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Bestselling author Marie Benedict to launch new book at The Lindsay Theater
Marie Benedict found her calling writing novels that unearth the seldom-known stories of history’s amazing women. The Sewickley resident’s latest work — “The Queens of Crime” — will be released on Feb. 11, and she’s kicking off a more-than-20-city book tour on Feb. 8 with a launch event at The...
Nora Roberts is happily defying genres, 250 books in
NEW YORK — Nora Roberts is so prolific she had to take up a pen name so her publisher could release more books by her each year. “I’m a fast writer,” Roberts told The Associated Press in a rare interview. She typically releases four books a year, and has for...
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Kelsea Ballerini, Boyz II Men among top February concerts in Pittsburgh
It’s still cold outside, but that’s not stopping the concert schedule from beginning to heat up, with a handful of sold-out shows, including a solo show from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. A country star in her first arena headlining tour and a renowned R&B group are among...
‘The Real James Bond … Was Dominican’ is a must-see at City Theatre
There was once a Dominican-born man named Porfirio Rubirosa. It wouldn’t be a surprise if you haven’t heard of him; his is not a household name. But in the mid-20th century, he was a notorious playboy, a successful diplomat, a champion polo player, one of Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husbands, cozy...
TV Talk: ‘Recruit’ returns; Michael Keaton’s ‘Goodrich;’ WTAE hires reporterVideo
Netflix’s “The Recruit” is a poppier, more bubblegum spy show than Paramount+ with Showtime’s serious, dour and more authentic-seeming “The Agency.” But “The Recruit” is also more fun, a bit more of a lark that, profanity aside, could probably survive on a broadcast network. No wonder “The Recruit” comes from...
Dave Matthews won’t perform at FireAid or a MusiCares benefit, citing a critical family illness
LOS ANGELES — Dave Matthews will no longer perform at FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief, or the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala this week. According to a post shared to the official Dave Matthews Band Instagram account, “due to a critical illness...
Movie Review: Bloody and witty, ‘Companion’ explores what humanity means in an AI-powered worldVideo
“Iris, wake up!” Early in “Companion,” lovely Iris and her nerdy-nice boyfriend Josh are driving to a secluded lake house for a stay with friends. Iris wakes from a nap and lovingly tells Josh she was dreaming about him. They reminisce about how they first met at the supermarket. All...
Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs to have #MeToo retrial sooner after judge sets April 15 date
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein begged a judge Wednesday to hold his #MeToo retrial as soon as possible, telling him “I don’t know how much longer I can hold on” with cancer, heart issues and harsh conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex. The disgraced movie mogul objected...
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy. Thursday’s concerts at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, will be streamed on YouTube, Prime Video,...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: …By The Deed
It’s been less than a year since …By The Deed played their first show, and the Pittsburgh hardcore band shows no sign of slowing down. Next up for the band is a Benefit for Palestine show on Friday at Spirit Music Hall in Lawrenceville. They’ll be joined by Fight On...
TV Q&A: Will Penguins games air this year on WTAE?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: I was wondering if you knew when the Penguins games will be on WTAE. I know they do a few every year on there. I...
You’ll hardly believe your eyes at ‘Life of Pi’ at the Benedum Center
Get ready for an unbelievable ride. In 2001, Yann Martel published the bestselling novel “Life of Pi,” and it captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. In 2012, the book was adapted to the screen by director Ang Lee, with the film version netting 11 Academy Award nominations and winning four...
TV Talk: ‘This Is Us’ creator follows NBC hit with Hulu thriller ‘Paradise’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman, who spent a portion of his childhood in Bethel Park, returns with his first new one-hour drama series since the partially Pittsburgh-set NBC drama ended in 2022. Hulu’s “Paradise,”...
CNN’s Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he’s quitting rather than take a late-night time slot
CNN anchor Jim Acosta, an irritant to President Donald Trump as a former White House correspondent, says he’s quitting the network rather than accept an offer for a new late-night time slot. Acosta announced his departure Tuesday at the end of his one-hour morning show on the network, telling viewers:...
Interview: Shane Smith & the Saints singer on ‘Yellowstone’ lift, strong live show ahead of Pittsburgh concertVideo
Over the course of a decade, Shane Smith & the Saints built up a loyal fan base through playing hundreds of shows a year, as the Texas band showcased its blend of country, folk, rock, Americana and Celtic music all over the country. And then came an appearance on “Yellowstone,”...
‘The Bachelor’ season to premiere with leading man Grant Ellis
Fans of “The Bachelor’” are gearing up for yet another season — one that gives leading man Grant Ellis the chance to find love. Premiere night, equating to Super Bowl night for Bachelor franchise fans, has arrived. The 29th season of “The Bachelor” will premiere at 8 p.m. ET Monday...
Luke Bryan bringing Country Song Came On tour to Star LakeVideo
A year after playing at a farm in Westmoreland County, country star Luke Bryan will be back on more familiar turf later this summer. The three-time Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year will bring his Country Song Came On tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on...
Percival Everett’s ‘James’ awarded Carnegie Medal for fiction
NEW YORK — For author Percival Everett, libraries have long been a source of knowledge and discovery and pleasure, even of the forbidden kind. “I remember making friends at age 13 with the librarian at the University of South Carolina, and she used to let me go through the stacks...
Drive-By Truckers revisit seminal album ‘Southern Rock Opera’ at Mr. Smalls show
In 2001, the Drive-By Truckers released their third studio album, “Southern Rock Opera.” It was a dream conceived by members of the band before they even officially formed, back in 1998; a kind of concept album about growing up in the South, rock music, the complicated history of the region...
Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands
NEW YORK — Critics lambasted it and audiences didn’t grade it much better. But despite the turbulence, Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk” managed to open No. 1 at the box office with a modest $12 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. On a quiet weekend, even for the typically frigid movie-going...
TV Talk: How CBS’s ‘Watson’ recreates Pittsburgh in British ColumbiaVideo
VANCOUVER, Canada — Turns out Pittsburgh is big enough for two TV medical dramas. Three weeks after streaming service Max debuted “The Pitt,” set at a fictionalized version of Allegheny General Hospital on the North Side, CBS premieres “Watson” (approximately 10 p.m. today following the AFC Championship game, KDKA-TV), a...
Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations are too old under the law and the evidence is not sufficient to...
Rapper Slug of hip-hop duo Atmosphere talks about his growth as a person ahead of Pittsburgh stopVideo
It’s been more than 20 years since Atmosphere, the underground hip-hop duo out of Minneapolis, first toured with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, and their new Imagine the Fun tour with all three acts is running better than expected. “(It’s going) really well, surprisingly well and I don’t mean that...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 24-26
Feeling a little cooped up after an arctic-cold week in Pittsburgh? Get cozy with indoor events — or embrace the freeze with a few outdoor ones. Here’s a little inspiration. Anatomy of a Lasagna Winter calls for comfort food, and what’s more comforting than a big, heavy rectangle of pasta,...
Oscar nominations snubs and surprises, from Daniel Craig to Selena Gomez
PARK CITY, Utah — In one of the more wide-open Oscar fields in recent history, there were plenty of nominations surprises Thursday. Not too long ago, it seemed that people like Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman were destined for best actress nominations, while general audience disinterest in the young Donald...
