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‘Murder Mystery’ sets Netflix record with 30 million accounts viewing in 3 days
The mystery is over. Netflix seldom shares viewership numbers but made an exception for their new original film “Murder Mystery.” The streaming service on Tuesday claimed the Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler movie was watched by 30 million accounts in the first three days following its release. pic.twitter.com/xtaGrrVOzM— Adam Sandler...
Carnegie Science Center shows concert favoritesVideo
Popular bands often stay together long enough to produce a catalogue of music and establish a large fan base, only to dissolve or cease touring. While the chance of seeing many bands live decreases over time, the members and their music live on through film and recordings. This summer, the...
Pittsburgh indie film festival coming to McKees Rocks theater
The 10th annual Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival is scheduled for June 21-23 at the Parkway Theater and Film Lounge, 644 Broadway Ave, McKees Rocks. This year’s festival will present 67 films by filmmakers from the Pittsburgh area and across the United States, along with films from across Europe and South...
Penn Area Library will host performance by Russian dance troupeVideo
World-renowned Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya will bring its show to the Penn Area Library on July 29. The free performance will be at 10 a.m. at the library, 2001 Municipal Court in Penn Township. It is being presented through a grant from the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks...
Q&A with Vicki Lawrence as she brings ‘Mama’ to Greensburg
She’s made us laugh for decades, first on the “Carol Burnett Show,” then on “Mama’s Family,” and now, in person, at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Vicki Lawrence — actress, comedian and singer — brings everyone’s favorite senior citizen, “Mama,” to the stage for the performance of “Vicki Lawrence &...
Peter Noone (of Herman’s Hermits fame) never tires of classic hits
Fans of the British Invasion group Herman’s Hermits never get tired of hearing the group’s iconic ‘60s hits. And thankfully for them, front man Peter Noone never tires of singing them. One can only imagine how many times Noone has belted out those catchy, chart topping tunes like “I’m Into...
Scott Blasey and The Clarks just keep on rockingVideo
Like Mister Rogers, Andy Warhol and Primanti’s sandwiches, The Clarks are one of those Pittsburgh institutions that the people of the Steel City continue to embrace. The band has been playing straight-ahead, guitar-based rock ’n’ roll with the same four members for more than three decades now with no signs...
‘The Detour’ is one of TV’s best arguments for family
In the first episode of “The Detour,” Nate Parker (Jason Jones) accidentally gulps down some fresh urine after having a bottle of the warm stuff tossed in his face by a Good Samaritan who thinks he and his wife, Robin (Natalie Zea), have kidnapped their own two children. She thinks...
Meek Mill and Future to take KeyBank Pavilion stage
Popular hip hop musicians Meek Mill and Future will bring their co-headlining tour “Legendary Nights” to KeyBank Pavilion in September. The two will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 in a Live Nation show, joined by a line-up of special guests including YG, Mustard and Megan Thee Stallion. Mill has...
Gatlin Brothers bring a lifetime of music to The PalaceVideo
After more than six decades on the road, “All the Gold in California” couldn’t get country music’s Gatlin Brothers to stop touring. Or could it? At a time of life when lesser men might consider retiring, the trio still boards the tour bus for more than 50 dates a year....
Plenty of Pittsburgh-area concerts on tap this summerVideo
Think you missed all the music? Garth, Ariana and The Who have moved on from Pittsburgh, but there are still plenty of great concerts to fill the rest of your summer. Notable artists on area stages: JUNE • June 23 — New Kids on the Block, PPG Paints Arena •...
Comedian Dane Cook brings stand-up show to Rivers Casino
Actor and comedian Dane Cook, known for film roles including “Employee of the Month” and “Good Luck Chuck,” along with comedy albums and cable specials, will perform his “Tell It Like It Is” show at Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino. The show will begin at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 in the casino’s...
Jeannette gallery exhibit asks the question, ‘Why are we here?’
A new exhibition at You Are Here in Jeannette explores the question, “Why are we here and what are we doing?” The group show, “Blurred Reality,” will open with a free reception at 6 p.m. June 22 at the gallery at 406 Clay Ave. Curated by Greensburg artist and educator...
Nemacolin Woodland Resorts plans ‘extravaganza’
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is extending the Fourth of July celebration, with an “Americana Extravaganza” set for July 6 at the Farmington, Fayette County, site. Planned are carnival games, crafts and face-painting for kids of all ages. According to event planners, the 6 p.m.-midnight event will include more than 10 acts...
The Rock, other stars promote positivity at MTV awardsVideo
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t make a household name for himself by conforming to someone else’s idea of who he should be, an approach he encouraged others to take while accepting a top honor at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The actor, producer and former professional wrestler said embracing...
Mountain Playhouse opening production celebrates ‘The Irish’Video
The 80th anniversary season at Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown, Somerset County, will open with “The Irish and How They Got That Way,” by Frank McCourt, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Angela’s Ashes.” The production will run June 19-30 at the theater, a restored 1805 gristmill that houses Pennsylvania’s oldest professional stock...
Former Creed singer Scott Stapp schedules Greensburg concertVideo
Former Creed frontman Scott Stapp will perform July 30 in The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Stapp’s third solo album, “The Space Between the Shadows,” is set for a July 19 release. The first single is “Purpose for Pain.” The song recreates some painful memories, according to the singer’s website. In...
Megadeth singer Dave Mustaine reveals he has throat cancer
Dave Mustaine, founder and vocalist of the influential metal band Megadeth, announced he has throat cancer. The singer posted a message to his fans on social media on Monday. Posting on Instagram, he shared, “I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on...
Mount Vernon CEO will give Fort Ligonier lecture
Fort Ligonier will host a June 27 lecture by Douglas Bradburn, president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, entitled “George Washington’s West: The Making of a Revolutionary Leader.” The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. reception, followed at 6:15 p.m. by the lecture and Q-and-A session. The program...
‘Hunger Games’ prequel novel coming in 2020
NEW YORK — A decade after seemingly wrapping up “The Hunger Games,” Suzanne Collins is bringing readers back to Panem. A prequel, set 64 years before the beginning of her multimillion-selling trilogy, is coming next year. The novel, currently untitled, is scheduled for release on May 19, 2020. Collins said...
Zachary Levi’s nerves growing before MTV Movie & TV Awards
Zachary Levi plays a bulletproof superhero in “Shazam!,” but the actor’s nerves of steel are being tested leading up to his hosting duties for the MTV Movie & TV Awards. “This is the biggest thing I’ve ever hosted,” he said. “There are some nerves starting to build a little. …...
Meghan and Harry release Father’s Day photo of baby Archie
LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex have released a photograph of their 6-week-old son Archie for Father’s Day. The sepia-toned photo, posted Sunday on the royal couple’s Instagram feed, shows the baby cradled in Harry’s arms and clutching his father’s finger. The post is captioned: “Happy...
Passenger spies André 3000 playing flute at LAX terminal
It isn’t uncommon to see strangers playing instruments — the drums, a guitar, saxophone — in the most random of places. But a celebrity doing so in the airport? That may be a new one. NPR Latino USA producer Antonia Cereijido was walking through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when...
Taylor Swift makes surprise performance at gay bar Stonewall
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift made a surprise performance at an iconic gay bar a day after releasing a song supporting the LGBTQ community. Swift celebrated Pride Month by appearing at New York City’s Stonewall Inn on Friday night. She released her new tune Thursday called “You Need to Calm...
‘Gosh!’ Cult comedy ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ turns 15
SALT LAKE CITY — The cult comedy Napoleon Dynamite turns 15 years old this month, a milestone for a movie that became an early breakaway hit in today’s era of pop-culture geek celebration. The movie created the “Vote for Pedro” T-shirt and made Napoleon’s disgusted version of “gosh!” into a...
