Entertainment News Friday January 7th 2022
At the movies it’s the female action movie ‘The 355. The movie stars Jessica Chastain and Oscar Winner Lupita Y’ongo as female spys.
We remember Actor Max Julien. Julien passed away on his birthday New Years day he was 88. Julien is best known for his role as Goldie in the 1973 movie The Mack. He also starred in the movie Thomasina and Bushrod with the late Vonetta McGee and he wrote the screenplay for the movie Cleopatra Jones starring Tamara Dobson.
We also remember Betty White. The Entertainment Icon died on New Years eve. Betty White died peacefully in her sleep she was 99 years old three weeks short of her 100th birthdayJanuary 17th. As an entertainer and an animal Activist she was a force to be reckoned with her kind spirit and beautiful smile. Known for the TV Classics The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls she was a great entertainer..
We Remember Singer Jessie Daniels of the Music group The Force MD’s. Jessie D was 57 years old. He passed away this week. Daniels had left the group a few years ago. The Force Md’s were best known for the hit songs ‘Tender Love’ Love is a house, Tears and Here I go again. Daniels is the 4th member of the group that has died. Stevie D was Daniels Nephew and he is the only surviving member of the Force MD’s.
The Netflix series Bridgerton is returning March 25th. The second season of the Shonda Rhimes drama will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton and his search for a wife.
Oscar Winner Viola Davis has released her first book ‘Finding Me’. The book focuses on her life and acting career.
Kel Mitchell is back! In the 90’s Mitchell was a part of the Nickelodeon show ‘All That’ and teaming up with Keenan Thompson in the show Keenan and Kel and the movie Good Burger. Mitchell the father of four is now a Pastor and he has just released his first book. The book is a daily devotional ‘Blessed Mode 90 days to develop your Faith.
Darryl McDaniels DMC of Run DMC has released his first childrens book ‘Darryl’s Dream’ about a shy 3rd grader trying to find his voice.
The box office will be hot this year. Some of the most anticipated movies include Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoey Kravitz in March.
Tom Cruise has two big movies coming out this year. Top Gun Maverick with Insecure star Jay Ellis is opening Memorial Day Weekend. And Mission Impossible 7 hittingtheaters in The Fall. Acclaimed Director Jordan Peele has Keke Palmer and Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluyah in the thriller ‘NOPE’. The animated Spiderman ‘Spiderman across the Spiderverse the adventures of Miles Morales hits theaters Oct. 7th. The movie will feature the voice of Issa Rae as Spiderwoman Jessica Drew. Black Panther 2: Wakanda Foreveris scheduled for a November release and the Long awaited Avatar 2 in December.
Jimmy Fallon of Tonight show fame also has a new show on NBC. The show called ‘That’s My Jam’ features celebrities competing in musical and dance inspired games. The variety show will also feature Philly Natives Musician Adam Blackstone and DJ Aktive.
The 8th and final season of Blackish has kicked off on ABC. Anthony Anderson the star of Blackish has already landed a new gig. Anderson is returning to Law and Order when the show starts its revival next year.
Get ready for Judge Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey is playing the Judge and Jury is his new show Tuesday nightson ABC. Also on ABC It’s Abbott Elementary. The comedy stars West Philly Native Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams.
Actress Keisha Knight Pulliam who is best known as Rudy on the Cosby Show has a new documentary onthe OWN Network. ‘Eggs over Easy’. The show is about health concerns of Black Women including Fertility . Singer/Actress Andra Day also appears in the documentary which discusses miscarriages, IVF, Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids.
Congrats to Philly Native Egypt Sherrod and her husband Mike. The brand new show ‘Married to Real Estate’ launches January 13th on HGTV.
Mike Epps is coming back to Philly. Saturday January 15th he’s doing a show at The Liacouras Center.
Singer Bobby Brown is coming to Philly at Rivers Casino Saturday January 15th
The biggest names in Old School Hip Hop will be in Atlantic City Sunday January 16th. Big Daddy Kane, KRS1, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Kid n Play, Uncle Luke , Roxanne Shante, Monie Love , Kwame and many more.
