Chris Pastrick stories, Page 14
Only hours left to binge ‘Friends’ on Netflix
So 2019 is winding down. For most people that means a new year, a new start, a hopeful outlook. But for “Friends” fans with Netflix, it’s doomsday. Luckily for those of us on the East Coast, we will have until 3 a.m. to feast on the exploits of Rachel, Monica,...
Woman set on fire during surgery in Romania dies
A woman in Romania has died, eight days after she was set on fire during surgery, The Guardian reports. The country’s health ministry said the 66-year-old patient was undergoing a procedure on Dec. 22 at Floreasca Hospital in Bucharest to treat her pancreatic cancer. Prior to the surgery, the patient...
Tenn. bill would force students to compete as their biological sex at birth
A state legislator has introduced a bill in Tennessee that would require state-funded elementary and secondary school student-athletes to compete as the gender stated on their original birth certificate. HB 1572 states that any school found violating the law would be “immediately ineligible to continue to receive public funds of...
Ed Sheeran taking a break from music — again
Another album and tour over, another Ed Sheeran break from music. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter announced to his fans on Instagram that he’s cutting out for a bit. View this post on Instagram Brb x A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) on Dec 24, 2019 at 4:00am PST “Hello all....
Pacific seashell washes up on Outer Banks shores, stumping park service
A lot of crazy things have washed up on the shores of the Outer Banks. But it’s rare to have something show up that baffles the locals. What’s this strange object? A 3½-inch-long yellowish seashell. Of course, it’s not just any seashell. Turns out, it’s one that the National Park...
Last-minute deal will keep Starz on Comcast’s Xfinity lineup
Fans of the hit series “Outlander,” think of it as your early Christmas present. Comcast NBCUniversal and Lionsgate have agreed to a new carriage deal that will keep Starz on Xfinity TV’s lineup, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The deal also will put Starz on NBC’s upcoming streaming service Peacock,...
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is 1st holiday song to top charts in 61 yearsVideo
Not since The Chipmunks. It’s been a long 61 years, but another artist has finally topped Billboard’s Hot 100 charts with a holiday song. And it’s Mariah Carey that’s done it. With her “All I Want For Christmas Is You” track, Carey lands her 19th No. 1 song, replacing Post...
Odd-looking extras sought for Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ seriesVideo
Are you less than attractive? Maybe have a wonky eye? Maybe no eye at all? Well, your big break may have just arrived. The Wall Street Journal reports the Auckland, N.Z.-based BGT Actors Models and Talent is on the hunt for odd-looking extras to be a part of Amazon’s new...
Pittsburgh ranks as 4th best city to celebrate Christmas
Merry Christmas, Pittsburgh. You’re apparently a stellar Yuletide spot. WalletHub evaluated the county’s 100 biggest cities in 33 key metrics and dropped Pittsburgh in the No. 4 slot, one notch better than we ranked last year. The site’s annual Best Places for Christmas Celebrations looked at things like traditions, observance,...
Police: Erie teens covered cars, house in cheese slices
Pennsylvania State Police say three Erie-area teens are facing charges for throwing cheese slices all over a pair of cars and a house. ErieNewsNow reports state police say the incidents were reported between midnight and 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Investigators say a 18-year-old from Lake City and two 17-year-olds from Lake...
Chance the Rapper cancels 2020 tour
Chance the Rapper’s Big Tour is over, even before it began. The rap artist announced Sunday on Instagram that he’s calling of the tour that was set to make a Pittsburgh stop at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 20. “Hey guys I’ve decided to cancel the Big Tour,” Chance wrote...
Impractical Jokers returning to Pittsburgh in August
The four guys known mostly for goofing on total strangers — the Impractical Jokers — are headed back to Pittsburgh for an August show at PPG Paints Arena. The New York comedy quartet officially called The Tenderloins will come to town Aug. 15 as part of their 27-city “The Scoopski...
Man dresses as mom to take driver’s test for her
After seeing his mom fail her driver’s test three straight times, a Brazilian man decided to lend a hand. In a dress. Heitor Márcio Schiave showed up at the State Department of Traffic in Porto Velho, Brazil, in a long skirt, floral blouse, heavy make-up, a handbag, earrings and a...
