Arts + Entertainment
David Bauder, Associated Press
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.”3 months ago
DEANIE WIMMER, KSL
Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Kelli Rogers began running for Rebekah's Angels, a nonprofit focused on trauma counseling and support for families, run by Rebekah Gregory, who lost her leg while shielding her young son from the blasts at the Boston Marathon in 2013.3 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Utah deaf student, advocates share why Disney’s ‘Songs in Sign Language’ are so important
Disney is sharing new versions of its hit songs on Monday that incorporate ASL into the animation. A Utah student is sharing her connections with the performers who made it possible, and why their work is so important for understanding in her community.3 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Salt Lake City is looking for their first Poet Laureate
A new Poet Laureate program in Salt Lake City will lead public reading, participate in city events, create an annual civic poem and work with the arts council on a special project.3 months ago
LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly.4 months ago
Associated Press
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
The growing Aadam Jacobs Collection is an internet treasure trove for music lovers, especially for fans of indie and punk rock during the 1980s through the early 2000s,4 months ago
David Bauder, Associated Press
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's “Today” show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.4 months ago
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News
Skiers sue two major resort owners over lift ticket prices
A lawsuit alleges Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company engage in anti-competitive practices with the cost of their lift tickets.4 months ago
Adam Small and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Salt Palace redesign includes taller build, new ballroom
Salt Lake County officials are still looking at design options for a revamped Calvin R. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center as part of the new downtown sports and entertainment district.4 months ago
LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press
Actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni are tossed out
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us" but left intact a claim for retaliation.4 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Massive sphere art exhibit in SLC draws attention to Great Salt Lake
The sphere exhibit was part of a broader public art project, “Wake the Great Salt Lake,” supported in part by the arts council and the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office.4 months ago
Jake Coyle, Associated Press
‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point
“Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.4 months ago
Adam Small and Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Summer attractions ramp up opening day preparations during spring heat wave
The record-breaking heat wave Utah faced during March gave Utah water managers and firefighters major headaches. But water parks and other local attractions have been loving it as they prepare for summer crowds much earlier in the year than normal.4 months ago
Associated Press
Chappell Roan pushes back after soccer star Jorginho alleges his daughter was mistreated
Chappell Roan pushes back after a Brazilian soccer player says a guard mistreated his young daughter at a hotel.4 months ago
Andrew Dalton and Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press
ABC cancels ‘Bachelorette’ season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video
ABC has scrubbed the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” starring Taylor Frankie Paul, citing a newly released video from 2023.5 months ago
Jake Coyle, Associated Press
An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film. It's one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking.5 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Kamas mother found guilty of aggravated murder in the death of her husband, all other charges
The jury has reached a verdict in the Kouri Richins trial.5 months ago
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
The day before the Oscars, the ‘Bridesmaids’ rehearsed
Rehearsals for the 98th Oscars have been going on for a few days now, and more will continue into the evening the day before the show must go on.5 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Fans spent hundreds to watch the NFL last year. Now Mike Lee wants to revisit TV laws
Sen. Lee wants a review of the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act, citing high costs for NFL fans due to multiple streaming subscriptions needed.5 months ago
Associated Press
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar’s environmental adventure “Hoppers” topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales5 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Colorado man shot by Utahn after entering home unlawfully, police say
A man from Colorado allegedly went into a house unlawfully, where he was allegedly shot by a Utahn.5 months ago
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News
Is Salt Lake City emerging as a leader contender for MLB expansion?
Baseball analysts see Salt Lake City well-positioned to land an MLB team, and there's already a shovel-ready site for a stadium in the Power District.5 months ago
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
The end of Hollywood or a brighter future? What a Paramount-owned Warner Bros. means for the movies
Paramount is set to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix dropped out of bidding, setting up another major Hollywood merger.5 months ago
