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A former studio engineer is charged with stealing unreleased Eminem music and selling it online
Todd Richmond, Associated Press | Posted March 19 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Federal prosecutors in Michigan have charged a former Eminem studio engineer with stealing the rap star's unreleased music and selling it online.
These iconic scenes were filmed in Utah. Now they're part of a new trail network
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
A new state trail network essentially blends the love of cinema with an appreciation of the outdoors and small towns.
Athlete uses his mouth to design gift for adaptive ski event
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Every attendee at an adaptive ski challenge next week will be getting a special gift — a goggle cover designed by a 19-year-old Utah man who draws with his mouth.
'The Chosen' and movie starring Steve Carell among latest productions receiving Utah incentives
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Five productions filming in Utah recently received financial incentives from the state.
Halloween show 'Thriller' to be performed for 1st time in Davis County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
The Halloween spectacular "Thriller" has been providing frights and delights to many Utah cities for years will be performed this fall for the first time in Davis County.
This portrait may be the only one of England's 9-day queen painted during her lifetime
Pan Pylas, Associated Press | Posted March 16 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Research by the charity English Heritage suggests it may have found a portrait of England's shortest-reigning queen Lady Jane Grey.
Does Nazi-looted painting belong to Holocaust survivor's family or museum that later bought it?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 16 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
An impressionist painting worth millions of dollars is at the heart of an ongoing legal battle between the family of a Holocaust survivor and a Spanish museum that bought it 25 years ago.
Cast and crew detail 'Rust' tragedy in new documentary
Sandra Gonzalez, CNN | Posted March 16 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
The tragic details of how cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of "Rust" in 2021 are well known to many. Less familiar, until a new documentary released Tuesday, is the story of her life, those who knew her and those who lived through — and now with — her death.
Kevin Costner's movie studio is ready for business in southern Utah
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted March 16 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
A $100 million film studio and soundstage has risen from the red desert of southern Utah featuring vast vistas in the distance near the St. George Regional Airport.
As he prepares to die, this father has a final wish for his daughter killed in an accident
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 14 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Eddie Grampp may be nearing the end of his life after a valiant battle with cancer, but he has one more wish he wants to be fulfilled with the help of a dear friend and his family.
'Ted Lasso' is coming back
Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Posted March 14 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
It's been two years since we last heard from Ted Lasso but the show is officially set to return for a fourth season. Apple TV+ announced the beloved character's return on Friday.
Report says Utah's flag ban could harm efforts to keep Sundance Film Festival
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A bill that would ban gay pride flags in classrooms could hamper efforts to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, according to a Hollywood trade publication.
Vanna White's 'Wheel of Fortune' job includes 331 days off each year
Lisa Respers France, CNN | Posted March 12 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Vanna White only works 34 days a year, but she says it's not as easy as you think.
Salt Lake City announces 2025 Twilight lineup. Here's who is coming
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
Some of the biggest names in indie music are slated to come to Utah's capital city this summer, but not everyone will play at the same venue.
Much-hyped Billy Joel-Sting concert in Utah to be pushed back a year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Billy Joel announced Tuesday he recently underwent surgery that will keep him from playing with Sting at Rice-Eccles Stadium in May.
'Folklore, legends and spooky tales': St. George ghost tours unveil haunted history
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted March 9 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
St. George Ghost Tours leads spooky 90-minute stroll through downtown St. George, where you'll uncover eerie stories while soaking in the haunted sights.
'Crown jewel' at BYU is 3rd-largest pipe organ in Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
BYU's new music building can be called impressive in many ways, but one of its claims to fame is it boasts the third-largest pipe organ in the state.
Former Brigham City tithing office demolished to create arts center amphitheater
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A historic building in Brigham City formerly used as a Latter-day Saint tithing office was demolished Tuesday, preparing the property to be converted into an outdoor amphitheater.
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Posted March 7 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic songs "Anniversary," "It Never Rains (In Southern California)" and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow," has died. He was 64.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease; his wife died of hantavirus a week prior, authorities say
Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer's disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.
SLCC unveils massive mural made by around 300 artists, featuring more than 350 women
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A massive mural made by around 300 artists that features more than 350 women was ceremoniously unveiled at Salt Lake Community College, honoring Women's History Month.
SLCC gallery featuring student exhibit inspired by MLK's Beloved Community concept
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 6 - 6:06 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Community College's Eccles Gallery is featuring a student photography exhibit inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community concept.
Lagoon is phasing out its zoo, has already relocated big cats
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 6 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Lagoon announced it is phasing out the zoo featured in its Wild Kingdom train ride. A public records requests showed that six big cats have already been relocated to a Colorado sanctuary.
'Succession' creator to make directorial debut with film in Utah. Here's who will star
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Production is slated to begin soon on a new movie directed by Jesse Armstrong, marking his feature directorial debut. It's also slated to bring some big names to Utah.
iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'
Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Texas-based iHeartMedia says it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" after demonstrating that it "did nothing wrong."
Ogden Twilight summer concert series headliners announced
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Twilight summer concert series performers have been announced, with a few familiar names, like Modest Mouse and the Flaming Lips.
'Phantom of the Opera,' other hits among Utah's Eccles Theater 2025-26 season
Leigh Gibson for KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
The smash hit Broadway musical is one of eight shows coming to Salt Lake City as part of Broadway at the Eccles' 2025-2026 season at Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City.
Utah leaders look to offer $3.5M ahead of Sundance's anticipated decision
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 4 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's proposed budget includes Sundance Film Festival incentives that appear to be close to what two competitors are looking to offer ahead of a decision about the festival's future.
