‘Michael’ reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend
After two weeks trailing “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office with $26.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Lionsgate movie is in rarefied territory, having brought in $703.9 million worldwide and...
The ACM Awards are nearly here with first-time host Shania Twain. Megan Moroney leads the nominees
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards return for their 61st annual show Sunday night. There’s a lot that’s noteworthy: Women lead the nominations for a second year in a row. Shania Twain will host for the first time, taking over for Reba McEntire. The awards ceremony will also take...
In Cannes standout ‘Fatherland,’ Sandra Hüller stuns again
CANNES, France — For Sandra Hüller, eruptions of emotion don’t come naturally. She prefers to be quiet and calm, and often her screen presence radiates intensity when she’s simply watching. But when she explodes — whether in grief or karaoke — she can be magnificent. “It’s not something that I...
Cate Blanchett laments that the #MeToo movement ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood
CANNES, France — Cate Blanchett said the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in Hollywood, speaking Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival. In a wide-ranging staged conversation, Blanchett lamented that the tide of #MeToo has been turned in Hollywood, where she has been outspoken about gender equality. “It got killed...
TV Talk: Broadcast’s scripted originals go on vacationVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming summer viewing season. Gone are the days when broadcast networks experimented with new episodes of scripted shows in summer. Due to the decline in linear TV viewing and media executives choosing to prioritize programming for streaming...
TV Q&A: Who are the background people at televised news conferences?
Q: On local stations, when police or emergency personnel are giving an update on an event, what is the purpose of the people standing behind the person giving the update? They never offer any additional information. Is their purpose just to get on TV? Also, if they are vital to...
TV Talk: Less Yellowstone, more problems in ‘Dutton Ranch’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Just as the first “Yellowstone” sequel series “Marshals” had to open with a big change from the original show to create a new story – Kayce (Luke Grimes) became a widower – so, too, does...
City of Pittsburgh’s Cinema in the Park summer schedule includes 13 parks
Grab a friend and a blanket — the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation has released the schedule of free movies under the stars at parks across the city this summer. The Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park series will be hosted in 13 neighborhood parks with show...
TV Talk: Broadcast networks announce 2026-27 season shows
CBS announced its 2026-27 TV schedule last month, but this week the remainder of the Big Four broadcasters showed off their wares to the advertising community in New York during the annual “upfronts,” where advertisers get a sneak peek at new shows and commit advertising dollars to the next TV...
Drug counselor who delivered ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years
LOS ANGELES — A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered “Friends” star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 56-year-old Erik Fleming in a federal court in Los Angeles. “It’s truly...
TV Q&A: Could another network pick up canceled ‘Watson’?
Q: Any chance another network might pick up “Watson” next season? — Judy, via Facebook Rob: Alas, that won’t happen. While we have occasionally seen shows with cult followings get a second chance on another network (see: “Lucifer” moving from Fox to Netflix), it’s happening less often as streaming services...
Fayette County photographer’s work has cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
About a year ago, Uniontown fashion photographer Robin Ann Moore received an email asking her to sign over the rights to some of her work for possible inclusion in an unnamed feature film. She was surprised but thought little of it, filled out the paperwork and moved on. “They never...
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87
Rex Reed, the prominent and outspoken film critic and journalist known for his longtime column in The New York Observer, died Tuesday. He was 87. Reed died at his Manhattan home after a short illness, publicist Sean Katz said on behalf of Reed’s friend William Kapfer. In a career spanning...
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami-Dade cops over ‘The Rip’
MIAMI — Two Miami cops aren’t happy about how they were portrayed in a Netflix film, and now they’re seeking justice — and damages. On May 6, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office filed a defamation suit in the Southern District of Florida against Artists Equity....
TV Talk: Fred Rogers’ wisdom courses through ‘Friends & Neighbors’ documentaryVideo
Meeting Fred Rogers in 2001 led Benjamin Wagner to make the documentary “Mister Rogers & Me,” which screened locally at the 2011 Three Rivers Film Festival and aired on PBS stations nationwide. Wagner sees a direct line from that film to his latest doc, “Friends & Neighbors” (4-5 p.m. May...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” earned a chart topping $43 million in its second weekend, while “Mortal Kombat...
From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old ‘Hamlet’ flourishes in the age of TikTok
NEW YORK — He’s on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet” — William Shakespeare’s masterpiece about a moody Danish prince — seems to be having a moment. A National Theatre production has landed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music starring Hiran Abeysekera. There’s a movie version set...
In legal dispute over ‘The View,’ ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
NEW YORK — In a strongly worded filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech and hinder open political discussion. The point of contention: The popular show “The View,” and whether it’s subject to equal time rules. ABC’s filing to the Federal Communications...
TV Talk: CMU grad Judith Light stars in ‘The Terror’Video
Though she came to prominence in the 1980s sitcom “Who’s the Boss?”, 1970 Carnegie Mellon drama school grad Judith Light began her career on a daytime soap (“One Life to Live”) and has been most often seen in dramatic roles, including “Transparent,” “American Crime Story” and filmed-in-Pittsburgh “Manhunt: Deadly Games.”...
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK — Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. He died surrounded by his family, according to Turner Enterprises, the company that oversees...
TV Q&A: Why does KDKA-TV have a source praising John Shumway?
Q: Why is an employee of PennDOT praising John Shumway on a KDKA-TV promotional ad? I’ve never seen anything like this. — Darrin, via email Rob: Darrin is correct, it’s extremely odd and not exactly a paragon of journalism ethics to have someone who is often a source for a...
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to 1st place with $77 million debutVideo
Twenty years after the original, the sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” made a splash in its first weekend in theaters. Driven largely by women, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” earned $77 million in the U.S. and Canada, and $156.6 million internationally, according to studio estimates Sunday. It easily topped...
On this day in 1969, Fred Rogers reminded us why he’s the bestVideo
On this day 57 years ago, Fred Rogers testified before the U.S. Senate in support of funding for the Public Broadcasting System. Rogers appeared before a Senate subcommittee on May 1, 1969, when his children’s show was still in its infancy, to explain to federal officials the benefits it and...
Amazon mulling ‘Apprentice’ reboot with host Donald Trump Jr., report says
NEW YORK — Donald Trump Jr. could be poised to succeed his father. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Amazon is mulling a reboot of “The Apprentice” with Don Jr. as the potential star. The reality competition show, which previously ran on NBC from 2004 to 2017, was originally...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 1-3
Now that we’re all taking a post-Draft breath, it’s marathon time! But don’t worry, all of you non-runners out there. Pittsburgh still has plenty going on that won’t require you to lace up your sneakers this weekend. PSO plays ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Monday will bring Star Wars Day (“May...
