Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift fans have threatened his family amid their feud
Mess with Scooter Braun and he’s fine. Threaten his wife and kids? That’s when the game changes, even if you’re Taylor Swift. The manager-producer, who’s been locked in a public fight with Swift over her back catalog, which his company now owns, posted an open letter overnight on social media...
The Tubes to play Jergel’s in January
The Tubes, an experimental proto punk/glam rock band whose music videos were a staple during the early days of MTV, is returning to the Pittsburgh area this winter. The Tubes will play Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale on Jan. 24. Fronted by lead singer/songwriter Fee Waybill, the Tubes were late...
Blawnox staple Norman Nardini still rocking as he approaches 70
It’s a Friday night at the Starlite Lounge, a cozy club and restaurant on Freeport Road in Blawnox. On a tiny stage in a tiny room packed with middle-aged patrons looking to shed their working week blues, Norman Nardini is holding court. He greets everyone who walks through the door...
Monthly Honky Tonk Jukebox show coming to BloomfieldVideo
It’s easy to tell how much fun the monthly Honky Tonk Jukebox show is just by watching the members of the 339 Band rehearse at Liveburgh Studios in Glenshaw. As the band shuffles through Merle Travis’ hilarious ‘“Shut Up and Drink Your Beer” — “Shut up!/And drink your beer/There’s a...
Country star Sam Hunt arrested for DUI in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested for driving under the influence and violation of the open container law after police in Nashville stopped him for driving the wrong way down a one-way road. Hunt was arrested Thursday morning, booked into jail and released on $2,500 bond, according...
Smokey Robinson to take part in Neighborhood Academy fundraiser in Pittsburgh
Legendary singer-songwriter, record producer and record executive Smokey Robinson will appear at a wine tasting fundraiser for The Neighborhood Academy on Monday, Dec. 9. All of the proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for students of the academy, said development director Sheila Rawlings. A total of 142 students from...
Hear Joy Ike’s brilliant cover of Mister Rogers’ ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’Video
Yes, there has been a Mister Rogers overload these past few … years. But Pittsburgh native singer-songwriter Joy Ike’s cover of Fred Rogers’ “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is spot on and just in time. Not to mention amazing! Armed with a baritone ukulele, Ike seemlessly bops through the iconic...
New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish lead nominationsVideo
The Grammys are screaming “Cuz I Love You” to Lizzo: The breakthrough singer-rapper scored a whopping eight nominations, including bids for the top four awards, making her the show’s top-nominated act. Lizzo picked up nominations for album of the year with her major-label debut, “Cuz I Love You”; song and...
Watch the first time Mariah Carey ever performed ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’Video
It’s the best Christmas song. Ever. Talking about Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” of course. If you doubt it — let’s just agree to disagree. (Read: You’re wrong.) Certainly, you’ve heard it quite a few times. But have you ever seen Carey perform it for the...
Mandy Moore to launch 2020 tour in Pittsburgh
Mandy Moore will be touring again in the new year, with a stop slated in Pittsburgh. The pop singer and “This Is Us” star announced Tuesday a North American tour that starts at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center on March 20. The tour runs from March to early May. “It’s been over...
Rapper Post Malone brings ‘Runaway Tour’ to PPG Paints ArenaVideo
Rapper, MTV video award winner and Grammy Award nominee Post Malone will bring his “Runaway Tour” to Pittsburgh early next year. Presented by Live Nation Concerts, Malone, with special guests Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh, will perform on Feb. 24 at PPG Paints Arena. The tour kicks off Feb. 4...
Doobie Brothers to tour with Michael McDonald for 50th anniversaryVideo
Oh, they’re takin’ it to the streets — again. The Doobie Brothers are set to hit the road (aka the ‘Streets’) in support of the band’s 50th anniversary. (Yeah, that’s a five and a zero.) And they’re doing it with former frontman Michael McDonald. Sure, McDonald has dabbled in reunions...
