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WESA, WYEP, WQED will persist despite Trump’s executive order, their leaders say
President Donald Trump’s attempt to defund NPR and PBS may remove about 5% from the budgets of television and radio stations contributed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. All things considered, it also would represent a minuscule cut in the federal budget, said Terry O’Reilly, president and CEO of Pittsburgh...
Singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry talks alternate takes, inspiration ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry recently released an alternate version of her song “Flowers,” drawing a parallel to an Edvard Munch display she saw on a trip to an art museum in Norway. “He had all these different versions of his work, like this one was sort of blue-colored, and this...
On ‘Andor,’ minor ‘Star Wars’ villains play major roles
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — In the galaxy of “Andor,” “Star Wars” super villains are relegated to the shadows. The Disney+ series is more interested in what might be called supervisor villains: the bureaucrats, planners, schemers and petty functionaries who make tyranny possible. Instead of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, we...
Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 88
LOS ANGELES — Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and made over 200 television appearances during a 45-year career, has died at age 88. Buzzi died Thursday at her home in Texas, says...
Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world’s oldest, gives her recipe to long life
LONDON — For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life — and in her case, it really has been — is not to argue. Caterham, who is 115, became the world’s oldest living person, according to the Gerontology Research Group, after Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher,...
How to catch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet
Halley’s comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by the comet leads to two major meteor showers every year including the Eta Aquarids. When this meteor shower lights up the night sky, “you’ll know that Earth is crossing the path of the most famous comet,” said Shauna...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 2-4
As of this writing, power is still out for a number of people in Allegheny County. If you are one of those unlucky households and you don’t feel like running a marathon this weekend, here are some other things you can do to get out of the house. ‘Star Wars’...
When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats, Captain Hook tried to bomb Peter Pan and Maleficent issued a curse of early death for Aurora. But wait, maybe these Disney villains were just misunderstood? That’s the premise of a new musical show at Walt...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: May 2
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 2-4
May flowers won’t be the only thing coming up this weekend. There’s a bouquet of events going on all weekend, just for you. Here are a few ideas. Made in Ligonier Market The Ligonier Country Market is kicking off its 50th season with this new event. The Ligonier Country Market...
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known for ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ dies in a fire
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song “I Kissed a Girl,” died in a house fire Thursday. She was 66. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, David Elkin, in an email Thursday afternoon. It was not immediately clear...
Cha-ching! Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rollsVideo
ALVORD, Texas — Talk about some serious coin. Millions of coins spilled onto a Texas highway this week after a tractor-trailer hauling $800,000 in dimes rolled over in an accident, authorities said. The spillage led to the closure of a portion of the southbound lanes of U.S. 287 in Alvord...
Giant Eagle offers 15% discount to help residents restock after storm
On Sunday, all Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle and Market District locations will offer a 15% discount off their grocery purchases in the aftermath of this week’s severe storm that left thousands without power. The one-day discount is meant to help those who have to dispose of the contents of their refrigerators,...
Podcast: Mike Sullivan’s departure from the Penguins
Ten days after stating his intentions to continue in his position as the Penguins’ head coach, Mike Sullivan was out. His 10-year run with the team included two Stanley Cups and the most wins in franchise history. Triblive Assistant Sports Editor Jonathan Bombulie joins host Zac Gibson to break down...
Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers recalled amid reports of serious burn injuries
NEW YORK — SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada — after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out. According to a recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
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,...
