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Good Grief: Owners of Charlie Brown song sue Dollywood 
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The copyright owners of the “Charlie Brown Christmas” theme song have sued Dollywood in federal court for copyright infringement. News outlets report the complaint says the East Tennessee theme park named for country star Dolly Parton has used the song without permission in live Christmas performances since...
Review: Even two Will Smiths can't save lifeless 'Gemini Man' 
Will Smith is usually an asset for a movie. He’s the kind of true movie star whose charisma can elevate even the most mediocre material. You’d think then that it would be a good thing to have not just one, but two, Will Smiths in a movie if you can....
Jason Momoa to film Netflix thriller in Pittsburgh this fall
Jason Momoa will be in Pittsburgh this fall to film the Netflix thriller, “Sweet Girl,” with filming reported to begin in November. “We are thrilled to welcome Netflix back to southwestern Pennsylvania, and we can’t wait for them to get started,” said Dawn Keezer, director of the Pittsburgh Film Office....
Rape accusations against Lauer ensnares NBC management 
NEW YORK — Two years after Matt Lauer was abruptly fired by NBC News for sexual misconduct, more questions are emerging about the former “Today” show host’s behavior and whether bosses looked the other way at problems involving one of the network’s biggest stars. A new book by Ronan Farrow,...
'Sesame Street' reveals new muppet's mom has opioid addiction
NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help kids navigate life in America — it’s tackling the opioid crisis. Sesame Workshop is exploring the backstory of Karli, a bright green, yellow-haired friend of Elmo’s whose mother is battling addiction. The initiative is part of...
Actor Chazz Palminteri visits Pittsburgh, promotes 'A Bronx Tale' 
Growing up in Bronx, N.Y., Chazz Palminteri says he once witnessed a murder. He refused to tell who did the killing at the time. He told his story in “A Bronx Tale,” a one-man play he released 30 years ago. The play became a movie and a book, as well...
In new book, woman accuses former 'Today' show anchor Matt Lauer of rape
A woman who worked with NBC at the Sochi Olympics claims she was raped by former anchor Matt Lauer at a hotel there, an encounter the former “Today” show host says was consensual. Brooke Nevils makes her claim in Ronan Farrow’s book, “Catch and Kill,” a copy of which was...
South Park pastor gets his kicks as a stuntman 
On Sunday mornings one might find Michael Scheib preaching the gospel to members of Jesus Fellowship Church in Bethel Park. There’s a good chance he’s sore from a bar fight the night before. The 32-year-old pastor is a part-time stuntman whose credits include “Outsiders,” a WGN America show about a...
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood’s film “Richard Jewell” is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November. The American Film Institute announced Tuesday that the film had been added to a lineup for its annual film festival. Eastwood directed the film, written by Billy Ray,...
‘Supernatural’ facing final demon-fighting episodes 
The end is finally here. The demon-fighting Winchester brothers — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) — will be able to park their ‘67 Chevy Impala as the 15th season of “Supernatural” will be the last. The journey to the conclusion begins at 8 pm. Oct. 10 on the...
Original voices set to return for 'Animaniacs' reboot on Hulu 
As if the return of “Animaniacs” wasn’t amazing enough, now there’s even better news. This is big: You’d better get the bologna ready for your slacks. Let’s set the stage. Back in early 2018, it was announced that Steven Spielberg was teaming up with Hulu to bring two seasons of...
HBO releases Penn State trailer of '24/7 College Football' series 
The Nittany Lions will be the focus of the next episode of an HBO series. Penn State will be featured Wednesday night on “24/7 College Football.” The Oct. 9 episode focuses on Penn State’s 35-7 victory over Purdue. The episode airs at 10 p.m. HBO’s website says the show “offers...
Ellen DeGeneres defends her friendship with George W. Bush 
That Ellen DeGeneres. She just wants everyone to get along. And that includes even those who don’t agree with her. On Sunday, the feel-good talk-show host was spotted at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, watching the Dallas Cowboys play the Green Bay Packers. And sitting next to her, sharing a...