Get ready for the Janet Jackson Documentary’ Her story to tell’ debuting Friday January 28th and Saturday January 29th on Lifetime and the A&E networks. The documentary was five years in the making. I hear it’s going to revealing and unfiltered, a look at one of the greatest icons in the industry. The Documentary was produced by Janet and her Brother Randy. The documentary features appearances by Missy Elliott, Q-Tip, Paula Abdul, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L Jackson , Mariah Carey, RebbieJackson, and her mom Katherine Jackson.
Spiderman No Way Home broke starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jamie Foxx and Willem Dafoe broke all kinds of box office numbers to be become the second highest grossing film off all time. This all but assures there will be a fourth installment in the franchise. Now Speaking of Zendaya her HBO Show ‘Euphoria season two is streaming now.
A Journal for Jordan the movie starring Michael B Jordan and Directed by Denzel Washington is set to hit theaters Christmas Day. The movie also stars Chante Adams. A journal for Jordan is the true story of an Iraq war vet who died while in combat but before he died he left a series of letters for his new newborn song. Denzel Washington has another big project. In the movie ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth he teams up with fellow Oscar Winner Frances McDormand In the telling of the Shakespeare classic. It is streaming now on Apple TV and in theaters.
Philly Native Jazmine Sullivan is returning to Philly Friday March 18th at The Met Broad and Poplar. Tickets are on sale now.
The Culture tour is coming to Philly! Thursday February 24th It’s New Edition (Ralph, Bobby, Johnny, Mike, Ronnie, and Ricky) all six members. Charlie Wilson and Jodeci. The concert is happening at The Wells Fargo Center and Tickets are on sale now Wellsfargophilly.com
Beyonces Mom Tina Lawson recently launched a new Show on Facebook Watch. She’s serving up Delicious Gumbo and chatting it with her celebrity friends. Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Kelly Rowland, John David Washington and his Mom Pauletta Washington and Zendaya.Talks with Mama Tina is on Facebook watch now. Beyonce and her grandchildren are singing the Theme song.
Singer K Michelle is coming to Lifetime early next year with a documentary about her journey with plastic surgeries. My killer Body debuts January 28th. The Singer says she wants to help others save their lives.
Rapper Big Daddy Kane is putting together a documentary for Netflix Paragraghs Manifest. Kane is going to be joined by fellow Rappers Snoop Dog, J Cole, Eminem,and Jay Z. Look for Big Daddy Kane MLK Weekend at The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City with the All Stars of Hip Hop.The Lineup includes KRS1, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Monie Love, Uncle Luke, and many more. Sunday January 16th 2022.
The Real Husbands of Hollywood is returning this time to BET Plus. The Real Husbands of Hollywood More Kevin, more problems is back as a six part limited series with Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, JB Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon and Singer Robin Thicke. The show ran on BET 2013-2016. The new version kicks off in February on BET Plus.
Kel Mitchell from the nickelodeon shows All that, Keenan and Kel and the movie Good Burger is now a Pastor. The father of Four has just released his first Daily Devotional. Blessed Mode 90 days to level up your faith.
Devon Franklin and gospel sensation Kirk Franklin are joining forces for a new gospel drama on BET plus called ‘Kingdom Business’ . The 8 episode series will focus on the Gospel Music Industry thru the lenses of Faith, Love and Music. Gospel Legend Yolanda Adams is set to Star.
Next year HBO will be unveiling a new drama series ‘Winning Time Showtime’. The show is based on the rise of the LA Lakers dynasty in the 80’s. the show debuts in March and will focus on the Superstars of that era Magic Johnson,Norm Nixon and Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Power Book 2 ‘Ghost’ Has been renewed for a third season on Starz.
Poet and Activist Amanda Gorman is back with a new book of Poetry ‘Call us what we bring’
Alicia Keys is back with a new double CD entitled ‘Keys’
When will Wendy Williams return to her purplechair? Williams has been battling health issues that as kept her off of TV and she will remain off the air in the month of January. Guests hosts lined for January include Rapper Fat Joe and Remy Ma.Actor Michael Rappaport, Comedians Kim Whitley and Finess Mitchel and Sherri Shepherd to round out the month.
