyone is crying to Taylor’s breakup songs
Fans were waiting with bated breath for the emotional torment they were sure would come from “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album.3 days ago
Jake Coyle, The Associated Press
‘Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
“Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.4 days ago
Brianna Chavez
Payson High students celebrate prom with a ‘Footloose’ theme, Kevin Bacon’s return
Saturday morning was busy for many Payson High School students as hundreds of teens helped build kits for actor Kevin Bacon's charity SixDegrees.5 days ago
Emma Benson
Everybody cut loose: Utah actress recalls experience filming ‘Footloose’
Remember the scene in "Footloose" when Ariel climbs out of her friends' moving car and tries to get into her boyfriend's truck? The driver – Ariel's friend, Edna – was played by then-19-year-old BYU acting student Kim Abunuwara.5 days ago
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Margaret Darby, Deseret News
‘You were all just tireless’: Kevin Bacon praises Payson High students as he returns to ‘Footloose’ roots
Getting Kevin Bacon to come to Payson, Utah, was no easy feat. Just about anyone who has spent the past year trying to get his attention will tell you that.5 days ago
Anita Snow, Associated Press
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift's latest album.5 days ago
Michael Houck and Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV
Smith Entertainment Group addresses the logistics and politics of bringing the NHL to Utah
On Friday, the NHL and the new owners of the Utah NHL team discussed the exciting opportunities that the team can bring to Beehive State.6 days ago
Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love ‘Bluey’? You’re not alone
A small blue dog named Bluey with an Australian accent has captured the hearts of people across the world.6 days ago
Alli Rosenbloom and Elizabeth Wagmeister
Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby
Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album.6 days ago
Brian Fung, CNN
TikTok is in the hot seat once again in Washington
On Wednesday, House Republicans added a hot-button bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban to a wide-ranging foreign aid package intended to help Israel and Ukraine.7 days ago
Steven Wine and Russ Bynum
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Guitar legend and Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts has died at age 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer wrote the band's biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”7 days ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Leaving Park City? Sundance Institute seeks proposals for future location of film festival
The Sundance Institute announced Wednesday it is beginning a process "to explore viable locations in the United States to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027."8 days ago
Amy Taxin
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Disney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.8 days ago
Josh Ellis
Rap artist NBA YoungBoy arrested in Utah on various drug, weapons charges
Rap artist NBA YoungBoy was arrested in northern Utah for investigation of multiple drug and weapons charges.8 days ago
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer
ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry
Albums from ABBA, Blondie and the Notorious B.I.G. are entering the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.9 days ago
Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press
Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Iowa star made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” during the show's “ Weekend Update ” segment.11 days ago
Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press
‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office
Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.11 days ago
Tamara Vaifanua
BYU students nominated for college TV awards
This weekend will be one of the biggest nights for college TV awards. Brigham Young University students have received four nominations.13 days ago
Carole Mikita
New film tells story of 79 Latter-day Saint missionaries who escaped Nazi Germany
Just days before the start of World War II, Americans, many of them Utahns, escaped from Nazi Germany. They were Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in that country. Now a filmmaker is telling their story.15 days ago
Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 inception.16 days ago
Associated Press and KSL TV
Kevin Costner’s filmed-in-Utah epic ‘Horizon, An American Saga,’ to premiere at Cannes
Kevin Costner's multi-episode epic "Horizon, An American Saga" — filmed in Utah — will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organizers announced Monday. The first chapter of "Horizon" will debut at the French film festival on May 19.17 days ago