Mötley Crüe announces new tour with Def Leppard and PoisonVideo
Mötley Crüe is back. Never mind that contract from 2014 stating that the band would go on tour one final time and would never, never go out on the road together again. That contract was blown up - really, there’s video. The band announced Monday that they are heading out...
Pitt-Greensburg Chorale to present holiday concerts at 3 sites
The Pitt-Greensburg Chorale will join with the Pittsburgh-based Kassia Ensemble for a series of holiday themed concerts to close the fall semester of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Joan Chambers Concert Series. The program, “First Noël: Music of Bach, Saint-Saëns, Handel,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21...
Utah school from ‘High School Musical’ may get tourist boost
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah high school where the Disney movie “High School Musical” was filmed over a decade ago has become a tourist destination, and the trend could grow with the premiere of Disney’s new streaming service series based on the film. Much of the popular 2006 movie...
Swift says AMAs performance in jeopardy over music dispute
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift said Thursday that she may not perform at the American Music Awards and may have to put other projects including a forthcoming Netflix documentary on hold because the men who own her old recordings won’t allow her to play her songs. “Right now my performance...
Ozzy Osbourne to team up with Marilyn Manson in return to Key Bank Pavilion
When Ozzy Osbourne makes his 2020 return to Key Bank Pavilion, he’ll be joined by special guest Marilyn Manson. Ozzy’s camp made the announcement Thursday. Manson is best known for his 1990s releases “Antichrist Superstar” and “Mechanical Animals.” He’s been nominated for four Grammy Awards. “Marilyn is killer live,” said...
Alicia Keys will host the Grammys againVideo
Alicia Keys will be back to host the 62nd Grammy Awards, and the recurring gig even came as a surprise to the super-chill recording artist. “At first I did think last year was a one-time thing but when the opportunity came back around there was no question about returning as...
Review: Elton John wows Pittsburgh audience in farewell show
Elton John has seemingly been everywhere lately. Last summer his life story in movie form “Rocketman” hit theaters. Last month his autobiography “Me” landed on bookstore shelves. A big part of the book is John’s brutally frank descriptions of how substance abuse messed up his life. Wednesday night he was...
Despite female push, Garth Brooks bests Carrie Underwood at CMA AwardsVideo
The Country Music Association Awards almost fully honored and highlighted the women of country music — whose songs have been heavily dismissed on country radio over the years — until two words were uttered when they named its entertainer of the year: Garth Brooks. Wednesday night’s show kicked off with...
Arlo Guthrie brings the folk to Carnegie music hallVideo
Arlo Guthrie has, of late, played shows celebrating the music of his father, folk music legend Woody Guthrie, and marking the anniversary of his 1967 classic album, “Alice’s Restaurant.” He’s been performing concerts with his son, Abe, and daughter, Sarah Lee, as well as his own shows that don’t have...
Sha Na Na to mark 50 years of classic oldies at Palace TheatreVideo
Sha Na Na’s 50th anniversary coincides with the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the monumental rock festival in the summer of 1969 that Rolling Stone magazine includes in its list of “50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll.” The festival was pretty monumental for the classic rock and...
Pittsburgh Camerata, Chatham Baroque combine for music of Henry Purcell
Take note when music of Henry Purcell is being performed. He thrived at the end of the 17th century and is widely regarded as the greatest English composer until the end of the 19th century. Yet he died young and was overshadowed a generation later in England by its immigrant...
Curtis on Tour makes stop in Carnegie Music Hall
Music lovers know that great music schools can present concerts with professional grade satisfaction. America is blessed with many great music schools, and among them the Curtis Institute of Music occupies a special place. Curtis was founded in Philadelphia in 1924, and has been tuition free since 1928 to ensure...
Pittsburgh Symphony Pops celebrates the songs of The Beatles
November is The Beatles month for conductor Todd Ellison. The Philly Pops’ new music director is returning to Heinz Hall to lead concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the “Abbey Road” album, just one week after he conducts a completely different tribute to the Fab 4 in...
