HOT NEWS 33 August 16 2024
Lee Daniels latest movie ‘Delivered is in theaters Aug 16th and it starts streaming on Netflix August 30th. The horror movie stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Monique and Anjanue Taylor Ellis.
Author Terry McMillans first movie for the Lifetime Network’ Tempted by Love is airing August 17th starring Garcelle Beauvais, Lela Rochon, and Lorretta Devine. Taye Diggs and Meagan Goode will be starring in the movie ‘Forever” Saturday August 24th. The movie is about a military man who returns from the Military and finds out is his wife wants a divorce. He then meets a policewoman with 3 kids, and they find love.
Halle Berry is coming to Netflix! The Oscar winner is teaming up with Mark Wahlberg in the Spy Thriller ‘The Union’ where they play Former high school sweethearts caught in an espionage thriller overseas. The Union starts streaming on August 16th.
Morris Chestnut has joined the cast of Reasonable Doubt the HULU Show starring Emayatzy Corinealdi returns to streaming August 22.
Mariah Carey is headed to Philly in an all-new Holiday Show at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday DECEMBER 3. She’s also returning to Las Vegas in an all-new residency in December. Also returning to Las Vegas get ready for Janet Jackson
Kevin Hart has added another show to his residency at The Met Broad and Poplar. The added show is Thursday 5TH. It’s the Acting My Age Tour..
Bad Boys 4 with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is now available to buy on Video on Demand.
Singer Cher and future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cher is ready to tell all. She's releasing not one but two books' autobiographies based on her life. The first volume comes out this Fall.
Check out who's coming to the Dell Music Center 33rd and Ridge in August
Friday August 16th a tribute to Philadanco and Joan Myers Brown with Bloodstone, The Manhattans, Gerald Alston, Blue Magic and Lenny Williams. Harry Williams from Bloodstone recently turned 80 and he has announced his plans for Retirement. August 16th will be his last performance in Philly
Tamia, En Vogue, After 7 Thursday August 22
Kurtis Blow Breakwater Lady B’s Basement party, Sunday August 25th
Chaka Khan, Zapp Band Thurs August 29 ,
Jodeci, Next, Saturday Aug 31
El Debarge, Joe, Kenny Lattimore Sunday Sept 1st Patty Jackson Part in The Park.
Usher is also coming to Philly! Friday August 30 and August 31st at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets are on sale now.
Tariji P Henson, Terrance Howard and Don Cheadle have joined the cast of the new Kevin Hart Peacock movie ‘Fight Night. The story is set in 1970 Muhammad Ali makes a return to boxing after being banned and it's the biggest fight night of the year. At the same time the elite and rich of Atlanta come together for a big party where they are robbed. Kevin Hart is producing this movie which also stars Samuel L Jackson and South Jersey native Dexter Darden (Maze Runner) is playing Muhammad Ali. The Limited Series starts Streaming on Peacock September 5th
Captain America: Brave New World is coming to Theatres and Disney Plus February of 2025. Actor Anthony Mackie steps in the new Captain America and Harrison Williams is playing The President of the US.
Singer Jeffrey Osborne is coming to Atlantic City November 23rd at Caesars.
Jamie and Cameron Diaz play Husband and Wife in the movie ‘Back in Action’ coming to Netflix in November. It was during the filming of this movie that Foxx had to Hospitalized for a mysterious illness.
Congratulations Singer Ashanti and Rapper Nelly, the married couple recently welcomed a baby boy a few days ago.
Get Well wishes going out to Brandon Casey of the 90’s hit group ‘Jagged Edge. He was recently in his second car crash in less than a year. Casey 48 suffered a broken Neck, broken ribs, a fractured skull and multiple injuries he is lucky to be alive.
The 76th Annual Emmy Awards are airing Sunday September 15th on ABC. Abbott Elementary, The Disney Plus Japanese Historical +Drama Shogun are among the nominees.
The Kennedy Center Honors are happening December 8thand will air on CBS December 23rd. Singer Bonnie Rait, The Apollo Theater, Filmmaker Frances Ford Coppola and The Grateful Dead are among those being honored.
Season 26 of The Voice returns September 23rd with new Judges Snoop Dogg , Singer Michael Buble, Gwen Stefani and Reba McIntire.
The Supremes at Earls all you can eat movie is coming to Hulu on August 23rd. Th movie stars Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Adoba, Aunjane Elliss Taylor and Mehki Phifer.
Actor Aldis Hodge is the new Alex Cross based on the bestselling Alex Cross book series by James Patterson. It’s coming November 14 to Prime Video.
The New Racing car drama F1 Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris is coming to Theaters next Summer.
The new Smurfs movie will be featuring the voices of Rihanna and Oscar Winner Octavia Spencer.
Pat Sajak is returning to Wheel of Fortune. He's serving as a consultant for the new season with Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, and he and Vanna will be host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on Oct. 7th.
