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Taylor Frankie Paul is back in the news once again. But fortunately, this time her narrative is via some positive news to share with the world.

Will Smith couldn’t believe meeting Lionel Messi. It’s a common feeling that Messi has inspired ever since he moved to the US to play for Inter Miami, becoming one of the biggest attractions to the state. Yesterday, Smith attended the Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake game, waiting for Messi to exit the field in order to greet him.

Will Smith and David Beckham were pictured hanging out at Inter Miami’s first game of the new MLS season on Wednesday night (February 21).The Oscar-winning actor was seen talking to the Miami co-owner and Beckham just before Lionel Messi’s side kicked off against Real Salt Lake in Florida.Smith and Beckham are long-time friends, and could be seen waving at the crowds before the game.

Apple is pushing further into sports, introducing Apple Sports, a free app for iPhone with real-time scores and stats, and the ability to tap through for live games on Apple TV. It’s available to download in the App Store in the U.S., the UK and Canada starting today.

Matt Crooks watched some of the world's best footballers from his Old Trafford seat, this week he'll be facing perhaps the greatest ever.

field of dreams following a very public divorce from his ex-wife Christine Baumgartne.The “Yellowstone” actor has partnered with a developer in southern Utah to build a $40 million film studio to St. George, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. St.

By If you’re a Bravo fan who hasn’t yet recovered from the eye-popping drama of the finale episode of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City last month, you’re not alone. Lisa Barlow gets it.“It was overwhelming, the weight of it all,” she tells Glamour.

EXCLUSIVE: FAST channel DOCUMENTARY+ has picked up worldwide rights to Ninety-Five Senses days after the film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Short.

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has signed for a new club after leaving LA Galaxy.

Kathy A. McDonald Utah is one of Hollywood’s real-world backlots. The scenic state’s close relationship with moviemakers began 100 years ago during the silent film era when cowboy star Tom Mix shot “The Deadwood Coach” in Southern Utah, and continues today through projects from the likes of multi-hyphenate Kevin Costner.

Mary Cosby is ready for the day when The Real Housewives of Salt Lake fans forget about Jen Shah completely!

K.J. Yossman Disney+ has struck a deal with U.K. streamer ITVX to license some of its shows.

There’s been a secret war brewing in The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City universe for months — and it’s reaching a fever pitch!

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) Executive Board of Directors has elected B&B Theatres President & CEO Bob Bagby as the new NATO Executive Board Chair. He’ll be taking over for previous chair, Rolando B. Rodriguez, who is exiting; his retirement as the top executive at Marcus Theatres announced last year.

For years, many fans have dreamed of a joint Backstreet Boys and NSYNC tour. Now, with NSYNC’s explosive recent reunion reigniting such hopes, the Backstreet Boys tell us they’d love to hit the road with the group.

charged with domestic violence in February.Taylor Frankie Paul, 28, made national headlines earlier this year and last year while documenting a raw series of mistakes and unfortunate events in her life on TikTok, including her divorce from the father of her two children following what she described as a “soft-swinging” incident, an ectopic pregnancy with her new boyfriend and her arrest in February.“I don’t owe anyone an explanation besides the people involved,” Paul said in a recent TikTok video regarding her plea. “Court is officially over til next year.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off a win over Nashville SC at the 2023 Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will be looking to advance to their next final tonight, as they take on Cincinnati FC in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.

Sophia Scorziello editor As Hurricane Hilary nears landfall in Los Angeles, weekend events from concerts to sports games are being postponed until further notice. The L.A. Galaxy vs.

Luke Bryan had to cancel his third show in a row as he battles an ongoing "head cold." The country star, who was supposed to headline the three-day Watershed Festival in George, Washington, broke the news on his Instagram story Sunday. "This is such a frustrating weekend. ‘Shedders, I am sorry to let you down but I am not back singing—can hardly even talk still," he wrote.

In his first communiqué as Sundance’s Festival Director, Eugene Hernandez has doled out new information as far as the slate and venues for 2024, also addressing the timing of programming and a “challenging moment” for artists, as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has dismissed speculation he is trying to sign Jesse Lingard for current club DC United.

The start of something new! Sister Wives star Christine Brown and her boyfriend, David Woolley, are engaged after less than a year of dating.

arrested on domestic violence charges last month after fighting with her boyfriend over a concert they didn’t attend, newly released police bodycam footage shows.A 10-minute heavily redacted video obtained Friday by The Post begins with a hysterically emotional and “hammered” Paul, 28, claiming her boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, 30, “threw me out in the garage” of her Utah home.“Because she is attacking the crap out of me!” Mortensen said.Paul was arrested Feb. 17 and later charged with two felony counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child and a felony count of aggravated assault, as well as misdemeanor counts of child abuse and criminal mischief.

domestic violence and aggravated assault stemming from her Feb. 18 arrest.