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired 'Jolene,' dies at 82
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit "Jolene," died Monday. He was 82.
Rascal Flatts to headline 2025 Stadium of Fire
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
Stadium of Fire has seen many a country music star grace its stage for its Independence Day firework spectacular, but 2025 will be the first time Rascal Flatts gets to perform its iconic country classics.
The sound of Puerto Rico … in Utah
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted March 3 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Miriam Padilla, one of about 12,000 or so Utahns who call themselves Puerto Rican, knows Utah is pretty distant. So she learned to sing and dance what's called Bomba.
Young Utah actor in Broadway touring company of 'Les Miserables'
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted March 3 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Nine-year-old Jack Jewkes, a Utah native, is excited to perform in what Broadway calls "the world's most popular musical" — "Les Miserables."
Oscar winners — and losers — laugh, drink and dance together at after-parties
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted March 3 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Oscar winners and losers partied together at post-show galas across the Los Angeles area.
St. George Musical Theater gets $500K donation for new venue
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
The St. George Musical Theater is gearing up for the opening of its new venue with a generous donation from the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation.
'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
"Anora," a strip-club Cinderalla story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker's gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood's top prize.
Here's what is coming to Amazon Prime Video in March
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted March 2 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
Amazon Prime Video is bringing a few new titles to its streaming service in March.
Gene Hackman and wife lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico, friends say
Alaa Elassar and Rebekah Riess, CNN | Updated March 2 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember.
Katy Perry and Gayle King will join Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Blue Origin spaceflight
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Katy Perry and Gayle King are headed to space with Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez. Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin announced the all-female celebrity crew on Thursday.
Here's what Netflix has at the end of the rainbow in March
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
It's a month filled with crime stories and favorite series alike for Netflix viewers.
Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows
Susan Montoya Bryan, Felicia Fonseca and Brian Melley, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 27 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
A search warrant shows that Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog had been dead for some time and the couple's bodies were in different rooms.
What's coming and going on Hulu and coming to Disney+ in March
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Disney+ sees the streaming premiere of Moana 2 and Hulu is airing the Oscars in March.
Michelle Trachtenberg, of 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' dead at 39
Sandra Gonzalez, Brynn Gingras and Dan Heching, CNN | Posted Feb. 26 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, the actress who rose to fame as a precocious child star in "Harriet the Spy" and went on to have memorable roles on TV shows including "Gossip Girl," has died.
Utah Symphony gives a new sound to classic movies
Carole Mikita and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
The film industry and symphony orchestras across the country have joined forces to give a new sound to some classic movies.
From cyborgs to recycled cigarette butts: Docutah Film Festival in St. George to feature 51 films
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Fifty-one films, spanning historical to environmental documentaries, from more than 10 countries will screen at the upcoming Docutah International Documentary Film Festival.
A conductor's path from Cuba to Salt Lake City
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:24 a.m. | Save Story
At one time in her life Jessica Rivero Altarriba planned to be a salsa singer. Instead, she became assistant conductor at the Utah Symphony.
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 24 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
Roberta Flack has died at 88. The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was known for her intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly With His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits.
Netflix's 'American Murder: Gabby Petito' faces backlash over AI-generated voice-over
Zach Scott, CNN | Posted Feb. 24 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
The new Netflix documentary, "American Murder: Gabby Petito," has sparked backlash after using an artificial intelligence-generated voice-over for Petito's narration.
Veiled Resin: Local artist innovates new art form, gains national recognition
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Steven Bohls is an artist who developed a new art technique using acrylic and layered resin to create unique art pieces for collectors and celebrities.
How Utah's Hogle Zoo transported a sea lion to a human hospital for a CT scan
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 22 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Diego the California sea lion had a unique adventure in October when he became the biggest animal transported to the University of Utah Hospital for a CT scan.
Alec Baldwin was diagnosed with PTSD after 'Rust' shooting, his wife says on new reality show
Sandra Gonzalez, CNN | Posted Feb. 21 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria speak candidly about their family's struggle through the aftermath of the fatal 2021 "Rust" shooting in the first episode of their new reality series.
An Argentine court drops charges against 3 people tied to the death of singer Liam Payne
Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moves to dismiss federal charge, arguing statute's 'racist origins'
Elizabeth Wagmeister and Kara Scannell, CNN | Updated Feb. 19 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs are moving to dismiss one of the charges the embattled music mogul is facing, arguing that the currently incarcerated Combs has been subject to a racist prosecution — which prosecutors have previously denied.
Cowbells, Guitars & SNL: A history of cowbells in music with the help of long-running Utah rockers
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Cowbells have been around for thousands of years, so no surprise they appear in music. In 1904, Gustav Mahler used cowbells for his Symphony No. 6.
A treasured Banksy owned by Blink-182 member is up for auction. It could fetch $6M
Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 18 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
A painting by street artist Banksy valued at up to $6.3 million is going up for auction next month. "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" is being sold by Mark Hoppus, bassist with Blink-182.
Connecting with the Great Salt Lake through stories and art
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A public art installation in downtown Salt Lake City aims to connect people with the Great Salt Lake through stories and photography.
New Martin McDonagh thriller, 4 other films approved to be shot in Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has long been a great destination for filming movies, and the trend will continue in 2025 with Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh joining the fun.
'Saturday Night Live' celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show's many, many famous friends
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 17 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary celebration of "Saturday Night Live" and Paul McCartney closed it down.
Gabby Petito's mom speaks out ahead of 'American Murder' Netflix docuseries
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
Viewers who watch a Netflix docuseries about Gabby Petito will see a beautiful, artistic young woman who loved life and those around her, according to her mother, Nichole Schmidt.
