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Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong
Ronan the sea lion can still keep a beat after all these years. She can groove to rock and electronica. But the 15-year-old California sea lion’s talent shines most in bobbing to disco hits like “Boogie Wonderland.” “She just nails that one,” swaying her head in time to the tempo...
Tony Award nominations: ‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ lead the way
NEW YORK — Three Broadway shows — “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Maybe Happy Ending” — each earned a leading 10 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as nominators spread out the joy and gave nods to George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Bob Odenkirk in their debuts. Twenty-nine shows...
TV Talk: Tina Fey, Steve Carell remake ‘Four Seasons;’ SNP adds ‘Views’Video
The 1981 film “The Four Seasons,” written and directed by and starring Alan Alda, gets re-envisioned as a relatable, ultimately winning eight-episode Netflix comedy starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo and Will Forte. Two episodes cover each season, beginning with spring, as six college friends, most in their 50s,...
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra returns to Saint Vincent
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed Wednesday evening at the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica in Unity. The show, “Music for the Spirit,” paid tribute to Douglas R. Nowicki, OSB, the 11th and second-longest-serving archabbot in Saint Vincent’s 178-year history. He oversaw the expansion and renovation of Saint Vincent’s Robert S. Carey...
Movie Review: ‘Thunderbolts’ is Marvel, and Florence Pugh, in high gearVideo
As they so often do in Marvel Land, worlds collide in “Thunderbolts.” But in this refreshingly earthbound iteration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the collision isn’t a matter of interplanetary strife. “Thunderbolts” has been touted as the unlikely meeting of two of the dominant forces in 21st century American movies:...
Meet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David Corenswet gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in 2019 where he said his “pie in the sky ambition” was to play Superman. At that point, the role was not on the market. And Corenswet, a...
AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Post Malone/Jelly Roll, George Strait/Chris Stapleton among top May concerts in Pittsburgh
May is packed with huge concerts, including three stadium shows, and a pair of sold-out nights at PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a look at the top shows coming to Pittsburgh this month: Top concerts May 8: AC/DC, The Pretty Reckless at Acrisure Stadium The rock icons from Australia are bringing...
TV Q&A: ‘The Pitt’ gets a lot of attention but how is ‘Watson’ doing?Video
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: With Pittsburgh-set “The Pitt” getting a lot of local attention, how is Pittsburgh-set CBS medical drama “Watson” doing? Do they film here? — Mariko, via...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust hosts groundbreaking at Arts Landing
Construction of Arts Landing, a new four-acre outdoor civic space in Downtown Pittsburgh, has begun. Operated by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the area is formerly known as the Backyard, located at Eighth Street and Penn Avenue in the Cultural District. It is being transformed into an expansive area to host...
World’s largest rubber duck to return to Western Pa. this summer
Back in September 2013, an unusual sight settled on the shores of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: a several-story- tall rubber duck, brought to Pittsburgh for a three-week engagement during the Pittsburgh Festival of Firsts. It drew thousands of visitors and was the talk of the town that autumn. But now,...
Wiz Khalifa, Sean Paul set summer show at Star LakeVideo
Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa is coming home for a show at the Pavilion at Star Lake. The “Black and Yellow” singer, who grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, will play the Pavilion at Star Lake on July 19. For the Good Vibes...
1930 by Atria’s opens in Mt. Lebanon
On a warm, sunny Monday, Atria’s in Mt. Lebanon reopened with a touch of time travel: It’s now rebranded as 1930 by Atria’s. The well-known establishment on Beverly Road closed Dec. 31 for the renovations. “We felt like the original location needed a remodel while still preserving the history of...
This summer at the movies, superheroes, from ‘Superman’ to ‘Fantastic Four,’ return
Superman already has a lot on his broad shoulders. It seems unfair to add the fate of Hollywood to his worries. But that’s the kind of pressure that comes with being one of the biggest stars in the comic book universe, who is getting a grand reintroduction at a tumultuous...
How to save for short-term goals while keeping long-term ones in mind
You shouldn’t have to cross your fingers and hope for a strong stock market to coincide with your short-term goals. And right now, you probably wouldn’t want to. Because you’re working within a short time frame — think two to six years — investing for shorter-term goals like buying a...
Mamalarky’s Livvy Bennett, Noor Khan talk new ‘Hex Key’ album ahead of Pittsburgh concertVideo
The indie rock group Mamalarky just released their latest album, “Hex Key,” on April 11, with guitarist/singer Livvy Bennett describing the experience as “bittersweet.” “We self-produce our records, so we’re very involved in, like top to bottom, just making these songs happen. So when it’s done, I’m usually emotional,” she...
The Bark Barn, Pittsburgh Paws Pet Resorts pamper dogs and cats
The first dog Jennifer DeSalvo owned in her adult life was Brody, a Labrador retriever/greyhound mix she rescued when he was 8 weeks old. When she traveled for her job in the pet food industry, she would board him, which got her thinking about the perfect pet paradise. Her thoughts...
Pittsburgh Playwrights to produce 3-play tribute to August Wilson
This summer, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate the late legendary Pittsburgh-born playwright August Wilson. With their August Wilson’s American Century Cycle Experience, Pittsburgh Playwrights will produce three of the works from Wilson’s “Century Cycle” — “Fences,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Two...
Suzanne Vega, Lisa Loeb among performers at Three Rivers Arts Festival in JuneVideo
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, which is relocating to the Strip District for this year only, announced its musical lineup on Monday. Chief among the four-day festival’s headliners are Suzanne Vega (“Tom’s Diner” and “Luka”) and Lisa Loeb (“Stay (I Missed You).” The festival, presented by the Pittsburgh...
On air, ’60 Minutes’ reporter says ‘none of us is happy’ about changes that led top producer to quitVideo
“60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley paid tribute Sunday to Bill Owens, the show’s executive producer who resigned last week, saying on the air that “none of us is happy” about the extra supervision that corporate leaders are imposing. Pelley made his comments at the end of the evening’s CBS News...
Saquon Barkley addresses criticism over golf outing with Trump
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hung out and golfed with President Donald Trump over the weekend. The internet reacted. In response, Barkley, also a former Penn State star player, told people to “get out my mentions with all this politics.” Their hangout occurred a day before the Philadelphia Eagles’...
Pittsburgh Symphony performance at Saint Vincent will honor late archabbot
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will honor a late Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica archabbot during a performance Wednesday in Unity. The show, “Music for the Spirit,” will pay tribute to Douglas R. Nowicki, OSB, the 11th and second longest-serving archabbot in Saint Vincent’s 178-year history. He oversaw the expansion and renovation...
City Theatre’s ‘King James’ is a slam-dunk season finale
Finally, theater for sports fans. City Theatre is wrapping up their 50th anniversary season with this gripping two-man play that explores the unique loyalty of hometown sports fans — and the loyalty of friendships that spring from that fanaticism. “King James” has a structure reminiscent of a platonic version of...
Behind the scenes: Restaurants offer a glimpse inside the kitchen with chef’s tables, counters
“Compliments to the chef” takes on a whole new meaning with a special dining experience in Western Pennsylvania. Oftentimes, a diner would relay that message to the chef through a member of the restaurant’s waitstaff. But with chef’s tables and chef’s counters — spaces located in restaurants including Ritual House...
Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for
LONDON — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device. The market for used cell phones is booming. It’s now growing faster than...
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK — First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female...
