Entertainment
Filmmakers who lost son on 9/11 find healing making documentary in rural Idaho
Josh and Sarah Sabey, Latter-day Saint filmmakers, created a new documentary about an untold 9/11 story after experiencing what they describe as a parent's nightmare, according to Deseret News. The couple found healing through the filmmaking process while working in rural Idaho. The article explores how the project helped them process grief and how their faith informed their approach to the subject matter. The film shares a previously unreported perspective on the September 11 attacks.
September 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM MT · via Deseret News
Sunstone podcast revisits 2006 play about Mormon parents and gay suicide
A Sunstone podcast episode examines Carol Lynn Pearson's 2006 play "Facing East," which centers on Mormon parents processing their gay son's suicide. The play premiered in Salt Lake City before runs off-Broadway and in San Francisco, and Pearson describes it as helping religious families understand LGBTQ loved ones.
September 11, 2026 at 3:29 AM MT · via Sunstone
Chosen marketing veteran launches 1830 Studios after leaving hit series
KJ Hirschi, who spent years on the special projects team at The Chosen working on marketing, fan events, and ancillary content for the most-watched faith series in history, has left to launch 1830 Studios, according to Meridian Magazine. The move represents a gamble on building a new faith-based media company rather than remaining with the established franchise.
September 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM MT · via Meridian Magazine
David Archuleta reflects on truth, faith and finding light after leaving Church
Singer David Archuleta discusses his journey since publicly leaving the LDS Church in an interview with Arizona Big Media. The former American Idol runner-up reflects on reconciling his faith upbringing with his identity as a gay man, and how he has found meaning and direction after his departure.
September 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via azbigmedia.com
David Archuleta announces holiday album and tour
People magazine reported that David Archuleta announced a new holiday album paired with a Christmas tour. The former "American Idol" contestant, who came out as queer and stepped away from the LDS Church, continues to draw audiences from both faithful and former Mormon communities.
September 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM MT · via People.com · 3 sources
Carol Lynn Pearson reflects on feminism and faith in RadioWest interview
RadioWest aired an interview with Carol Lynn Pearson, the Mormon feminist playwright and author, discussing her life's work at the intersection of faith and women's issues. Pearson, now 90, has been a voice in Latter-day Saint feminism for over five decades, including her advocacy around LGBTQ issues and her 2006 play "Facing East" about a gay Mormon man's suicide.
September 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM MT · via RadioWest | KUER · 3 sources
Ex-Mormon author's novel follows two gay men joining group of quilting women
Eli McCann's new novel "Stitched" tells the story of two gay men who join a group of quilting women, inspired by a conversation with his mother about yarn, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. McCann, a Tribune guest columnist, draws on his Mormon background in the book.
September 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Rock musician became Tabernacle Choir organist after LDS conversion
Rick Elliott played in rock bands in smoke-filled bars before converting to Mormonism and eventually becoming an organist for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, according to a Salt Lake Tribune profile by Gordon Monson.
September 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Carol Lynn Pearson's 'Facing East' returns after 20 years
Carol Lynn Pearson's 2006 play "Facing East" will return to Utah stages in October and November 2026, twenty years after its premiere helped shift how Mormon families understood LGBTQ loved ones. The play centers on the parents of a gay man who died by suicide and their journey toward acceptance.
September 4, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via Sunstone
Original Broadway cast returns for 'Book of Mormon' 15th anniversary
The original stars of "The Book of Mormon" will return to Broadway for a special 15th anniversary performance, according to TicketNews.
September 4, 2026 at 5:37 AM MT · via TicketNews
Members use AI to create Book of Mormon videos, raising plagiarism concerns
Latter-day Saint creators are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to produce videos depicting Book of Mormon stories, marking what the Salt Lake Tribune calls a new era in LDS cinema. The article examines whether AI-generated art — which critics argue is built on unauthorized use of copyrighted training data — can serve devotional purposes. The Church discontinued its own Book of Mormon video series in 2019 after producing episodes covering roughly one-third of the text, leaving a gap some members are attempting to fill with AI tools.
August 29, 2026 at 6:05 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
Lindsey Stirling dazzles Cleveland with violin and acrobatics
Violinist and performer Lindsey Stirling brought her high-energy show to the Acrisure Amphitheater in Cleveland, combining classical violin with electronic music, choreographed dance, and acrobatic elements. The Latter-day Saint performer is known for her genre-blending performances and has built a massive YouTube following. Local Spins praised her storytelling through music and visuals, noting the show's appeal across age groups. Stirling has previously spoken about how her faith influences her artistry and career choices.
August 22, 2026 at 7:08 AM MT · via Local Spins · 14 sources