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Stephen Pearcy concert review: Former Ratt singer celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Out of the Cellar’ album in Pittsburgh showVideo
Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of the glam metal band’s landmark album, “Out of the Cellar.” With hits like “Round and Round,” “Back for More” and “Wanted Man,” the band’s debut studio album went triple platinum and later launched the...
Bob Newhart mourned by Kaley Cuoco, Judd Apatow, Al Franken and more
LOS ANGELES — Former co-stars and famous fans paid tribute to comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan humor and the sitcoms he starred in bearing his name, after his death Thursday at age 94. — “What a dream it was to witness the genius that was Bob...
Bob Newhart, the low-key comedian and legendary sitcom star, has died at age 94
LOS ANGELES — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses....
English folk-punk artist Billy Bragg brings activist show to Palace Theatre
Although Billy Bragg, a folk-punk artist from Great Britain, has been coming to the U.S. for 40 years, he’s never been to Greensburg — before this week. When he arrives, Bragg said he plans to stroll through the downtown to get a feel for the character of the communtity. That...
‘Longlegs’ star Maika Monroe’s secret to success in Hollywood is a healthy relationship to it
LOS ANGELES — One of the few moments of levity in “Longlegs” — the Neon horror film in theaters now about a Satanist serial killer — happens when Maika Monroe’s character, Lee Harker, meets her co-worker’s young daughter. It’s obvious the analytical FBI agent doesn’t spend a lot of time...
TV Talk: ‘Shōgun,’ ‘The Bear’ sweep Emmy nominations
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Though it may seem like viewers just watched the Emmys — the strike-delayed January telecast honored shows from the 2022-23 TV season — the ceremony will return to its usual September airing as it recognizes programs that aired/streamed between June 2023 and May 2024. FX’s “Shōgun” took...
‘Shogun’ leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and ‘The Bear’ sets comedy series record with 23
LOS ANGELES — “The Bear” went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX. Nominations for the acclaimed culinary phenomenon “The Bear” included best comedy series and best actor in...
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s Trump shooting comment
The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass’ remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. While onstage at a concert in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was presented with a birthday cake and...
Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders talks about 20th anniversary of ‘Leviathan’ ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Doing a tour tied to the anniversary of any old album would not really appeal to Troy Sanders, the bassist/singer for the heavy metal band Mastodon. But the band’s upcoming tour, marking 20 years since “Leviathan,” their seminal concept album based loosely around “Moby-Dick,” was released is a different story....
TV Q&A: Did Celina Pompeani Mathison leave ‘Pittsburgh Today Live’?
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: What happened to Bob Pompeani’s daughter who used to always be on Channel 2 news? Did she retire or get another job? — Bonnie, via...
TV Talk at TCA: PBS previews ‘Moonflower Murders’; filmed-in-Pittsburgh ‘Deliverance’ trailer released
PASADENA, Calif. — This fall “Masterpiece Mystery!” debuts “Moonflower Murders” (9 p.m. Sept. 15-Oct. 20, WQED-TV), a follow-up to 2022’s “Magpie Murders.” Book editor Susan Ryeland (Lesley Manville, “The Crown”) is living in Crete with long-time boyfriend Andreas (Alexandros Logothetis) but a murder at a British hotel eight years earlier...
Ingrid Andress offers explanation for panned national anthem performance at MLB Home Run Derby
Country singer Ingrid Andress’ performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Monday night at MLB’s Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, has been been universally roasted. With painful pauses, the Grammy-nominated singer’s a cappella version has been called “the Star-Strangled Banner” and worse on social media. By Monday afternoon, Andress released...
Wiz Khalifa arrested after smoking cannabis in Eastern European country
Wiz Khalifa was arrested in Romania on July 14 on illegal drug possession charges. The Pittsburgh rapper was found with “over 18 grams” of cannabis, according to the translated official press release from the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism in Romania. Cannabis is considered a “risk...
TV Talk: Pittsburgh native joins CBS’s ‘Big Brother’
Pittsburgh native Leah Peters, a 26-year-old “VIP cocktail server” living in Miami, is among the competitors on this year’s 26th season of “Big Brother” (9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday beginning this week, KDKA-TV). Peters is one of 16 initial houseguests who will, for the first time, have the power...
TV Talk at TCA: ‘Elevated’ procedurals reign this fall, including Pittsburgh native Zachary Quinto’s showVideo
PASADENA, Calif. — Procedural dramas — episodic shows that tell a story with a beginning, middle and end in one hour — were TV staples from the 1950s through the 1990s. In the ‘80s, serialized dramas with ongoing storylines began to emerge with “Hill Street Blues,” “St. Elsewhere,” and later...
Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53
LOS ANGELES — Shannen Doherty, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star whose life and career were roiled by illness and tabloid stories, has died at 53. After years with breast cancer, Doherty died Saturday, according to a statement from her publicist, Leslie Sloane. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was...
TV Talk at TCA: ‘Tracker,’ ‘Elsbeth’ prepare 2nd seasons; ‘Young Sheldon’ spin-off to premiere
PASADENA, Calif. — CBS enters the 2024-25 TV season this fall from a position of strength thanks to the successful launches of “Tracker” and “Elsbeth” earlier this year. Justin Hartley stars in “Tracker” as a for-hire hunk who tracks down missing people. Hartley describes his Colter Shaw character as a...
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
NEW YORK — Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday. Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles, his publicist...
TV Talk at TCA: ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Hacks’ win big at TCA Awards; ‘PITT’ adds cast
PASADENA, Calif. — Friday night at the Langham Huntington Hotel the 40th annual Television Critics Association Awards offered the most recognition to FX’s “Shōgun” (best new program, program of the year, best drama and individual achievement in drama for star Anna Sawai) and Max’s “Hacks” (best comedy, individual achievement in...
Chris Stapleton comes off as smooth as ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ at Star Lake
Country musician Chris Stapleton is just plain good in concert. With no frills, only great musicians behind him — including his wife, Morgane, onstage singing backup — the multi-platinum singer-songwriter put on an unforgettable show for a sold-out crowd at the Pavilion at Star Lake on Friday night as part...
‘Twisters’ sequel receives higher Rotten Tomatoes score than original
“Twisters,” the sequel to the 1996 thriller “Twister,” is set to debut in theaters on July 19 — and it looks to be better than the original if Rotten Tomatoes rankings are to be trusted. Starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos, the sequel scored a 79% on Rotten...
Comedian Brad Williams talks jokes ahead of his upcoming Pittsburgh shows
Brad Williams, who has been working in comedy for two decades and has appeared in numerous films and television shows, was born with achondroplasia, a genetic disorder and cause of dwarfism. He’s done sets on late-night shows like “The Tonight Show” and released numerous stand-up comedy specials, including 2015’s “Brad...
Train jams at Stage AE as Pat Monahan enjoys home state welcome
Pat Monahan was over the moon to be back in Pennsylvania. The Erie native — and last remaining original member of Grammy-winning pop rock band Train — made sure to let the crowd know about his local roots throughout Train’s Thursday night show at Stage AE. “It’s so good to...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 12-14
From bombastic battle demonstrations to silent parties, a variety of events will be taking place around Pittsburgh this weekend. It’s always a good time to try something new. Find an activity to fit into your busy summer schedule here! Quiet Reading Party Haven’t managed to finish that beach read just...
Northside Music Festival returns for 2nd year
Last July, the first Northside Music Festival, featuring 75 bands, brought a wide variety of music to the Deutschtown neighborhood. Festival organizer Ben Soltesz was pleased with the results of that inaugural offering. “It worked out really well,” he said. He cited two aspects as particularly successful. The first was...
