The Joyful noise celebration is coming to the Liacouras Center New Years Day January 1st. Marvin Sapp, Ricky Dillard and the new G, The Clark Sisters, Le’Andria Johnson, and Charles Jenkins. Tickets are on sale now.
Jimmy Fallon of Tonight show fame also has a new show debutingJanuary 3rd 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 kicks off Tuesday January 4th 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 debuting Tuesday Jan. 4th on ABC. Also on that night 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 coming to the 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. The documentary debuts January 4th.
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 January 28th 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.
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 returns to HBO January 9th.
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.
The Matrix 4 Resurrection with Keanu Reeves, Carrie Moss and Jada Pinkett Smith is in theatres and HBO Max. Lawrence Fishburne will not be back as Morpheus. He is being replaced by Actor YaYa Abdul Mateen the 2nd who starred in the latest Candy Man movie.
Philly Native Jazmine Sullivan is returning to Philly Friday March 18th at The Met Broad and Poplar. Tickets are on sale now.
Actor Chris Noth who is best known as Mr Big on the Sex and the City series is being accused by a number of women of sexual assault. The actor has denied the accusations saying all the incidents were consensual. He was recently starring on the CBS reboot of ‘The Equalizer with Queen Latifah and he has been let go from the show.
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.
After 9 years of marriage Faith Leader Devon Franklin and his wife Actress Meagan Goode are divorcing. Goode is currently starring in the Amazon Prime show ‘Harlem. In a statement that they released on social media they said after much prayer and consideration we have decided to go into our futures separately but forever connected.
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.
Actor Dennis Quaid is producinga movie about Country Music great Charley Pride. Pride was known as the Jackie Robinson of Country Music.
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.
Essence Magazine is saluting The Game Changers of 2021. Singer Lizzo, Olympian Simone Biles, and Nicole Hannah Jones the Founder of the 1619 Project. The December issue is on Newstands now.
Kenan Thompson of SNL fame is writing his memoir. For a cool Million dollars Thompson will talk about his career from Nickelodeon, the shows All That, Keenan and Kel, The movie ‘Good Burger’ and more. Thompson holds the record for the longest person on Saturday Night Live. He has been on the show for the past 19 years.
Kevin Harts new drama series True Story with Wesley Snipes is streaming now on Netflix. Lauren London also stars . The 7 episode series focuses on the troubled relationship between two brothers.
Lady Gaga and Adam Driver light up the big screen in the movie ‘House of Gucci’. The movie is based on the 1995 murder of Maurizio Gucci played by Driver. Maurizio as set up for by his wife Patrizia played by Lady Gaga.Patrizia served 18 years in prison for the murder of her husband .
The movie ‘Respect’ starring Jennifer Hudson is now available on Demand and to rent. ‘Respect’ about the life of Aretha Franklin also stars Marlon Wayans, Forest Whitaker and Mary J Blige.
Oscar Winner Halle Berry has a new movie she directs and Stars in the movie ‘Bruised where she plays a disgraced MMS Fighter..
Lot’s of Will Smith news. His Autobiograghy‘Will’ is out now and it’s number 1 on The New York Times Bestseller list. In the book Will he gets candid about his life and rise to superstardom. Will Smith has launched a new six part series on Disney Plus called Welcome to Earth where he travels the world. He also kicked off his You tube series The Best Shape of my Life about his weight loss and mental health Journey 20 Pounds in 20 weeks. His movie ‘King Richard’ about the father of Tennis Sensations Venus and Serena Williams. The movie is in theaters and on HBO MAX now.. Check out Will, and the Williams sisters Venus and Serena on the cover of Entertainment Weekly promoting the movie ‘King Richard’
The All Black western The Harder They Fall with Idris Elba, Regina King, Johnathan Majors and Delroy Lindo is now streaming on Netflix.
Iyanla Van Zandt is opening up about why she left her OWN Show ‘Fix My Life’. Iyanla says it was getting to be too much. She was getting death threats and people showing up at her own looking for advice.
Boyz to Men is coming home February 12th at the Met Broad and Poplar.
Tamron Hall the Daytime Talk Show Diva has written her first book. The book ‘As the Wicked Watch’ is a thriller about a reporter seeking justice for black victims of a serial Killer in Chicago. Her talk show has also been renewed for two more seasons.
Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx is back with a book about how he was raised. The book was inspired by his grandmother who raised him ‘Act Like You Got Some Sense’ is dedicated to his daughters.
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 next year.
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.
Singer Tina Turner has sold the publishing rights to her music, likeness and Image for 50 million dollars to BMG music. The 80 year old Turner is enjoying retirement.
Actors Danny Glover and Samuel L Jackson will be given Honorary Oscars at next years Academy Awards in March. Will Packer (Think like a Man, Girls Trip) is producing the show.
Get ready for the ultimate Richard Pryor Collection! The comic legend passed away in 2005 but he remains the top comedy influencer today. Richard Pryor uncensored features 13 discs and 26 hours of raw uncensored Richard Pryor. Pryors widow Jennifer joined forces with Time Life to put together this collection which includes his short lived NBC Show, all four full length concert films, his late night TV appearances and the movie he produced and starred in JoJo Dancer.
The Charles Fuller play’ A Soldiers Story’recently won a Tony Award for best revival of a play and now a TV series based on the play is being produced by David Allen Grier, who also won a Tony award for his role in the Broadway revival.
Jesse Palmer will be hosting The Bachelor realityshow. Palmer is a former winner.
The new 50 Cents drama Black Mafia Family has been renewed for a second season the Starz Network.
The Whitney Houston Estate is joining forces with MAC Cosmetics for a new makeup line called The Whitney Houston Collection. It’s coming out next year to coincide with the Whitney Houston Movie. ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody. West Philly Native and Black Lightning star Nafessa Williams will be playing Houstons Longtime assistant and confidante Robyn Crawford.
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.
Stevie Wonder is working on his first Album in 16 years. Drummer Sheila E is joining him on the project. Wonder is also joining Sir Elton John on his new project ‘The Lockdown Sessions’
Iyanla van Zandt is joiningthe podcast world. The R spot is coming early next 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.
Zales Jewelers is going to be the exclusive retailer for the Serena Williams Jewelry line. The Tennis Sensation is excited about her line with prices ranging from 129 dollars to 10 Thousand dollars.
The Legendary Freda Payne is ready to tell all. The 78 year old Singer best known for her song ‘band of Gold’ says she is holding nothing back as she spills the beans on her her short lived marriage to singer Gregory Abbott and her relationship with the late Edmund Sylvers. The Former lead Singer of the Sylvers family. Who died in 2004. The book is coming out in October. Payne has a new album out now ‘let there be Love’
Get ready for the return of The Exorcist. The 1973 Cult Classic that starred Linda Blair and Ellen Burston is getting a revamp this time starring Tony Award Winning Actor Leslie Odom Jr. from Hamilton Fame. Odom is a man who seeks out Ellyn Burston who is 88 now,to help him with his daughter who is possessed.
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.
Kelly Clarkson will be getting the coveted time left by Ellen Degeneres when she leaves her show next year.
Billy Porter the Tony and Emmy Winner is opening up about his private life. The openly Gay star of the FX series Pose recently revealed his battle with HIV. Porter has living with HIV for the past 15 years and he says he kept quiet about because he felt ashamed.Porter is now opening up he has a NETFLIX documentary coming out this Fall and a book coming out in late December.
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