The new season Abbott Elementary returns to ABC on October 9th
Babyface is coming to Atlantic City. Friday December 13th at The Tropicana Showroom.
NeNe Leakes has returned to reality TV in the Lifetime Show ‘Outrageous Love’ Looking at the ups and downs in relationships with couples.
The Story of Celine Dion and her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome is coming to Prime. I won’t let this define me I am Celine. The 55-year-old Singing sensation is battling a rare Auto Immune Neurological Disorder that causes Muscle Stiffness and Painful Spasms, only 330 suffer from this in the US. The Documentary is streaming now.
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The Jacksons are coming to Atlantic City. Friday October 25th at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City.
Get ready for the 2025 Honorees for the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Nia Long, Fantasia, Sherri Sheperd, Prince, Jane Fonda, The Isley Brothers, Rapper Busta Ryhmes, and Actor Courtney B Vance to name a few.
Tyler Perry is teaming up with Faith Based Leader Devon Franklin to do Faith based movies on Netflix.
Questlove of The Roots and Tonight Show Fame has released his latest book on the History of Hip Hop. His latest book Hip Hop is History talks about growing up in Philly in a musical family and interviewing some of the most influential figures i Hip Hop Sugar Hill Gang, Kanye West, Run DMC, Lil Wayne, Biggie, Nas and Eminem just to name a few.
CBS Mornings and former NFL Player Nate Burleson has been named the new host of Hollywood Squares. Drew Barrymore will be the Center Square. The show will air on CBS and kick off early next year.
Congratulations to Quincy Jones he’s getting an honorary Academy Award at the 15th Annual Governors Award in November.
Katt Williams is preparing a whole new show for next year. ‘Heaven on Earth’ is coming to Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Saturday April 5th.
Tyler Perry has tapped Tariji P Henson to star in his next movie for Netflix. The Movie will also star Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glyn Turman and Sinbad. Perry will write and direct the movie.
A new date has been set for the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight. The new date is November 15th. Paul is 27 and Tyson will be 58 at the time of the fight. Will Tyson be heathy for this bout with his Ulcers and Sciatic pain. The fight is airing on Netflix.
The Neflix Comedy show The Upshaws with Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes is ending. 12 new episodes have been ordered and the show will wrap up in early 2025
Marlon Wayans has a brand-new comedy special on Prime Video on. ‘Good Grief’ was filmed at the apollo theatre.
The Game Show Jeopardy is getting a spinoff on Prime Video. Pop Culture Jeopardy will feature topics on music, film, TV, stage and sports.
The 50th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live is happening next year February 16th with a three hour special.
Martin Lawrence is going back to his roots with a nationwide Comedy Tour ‘y'all know what time it is’. He’s coming to Atlantic City Saturday January 25th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
The Grammy Awards will be announced November 8th, and the 67th annual Grammy Awards will air on February 2nd.
Kirk Franklin is coming back to Philly with his reunion tour on September 6th at The Wells Fargo Center. Special guests include Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond.
Upcoming shows in the area
Nicki Minaj Sept. 4th at the Wells Fargo Center
Maxwell, Jazmine Sullivan and October London at The Wells Fargo Center Sept. 23
Tiffany Haddish at Parx Casino Sept. 27th
Friday Oct. 25th The Jackson at the Hard Rock and Casino in Atlantic City
Kevin Harts new Netflix comedy Special about his Mark Twain Award is airing on Netflix.
Mufasa the Prequel to Disneys The Lion King is coming to theaters Dec.20. Featuring the voices of BEYONCE her daughter Blue Ivy Carter and Donnald Glover. The movie tells the story of a young Mufassa and Scars.
The American Music awards are coming to CBS on Sunday October 6th.
Congrats to the 2024 Inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Ceremony is happening October 19th in Cleveland and will air on Disney Plus. The New inductees include Mary J Blige, Kool and The Gang, A Tribe called Quest, Dionne Warwick, Cher, The Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Big Mama Thornton, Producer Norman Whitfield, Record Exec Suzanne De Passe and Jimmy Buffett.
Tyler Perry has just signed a multi-year deal with the BET Network. All of his shows have been renewed including Sistas, All the Queens Men, The Oval. And get ready for another Madea Movie later this year. Madeas Destination Wedding is coming to Netflix later this year.
Malcolm Jamal Warner has joined the cast of the Angela Bassett ABC Show 9-1-1.
Good News for Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold their CBS Comedy show The Neighbors has been renewed for a 7th season.
Shemar Moore’s show S.W.A.T. is coming back for a full season on CBS.
Gladiator 2 with Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Pedro Pasqual hits theatres Nov. 22nd.Denzei is currently filming a new Spike Lee movie Called High, Low with Rapper Ice Spice.
Actor/ Comedian Kevin Hart is coming home. The Philly Native is embarking on a series of intimate shows. Hart will be at the Met Broad and Poplar Dec. 4th .
