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Spanish court summons Shakira to answer tax evasion charges
MADRID — A Spanish court investigating Shakira for possibly evading $16.4 million in taxes has called on the pop music star to testify in mid-June. Prosecutors charged the singer in December for not paying taxes in Spain between 2012 and 2014, when she lived mostly in the country despite having...
‘Material World’ is stained glass for the masses
The concepts of consumerism, luxury, obsession and materialism are not new in society. They are, though, concepts that can cause discomfort and self-examination, if pondered closely. Six artists aim to do exactly that with the new exhibition, “Material World,” opening with a free reception from 6-9 p.m. March 1 and...
Apollo-Ridge presents the upbeat ‘The Music Man’
Apollo-Ridge High School presents “The Music Man” Feb. 28- March 2. Trouble comes to River City when a fast-talking con artist salesman falls for Marian the town librarian in the classic six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Musical director Bethany Greenlee said she chose “The Music Man” to showcase the talents...
R. Kelly leaves jail after posting $100,000 bond, pleading not guilty to sexual abuse charges
CHICAGO — After three days in custody, R&B superstar R. Kelly walked out of Cook County Jail on Monday evening into a crush of reporters and onlookers — both apparent fans and detractors. “R. Kelly! R. Kelly!” one young woman screamed as she tried to video-record the singer as he...
Judge allows Smollett to travel to meet with attorneys
CHICAGO — A Chicago judge says “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett can travel out-of-state to meet his lawyers while he’s free on bond on charges he falsely reported being attacked by two masked men. Anne Kavanagh is a spokeswoman for Smollett’s attorneys, who say he’s innocent. Kavanagh says attorney Mark Geragos,...
Country music star Toby Keith schedules fall Pittsburgh concertVideo
Country music star Toby Keith will play Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sept. 27. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 1 at 412-325-7241, ticketmaster.com and highmarkstadium.com. Tickets also will be available from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the venue box office, 510 W. Station Square...
Some stars snubbed from ‘In Memoriam’ at Oscars
Several actors and movie stars did not make the cut for the Oscars “In Memoriam” montage. While the Academy did acknowledge the passing of actors and icons like Penny Marshall, Burt Reynolds, Marvel’s Stan Lee, and “Superman” star Margot Kidder, several familiar faces were left off the list. The among...
‘Green Book’ best picture Oscar provokes backlash from film’s detractors
Given the fraught topic of race and racism in America, it should surprise no one that the best picture Oscar for “Green Book” is now surrounded by controversy. The movie about an Italian-American bouncer who chauffeurs an African-American pianist around the Jim Crow South — based on a true story...
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges
CHICAGO — R&B star R. Kelly’s attorney entered not guilty pleas on the singer’s behalf Monday after Kelly was charged with sexually abusing four victims dating back to 1998, including three underage teenagers. Kelly, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, walked into a Chicago courtroom wearing an...
Pittsburgh native Billy Porter ‘came to slay’ in Oscars tuxedo gownVideo
Actor Billy Porter made perhaps the biggest splash of any star on last night’s Oscars red carpet. The Pittsburgh native and Carnegie Mellon University graduate brought the drama with his Christian Siriano-designed, black velvet-and-satin tuxedo gown. “When you come to the Oscars, you must dress up,” Porter tweeted of his...
Hollywood gets a dose of Pittsburgh: Joe Manganiello shares photo with Jeff Goldblum
Stars and movie makers basked in the glow of the Oscars and the Academy Awards on Sunday night. And there was a confluence of Pittsburgh stars at one event. Joe Manganiello, Mt. Lebanon boy, and Jeff Goldblum, West Homestead native, smiled together and shared some Hollywood glow in a photo...
The final list of winners at the 91st Academy Awards
The final list of the winners at the 91st Academy Awards: Best picture: “Green Book” Best actress: Olivia Colman, “The Favourite” Best actor: Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody” Best director: Alfonso Cuaron, “Roma” Best supporting actress: Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk” Best supporting actor: Mahershala Ali, “Green Book” Foreign...
