HOT NEWS 28 July 18 2025
The 77th Annual Emmy Awards are happening Sept. 14th on CBS and Paramount. Will it be a big night for Abbott Elementary. The Hit ABC Comedy Show is up for five Emmy Awards in Cluding Best Actress in a comedy Show Quinta Brunson. Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Show Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James. Best Comedy show and Writing.
Kem at the Borgata Hotel and Casino Saturday July 19th
Who's coming to the Dell Music Center this Summer?
Anthony Hamilton, Tamar Braxton and Lyfe Jennings Thursday July 24th
Philadanco Annual Founders Day Show July 25th
Dru Hill and SWV, Thursday July 31
Boney James, Maysa, Mike Philips, Pamela Williams Thursday August 7th
Atlantic Starr, Midnight Starr and Rose Royce Thursday August 14th
Tye Tribbett and Kierra Sheard Thursday August 21
Lady B’s Basement Party Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Stetsasonic, The Alumi Kwame and Monie Love
Xscape featuring Lloyd Thursday August 28th
Patty Jacksons Party in the Park with Jeffrey Osborne, After 7 and heatwave Saturday Aug 30th.
At the movies its Superman with Philadelphia Native David Corenswet, I know what you did last Summer and the new Smurfs movie featuring the voice of Rihanna as a Smurfette
Wicked the Live Musical Concert is coming to NBC with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande November 6th before the release of Wicked for Good Nov. 21. Wicked part one is now streaming on Peacock
Tyler Perry is back with Another Madea Movie on Netflix it’s Madeas Destination Wedding. Her Great Neice is getting married in The Bahamas. In other Tyler Perry news, his latest movie ‘Straw’ is streaming on Netflix. The movie Stars Tariji P Henson as a woman who’s trying to get by in the face of overwhelming odds. The movie also stars Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor and Glyn Turman
Congratulations to the 2026 Class getting Stars on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Robin Roberts, Shaquielle O’Neal, Actor Keith David, The Clark Sisters, and Actress Demi Moore to name a few.
Idris Elba teams up with Jon Cena for the action-Comedy Heads of State now streaming on Prime.
Former Editor in Chief of Essence Magazine Susan L Taylor is gracing the Cover of its 55th Anniversary Edition.
It’s Singer Lizzo on the cover of Women's Health Magazine talking about her incredible weight loss.
Maxwell is coming to the Borgata Hotel and Casino Sept. 5th
The Queens Tour is coming to Atlantic City Saturday October 4th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills and Gladys Knight
Get ready for Brandy and Monica The Boy is Mine Tour is coming to Atlantic City at The Boardwalk Hall. Saturday November 22nd. Also on the Bill.... Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and recent American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts. Tickets are on sale now..
The new Sports Racing Drama F1 Movie is in theaters. The movie stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and Javier Bardem. Also, in theaters Jurassic Park Rebirth with Scarlett Johanson, Johnathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali.
Season Three of the Proud Family kicks off August 6th on Disney Plus. This season in addition to series regulars Kyla Pratt and Tommy Davidson the animated series will feature the voices of Kirk Franklin, Tiffany Haddish, Al Roker, Keke Palmer and Billy Porter.
Eddie Murphy has a new Prime movie coming out on Aug 6th ‘The Pickup’ with Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer.
The Ryan Coogler Michael B Jordan is available now to video on Demand. The home release is packed with featurettes and 18 minutes of deleted scenes. It's also streaming on HBO Max.
Rapper Snoop Dogg returns to The Voice Season 28 next season as a Judge. He will be joined by Nial Horan, Reba McIntyre, and Michael Buble. Snoop just signed a new development deal with NBC and he’s going to be hosting their New Years Eve Special.
Basketball Great Michael Jordan is returning to Basketball. Jordan will be joining NBC as a special contributor to their NBA Games.
Congratulations to the latest inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary Songwriter and Producer Thom Bell. He wrote many great songs for the Stylistics, The Spinners and The Delphonics. Philly Native Chubby Checker who is best known for the ‘The Twist. Rappers Outkast, and Salt and Pepa. 80’s star Cyndi Lauper and the Rock band The White Stripes just to name a few
Michael B Jordans latest movie ‘Sinners directed by Ryan Coogler is in theaters.
Philly Native and Tony Award winning Actor Leslie Odom Jr returns to Broadways Hamilton. Odom is back as Aaron Burr and they celebrate 10 years on Broadway
The TLC Musical Crazy Sexy Cool could be headed to Broadway after the musical hits Washington DC. A musical about the 90’s Girl Group Left Eye, Chili, TBOZ featuring their songs No Scrubs, and Waterfalls to name a few could be on Broadway by next year.
Get ready for Uncle Charlies Cookout with Charlie Wilson, Babyface, Kc Hailey and El Debarge. Sunday Sept. 14th at the Mann 52nd and Parkside
The ABC Comedy Abbott Elementary has been renewed for a 5th season. The show created by Quinta Brunson a Philly Native is a big hit for ABC.
After nearly 20 years the Wayans Brothers are returning to the Scary movie franchise.
What's next for the Oscar Winning Member of The Roots Quest Love. He’s working on a new documentary about Earh wind and fire.
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.
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are joining forces again for the Apple TV Movie High/Low coming out in August.
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.
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