Congrats to Tamron Hall. Her latest book is topping the best sellers list with her latest book ‘Watch where They Hide’. This Fall her first ever cookbook A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous N0-Pressure Fun in the kitchen. Her daily talk show the Tamron Hall Show has been renewed for a 6th season.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s latest The Light We Carry is now available in Paperback form.
The ABC TV show Greys Anatomy has been renewed for a 21st Season and the ABC show 9-1-1 with Angela Bassett has been renewed for an 8th season.
A lot of exciting shows are coming to Philly next year at the Academy of Music Ensemble Arts Philly is presenting the Michael Jackson Musical “MJ” Jan. 8-19
The Wiz June 3-15, this year it’s Hamilton Oct 29th-Nov 23
Patti Labelle is coming to Atlantic City Friday June 7 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Maxwell, Jazmine Sullivan and October London Tuesday September 24th at Wells Fargo Center. The Serenade Tour.
Production on the Michael Jackson Movie has wrapped up. Director Antoine Fugua (Training Day) is directing. Jemaine Jacksons son Jafaar will be playing to King of Pop. The movie will cover his triumphs, the Highs and Lows of his career and well as his creative genius side. Philly Native Colman Domingo will be playing Joe Jackson in the movie. Joe was the Patriarch of the Family. Actress Nia Long will be playing Mom Katherine Jackson. The movie is coming out in thevSpring of 2025.Actor Larenz Tate has also been added to the cast as Berry Gordy. And Actor Kendrick Patrick is playing Quincy Jones. The MJ Musical is on its way to Philly.at the Academy of Music in 2025.
Quinta Brunson is teaming up with Bill Hader, and Bowen Yang for an animated version of the Dr Seuss classic Cat in The Cat. The Emmy Winning Actress from Abott Elementary is also going to be the keynote Speaker at the upcoming Commencement address for Temple University.
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are joining forces again for the Apple TV Movie High/Low.
Get ready for the Boyz to Men Bio pic. A movie is being made about the bestselling R&B Group of all time.
Simon Cowell the Judge who brought us American Idol and Americas Got Talent is developing a new talent show for Netflix.
SWV and Xscape are teaming up for season 2 of their reality Show on Bravo.
Oscar Winning Actor Denzel Washington is headed back to Broadway to star in a new adaptation of Othello with Jake Gyllenhaal. Othello returns in 2025.
Eddie Murphy is teaming up with KeKe Palmer for his new Prime Movie ‘The Pickup. It's a heist comedy that they are currently filming in Atlanta. Tim Story from the Barber Shop Movies is directing.
Author Terry McMillan is coming to the Lifetime network with a series of mov
The Nominees have been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who is going into the Hall. We will find out in the few weeks. The nominees include Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinead O’Conner, Mary J Blige, The Dave Matthews Band, Éric B and Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool and the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Sade, A Tribe called Quest and Ozzy Osborne. The ceremony will air later this year on Disney Plus and ABC.
Actor Colman Domingo has to be the Hottest Actor in Hollywood. The west Philly Native is starring in the Netflix Movie on Rustin, about Civil Rights Activist Bayard Rustin. Rustin was the Orchestrator of the March on Washington but never got the credit because he was an openly Gay Man. He has signed to play Joe Jackson in the Michael Jackson movie ‘MJ’ Directed by Antione Fuqua (Training Day) and he will Star and Direct in a movie about Nat King Cole) .
The Dionne Warwick movie is finally happening. Actress Singer Teyanna Taylor is playing the Legendary Singer.
Vivica A. Fox keeps a gig. She is going to be hosting a food competition show where families compete with their recipes. 10 thousand dollars is up for grabs.
Actor Anthony Anderson and Marsai Martin from Black ish fame are joining forces with Oscar Winner Viola Davis for the Thriller G20. The is about Terrorist who take over the G20 Summitt and Davis plays the President of the United States.
Rapper/Actor Ludacris is coming to BET Plus he’s going to star in a dramedy about his life.
Actor Jaleel White (Urkel Family Matters) has a new game show. Flipside will air on CBS stations. The game show is about whoever has the best Intuition on Human Behavior.
The Wiz is has returned to Broadway. Singer Avery Wilson who was season 3 of the Voice will be laying the scarecrow. Singer Deborah Cox is playing Glenda the good Witch and Wayne Brady is playing oz. Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is producing the show along with her husband Todd. Singer Nichelle Lewis a Singer and Songwriter from Virginia will be playing Dorothy. She was discovered on Tik Tok. The revival hits Broadway next Spring.
I am now part of the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame. My bronze plague is on Broad Street. Broad and Pine in front of The University of The Arts.
Judge Greg Mathis is joining The Byron Allen TV Network with a new court show Judge Mathis debuts this Fall.
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