Entertainment
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.17 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.19 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.21 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.22 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 19.23 days ago
Issy Ronald, CNN
Comic featuring Superman’s first ever appearance sells for record $6 million
The 1938 comic that introduced the world to Superman originally sold for 10 cents per issue, was just sold for $6 million.26 days ago
Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer
Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure
The April 8 total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. The right way to enjoy this rare cosmic occurrence is with a themed playlist. The Associated Press has compiled 20 songs, spanning decades, genres and themes26 days ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley announce divorce
One of the most storied love affairs in hip-hop history has come to an end.28 days ago
Marianne Garvey, CNN
Taylor Swift is getting her own channel on SiriusXM
Taylor Swift is getting a channel dedicated entirely to her on SiriusXM, and the channel number? Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version), obviously.29 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
‘Definitely an arts community’: A look inside the push to bolster the performing arts in St. George
Most Utahns are likely familiar with Hollywood's infatuation with southern Utah at this point.1 month ago
Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ roars to an $80 million box office opening
The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ” roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens, according to Sunday studio estimates.1 month ago
Scott Sonner, Associated Press
US judge in Nevada hands wild horse advocates rare victory in ruling on mustang management plans
In a rare legal victory for wild horse advocates, a judge has ruled U.S. land managers failed to adopt a legal herd management plan.1 month ago
Beth Harris
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.1 month ago
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
Don’t bother Larry David with menial pleasantries. He’s not interested
Just like the version of himself that he plays on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” there are some things in life that Larry David can’t be bothered with.1 month ago
Taylor Nicioli
This controversial ‘Titanic’ prop sold for more than $700,000 at a memorabilia auction
A door – or more accurately doorframe – from the 1997 movie "Titanic" sold for $718,000 at a Dallas auction.1 month ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Ogden community remembers life of man who saved historic Peery’s Egyptian Theater
Community members remembered the life of a man known for saving and restoring Peery's Egyptian Theater in Ogden.1 month ago
Jake Coyle, The Associated Press
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Immaculate’ lands in fourth
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing Sony Pictures the studio’s first No. 1 film since last summer.1 month ago
Sandra Gonzalez, CNN
Kevin Bacon says he’ll attend ‘Footloose’ set, Payson High School’s final prom
Kevin Bacon announced to a gym full of students from Utah’s Payson High School, where his iconic movie “Footloose” was filmed, that he will be making an appearance at the school’s final prom.1 month ago
Scottie Andrew, CNN
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ were stolen. 19 years later, they’re finally back home
A pair of ruby slippers, famously donned by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” has been returned to its owner for the first time since they were stolen in 2005.1 month ago
Jill Lawless and Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That’s a tall order
A British newspaper says Prince William and his wife Catherine have been filmed at a farm shop near their Windsor home. It's the first reported footage of Kate since she had abdominal surgery for an unspecified condition two months ago.1 month ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Jonas Brothers to headline 2024 Stadium of Fire concert
You're going to want to "Remember This": The Freedom Festival announced Friday the headliner act for the 2024 Stadium of Fire concert will be the famous pop band the Jonas Brothers.1 month ago
Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts
“ Kung Fu Panda 4 ” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.1 month ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Bad Bunny sues alleged bootlegger over videos posted to YouTube from Salt Lake City show
Bad Bunny's performance last month in Salt Lake City is now at the center of a federal court case.2 months ago
