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‘Big Little Lies’ returns with more exquisite, high-end suffering
Meryl Streep, who has done everything, once played a woman dying stoically of cancer who objected to the aesthetic notion that less is more. “Less is not more,” her character declared. “More is more.” It’s one of my favorite quotes, even if I don’t live by it, believing that less...
Three Rivers Arts Festival is underwayVideo
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival kicked off Friday in Pittsburgh. The annual arts extravaganza includes 10 days of free live music, theater, dance and gallery exhibitions and an artist market featuring more than 300 artists from around the country. Here are some images and a video from the...
Alec Baldwin ‘so done’ impersonating Donald Trump on Saturday Night LiveVideo
According to Alec Baldwin, his version of Donald Trump is finished for Saturday Night Live. Baldwin, who has been impersonating Trump since the 2016 campaign, said his impersonation of the president has run its course when the show returns in the fall. “I feel like I’m done with that now....
KC and The Sunshine Band to perform at Rivers Casino
“Get Down Tonight” with KC and The Sunshine Band on July 12 at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Side. KC—Harry Wayne Casey –brings his group to the stage to sing not only “Get Down Tonight,” but also favorites such as “That’s the Way I Like It” and Shake Your Booty.”...
Son of country singer Granger Smith dies in accident
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Granger Smith says that his youngest son, River Kelly Smith, has died after an undisclosed accident. In a statement put out Thursday through his label, Smith said that after doctors were unable to revive the 3-year-old, the family decided to donate his organs to other...
Netflix reboots ‘Designated Survivor’ with new political themes
The president of the United States can’t catch a break. His poll numbers for reelection are shaky. Members of Congress blast him as an “illegitimate president.” His campaign manager pleads with him to focus more on getting reelected, even if it means playing dirty. And his smiling pose alongside a...
‘Remember Amnesia’ is latest film project by Pittsburgh-area doctor
There are two sides to “Ravi” Godse’s personal story. There’s the successful physician who helps people as an internal medicine specialist affiliated with D. Singh, M.D., and Associates, with offices in Aspinwall and Shaler. And there’s the fun-loving filmmaker who makes people laugh, with a soon-to-be-released romantic comedy titled “Remember...
Pittsburgh’s Becca Droz survives another cut in CBS’ ‘The Amazing Race’
Pittsburgh native Becca Droz and her teammate, Floyd Pierce, survived more adventures to reach another round on CBS’ “The Amazing Race.” Droz and Pierce, aka “Team Fun,” are now among six teams vying for a $1 million prize on a 25,000-plus mile journey around the world. They competed on the...
Beyoncé goes viral with wicked glare at Warriors’ owner’s wife
Don’t lean over Queen Bey. That seems to be the message everyone is spreading after a video showing a woman leaning over Beyoncé to talk to her husband Jay-Z went viral. Was it really that deep? The incident took place Wednesday as the couple sat beside Golden State Warriors owner...
Jeremy Piven to perform Pittsburgh Improv, visit at Tree of Life
Actor Jeremy Piven asked his mother Joyce to help him rehearse lines for his unforgettable role as Ari Gold in the hit HBO series “Entourage.” “It was a racy scene, but my mother is a professional,” said Piven. “She knew it was just a character.” Piven didn’t hesitate in asking...
Obamas to produce exclusive podcasts for Spotify
LOS ANGELES — Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company is teaming up with Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts for the platform. Under the Higher Ground partnership announced Thursday, the former president and first lady will develop and lend their voices to select podcasts. The Obamas launched Higher Ground in 2018...
Feathers Artist Market features Vietnam veteran’s work
Hempfield artist and Vietnam veteran Jack Otto will have his patriotic artwork featured at Feathers Artist Market in Irwin during the month of July. Owner Tracy Alaia featured Otto in her art gallery/gift shop last July as well. Otto’s pen-and-ink drawings bring to life units that served in the Vietnam...
