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Review: Delightful ‘Downton Abbey’ proves you can go home again
Fans of the PBS Masterpiece television series “Downton Abbey” waited a long time for the movie version of the British historical period drama. For those devoted followers that invested six seasons watching 52 episodes of the TV show from Sept. 26, 2010, through Dec. 25, 2015, the movie is well...
Ric Ocasek’s wife says he died while recuperating from surgery
NEW YORK — The New York City medical examiner says Ric Ocasek , the 75-year-old frontman for The Cars, died of heart disease, worsened by emphysema. Ocasek’s wife, model and actress Paulina Porizkova, posted a statement on Instagram , saying he was “recuperating very well after surgery” and that their...
‘SNL’ rescinds cast invitation to Shane Gillis over YouTube video
NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” has rescinded its invitation to a cast member who posted a video last year in which he used a racial slur for Chinese people and derided Asians trying to learn English. A show representative said Monday that the language Shane Gillis used was “offensive,...
Netflix to air ‘Seinfeld’ starting in 2021
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Move aside, “Friends” and “The Office.” Netflix now has a new gem — a show about nothing. The company announced Monday it would start streaming all 180 episodes of “Seinfeld” in 2021, gaining a hugely popular addition to its library as the battle for viewers heats...
Christie Brinkley pulls out of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
NEW YORK — Christie Brinkley has been sidelined for Monday’s season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars.” ABC said in a statement that Brinkley is unable to continue this season following surgery to her wrist and arm. No details of her injury were given. Sailor Brinkley-Cook will replace her mother...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust hosts Blues, Brews & BBQ
The Westmoreland Cultural Trust will host “Blues, Brews & BBQ,” a new event pairing smoky flavors and soulful tunes, all washed down with some cool brews. The 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 event will be held in the Trust’s Art in the Alley and the Helman-Ghrist parking lot in...
Bop along with KIDZ BOP at upcoming Palace Theatre concertVideo
The KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019 has added 20 additional cities to its fall leg, including a Nov. 3 date at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at kidzbop.com and livenation.com. Tied to the fall leg of the tour,...
Morgan Spurlock takes a 2nd bite of the fast food worldVideo
NEW YORK — Last time out, documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock ate only fast food for a month. This time, he’s the one dishing out the fried stuff. Spurlock has gone from being an avid Big Mac consumer in “Super Size Me” to serving his own fast-food chicken sandwiches in “Super...
‘Kecksburg’ film’s Westmoreland County premiere set for Hanna’s Town
The Westmoreland County premiere of “Kecksburg,” a new feature film about the famous 1965 UFO incident, is planned for Sept. 28 at Historic Hanna’s Town. Westmoreland Historical Society will host the screening at 7 p.m. in the Westmoreland History Education Center at the historical complex, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Hempfield....
‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Mrs. Maisel’ guest stars capture Emmys
A trio of Emmy-honored actors are winners again for their guest performances in TV series, joined by an awards newcomer. Bradley Whitford and Cherry Jones received trophies for their “The Handmaid’s Tale” roles at Sunday’s creative arts Emmy ceremony. Jane Lynch and Luke Kirby won on the comedy side, both...
Fall Arts: Katharine Hepburn costumes highlight Frick Art Museum display
Fall brings exciting new exhibitions showcasing a wide range of artistic periods, styles and collections at area art museums. Highlights range from a study of collective memory and the synchronicity of time through the stories of women of color, at Westmoreland Museum of American Art, to a fun look at...
Rocker Ric Ocasek, frontman of The Cars, dead at 75
NEW YORK — Ric Ocasek, The Cars frontman whose deadpan vocal delivery and lanky, sunglassed look defined a rock era with chart-topping hits like “Just What I Needed,” was discovered dead Sunday afternoon in his Manhattan apartment. The New York Police Department said that officers found the 75-year-old Ocasek at...
