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Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country

Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift's new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," released on Friday for the Disney and Pixar's forthcoming "Toy Story 5," is here.
Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Jill Lawless and Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has died at 72, his family announced Friday.
America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid

America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as guest narrator for a special America 250 program on July 5.
Phoebe Bridgers to bring her less-secretive tour to Utah

Phoebe Bridgers to bring her less-secretive tour to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is being less stealthy with her latest tour plans, which includes a stop in Salt Lake City this fall.
Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Posted June 4 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff ​to remove President Donald Trump's name from the institution to comply with a federal court ruling.
Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners

Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 4 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bricks and Minifigs announced it has parted ways with two managers and closed the location at the center of a viral YouTube video series around an alleged Lego theft.
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 4 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights and author of "Persepolis," has died at 56, the French presidency said Thursday.
A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns

A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite Pioneer Park's partial closure, the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market will fill open spaces when it returns Saturday, as well as parts of the street next to it.
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Posted June 3 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history.
FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event

FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The popular FanX Salt Lake Comic and Pop Culture Convention, which attracted over 100,000 attendees last year, will look very different as its usual home is remodeled.
Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens

Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, deepening the turmoil at the nation's most influential TV news program and the unit that oversees it.
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Posted June 3 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.
How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

How a Salt Lake food hall transformed its 'alley' into a space for outdoor movies

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Woodbine Food Hall and Utah Film Center are partnering for an outdoor movie series in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.
Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday

Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with the festival set for Saturday and Sunday and the Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday.
Trump to attend rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24

Trump to attend rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24

Helen Coster, Reuters  |  Updated June 2 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on ​July 24, he said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
Here's what Netflix has in June to start your summer

Here's what Netflix has in June to start your summer

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you want classic movies and series or want to get pumped up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, kicking off on June 11, Netflix has plenty of options to entertain you.
Salt Palace to fully close for 3 years when redevelopment begins in 2027

Salt Palace to fully close for 3 years when redevelopment begins in 2027

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County recently shifted its plans for the Salt Palace Convention Center, choosing to fully close it for three years when redevelopment begins next year.
New temporary venue emerges from rubble of old downtown Salt Lake theater

New temporary venue emerges from rubble of old downtown Salt Lake theater

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lot where the old Utah Pantages Theater once stood is now home to an event bringing more art and food to downtown Salt Lake City every Thursday and Friday this summer.