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new sex charges
CHICAGO — R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts that carry a maximum prison term of 30 years in prison. Prosecutors did not ask the judge to raise the bond amount for Kelly during the brief hearing in Cook County...
Review: ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ suffers from too many plot linesVideo
All dogs are good dogs. Oh, sure, yours might poop in a shoe from time to time, or snatch a snack from the counter. But overall, the human race would be a lot better if we all strove — doggedly — to be a little more, er, doggish. “The Secret...
Review: After ‘Dark Phoenix,’ is it time for X-Men to move on?Video
I mean, whatever with the “X-Men” movies. It’s hard to even rent an opinion on the discrete strengths and weaknesses of a franchise that has devolved to the point of “Dark Phoenix,” a lavishly brutal chore nearly as violent as the Wolverine movie “Logan,” and a movie featuring more death...
Ed Sheeran, Heinz team up for EdChup, the ‘perfect’ condiment
When Ed Sheeran sings, “Lay It All on Me,” is he “Thinking Out Loud” about Heinz ketchup? The English singer’s love of Western Pennsylvania’s favorite condiment is well-known, thanks to his Instagram photos and a tattoo of the Heinz logo on his arm. Now, the obsession has gone even further,...
Bushy Run speaker series highlights Jacobites
Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society Inc. will host “The Jacobites: History and Culture,” as the second in its 2019 History Speaks Series. The Thompson Highlanders, under the direction of Sara Jean and Paul Thompson, will present the program at 7 p.m. June 19. The audience will learn the history of...
Carrie Underwood wins at CMT Awards, Tanya Tucker performs
Carrie Underwood extended her run as the most decorated act in the history of the CMT Music Awards with her 20th win Wednesday night. Underwood won two prizes at the fan-voted show, including video of the year for “Cry Pretty” and female video of the year for “Love Wins.” “Fans,...
Baby Shark to get TV show on Nickelodeon
Get ready Mom and Dad, the most earworm-iest song in the world is headed for TV. Nickelodeon has inked a deal with the creators of “Baby Shark” to turn the tune into an animated series animated series. The company also announced it has agreed to a licensing deal to distribute...
Walk the Moon back on tour with Pittsburgh Pride Week stopVideo
With the current album “What If Nothing,” Walk The Moon hasn’t just returned from an extended gap between albums, the band members have come back with a whole new level of understanding about why they’re in the band, the kind of music they want to make at this point in...
Criss Angel brings bag of tricks to Rivers Casino showVideo
Known for leaving audiences gasping, scratching their heads, and wondering aloud, “How did he do that,” magician Criss Angel will bring “RAW – The Mindfreak Unplugged” to The Event Center at Rivers Casino on June 9. He promises to include the sleight of hand, mentalism and illusions that made him...
Entertainment planner: June 6-19
Thursday June 6 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. Through June 9. 412-392-4900 or pittsburghsymphony.org Friday June 7 7 Bridges, Eagles tribute, SummerSounds concert series, St. Clair Park, Greensburg. summersounds.com The Babys, Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Warrendale. 724-799-8333 or jergels.com Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, Coopers Lake Campground,...
Fayette County actors spice up ‘Mamma Mia!’ with flashback scenes
Actors and Artists of Fayette County was among the community theater groups that jumped at the opportunity to obtain live performing rights for the ABBA musical “Mamma Mia!” when they recently became available. As a result, audiences at Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale will be able to get into...
Pittsburgh Symphony plans 4 performances of Beethoven’s Ninth
The Pittsburgh Symphony has a big weekend planned for its upcoming performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Rather than the usual two or three concerts, the symphony will perform Beethoven’s final symphony four times. In addition, the music making will be recorded for commercial release, adding to the...
Blink-182 performs seminal album in entirety on tour
Promising on Twitter that “this is gonna be a fun one,” blink-182 will feature its pivotal album, “Enema of the State,” in its entirety on its summer tour. Among the band’s stops will be a July 6 concert at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown. Along with playing that seminal album start...
