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Former Ukraine diplomat Marie Yovanovitch has book deal
NEW YORK — Former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, the career diplomat who during the impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump offered a chilling account of alleged threats from Trump and his allies, has a book deal. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt confirmed Friday to The Associated Press that it had acquired Yovanovitch’s...
‘Friends’ cast to reunite for HBO Max special
The cast of “Friends” is getting together. According to Variety, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will reunite for an “exclusive untitled unscripted special on HBO Max,” a new streaming service. View this post on Instagram It’s happening... @hbomax @jenniferaniston @lisakudrow @mleblanc @mattyperry4...
Harvard Glee Club plans free concert at Saint Vincent BasilicaVideo
The renowned Harvard Glee Club will present a free concert March 16 in Saint Vincent Basilica in Unity. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the performance will be a homecoming for director Andrew Clark, a Latrobe native. It will also be the local premiere of “Wall of Mirrors,” a new work by...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 21-23
Hang in there — Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow, so spring is hot on our heels, right? Meanwhile, another weekend has arrived, with enough music, theater, art and other entertainment on tap to make us venture out, cold and dark or not. A toast to our first president...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 21-23
The weekend is here, and we’ve got some ideas about how to enjoy it in Pittsburgh. Uncork it The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District will host its 22nd annual “History Uncorked: ‘80s Night” on Friday, the party for young professionals. The evening will feature live music...
Pittsburgh Symphony stays fresh with debuts and premieres
Debuts and premieres are two key ingredients in keeping concert life fresh. The next set of Pittsburgh Symphony concerts includes one of each: the overdue debut of Latvian violinist Baiba Skride performing one of the most popular concertos for her instrument, and the first local performance of one of Sergei...
CBS streaming service to grow with Viacom, Paramount videos
NEW YORK — ViacomCBS is planning a new streaming service that will combine the existing CBS All Access service with Paramount movies and shows from Viacom channels such as MTV and BET. The move had been expected since CBS and Viacom combined in August to better compete in the increasingly...
The Weeknd to play PPG Paints Arena
The Weeknd is coming on a Friday. The Grammy-award wining performer is going on tour this summer and coming through Pittsburgh on the trek. The Toronto native will play PPG Paints Arena on June 26 while on the “After Hours Tour,” the namesake of his forthcoming album set for release...
Review: ‘Emma’ a tart, bright interpretation of classic novelVideo
There has already been a cinematic adaptation or two of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners “Emma,” and yet, it seems there hasn’t been enough. There is, of course, Gwyneth Paltrow’s turn in Douglas McGrath’s 1996 version, and Amy Heckerling’s ingenious modern-day re-imagining of the story in her 1995 film, “Clueless,”...
Review: ‘The Call of the Wild’ proves CGI can’t replace realityVideo
Much like our furry friends, movies about man’s best friend come in all shapes and sizes: lost dog movies, talking dog movies, military dog movies, reincarnated dog movies. “The Call of the Wild,” directed by Chris Sanders and based on the classic novella by Jack London, is what one might...
Former child star Billy Gilman finds new voice, renewed careerVideo
If not for his grandmother, Billy Gilman might not have become the youngest singer to have a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart when his debut single, “One Voice,” came out in 2000. The Rhode Island native, now 31, was 11 at the time. Humming before...
Entertainment planner: Feb. 20-March 4
Thursday Feb. 20 Eko Chamber Collective, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh North Side. 412-237-8300 or warhol.org “In the Garden,” Cabaret Theatre original production, Olde Main Theater, Latrobe. Through Feb. 29. 724-527-7775 or jcabaret@comcast.net “Picture This at the Library,” artwork by Jasmine Lear, Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, Greensburg. Through April 15....
Disney on Ice takes you on a fun ride with ‘Road Trip Adventures’Video
Disney on Ice is inviting families to join their favorite Disney characters on a winter road trip to magical destinations. The latest ice skating show from Disney and Feld Entertainment, “Road Trip Adventures,” is all about the fun times and adventures of the open road. Going along for the ride...
