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Paul McCartney still going strong at 83 in sold-out Pittsburgh showVideo

The long and winding road of Sir Paul McCartney’s career brought him to Pittsburgh for a sold-out show Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. And what a road it’s been. The concert, part of his Got Back Tour, spanned almost three hours — with several storytelling interludes — and included...
Fetterman talks ending government shutdown, new memoir on ‘The View’

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, appeared on “The View” on Tuesday, where he discussed the recent deal that Senate Democrats made with Republicans to end an extended federal government shutdown. Fetterman, who was elected to the Senate in 2022, was one of eight Democrats who voted “yes” on a deal...
Q&A: Blondshell on new deluxe album, singing with Weezer and more ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo

After Blondshell’s European tour wrapped up in September, Sabrina Teitelbaum had around a month before the next leg of her U.S. tour started. That “off” time turned out to be quite productive. “I’ve been writing a lot. I think when I don’t have pressure to write, I end up writing...
TV Talk: Seth Meyers talks Steelers, state of late-night TV; ‘The Pitt’ on TNTVideo

NBC’s “Late Night” host Seth Meyers, whose father grew up in East Liberty, makes no secret of his appreciation for Pittsburgh, whether he’s interviewing Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton, doing stand-up, writing a mockumentary or calling a politician a jagoff. And Meyers is always keen to talk about the Steelers. In...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Folk-IndieBob

Bob Augustine, who performs as Folk-IndieBob, released his debut album earlier this year. ”It represents part of my journey through the heartbreak of losing my wife and the healing that is still taking place for me,” Augustine said. “This is artwork that needed to come out of me.” The album...
Three Rivers Film Festival returning to The Lindsay Theater

For the fifth year, the Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley will take part in the Three Rivers Film Festival with showings of six different films Nov. 13-16. Carolina Pais-Barreto Thor, CEO of The Lindsay Theater, is looking forward to another year with TRFF. “We really enjoy serving as...
Billy Strings delivers bluegrass magic at PPG Paints Arena

Billy Strings and his drum-tight (but drumless) band brought two sets and 25 songs of pure bluegrass magic to the first of two back-to-back PPG Paints Arena shows on Friday night. I’m already jealous of those who have tickets for Saturday night’s sold-out show. The 33-year-old guitar virtuoso may not...
Improv meets hypnosis in ‘Hyprov’ show starring Colin Mochrie of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’

Asad Mecci had a theory that everyone was funny and creative — they just needed someone to unlock their mind. The famous master hypnotist decided to test this idea after taking several improv classes at Toronto’s Second City. “The instructors would always say, ‘get out of your head’ or ‘you’re...
TV Talk: YouTube TV vs. ABC unleashes new wrinkle in retransmission spats, taking out WTAE

Pay TV subscribers are accustomed to losing channels when negotiations go south between station groups and cable or satellite providers. In those instances, TV stations get yanked from the cable lineup until a deal is reached, which can take hours, days, weeks or months. If the dispute is between Disney...
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers bring old-fashioned good times to the Palace Theatre

On Thursday night, a pumped-up crowd at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg got to see the star of “Ghostbusters,” “Groundhog Day” and “Caddyshack” tear through the vocals of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” Bill Murray has cultivated a decades-long career as an award-winning actor and comedian, cementing himself as...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 7-9

Before things really gear up for the holiday season, take advantage of this less-busy weekend with tons of happenings around the city. Try these out! Pet Expo Do you have a pet? Do you want a pet? Do you have family or friends with pets? This would be a great...
TV Talk: ‘Breaking Bad’ creator returns to his ‘X-Files’ roots with ‘Pluribus’Video

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. It’s impossible to write much about “Pluribus,” the new Apple TV series from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, without giving too much away. Suffice it to say, “Pluribus” is the most original, unexpectedly thought-provoking and...
Fighting food insecurity the goal of Light Up Night, Pittsburgh’s holiday season

As Pittsburgh prepares to kick off its holiday season, organizers are shining a brighter light on the issue of food insecurity. This year’s Highmark Light Up Night and Peoples Gas Holiday Market will place a special emphasis on supporting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which is facing heightened demand...
Journey plans farewell Final Frontier tour, including Pittsburgh show in 2026

It will be the end of an era for Journey. The arena rock icons are saying goodbye, announcing their Final Frontier tour on Thursday. The second show of the tour for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be in Pittsburgh — March 2, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena....
Q&A: The Beths’ Liz Stokes on New Zealand band’s 1st Halloween show, new album and more

The Beths have toured all over the United States for more than seven years, but the New Zealand indie rock band hit a first last Friday — playing a Halloween show here. And singer/guitarist Liz Stokes was feeling the pressure. “When we’re at home, you grab what you have and...
TV Talk: ‘Death by Lightning’ unearths forgotten U.S. presidential assassin historyVideo

One of the more welcome aspects of the streaming era is that it’s opened space for a greater diversity of stories, including forgotten tales from American and world history. While I still await the day some global streamer recounts the tale of how an Austrian archduke and a Belgian princess...

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