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Thursday, Apr 18

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

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Betts shared lead guitar duties with Duane Allman in the original Allman Brothers Band to help give the group its distinctive sound and create a new genre: Southern rock.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Jason Mackey: South Fayette's Justin Watson celebrates Super Bowl in unique, heartwarming way

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Former South Fayette receiver Justin Watson celebrated his third Super Bowl with his grandma at her retirement home on Tuesday.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Joe Grushecky announces two new albums are on the way

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Pittsburgh legend Joe Grushecky is set to return on two new albums, his “Houserocker: A Joe Grushecky Anthology,” and a new Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers album, “Can’t Outrun A Memory.”

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Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked,’ announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’

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Universal Pictures’ upcoming releases include the big screen adaptation of “Wicked,” “Twisters” and the newly announced sequel to “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Thursday, Apr 4

12

Carnegie Museum of Art opening 2024 Film Series with 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

The second CMOA Film Series kicks off April 27 and will continue monthly through Nov. 30

Friday, Mar 29

15

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

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Gossett always thought of his early career as a reverse Cinderella story, with success finding him from an early age and propelling him forward, toward his Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman.”

Thursday, Mar 28

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Paramount+ sets June release date for locally shot 'Mayor of Kingstown' season 3

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“Mayor of Kingstown” is still filming its third season throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Wednesday, Mar 27

11

'American Rust' supporting cast talk season 2 journeys ahead of Prime Video release

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The name of the game in the locally shot crime drama's second season: “More drama, more mystery.”

Saturday, Mar 23

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Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal

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The princess’s poignant video, in which she spoke about the “huge shock” and “incredibly tough couple of months” for her family after her diagnosis, came after weeks of frenzied speculation on social media about her health and well-being.

Friday, Mar 22

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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

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The video announcement came after weeks of speculation spread on social media about her whereabouts and health since she was hospitalized in January for unspecified abdominal surgery.

Thursday, Mar 21

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See that girl, watch that scene, as 'Mamma Mia!' tour takes over Benedum Center

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The latest “Mamma Mia!” national tour will set up shop at Downtown’s Benedum Center from March 26-31.

Sunday, Mar 17

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‘I smiled when I saw it’: What the recent addition of Michael A. Taylor means for the Pirates

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The Pirates surprised plenty of people by adding Michael A. Taylor recently. Here’s a look at why he signed and what he brings.

Friday, Mar 15

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Wildly popular as a pop-up, Fet Fisk sets an opening date for its Bloomfield restaurant

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James Beard Award nominated as a pop-up, it'll move into full service at the end of the month

Thursday, Mar 14

11

Baby assassins and blue giants highlight Row House's 2024 Japanese Film Festival

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Friday will mark the start of Row House Lawrenceville’s seventh Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival.

Sunday, Mar 10

21

'Oppenheimer' wins best picture at Academy Awards

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Jimmy Kimmel is back as host. Past winners are flocking back as presenters. And a big studio epic is poised for a major awards haul.

Thursday, Mar 7

12

Who will win — and who should win — at the 2024 Oscars

It’s finally time to predict who will be honored by the Academy during Sunday’s telecast.

Monday, Mar 4

16

Prime Video drops first trailer for Western Pa.-shot 'American Rust: Broken Justice'

Prime Video also revealed when “American Rust” season one will be available to stream.

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Chris 'Mort' Mortensen, an award-winning reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning. He was 72.

Friday, Mar 1

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Wednesday, Feb 28

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Richard Lewis, humorously morose comedian who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76

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Comedy Central named Lewis one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time and he earned a berth in GQ magazine’s list of the “20th Century’s Most Influential Humorists.”

Monday, Feb 12

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Travis Kelce brings home the hardware to hold up his 'end of the bargain' with Taylor Swift

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shook off a frustrating first half and held up his end of the bargain for girlfriend Taylor Swift.

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Taylor Swift chugs beer, cuddles Blake Lively and gets mobbed as Chiefs beat 49ers in the Super Bowl

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Taylor Swift was smothered by her celebrity suite-mates at Allegiant Stadium when her significant other Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs clinched an overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Tuesday, Feb 6

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Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith dies at 62 after battling stomach cancer

“Beer For My Horses” singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. He was 62.

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'I wish we could dress like this every day': Madonna fans channel her style for PPG Paints performance

“I love [Madonna’s] lioness ability to express herself and blaze her own trails,” another fan said.

Friday, Feb 2

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Carl Weathers, actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies at 76

Weathers was perhaps most closely associated with Apollo Creed, who made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976’s “Rocky,” starring Sylvester Stallone.

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Pittsburgh native Loren Allred found her voice on 'America's Got Talent.' So, what's next?

Allred barely missed making the finals on Monday’s episode of the NBC talent competition show.

Sunday, Jan 28

North Side's Loren Allred is the greatest show on 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'

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The “Britain’s Got Talent” alumnus and “Never Enough” originator has officially stepped into the spotlight.

Friday, Jan 26

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