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Scottdale Historical Society offers borough fright nights
When darkness falls, even small towns that appear innocent by day can seem intimidating, full of shadows, dark alleyways, deserted streets. Everyone remembers Haddonfield, right? With Halloween approaching and imaginations heightening, the Scottdale Historical Society is planning “scary walking tours” in the borough. The tours are set for 8 p.m....
New ‘Frozen 2’ trailer reveals magical landVideo
Disney unveiled the full and final trailer for its sequel to one of its biggest hits ever. The “Frozen 2” trailer made its premiere Monday on “Good Morning America.” We’ve been given peeks before, with a teaser and a mini-trailer, but this time it’s a full-fledged trailer. At the end...
Dual-tone gowns of pink, red ruled the Emmys carpet
Did someone send a memo? Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Kazan, Susan Kelechi Watson, Mandy Moore and Marisa Tomei all showed up to the Emmys in two-tone looks of pink and red that stood out on the awards’ purple carpet. The dual tones were the strongest trend among the women on...
‘Rick and Morty’ fans — Real Ricks — pop up for meet-and-greet with Pickle Rick in PittsburghVideo
The Rickmobile isn’t just a merch truck. For “Rick and Morty” fans, it’s an experience. About 400 Real Ricks circled through in the first 45 minutes of opening the popup event Friday outside East End Brewing Co. in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood. In all, roughly 800 die-hards braved the line for...
‘Always Sunny’ ready to take its place in television historyVideo
The gang from Paddy’s Irish Pub will take its place in television history Wednesday when the 14th season of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” launches on FXX. The new season will put the cable series in a tie with “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” for the longest-running live-action comedy...
Pittsburgh’s Billy Porter makes a statement on Emmys carpetVideo
Pittsburgh native Billy Porter is no stranger of making fashion statements on the red carpet. Sunday night for the Emmys, the star of “Pose” wore a striped silver crystal suit by Michael Kors Couture topped by a sizable black hat with a huge swoop adorned with 130,000 crystals by Stephen...
Billy Porter, ‘Fleabag,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ big winners at Emmy AwardsVideo
LOS ANGELES — “Game of Thrones” resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which “Pose” star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series “Fleabag” led a British invasion that overturned expectations. “This all started in the demented mind...
‘The Nanny’ explores deadly mystery in English upper class
Fans of Daphne du Maurier’s “Rebecca,” along with devotees of the “Downton Abbey” series, likely will enjoy English author Gilly Macmillan’s newest novel, “The Nanny.” Inside a rambling mansion outside of London, Lady Virginia Holt, her daughter, Jo, and Jo’s young daughter, Ruby, share an uneasy existence. Thirty years ago,...
Holy anniversary! Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80
NEW YORK — It’s no joker. The night is lighting up Saturday around the world with the famous bat signal to mark a special anniversary for Batman. DC Comics is carrying off a celebration of Batman Day to mark the 80th anniversary of the appearance of crimefighter Bruce Wayne and...
Fans celebrate Earth, Wind & Fire day on ‘September’ date
Earth, Wind & Fire start out asking “do you remember,” but could anyone really forget? Those words start the legendary funk band’s hit “September.” On an annual basis, the band and fans celebrate Earth, Wind & Fire day on Sept. 21, the date referenced in the song. The date was...
25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’
LOS ANGELES — “Friends” is getting old. Its fans have never been younger. As the sitcom about six twentysomethings marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday, it has spawned a devoted youthful viewership, especially among tween and teen girls who weren’t yet born when it went off the air in 2004....
Tom Payne ready for darkness of ‘Prodigal Son’Video
British actor Tom Payne spent 3½ years feeling like there were zombies around every corner and having dreams of the undead. That was a reaction to working on the popular cable series “The Walking Dead.” Now there’s a real potential he will be having dreams about serial killers because of...
