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Fans celebrate Earth, Wind & Fire day on ‘September’ date
Earth, Wind & Fire start out asking “do you remember,” but could anyone really forget? Those words start the legendary funk band’s hit “September.” On an annual basis, the band and fans celebrate Earth, Wind & Fire day on Sept. 21, the date referenced in the song. The date was...
25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’
LOS ANGELES — “Friends” is getting old. Its fans have never been younger. As the sitcom about six twentysomethings marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday, it has spawned a devoted youthful viewership, especially among tween and teen girls who weren’t yet born when it went off the air in 2004....
Tom Payne ready for darkness of ‘Prodigal Son’Video
British actor Tom Payne spent 3½ years feeling like there were zombies around every corner and having dreams of the undead. That was a reaction to working on the popular cable series “The Walking Dead.” Now there’s a real potential he will be having dreams about serial killers because of...
Former Charlie Rose makeup artist sues, alleging harassment
NEW YORK — The former chief makeup artist at Charlie Rose’s interview show is suing him, saying the disgraced television journalist ran a “toxic work environment” for women. Gina Riggi said in her harassment lawsuit filed Thursday that she worked for 22 years for Rose and Bloomberg, the company where...
Penn Township fall festival boasts rides, food, fireworks, entertainment
Penn Township’s fall festival kicked off Friday at the township’s municipal park in Harrison City and continues through the weekend. It includes a parade, food, Zambelli fireworks, carnival rides, craft vendors and entertainment. Various food booths will be open on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.; on Saturday from noon...
‘House Hunters’ host Suzanne Whang dies at 57
Suzanne Whang, whose smooth, calm voice provided the narration for HGTV’s “House Hunters” for years, has died. She was 57. Her Tuesday death was confirmed Friday by her longtime agent, Eddie Culbertson. Whang first gained fame as the on-screen host of the show, where anxious home buyers are shown trying...
Chris Sullivan of ‘This is Us’ takes risks on the red carpet
Chris Sullivan may or may not win at this weekend’s Emmy Awards, but it’s a sure bet that when he strikes a pose on the red carpet, his unconventional attire will make a statement. At past events, Sullivan has donned a top hat and cane, brightly colored flowered pants and...
Fall Gallery Crawl features more than 30 stops in Pittsburgh’s cultural district
Welcome fall with the Gallery Crawl. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s quarterly event showcasing the city’s cultural district is from 5:30-10 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be more than 30 stops at indoor and outdoor locations as well as public art places. Highlights include visual arts such as “Boat Trip,” which...
Carnegie Library, CMU help Book Fairies in fight against banned books
As part of Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, Carnegie Mellon University’s English department is partnering with the ACLU and the Book Fairies of Pennsylvania to shed light on the topic of book banning. The Book Fairies share the joy of reading by leaving their books in public places to be...
Chris Cornell’s teen daughter releases song produced by himVideo
A ballad that Chris Cornell produced for his daughter Toni when she was just 12 is now being released. “Far Away Places” was written by Toni three years ago, and was one of the last songs that Cornell recorded before his death in May 2017. The song was released on...
The 10 best (and worst) Emmy hosts in recent historyVideo
This year’s Emmys ceremony on Sunday will be minus a host. A look back at previous ceremonies suggests that the strategy isn’t a bad idea. Like the Oscars — which also went without a host this year — emceeing the Emmys is a risky endeavor for even the most polished...
Comics creator Frank Santoro explores growing up in ‘Pittsburgh’
Frank Santoro, a comics creator of international stature, has a new graphic novel set in the Swissvale neighborhood where he grew up, entitled “Pittsburgh.” The book — first published in France, now in the U.S. by New York Review Comics — is a family saga chronicling the relationship of his...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 20-22Video
The kids are back in school, vacations are wrapping up, but the autumn fun is just getting started. Festivals and other events are popping up all over the region this weekend, and the good times are rollin’. Get outdoors and grab some grub, listen to some tunes, meet up with...
