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Taron Egerton slots Tetris story into place in new biopicVideo
The origin story of the iconic computer game “Tetris” is more thrilling than you may think. It involves border crossing, authority dodging, underhand deals, putting your house on the line and — finally — trying to secure the rights for the game from behind the Iron Curtain. And now it’s...
Gwyneth Paltrow accuser calls Utah ski crash ‘serious smack’
PARK CITY, Utah — The man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 skiing collision at one of the most upscale resorts in North America took the stand Monday, saying he was rammed into from behind and sent “absolutely flying.” The trial in Utah hinges on who crashed into who: Paltrow...
Prince Harry in court for phone hacking suit vs UK tabloid
LONDON — Prince Harry and Elton John were in a London court Monday as the lawyer for a group of British tabloids asked a judge to toss the lawsuit they brought with several other high-profile people who allege phone hacking and other invasions of privacy. Harry’s presence at the High...
Pittsburgh Pop podcast: ‘American Rust’ needs extras, ‘Succession,’ ‘Only Murders’ stars coming to Pittsburgh, NFL flex scheduling
In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the final weeks of filming on “American Rust” season two in Pittsburgh and the show’s need for more extras. The production seeks paid (approximately...
Eric Clapton to kick off limited U.S. tour with Pittsburgh concert
Guitar legend Eric Clapton is finally going to play in Pittsburgh. Last year Clapton removed a performance scheduled for Sept. 16 at PPG Paints Arena from his tour and replaced it with a gig at Boston’s TD Garden for the same date. It happened to be the same night that...
Whitney Houston’s family wants to highlight her gospel roots
LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston’s brother remembers when his young sister listened to their mother during gospel rehearsals before she mimicked every tune that was sung. As Houston rose to pop superstardom, her exceptionally talented vocals were rooted in gospel music. And now, her family — led by her sister-in-law...
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ comes out blazing with $73.5M
NEW YORK — “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted with a franchise-best $73.5 million at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Lionsgate film, starring Reeves as the reluctant-but-not-that-reluctant killer John Wick, exceeded both expectations and previous opening weekends in...
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York
NEW YORK — The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, authorities said. On Sunday, an attorney for Majors said there’s evidence that he is “entirely innocent.” New York City police said that Majors, star of the recently released “Creed III”...
Protests erupt in New York City — for ‘The Joker’
NEW YORK — Throngs of protesters gathered at the courthouse steps, chanting for freedom for their embattled hero. Police kept watch as passions flared and voices roared. Squad cars and television trucks encircled the commotion. It’s a scene New York City authorities have been bracing for as prosecutors consider an...
Out & About: Seton Hill art students present senior exhibit
The title “Rumination & Rebirth” reflects the deep thought behind the work of five Seton Hill University senior students, showing through March 28 in the Harlan Gallery of the university’s art center in downtown Greensburg. Also showing in an adjacent gallery is “Souvenirs,” a solo capstone show for bachelor of...
Review: Lana Del Rey’s ‘Ocean Blvd’ is an intimate epic
Lana Del Rey is a complicated, enigmatic pop star — since the height of her breakout album, “Born to Die,” the singer has been labeled one of the best songwriters of her generation. Her songs tell stories of dark, wistful American glamour, yearning for a dangerous time in our history...
Review: John Wick gets even more stylish in 4th episodeVideo
A trip to Paris should be on everyone’s bucket list, even John Wick. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre — what better way to refresh your soul, even as you kick everyone else’s bucket? The un-retired assassin does indeed dive into the City of Lights in the...
Q&A: Chuck D talks rap’s rise through ‘Fight the Power’ docVideo
LOS ANGELES — Hip-hop became a cultural phenomenon against the backdrop of American history, and now Public Enemy’s Chuck D has committed himself to explore the artform’s origins. Chuck D rounded up several rap greats — including Ice-T, Run DMC and MC Lyte — who offered their firsthand accounts ahead...
Gwyneth Paltrow expected to testify in ski collision trial
PARK CITY, Utah — Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to testify Friday in a trial over a 2016 ski collision at a Utah ski resort, where a man claims that the movie star’s recklessness on the slope caused broken ribs, brain damage and lasting physical injuries. Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 24-26
We’ve made it to the first spring weekend of the year. Enjoy it with options from “Honky Tonk” sounds to a film festival gathering. Humanities Festival Pittsburgh Humanities Festival, a co-production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, is Friday through Sunday. The headliners...
Themes of romance, revenge drive Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Il Trovatore’
Audience members at the Pittsburgh Opera production of “Il Trovatore” might be reminded of a popular medieval fantasy television series. “In many ways, the setting and staging of ‘Il Trovatore’ feels like it could be from scenes of ‘Game of Thrones,’ minus the White Walkers and dragons,” said Christian Cox,...
Saliva guitarist dies day after band played outside Pittsburgh
Wayne Swinny, the guitarist for the rock band Saliva, died Wednesday, a day after the group played at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale. Swinny, the last remaining original member of the band, died Wednesday of a spontaneous brain hemorrhage after being hospitalized Tuesday, according to a post on the band’s...
Greensburg Civic Theatre’s ‘Pinkalicious’ has laughs, lessons for all ages
“Pinkalicious” is about a girl who ignores her parents’ warnings and turns pink after eating too many cupcakes. Obviously, there’s a lesson in there for children — but adults also can learn a thing or two from the story. Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players will present a musical based on...
Comedian Steve Hofstetter opening entertainment venue in Ross
Nationally known comedian and former Los Angeles resident Steve Hofstetter now calls Pittsburgh home — and he’s embarking on his second purchase of a local church. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of season one of “Laughs” on FOX and appeared on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”...
‘The Young and the Restless’ celebrates 50 years of drama
NEW YORK — It all started on a late morning on a highway. A camera panned to the cab of a large semi-trailer truck. The driver wore a plaid shirt and a day’s growth of beard. Next to him was a mysterious hitchhiker in expensive clothes that were ripped and...
Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour
LOS ANGELES — Dick Van Dyke sustained “minor injuries” in a Malibu car accident last week amid an ongoing downpour in Los Angeles County, police confirmed Wednesday to CNN. The 97-year-old actor crashed his silver Lexus into a gate last Wednesday morning, a law enforcement spokesperson told CNN. According to...
‘9 to 5 the Musical’ set to open on North Hills High School stage
On the surface, a story about three downtrodden women working hard to make an honest living in a male chauvinist-run environment might not appear to be much in the way of breezy entertainment. Though set in the 1970s, many of the issues raised about the challenges faced by working women...
Sly Stone book to be released through new Questlove imprint
NEW YORK — Questlove has his own book imprint and is launching it with a memoir by one of the world’s most influential and enigmatic musicians, Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone. “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin),” named for the Sly and the Family Stone...
‘Jeopardy’ contestants make quick work of ‘Made in Pa.’ category
Some famous Pennsylvania-made products were featured last night, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, on the long-running game show “Jeopardy!” The three contestants even included a Pennsylvania woman - the returning champ Melissa Klapper of Merion Station in Montgomery County. Klapper won again last night and has a two-day total of $42,200....
Pioneer of gospel music rediscovered in Pittsburgh archivesVideo
PITTSBURGH — Scattered in crates, dirty and difficult to read, the gospel music of composer Charles Henry Pace sat packed away, unorganized — and unrealized — for more than 20 years. Frances Pace Barnes, the pioneering music publisher’s daughter who remembers how he could turn a hum into a song,...