Former Charlie Rose makeup artist sues, alleging harassment
NEW YORK — The former chief makeup artist at Charlie Rose’s interview show is suing him, saying the disgraced television journalist ran a “toxic work environment” for women. Gina Riggi said in her harassment lawsuit filed Thursday that she worked for 22 years for Rose and Bloomberg, the company where...
Penn Township fall festival boasts rides, food, fireworks, entertainment
Penn Township’s fall festival kicked off Friday at the township’s municipal park in Harrison City and continues through the weekend. It includes a parade, food, Zambelli fireworks, carnival rides, craft vendors and entertainment. Various food booths will be open on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.; on Saturday from noon...
‘House Hunters’ host Suzanne Whang dies at 57
Suzanne Whang, whose smooth, calm voice provided the narration for HGTV’s “House Hunters” for years, has died. She was 57. Her Tuesday death was confirmed Friday by her longtime agent, Eddie Culbertson. Whang first gained fame as the on-screen host of the show, where anxious home buyers are shown trying...
Chris Sullivan of ‘This is Us’ takes risks on the red carpet
Chris Sullivan may or may not win at this weekend’s Emmy Awards, but it’s a sure bet that when he strikes a pose on the red carpet, his unconventional attire will make a statement. At past events, Sullivan has donned a top hat and cane, brightly colored flowered pants and...
Fall Gallery Crawl features more than 30 stops in Pittsburgh’s cultural district
Welcome fall with the Gallery Crawl. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s quarterly event showcasing the city’s cultural district is from 5:30-10 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be more than 30 stops at indoor and outdoor locations as well as public art places. Highlights include visual arts such as “Boat Trip,” which...
Carnegie Library, CMU help Book Fairies in fight against banned books
As part of Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, Carnegie Mellon University’s English department is partnering with the ACLU and the Book Fairies of Pennsylvania to shed light on the topic of book banning. The Book Fairies share the joy of reading by leaving their books in public places to be...
Chris Cornell’s teen daughter releases song produced by himVideo
A ballad that Chris Cornell produced for his daughter Toni when she was just 12 is now being released. “Far Away Places” was written by Toni three years ago, and was one of the last songs that Cornell recorded before his death in May 2017. The song was released on...
The 10 best (and worst) Emmy hosts in recent historyVideo
This year’s Emmys ceremony on Sunday will be minus a host. A look back at previous ceremonies suggests that the strategy isn’t a bad idea. Like the Oscars — which also went without a host this year — emceeing the Emmys is a risky endeavor for even the most polished...
Comics creator Frank Santoro explores growing up in ‘Pittsburgh’
Frank Santoro, a comics creator of international stature, has a new graphic novel set in the Swissvale neighborhood where he grew up, entitled “Pittsburgh.” The book — first published in France, now in the U.S. by New York Review Comics — is a family saga chronicling the relationship of his...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 20-22Video
The kids are back in school, vacations are wrapping up, but the autumn fun is just getting started. Festivals and other events are popping up all over the region this weekend, and the good times are rollin’. Get outdoors and grab some grub, listen to some tunes, meet up with...
Go back in time at the annual Penn’s Colony FestivalVideo
The aroma of a freshly baked loaf will greet you upon entering. Enjoy a slice, topped with melting apple butter. Homemade bread is just one of the enticing reasons to attend the 36th annual Penn’s Colony Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 and 10 a.m....
West Overton takes ‘whiskey road show’ to Bushy Run BattlefieldVideo
Aaron Hollis delivers the bad news first while discussing “Distilling Whiskey” during a program at Bushy Run Battlefield on Sept. 18. “I don’t have any samples,” he says, as the audience jokingly groans. Hollis, manager of learning and guest experience at West Overton Village in East Huntington, spoke as part...
Need a boost? John Cena’s tweets will get you through the day
Sometimes we need to be inspired. And at times inspiration comes from unlikely sources. How about from a budding movie star and former WWE champion? Believe it or not, John Cena is quite the motivator on Twitter. On a daily basis, he offers some thought provoking or powerful messages. Hurt...
