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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be sentenced on Oct. 3
Jack Queen, Reuters | Posted July 8 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Tuesday said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on Oct. 3 after his conviction on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances.
Provo cancels 'Dirtylicious Dance Fitness' class, says it doesn't align with city values
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
For three years, many attended Dirtylicious Dance Fitness classes in Provo. But the city suddenly canceled the class, saying it doesn't meet city values.
78 replica colonial flags share America's story from 13 colonies to modern Day
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted July 5 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
One Utah man has spent the past 50 years collecting different versions of the American flag. They are now on display at Elite Hall in Hyrum through July 6.
7-year-old girl from Kearns wins national mariachi competition
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Yamileth Arellano, of Kearns, will perform at the national Mariachi Festival in Texas.
Trio of children's movies to make it through the summer swoon
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 1:58 p.m. | Save Story
I have taken my children to see three movies currently playing in theaters because 1. it's July and we've run out of other summer activities; and 2. having them watch on a big screen at the movie theater makes me feel less mom-guilt than them watching small screens at home, for some reason; and 3. we really like popcorn.
Photo gallery: Salt Lake City hosts Monster Jam
Isaac Hale, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City became the fifth host city for the annual Monster Jam World Finals marquee show, with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
'I'm very proud to be a Utahn': Marie Osmond sings praises to the place she calls home
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
Marie Osmond has high praise for Utah and its people.
Athletes, Olympic committee kick off cultural preparations for 2034 Olympics
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Olympics highlight incredible athleticism from all around the globe, but they also give the host country a chance to celebrate its culture and showcase what makes it unique on the world stage.
Paramount settles Trump lawsuit over Kamala Harris interview on '60 Minutes' for $16M
Helen Coster, Jack Queen and David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted July 3 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Paramount late Tuesday agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October.
'End of an era': Washington County's Community Education Channel goes off air after 30 years
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted July 3 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Community Education Channel's 30 years of serving southern Utah through broadcasting meetings, local news, and sports ended Monday due to diminishing funds.
Stadium of Fire makes changes after fireworks injured 26 people last year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted July 3 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Organizers of this year's Stadium of Fire said they've taken steps to make sure a fireworks fiasco, like last year's that injured 26 people, doesn't happen again.
Brandon Sanderson named keynote speaker at 2026 StoryCon writing conference
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Renowned fantasy author and Utah native Brandon Sanderson is set to headline the state's largest writing conference next year.
America First Square continues to grow, adding Megaplex entertainment center
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Entertainment offerings around America First Square in Daybreak continue to expand with LHM Megaplex on Wednesday opening its first-of-a-kind cinema entertainment center.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
A judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs bail to await sentencing after a mixed verdict Wednesday that acquitted Combs of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Utah skies to be filled with F-35A jets for Fourth of July. Here's where to watch
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted July 2 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
A float of F-35A Lightning II jets will grace Utah skies in celebration of Independence Day on Friday. Here are the cities where you can watch this special flyover.
Jury deliberating at Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial asks to review Cassie's testimony
Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
The jury deliberating at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial asked Tuesday to review critical testimony from one of the prosecution's most important witnesses: his former longtime girlfriend Cassie.
Where to see Fourth of July weekend fireworks, parades and more throughout Utah
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Bring on the red, white and blue with Fourth of July weekend activities scheduled in many communities throughout Utah. Here's where to watch fireworks and more in Utah.
What's coming to Amazon Prime in July
Payton Davis, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at what's coming to Amazon Prime in July.
Growing up in Pocatello's Triangle Neighborhood: A memoir of youth, faith and redemption
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 30 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Presley Vann's book about growing up in Pocatello's Triangle Neighborhood was published by Inicio Publishing and is capturing the attention of readers nationwide.
Here's what's coming to Netflix in July
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted June 29 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Summer doesn't mean Netflix is slowing down with content. Here's what's coming to the streaming service this month.
