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Warriors Rock concert to benefit Westmoreland County Veterans monument
This concert is about raising voices — and money — for a good cause. Gary Racan and Studio E Band will take the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seton Hill Performing Arts Center in Greensburg. The Greensburg-based group hosts Warriors Rock concerts to help with funds for veterans...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 6-8
This weekend in Pittsburgh includes two events celebrating 50 years and another marking a 175th anniversary. A walk in the park Celebrate 50 years of “A Fair in the Park” Friday through Sunday at Mellon Park in Shadyside. This artist-run fine arts festival is presented by the Craftsmen’s Guild of...
Tamron Hall’s faith in herself pays off with new show, life
When Tamron Hall decided to leave NBC after the network gave her prime “Today” co-hosting slot to Megyn Kelly, the journalist threw herself a party — a pity party. That included plenty of tears and a bit of feeling sorry for herself— to the point that “my mother said to...
Nicki Minaj tweets that she’s retiring to ‘have my family’
LOS ANGELES — Is Nicki Minaj really hanging up the mic? The chart-topping rapper announced Thursday on Twitter that she “decided to retire & have my family.” Her announcement comes as a surprise after she recently made a guest appearance on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer.” In the tweet,...
Country singer Kylie Rae Harris dies in New Mexico crash
TAOS, N.M. — Country singer Kylie Rae Harris, who started out stringing together lyrics and performing as a teenager, was one of two people killed in a three-vehicle crash in New Mexico. Harris’ publicist confirmed her death Thursday, saying family and friends of the 30-year-old Texas native were heartbroken. “Everyone...
The Rock leaves honeymoon to fill in for Kevin Hart on talk show appearance
When you’re in a jam, call Dwayne Johnson. The Kelly Clarkson Show found themselves in one this week when taping the show’s first episode, according to today.com. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart was scheduled to be the program’s first guest. But after a car accident left him injured, the star...
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ set to premiere at Toronto film festival
The neighborhood will be Ontario for the world premiere of the Mister Rogers film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” this weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival. Tom Hanks plays children’s television icon Fred Rogers in the film, which was shot in and around Pittsburgh earlier this year and...
Is Netflix’s awesome ‘Dark Crystal’ series too intense for audiences?Video
Earlier this summer, a local recreation board was kicking off its summer outdoor movie series with a showing of “The Goonies.” When the rec board chairman mentioned that it was a PG-rated movie, I raised my hand to remind him “that’s a 1985 PG rating, don’t forget. They let a...
Review: ‘It Chapter Two’ a satisfying, if overstuffed, sequel
It can be a cheesy thing when a novel is split up and spread out over a handful of films, but Stephen King’s “It” is not one of those books. Andy Muschietti’s first crack at King’s 1,100-page doorstop, 2017’s “It,” dealt with the first half: the Losers Club, a band...
Hey, big guy! Wanna be in a Pittsburgh-filmed movie with Seth Rogen?
Are you an Eastern European-looking man who wears a size 40 suit and a size 10 shoe? If so, you could be cast as a military guard in “Untitled Pickle Project,” a Seth Rogen movie filming this weekend in Pittsburgh. Based on a Simon Rich novella, the movie “stars Rogen...
Northern Appalachian Folk Festival returns to Indiana CountyVideo
Music, workshops, a storytelling contest and children’s activities are among the planned events for the seventh annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Inc. Scheduled for Sept. 5-7 in downtown Indiana, the majority of the events are free, says festival director Jim Dougherty. “What we want to do is celebrate the history...
Latest Pittsburgh Irish Festival green with upgradesVideo
Most Pittsburghers claim Irish heritage at least twice a year — on St. Patrick’s Day and during the annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival. Dig out your tartans and work on that brogue. The popular Irish Festival returns Sept. 6-8 with a new location, the Lots at Sandcastle, and some new events...
