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Robert Carradine, actor in 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire,' dies at 71
Hanna Park, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN | Updated Feb. 24 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Robert Carradine, known for his roles in "The Long Riders," "Revenge of the Nerds" and the television series "Lizzie McGuire," has died at 71, his management company told CNN.

How Mike Lee suddenly found himself at the center of a Hollywood fight
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Some big names in Hollywood are battling over what the future of cinema and movie streaming will look like in the future. A surprising character has entered the mix: Utah Sen. Mike Lee.

British film awards interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome
Tom Page, CNN | Posted Feb. 23 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
It was the clip heard around the world after Sunday night's British Academy Film Awards ceremony in London: a man yelling a racial slur as two celebrated Black actors presented an award.
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says
Doina Chiacu, Reuters | Updated Feb. 23 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.

Former 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki says she has cervical cancer
Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:18 p.m. | Save Story
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, one of the former stars of MTV's "Jersey Shore," said Friday that she has cervical cancer.

Melania Trump donates her white and black-trimmed inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian
Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 21 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Melania Trump says it's "incredible" to see the gown she wore to the 2025 inaugural balls on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.

Mama leopard gives birth to 2 cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Zeya, a 13-year-old Amur leopard, gave birth on Wednesday to two cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 19 - 8:45 p.m. | Save Story
Eric Dane, the actor known for "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," has died at 53 due to ALS. His representatives say he died on Thursday afternoon.

Dancers literally soar to new heights in Ballet West's 'Peter Pan'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ballet West dancers took to the sky and learned how to fly for what the company called its "most technically ambitious production ever."

Former Utah high school baseball coach competes on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 19 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Scott Haney, a former baseball coach at Payson High School and Salem Hills High School in Utah County, got to spin the wheel this past Presidents Day on "Wheel of Fortune."

Poll shows a whole lot of Utahns are watching the Milan Cortina Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 19 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly three-quarters of Utahns are either watching the 2026 Milan Cortina Games or intend to tune in before Sunday's closing ceremonies, according to the latest Deseret News poll.

Olympic venues find second life on the silver screen
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
If the goal is to attract Hollywood producers, having Olympic venues as filming locations doesn't hurt. Just ask Cortina, which was featured in the movie "For Your Eyes Only."

What big shows are coming to Utah this year?
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Entertainment venues across Utah are starting to fill up their concert lineups for 2026. Here's what we know is coming to the Beehive State so far.

The husband-and-wife team behind Salt Lake City's newest viral attraction
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Himitsu Station, 110 W. Broadway, is billed by its creators as an escape room "experience" with a twist.

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month
Associated Press | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Bruce Springsteen is bringing his political commentary back to American stages this spring, as he announced on Tuesday a "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour in the U.S.

CBS host Stephen Colbert says network barred airing interview with Texas US Senate candidate
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Feb. 17 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
CBS late-night show host Stephen Colbert said Monday the network's lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Senate candidate and Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
Anderson Cooper leaving '60 Minutes' program in latest CBS News shake-up
Dawn Chmielewski and Jaspreet Singh, Reuters | Updated Feb. 17 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS News' "60 Minutes" program after nearly two decades, in the latest staffing shake-up to hit the storied news magazine and network.

Logan Paul's 'holy grail' of Pokémon cards sells for $16.5 million
Laura Sharman, CNN | Updated Feb. 17 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Five years ago, Logan Paul set a world record when he purchased a Pokémon card for $5.275 million. It proved a sound investment – the influencer and wrestler sold that card for $16.492 million.