Backstreet Boys were back, larger than life, in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
Were they, your fire? Your one desire? Backstreet Boys seemed larger than life Saturday night when they came to PPG Paints Arena. Backstreets back ALRIGHT!! They still got it after all these years — who was there?! ??#DNAtour #BackstreetBoys #Pittsburgh @backstreetboys @ppgpaintsarena pic.twitter.com/qdJGS1hEUx— 100.7 STAR (@StarPittsburgh) September 15, 2019 View...
‘Ghostbuster’ sequel to focus on a family of original film
LOS ANGELES — The upcoming “Ghostbuster” sequel will focus on the descendants of the original ghost-catchers who rushed around New York City in proton packs and jumpsuits. Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd revealed details of the new film, saying it is expected out next year and will star Paul Rudd,...
YouTube star Lilly Singh makes bold leap to late-night TV
LOS ANGELES — The stubborn curfew barring female hosts from late-night network TV is about to be challenged. Viewer warning: expect more rule-breaking when NBC’s “A Little Late With Lilly Singh” debuts Monday. Singh is attempting the leap from YouTube sensation to broadcast headliner in a single bound, doesn’t plan...
Sam Smith announces new pronouns of ‘they’ and ‘them’
NEW YORK — Sam Smith has declared the pronouns of “they/them” on social media after coming out as non-binary in what the pop star called a “lifetime of being at war with my gender.” The English “Too Good at Goodbyes” singer was met with thousands of mostly supportive comments, along...
Felicity Huffman gets 14 days in prison, $30K fine for college admissions scam
BOSTON — “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman was sentenced Friday to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter’s SAT scores in the college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of wealthy and well-connected parents. Huffman, 56, became the first of 34 parents to be sentenced in the...
Adele files for divorce from husband Simon Konecki
British superstar Adele has filed for divorce from husband Simon Konecki after more than seven years as a couple, all but guaranteeing more heartbreak ballads for any and all upcoming albums. The singer, 31, filed a divorce petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, The Times has confirmed. Her...
Kanye West, Taylor Swift incident at MTV VMAs lives on 10 years later
Ten years is a long time, but some things seem like they just happened. Can you believe it’s been a decade since Kanye West stormed the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards? Believe it or not, it’s been that long. While accepting the award...
Rocker Eddie Money dead at 70
Eddie Money, the raspy voiced rocker who sang “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” died Friday at age 70. “The Money Family regrets to announce that Eddie passed away peacefully early this morning,” read a statement provided by his family to Variety. “It is with heavy hearts...
Manfred Honeck to lead PSO, Mendelssohn Choir in Saint Vincent concert
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh will perform Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 on Sept. 21 in Saint Vincent Basilica, Unity. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. with PSO music director Manfred Honeck conducting. A pre-concert benefit reception is set for 5:30 p.m. in the nearby...
Fans bloody excited for ‘Downton Abbey’ theatrical premiereVideo
Not even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the real-life Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the United Kingdom, have caused this much British drama and excitement. After 52 episodes of “Downton Abbey” aired over six seasons as a PBS Masterpiece television series from Sept. 26, 2010, through Dec. 25, 2105,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 13-15Video
TGIF! Take a step back in time. Try some exotic fare. Twist and shout. There’s truly something for everyone this weekend. (And the forecast is looking pretty good, too.) Time for scutching Flax scutching is something of a lost art — everywhere but in Stahlstown, that is. What is flax...
Review: ‘The Goldfinch’ is elegant but perplexingly flawedVideo
Everything is beautiful in John Crowley’s adaptation of “The Goldfinch,” even the grilled cheese sandwich that a kind stranger makes for a boy who has just lost his mother. It’s easy to get swept up by the refined stateliness surrounding this messy odyssey of grief and trauma. But like its...
Review: ‘Hustlers’ both stripper movie and instant crime classicVideo
“Hustlers” opens with a long Steadicam shot following new girl Destiny (Constance Wu) as she strolls into her own destiny, winding her way from the warm womb of a strip club dressing room, onto the club floor. With this visual nod, director Lorene Scafaria asserts just what her film is,...
