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Kenny Loggins condemns use of ‘Danger Zone’ in Trump’s AI video ridiculing protesters
Millions protested across the country over the weekend in the second No Kings demonstration against the Trump administration. In response, President Donald Trump mocked the demonstrators with an AI-generated video of himself in a “Top Gun”-inspired fighter jet, bombing protesters with brown sludge to the tune of Kenny Loggins’ “Danger...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: The RedlinesVideo
After 13 years as a band, Pittsburgh’s The Redlines are going on their first proper tour this week, with shows in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and West Virginia after kicking it off Thursday in Millvale. “We’re expecting to eat a lot of unhealthy gas station food,” bassist Tony Vinski said. “And...
Mumford & Sons put the ‘rock’ in ‘folk rock’ at PPG Paints Arena
Many would say that Mumford & Sons heralded the rebirth of popular folk rock in the early 2010s, and deservedly so. The much-loved and acclaimed British band fronted by Marcus Mumford strummed their way to seveal No. 1 records and an Album of the Year Grammy Award in 2013 for...
Limp Bizkit shares death of bassist Sam Rivers, 48, in emotional post
Bassist Sam Rivers, a founding member of Limp Bizkit, has died. He was 48. News of Rivers’ death was shared by the band’s official Instagram account, which noted he died on Saturday. A cause of death was not disclosed. The statement signed by Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John...
Joe Manganiello reveals engagement to Caitlin O’Connor
Joe Manganiello is heading down the aisle again, two years after announcing his divorce from Sofía Vergara. The “True Blood” alum, who split from Vergara in 2023, revealed his engagement to actress and TV host Caitlin O’Connor in an Instagram post on Friday, Oct. 17. The post features a photo...
Illusionist to headline fundraiser to end shame of substance abuse, mental health disorders
Las Vegas star and former “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist Murray SawChuck, a master at blending humor with illusion, is bringing some much-needed comic relief and awe to Stand Up Against Stigma, a fundraiser set for Nov. 22 in Harmony. The show, presented by the Stop the Judgment Project, will be...
Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘Rocky Horror’ is campy, raunchy and so much fun at the Greer Cabaret Theater
If going to a midnight theater showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” would have you up way past your bedtime, I have a great solution — at least, for the next few weeks. While most are aware of the now 50-year-old cult classic film, not everyone knows that before...
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and legendary “Spaceman” of KISS, has died. Frehley died Thursday, Oct. 16, after reportedly being on life support following a recent fall at his home. He was 74. The rocker’s family said the musician passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey,...
Q&A: Pop singer Ana Sky on going from embryology to music career and moreVideo
It’s been a whirlwind year for emerging pop singer Ana Sky. The California native has worked with noted producer AC Burrell (Beyoncé and Lady Gaga), released four singles and was honored with the Emerging Artist Award at Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards last fall. “I was freaking out when...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 17-19
While it’s still pretty warm outside — especially for late October — why not venture out and try something new? New music, new food and new fun await in Pittsburgh this weekend. Monster Pumpkins Festival You may have seen plenty of pumpkins already this October, but you probably haven’t seen...
Former movie director, producer Steve Zakman relishes retirement in Fox Chapel
Steve Zakman has come a long way from sleeping on the floor of an unfurnished apartment above Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Zakman hit the road in 1994, driving from his hometown of Pittsburgh solo, with a dream of having a career in the film and entertainment business in Hollywood...
TV Talk: ‘Blue Bloods’ spinoff debuts; ‘Diplomat’ returnsVideo
Plenty of viewers were miffed at CBS for canceling “Blue Bloods,” but the network’s new spinoff series, “Boston Blue” (10 p.m. Oct. 17, KDKA-TV) offers some solace. “Boston Blue” essentially replicates the “Blue Bloods” formula, applying it to a Boston family led by Baptist pastor Rev. Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson),...
