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Stephen King quits Facebook over political ads
Horror writer Stephen King has quit Facebook, saying he is not comfortable with the political advertising on the platform. In a post on Twitter on Friday, King stated, “I’m quitting Facebook. Not comfortable with the flood of false information that’s allowed in its political advertising, nor am I confident in...
Week 2 at Weinstein trial: Four accusers and a chihuahua
NEW YORK — The second week of testimony at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial ended on a bit of a cliffhanger. The woman he’s charged with raping testified Friday, giving an often vivid account of fraught interactions with this once revered Hollywood producer and a much talked-about description of his genitalia....
For ‘Fast and Furious’ cast, Walker’s memory remains strong
MIAMI — Vin Diesel says it’s the spirit of Paul Walker that motivates him to continue starring in the “Fast and Furious” saga. Diesel and the cast spoke of the memory of their late screen partner at a special event surrounding the upcoming release of the franchise’s ninth chapter, “F9:...
Netflix’s ‘Gentefied’ a love letter to Los Angeles’ Latino culture
It was around this time three years ago when “Gentefied,” a bilingual web series exploring gentrification in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights, had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the Short Form Episodic Showcase. But the series, which originally consisted of seven 10-minute episodes, never actually hit the internet....
Author Mary Higgins Clark, ‘Queen of Suspense,’ dead at 92
NEW YORK — Mary Higgins Clark, the tireless and long-reigning “Queen of Suspense” whose tales of women beating the odds made her one of the world’s most popular writers, died Friday at age 92. Her publisher, Simon & Schuster, announced that she died of natural causes in Naples, Florida. “Nobody...
Elizabeth Banks honored with parade, roast at HarvardVideo
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Actor and director Elizabeth Banks was honored Friday as Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe with a parade and a celebratory roast. The “Hunger Games” star rolled through through Harvard Square in the back of a black convertible as students dressed...
Woman says Weinstein yelled, ‘You owe me!’ before raping her
NEW YORK — A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein’s trial testified Friday that he raped her twice, once bellowing, “You owe me!” as he dragged her into a bedroom. The first time, the heavyset Hollywood tycoon trapped her in a New York hotel room in March 2013, angrily ordered her...
Pittsburgh Dad spins wheel on ‘Price is Right’ stageVideo
Pittsburgh Dad finally made his appearance on “The Price is Right.” Sort of. Curt Wootton, the man behind “Pittsburgh Dad,” and his crew were in the audience for an episode of the game show that aired Friday on CBS. The show was taped in December. Thanks for stopping by #PriceIsRight,...
Adam Sandler signs deal with Netflix to make 4 more films
LOS ANGELES — Expect more Adam Sandler in your Netflix feed. The streaming giant announced Friday that Sandler and his Happy Madison Productions have reached a new deal with Netflix to make four more films. He’s had five films with the studio along with the stand-up special “Adam Sandler: 100%...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 2Video
This weekend you can celebrate women’s contributions to art or make your own, rock to live music and enjoy the sweet soundtrack of a princess and her prince. This weekend is a full one. Let’s get started. The art of women Jeannette art gallery You Are Here will host “Women’s...
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ new season focuses on characters, issues
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” — starring Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Joe Lo Truglio, Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller as a ragtag group of NYPD officers — returns for its seventh season with an hourlong premiere on Feb. 6. The season will see recently demoted Capt....
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira vow ’empowering’ Super Bowl halftime show
MIAMI — Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said Thursday their upcoming Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latin culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that “spreads love.” “It’s a lot of energy. It’s very entertaining. There’s heartfelt moments. I think we run...
Writers to sign books, read work at Greensburg session
Seven area writers will attend a Feb. 8 book-signing in Greensburg. Ligonier Valley Writers will host the free event from 1-3 p.m. at Craftique Collections, 770 E. Pittsburgh St. Refreshments will be available. Participating authors and their genres, as follows, also will read short excerpts form their work and answer...
Cello, piano recital at Seton Hill Performing Arts Center
A Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cellist and Duquesne University instructor, along with a pianist and Seton Hill University instructor, will perform a recital Jan. 31 at the Seton Hill Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg. The 7 p.m. recital will feature cellist Adam Liu and pianist Josiane Merlino. The program...
Review: Blake Lively kills it in thrilling ‘The Rhythm Section’Video
When you think of top-notch movie assassins, there’s a good chance you conjure up Samuel L. Jackson or Keanu Reeves or Matt Damon. You might not immediately think of Blake Lively. But now you should. Lively makes a startlingly effective killer in ” The Rhythm Section,” a moody international thriller...
Donnie Iris will keep playing ‘as long as the fans keep coming’Video
Do you remember when rock was young? It was all about youth culture and rebellion against the older generation’s status quo. Like The Who said in 1965, “I hope I die before I get old.” But those rockers turned 30, then 40 and 50 and 60 … and 70. And...
Greensburg native Melessie Clark joins Urchin chorus in ‘Little Shop or Horrors’Video
Greensburg native Melessie Clark recalls seeing a Stage Right production of “Little Shop of Horrors” as a child and finding it so exciting. “It was a show I always wanted to do,” she says. Clark, 26, now living in Pittsburgh, is part of the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of the...
Entertainment planner: Jan. 30-Feb. 12
Thursday Jan. 30 Lettuce, Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks. 412-331-1050 or roxianlive.com Friday Jan. 31 Cello and Piano Recital, Pittsburgh Symphony cellist Adam Liu and Seton Hill faculty member Josie Merlino, Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center, Greensburg. setonhill.edu Karaoke Party, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, The...
Gritty, beautiful ‘Miss Saigon’ latest in PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh seriesVideo
The North American tour of “Miss Saigon” – a powerful love story set in Saigon in 1975 near the end of the Vietnam War – stops in Pittsburgh Feb. 4-9 for eight performances at Benedum Center as part of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series. Audiences will experience...
Gryphon Trio, Nordic Voices combine on local premiere of ‘Scar Tissue’
Two stellar ensembles will team up for a distinctive program spanning nearly half a millennium of composition at the next Chamber Music Pittsburgh concert. In addition, one of the pieces on the program shares the theme of “music and healing” presented on this series by the Brooklyn Rider string quartet...
Hosanna House marks 30th anniversary with year-long celebration
Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg will bring a little bit of classic ’70s funk and soul to its 30th anniversary celebration this year, along with a host of other events to mark the nonprofit’s third decade of providing health and human services to more than 40,000 people annually. An Aug. 7...
My Chemical Romance announce U.S. tourVideo
My Chemical Romance has announced a U.S. tour, their first in almost a decade. The band will play 17 shows in the U.S., with the first show coming Sept. 9 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. MCR will wrap up the tour Oct. 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas....
Rare New Geneva musket returns to National Park Service
The Friendship Hill Association and the National Park Service will display the return of an artifact to Fayette County during a Feb. 1 program at Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Point Marion. During a brief program, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Gallatin mansion, a Deed of Gift signing...
Western Pa. native, country singer Matt Westin keeps racking up international accolades
Country singer Matt Westin has fans in Singapore, Australia, South Africa, the U.K., Italy and Spain. In 2018, he was named the International Music and Entertainment Association’s Male Country Artist of the Year. His album “Legacy” has drawn favorable reviews around the world and placed singles on international charts. He’s...
North Huntingdon native Ashley Puckett prepares to release debut country albumVideo
Ashley Puckett of North Huntingdon was having fun taking guitar lessons and enjoying herself while performing at her high school, at the Norwin’s Got Talent show and eventually at local gigs with the band This Cowgirl Met a Punk. Puckett, 28, didn’t realize she was laying the groundwork for her...
