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Ani DiFranco strums and sings through her trailblazing career at Roxian Theatre show
Singer-songwriter-musician-author-activist Ani DiFranco has been forging her own path since the age of 19, and after 35 years and 20 albums, she still looks like she loves getting onstage and sharing her music with the world. That was evident at her sold-out show Sunday night at the Roxian Theatre in...
Pittsburgh Playwrights’ ‘Art of Wise’ is a true work of art
Adding another excellent play to his 19th Century Collection of works about the American Black experience, playwright and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre founder/producing director Mark Clayton Southers has painted a beautiful and moving portrait with the world premiere of “Art of Wise,” running through May 4 at the Madison Arts Center...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Dereos Roads & JumbledVideo
The first album collaboration between Pittsburgh’s Dereos Roads and Baltimore’s Jumbled is chock full of samples — all from dollar bin records — from Jackie Cain and Herb Alpert to The Band and Donovan. “I like how this is a true collaboration. For most of the previous projects, when I...
‘A Minecraft Movie’ stomps to $80.6 million in 2nd weekend
NEW YORK — After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025. The Warner Bros. videogame adaptation followed up its blockbuster opening with a second weekend of $80.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Worldwide, it’s quickly surpassed...
Kelsea Ballerini’s PPG Paints show was worth the wait
Country star Kelsea Ballerini postponed her February show in Pittsburgh after contracting the flu, to the disappointment of fans. After the rescheduled show at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday night, those patient fans left grinning — and the most infectious thing was the joy that she spread from the stage....
Spiritbox rides the wave of ‘Tsunami Sea’ in sold-out Pittsburgh concertVideo
Spiritbox’s Tsunami Sea tour proved to be aptly named, as the Canadian band unleashed wave after wave of crushing guitar and heavy-hitting metalcore Saturday night. The Grammy-nominated band played their first headline show in Pittsburgh, selling out the UPMC Events Center in Moon, on the strength of their “Tsunami Sea”...
Country rocker Cory Marks returns to Pittsburgh for 1st time since getting engaged hereVideo
Canadian country rocker Cory Marks has never played a show in Pittsburgh, but he’s looking forward to a return visit to the area later this month for sentimental reasons. “Pittsburgh’s got a piece of my heart, for sure,” Marks said in a recent phone call. That’s because Marks got engaged...
Candy tycoon biopic ‘Hershey’ to film in Pittsburgh
Something sweet is brewing in Pittsburgh over the next few months. The movie “Hershey,” which tells the story of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his wife, will film across Pennsylvania, including in Pittsburgh. Variety reported that the movie will star Finn Witrock (“All My Children,” “American Horror Story”) and Alexandria...
John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting discusses songs highlighting Ukraine, Israel and moreVideo
Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) had a pair of platinum records in the early 2000s, on the strength of songs like “100 Years” and “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” with the latter becoming an anthem after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and earning him a spot on the lineup for...
Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Legally Blonde’ musical is a sweet, pink confection onstage
A generation of women spent the early aughts watching the 2001 film “Legally Blonde” over and over again at sleepovers, quoting its lines in middle school hallways and selecting their own perfect pink ensembles, inspired by main character Elle Woods. While the 2007 Broadway adaptation of the movie — with...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 11-13
It’s a great weekend to love animals, music and the city we live in. Celebrate Pittsburgh — and yourself! — with these five events around town rocking all weekend long. 412 Day Block Party 412 Food Rescue will be celebrating 10 years of supporting the community on Saturday, 4/12. Included...
TV Talk: What to watch for in the season finale of ‘The Pitt’
Max’s Pittsburgh-set ER drama “The Pitt” reaches its first-season finale tonight at 9 as the series wraps the extended shift of Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) and his colleagues who work in the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center emergency department. Set during the 10-11 p.m. hour, the episode will have to address:...
The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch
NEW YORK — Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans of the genre have long committed Ella Langley and Riley Green’s throwback duet, “You Look Like You Love Me”...
Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Richard Linklater and Wes Anderson
PARIS — New films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday. Coming off a 2024 edition that produced the Academy Award best-picture winner “Anora,” as well as a number of Oscar contenders in “Emilia...
TV Talk: ‘Hacks’ returns; ‘North of North,’ ‘Friends & Neighbors’ debutVideo
If it’s April, it’s the season when streaming services rush to release what they see as their Emmy-worthy shows in time to qualify for this year’s awards (eligibility ends May 31). Steel yourself for an onslaught of premieres over the next seven weeks. ‘Hacks’ Max’s “Hacks” remains a comedy gem...
Shaler man to head jury of ‘Twelve Angry Men’
When Mark Spondike isn’t providing music education to students at Pittsburgh’s Creative and Performing Arts school, he’s appearing onstage in the region, including with the Pittsburgh Opera. Next month, he’ll have a man’s fate in his hands, as foreman of the jury in Prime Stage Theatre’s production of “Twelve Angry...
Michigan Rattlers’ Graham Young discusses ‘Waving From A Sea’ album ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Back in 2016, Rolling Stone tabbed Michigan Rattlers as one of 10 new country artists to watch, alongside Luke Combs and others. Nine years later, frontman Graham Young certainly doesn’t consider the band country now, if he ever did at all. “No, definitely not. You know, it’s just funny. I...
TV Q&A: Is WTAE’s Ryan Recker related to a Pirates batboy?
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: Is Ryan Recker of WTAE related to Bobby Recker who was the batboy for the Pirates back in the early ‘60s? — Michael, Beaver Falls...
Broadcast television is in trouble. Stations are asking Washington for help
As television station owners gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention, they sent an urgent message to Washington that could be summed up in one word — “Help.” Streaming video has siphoned away the traditional viewing audience. Advertisers have shifted their budgets to...
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has diedVideo
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died. He was 70. The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided. “Clem was...
CBS host Gayle King criticized for quoting gay slur in interview
After a wild moment on air, long-time CBS anchor Gayle King is under fire from fans. On an April 3 episode of “CBS Mornings,” Matteo Lane, an openly gay comedian, appeared on the show. During the segment with King, the host repeated a joke from Lane’s comedy routine. “Let’s talk...
‘Happy Days’ main cast reunites at Steel City Con
This weekend made for some happy days in Monroeville. Four main cast members of the popular 1970s show “Happy Days” — Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Anson Williams and Don Most — had a reunion at Steel City Con in Monroeville. The actors participated in a panel discussion about the series...
The Linda Lindas growing up from viral moment, headlining sold-out Pittsburgh showVideo
When The Linda Lindas played in Pittsburgh in September as part of Green Day’s show at PNC Park, drummer Mila de la Garza sported a T-shirt covered with Campbell’s Soup cans. It didn’t come from the nearby Andy Warhol Museum though. “The venue was right next to the museum, too,”...
TV Talk: ‘Last of Us’ remains best of TVVideo
“The Last of Us” returns for its second season (9 p.m. April 13, HBO, Max) and throws a lot of story and character development at viewers over its seven episodes. That’s mostly positive for people who appreciate the show’s grounded emphasis on the pseudo-father-daughter relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and...
‘Wicked’ leads PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh 2025-26 season
Lovers of musicals can start 2026 with “Wicked.” The popular show takes center stage from Jan. 14 to Feb. 15 at the Benedum Center, as part of the 2025-26 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season announced Monday by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Presented in partnership with Broadway Across America, the series...
