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Singer Don McLean on the lasting legacy of ‘American Pie,’ new music and cancel cultureVideo
Singer Don McLean considers himself lucky that he still actually enjoys the song that made him famous. That would be “American Pie,” the nearly nine-minute anthem that sits in the top 5 in the “Songs of the Century” list by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment...
Iron City taps into region’s history with 1870s-style rye whiskey at East Deer distillery
Pittsburgh has long been known as a shot-and-a-beer town. And for more than 160 years, much of the beer consumed here was made by Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Now the iconic company is making the shots to go with its beer. After years of sitting in oak barrels until just the...
TV Q&A: Did WTAE’s Kelly Sasso go part-time?
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 Kelly Sasso working part-time now? She’s never there a full five days — Bridget, via email Rob: Nope, her status with the station has...
Westmoreland 250: 10 things to see in Hempfield
(Editor’s note: To mark Westmoreland County’s 250th birthday this year, we’ve come up with a list of 250 things — 10 things in 25 communities — that we consider to be important to the makeup of our area. This series will appear each week through December. If you have a...
Fred and Joanne Rogers’ summer estate in Unity for sale for $2.9 millionVideo
A handwritten letter dated Dec. 23, 1949, by Joanne Byrd to her boyfriend at the time, Fred Rogers, is displayed on a table. She penned it when she was a senior at Rollins College on break at her home in Jacksonville, Fla. Fred had already graduated from Rollins and was...
Steelers great Terry Bradshaw sells his $22.5M horse ranch
NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has just unloaded his $22.5 million, 744-acre ranch just north of Dallas-Fort Worth. The former Steelers quarterback and four-time Super Bowl champion said in a press release that selling the ranch has been “a long and winding road.” He said he and wife, Tammy,...
That Taylor Swift reporter job has been filled by a self-proclaimed Swiftie
LOS ANGELES — After much excitement and controversy, USA Today has hired its first-ever Taylor Swift reporter. The Gannett-owned publication announced Monday that Bryan West, an award-winning journalist, began working on the Swift beat from the chain’s the Tennessean, based near Nashville, Tenn. He joined that paper’s music team, but...
Kenny Chesney set to return to Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium in 2024Video
Kenny Chesney will headline his 12th stadium show in Pittsburgh — but his first officially at Acrisure Stadium — next spring. The chart-topping country singer is bringing his Sun Goes Down tour to the North Shore on June 1. He’ll be joined by Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle...
Western Pa.-filmed ‘Unsinkable’ movie to debut at Three Rivers Film Festival
An independent movie filmed at several locations in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties is set to premiere Wednesday at the Three Rivers Film Festival. “Unsinkable,” directed by Cody Hartman and produced by PMI Films, follows a U.S. Senate inquiry and investigation into the cause of the Titanic sinking April 15, 1912....
Pittsburgh Pop: Talking Mr. McFeely’s costume at the Smithsonian, ‘Stranger Things’ prequel, new KDKA reporterVideo
In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including that the costume worn by Pittsburgh actor David Newell when he played Mr. McFeely on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is now on display at the...
Hootie & the Blowfish bringing Summer Camp with Trucks tour to Star LakeVideo
Hootie & the Blowfish will be back in Pittsburgh for the first time in four years next summer. The band is scheduled to play June 29 at the Pavilion at Star Lake on their Summer Camp with Trucks tour. They’ll be joined by special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain....
Spiritualized’s Jason Pierce on touring, ‘Amazing Grace’ rerelease and modern musicVideo
Jason Pierce, the mastermind behind the English band Spiritualized, doesn’t quite know how many years of touring he has in him. “It’s hard to say, isn’t it?” Pierce said with laugh in a phone call from London earlier this week. “I think as long as we’re as good as we...
Here’s the dill: Heinz announces Pickle Ketchup
Two of Pittsburgh’s favorite flavors are set to collide in a newly announced combination condiment: Heinz Pickle Ketchup. The company announced the new offering, which “combines the tangy and savory flavor of pickles with the unmistakable taste of Heinz Ketchup,” on Monday. It’s set to appear on shelves in the...
History and mystery merge at former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville
Explore a Gothic-style fortress, prehistoric burial ground and more with a daycation trip to Moundsville, W.Va. Sitting about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, Moundsville is tucked along the Ohio River in Marshall County. First settled in 1771 by James and Samuel Tomlinson of England and originally known as Grave Creek,...
Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK — Sheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday night and Missy Elliott closed the show more than four hours later with a roof-shaking set, as the hall celebrated a strong representation of women and Black artists. Chaka...
Public art unveiled at Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh officials and artists on Friday unveiled new art installations at the Fern Hollow Bridge in Frick Park. Pittsburgh-based artists John Peña and Carin Mincemoyer designed artwork on the span and under the bridge at Tranquil Trail, respectively. The new Fern Hollow Bridge was built less than a year after...
Matthew Perry Foundation launches to help ‘others struggling’ with addiction
A new foundation named for late actor Matthew Perry has been launched to help people battling drug addiction. The creation of the Matthew Perry Foundation was announced Friday, nearly a week after the “Friends” star’s sudden death. “The Matthew Perry Foundation is the realization of Matthew’s enduring commitment to helping...
Watch the Beatles’ video for ‘Now and Then’Video
One day after the last new Beatles song, “Now and Then,” was released, the accompanying video, directed by Peter Jackson, has made its debut. The video brings the band back together — using new and old footage in studio and on stage. “To be honest, just thinking about the responsibility...
Hometown-Homegrown highlights Pittsburgh’s food past, culinary future
Isaly’s chipped ham and ice cream, pickles, Penn Mac, Wholey’s and Jenny Lee. When you hear those words, you know you’re talking about things associated with food in Pittsburgh. They will be featured among more than 40 local food vendors at the 10th annual Hometown-Homegrown Food Festival on Saturday at...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 3-5
It’s the first weekend of November. Here are some ways to spend it. Pet expo Organizers call it the “largest pet expo in the U.S.” It is happening from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the David...
‘One of a kind’ parking cashier at West Penn Hospital sets tone for patients, visitors
Most patients and family members visiting West Penn Hospital — especially those who park in the Liberty Avenue parking garage — pass Cora Brandon. The parking cashier, who started working at the Bloomfield hospital 17 years ago in the cafeteria, holds court behind her glass window to greet visitors or...
‘I love these people’ Santa says during another Westmoreland Mall visit from New Jersey
It may be the final time Michael Collins dons his red and white Santa Claus suit at the Westmoreland Mall. The New Jersey resident, who portrays a beloved version of the Christmas character, said his health is declining. “For the people, I’ll make the trip every year that I can,”...
Don’t pre-tip on delivery? Don’t expect your food quickly, DoorDash warns
Americans are tipping their delivery drivers less often than they did last year. DoorDash is seeking to reverse that trend with an automated nudge — one that carries a hint of a threat. The food delivery service is testing out a new in-app warning that encourages non-tipping customers to rethink...
Video: AEW’s Adam Copeland on leaving WWE, surprise debut, entrance music and moreVideo
One of the most accomplished professional wrestlers is in a new ring for the first time in more than 20 years. Known for years in WWE as Edge, Adam Copeland — now appearing under his real name — is the newest star in All Elite Wrestling. TribLIVE spoke to Copeland...
Listen to the last new Beatles song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: ‘Now and Then’Video
LOS ANGELES — The final Beatles recording is here. Titled “Now and Then,” the almost impossible-to-believe track is four minutes and eight seconds of the first and only original Beatles recording of the 21st century. There’s a countdown, then acoustic guitar strumming and piano bleed into the unmistakable vocal tone...
