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5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 27-29
Tree tales Do you ever find yourself wondering about the trees that provide shade as you sit in your yard or hike a local path? Meet the park naturalist at 6 p.m. Friday at the beach house of Keystone State Park in Derry Township for a short walk to learn...
KISS concert in Burgettstown canceled after front man Paul Stanley tests positive for covid
Thursday night’s KISS concert the Pavilion at Star Lake was canceled after front man Paul Stanley tested positive for covid, according to a post on the band’s website. “Everyone on the entire tour, both band and crew, are fully vaccinated,” the post read. “The band and their crew have operated...
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks all-female ‘Hamlet’ takes to city parks
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks is planning its second all-female production, with upcoming performances of “The Tragedy of Hamlet.” “Hamlet” will open Saturday in Frick Park and run weekends through Sept. 26 in four outdoor venues around the Pittsburgh area. As with the troupe’s 2019 production of “Julius Caesar,” choosing...
TV Talk: Michael Keaton talks Steelers with Seth Meyers on ‘Late Night’Video
Seth Meyers, host of NBC’s “Late Night,” didn’t grow up in Pittsburgh, but his father is from East Liberty and the late-night host has made no secret of his love for the Steelers, even going so far as working references into an episode of IFC’s “Documentary Now” that he wrote....
Westmoreland Symphony to play under the stars for Ligonier museum benefit
There’s another opportunity to hear the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors, as the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art-Ligonier Valley and Ligonier Country Club present “An Evening Under the Stars.” The benefit for the museum is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 on the grounds of the country club...
TV Talk: More on ‘The Chair,’ including that celeb cameo; 9/11 rememberedVideo
Now that the six-episode, easily bingeable, filmed-in-Pittsburgh “The Chair” has been out for a week on Netflix, it’s time to share more from my interviews with series co-creator Amanda Peet and star Sandra Oh, spoilers included (if you don’t want to be spoiled, skip to the next subhead). “The Chair”...
ESPN removes Rachel Nichols from its NBA programming
LOS ANGELES — ESPN is cancelling Rachel Nichols’ show, “The Jump,” and pulling her off NBA programming. David Roberts, who was named last week to oversee the network’s NBA coverage, said in a statement that “we mutually agreed that this approach regarding our NBA coverage was best for all concerned.”...
‘Crutch’ doc featuring Pittsburgh native to be shown at local film festivalVideo
The local connections to the documentary “Crutch” make it fitting to open this year’s ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival. Presented by Film Pittsburgh, ReelAbilities celebrates the lives and stories of people living with disabilities. Pittsburgh native Bill Shannon is the subject of “Crutch,” co-directed by Sachi Cunningham, another Pittsburgh native. She...
Allegheny County’s RADical Days back, bigger than ever
People looking to expand their civic, cultural and educational horizons by trying something new have the perfect opportunity during upcoming RADical Days. RADical Days began in 2002 as a “thank you” to Allegheny County taxpayers with a weekend of free events from organizations that received support from the Allegheny Regional...
Report: Man who appeared naked as baby on Nirvana album cover says it’s child pornography
The man who was photographed naked with his genitals exposed in a swimming pool as an infant has sued the band Nirvana saying the use of the photo on the “Nevermind” album cover constitutes child pornography. According to NBC News, the attorney for Spencer Elden filed the lawsuit on Tuesday....
Rolling Stones bandmates salute late drummer Charlie Watts
LONDON — Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on Twitter of a smiling Watts seated behind a drum. pic.twitter.com/MrPpJI0Hxd— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 24, 2021 Lead...
‘Ultimate drummer’: Stars react to Charlie Watts’ deathVideo
The death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts drew swift reaction, including from rock ‘n’ roll royalty including Elton John and Paul McCartney. The word “great” was among the superlatives used to describe Watts, who was a mainstay of the Stones. Here are responses to the 80-year-old Watts’ death Tuesday...