Former Real Housewives of Dallas star Stephanie Hollman is weighing in on what Bravo pays its Housewives, this after Jen Shah‘s purported per-episode salary came to light.

Taylor Frankie Paul was charged Tuesday with felony counts of domestic violence and aggravated assault stemming from an alleged fight on Feb. 17 in Utah with her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

The Utah-based TikTok star and social media influencer who first rose to fame amid a soft-swinging controversy in the state’s Mormon community has more recently been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. And this weekend, that s**t show only seems to be getting worse. Oof. As you’ll recall, we’ve been covering

stemming from her arrest last week, Utah authorities said Friday.The 28-year-old MomToker, who grabbed headlines last year for revealing she’s a “soft swinger,” was arrested on three misdemeanor charges: assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence in the presence of a child following the Feb. 17 incident, Herriman police said.In a statement released Friday, police said detectives turned over new video footage to the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office to weigh felony assault charges.“This evidence also suggests that during the incident, Ms.

Y’all remember the Utah mom who got caught up in that soft-swinging affair last year and revealed it was leading to a rash of divorces across her tight-knit Mormon community?? Well, she’s back in the news once more — and it ain’t good.

“soft swinging” behavior,was arrested early Saturday on assault and domestic violence charges.According to Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office records obtained by The Post, the 28-year-old Paul was arrested in Herriman, Utah, and booked in jail at 1:56 a.m. Saturday.She was released hours later, at 10:35 a.m., on three misdemeanor charges: assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence in the presence of a child, records show.Paul shares a 5-year-old daughter, Indy, and a 2-year-old son, Ocean, with ex-husband Tate Paul.The Post contacted Paul and the Herriman Police Department for comment.Paul sparked scandal in May 2022 when she revealed she and Tate were supposed “swingers,” swapping partners within her close-knit circle of influencer friends with limitations.

Sony’s Tom Hanks-starrer A Man Called Otto banked $4.2 million in a lively second frame as it moved to 637 locations nationwide from four in NY and LA. Strong word of mouth propelled moviegoers into seats with particular strength in the heartland and momentum looks good as the adult drama/comedy heads into next week’s wide expansion for the holiday weekend. It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day next Monday.   

A new chapter! Christine Brown celebrated a memorable milestone after moving to Utah in the wake of her split from Kody Brown.

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron turned heads when they both visited the High School Musical filming location one month apart — and the actress is finally opening up about the nature of her trip.

Naman Ramachandran A first trailer has been unveiled for Toronto selection “Salt Lake,” Kasia Rosłaniec’s exploration of late-life desire and emancipation. In the film, 64-year-old Helena announces her intention to pursue sexual experiences with other men – much to the shock of her husband of 40 years. The cast includes Katarzyna Butowtt, Krzysztof Stelmaszyk, Adam Ferency, Dorota Kolak, Dagmara Krasowska, Judyta Paradzińska and Jacek Poniedziałek. The film will screen at Toronto as part of Industry Selects – 10 titles chosen by festival programmers for their sales potential. It is produced by Warsaw-based Mañana in co-production with Common Ground Pictures from Gothenburg, Sweden, the partners behind “United States of Love,” which won a Silver Bear at Berlin in 2016. The project was presented at the Berlinale coproduction market 2020, received a Creative Europe – MEDIA development grant and Polish Film Institute production support. “Salt Lake” will be released in Poland in spring 2023.

the Utah High School Activities Association, which oversees and regulates athletic events in the state, said during a legislative hearing on transgender athletes on Wednesday.In the athletic competition, the girl outmatched her fellow competitors by such a wide margin that it aroused suspicion that she might be transgender. The parents of her rivals filed a complaint, launching an investigation into her gender.

Salt Lake City Police are investigating a hate crime against a gay couple in Sandy, Utah.According to the Associated Press, Christian Peacock, 18, and his boyfriend Jacob Metcalf, 18, were attacked by a group of young men outside Peacock’s family home just after midnight on August 6.Peacock told one of the young men,“You’re probably also gay and acting out because of it.”This is when Peacock was punched in the side of the head.  According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the punch was “so hard that he’s still got teeth marks indented inside his cheek from the impact.”He can then be heard on the video saying “You think you can just hit people?”According to Sandy Police Sgt. Greg Moffit,  a 17-year-old was arrested for assault.  Charges have not yet been filed.Moffit is looking into including a hate crime enhancement to the charges because he says, “it was very obvious that the suspect knew (Peacock) was a gay man and he was targeted for that.”He continued “We want our residents to know and we want the public to know that if this happens in our city we’re not going to tolerate it.