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Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
Kelly Preston, who played dramatic and comic foil to actors ranging from Tom Cruise in “Jerry Maguire” to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Twins,” died Sunday, husband John Travolta said. She was 57. Travolta said in an Instagram post that his wife of 28 years died after a two-year battle with breast...
Pittsburgh artist’s digital illustrations installed at The Terminal in the Strip
When you think of the Strip District, visions of markets and music and cafes enter your mind. Artist, illustrator and muralist Brian Holderman, of Holderman Art Graphics, set out to capture those images in a larger-than-life scene. He created a digital illustration showcasing the personality of the Pittsburgh neighborhood where...
Reliving the Live Aid experience 35 years later
Editor’s note: Monday is the 35th anniversary of the Live Aid benefit concert. The Trib’s Paul Guggenheimer was there. Here, he shares his first-person remembrance of the historic event in Philadelphia. In the days leading up to the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia and London on Saturday, July 13,...
Grandson of Elvis Presley dies at age 27, agent says
LOS ANGELES — The son of Lisa Marie Presley has died. He was 27. Presley’s representative Roger Widynowski said in a statement Sunday to The Associated Press that she was “heartbroken” after learning about the death of her son Benjamin Keough. He is the grandson of the late Elvis Presley....
Search of California lake resumes for missing ‘Glee’ star Naya RiveraVideo
LOS ANGELES — The search to find “Glee” TV show star Naya Rivera in a Southern California lake resumed on Sunday, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said last Thursday that they believe Rivera, 33, drowned in Lake Piru, northwest of Los Angeles. Her 4-year-old son was discovered alone...
Great White apologizes for mask-less show in North Dakota
DICKINSON, N.D. — Rock band Great White has apologized for performing at an outdoor North Dakota concert where the crowd didn’t wear masks despite the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. The band drew criticism on social media after the performance Thursday night as part of the “First on First: Dickinson...
Pittsburgh-area musicians find new ways to stage live music amid covid-19 restrictions
When Pittsburgh’s nightlife scene shut down amid the covid-19 quarantine, hundreds of live performances were shelved. In the quarantine’s early days, livestreaming was a primary mode of musical communication, with bands setting up “virtual tip jars” through services such as PayPal and Venmo. And while there is still plenty of...
David Beckham’s son Brooklyn engaged to actress Nicola Peltz
LONDON — Brooklyn Beckham, son of retired soccer superstar David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, and American actress Nicola Peltz have announced they’re engaged. Beckham and Peltz both posted the news on their Instagram accounts Saturday. “Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said...
Harvey Weinstein accuser says disgraced producer gets off easy thanks to $19 million settlement paid by insurers
NEW YORK — A Harvey Weinstein accuser urged a judge to reject an $18.9 million settlement for victims on Friday, saying it let Weinstein off too easy by having insurers cover the bill. Zoe Brock, who says she was assaulted in 1998 by the convicted rapist, will not participate in...
The Westmoreland picks 4 poets for Greensburg bridge art project
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art has chosen four Southwestern Pennsylvania writers to be featured on artist Janet Zweig’s “Analog Scroll,” as part of the Museum’s ongoing Bridging the Gap public art project. Located on the North Main Street Bridge in downtown Greensburg, Zweig’s work uses three-dimensional letters on tracks...
Postponed school musicals going live and online during July
Stage Right School for the Performing Arts in Greensburg is preparing to stage “Aladdin Jr.,” the spring musical for its preteen home-schooled students that was postponed due to the covid-19 pandemic. It’s the first time Stage Right has had to consult with a medical professional while preparing a musical production,...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust cancels TGIS concert set for tonight
The Westmoreland Cultural Trust today canceled tonight’s TGIS concert featuring Andy and Natalie Gregg with Jackson Gardner scheduled for 5 p.m. on the lawn at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center. “The safety of trust patrons, artists, volunteers, team members, and the community it serves is our top priority,” Westmoreland Cultural...
