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Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major changes
Matthew Daly, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 17 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened.
Peter Max, known for groovy art that came to symbolize the '60s, dies at 88
Bill Trott, Reuters | Posted Sept. 17 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
Pop artist Peter Max, whose works provided an artistic backdrop for the hippie movement and made him a commercial art powerhouse, died on Monday at age 88 following a long illness.

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Conner Leavitt was the first contestant eliminated from Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" on Tuesday night.

Ed Sheeran stadium drama turns to donations and humanitarian cooperation
Choire Sicha, CNN | Updated Sept. 17 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
On Wednesday, the rapper Macklemore said he would donate $1 million in full net earnings from his now-truncated role on the Ed Sheeran tour, to six organizations that supported Palestinian people.

The art of optimism
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 6:44 p.m. | Save Story
Political turmoil, a warming planet, an evaporating lake, an uncontrollable AI. With so much to worry about, Utah artist Trevor Dahl is doing what he can to spread positive vibrations around Salt Lake City.

'Long live Mexico!': Utah's Mexican community marks Mexican Independence Day
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Mexican and Mexican American community marked Mexican Independence Day with a reenactment of El Grito, the call to arms in 1810 against Spanish rule.
Canadian director Nelson explores family's Alzheimer's journey in dark comedy 'Tangles'
Atsuko Kitayama, Reuters | Updated Sept. 16 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Canadian director Leah Nelson says she was inspired by her family's experience with Alzheimer's when making "Tangles," an animated dark comedy that weaves together heartbreak, humor and love even as memory fades.

What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 16 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments.

Film society sets long-awaited reopening target for historic Tower Theatre
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
The owners of the nearly century-old Tower Theatre anticipate renovations will begin next year.
'Sense and Sensibility' stars champion sisterhood in new Austen adaptation
Francesca Halliwell, Reuters | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
Daisy Edgar-Jones said the latest film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel celebrates sisterhood and self-discovery, rather than simply defining its two protagonists by "sense" and "sensibility".

The BYU grad who built Charlie Kirk's memorial speaks out after vandalism
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
After a statue of Charlie Kirk was vandalized at Turning Point USA's headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, the creator, Quintin McCann, spoke out on the incident.

Probe into Hayden Panettiere's death examining whether she got counterfeit drugs from Southern California dealer, source says
Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN | Posted Sept. 15 - 6:44 p.m. | Save Story
The investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death has stretched from coast to coast, with federal authorities now looking into whether the actress obtained illicit and possibly counterfeit drugs.

An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award
Sam Metz, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 15 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll in the war in Gaza has sparked fierce backlash at home after being awarded the special jury prize last week at the Venice Film Festival.

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, sources say
Steven Sloan, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 15 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue.

Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Rob Reiner's son in killing of his parents
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 15 - 1:18 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors in California say they won't pursue the death penalty for Rob Reiner's son Nick in the killing of his parents.

Tiny buildings, big memories: Pocatello native recreates local landmarks
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
When one of downtown Pocatello's most recognizable buildings disappeared this summer, Jonah Saunders decided to preserve a little piece of its history.
Celebrities pay tribute to fashion designer Bob Mackie
Helen Reid, Reuters | Posted Sept. 15 - 4:16 a.m. | Save Story
Fashion designer Bob Mackie, famous for dressing stars including Cher and Elton John in dazzling sequin-drenched gowns and figure-hugging jumpsuits, died on Monday at 87.


