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Macy’s launched a new store-within-a-store retail concept on Wednesday where shoppers can experience rotating themes and merchandise. The concept is called “Story,” startup purchased by Macy’s a year ago. Macy’s first Story, called Color, opened Wednesday and is anchored by three big brands: MAC Cosmetics, crayon maker Crayola and jeans...

“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller has some advice for Felicity Huffman — prison advice. Huffman is looking at possible time behind bars in connection with the recent nationwide college admissions scandal. Miller spent eight months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. In an interview with Inside Edition, Miller said...

The Pittsburgh Festival Opera was awarded the bronze world medal for excellence in a production dealing with society and societal issues at the New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards on Tuesday. The honor was for “A Gathering of Sons,” an original work commissioned by the opera, and was...

Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce knows residents and visitors enjoy a stroll around the Diamond, especially if food and drink are involved. Witness the popularity of annual events including “Soup’s On!” and “Pumpkin Spice Ligonier.” The chamber appears to have another winner on its hands, with the second “Wine Walk”...

Rap artist and Pittsburgh favorite Wiz Khalifa is the subject of a documentary series launching on Apple Music, reports Variety. “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam,” will debut as five episodes on April 17, Khalifa announced Wednesday. .@WizKhalifa docuseries to launch on @AppleMusic - watch trailer (EXCLUSIVE) Variety (@Variety) April...

The best part of today’s new trailer for Disney’s live-action “The Lion King” might be the last few seconds — a snippet of Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen respectively, singing — you guessed it — “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Set for a July 19 release,...

Greensburg Art Center is partnering with the Greensburg Hempfield Library for an upcoming exhibition from artist Janice Decker. “Picture This at the Library” runs from April 17 through May 29. A reception from 6-8 p.m. May 3 is open to the public. Artists interested in exhibiting for the 2020 season...

NEW YORK — Netflix is launching its first audio venture that will feature the video streaming service’s comedy programming on SiriusXM. The companies on Wednesday announced “Netflix Is A Joke Radio” will feature highlights from such comedians as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and Wanda...

“Pretty in Pink” is the theme for Latrobe Art Center’s annual Art of Fashion show, set for 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27 at the Latrobe Country Club in Unity. The event will feature a New York-style fashion show highlighting regional haute couture, sit-down luncheon and shopping for items from these...

Snap, snap. The latest chapter in the Addams Family story is animated. Charlize Theron and Oscar Isaac provide the voices for Morticia and Gomez in MGM’s upcoming tale of America’s creepiest family. I absolutely LOVE being apart of this iconic family. Thank you @meettheaddams for asking me to be your...

The Saint Vincent College Singers will present “Tenebrae,” a service of music for Lent and Holy Week, in a performance in the Saint Vincent Basilica Crypt. The 8 p.m. April 10 evening of music and readings will provide a time of reflection and contemplation for the upcoming Holy Week, according...

Alec Baldwin, who has had a second career portraying President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” for over two years, thinks he would beat Trump if he ran for president. Baldwin tweeted Monday, ”If I ran for President, would you vote for me? I won’t ask you for any $....

Background extras are needed for a movie filming April 14 at Steel City Con. Anyone interested in participating should arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m. to the convention in the Monroeville Convention Center, where more information will be available. The Crazy Pants Productions film by Mike and Brenda Ankas is...

Bluegrass bands from all over Western Pennsylvania will converge in Oakland’s Synod Hall April 26 for the 21st annual bluegrass concert benefit for St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality. The Allegheny Drifters, Echo Valley, Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, Lonesome Lost & Foggy and Fern Hollow will perform at the 7 p.m. concert...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Music superstar Taylor Swift says the efforts of a Tennessee LGBTQ advocacy group to fight a handful of contentious bills moving inside the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly inspired her to make a sizeable donation. According to the Tennessee Equality Project, Swift donated $113,000 to the organization on...

For Jackie Evancho, the classical-crossover song stylist from Pine in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, this is a week for celebrations. Not only is she in town from New York to observe her 19th birthday on April 9 with her family; she’s also anticipating the April 12 release of her new studio...

Mallory Mousseau Grantz admits it took quite a while to pick and finalize a musical for the Westinghouse Arts Academy. But when the decision was made, it’s become quite apparent ever since that “Footloose” was an apt choice. Mousseau Grantz, the director and music director, believes the skill set of...

Nicole Joyce has always admired the work ethic of the students at Pittsburgh Central Catholic, and their ability to embrace the challenge that might come with whatever musical the school is performing. This time around, Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic actors and actresses will perform the high school edition of...

A host of Dr. Seuss characters will tread the boards in “Seussical JR.,” the spring musical from the Greater Latrobe Junior High theater program, now in its 17th season. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat (Ben Federico) narrates the story...