TV Q&A: What’s up with the ‘Jeopardy!’ host debacle and who could host now?
Q: If you had been choosing the next host of “Jeopardy” who would it be? What do you think of Mike Richards? — Barb via email Rob: This query arrived a week before briefly tenured Mike Richards exited the “Jeopardy!” host role. I started writing a response during the day...
Britsburgh to return with music, food and remembrance for late Prince Philip
When the seventh annual Britsburgh festival kicks off next month, it will begin with a celebration of the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “We felt it is so important to commemorate his life,” Britsburgh president Robert Charlesworth said of Queen Elizabeth’s husband, who died in April at 99....
Arts on the Allegheny presents free Blues Traveler concert Saturday in Kittanning
Arts on the Allegheny will present Blues Traveler for a free concert at the Kittanning Riverfront Park on Saturday. The free concert is final show for the Arts on the Allegheny summer series. The nonprofit offers arts and entertainment at the John P. Murtha Amphitheater in Kittanning’s Riverfront Park. A...
Spider-Man teaser trailer explodes into the multiverseVideo
Fans just got a sneak peek of the latest adventures of everybody’s favorite web slinger. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is expected exclusively in theaters Dec. 17. What just happened? Watch the official teaser trailer for #SpiderManNoWayHome, exclusively in movie theaters December 17: @SpiderManMovie pic.twitter.com/q2H7OwX5R9— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 24,...
Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ after Mike Richards’ messy exit
The “Jeopardy!” shuffle continues: Mayim Bialik will serve as guest host of the syndicated TV program when production resumes this week. “Jeopardy!” producer Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that the “Big Bang Theory” actor will temporarily fill in as emcee of the hit quiz show for three weeks after executive...
TV Talk: ‘The Other Two’ remains one of TV’s best comedies as it relocates to HBO Max
Sometimes when a series has been MIA as long as “The Other Two” — its last new episode premiered in March 2019 — it can be difficult to remember exactly why you loved it. There’s also this concern: Will the show be as good as I vaguely remember it was?...
Don Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Don Everly, one-half of the pioneering Everly Brothers whose harmonizing country rock hits impacted a generation of rock ‘n’ roll music, has died. He was 84. According to the Los Angeles Times, a family spokesperson said Everly died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday. His...
‘Band Blast’ returning to New Kensington’s Memorial Park
Many events were canceled last year because of the covid pandemic. The annual Band Blast at New Kensington’s Memorial Park had the distinction of being canceled not once, but twice. It’s scheduled to come roaring back this Sunday, with 11 bands scheduled to take the stage from noon to 8...
The Westmoreland plans Central, South American culinary experience
Diners are invited to take a culinary trip south of the border via the Border Cantos Dinner at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Presented in conjunction with the “Border Cantos | Sonic Border” exhibition showing through Sept. 5 in the Greensburg museum, the dinner...
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week. Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, but his selection was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show embarked on a broad search that included...
TV Talk: Are Netflix’s filmed-in-Pittsburgh ‘Sweet Girl’ and ‘The Chair’ worth watching?Video
Here’s an inside-entertainment tip: When networks/studios/platforms put an embargo date (that is, when stories can be published) on reviews of a new movie or TV show that is well in advance of the release date that the project becomes available to the public, it’s because those in charge of publicity...
Unity’s Victory Brinker cruises to ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinalsVideo
After Victory Brinker brought judges and audience to their feet with her Tuesday performance, she seemed a lock to make the “America’s Got Talent” semifinals. And so she was. On Wednesday’s results show, she was named one of seven quarterfinalists who would be moving on. Contestants were called to the...
Ed Sheeran says new ‘coming of age’ album arriving in October
LOS ANGELES — No more break for Ed Sheeran. The British pop star announced Thursday that his upcoming studio album “=,” which is pronounced “Equals,” will release on Oct. 29. He unveiled his 14-song track list, which includes his recently released single “Bad Habits.” Sheeran said his new album is...
