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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Penguins set for Pittsburgh theme night 
It’s getting real Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night. The Penguins will host a Pittsburgh theme night, which includes sets from The Clarks, an 8-foot parking chair, mascots and more, according to the team. Mascot squad. ? pic.twitter.com/vurXvDVjLT— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 14, 2020 Meanwhile in the front...
Rush drummer Neil Peart dies
Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, has died at age 67. The band tweeted a statemet Friday afternoon confirming Peart’s death. Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/NivX2RhiB8— Rush (@rushtheband) January 10, 2020 Per the CBC, Peart died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been...
Mac Miller pop-ups coming to Pittsburgh for ‘Circles’ release 
Pop-up exhibitions will be held at two Pittsburgh sites with the release of “Circles,” Mac Miller’s sixth and final studio album, next week. The exhibitions, launched in partnership with Amazon Music, will feature immersive, intimate, front-to-back listenings of the late Pittsburgh rapper’s new album in Ultra HD audio, as well...
Code Orange announces new album ‘Underneath’
Code Orange is back with a new album. The Pittsburgh hardcore band announced Friday the release of their next LP “Underneath,” out March 13 via Roadrunner Records. The tracklist for the band’s new album lists 14 songs. “(deeperthanbefore)” “Swallowing the Rabbit Whole” “In Fear” “You and You Alone” “Who I...
Halsey isn’t playing Forest Hills, Pa., but she is going on tour
Yes, Halsey is going on tour. Yes, she’s playing in Forest Hills, but not that Forest Hills. The singer on Wednesday announced a North American leg to her “Manic World Tour,” in advance of a new album of the same name set for release on Jan. 17. But there was...
Trump, Bloomberg to run Super Bowl ads; estimated to cost $10M each
President Donald Trump and democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will be a part of the Super Bowl LIV broadcast. Campaigns for both are running commercials during the game, according to NBC News. Trump’s campaign will spend $10 million for 60 seconds of ad time, which could be one 60-second ad...
Antonio Brown, Logan Paul have Twitter exchange about potential fight
There could be a fight brewing between two of the internet’s favorite people. Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown tweeted at YouTube personality Logan Paul early Tuesday, telling him to “square up.” Paul clapped back strong at AB. i’d drop you faster than the patriots Logan Paul (@LoganPaul)...
2020 predicted to have a super Groundhog Day
Feb. 2 is a loaded date this year. The usual celebration of Groundhog Day has some company in 2020. The day starts with Punxsutawney Phil’s 134th prognostication set to run 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Then, the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals at 12:30 p.m. on NBC. Groundhog...
Penguins go retro for ’80s night 
It was a throwback Thursday for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they took on the San Jose Sharks. The team hosted an ’80s theme night for the Jan. 2 game. Team mascot Iceburgh came ready with a Smiths T-shirt. But AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcaster Dan Potash stole the show with his...
New year, who dis? Songs to get you ready for 2020 
2019 has run out of days on the calendar. The new year is almost here, so let’s get down to business. What songs are you going to listen to leading into and to start 2020? For that, here are some options: Death Cab for Cutie - “The New Year” Mariah...
James Franklin tackles Penn State’s Cam Brown after Gatorade shower at Cotton Bowl 
James Franklin has solid wrestling form. After the Nittany Lion’s win over Memphis in the Cotton Bowl, the Penn State coach received a celebratory Gatorade shower from a few of his players. James Franklin delivered a tackle after the Gatorade shower ? pic.twitter.com/HsYiMJ2xoF— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 28, 2019 One of...
‘Letterkenny’ Season 8 released, pitter patter U.S. fans 
The day has come: the new “Letterkenny” season is out. While Canadians got the gift of Season 8 on Christmas, those in the U.S. can now watch the show via Hulu. “Letterkenny” Season 8 runs seven episodes with some big name Canadian cameos (no spoilers) early on. Show creator Jared...
Justin Bieber to play Pittsburgh in 2020 
Christmas came early for Justin Bieber fans. In a YouTube video posted about noon Tuesday, the pop star announced a tour, new album, new single and new docu-series for 2020. Bieber is set for a show in Pittsburgh on Aug. 4 at PPG Paints Arena. The Ontario, Canada native last...
