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A's GM Beane proud of the 'Moneyball' legacy

2012-02-11T00:20:04-05:00

Billy Beane's influence on using baseball statistics and economics in building a team has stretched from the diamond to the silver screen.

He may even help Brad Pitt win an Oscar before he leads the Oakland Athletics to a World Series championship.

Review: Netflix and Hulu's new scripted originals

2012-02-10T23:32:31-05:00

Within just over a week, Netflix and Hulu are both debuting their first stabs at original scripted programming.

The shows amount to a milestone in Internet television, an early sign of the leveling between broadcasting and streaming. Programming options between TV and the Web are increasingly separated by little more than the "video source" button on your remote.

Davis, Dujardin win lead honors at SAG awards

2012-01-29T22:37:42-05:00

The Deep South drama "The Help" won three prizes Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including best actress for Viola Davis and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer.

"The Help" also claimed the guild's ensemble award, the show's equivalent of a best-picture prize.

[VIDEO] "The Streets": World's first urban snowboarding park opens at Seven Springs

2012-01-19T22:18:07-05:00

Around 200 people were lined up on Thursday afternoon to shred up Seven Springs Mountain Resort's newest attraction - the world's first urban snowboard park. The chain-cutting ceremony - because cutting ribbons is too lame - happened at 4 p.m. and the public got their first taste of the course.

Kelly Clarkson announces new tour; War Memorial visit

2011-11-14T17:41:08-05:00

Grammy award-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson announced the dates for her “Stronger Tour 2012,” in support of her fifth album, which released in late October. The tour is set to begin on Jan. 13 at the MGM Grand Theater in Mashantucket, Conn. Shortlly after, Clarkson will make her only appearance in the tri-state area on Jan. 28 at the Cambria County War Memorial. Hit the jump for ticket information (and find out how to get them early!)

Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dazzles In U.S. Winter Tour Opener

2011-11-14T16:20:51-05:00

An extravaganza of light and sound captivated the crowd Friday afternoon as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra took over the stage for the first of two performances at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township.

The kick-off to their 2011 U.S. winter tour brought a high-energy combination of light shows, lasers, pyrotechnics and moving video screens synchronized to music.

'The Boss' to be honored at Philly Constitution Center

2011-10-27T20:35:49-04:00

On the anniversary of the date Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in 1975, the National Constitution Center announced this week that it will be the only venue to host the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s must-see exhibition, “From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen.”

Master guitarist, Internet sensation Andy McKee to appear at Philadelphia cafe

2011-10-27T15:49:27-04:00

It could be argued that if it weren't for the advent of the Internet and social networking the world may have never heard of guitarist Andy McKee.

Hollywood hacking case victims include Johansson

2011-10-13T20:07:15-04:00

A Florida man was charged with hacking into celebrity email accounts in a computer invasion scheme that led to the posting of private and revealing information, including nude photos of actress Scarlett Johansson, on the Internet, federal authorities said Wednesday.

Christopher Chaney, 35, of Jacksonville, was arrested without incident as part of a yearlong investigation of celebrity hacking that authorities dubbed "Operation Hackerazzi."

Crisis averted: 'The Simpsons' renewed for two more seasons

2011-10-08T00:19:18-04:00

Fans of "The Simpsons" can breathe a "d'oh!" of relief: The animated series was renewed Friday for two more seasons.

A contract dispute with the show's voice cast had threatened to end the series, but Fox announced it will air through seasons 24 and 25.

The animated series about the Simpson family, including dad Homer and his familiar "D'oh!" is TV's longest-running scripted nighttime series. In its announcement, the network gave Homer a celebratory quote: "Woo hoo! I outlasted Andy Rooney!"