Season 14 of Rupauls Drag show will feature a slew of guests judges including Tariji P Henson, Lizzo, Alicia Keys, Actress Andra Day, Talk show host Loni Love and Comedian Nicole Byers.
Get ready for Harlem a new show on Prime Video called Harlem.The creator of the show is Tracey Oliver the force behind the hit movie ‘Girls Trip’. Harlem stars Meagan Goode, Grace Byers (Empire) and Actor Tyler Lepley. The 10 episode series is about stylish girlfriends. Whoopi Goldberg and Jasmine Sullivan will be making Cameos.
Congratulations to Quest Love of the Roots his documentary ‘Summer of Soul’ won big at the Critics Choice Awards. Summer of Soul which many say was the Black Woodstock won awards for Best Documentary, Best Archived Documentary and Best Music Documentary. Summer of Soul features musical performances from Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone , The Staple Singers, The Temptations and many more. Summer of Soul is now streaming on HULU.
Mary J Blige has new music out and she has returned as Monet on Power Book 2 now streaming on Starz. Power Book 4 Force the story of Tommy Actor Joseph Sikora debuts on Starz Feb 6th 2022. Next years Superbowl halftime show will be paying homage to West Coast Rappers. Dr Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Snoop Dog will be joined by Rapper Eminem and Singer Mary J Blige. The the Superbowl is set for Los Angeles Sunday Feb.13th and is being put together by Jay-Z and Pepsi.
Get ready for the return of The Proud Family. Louder and Prouder is coming to Disney Plus in February.
Comedian Katt Williams is bringing his Comedy Show to Atlantic City Valentines Weekend. The show is happening Saturday February 12th at The Boardwalk Hall.
Stephanie Mills is coming to Atlantic City for the 70’s Soul Jam. Sunday February 20th with the Whispers, Howard Hewitt, and the Stylistics. The show is happening at the Etess Arena inside the Hard Rock Rock Casino in Atlantic City.
Maxwell is back. He just released a new song called ‘Off’ and he’s going on tour in 2022. Maxwell is going on tour with Singer Anthony Hamilton and Joe. They will be in Atlantic City Friday April 1st at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Tickets are on sale now.
The NAACP Image awards are happening Saturday February 26th on BET.
Boyz to Men is coming home February 12th at the Met Broad and Poplar.
Actor YaYa Abdul Mateen is teaming up with Actor Jake Gyllenhaal for the movie ‘Ambulance’ about the biggest Bank Heist in LA History. The movie is coming out in April.
Tracey Morgan has returned with a new season of The Last O.G. on TBS on Tuesday night. Tiffany Haddish is not returning to the show. Haddish only signed on for three seasons and as the show enters its fourth season look for new additions including Philly Native Davine Joy Randolph (My name is Dolemite) Malik Yoba, Wood Harris, Anna Marie Horsford (Amen) and the Original Aunt Viv Actress Janet Hubert.
Actors Danny Glover and Samuel L Jackson will be given Honorary Oscars at this years Academy Awards in March. Will Packer (Think like a Man, Girls Trip) is producing the show.
Good news for Singer Anita Baker and her Friends. Baker now owns all the masters to her music. She has signed a deal with Spotify for streaming and she is putting together a boxed set of her albums.
Iyanla van Zandt is joiningthe podcast world. The R spot is coming out this year.
Eddie Murphy will be teaming up with Actor Jonah Hill in a new movie by Kenya Barris. The comedy is about Clashing culturesand generational differences.
Director Jordan Peele who brought us the movies ‘Us’ and ‘Get Out’ is back to scare us again in his new movie ‘Nope’ starring Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluua and Keke Palmer. The movie is coming out July 22nd 2022.
Oscar Winner Viola Davis is set to all about her life. Her book ‘Finding Me’ will talk about her career, marriage and motherhood. The book is out now.
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