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HOT NEWS 22 May 31st 2024 

 

 

Jamie Foxx is back! He’s returning with Beat Shazam. It’s Jamie and his daughter Corrine May 28th on Fox. 

 

June 1st and 2nd its the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center for the Performing arts. Check out the Line up Jill Scott, Lil Wayne with the Roots , NAS, Victoria Monet, Adam Blackstone, Babyface, Muni Long, Robert Glasper, Tyla, Fantasia,Tasha Cobbs Leonard, October London, DJ Diamond Kuts, DJ Aktive, DJ DocB, DJRL, Andre 3000 with his Flute just to name a few. For more info go to RootsPicnic.com 

 

Marlon Wayans has a brand new comedy special coming to Prime Video on June 4th. ‘Good Grief’ was filmed at the apollo theatre. 

 

Nick Cannon has a new show coming to Prime Video just for the Men. Counsel Culture debuts on June 6. 

 

 

The Game Show Jeopardy is getting a spinoff on Prime Video. Pop Culture Jeopardy will feature topics on music ,film, TV, stage and sports. 

 

Bad Boys Ride or Die with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is in theaters June 7th. The movie is excellent. I think it’s better than the first three. 

 

The Daytime Emmys are airing on CBS June 7th. Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and The View are all nominated for Daytime Emmy’s. 

Patti Labelle is coming to Atlantic City Friday June 7 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 

 

Queen Latifah is hosting The Great Stage Gala honoring Marian Anderson on June 8th . Queen Latifah is hosting the concert which is the first to take place in Marian Anderson Hall the Home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert with the Phila Orchestra is Saturday June 8th at Verizon Hall, renamed Marion Anderson Hall. Her CBS Show the Equalizer has been renewed for a 5th season. 

 

 

 

ODUNDE is Sunday June 9th 23rd and South Dru Hill is the headliner for the event. 

 

The BET Awards are returning to BET Sunday June 30. Drake ad Nicki Minaj are leading with the most nominees. Singer October London is up for best new artist and performers include Latto, Glo-Rilla and Muni Long. 

 

The Lineup is here for the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans July 4-7. It’s going to be a reunion of the Cash Money Millionaires. The Dirty 30 is going to be celebrated repping from the 99’s and 2000’s . 30 years of Cash Money Millionaires. Birdman, Manny Fresh, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, The Hot Boys and BG to name a few. Janet Jackson Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank' TGT’ and SWV are also coming to New Orleans for the Essence Fest. Usher and the Roots have recently been added to the festival. And Just Announced a special tribute saluting Frankie Beverly who is retiring this year. 

 

 

Singer Brandy is coming to Disney Plus as Cinderella for the latest edition of The Descendants the Rise of Red on July 12th. 

 

 

 

There will be MTV Movie and TV Awards this year. The awards show will return Next year with an updated format. 

 

Rapper Snoop Dogg has joined the The Voice as one of their Judges. Next seasons lineup will feature Gwen Stefani, Reba McIntire and Crooner Michael Buble. 

 

The 50th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live is happening next year February 16th with a three hour special. 

 

Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4. Philly Native Kevin Bacon is also starring. The movie starts Streaming July 3rd on Netflix. 

 

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 on November 8th and the 67th annual Grammy Awards are airing on February 2nd. 

 

Season 3 of ‘The Bear’ is returns June 27th on HULU. Meanwhile Show Star Ayo Edibiri is gracing the cover of Vanity Fair. 

 

It’s CBS Morning Anchor Gayle King gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. 

 

 

Power Book 2 returns to Starz June 7th and Part two is happening Sept. 6th this will be the 4th and Final Season, Mary J Blige, Michael Rainey Jr, Method Man, Woody McClain and Michael Ealy. 

 

 

HBO is presenting Soulville USA a celebration of Stax Records. The Four part series is airing now. The Artist at this time were incredible Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T and The MG’S, Sam and Dave, Carla Thomas, The Staple Singers, The Barkays Eddie Floyd, Johnny Taylor, Mavis Staples,Jean Knight, The Soul Children, The Emotions, The Dramatics and The Dixie Nightingales. 

 

 

 

 

Kirk Franklin is coming back to Philly with his reunion tour September 6th at The Wells Fargo Center special guests include Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond. 

 

So, who's coming to Dell this Summer 

 Frankie Beverly and Maze and The Isley Brothers July 6th. 

The Clark Sisters, John P Kee, Rev Dr Alyn E. Waller Thursday July 11th, 

 Johnny Gill, Marsha Ambrosius July 25  

Skip Marley, Saturday July 27  

 KEM, Maysa Thursday August 1,,  

Gladys Knight, Carol Riddick and The Isley Brothers Thurs August 8th ,  

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 77TH Annual Tony Awards are happening Sunday June 16th and will air on CBS and Paramount Plus. Alicia Keys musical Hells Kitchen is leading the way with 13 Nominations for Hells Kitchen. Oscar Winner Ariana Debose is hosting the ceremony. 

 

 

 

Wawa Welcome America kicks off Juneteenth June 19th at the African American Museum Kid N Play will be performing. Sunday June 30th I will be hosting the Gospel on Independance Tamela Mann will be performing. On the 4TH of July on the Parkway Pop Singer Kesha and Ne-Yo. 

 

Avery Sunshine coming to Atlantic City with Eric Roberson at Caesars Friday June 21 

 

 

The Love Hard Tour with Keyshia Cole, Jaheim, Trey Songz and K Michelle is returning to the area Saturday June 22 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. 