Mt. Lebanon native Jay Hart takes Oscar for production design
Jay Hart, a Mt. Lebanon native, won the Oscar for production design for the big-budget, super-hero movie “Black Panther” Sunday night at the Academy Awards. He shared the award with Hannah Beachler, who together worked on the film. Beachler took the microphone first on stage and spoke, but Hart didn’t...
Trump accuses Spike Lee of delivering a ‘racist hit’ on him at Oscars
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump struck back Monday at film director Spike Lee, accusing him of delivering a “racist hit” during an Oscar acceptance speech in which Lee referenced the history of U.S. slavery and urged people to vote in the 2020 elections. Lee did not mention Trump by name...
Taylor Swift helps fan surprise boyfriend with proposal
LOS ANGELES — It’s an engagement that was Taylor-made. Alex Goldschmidt posted video on Instagram of a surprise Taylor Swift appearance as he got engaged to Ross Girard at the Sycamore Tavern in Los Angeles on Saturday. View this post on Instagram I decided to propose to Ross listening to...
Arts Alive! celebrates high school creativity
Kathleen Guglielmi Morrone views art as a communal language. “We may find it hard to express ourselves but art can give insight to how we’re feeling, what we stand for and our passions,” says the art teacher at St. Joseph High School, Natrona Heights. “Giving students a voice and a...
In an upset, ‘Green Book’ wins best picture at Oscars
LOS ANGELES — The segregation-era road-trip drama “Green Book” was crowned best picture at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a film seen as a feel-good throwback by some and ridiculed as an outdated inversion of “Driving Miss Daisy” by others. In a year where...
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops Oscar weekend with $55.5M
LOS ANGELES — “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” breathed some fire into a slumping box office with a franchise-best $55.5 million debut over Oscar weekend. Writer-director Dean DeBlois’ third and supposedly final installment in the “How to Train Your Dragon” series notched the best opening of the...
Quiz: Test your Oscar smarts
The 91st annual Academy Awards will be held Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Here’s a quick test of your brain power when it comes to the golden statue that Hollywood bestows on the best the year’s best films....
Curtain set to go up on a host-less but drama-filled Oscars
NEW YORK — A winter of discontent for the Academy Awards will culminate Sunday in an Oscar ceremony that may lack a host but isn’t missing intrigue. The run-up to the 91st Academy Awards has been a series of missteps and backtracks by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and...
Final weeks to see the Carnegie International at Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh
The 57th Carnegie International , Carnegie Museum of Art’s signature exhibition comes to a close March 25. Find 'museum joy' at Carnegie Museum of Art's 57th Carnegie International in #Pittsburgh. WQED Pittsburgh (@wqed) January 28, 2019 Over the next four weeks, there will be artist talks, creative drawing sessions...
U.S. Latinas rally around ‘Roma’ actress Yalitza Aparicio
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Yalitza Aparicio, the Oscar-nominated, first-time actress in “Roma,” is finding strong support among Mexican-American women who identify with her indigenous roots despite backlash she is receiving in Mexico. Some Mexican-American women say they are glad Aparicio’s high-profile role is challenging typical images of light-skinned Latinas in Spanish-language...
Ligonier Valley Writers will visit art exhibits for inspiration
Members of the public are invited to join the Ligonier Valley Writers March 3 as the nonprofit group seeks inspiration for memoir pieces while exploring exhibits at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The writing workshop and art tour are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum...
Ballet FUNdamentals geared for kids at Ligonier, Green Tree libraries
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will showcase its graceful style of dance with presentations for children at the Ligonier Valley Library and the Green Tree Public Library. During the free Ballet FUNdamentals program, boys and girls will experience a half-hour introduction to a ballet story. They’ll also learn the basics of...
Photos: Michael Bublé plays PPGArena
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Michael Bublé brought his “An Evening with Michael Bublé” tour to PPG Paints Arena Friday night. The hit singer recently released his tenth studio album, Love. Bublé has four Grammy Awards and has sold over thirty million records worldwide. He is originally from Burnaby in Canada. His...
