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Taylor Swift fans head to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Taylor Swift fans head to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Lisa Leff, Associated Press  |  Posted May 8 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the Atlantic after high ticket prices in the U.S. make seeing Swift's concerts in Europe cheaper, even after the hotel and flight.
Kevin Costner puts out casting call for extras in his southern Utah film

Kevin Costner puts out casting call for extras in his southern Utah film

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner is back in Utah, and he's looking for paid extras to star in his new film series, "Horizon: An American Saga."
Utah first lady Abby Cox celebrates dance program for students with disabilities

Utah first lady Abby Cox celebrates dance program for students with disabilities

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Farmington High School student Ava Leavitt was struggling with self-confidence and was in search of something that would "bring good into her heart" when she met her classmate Sarah, who has Down syndrome, in her ceramics class.
Police investigating shooting of security guard outside Drake's Toronto home

Police investigating shooting of security guard outside Drake's Toronto home

Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated May 7 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at Canadian rapper Drake's mansion that left a security guard badly injured, CBC News reported on Tuesday, citing a source.
Judge overturns UK ruling against Kevin Spacey in sex assault case

Judge overturns UK ruling against Kevin Spacey in sex assault case

Sam Tobin, Reuters  |  Posted May 7 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge overturned a London court ruling on Tuesday which effectively found actor Kevin Spacey liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man after Spacey's lawyers mistakenly failed to serve a defense to a civil lawsuit.
Met Gala in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez among the standout stars

Met Gala in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez among the standout stars

Leanne Italie, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monday's Met Gala featured a garden green-tinged carpet and a palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media.
Utah's Miss USA steps down for 'physical and mental well-being'

Utah's Miss USA steps down for 'physical and mental well-being'

Emma Everett Johnson  |  Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miss USA titleholder and former Miss Utah USA Noelia Voigt announced she would be stepping down from her current Miss USA role in a social media post Monday.
Katherine Heigl reveals some of her go-to restaurants in Utah

Katherine Heigl reveals some of her go-to restaurants in Utah

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

After living in Los Angeles for two decades, "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl decided to raise her family outside of Hollywood, swapping the fast-paced lifestyle for small-town living in Summit County.
Slamdance founder explains why festival is leaving Utah

Slamdance founder explains why festival is leaving Utah

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Slamdance, the festival founded under the shadow of Sundance, announced it is moving to Los Angeles after 30 years in Utah.
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall

Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 5 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Bernard Hill who starred in "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has died. Hill's agent Lou Coulson says he died Sunday at age 79.
Have You Seen This? Meet Tanner with the 'Tism

Have You Seen This? Meet Tanner with the 'Tism

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've seen the second season of Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," there's no way you could forget Tanner.
Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26B

Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26B

Matt Ott and Paul Harloff, Associated Press  |  Posted May 3 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have expressed interest in buying Paramount Global for $26 billion, a source says.
South Salt Lake's Mural Fest is back and literally bigger than ever

South Salt Lake's Mural Fest is back and literally bigger than ever

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 3 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fourteen new public murals from artists all over the world will be on display in South Salt Lake this Saturday after a record 880 artists applied.
Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah

Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.
Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet

Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some reasons "The Fall Guy" fell with style and made for a wildly entertaining and fun movie.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Ex-Nickelodeon producer sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted May 2 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children.
Hill Air Force Base announces 2 fiery new acts for summer air show with Thunderbirds

Hill Air Force Base announces 2 fiery new acts for summer air show with Thunderbirds

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pearl Harbor reenactment and an extreme pyrotechnic air and ground team will join regular crowd favorites at the Hill Air Force Base air show in June.