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From Apollo to Mt. Lebanon to Blawnox to Ligonier, bluegrass has a home in Western Pa.Video
Mt. Lebanon’s John Mackin got his first taste of bluegrass music as a young boy in the mid-1950s. Mackin, 74, recalled listening to two women sing “Foggy River” as a man accompanied them on fiddle inside a barn on a Monroeville farm. The farm is long gone, having given way...
Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors told a judge Wednesday they are evaluating more claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein and could potentially seek a new indictment against him before his scheduled retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said during a court hearing...
Nicki Minaj bringing Pink Friday 2 tour to PittsburghVideo
Nicki Minaj is returning to Pittsburgh as a part of her Pink Friday 2 world tour. The chart-topping rapper will play PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 6 on the tour’s second night. Minaj released “Pink Friday 2,” her fifth studio album, in 2023, spawning hits like “Super Freaky Girl” and...
Kenny Chesney, Robert Plant/Alison Krauss, Tyler Childers highlight top Pittsburgh concerts in June
The first stadium show of the summer is scheduled for this month, as Kenny Chesney returns for his 12th show at Acrisure Stadium. Other shows on the horizon include the former singer of Led Zeppelin, a fast-rising country singer and several Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acts. Top concerts...
Richard Dreyfuss reportedly targets women, LGBTQ community at ‘Jaws’ event
Richard Dreyfuss caused a scene over Memorial Day weekend when the Oscar winner reportedly embarked on a sexist and homophobic rant during a screening of “Jaws.” The “American Graffiti” star, 76, made several controversial statements about women and the LGBTQ community the “An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss + Jaws Screening,”...
Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
PORTLAND, Maine — Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might. That’s one of the takeaways from a new study conducted by researchers who set out to determine if today’s Hollywood blockbusters are reflective of the current climate crisis. The vast majority of movies failed the “climate...
‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s slaying during LA theft sparks shock, mourning
LOS ANGELES — “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot early Saturday when he came upon three men trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the case. The killing occurred around 3:25 a.m. when the owner of a...
‘Stairway to Heaven’ holds onto top spot in WDVE’s Memorial Day 500
Another edition of WDVE’s annual Memorial Day 500 countdown of classic rock songs is in the books. And, for a second straight year, Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” stood above them all. And the number 1 song on the 2024 edition of the #DVEMemorialDay500 is…#pittsburgh @chadtyson pic.twitter.com/GSq8M7zdzS— 102.5 WDVE (@DVERADIO)...
‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades
Movie theaters are looking more and more like a wasteland this summer. Neither ” Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ” nor “The Garfield Movie ” could save Memorial Day weekend, which is cruising toward a two-decade low. ”Furiosa,” the Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, claimed the...
X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris talks past hits and new music ahead of Pittsburgh show
Alt rock band X Ambassadors’ lead singer and Ithaca, N.Y., native Sam Nelson Harris is no stranger to the ‘Burgh. “My brother-in-law went to Carnegie Mellon, so I was there a lot when he was in school,” Harris said ahead of his band’s upcoming show Tuesday at Mr. Smalls Theatre...
Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers rock the house at Bottlerocket Social Hall anthology release show
Looking back at a lengthy and celebrated career, Pittsburgh icons Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers took the stage Saturday night at Bottlerocket Social Hall to celebrate the release of new double-disc “Houserocker: A Joe Grushecky Anthology.” And the show certainly sold the anthology to the assembled crowd of fans, who...
‘Science Behind Pixar’ exhibit to open at Pittsburgh’s Science Center
Buzz Lightyear and Woody, the famous animated characters from the “Toy Story” movies, are embarking on another adventure at “The Science Behind Pixar’ exhibition, which opened Saturday and runs through the rest of the year at the soon to be Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center on Pittsburgh’s...