 

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 on June 25th 

 

Congrats to Producer and Songwriter Timbaland, Rapper Snoop Dogg and The 70’s Super Duo Steely Dan they are being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The ceremony is happening June 13th in New York City. 

 

Look out for Janet Jackson she is returning to Philly with Rapper Nelly at the Wells Fargo Center Wednesday June 26th. 

 

Chris Brown is returning to Philly June 27th and 29th at the Wells Fargo Center 

 

Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring. July 20th the 57-year-old Tyson is fighting 27 yar old social media star Jake Paul. The boxing event is airing on NETFLIX. 

 

 

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. 

 

Actor and Singer Luke James and Pam Grier are starring in the movie ‘Them’ on Prime Video 

 

Singer Lucky Daye is coming to Fillmore on Sunday August 4th. 

 

 

Katt Williams latest Netflix Comedy Special ‘Woke Foke’ is airing now on Netflix. 

 

 

 

Congrats to comic Legend Mel Brooks and Philly Native Quinta Brunson on their Peabody Awards 

 

 

Singer PJ Morton is coming to Philly Sunday August 4th at The Met Broad and Poplar 

 

The American Music awards are coming to CBS on Sunday October 6th. 

 

KeKe Palmer is ready to tell all in her new Memoir ‘Master of Me. The book comes out November 19th. Palmer is currently working with Eddie Murphy ‘The Pickup’ and a future project with Issa Rae and Singer SZA. 

 

 

Whoopi Goldberg has a new memoir dedicated to Love. The 68-year-old Moderator of The View dedicated this book to her late Mother and Brother. The book My Mother, My Brother and me talks about her life before fame and it’s coming out this May. 

 

 

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. 

 

Toy Story 5 is headed to theatres in 2026. Buzz Woody and all their friends will be back. 

Football Star Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs has been named the new host of the Amazone Prime Series Are You Smarter than a celebrity. 

 

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. 

 

Babyface is bringing all his hit songs to Las Vegas for a Vegas Residency later this Summer. He i also teaming with October London for a song on his new Album. 

 

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. 

 

Singer Ne-yo is the latest act to announce his residency in Las Vegas. 

 

Boyz to Men is coming to Atlantic city August 16th at the Borgata. 

 

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. 

 

 

Missy Elliott is going on her first tour Ever. Monday August 5th at the Wells Fargo Center It’s the Out of this World tour with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland 

 

The Bob Marley Movie ‘One Love’ starring Kingsley Ben Adair is now streaming on Paramount Plus.  

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 

 

 

 

The Queens of R&B tour is coming Saturday July 27th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Xscape ,SWV, Mya, Total and 702. 

 

The O’Jays are coming to Atlantic City. Friday July 13th 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 started. 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 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. 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the new inductees of the Grammy music Hall of Fame De La Soul, Donna Summer I feel Love and Lauryn Hill The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. 

 

 

Simon Cowell the Judge who brought us American Idol and Americas Got Talent is developing a new talent show for Netflix. 

 

Avery Sunshine coming to Atlantic City with Eric Roberson at Caesars Friday June 21 

 

SWV and Xscape are teaming up for season 2 of their reality Show on Bravo. 

 

The 2024 Opening Ceremonies are happening July 26th live from Paris France and airing on NBC, the Peacock Network and IMAX Theaters across the country. 

 

 

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. 

 

Congratulations to Actress Gabourey Sidibe. She and her husband are expecting twins later this year, 

 

Author Terry McMillan is coming to the Lifetime network with a series of movies 

 

 

Mariah Carey is the latest Artist to open a Las Vegas Residency. She’s playing the MGM Grand in April. 

 

 

Chris Brown is coming to Philly June 27  June 29th at The Wells Fargo Center 

 

Earth Wind and Fire and Chicago are coming to the Freedom Mortgage Pavillion in Camden Wednesday July 31st. 

 

Usher is also coming to Philly! Friday August 30 and August 31st at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets are on sale now. 

June 21st it’s an evening with John Legend at the Borgata in Atlantic City. 

 

 

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. In other Tariji P Henson news she has written her first Childrens Book ‘You can be a Good Friend, No Matter What’ the book is coming out June 18th 

 

Ge ready for the return of The Braxtons on WE TV. Tamar, Toni, Towanda, Trina and Mom Evelyn. Will be starring in the Braxtons on WE TV. This season will focus on Love, success, heartbreak and the dynamics dealing with the death of sister Traci. Private never before seen moments.  

 

Congratulation Emmy Winner Quinta Brunson and Abbott Elementary is being renewed for a 4th season. 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Morris Chestnut is returning to TV in the Fox ‘Watson’. Chestnut is starring and producing the show about Dr Watson the longtime Partner of Sherlock Holmes solving Mystery's. 

Congrats to Actress Angela Bassett she was recently awarded an Honorary Oscar for her years of outstanding work. 

 

 

                                                                                                               

The Wiz is returning 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. 

                                                                                             

Get ready for Bad Boys 4 with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence hitting Theatres June 7 2024 . Also coming out Next Summer. Eddie Murphy Axel Foley Beverly Hills Cop 4 on Netflix.                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                         

 

  

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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The Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes Netflix comedy The Upshaw's has been renewed for a third season. It is airing now on Netflix. 

 

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