Jennifer Lopez and Shakira vow ’empowering’ Super Bowl halftime show
MIAMI — Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said Thursday their upcoming Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latin culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that “spreads love.” “It’s a lot of energy. It’s very entertaining. There’s heartfelt moments. I think we run...
Tarentum rec board Valentine luncheon stars singer Nick Fiasco
Nick Fiasco’s singing career began in the car. It eventually drove him to the stage. The Monroeville resident, who grew up in Wilmerding, would listen to cassette tapes of iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and others while driving around for his job as a...
Cello, piano recital at Seton Hill Performing Arts Center
A Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cellist and Duquesne University instructor, along with a pianist and Seton Hill University instructor, will perform a recital Jan. 31 at the Seton Hill Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg. The 7 p.m. recital will feature cellist Adam Liu and pianist Josiane Merlino. The program...
Donnie Iris will keep playing ‘as long as the fans keep coming’Video
Do you remember when rock was young? It was all about youth culture and rebellion against the older generation’s status quo. Like The Who said in 1965, “I hope I die before I get old.” But those rockers turned 30, then 40 and 50 and 60 … and 70. And...
Gryphon Trio, Nordic Voices combine on local premiere of ‘Scar Tissue’
Two stellar ensembles will team up for a distinctive program spanning nearly half a millennium of composition at the next Chamber Music Pittsburgh concert. In addition, one of the pieces on the program shares the theme of “music and healing” presented on this series by the Brooklyn Rider string quartet...
Hosanna House marks 30th anniversary with year-long celebration
Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg will bring a little bit of classic ’70s funk and soul to its 30th anniversary celebration this year, along with a host of other events to mark the nonprofit’s third decade of providing health and human services to more than 40,000 people annually. An Aug. 7...
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....
Western Pa. native, country singer Matt Westin keeps racking up international accolades
Country singer Matt Westin has fans in Singapore, Australia, South Africa, the U.K., Italy and Spain. In 2018, he was named the International Music and Entertainment Association’s Male Country Artist of the Year. His album “Legacy” has drawn favorable reviews around the world and placed singles on international charts. He’s...
North Huntingdon native Ashley Puckett prepares to release debut country albumVideo
Ashley Puckett of North Huntingdon was having fun taking guitar lessons and enjoying herself while performing at her high school, at the Norwin’s Got Talent show and eventually at local gigs with the band This Cowgirl Met a Punk. Puckett, 28, didn’t realize she was laying the groundwork for her...
Little Big Town’s ‘Nightfall Tour’ stops at Benedum CenterVideo
If January is any indication, 2020 is going to be a very good year for Little Big Town. It didn’t take long for the four-member country group featuring Karen Fairchild, her husband Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet to get attention in a big way for their ninth studio...
Justin Bieber’s ‘Changes’ tour tickets sale dates setVideo
The wait is almost over for Justin Bieber’s army of Beliebers to get tickets for his upcoming “Changes” tour. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public, from 10 a.m. Jan. 30 through 10 p.m. Feb. 13. A limited number of VIP Packages will also be available...
Fee Waybill talks Tubes, Bowie, and White Punks on DopeVideo
For nearly a half-century, Fee Waybill has been the voice and the face of The Tubes, the San Francisco-based band that made a name for itself in the early days of MTV with hit songs like “Talk to Ya Later” and “She’s a Beauty” — and the memorable videos that...
Disturbed launches 20th anniversary ‘The Sickness’ tourVideo
Disturbed will begin its extensive North American 31-date “The Sickness” 20th anniversary tour, with guests Staind and Bad Wolves, on July 15 in Maryland Heights, Mo. The tour makes a stop on Aug. 13 at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown. The two-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum band is celebrating the...
Sammy Hagar, Whitesnake have summer tour date in BurgettstownVideo
Hard-rocking Sammy Hagar and The Circle and Whitesnake will join forces for a summer tour of outdoor amphitheaters across the United States. The 30-city tour, with an Aug. 19 date at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown, will feature special guest Night Ranger on all dates. Tickets go on sale...
Lil Nas X, Alicia Keys added key moments at the GrammysVideo
What was already a chaotic week leading up to the Grammys suddenly took a somber turn with the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant, who was beloved in Los Angeles and especially in the Staples Center, where the awards show took place Sunday. The telecast turned into a tribute to...
Country artist Thomas Rhett plans show at S&T Bank Music Park
Country artist Thomas Rhett will perform at S&T Bank Music Park near Burgettstown on June 12. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. to the general public for the Center Point Road Tour, named after his fourth album released last year. Rhett will be joined by special guests...
Billie Eilish tops Grammys in historic, somber nightVideo
LOS ANGELES — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with her older brother, is atop the music world. The 18-year-old made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday. Not only did she become the youngest person to...
Green Day drops several expletives during NHL All-Star performanceVideo
During their performance at the 2020 NHL All-Star on Saturday night, Green Day colored their songs with some not-so-family-friend language. The band, which recently signed a two-year partnership deal with the league, was part of the weekend festivities in St. Louis. Performing on the ice during the second intermission of...
Dark cloud looms over new artists celebrating at Grammys
LOS ANGELES — Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are walking into what should be one of the most exciting days of their careers as they attend their first-ever Grammy Awards on Sunday, where they are the top-nominated acts. But 10 days before arguably the biggest night in music,...
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...
Taylor Swift shakes Sundance with revealing documentary
The normally private Taylor Swift premiered an intimate documentary Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival in which the pop star discloses a past eating disorder, chronicles her inner battle over speaking forthrightly about politics and says her victorious 2017 sexual assault court case was a dramatic turning point in her...
The Little Mermen to rock out on Disney songs at The PalaceVideo
Billed as “The Ultimate Disney Cover Band,” the Little Mermen are bringing their fun-filled rock and roll show to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre. The New York City-based ensemble dresses in costumes to play rock-influenced versions of well-known songs from Disney’s catalogue of animated movies, from early classics like “Fantasia,” “Dumbo” and...
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...
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters to open ‘Not a Drill’ tour in PittsburghVideo
Roger Waters is set to kick off his North American “This Is Not a Drill” tour in Pittsburgh. The show is scheduled for July 8 in PPG Paints Arena. “It’ll be a new show. It will be no-holds-barred,” Waters told Rolling Stone in September. “My work is to think, ‘Well,...
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....
