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Friday, Apr 19

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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer’, has died. She was 47.

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Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard on ‘Dark Matter’ album, upcoming tour

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SEATTLE — In some ways, it’s hard to believe it’s been six years since Pearl Jam last played Seattle, when their ballyhooed Home Shows drummed up more than $11 million for local homelessness organizations. Between a barrage of side…

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Review: Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is great sad pop, meditative theater

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Who knew what Taylor Swift’s latest era would bring? Or even what it would sound like? Would it build off the moodiness of “Midnights” or the folk of “evermore”? The country or the ’80s pop of her latest re-records? Or its two predecessors…

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh: April 19-21

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We’ve made it to another weekend. Here are some ways to get out of the house and enjoy it.

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5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 19-21

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Whether it’s fun or fundraising, there’s something to do for all ages in Westmoreland County this weekend.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Pittsburgh Swifties excited for 'The Tortured Poets Department' album release

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Katlyn Lenz-Zanis has been a Swiftie since the very beginning — when Taylor Swift released her debut country-inspired album.

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Minor Moon's Sam Cantor discusses new album 'The Light Up Waltz' ahead of Pittsburgh show

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The new album from Minor Moon, a Chicago-based alt country/rock band, comes amid a period of personal stability for the band’s mastermind, Sam Cantor.

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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

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Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.

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Long-lost first USS Enterprise model returned to 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry's son

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DALLAS — The first model of the USS Enterprise — used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series — has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry’s son decades after it went missing.

Fans anticipate Taylor Swift's new album as rumors of online leaks persist

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The countdown is almost over — there’s mere hours until the release of Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” But Swifites are in an uproar, as there’s been an alleged online album leak.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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TikTok star dies at 36, family reveals

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Popular TikTok creator Kyle Marisa Roth died last week at the age of 36, according to multiple media reports.

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Country star Cole Swindell to headline Pittsburgh Brewing Co.'s summer concert series

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“You Should Be Here” is what the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. might be saying to country music fans as it announces its third concert for the summer.

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Harry Potter party, film screening in Irwin to benefit Latrobe 4th of July Celebration

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The Lamp Theatre will be transformed into a local branch of Hogwarts on Sunday when the downtown Irwin venue plays host to a Harry Potter-themed party and film screening.

TV Q&A: Did SportsNet Pittsburgh move to a more expensive tier on Verizon’s FiOS TV?

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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.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival lineup includes SZA, The Killers, Wiz Khalifa

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A new music festival from the organizers of internationally known events like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo will be rocking Pittsburgh later this year, and they just announced their lineup.

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John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85

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NEW YORK — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85.

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Bethel Park recognized for music education

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Bethel Park School District again received the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

Monday, Apr 15

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TV Talk: CBS starts a fire of controversy cutting off Billy Joel, reschedules show

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After promoting “Billy Joel: The 100th at Madison Square Garden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time” for weeks, CBS blundered nationally by cutting off the program mid-“Piano Man” to go to late, local newscasts.

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Karli Thomas tasked with leading Waynesburg's new women's wrestling program

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Karli Thomas has faced down opponents in MMA matches. She has worked her way up to being a purple belt (intermediate level) in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Those challenges, however, might pale compared to her latest venture.

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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces return of 'Hamilton,' other shows for 2024-25 season

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Pittsburgh will get another shot to see smash-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” this fall.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office.

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Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America,…

Saturday, Apr 13

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Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93

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NEW YORK — Robert MacNeil, who created the even-handed, no-frills PBS newscast “The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour” in the 1970s and co-anchored the show with his late partner, Jim Lehrer, for two decades, died on Friday. He was 93.

Friday, Apr 12

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TV Talk: Katherine Amenta out at WPXI-TV

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After anchoring this morning’s newscasts, Katherine Amenta is no longer with WPXI-TV.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 12-14

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It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

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LONDON — Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.

5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 12 - 14

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Indoor or outdoor, artsy or active — there are plenty of activities to pick from this weekend in Westmoreland County.

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Western Pennsylvania businesses plan events around Taylor Swift album release

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On April 19, superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift will add another “era” to her discography with her new album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Anticipation is building among her fans — who refer to themselves as “Swifties” — and…

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10 things to remember about O.J. Simpson

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LOS ANGELES — Ten things to remember about O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back-turned actor who was acquitted of murdering his wife and her friend.

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Purdue's Zach Edey joins Ralph Sampson as two-time winners of the John R. Wooden Award

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LOS ANGELES — Zach Edey of Purdue became the second two-time John R. Wooden Award winner as the nation’s top men’s college basketball player Wednesday.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Morning Roundup: Sudden Little Thrills music festival coming; Irish Festival lineup announced; Steel City Duck Derby details

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Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 10: