Sid Krofft, ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ creator and children’s TV visionary, dies at 96
NEW YORK — Sid Krofft, the Canadian-born entertainment wizard who teamed with his brother and fellow puppeteer Marty Krofft to create such cult favorites as children’s 1960s TV show “H.R. Pufnstuf,” has died at age 96. Krofft’s death, which came three years after the death of Marty Krofft, was announced...
Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall
NEW YORK — Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross. The list was revealed on Monday night’s airing of “American Idol.”...
Pittsburgh pediatrician’s psychological thriller ‘Basic Psych’ to debut on Amazon, AppleTVVideo
Long before he was thinking about a career in medicine, Dr. James Tucker was thinking about the movies. “I love movies,” said Tucker, 73, of Fox Chapel. “They move my life. My first year of college, I saw the movie ‘M*A*S*H.’ I was so entranced with that movie that I...
Indie band Good Kid enters new era with debut album, Pittsburgh stop aheadVideo
The indie rock band Good Kid has charted its own, atypical path in the music business. The Toronto-based band — vocalist Nick Frosst, guitarists Jacob Tsafatinos and David Wood, bassist Michael Kozakov and drummer Jon Kereliuk — formed in 2015 among students at the University of Toronto. Their cover of...
2026 Pittsburgh area concert calendar
Concerts scheduled for the Pittsburgh area: April 2026 April 13: Good Kid, Inoha at Stage AE April 13: Soul Asylum, Corey Glover at City Winery Pittsburgh April 13: Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conove at Carnegie Lecture Hall April 13: Gladie, King Blue Heron at Bottlerocket Social Hall April 13:...
Breakout star Sombr bringing You Are the Reason tour to PittsburghVideo
Rising pop singer Sombr will headline an arena tour this fall, including a stop in Pittsburgh. Fresh off his Coachella debut, Sombr announced his fall You Are the Reason tour, which visits PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Nov. 12. He’ll be joined by Hannah Jadagu and Dove Cameron. Sombr,...
Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner on sold-out acoustic show in Pittsburgh: ‘It’s just a little more naked up there’Video
When it comes to an acoustic show, Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner can rattle off the pros and cons compared to their normal full band performance. “Well, it’s not as loud. When you talk about intimacy, it can be really nice and relaxed, or it can be really frustrating. There will...
2026 Pittsburgh area comedy calendar
Comedy shows scheduled for the Pittsburgh area: April 2026 April 12: David Koechner at Pittsburgh Improv April 15: AJ Wilkerson at Pittsburgh Improv April 16-18: Phil Hanley at Pittsburgh Improv April 17: Dan Soder at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall April 18: David Spade at Byham Theater April 21: Frank...
Photo highlights from the Coachella Music and Arts Festival
INDIO, Calif. — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, in its 25th edition, returns to the Empire Polo Club. ——— This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors....
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A representative for Spears said in an email to The Associated Press on Sunday that the 44-year-old pop superstar...
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and Illumination sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That brings its running domestic total to $308.1 million and its...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Daniel AttaliVideo
Singer-songwriter Daniel Attali, a Pittsburgh native, just released his album, “7 Hours,” which has been described as a coming-of-age journey. ”This album is the story of my life starting toward the end of my senior year of high school until I broke up with my partner during the first month...
Heinz History Center highlights the work of its archivists at annual event
An annual program that puts local archivists in the spotlight will return to the Senator John Heinz History Center on Sunday. Treasures in the Archives, now in its 12th year, will delve into artifacts from four of the History Center’s historic collections. But the one-day event comes with a twist:...
Sewickley art exhibitions support Youth Arts Possibilities program
First National Bank Exhibition Hall in Sewickley is hosting exhibitions to raise money for arts programs for children in underserved communities. Ron Donoughe captures Western Pennsylvania on a canvas. The Lawrenceville artist has painted images all over town, many done in an outdoor setting. His work is being featured at...
Restored semi from ‘Knight Rider’ to travel from Butler to Philadelphia area for unveilingVideo
The black T-top with the swooshing red light in its nose and a sometimes-snarky AI wasn’t the only vehicle featured on the 1980s television series “Knight Rider.” A black tractor-trailer with a long-nose cab, marked with gold trim and a knight chess piece, was prominently featured as the mobile unit...
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette among celebrities at Steel City Con in MonroevilleVideo
Hollywood legend William Shatner believed Friday afternoon the astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission would make it safely back to Earth following their voyage to the moon. The actor best known as Capt. James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” series shared his thoughts about the team and their...
Recap: ‘The Pitt’ delivers pivotal character moments in season’s penultimate episode
Editor’s Note: This recap of “The Pitt” contains spoilers for the 14th episode of season two. Last week’s episode of “The Pitt” ended with a moment of peak intensity: Dr. Robby finally admitting his upcoming sabbatical may be a permanent exit. And yet moments later, in “8:00 P.M.,” we’re back...
Revel to host late-night DJ series during NFL Draft
NFL Draft fans looking for a post-draft party can head to Pittsburgh’s Market Square for Revel Pittsburgh’s late-night DJ series. Located at 242 Forbes Ave., Revel announced Thursday that it will host “Draft Night After Hours,” a three-night event running April 23-25. Each night, the festivities will run from 9...
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died on Thursday in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, April 10-12
Construction season may be in full effect, but Pittsburgh is jumping with fun events all weekend long. Set your GPS, try to avoid the traffic and head out of the house. Bailey Zimmerman Country artist Bailey Zimmerman released his second album, “Different Night, Same Rodeo,” last year and is taking...
Jack White announces Pittsburgh show at Citizens Live at the WylieVideo
Fans of former White Stripes frontman and solo rocker Jack White will have a chance to see him at a brand new venue this fall. White announced a new slate of dates on Thursday, including one on Nov. 12 at the soon-to-open Citizens Live at the Wylie. The show will...
Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth to mark Scorpions milestones at Jergel’s showVideo
Guitarist Uli Jon Roth’s new three-hour Pictures of Destiny show is split into two parts. The first is more of a symphonic rock experience with a string quartet, including premieres from his “Requiem for an Angel” composition, while the second act is more of a straight-forward rock show, diving into...
Review: Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Our Town’ paints a poignant portrait of small-town America
There are undoubtedly some shows in the theatrical canon that are overdone. It can be groan-inducing to see the same plays and musicals performed over and over again, revived and revisited ad nauseam. Thornton Wilder’s classic “Our Town,” while frequently produced, isn’t one of them. This slice of Americana is...
TV Talk: CMU grad stars in ‘The Boys;’ audacious ‘Audacity’ debutsVideo
Steel yourselves, TV fans: The flood of shows striving for last-minute Emmy nomination consideration premiere this week to get the bulk of their episodes released before the Emmy eligibility period closes at the end of May. ‘The Boys’ In its bleak-but-funny final season, now streaming its first two episodes, Amazon’s...
‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling “Friends” star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023. “You’re going to have to show some epic resilience,” Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett said...