Pittsburgh Dad gets in Christmas spirit by reading vintage JC Penney catalog
Of all the Christmas stories, this one could bring back a flood of memories for some. Pittsburgh Dad, played by Curt Wootton, took viewers back to the ’80s in a holiday episode of the YouTube series. In the video posted Tuesday, he goes through the pages of the 1984 edition...
Steelers’ Zach Banner hits Pittsburgh streets to ask fans questions for Terrible Towels 
Nobody does an interview show like Zach Banner. No. 72 in your programs and No. 1 in the hearts of many Pittsburgh Steelers fans, the offensive lineman took to city streets in a video to ask tough questions and give out Terrible Towels. The video, dubbed “Banner on the Street,”...
Watch: Billie Eilish shares throwback video for 18th birthday 
Billie Eilish turned 18 today and she gave fans a gift to celebrate. The music superstar shared a video with clips of her singing as a child to her performing on arena stages now. View this post on Instagram 18 tomorrow A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish) on Dec...
Penguins hit outdoor rink during Canada road trip 
While on the road, the Pittsburgh Penguins look to be having a good time. The team headed outdoors near Calgary on Wednesday for a scrimmage after a 4-1 victory over the Flames on Tuesday night. #Pens are taking it outside for a scrimmage today at a rink about 20 mins...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ reviews range from disappointing to satisfying
The latest installment of “Star Wars” films is almost here. But if you can’t wait for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” here’s some reviews from around the web, ranging from disappointment to satisfaction. • Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier writes that “the film plays like a 150-minute checklist of cool stuff...
FBI, police seek help identifying man accused of robbing White Oak bank
The FBI’s Pittsburgh division and White Oak police are looking for a man accused of robbing a PNC Bank location. The incident occurred at 2:45 p.m. Saturday at 1612 Lincoln Way, according to a release. During the incident, he did not display a weapon and left on foot, the FBI...
With Taylor Swift turning 30, here’s a look at her Pittsburgh stops over the years
It’s Dec. 13 and for some, that’s a big deal. Taylor Swift turned 30 today. With a milestone birthday, let’s look back at some times the Reading-born music star has performed in Pittsburgh. Over the years, the Trib has covered her concerts, through photos (above) and stories.Aug. 7, 2018, Reputation...
What was trending on Google in 2019? Find out here
Can you believe it? Another year (almost) gone. But while you get nostalgic about 2019 or try to find ways to skip ahead to 2020, check out the work Google has done to recap what was trending in the United States this year. In overall searches, Disney took the top...
The Rock a betting favorite to headline WrestleMania 36
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could be getting back in the ring, according to one betting website. Oddschecker, which shows bets from a number of companies, has odds from SkyBet on “who will contest the main event” of WrestleMania 36, WWE’s biggest event of the year. The favorite: Roman Reigns vs....
‘The Office’ releases ‘Threat Level Midnight,’ Michael Scott’s action film 
At long last, Michael Scott’s masterpiece has been unveiled. “The Office” YouTube channel posted the full version of “Threat Level Midnight,” the action film made by Steve Carell’s character in the show. The synopsis of Scott’s movie on the video reads “After secret agent Michael Scarn (played by Scott) is...
JuJu Smith-Schuster says he got paid $100K to watch Cowboys game 
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster claims to be making good money from a side hustle. According to CBS Sports, Smith-Schuster joined THump, a popular Twitch streamer, on his channel during the Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Dec. 5. During a Twitch stream on THump’s channel, Smith-Schuster claimed...
Reports: Juice WRLD’s cardiac arrest was during police search; 70 pounds of pot confiscated
During a search of his and his entourage’s luggage, Juice WRLD suffered convulsions and went into cardiac arrest Sunday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Police and federal agents were looking for guns and drugs at Chicago’s Midway Airport, the outlet reported. TMZ reports cops confiscated 70 pounds of marijuana from...


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