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Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson covers entertainment for the Deseret News. She grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and attended Brigham Young University. She holds a B.A in English and music, and an M.A in mass communications. She loves playing the violin, watching “Jeopardy!” and gets a real thrill when she actually completes a crossword puzzle.

Nineteen years ago, on Nov. 30, 2004, Ken Jennings lost on “Jeopardy!” after a 74-game winning streak.
Television
19 years ago, Ken Jennings lost on ‘Jeopardy!’ after 74 straight wins. Here are 4 big moments from his legendary run
On Nov. 30, 2004, Ken Jennings was dethroned after winning 74 games — and $2.52 million
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Post Malone at the 57th Annual CMA Awards.
Music
Post Malone sings an Elvis classic — and then jumps into the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s swimming pool
The music special “Christmas at Graceland” reportedly features “never before broadcast footage of Elvis.”
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Gwen Stefani on “The Voice.”
Television
It’s Gwen Stefani’s 7th season on ‘The Voice’ — but she’s only won once. Will one of these 3 singers change that?
Stefani is looking for her second victory on ‘The Voice.’
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Reba McEntire is a coach on “The Voice.”
Television
Reba McEntire is looking for her first win on ‘The Voice’ — with one of these 3 singers
It likely wasn’t easy to replace Blake Shelton, a coach who was on “The Voice” for 23 seasons, but country music legend Reba McEntire has proved to be a force to reckon with.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at the Infinite Energy Center in Atlanta.
Music
What big shows are coming up in Utah? Here’s the latest
Here’s a breakdown, by venue, of shows to watch out for this fall and winter.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Mariah Carey performs during a concert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Music
How much does Mariah Carey make from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’? The numbers are staggering
Even if it’s only for one or two months, the 1994 classic — which has charted every holiday season since its release — gets substantial playtime. And Carey has made a fortune from it.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
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Music
Why these 9 Utah musicians won’t be forgetting this Thanksgiving anytime soon
The annual Salute to Youth concert celebrates budding young musicians.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H.
Food
This Thanksgiving side dish was the most popular in 17 states — but not in Utah
What are the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes?
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
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Music
It’s Thanksgiving break, but these Utah students aren’t relaxing just yet
Regardless of age or instrument, all of the young musicians have at least this much in common: They’ve worked really hard, and they’re ready to perform.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Jeremy Renner poses at the premiere of the four-part Disney+ docuseries “Rennervations” at the Westwood Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
Entertainment
10 months after near-fatal snowplow accident, Jeremy Renner shows fans just how far he’s come
At the start of the year, the ‘Avengers’ star found himself in an ICU with more than 30 broken bones after being crushed by a 14,000-pound snowplow
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Dolly Parton performs on Aug. 14, 2023.
Music
The 3 songs Dolly Parton said had to be on her first — and probably only — rock album
On Nov. 17, the singer released her 49th studio album, which happens to mark her first — and probably only — rock album in her decadeslong career.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Lori Loughlin attends a ceremony honoring Holly Robinson Peete with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
Movies
Lori Loughlin stars in her first Christmas movie post-prison — and there’s a real-life element to the plot
Three years after serving time for her part in the college admissions scandal, Loughlin is “celebrating faith and the charity of Christmas” in her second film on the Great American Family network.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Actress Lori Loughlin arrives at the annual People Magazine “Ones To Watch” party in Los Angeles.
Television
Where is Lori Loughlin now? Here’s the latest
Since her release, the “When Calls the Heart” star has returned to acting — although not on the Hallmark Channel.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Caroline Innerbichler, center, and the cast of “Shucked.”
Music
It got high praise in Utah and just got nominated for a Grammy. But ‘Shucked’ will soon close on Broadway
“Shucked” — which had a successful premiere in Utah before landing on Broadway — will close roughly 9 months after its Broadway debut.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Glazed doughnuts travel along a conveyor belt to be boxed for customers at Krispy Kreme.
Food
These restaurants are offering free meals and other deals on Veterans Day
Several restaurants are offering deals and freebies for veterans and active military.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Singer Tracy Chapman performs on NBC’s “Today” show in New York.
