Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is a 27-year-old (8 November 1991) elite wheelchair motocross (WCMX) athlete from Las Vegas, Nevada, who was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord, which resulted in him having no use of his legs. He is an extreme...
People may recognize the name MyKayla Skinner because of gymnastics. However, on 14 November 2019, MyKayla achieved a life-long goal much different than anything to do with the Olympic sport, and it was not achieved in a gymnasium. On that momentous day, she was...
One of the best-known faces of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”) is The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. This church choir began in the 1800s and is world-renowned. It is a “Mormon” aspect many...
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and once again The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is promoting their Light the World initiative using Light the World Giving Machines. Following the Savior’s admonition to “love one another; as I have loved you”...
Latter-day Saint siblings Ezra and Stephanie Sosa from Utah have just made television history on Fox’s popular dance show, So You Think You Can Dance. The duo that has wowed judges with their stunning performances since their audition, just cracked the top 10...
Kyle Woodruff, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”), is a 39-year-old father, a returned missionary, and a music teacher. He has learned to play the organ and more than a dozen other musical...
Writer, Comedian Jenna Kim Jones is a Writer and Script Assistant and has worked as interim management for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (www.thedailyshow.com). She is also a very funny standup comedian. In 2014 she released her first stand-up comedy act called...
Brigham Young University (BYU) sports fans are all too familiar with the school’s mascot, Cosmo the Cougar. From 2015-2018, Charlie Bird, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”), performed as the school’s...
Paulo Gallardo from Peru is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often mistakenly referred to as “the Mormon Church”). He loves soccer and is a sports star in his own right. Just a few months ago the 18-year-old attacking player scored his...
The world-famous Latter-day Saint brother and sister team, Donny and Marie Osmond, have been entertaining audiences for over half a century. During those years they have had their fair share of having to make some really tough decisions concerning their careers. Each...
Hyrum Virl Osmond, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”), is the son of George Virl Osmond, Jr. His father is the oldest of the nine offspring (Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and...
Matteo is a music group made up of four members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served their missions in Taiwan, China. While on their missions they discovered a passion for Chinese music. That passion led them to learn new instruments that have...
Russell Marion Nelson, the 17th and present president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born on 9 September 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. He was sustained and ordained an Apostle in April...
1. Have a member of a world renowned musical troupe such as The King Sisters to be your mother. Alexis “Lex” King de Azevedo was born on 14 January 1943 in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Alyce King of The King Sisters by her first marriage. 2....
Charity Anderson and Alexis Warr, two phenomenal dancers from Utah County, wowed audiences as they danced their way across the stage with their dance partners on NBC’s World of Dance and were judged by Derek Hough, the only six-time champion in franchise history of...
Born Robert LeRoy Parker in Beaver, Utah on April 13, 1866, Cassidy was the first of 13 children. His Mormon parents had come to Utah from England in 1856. His first run-in with the law occurred after he let himself into a closed shop, took a pair of jeans, and left a...
The iconic sportswear brand, Nike, sponsors some of the world’s top athletes like LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Recently added to the list is a 13-year-old Latter-day Saint soccer phenom. Her name is Olivia Moultrie – a Beehive from...
Many people are familiar with the Twilight series of books, as well as the blockbuster movies that were created based on the novels. In fact, Utah’s five Megaplex Theatres ranked in the top 10 nationally in ticket sales for Twilight. For those who may not be in the...
Merrill Davis Osmond was born 30 April 1953 to the late George Virl Osmond Sr. and Olive May (Davis) Osmond, in Ogden, Utah. He is the distinguished lead vocalist and bassist for the world renowned music group known as The Osmonds. Making Music – Side by Side Merrill...
The year 2018 will always be remembered by Latter-day Saint basketball star Sam Merrill as a banner year. In 2018, Sam and his Utah State University teammates ended the season with a Mountain West Conference title and a coveted ticket to the “Big Dance,” the NCAA...
Every year, in late January, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society holds a fireside at the LDS Conference Center which is broadcast around the world via the church’s satellite system, as well as, streamed live via the internet. During the course of the annual...
Mary Astrid Segovia Tuminez (pronounced too-MEE-nez), a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born on 8 August 1964, in a small island farming village in Iloilo province, the Philippines. She and her six siblings were raised in extreme...
The Aces are an all-girl band that started in Provo, Utah. They made their late-night debut on May 17, 2018, on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. They sang “The Last One” a song from their new album “When My Heart Felt Volcanic.” After...
This is a story of faith, patience, endurance, and love. It is the story of a foster child named Brittany who longed to find someone to fight for her and her five siblings, and Alo and Ashley Moli, a childless couple who wanted a big family. In God’s time, Brittany...