Seton Hill students engage in ‘comedy of manners’ with ‘The Rivals’
Seton Hill University typically performs a classical work during its season in an effort to expose a variety of literary examples to its theater students. When Steven Wilson was asked to direct Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 18th century comedy of manners, “The Rivals,” he knew he faced a challenge. “‘The Rivals’...
‘Cats’ struts into Pittsburgh’s Benedum CenterVideo
The feline fantasy that is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical “Cats” is bringing its North America tour to Pittsburgh. Benedum Center will be the setting Feb. 25-March 1 for the latest gathering of Jellicle cats as part of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series. Based on T.S....
Malpaso Dance Company brings Cuban energy, verve to PittsburghVideo
Chosen names can reveal a lot. Take the Malpaso Dance Company of Havana, Cuba, which is now on tour and coming to Pittsburgh. Malpaso is a funny name for a dance company because it means misstep in Spanish. It’s the opposite of what dancers try to do. On one level,...
British TV host Caroline Flack’s cause of death revealedVideo
British coroners stated Wednesday that former “Love Island” host Caroline Flack’s death was ruled a suicide by hanging, according to multiple outlets. Flack was found dead Saturday at her home in London. Her family originally confirmed her passing with Britain’s Press Association saying, We can confirm that our Caroline passed...
Building a Pittsburgh bar, brick by brick by brickVideo
Ever get jealous of kids building skyscrapers, forts, planes and cars from their colorful Lego sets? Wish you could still stack, snap and construct your own visions with those childhood toys? The pop-up event Brick Bar invites grown-ups to play again, bringing what it calls its mobile “nostalgia trip” to...
Reports: Rapper Pop Smoke slain in Hollywood Hills shooting
LOS ANGELES — An up-and-coming rapper known as Pop Smoke was fatally shot during a break-in early Wednesday at a Hollywood Hills home, his label said. “We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke,” Republic Records said in a statement. “Our prayers and thoughts go out...
Westmoreland Historical Society plans day trip to museums
The Westmoreland Historical Society will sponsor a bus trip from Greensburg to the Fort Pitt Museum, Fort Pitt Blockhouse and the Senator John Heinz History Center, all in Pittsburgh, on April 4. Guided tours of the Fort Pitt Museum will include the exhibit “Pittsburgh, Virginia,” detailing how the city almost...
Artists explore climate change in Carnegie Museum of Art show
The title of “Counterpressures,” the 83rd installment of Carnegie Museum of Art’s Forum series, is taken from a quotation in Pittsburgh environmentalist Rachel Carson’s 1962 book “Silent Spring,” on the environmental effects of pesticides. An exhibition of new and existing works that explore climate change will open with a free...
‘The Last American Hammer’ examines grand passions in small space
Artists observe the same reality as the rest of us, they just see it differently. In January 2016 a group of anti-federal government extremists led by Ammon Bundy seized the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon, provoking a standoff with authorities that lasted until Feb. 11, 2016. It was...
Korn, Faith No More to play Pittsburgh area
Korn and Faith No More are heading out on a co-headlining tour this summer, with a stop planned near Pittsburgh. The bands will play S&T Bank Music Park on Sept. 5. Helmet and ’68 will serve as support at the Burgettstown show. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21 at...
David Schwimmer attempts to put British kids to sleepVideo
David Schwimmer is hoping his talent is enough to put British kids to sleep. But totally in a good way, of course. The “Friends” star recorded a segment for the “CBeebies Bedtime Stories” show. CBeebies is a channel in the United Kingdom designed for kids, kind of like our Nickelodeon...
Marie Osmond bringing her deep music catalog to The PalaceVideo
Iconic performer Marie Osmond is coming to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre on July 10. “An Evening With Marie Osmond,” beginning at 8 p.m., will feature her country, rock, pop and Broadway hits. She will be accompanied by her band, a symphonic orchestra and special guests. Osmond reached the No. 1 spot...