Music
Tracy Chapman just won song of the year with ‘Fast Car’ — 35 years after its release
Luke Combs’ remake of “Fast Car” became a blockbuster this year, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country songs chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
ZZ Ward performs during Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Music
‘I feel stronger than I’ve ever felt before’: Singer ZZ Ward on embracing motherhood, cutting ties with a major record label
In the past couple of years, ZZ Ward has become a mother, cut ties with a major label, released her first album as an independent artist and will soon welcome a second son.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Will Swenson, a cast member of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,” performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards in New York.
Theater
Utah native Will Swenson is done playing Neil Diamond on Broadway. What’s next?
It’s been nearly 4 years since actor Will Swenson first took on the daunting project of portraying a legendary singer-songwriter who he grew up listening to and admires.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Alex Trebek speaks at the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California.
Entertainment
Remembering Alex Trebek’s 5 greatest moments on ‘Jeopardy!’
It’s now been three years since the death of Alex Trebek, who was the beloved face of “Jeopardy!” for more than three decades.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Priscilla Presley poses for photographers at the photo call for the film “Elvis” at the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.
Movies
A few months before her death, Lisa Marie Presley called ‘Priscilla’ ‘shockingly vengeful.’ Her mother disagrees
Lisa Marie Presley wrote that the film would put her in the difficult position of having to publicly speak out against her mother, who is an executive producer for the film, and was concerned how the film would affect her family, Variety reported.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
“Willie Nelson & Family” premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Music
At 90, Willie Nelson’s career is still going strong
On Nov. 3, Willie Nelson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
The clock on the Salt Lake City-County Building is pictured on Feb. 8, 2022.
U.S. & World
Daylight saving time is ending soon. Here’s when to turn back your clocks
With the end of daylight saving time, people will gain an extra hour of sleep.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Priscilla Presley poses for photographers at the photo call for the film “Elvis” at the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.
Movies
It’s been a tough year for Priscilla Presley. Now, her life is hitting the big screen
Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” “Priscilla,” directed by Sofia Coppola, explores the couple’s relationship, which began when Elvis was stationed in Germany in 1959.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
The Beatles, foreground from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr on drums perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show.”
Music
How The Beatles put together their last song ... in 2023
Sixty years after Beatlemania first took hold of fans — a frenzy that only intensified as the Liverpool band made their U.S. debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ — The Beatles are releasing their last song.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Kingston Rossdale, from left, Gwen Stefani, Apollo Rossdale, and Zuma Rossdale attend a ceremony honoring Stefani with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Music
Blake Shelton praises wife Gwen Stefani for being ‘a mother first and foremost’: ‘That’s rare in this business’
“And now, standing here almost 10 years later, after I first met her, I can say without question that being a mother is still the most important thing in her life,” Shelton said as Stefani was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Jeremy Renner poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK Fan Screening of the film “Hawkeye.”
Entertainment
How is Jeremy Renner doing since life-threatening snowplow accident? Here’s the latest
Seven months after a life-threatening snowplow accident landed Jeremy Renner in an ICU with more than 30 broken bones, the actor continues to update fans on his recovery and progress.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Will Swenson, left, stands with Neil Diamond at a Boston Red Sox game. Swenson is playing Diamond in the Broadway musical “A Beautiful Noise: A Neil Diamond Musical.”
Music
Utah native Will Swenson is taking his final bow as Neil Diamond on Broadway. Hear the ‘American Idol’ star replacing him
The BYU and Cottonwood High graduate originated the role of Diamond in the Broadway production of “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.” Now, Will Swenson is taking his final bow.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Chloe Ford, right, takes a photo of Sidney Ford and Chris Gerac, dressed as Barbie and Ken, in a Daybreak neighborhood that is decorated in a “Barbie” theme for Halloween in South Jordan on Oct. 13, 2023.
Entertainment
This ‘Barbie’-themed neighborhood in Utah has gone viral. See our photos
Roughly 20 homeowners took part in bringing a slice of Barbieland to Utah.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
PaddleSmash, a backyard game out of Utah that combines elements of pickleball and spikeball, makes an appearance on “Shark Tank.”
Television
Mark Cuban tries out a new Utah yard game on ‘Shark Tank’
Tim Swindle and Scott Brown claim that PaddleSmash combines the best elements of pickleball and spikeball “into the ultimate outdoor game.”
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
Post Malone speaks frequently about his love of living in Utah. And no, he’s not leaving.
Music
So what’s going on with Post Malone and Utah?
For a few hours, it seemed like Post Malone was packing his bags and leaving Utah behind.
By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson
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