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Ozzy Osbourne says he’s making another album after medical treatment
The Prince of Darkness isn’t waiting long to make new music. During a reddit AMA (ask me anything) on Tuesday, Ozzy Osbourne said that he was “going to do another album next month,” and went into more detail on the time frame. “I am making another album because while I...
‘Friends’ cast to reunite for HBO Max special
The cast of “Friends” is getting together. According to Variety, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will reunite for an “exclusive untitled unscripted special on HBO Max,” a new streaming service. View this post on Instagram It’s happening... @hbomax @jenniferaniston @lisakudrow @mleblanc @mattyperry4...
The Weeknd to play PPG Paints Arena
The Weeknd is coming on a Friday. The Grammy-award wining performer is going on tour this summer and coming through Pittsburgh on the trek. The Toronto native will play PPG Paints Arena on June 26 while on the “After Hours Tour,” the namesake of his forthcoming album set for release...
Korn, Faith No More to play Pittsburgh area
Korn and Faith No More are heading out on a co-headlining tour this summer, with a stop planned near Pittsburgh. The bands will play S&T Bank Music Park on Sept. 5. Helmet and ’68 will serve as support at the Burgettstown show. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21 at...
Ozzy Osbourne cancels upcoming tour, Pittsburgh-area show
After it was previously delayed, Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming “No More Tours 2” trek has now been canceled. The tour, which was set to come through the Pittsburgh area June 11 at S&T Bank Music Park, has been called off according to an announcement on Osbourne’s Facebook page. The tour “has...
New Banksy piece appears on birthday of house owner where artwork appeared
That Banksy is at it again. A new work from the anonymous artist showed up on the side of house in Bristol, United Kingdom, on Feb. 13. It was confirmed Feb. 14 as a Banksy piece on his website and Instagram. The new work depicts a girl with a slingshot...
Rolling Stones, Sam Hunt, Justin Bieber tickets on sale Friday
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, yes, but more importantly, there’s some big shows coming to the Pittsburgh area that are going on sale. Here’s a breakdown of what shows you can buy tickets for Friday, Feb. 14. The Rolling Stones Show: June 23 at Heinz Field Tickets on sale here at...
XFL opening weekend ratings average more than 3 million viewers
The XFL’s first season since 2001 started this past weekend and its telecasts drew millions of viewers. The first four games, played Saturday and Sunday on Fox, ABC and ESPN, averaged 3.12 million viewers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Tampa Bay Vipers vs. New York Guardians game Sunday on...
Simone Johnson, daughter of The Rock, starts with WWE
The daughter of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment is stepping into the ring. Simone Johnson, daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has started training with WWE, according to the wrestling promotion. She has reported to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, a massive training facility for the company....
Rage Against The Machine coming to Pittsburgh this summer
Rage Against The Machine is back and coming to Pittsburgh. The band will come through on their “Public Service Announcement Tour” on July 31. Rage, along with Run The Jewels, will play PPG Paints Arena. “PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT” TOUR?Tickets: on sale Thursday February 13th @ 11am local time?Playlist:...
Hear Ozzy Osbourne’s new album early by getting tattooed at Pittsburgh shopVideo
Want to hear the new Ozzy Osbourne record early? Get an Ozzy themed tattoo at a certain Pittsburgh tattoo shop and you can. The Prince of Darkness is running a promotion of sorts that lets you hear his new album, “Ordinary Man,” a day early, calling it “a global tattoo”...
Groundhog Day 2020 sets attendance record in Punxsutawney
That Punxsutawney Phil really brings people together, and in big numbers. This year’s Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney had attendance that exceeded 40,000, according to PennLive citing estimates from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. According to PennLive, the previous Groundhog Day attendance record was 35,000 in 1997, with average attendance coming...
Gabby Barrett says 1st album is coming in 2020
Gabby Barrett’s first album will be out this year. When that happens is another story. The Munhall native talked about her album with Billboard and gave some, but not all, of its details. “You can expect an album sometime this year. I’ve been working on music for a year and...
Pittsburgh Dad spins wheel on ‘Price is Right’ stageVideo
Pittsburgh Dad finally made his appearance on “The Price is Right.” Sort of. Curt Wootton, the man behind “Pittsburgh Dad,” and his crew were in the audience for an episode of the game show that aired Friday on CBS. The show was taped in December. Thanks for stopping by #PriceIsRight,...
My Chemical Romance announce U.S. tourVideo
My Chemical Romance has announced a U.S. tour, their first in almost a decade. The band will play 17 shows in the U.S., with the first show coming Sept. 9 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. MCR will wrap up the tour Oct. 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas....
PETA wants Punxsutawney Phil to retire; Groundhog Club president responds
PETA is suggesting Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog call it a career. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club president Bill Deeley on Tuesday morning and asked for Punxsutawney Phil to retire “to a reputable sanctuary and start using a cutting-edge animatronic groundhog...
Chance the Rapper set for ‘Punk’d’ rebootVideo
Chance the Rapper is the new Ashton Kutcher. The Chicago rapper announced Friday that he would host the reboot of “Punk’d,” the MTV prank show. The teaser clip released with the announcement shows Chance pranking “Hot Girl Summer” rapper Megan Thee Stallion. I got a new job. I’m hosting PUNK’D...
Steelers’ James Conner announces autobiography ‘Fear is a Choice’
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has a book coming out this year. Conner announced his autobiography “Fear is a Choice: Tackling Life’s Challenges with Dignity, Faith, and Determination” on Thursday. The book will be released June 16 via Harper Collins. pic.twitter.com/hlzlMDfX97— James Conner (@JamesConner_) January 23, 2020 According to...
Billie Eilish releases self-directed ‘everything i wanted’ videoVideo
Billie Eilish is back with a self-directed video. The 18-year-old music star put out a music video Thursday afternoon for her single “everything i wanted.” The video starts with a message that reads “finneas is my brother and my best friend. no matter the circumstance, we always have and always...
New Juice WRLD music coming, label says
Juice WRLD’s label has announced some things his fans will be interested in. Grade A Productions took to social media to thanks fans for their support of Jarad Higgins (Juice WRLD’s real name). They also also announced plans for a tribute and release of music Juice WRLD was working on....
Police investigating claim Flyers mascot Gritty punched teen
A Philadelphia Flyers season ticket holder is claiming his son was punched by team mascot Gritty, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Chris Greenwell, he and his son, Brandon, 13, had been invited to meet the NHL mascot at a season ticket holder event Nov. 19. The incident happened...
Nickelback to play Pittsburgh area this summer
Nickelback is heading back on tour. The Canadian band is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the release of “All The Right Reasons” on the trek, with a June 30 date slotted for S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown. The band will perform the album in its entirety at each show,...
The Rock honors late father Rocky Johnson with Instagram tribute
The Rock posted an emotional tribute to his late father Friday. Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram to honor Rocky Johnson, who died Wednesday. He posted a clip of Rocky Johnson in the then-WWF wrestling with Dwayne Johnson watching from the crowd. Dwayne Johnson wrote a lengthy caption to accompany the...
The 1975 coming back to Pittsburgh
The 1975 are coming to Pittsburgh in 2020. The English rock back announced Thursday that they are playing the Petersen Events Center on June 2. The show will have support from Phoebe Bridgers and beabadoobee. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Jan. 24. The band’s new album, “Notes on...
Jason Aldean adds Pittsburgh area tour stop
Jason Aldean’s “We Back Tour” brings the country music star back to the Pittsburgh area. Aldean will come to S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown on Aug. 21, according to an announcement. He will be joined by Brett Young, Mitchell Tenpenny and Dee Jay Silver. Ticket information has not yet...