Diane Keaton’s cause of death released by her family
Diane Keaton’s cause of death has reportedly been released days after news of her death became public. The 79-year-old Hollywood staple died Oct. 11 from pneumonia, her family said in a statement to People magazine on Oct. 15. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love...
Q&A: Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones set to share stage and stories in PittsburghVideo
Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones may have only met for the first time earlier this year, but that hasn’t stopped the emotive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriters from forging a quick bond. Griffin, the soulful folk/Americana artist, and Jones, who burst onto the scene with “Chuck E’s in Love” in 1980, are...
TV Q&A: Did a local broadcaster borrow a catchphrase?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: Since Megan Shinn started at KDKA as the morning weekend anchor, she signs off with recently retired Lester Holt’s longtime closing remark on “NBC Nightly...
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning singer and R&B icon, dies at 51 after cancer battle
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer whose retro R&B sound epitomized the neo-soul movement of the mid-’90s, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 51. The singer, born Michael Eugene Archer, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, D’Angelo’s family confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement provided by a...
Sweetwater goes old school to celebrate 50th anniversary with That ’70s Bling Ding
It’s fitting that the Sweetwater Center for the Arts is taking inspiration from the 1970s for its 50th anniversary celebration. This year has been a big one for Sweetwater as the organization looks back at five decades of serving the Sewickley community. For this night of fun and fundraising, they’re...
TV Talk: McCandless native Greg Nicotero creates horror competition series ‘Guts & Glory’Video
McCandless native Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead”) hosts “Guts & Glory,” a six-episode horror-themed competition series now streaming its first two episodes on Shudder and AMC+ (new episodes debut weekly Tuesday through the two-episode finale Nov. 4). Players are put into “an immersive horror experience full of unexpected challenges,” per...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Straight DeclineVideo
Comprised of five students at the University of Pittsburgh, the band Straight Decline is playing their EP release show, appropriately, this week at Oakland’s Haven venue. The “Mid-Semester Crisis” EP, which comes out Friday, opens with “There Are No Mathematical Jokes, Only Mathematical Punchlines (Calculus Song),” written by guitarist Nathan...
TV Talk: Sherlock Holmes lives in season 2 of ‘Watson’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. For its 20-episode second season, CBS’s “Watson” (10 p.m. Oct. 13, KDKA-TV) won’t bring the cast to Pittsburgh, where the show is set, to film new scenes, as the series did in June 2024 for...
Actress Diane Keaton, star of ‘Annie Hall,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the quirky actress who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her performance as Woody Allen’s eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy “Annie Hall,” has died at the age of 79. Rizzoli, a publishing company that released several of Keaton’s books, confirmed her death in...
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ surprises New York Comic Con with A-list casting reveal
NEW YORK – Are you ready, Freddy? The team behind “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” stopped by New York Comic Con to preview the highly anticipated horror sequel and surprise the crowd by dropping some juicy casting news. Megan Fox is set to voice the animatronic character Toy Chica in...
TV Talk: KDKA-TV hires meteorologist; ‘Kingstown’ trailer debutsVideo
Following the August retirement of forecaster Kristin Emery, KDKA-TV this week announced a new weekend morning meteorologist hire, Rob Wilson. The Fox Chapel resident most recently worked as a financial adviser, but he had a long stint as a meteorologist in Erie at WICU, where he worked from 2000 to...
Upchuck singer Kaila Thompson on anger, activism and staying sane through punkVideo
Atlanta punk band Upchuck will be playing its first show in Pittsburgh next week, and being embraced by an audience helps to preserve the band’s sanity in trying times. Upchuck’s new album “I’m Nice Now,” which came out Oct. 3 on Domino Records, defiantly tackles systemic oppression and the divisive...
Heinz History Center Kicks off America’s 250th with ‘My America’ exhibit
In preparation for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, the Heinz History Center in the Strip District is presenting a new exhibition in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, showcasing a range of beautiful perspectives through which Americans view America. “My America: An Illustrated Experience” will open on Saturday in the...
