Hot News 25 June 19th, 2026
We remember Longtime Movie Critic Gene Shalitt. Shalit worked for the Today Show for many years. He was 100.
We also remember Danny Simmons the older brother of music Giant Russel Simmons. Simmons was an artist, Poet and Philanthropist. He was 72.
R.I.P. Fred Alexander Jr. Also known as Big Fred was a drummer and Songwriter for akeside. The Barefoot Drummer was a part of the group for 49 years. Lakeside was best known for the 180 hit Fantastic Voyage.
The Summer of 2026 is going to be hot...Preparations are going on now for Wawa Welcome America. 16 Days of food, Fun, Fireworks and Entertainment celebrating the nations 250 birthday. Everything kicks off today at 12 noon until 5PM with a block party at 7th and Arch. Juneteenth June 19 with DJ Jazzy Jeff , Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick at the African American Museum .
Saturday June 20th Meek Mill and Friends..Lit in AC Boardwalk Hall..Rapper T.I. and Eve
Eve is appearing in a free concert Thursday June 25th at the Dell Music Center along with Singer Mya. This all part of wawa Welcome America.
Gospel Sensation Kirk Franklin headlining Gospel on Independence Sunday June 28th It’s a free concert on Independance Hall. R&B artists PinkSweat$ headlining the new 3 days festival Philly
June 2nd a Thursday It’s Queen Latifah WITH THE us Army field and Soldiers office.
The Lineup is set for The July 4th One Philly Unity Concert. Everything is happening on the Ben Franklin Parkway with Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots with special guests Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kathy Sledge, State Property, Freeway,Beenie Siegel, Young Gunz, Peedi Crack, Seal, Infinity Song. This is a free concert on the parkway. rain or Shine. Doors open at 3pm.showtime at 5pm... hosted by Comedian Wanda Sykes. More details are coming and more acts to be announced.
Check out the lineup for the Dell Music Center
Thursday July 9th Patti Labelle, Avery Sunshine, Pieces of a Dream and Jeff Bradshaw
Thursday July 16 Kem, Tamia
Saturday July 18th Gospel Under the Stars with Taha Cobbs Leonard and special guests
Thursday July 23 Anthony Hamilton, Joe and Jon B
Thursday July 30th Dru Hill, Intro, and No Question
Thursday August 13th Gregory Poter, Layhka Hathaway, Jamison Ross, and Carol Riddick
Thursday August 20th Atlantic Starr, SOS Band, Evelyn Champaign King, Klymaxx
Thursday August 27th Keyshia Cole and Mario
Saturday August 29th Party in the park Jeffrey Osborne,The Whispers, Howard Hewitt
What's next for the Oscar Winning Member of The Roots Quest Love his new documentary about Earh wind and fire that is streaming now on HBO and HBO MAX. It is the best documentary I have ever seen. This documentary is a must see.
it’s a celebration for Eddie Murphy by the American Film Institute. The celebration Features Special Guests Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, Spike Le, Stevie Woner, Jennifer Hudson and more. His career has redefined comedy and left a lasting impact on audiences around the world. The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy is streaming now on Netflix
The hottest Comedian on the Planet Mojo Brooks is coming to Philly Friday November 13th t the Met Broad and Poplar.
Get ready for Super Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis they are bringing their Las Vegas revue to Parx Casino in Bensalem on Friday October 30. Special guests include Morris Day, Ruben Studdard and Shanice. Tickets are on sale now
Sheinelle Jones from the Today Show and Jenna and Sheinelle on NBC has a new book out, Through Mom’s Eyes, Simple Wisdom from Mothers who raised extraordinary Humans. The book is out and features Mothers including Oraacene Price the mother of Venus and Serena. Alma Wahlberg is the mother of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg. And Tina Ann Drew, the mother of Jessicaa and Ashley Simpson, the name a few.
Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire at the Xfinity Mobile Arena Thursday July 16th
Tickets are on sale now Jill Scott who is returning home to Philadelphia July 24th,25th and 27th at the Met Broad and Poplar.
Ne-Yo and Akon July 25th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden New Jersey.
DJ Cassidy is coming to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City. The night will feature 20 Iconic Hip Hop Artists Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, Monie Love and Special Ed to name a few. Friday, August 7th.
Bruno Mars the Romantic Tour with Leon Thomas, Anderson Paak, Victoria, Monet Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 1 and 2 at Lincoln Financial Field.
TLC, Salt N Pepa and Envogue September 13th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavillion
Boyz II Men with the Philly Pops September 18th at the Mann Center for the performing Arts
Music Theater in Philly is also going to be hot as Ensemble Arts Philly Unveil a new Broadway Season featuring Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Great Gatsby and Hells Kitchen to name a few.
Toy Story 5 is set for release next year on June 19th. It’s Toys VS Tech as Buzz, Woodie and Jessie face a new threat to playtime.
Debbie Alen will be one of the Executive Producers when the A Different World reboot debuts on Netflix. The story will focus on the daughter of Dwayne Wade and Whitley. Rapper/Actor Method Man and Jada Pinkett Smith are part of the cast. The reboot starts streaming on September 24th
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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