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Pittsburgh Symphony plans return to Heinz Hall live audiences
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will return to Heinz Hall in September with a full orchestra in front of live audiences. “When we return in September, it will have been a shocking drought of 18 months since we’ve all been together at Heinz Hall,” said Melia Tourangeau, PSO president and CEO....
TV Talk: CMU grad Josh Gad joined by college pals on ‘Central Park’Video
Comic actor Josh Gad, a 2003 Carnegie Mellon University grad, can draw a direct line from his days as a CMU student to “Central Park,” the Apple TV+ animated musical comedy he created with “Bob’s Burgers” veterans Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith. “CMU gave me an opportunity to create from...
Britney Spears wants out of her 13-year conservatorship: ‘I’m so angry it’s insane’Video
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has finally confirmed what fans have long suspected: She wants out. Out of her conservatorship, out of her care appointments as currently structured, out of paying the people — presumably her conservators — who tell her “no” all the time. “I truly believe this conservatorship...
Delmont librarian interviewed on American Library Association podcast
The Delmont Public Library was among several subjects discussed on the American Library Association’s “Call Number with American Libraries” podcast on Tuesday. Librarian Denni Grassel was interviewed by host Phil Morehart about the library’s brand-new Outdoor Learning Center. Having hosted an open house for the center on June 7, Grassel...
Drake Bell pleads guilty to felony endangerment charge
CLEVELAND — Drake Bell, the former star of the popular Nickelodeon show “Drake & Josh,” pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges relating to a girl who met him online and attended one of his concerts in Cleveland in 2017, when she was 15. Jared “Drake” Bell, 34, of West Hollywood,...
July 4th weekend starts with a bang at Fort Ligonier social event
The Fourth of July weekend will begin with a bang at Fort Ligonier, as the fort hosts a new social event called Cannons and Cocktails. Set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 2, the casual gathering will feature an artillery firing, live musical entertainment by fiddler Andy Bronkaj and...
R. Kelly jailed in New York City as he awaits sex-trafficking trial
NEW YORK — R&B singer R. Kelly has been jailed in New York City in anticipation of his sex-trafficking trial later this summer. A federal prison website on Wednesday listed Kelly as an inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He arrived there Tuesday afternoon from Chicago, where he...
Donnie Iris looks forward to performing: ‘I am not ready to quit yet’
Donnie Iris is ready to get back to performing after sitting idle for 16 months. “This is great,” said Iris, who lives in Coraopolis. “All of us in the band have been itching to get back on stage. It has been rough. People have been asking me if we have...
Elton John to resume farewell tour, tickets on sale June 30
Elton John is picking up where he left off, having announced the final dates for his “Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour in North America and Europe,” which was interrupted in 2020 by the pandemic. The tour includes a Sept. 16, 2022, date at PNC Park in...
Greensburg’s 1st in-person Pride Celebration planned this weekend
After shifting Greensburg’s 2020 Pride event online because of the coronavirus pandemic, Westmoreland County organizations expect a more impactful experience this year. This weekend’s in-person event will be “much more meaningful,” said James Galik, president of the Westmoreland LGBTQ Interfaith Network. The sold-out Greensburg Pride Celebration will take place from...
TV Q&A: What happened to a news anchor’s wedding ring?
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: I’ve noticed Kelly Sasso is no longer wearing her wedding ring? What’s the scoop on this? — Michael via Twitter Rob: Don’t get too excited,...
Wilkinsburg woman to perform duet with Broadway star at Jewish Association on Aging event
Sylvia Booker is the good witch. The Wilkinsburg resident was invited to sing part of a duet for the song “For Good” from the musical “Wicked.” She will sing the part of Glinda the good witch, while the wicked witch of the west’s part will be sung by Mandy Gonzalez,...
Cultural Trust JazzLive series returns to in-person performances
A popular staple of the summer arts scene in Pittsburgh is returning to the Cultural District next month. The BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive program is bringing jazz musicians back for a 10-week series of live concerts Downtown. This year, they will be performed at the new Allegheny Overlook Pop-Up Park,...
It’s time again to celebrate Greensburg’s Summer in the City
After an absence of several years, Greensburg’s Summer in the City festival is set to return this week. The four-day festival that draws people to downtown Greensburg and highlights local businesses and restaurants runs from Thursday through Sunday. The event is hosted by the Greensburg Businesses & Professional Association, the...
Al Franken, Richard Marx among shows scheduled for Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Drusky Entertainment announced three shows coming to Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall — singer Richard Marx and comedians Al Franken and Frank Caliendo. Tickets for all three events go on sale here at 10 a.m. Friday. Marx takes the stage at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. The Grammy-winning artist’s...
Air Supply to perform at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg
Air Supply will perform at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. The show is at 8 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets are $49.75- $79.75 and go on sale here at 10 a.m. Friday. Band members Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus...
‘Friends’ actor James Michael Tyler reveals he ‘nearly died’ of prostate cancerVideo
James Michael Tyler, best known for his deadpan portrayal of coffee shop manager Gunther on “Friends,” announced Monday that he has Stage 4 prostate cancer — a disease he “nearly died” from earlier this year. The actor, who often stole scenes set in the sitcom’s Central Perk cafe, detailed his...
Juneteenth celebrations roll right into Black Music Festival this week in Pittsburgh
For hip-hop music fans who have been around since the genre first got its start in the late 1970s, the WPA Juneteenth concert on June 19 was quite the event. The evening saw two icons of early hip-hop — Rakim and Big Daddy Kane — taking the same Steel City...
Donnie Iris & the Cruisers to rock the Roxian
All is right with the Pittsburgh music world. Donnie Iris & the Cruisers will soon be back live on stage. The group will perform Oct. 9 at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks. WDVE is presenting the show. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. In 2020, Donnie Iris...
Former McCartney bandmate lends wings to Greensburg Central Catholic grad’s sophomore albumVideo
North Huntingdon native and musician Johnathan Pushkar knows the value of inspiration. Pushkar played drums with a Beatles tribute band, the Abbey Roadsters, more than seven years ago while he was a student at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. In his most recent reconnection with the British musicians who inspired...
Hanna’s Town Court Days, Compass Inn Living History bring Westmoreland’s past to life
History lovers will find a variety of attractions to explore this weekend in Westmoreland County, from frontier justice to forged metal crafts and pint-sized circus feats. Westmoreland Historical Society will present its Frontier Court Days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 18-20
Here are some happenings in Pittsburgh this weekend. Juneteenth WPA Juneteenth Pittsburgh-Allegheny Co. Freedom Days are Friday through Sunday at Point State Park. There will be food, vendors, and activities for children and live music. At 8 p.m. on Saturday, legendary hip-hop artist Rakimwill perform on the main stage. Other...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: June 18-20
Dads get in free In recognition of Father’s Day, admission to Bushy Run Battlefield is free for dads this weekend when they’re accompanied by one or more of their kids — regardless of the offspring’s age. Tours of the museum and golf cart tours of the battlefield will be available...
TV Talk: ‘Evil’ returns for season 2 on a new platformVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. It’s a topsy-turvy TV world these days with shows moving from linear networks to streaming services and sometimes back again, especially if it’s a Discovery Networks show. Now CBS has joined the chaos, moving...
Frank Bonner, Herb on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79Video
LOS ANGELES — Frank Bonner, who played a brash salesman with an affection for polyester plaid suits on the TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died. He was 79. Bonner died Wednesday from complications of Lewy body dementia, said his daughter, Desiree Boers-Kort. The actor died at his home in...
