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Taylor Swift + Denver: A history of her tours, the big lawsuits, and this weekend’s Eras concerts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Taylor Swift is known for giving everything she has during her sold-out concerts, and her fans send that love right back. But even as the singer cuts through media clutter and speaks directly to her audience, she also occasionally gets tangled in her own promotional machinery.Not that any of it is her fault; see November’s Ticketmaster debacle as just the latest example. With that in mind, here’s a primer on Swift’s intense, and not-always-positive, relationship with Colorado before her Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15, concerts at Empower Field at Mile High.For more Taylor Swift news and features, including surprise song predictions, a guide to related parties, parking rules, and our review and photos, visit denverpost.com/tag/taylor-swift.The Fearless Tour (2010)Taylor Swift performs at the 43rd annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. in 2009. The singer-songwriter has since racked up a dozen Grammys and 46 nominations.Swift is a child performer-tur...

Two Colorado resort hotels voted among top 10 in U.S. by Travel + Leisure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

In ski towns like Aspen and Telluride, where the rich are always getting richer, how does one rank luxury?Leave it to the readers of Travel + Leisure. The 86-year-old, New York-based magazine on Wednesday released its World’s Best Awards for 2023, which tallied results from a reader survey of the best islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports, and more, according to its website.All three of the top choices in the Resorts + Safaris category were owned by Auberge Resorts Collection (see below), and Aspen’s Hotel Jerome came in right at No. 3. Auberge also owns Colorado’s other entry on the list, Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, which came in at No. 6. The Mill Valley, Calif., company owns more than two dozen such properties around the world.Visitors can take in the views of the San Juans as their muscles enjoy a hot soak at Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride. (Provided by Madeline Hotel and Residences)In Colorado, “resort” means s...

Emmys: HBO dominates, top TV stars get multiple nominations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

HBO was a big winner Wednesday morning as the nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were announced.The top three nominated shows, "Succession," "The Last of Us" and "The White Lotus," all air on the premium network."Succession" garnered 27 nominations, "The Last of Us" received 24 and "The White Lotus" got 23.Apple TV+ is home to the next-highest-nominated show, "Ted Lasso," which received 21 nominations.Those four were the only programs to be nominated more than 20 times, though double-digit nods were also earned by Prime Video's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (14), FX's "The Bear" (13), Netflix's "Beef" and "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" (13 each), Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" (11) and HBO's "Barry" (11).Several actors also received multiple personal nominations."The Last of Us" star Pedro Pascal received three nominations for his acting, with his performances in NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and CNN's "Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World" joining his ...

Photo released amid ongoing search for suspect in fatal San Juan Capistrano stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Authorities have released a surveillance photo of a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in San Juan Capistrano earlier this year.The incident was reported around 5:20 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 2600 block of Calle San Luis, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.Responding deputies found the victim, 30-year-old Jorge Marvin Guadarrama, with a stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Man assaulted, killed in San Juan Capistrano The assailant had fled the area before deputies arrived.The suspect is described as man with a thin build wearing jeans and a black hoodie.“Homicide investigators are actively seeking additional information in this case,” sheriff’s officials said in a news release.Anyone with information that may help in the investigation is asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 714-647-7000. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Sheriff's Department arrests alleged gang member from Victorville in June slaying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

An alleged gang member has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Victorville last month.Ricky Prudholme Jr., a 41-year-old Victorville resident, was arrested Monday morning for shooting Eddie James, 43 and also of Victorville, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. James was shot in the 14200 block of Valley Center Drive about 10:20 p.m. on June 9, and he was declared dead at a local hospital.Prudholme has been charged with James' murder, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm and participating in a criminal street gang.He is being held without bail at the West Valley Detention Center. He is due to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Amy Bilbao at 909-890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78-CRIME or wetip.com.

Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on East Katella Avenue [Orange County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Suspected DUI Collision in North Tustin Street Left Man DeadORANGE COUNTY, CA  (July 12, 2023) – Saturday evening, a wrong-way crash on East Katella Avenue left a male driver fatally injured.Initially, officers received two calls around 8:19 p.m. concerning a man passed out in the driver’s seat of a Hyundai Elantra. Reports indicated that the Hyundai was stopped at a green light at E. Katella Avenue and N. Tustin Street.At around 8:20 p.m., the driver woke up and continued traveling west on Katella as patrol officers make their way to the scene.The Hyundai driver then veered into the oncoming traffic between Cambridge and N. Shaffer Street and collided with a Toyota Tundra and a Honda Insight.Consequently, the impact ejected the Hyundai driver ejected from his vehicle, leaving him with fatal injuries. It remains unclear if the Hyundai driver suffered a medical emergency or was intoxicated at the time of the incident.Responding paramedics transported the Tundra driver and his 4...

One Killed, Four Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Cuyamaca College Drive [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Multi-Car Collision near Jamacha Road Resulted in One DeathSAN DIEGO, CA (July 12, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a three-vehicle crash on Cuyamaca College Drive left one dead and four others hospitalized.The incident happened on July 7th, at around 4:35 p.m., near the intersection of Cuyamaca College Drive West and Jamacha Road.Footage from the incident revealed that a black Honda Civic sped through a red light at the intersection. As a result, the Honda collided with a black Nissan that was attempting to make a left turn into a shopping center.The impact of the first collision caused the Nissan to spin out of control and rear-end a white Tesla.Responding emergency personnel declared the rear passenger of the Nissan dead at the scene. Additionally, the driver suffered unspecified injuries, while the front passenger was hospitalized for serious injuries.Reports also stated that the Honda Civic driver sustained serious injuries, while the Tesla driver received minor injuries.The Swe...

Two Dead after Head-On Crash on Vasco Boulevard [Brentwood, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision Near Walnut Boulevard Left Two FatalitiesBRENTWOOD, CA (July 12, 2023) – Monday morning, a head-on crash on Vasco Boulevard claimed the lives of two people.The deadly collision occurred around 6:40 a.m. at the intersection of Vasco and Walnut Road, near the city of Brentwood.Based on the investigation, a silver Nissan Altima rear-ended a silver Honda Fit for unknown reasons. Afterward, the Nissan veered into the northbound lanes and crash head-on with a gray Acura Integra.Unfortunately, the drivers of both the Nissan and Acura sustained fatal injuries. First responders to the site of the collision pronounced the two drivers dead at the scene.Meanwhile, medical responders transported the Honda driver to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police reported no other injuries from the incident.The identities of the deceased victims remain undisclosed to the public.Brentwood Officials closed Vasco Road until 9:30 a.m. as crews clear out the roadway.At...

One Person Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Collision near Alameda Street Resulted in DeathLOS ANGELES, CA (July 12, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a pedestrian crash on Highway 101 claimed the life of one person.The fatal collision happened on July 11th, at around 5:00  a.m. on Highway 101 at Alameda Street, near North Los Angeles Street.At this time, the circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear, but a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in the southbound lanes.The identity of the deceased victim or the involved driver remains undisclosed to the public.Following the crash, officials blocked at least three lanes of the southbound side of Highway 101 to perform cleanup and preliminary duties. Meanwhile, the far right lane remained open for motorists. The lane closures caused traffic in the area for hours afterward.No further details regarding Alameda Street have been released to the public. Los Angeles Officials will provide more information once available.No words can mend the broken heart...

Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Multi-Car Collision on Jones Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Motorcyclist on Hacienda AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (July 12, 2023) – On Wednesday night, a motorcyclist was hospitalized after a multi-car collision on Jones Boulevard.The accident happened around 6:47 p.m., at the intersection of Jones Boulevard and Hacienda Avenue.According to the reporters, preliminary information provided by LVMPD suggests that the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Jones Boulevard towards Hacienda Avenue when a Nissan Rogue turned in front of the motorcyclist.The collision caused the motorcyclist to collide with the right front of the Nissan.The sedan involved in the initial collision also collided with a Ram pickup afterward.Both drivers of the vehicles involved remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.The injured motorcyclist, identified as a 19-year-old Henderson man, was transported to UMC Trauma in critical condition.At this time, all lanes on Jones Boulevard in both directions are blocked.No other details a...