Pittsburgh’s top summer concerts include 3 stadium events, sold-out Star Lake shows
Pittsburgh may have lost what was slated to be a huge music festival when Sudden Little Thrills abruptly announced its cancellation last week, but there are still plenty of big shows in the region. The summer concert season unofficially kicks off Wednesday with Noah Kahan’s sold-out show opening the Pavilion...
Involuntary manslaughter allegation against Alec Baldwin advances toward trial with court ruling
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge has rejected a request by Alec Baldwin to dismiss the sole criminal charge against him in a fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust,” keeping the case on track for a trial this summer. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Friday...
Movie Review: This is her, now, in space: J.Lo heads to a new galaxy for AI love story in ‘Atlas’
Let’s all be clear, if we weren’t already, that when it comes to Jennifer Lopez, it’s about the love story. Always the love story. J.Lo the pop star, singing about rekindled love on her latest album, “This is Me … Now.” J.Lo the rom-com regular, making movies about seeking love...
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53
NEW YORK — Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominee who made food and American diets his life’s work, famously eating only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died. He was 53. Spurlock died Thursday in New York from complications of cancer, according...
Steelers extend deal with iHeartMedia for WDVE radio to broadcast games
The Pittsburgh Steelers will remain linked to their longtime radio partner. WDVE-FM 102.5 will continue as the radio network flagship for Steelers broadcasts, the team and iHeartMedia announced Friday. The agreement, which extends the partnership through the 2028 season, also includes the creation of the Steelers Audio Network, where fans...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this Memorial Day weekend: May 24-27
The long weekend is here! Need something to fill up that extra day? Here are some happenings to make Memorial Day weekend memorable. Sandcastle opens for the season Starting this Saturday, Sandcastle Water Park will be open for the season. Beat the heat with a variety of water slides and...
TV Talk: NFL spreads telecasts among networks, streaming platformsVideo
Remember in January when the NFL’s AFC Wild Card game streamed nationally on Peacock and viewers were confused about how to watch it? Well, steel yourself for the 2024-25 NFL season with games on platforms as varied as Amazon’s Prime Video, home to Thursday night games for a couple of...
Review: Ann Wilson’s voice continues to propel Heart to performance heights
The key to healthy attendance for Heart’s Royal Flush Tour 2024 is the reunion of founding members Ann and Nancy Wilson following the sisters’ half-decade of estrangement. “We just decided that was ridiculous,” Ann announced between songs during the band’s concert Thursday at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena. “The time is...
Rev up your radios: WDVE’s Memorial Day 500 Countdown is back
Starting at 10 a.m. Friday, classic rock fans will enjoy — and argue about — a Pittsburgh radio tradition all Memorial Day weekend. The 102.5 WDVE Memorial Day 500 Countdown will take listeners on a journey through the top 500 classic rock songs of all time … as determined this...
Movie review: The ‘Mad Max’ saga treads (hard-to-find) water with frustrating ‘Furiosa’Video
At the beginning of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” we are introduced to a kick-ass woman who rides a horse, then a motorbike, nails a few bad guys with sharpshooting finesse and fights off a mob. But it’s not Furiosa — it’s her mom. That’s one of the oddities of...
Local high school musicals highlighted by Gene Kelly Award nominations
Since 1991, the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater have recognized the hard work and passion of music educators and high school students throughout Allegheny County. This year’s nominees — in a variety of categories — were announced on May 8, and the awards will be...
Charlie Colin, founding member of the pop-rock band Train, dies at 58
NEW YORK — Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the American pop-rock band Train, best known for their early-aughts hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Meet Virginia,” has died. He was 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed her brother’s death to The Associated Press Wednesday. He died after slipping...
TV Talk: Point Breeze’s Victoria Groce wins ‘Jeopardy! Masters’Video
Point Breeze’s Victoria Groce won this year’s “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament on ABC on Wednesday night, vanquishing past “Jeopardy!” champs including Yogesh Raut, James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, Mattea Roach and Matt Amodio. “Masters” began taping in mid-April with its final episode, where Groce won $500,000 and the Trebek Trophy, recorded May...