Trailer debuts for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ movie musicalVideo
Before “Hamilton,” there was “In the Heights.” It was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway musical. And now it’s his first work to get a movie adaptation. The first trailer for the new film was released Thursday. The movie will hit theaters June 26. The story, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel...
Roger Goodell backs Michael Vick as legends captain for 2020 Pro Bowl
The honor is still gonna be Michael Vick’s. Despite the pleas of more than 560,000 people, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell insists that the former quarterback and one-time Pittsburgh Steeler will be a legends captain at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Goodell told reporters Wednesday Vick’s troubled...
New ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer debuts onlineVideo
“Ghostbusters” fans are beaming as the first full trailer for Jason Reitman’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” landed online Monday morning. And it looks pretty impressive. The story follows a mom and her two kids as they inherit an old farm in a small town. Strange happenings begin occurring around the town. Meanwhile,...
Wife learns of hubby’s cheating from dining review
A food writer’s dining review did more than just satisfy his readers’ appetites. He exposed a cheating husband. A recent review by Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema was accompanied with a photograph of the establishment. But one reader spotted something rather unappetizing: Her husband dining with another woman. Last week,...
Hershey hockey fans set world record by tossing over 45,000 stuffed animals on iceVideo
If there’s one thing Hershey, Pa., does right it’s … well, it’s chocolate. But followed closely behind that is tossing stuffed animals onto a hockey rink. If you’ve never experienced the Teddy Bear Toss first-hand or even seen it on video, it’s an incredible sight to behold. The idea is...
With Steelers win, ‘Pittsburgh finished it’ T-shirts already a thing
That’s some seriously fast turn around. The game wasn’t even over — although a Pittsburgh Steelers victory over the Cleveland Browns was assured by a Joe Haden interception — and T-shirt companies in Pittsburgh jumped into action. Two — Commonwealth Press and Steel City Brand — delivered what Pittsburghers were...
Ligonier Township golden retriever Daniel wins group at National Dog ShowVideo
He could well be Ligonier Township’s most accomplished best friend. It’s doubtful many other dogs could claim the fame that Daniel has in the past couple years. The 5-year-old golden retriever, whose full name is Jack Daniels, racked up another feather in his cap by winning the best sporting dog...
Facebook, Instagram go down on Thanksgiving morning
Facebook and Instagram went down for several hours Thursday morning. Service to both appeared to have been restored just before noon. As of noon, there was no word on the company’s Twitter feed as to what the issue might have been. According to Down Detector, the social media platforms’ blackout...
Former Steeler Michael Vick named among legends captains for 2020 Pro BowlVideo
Just call him Captain Vick. The NFL announced that former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Michael Vick would be one of four “legends captains” at the 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. .@Terrell_Davis, @darrellgreen28, @MichaelVick and Bruce Smith have been named the 2020 Pro Bowl Legends Captains! pic.twitter.com/Q0DLrjeOfA— NFL (@NFL) November 25,...
Hear Joy Ike’s brilliant cover of Mister Rogers’ ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’Video
Yes, there has been a Mister Rogers overload these past few … years. But Pittsburgh native singer-songwriter Joy Ike’s cover of Fred Rogers’ “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is spot on and just in time. Not to mention amazing! Armed with a baritone ukulele, Ike seemlessly bops through the iconic...
Watch the first time Mariah Carey ever performed ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’Video
It’s the best Christmas song. Ever. Talking about Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” of course. If you doubt it — let’s just agree to disagree. (Read: You’re wrong.) Certainly, you’ve heard it quite a few times. But have you ever seen Carey perform it for the...
Company’s job offer: Smoke weed, make $36K a year
This job offer is madness. Reefer madness! A medical marijuana resource company is looking to pay someone to test a “wide variety of cannabis products and give their unbiased reviews and opinions of the product.” To be blunt: Smoke weed for a living. Kind of. American Marijuana posted the $36,000...