Entertainment planner: Sept. 5-18
Thursday Sept. 5 Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks. 412-331-1050 or roxianlive.com Ninth Annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibition, opening reception, Latrobe Art Center. Through Sept. 30. 724-537-7011 or latrobeartcenter.org Friday Sept. 6 Judah and the Lion, Stage AE, Pittsburgh North Shore. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com KEM, Heinz...
Theatre Factory’s 25th season focuses on all kinds of families
The Theatre Factory’s 25th season will focus on families – not only traditional families, but also families of faith, neighbors, cultures, passions and friendships. “When picking the shows for our anniversary season, we wanted to incorporate a family feel,” says Jeff Johnston, promotions manager for the Trafford theater company. “We...
Shadyside’s A Fair in the Park is a 50-year affair for artists
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh will celebrate a half-century of talented artists who have showcased their work over the years during the 50th anniversary of A Fair in the Park. The annual event, being held Sept. 6-8 in Shadyside’s Mellon Park, will feature a special booth titled, “A Retrospective: An...
ZZ Top brings 5 decades of staying power to Pittsburgh showVideo
Has it really been 50 years since the larger-than-life blues-inspired rock group ZZ Top started climbing the ladder of success that would land them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and give them staying power five decades later? Vocalist/guitarist Billy Gibbons said there’s a good reason...
Wonders of Mother Nature inspire ‘Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy’Video
Neil Goldberg’s “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” is coming to two area venues. One of the theatrical and circus director’s many productions created from his Dream Studios in Pompano Beach, Fla., the acrobatic and musical adventure is inspired by Mother Nature’s wonder and beauty. Western Pennsylvania audiences will have an opportunity...
Jonas Brothers show has true Pittsburgh feel at PPG Paints Arena
Tuesday night’s show had a whole lot of Pittsburgh to it. The Jonas Brothers played PPG Paints Arena, making a stop on their “Happiness Begins Tour.” View this post on Instagram Last night in Pittsburgh ❤️ #HappinessBeginsTour A post shared by Jonas Brothers (@jonasbrothers) on Sep 4, 2019 at 7:04am...
NBC’s Lester Holt spends 2 nights in prison for news showVideo
Lester Holt laughed when his colleagues proposed that he spend a couple of nights locked up in the Louisiana State Penitentiary for an NBC News report on criminal justice reform. “At first, I was like, ‘it’s dangerous,’” Holt said. “This is one of the most notorious prisons of the world,...
Police: Man broke into Taylor Swift’s home, took off shoes to be polite
WESTERLY, R.I. — Police say a man who broke into Taylor Swift’s beachfront mansion in Rhode Island took his shoes off because he wanted to be polite. Westerly police who responded to the home just after 5 p.m. Friday found 26-year-old Richard Joseph McEwan inside. Police Chief Shawn Lacey tells...
R. Kelly’s daughter says music ‘saved my life’
For a long time, Buku Abi ran away from pursuing music. Although she is the daughter of one of pop music’s most popular and successful singer-songwriters, her father is also among the most infamous: He is R. Kelly, currently in jail, facing multiple charges of sexual abuse and sex trafficking....
Lizzo grabs top spot on Billboard Hot 100 in wild time for chart
There’s been a rotating crew of champs when it comes to a Billboard title. Six artists were part of a Hot 100 top track since mid-August. Lizzo grabbed the top spot for the week of Sept. 7, going on 2 years since she released “Truth Hurts” in September 2017. .@lizzo...
Jussie Smollett’s attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed
CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s attorneys have filed a motion arguing that the actor should not have to pay Chicago $130,000 for a police investigation into what he claimed was a racist and homophobic attack, because he couldn’t have known how much time and money the department would spend looking into...
Latrobe Art Center hosts annual Fred Rogers juried exhibition
Winners in Latrobe Art Center’s ninth annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibition will be revealed during a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 5. As juror, Anne Kraybill, the Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, selected 71 pieces to be displayed in...
Oprah Winfrey launching wellness arena tour in early 2020
LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle. The former talk-show host and OWN television network chief announced Wednesday that the “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus” tour will begin Jan. 4...