Go back in time at the annual Penn’s Colony FestivalVideo
The aroma of a freshly baked loaf will greet you upon entering. Enjoy a slice, topped with melting apple butter. Homemade bread is just one of the enticing reasons to attend the 36th annual Penn’s Colony Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 and 10 a.m....
West Overton takes ‘whiskey road show’ to Bushy Run BattlefieldVideo
Aaron Hollis delivers the bad news first while discussing “Distilling Whiskey” during a program at Bushy Run Battlefield on Sept. 18. “I don’t have any samples,” he says, as the audience jokingly groans. Hollis, manager of learning and guest experience at West Overton Village in East Huntington, spoke as part...
Need a boost? John Cena’s tweets will get you through the day
Sometimes we need to be inspired. And at times inspiration comes from unlikely sources. How about from a budding movie star and former WWE champion? Believe it or not, John Cena is quite the motivator on Twitter. On a daily basis, he offers some thought provoking or powerful messages. Hurt...
Will Billy Porter make Emmy history with best actor win?
LOS ANGELES — Despite the dominance of some shows — “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” — over the past several years, Emmy history could be made Sunday night by a newcomer. Pittsburgh native and Carnegie Mellon University graduate Billy Porter is up for best actor in a drama. If he...
Review: ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ should be the end of the line for the characterVideo
Can someone please put John Rambo out of his misery? The 1980s franchise has long-since grown cold, but in an era of reboots and sequels, it’s no surprise that some might try to squeeze one last money drop out of this title. But in this haggard, sorry state, here’s hoping...
Pittsburgh Symphony makes big financial progress
The Pittsburgh Symphony has progressed on its long path to financial health by posting a $1.1 million surplus in its operating budget for the 2018-19 season. The season concluded at the end of August. That’s a big turnaround for an organization that’s been running in the red for most of...
Scottdale, Mt. Pleasant welcome fall with annual festivalsVideo
Autumn heralds festival season for several local communities, and Scottdale and Mt. Pleasant will host their popular versions back-to-back over the next two weekends. The Scottdale Fall Festival, set for Sept. 20-22, offers visitors the opportunity to stroll along its downtown and browse the offerings of vendors featuring a wide...
Review: ‘Ad Astra’ is an intimate, yet mythic, space adventureVideo
Having stayed rigorously close to his native New York for much of his career, writer-director James Gray has lately been making up for lost time. His last film, “The Lost City of Z,” journeyed into the Amazon, circa early 20th century. His latest, “Ad Astra,” skitters across the solar system...
Nick Lowe ready to rock again in return to Pittsburgh
From ultra-hip punk rocker to smooth silver-haired crooner of Americana-inspired ballads, British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe has seemingly done it all in the world of music. Lowe has had hit songs in America and England, most notably “Cruel to Be Kind.” He produced Elvis Costello’s first five groundbreaking albums. And he...
Entertainment planner: Sept. 19-Oct. 2
Thursday Sept. 19 “Continuum: Aspen Mays + Dionne Lee,” Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh. Through Oct. 26. 412-431-1810 or silvereye.org Piff the Magic Dragon, comedian and magician, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall. 877-987-6487 or librarymusichall.com Friday Sept. 20 Joe Garuccio, Lounge at LeMont, Mount Washington. 412-431-3100 or lemontpittsburgh.com...
Bastille bringing its ‘apocalyptic party album’ tour to Stage AE
Bastille seemingly came out of nowhere with the hit song “Pompeii” in 2013. And suddenly the doom-and-gloom anthem was everywhere. In reality, the band did have a relatively quick rise to fame, having formed in London in 2010. A couple of limited-release singles and the platform of YouTube and MySpace...
All aboard! Derry Railroad Days chugging back into town
All aboard for the Derry Railroad Festival! Modern-day hobos, train enthusiasts and fun-seekers alike will find something of interest when the annual event chugs into town, celebrating the small borough’s heyday as Derry Station, a Pennsylvania Railroad hub. The street festival portion of the event will take place in downtown...