How this BYU grad balances being a mom and a creator at Pixar
Bethany Twede, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
At Pixar, children who are born during the production cycle of a movie get a production credit. All three of Stacey Truman's boys have a credit.
What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in July
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Disney+ and Hulu have a loaded July ahead for your summer binge-watching plans.
We saw all 6 plays at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Here's what you need to know
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted June 28 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is back for its 64th season with fresh stories to tell, including a Tony Award-winning musical and other classics.
8 budget friendly activities for summertime
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Get in the summertime spirit with these activities that won't break the bank.
Beloved Pleasant Grove hillside light artist bids farewell
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 12:22 p.m. | Save Story
David Hartle has been creating unique art on the mountain above Pleasant Grove for seven years. Now, he is leaving behind an artistic legacy.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs thought he was above the law in racketeering conspiracy, prosecutors say
Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
A prosecutor has begun two days of closing arguments at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial by telling a jury that the music mogul used "power, violence and fear" to rule a criminal enterprise for two decades.
Review: 'F1' is a summer blockbuster of the best kind
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 26 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
I wasn't expecting "F1" to make cinematic history, but I did want to be entertained — and Brad Pitt's newest film delivered exactly what I was hoping for.
Vatican unveils last restored Raphael Room after 10-year cleaning that yielded new discoveries
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted June 26 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
The Vatican Museums on Thursday unveiled the last of the restored Raphael Rooms, the reception rooms of the Apostolic Palace that in some ways rival the Sistine Chapel's artwork.
Celebrities converge on Venice for Bezos-Sanchez wedding gala
Sara Rossi and Gabriele Pileri, Reuters | Posted June 26 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began three days of lavish wedding celebrations in Venice on Thursday with tight security shielding their VIP guests from protesters.
Utah 'Love Island' contestant faces new aggravated assault charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 24 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man who gained notoriety as a contestant on the reality TV show "Love Island" is facing criminal charges for the second time in a month related to domestic violence.
Sean Astin talks 'The Goonies' with Utah fans in honor of the movie's 40th anniversary
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Sean Astin, the actor best known for his roles in "The Goonies," "Lord of the Rings" and "Rudy," joined fans at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Saturday evening for a 40th anniversary screening of "The Goonies."
Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted June 24 - 6:52 p.m. | Save Story
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died at 81, his wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced Tuesday.
Dallas Jenkins says ties between 'The Chosen' and Angel Studios are officially severed
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Ties between Angel Studios and "The Chosen" have officially been severed, the biblical drama's creator, Dallas Jenkins, announced during a recent livestream.
London has leaned into Jack the Ripper tourism. The locals don't like it
Elizabeth McBride, CNN | Posted June 24 - 6:42 a.m. | Save Story
Tourists often arrive in London with a checklist: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, afternoon tea — and a Jack the Ripper tour.
Benson Boone has an ice cream truck in Utah — and his own Crumbl cookie
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
The "Beautiful Things" singer confirmed during a recent appearance on Scott Mills' "The Breakfast Show" that he did in fact purchase an ice cream truck that is currently in Utah.
The trail of Utah wildlife murals, where art and nature converge into adventure
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 6:55 a.m. | Save Story
A new trail map created by Utah artist Chris Peterson, dubbed Wildlife Walls, links murals throughout the state to local wildlife viewing areas, encouraging people to explore Utah's biodiversity.
New Hampshire city in 'Jumanji' marks 30th anniversary with animal costume race
Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press | Posted June 22 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A New Hampshire city of about 23,000 people in the southwestern corner of the state is celebrating its ties to "Jumanji" this weekend.
Review: '28 Years Later' is a solid zombie movie and best of the franchise
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
"28 Years Later" is my favorite of the series. I'm now intrigued to see where the franchise goes next.
'The Chosen' swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ
Martina Rebecca Inchingolo, Associated Press | Posted June 21 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
In the south of Italy, Matera is known as the "City of Stones" for its architecture. For the next season of "The Chosen," it will be known as ancient Jerusalem.
