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Watch: Billie Eilish shares throwback video for 18th birthdayVideo
Billie Eilish turned 18 today and she gave fans a gift to celebrate. The music superstar shared a video with clips of her singing as a child to her performing on arena stages now. View this post on Instagram 18 tomorrow A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish) on Dec...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ reviews range from disappointing to satisfying
The latest installment of “Star Wars” films is almost here. But if you can’t wait for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” here’s some reviews from around the web, ranging from disappointment to satisfaction. • Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier writes that “the film plays like a 150-minute checklist of cool stuff...
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is 1st holiday song to top charts in 61 yearsVideo
Not since The Chipmunks. It’s been a long 61 years, but another artist has finally topped Billboard’s Hot 100 charts with a holiday song. And it’s Mariah Carey that’s done it. With her “All I Want For Christmas Is You” track, Carey lands her 19th No. 1 song, replacing Post...
Cabaret Theatre plans 2 free readings of Christmas elf story
The Cabaret Theatre is planning free readings of “Biggie, the Elf Who Didn’t Fit In” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21 in the Olde Main Theater, 350 Main St., Latrobe. “The story of ‘Biggie’ centers around an elf who isn’t an elf at all. He is rather an aging, simple-minded man...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra goes back to beginning for latest tour stopping in PittsburghVideo
Considering how Trans-Siberian Orchestra has become an annual touring powerhouse that fills arenas nationwide with its annual Christmas tour, it might be surprising to know that there was plenty of uncertainty in the early days. The combination progressive rock band and orchestra played its first shows with trepidation. TSO will...
‘Home for the Holidays’ a nostalgic turn for Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra
Christmas is an extra special time of the year for musicians. In addition to enjoying the holiday like everyone else, they get to perform music they’ve known and loved since childhood. “I always enjoy holiday programs that have a really nostalgic feel to them, in addition to including real classical...
Television’s ‘Survivor’ dealing with #MeToo-era issues
NEW YORK — The CBS game “Survivor” ends its 39th edition this week reeling from controversy over its first-ever forced removal of a contestant, a Hollywood agent sent packing after young women complained about inappropriate touching. The abrupt exit of player Dan Spilo, for what CBS said was an off-camera...
Odd-looking extras sought for Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ seriesVideo
Are you less than attractive? Maybe have a wonky eye? Maybe no eye at all? Well, your big break may have just arrived. The Wall Street Journal reports the Auckland, N.Z.-based BGT Actors Models and Talent is on the hunt for odd-looking extras to be a part of Amazon’s new...
Jeff Dunham’s new puppet doesn’t ignore ‘the elephant in the room’
Imagine trying to talk, only to be constantly interrupted by a motley crew of characters with names like Peanut, José Jalapeño and Bubba J. It could be a real pain. But for ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, the pain is self-inflicted, as he plays straight man to that trio and other puppets,...
KISS ‘End of the Road’ tour adds David Lee Roth as openerVideo
Billed as the “final tour ever,” KISS will bring its End of the Road world tour to KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown next summer. Opening up for the band known for decades of hits including “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City” and “Beth” will be David Lee Roth, long-time...
The Westmoreland Museum announces 4 major 2020 exhibitions
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg has announced four temporary exhibitions to be featured in the museum’s Cantilever Gallery during 2020. “The varied roster of upcoming exhibitions is an exciting one, addressing both historical and contemporary art, while offering a broad range of artists, styles, mediums, subjects and...
Post Malone to headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
You can ring in the New Year with Post Malone: The rap-pop star will perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020” in New York City on Dec. 31. Dick Clark Productions announced Tuesday that K-pop group BTS, country singer Sam Hunt and singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette...
Rick Sebak documents his ‘Seven Weeks in Magee’ in latest ‘Nebby’ showVideo
After a fall in August 2018 requiring surgery, WQED producer Rick Sebak began a long recovery in UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital’s transitional care unit. His friends and fans soon began showering him with gifts, surprises and plenty of food. Naturally, he has turned the experience into a new program for his...
Yinzer Yuletide celebrates Christmas traditionsVideo
Yinzer Yuletide, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s new entertainment experience, fills the O’Reilly Theater with holiday spirit. Beginning with the decor of the theater’s large front windows, the experience features WQED producer Rick Sebak hosting a variety show. The idea for the program came from the theater’s managing director, Lou Castelli, and...
Chance the Rapper cancels 2020 tour
Chance the Rapper’s Big Tour is over, even before it began. The rap artist announced Sunday on Instagram that he’s calling of the tour that was set to make a Pittsburgh stop at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 20. “Hey guys I’ve decided to cancel the Big Tour,” Chance wrote...
Sick of the old holiday staples? 10 movies you may have missedVideo
Though much beloved and holiday staples, yet another viewing of “A Christmas Story” or “Home Alone” might be enough to bring out your inner Grinch … with a vengeance. Looking for something still holiday-ish, that might just become a new favorite? Here are 10 to consider: 1. ‘Meet Me in...
Point Park University record label names Pioneer Stars
Point Park University’s student-operated record label, Pioneer Records, has named Elias Khouri and Dejah Monea, both sports, arts and entertainment management majors, as its 2019-20 Pioneer Stars. Khouri, 18, is a freshman focusing on the rock, blues and soul genres. He cites artists including Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton and Carlos...
‘Jumanji’ ends ‘Frozen 2’ hot streak to claim top spot
“Jumanji: The Next Level” puts “Frozen 2” on second-place ice, while Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell” opened with one of the worst box office debuts for the director. The Sony film starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart brought in $60.1 million in the U.S. and Canada to break a three-day record...
Oscar winner Colin Firth and wife split after 22 years
Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth has split from his Italian film producer wife Livia Giuggioli after 22 years of marriage. Their publicists said in a statement that the couple “maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children.” The pair, who lived together in London and...
Anna Karina, the icon of French New Wave cinema, dies at 79
PARIS — Anna Karina, the French New Wave actress who became an icon of the cinema in the 1960s and was the muse of Jean-Luc Godard, has died. She was 79. The French culture minister announced her death on Twitter on Sunday. French media said that the Danish-born Karina had...
How streaming, diversity, #MeToo shaped TV decade of change
“Game of Thrones” was both an unprecedented achievement and old-school role model in the TV decade that’s rolling its final credits. Installments of the elaborately produced hit were doled out one at a time by an established outlet, premium cable channel HBO. That was standard TV operating procedure until, suddenly,...
‘Mad Men’ actress Christina Hendricks files for divorce
LOS ANGELES — “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks filed for divorce Friday from her husband of 10 years, actor Geoffrey Arend. Hendricks filed the marriage dissolution documents in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. The 44-year-old Hendricks and the 41-year-old Arend have no children. The two announced their separation...
With Taylor Swift turning 30, here’s a look at her Pittsburgh stops over the years
It’s Dec. 13 and for some, that’s a big deal. Taylor Swift turned 30 today. With a milestone birthday, let’s look back at some times the Reading-born music star has performed in Pittsburgh. Over the years, the Trib has covered her concerts, through photos (above) and stories.Aug. 7, 2018, Reputation...
Impractical Jokers returning to Pittsburgh in August
The four guys known mostly for goofing on total strangers — the Impractical Jokers — are headed back to Pittsburgh for an August show at PPG Paints Arena. The New York comedy quartet officially called The Tenderloins will come to town Aug. 15 as part of their 27-city “The Scoopski...
Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86Video
NEW YORK — Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in “Fort Apache, the Bronx,” “The Godfather, Part II,” “Once Upon a Time in America” and his Oscar-nominated performance as a pizza man in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” has died. He...