On TikTok, Bill Nye shows science of wearing a maskVideo
One of America’s most notable science guys is dropping some knowledge about wearing masks. Bill Nye took to TikTok on Wednesday night to detail the importance of wearing them in two videos. To demonstrate the effectiveness of masks, Nye blew into a candle while wearing a scarf around his mouth,...
Teams search for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera at California lake
LOS ANGELES — Authorities were searching a Southern California lake Thursday for “Glee” star Naya Rivera a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone on a rented boat. More than 80 people using helicopters, drones, and all-terrain vehicles, including divers, were involved in the search, the Ventura County Sheriff’s...
Former Fox News host Shepard Smith to join CNBC this fall for evening newscastVideo
Shepard Smith will soon be back on the air. Smith, who left Fox News in 2019, is scheduled to host a new show on CNBC beginning this fall, the network announced Wednesday. “The News with Shepard Smith” will air weeknights at 7 p.m. Smith’s title will be chief general news...
East Huntingdon drive-in to screen exclusive Blake Shelton concert
The Evergreen Drive-In Theatre in East Huntingdon is among sites nationwide that will show the first installment of a new drive-in theater concert series from Encore Live. The July 25 musical event will feature country singer Blake Shelton with special guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. Tickets go on sale...
‘The Far Side’ cartoonist Gary Larson debuts new comics for 1st time in 25 years
Cartoonist Gary Larson has returned to the world of mad scientists, the absurd, cows (of course) and more. But this time, it’s going to be on his schedule. After 15 years of daily and Sunday “The Far Side” strips, Larson’s final syndicated cartoon published on Jan. 1, 1995. But on...
Kanye West talks Trump, presidential bid, having covid-19 in Forbes interview
Kanye West is definitely planning to run for president in 2020, according to Forbes. The rapper and fashion designer did his first interview since announcing he was running July 4 and filled in some blanks about the situation. West, 43, whose original plan was to run in 2024, will seek...
The Westmoreland plans virtual African American cooking session
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will delve into the rich and varied history of African American cooking during a livestream event at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 The virtual discussion and cooking demonstration will feature author Toni Tipton-Martin and chef Aziza Young. Tipton-Martin will discuss the evolution of African American...
Curator chosen for 2022 Carnegie International exhibition
The Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh has named Sohrab Mohebbi as curator for the 58th Carnegie International, set to take place in 2022. A curator, writer and art critic, Mohebbi recently commenced work on the exhibition, coming from New York, where he served as curator at the cutting-edge contemporary...
In UK libel case, Johnny Depp denies hitting ex-wife Amber Heard
LONDON — Johnny Depp denied hitting ex-wife Amber Heard in a jealous rage, dangling her tiny dog out a car window and being a Jekyll-and-Hyde monster, as he was cross-examined for a second day Wednesday by a lawyer for British tabloid The Sun. The newspaper is defending a libel claim...
Moon teen wins national songwriting competitionVideo
Maleena Dominick had already written a song about how she felt losing the last few months of her senior year at Moon Area High School to the covid-19 shutdown. So when the 18-year-old heard about the “Living in a Covid World”-themed Robbie’s Hope Foundation songwriting contest, she immediately entered. Dominick’s...
Mary Trump’s book offers scathing portrayal of President Trump
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s niece offers a scathing portrayal of her uncle in a new book obtained by The Associated Press Tuesday that blames a toxic family for raising a narcissistic, damaged man who poses an immediate danger to the public. Mary L. Trump, a psychologist, writes that...
Ligonier museum’s garden party to have ‘Woodstock’ theme
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley will take a trip back to 1969 for its 19th annual Garden Party. “Woodstock: An Evening of Peace, Love and Music” is planned for 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the museum, 1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier Township. The event will feature Woodstock-themed...
Pittsburgh Symphony plans more online summer programming
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is presenting “Summer With the Symphony,” featuring six weeks of musical offerings throughout its digital platforms, all available free to the public. “While we continue to confront this pandemic together and our home stage is closed, we will bring the concert hall to you,” said Melia...