'Joker' laughs its way to October box office record
LOS ANGELES — The filmmakers and studio behind “Joker” have reason to put on a happy face. Despite concerns over its violent themes and ramped up theater security, audiences flocked to the multiplex to check out the R-rated film this weekend resulting in a record October opening. Warner Bros. said...
‘Nancy Drew’ gets modern makeover with CMU grad Kennedy McMann 
Nancy Drew was a spunky 16-year-old with a nose for detective work when the character debuted in 1930 with the first of a series of novels. Numerous incarnations of the character have appeared in television shows and films, with many changing Nancy’s age to 18. The CW offers the latest...
Judge finds no bias from Jussie Smollett special prosecutor
CHICAGO — A Chicago judge said Friday he won’t replace a special prosecutor looking into why the state’s attorney’s office abruptly dismissed charges against actor Jussie Smollett, rejecting concerns that campaign money could taint the findings. The judge’s decision during a hearing came days after the special prosecutor, former U.S....
Taylor Swift doesn't recognize her own song during 'Tonight Show' game 
Taylor Swift drew a blank (space) when it came to naming a song close to her: one of her own. Swift was on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday in advance of her “Saturday Night Live” performance this week. While on the show, she played the “Name That...
The Rock returns to WWE for FOX premiere
Finally, The Rock has come back, to SmackDown. Movie star and former WWE champion Dwayne Johnson will help kick off WWE’s move to the FOX network Friday night. FINALLY...I come back home to my @WWE universe. This FRIDAY NIGHT, I’ll return for our debut of SMACKDOWN!LIVE on @FOXTV.There’s no greater...
'Joker' sets October box-office record for Thursday showings 
“Joker” is getting the first laugh on its debut weekend, scoring an October box-office record with $13.3 million earned in Thursday night showings. Warner Bros. released the figures Friday morning. The strong start comes after weeks of discussion about the R-rated film and whether it will inspire some to commit...
Brackenridge native Chris Conroy has part in Fox's 'Almost Family' 
Did you spot a familiar face in last night’s the premiere of “Almost Family” on Fox? That was Brackenridge native Chris Conroy playing the part of Sam. Here is the network’s back story for the show: “Only child Julia Bechley (Brittany Snow, the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) finds her...
Fox News parts ways with radio host Todd Starnes for controversial comments 
Fox News announced Wednesday it will not renew the contract with radio host Todd Starnes because of controversy he created earlier this week. Starnes, who hosted “Starnes Country” on Fox Nation for more than a year and had a three-hour program on Fox News Radio, is no longer a network...
Amid hype and controversy, ‘Joker’ is expected to be a box-office hero 
After weeks of hype and controversy, Warner Bros.’ newest DC Comics movie, “Joker,” finally puts its cards on the box-office table this weekend. Writer-director Todd Phillips’ R-rated supervillain origin story, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the deranged clown of Gotham, is expected to gross about $80 million in domestic ticket sales...
KDKA's Celina Pompeani, David Highfield featured on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 
It’s October and for many television anchors, it was a surprise. During “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday night, the late-night show’s namesake had a segment detailing the shock of many in the TV industry. “We were hit with something no one saw coming. Today (Tuesday), we learned that October is...
Animator Ron Campbell brings 1960s-era pop culture to Pittsburgh 
Growing up in Australia, in those dark, pre-television days, Ron Campbell spent many a weekend with pals in movie theaters. He had no inkling at the time that a light was about to dawn on his future career. Campbell became known worldwide for his animation on The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,”...
'MasterChef Junior Live!' cooking up some fun in Pittsburgh 
Kids in the kitchen aren’t necessarily a recipe for disaster. It was just the opposite for Jasmine Stewart, whose creativity and persistence helped her win the grand prize of $100,000 at age 12 on Season 5 of “MasterChef Junior,” a culinary competition series for ages 8-13 on Fox television. The...


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