Review: 'Elio' is a fun animated movie but not one of Pixar's best
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
"Elio" is an entertaining film with some great moments, but I have a feeling I'll need Google to remind me of it in a few years.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says all his 100-plus children will receive share of his estate
Lianne Kolirin, CNN | Posted June 20 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of instant messaging app Telegram, plans to leave his fortune to the more than 100 children he has fathered, according to an interview published Thursday.
'Jaws' turns 50. It changed pop culture and our perception of sharks
Scottie Andrew, CNN | Posted June 20 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
The movie "Jaws" is credited with inventing the summer blockbuster.
'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' documents pay win for the group
Lisa Respers France, CNN | Updated June 19 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have scored a salary touchdown. The new season of the Netflix docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" includes the women getting a pay raise.
2024 was a 'banner year' for downtown's Eccles Theater. Here's how much money it made
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Last year was a smashing success for Eccles Theater, from its Broadway lineup down to its end-of-year finances.
'45 years is a lot of practice': Southern Utah resident brings walls to life with more than 500 murals
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted June 19 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Patti Lewis has been painting murals for over 45 years. She has more than 500 murals to her name and she just finished her latest masterpiece in Hurricane, Washington County.
Producer Tyler Perry accused of sexual harassment and assault in lawsuit
Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Posted June 18 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
An actor on the BET show "The Oval" has filed a civil lawsuit that accuses media mogul Tyler Perry of repeated sexual assault and harassment.
Utah to celebrate artists of all kinds in largest arts festival yet
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 18 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
Starting Thursday, downtown Salt Lake City will be filled with art of all mediums as part of the 49th annual Utah Arts Festival, the state's largest outdoor arts event.
Anne Burrell, TV chef who coached the 'Worst Cooks in America,' dies at 55
Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | Posted June 18 - 6:54 a.m. | Save Story
TV chef Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of "Worst Cooks in America," died Tuesday at her New York home. She was 55.
Mexican baseball teams to again play in Utah as part of cultural exchange initiative
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Two professional Mexican baseball teams will return to Utah to play here as part of a cultural exchange initiative meant in part to bolster Utah-Mexico ties.
The ultimate guide to the Utah Shakespeare Festival
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Every summer, Cedar City transforms from a relaxed southern Utah town into a bustling hub of Shakespearean drama.
'Yellowstone' spinoff among new productions set to film in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A spinoff of the show "Yellowstone" will be shot in Utah, where production of the original show first began.
Supreme Court rejects bid to revive copyright suit over Ed Sheeran hit 'Thinking Out Loud'
Blake Brittain, Reuters | Updated June 16 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court turned away on Monday a bid to revive a copyright infringement lawsuit accusing pop star Ed Sheeran of unlawfully copying a song by the late singer Marvin Gaye.
The world's most-visited museum shuts down, sounding the alarm on overtourism
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press | Posted June 16 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered most of Monday when staff went on strike in frustration over what they called unmanageable crowds at an institution crumbling from within.
Cost of Utah: How to have frugal family fun this summer
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted June 16 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans surveyed who plan to go on vacation this year said they plan to use a credit card to pay for it. But you don't need to go into debt to have a memorable summer.
Sexual assault survivors find healing through creating art with glass
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 15 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
At the Bountiful Davis Arts Center lies a collection of small glass artworks that tells a much deeper story of healing through creating.
'Clueless' director looks back on the inspiration for everyone's favorite scary dad, Mel Horowitz
Jemal Polson, CNN | Posted June 15 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
There are few patriarchs within the teen film genre like Mel Horowitz in "Clueless."
David Beckham and Gary Oldman awarded knighthoods
Reuters | Posted June 15 - 7:54 a.m. | Save Story
Former England soccer captain David Beckham and actor Gary Oldman were knighted in King Charles' annual birthday honors list on Saturday.
Red Bull's soapbox draws 50,000 to Salt Lake City — and many more laughs
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Tens of thousands of people braved the heat to watch the wacky Red Bull Soapbox Race, which made its first ever stop in Utah on Saturday.
