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Vanna White takes a turn at spinning the ‘Wheel of Fortune’Video
It’s not the end of the world, it’s a temporary glitch in the matrix: Vanna White has stepped away from the puzzle board to spin the wheel on “Wheel of Fortune.” Her hosting duties on NBC’s long-running game show are temporary. White stepped in for Pat Sajak for three weeks...
Marie Fredriksson of Swedish pop duo Roxette dies at 61Video
STOCKHOLM — Marie Fredriksson, the female half of the Swedish pop duo Roxette, has died at age 61, her management agency said Tuesday. Fredriksson formed Roxette with Per Gessle in 1986. The two released their first album the same year and went on to achieve international success in the late...
Fox News names Bill Hemmer to Shepard Smith’s afternoon time slot
Longtime Fox News Channel anchor Bill Hemmer will be moving to the afternoon slot vacated by Shepard Smith two months ago, when he abruptly left the network. The new show, titled “Bill Hemmer Reports,” debuts on January 20 and will air weekdays at 3 p.m., the channel announced Monday. Hemmer...
‘MasterChef Junior Live!’ coming to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre
The “MasterChef Junior Live!” cooking competition is coming to The Palace Theatre on March 20. After a 16-city 2019 debut tour based on the Fox cooking show featuring kids ages 8-13, the extended seven-week tour will kick off March 3 in Rochester, N.Y., and visit 40 U.S. cities. “The stage...
‘Princess Bride’ star Cary Elwes to be part of Pittsburgh-area Q&A, film screeningVideo
There’s a shortage of perfect Q&A’s in this world, and it would be a pity to miss the one coming to Pittsburgh in April. Actor Cary Elwes will bring “As You Wish: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes” to Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on April 3, participating in a...
Country singer Jamey Johnson to play Greensburg’s Palace Theatre
Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson will play the The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on April 11. With 11 Grammy nominations, Johnson is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the Country Music Association and the...
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,...
Tom Hanks lands Golden Globe nomination for Mister Rogers roleVideo
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks’ role as Mister Rogers in the Pittsburgh-filmed “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” has landed him a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actor. It could be a winning night at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards for Hanks, who also will be recognized for...
‘Benson,’ ‘Star Trek’ actor René Auberjonois dies at 79Video
LOS ANGELES — René Auberjonois, a prolific actor best known for his roles on the television shows “Benson” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and his part in the 1970 film “M.A.S.H.” playing Father Mulcahy, has died. He was 79. The actor died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles...
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85Video
LOS ANGELES — Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop. The Sesame Workshop said in a statement that the...
Rapper Juice WRLD dies after medical emergency in Chicago
CHICAGO — Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, was pronounced dead Sunday after a “medical emergency” at Midway International Airport, according to authorities. The Cook County medical examiner’s office was notified of the the death of Higgins, of Homewood, on Sunday morning, according to office...
Linda Ronstadt, Sally Field, ‘Sesame Street’ to receive Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire awaited their turn in the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievements in the arts. Also in this year’s class are...
Creative vision vs. real life often a balancing act for artists
In the 10 years that he devoted to his art, Vincent van Gogh created about 2,100 paintings. Though prolific in his output, the Dutch post-impressionist painter sold only one painting during his lifetime. “The Red Vineyard” went for 400 francs in Belgium in 1890, shortly before his death by suicide...
The AP names ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ top TV show of 2019Video
The Associated Press has named these TV programs as the year’s top 10: 1. “Surviving R. Kelly,” Lifetime. No other series made the kind of real world impact that this one did. Allegations of sexual abuse against minors followed R. Kelly for years: The superstar was even acquitted of child...
Oak Ridge Boys get in the holiday spirit during Palace Theatre show
The Oak Ridge Boys returned to Greensburg for their “Down Home Christmas” show Friday night. The show started with a number of the band’s massive country hits. The Oaks ushered in the season, wrapping up the concert with a slew of holiday classics and new favorites....
Netflix executive touts ‘golden era’ of streaming service
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An executive with Netflix says the streaming giant has boosted its original content exponentially over the last several years and that will mean more action for its production hub in New Mexico, where state officials have been busy trying to woo more big partners in the industry....
2-year-old Arthur becomes star in UK Christmas ad traditionVideo
Little Arthur crawls out of bed in his red Marvel Comics pajamas, brushes his teeth and strolls outside after breakfast to his day job: helping out at the family hardware store in Rhayader, Wales. It’s Christmas and Arthur, nearly 3, has his work cut out for him wrapping presents, hanging...
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ cast adjusts to the limelightVideo
The creator of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” likes to send cryptic texts to her actors while the show is on hiatus. They’re often clues about what everyone can expect they’ll be doing. Before Season 2, Amy Sherman-Palladino asked Rachel Brosnahan, “Can you ride a bike and play pingpong?” Actress Marin...
Westmoreland Museum plans benefit brunch for the food bank
A holiday brunch featuring a spiked hot chocolate bar is planned Dec. 15 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. Presented in partnership with the Westmoreland County Food Bank, the event will provide information on the food bank’s mission to end hunger in the region. Following the meal,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland: Dec. 6-8Video
This week might be the best one of the holiday season. We’ve digested the Thanksgiving turkey and gotten the madness of Black Friday behind us. And all around us the parties are starting, the house tours are opening and the music is swelling. Nativities from round the globe The First...
Merry … Krampusnacht? Pittsburgh celebrates darker, edgier ChristmasVideo
For the third year in a row, crowds gathered in Pittsburgh’s Market Square on Thursday night for a darker and edgier version of the Christmas spirit. A parade of figures clad in fur, horns and other frightening attire strolled through Market Square for Krampusnacht. It’s a traditionally European take on...
‘Letterkenny’ season 8 release date announcedVideo
A new “Letterkenny” season is coming before the New Year. The Canadian sitcom announced on Twitter that the show’s eighth season would be released on Christmas in Canada via Crave. U.S. fans will get the show on Dec. 27 via Hulu. You can watch the new season of Letterkenny December...
‘Christmas Spectacular’ supports those with special needs
The Glass City Swing Band will perform music of the 1940s and 1950s during “A Swingin’ Christmas Spectacular,” a fundraiser for individuals with special needs. The 18-piece band will celebrate the nonprofit’s inaugural fundraising event to support GCSB Arts, Education and Wellness. The organization benefits Westmoreland County residents with special...
Lawn Pass back for 2020 at KeyBank Pavilion
If you want to go to every show at the Burgettstown amphitheater, you can. Lawn Pass is back. For $199 plus fees, the pass will get you a spot on KeyBank Pavilion’s lawn in 2020, including sold-out shows, according to a Live Nation release. General admission parking and fast lane...
Pittsburgh pop-up bars herald classic Christmas tales
Fans of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and the nostalgic yet still relevant “A Christmas Story,” can enjoy some grown-up fun based on the popular books’ film translations. The Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place, 3454 Forbes Ave., says it is “stealing Christmas” with its Grinch-themed pop-up, open...
