Hot News 36 Friday September 19th 2025
We Remember Acting Icon Robert Redford. The acting Giant was known for his legendary roles on the big screen including The Way We Were, The Sting, The Great Gatsby, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and all The President's Men to name a few. He won an Academy Award directing the movie Ordinary People. He was also an Activist who started The Sundance movie festival. Robert Redford was 89 years old.
Marlon Wayans returns to the big screen in the Jordan Peele Horror Drama ‘Him’ opening in theaters this weekend.
This Sunday at 8PM on CBS It’s a celebration of Earth Wind and Fire in the latest Grammy Special.
Monique and Friends are coming to the Keswick Theater in Glenside for two shows Friday Sept. 26th
Saturday October 4th It’s the Queens Tour with Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti Labelle and Chaka Khan at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
The UniverSoul circus is returning to Philly Oct. 23-November 16th at a new location 39t and Girard across from the zoo. Tickets are on sale now at Universoulcircus.com/Philly
Keith Sweat wants to see you on Valentines Day Saturday February 14th along with Dru Hill. Joe and Ginuwine at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Mike Tyson is bringing his one man show to Atlantic City at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In Return of the Mike he talks about his addictions, Mental Health and Boxing Career and his life as an aging warrior. Friday January 23 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Eagles Star Running Back Saquon Barkley is bringing his story to Prime with a documentary on his life Oct. 9.
Saturday and Sunday October 10th and 11th it’s the Atlantic City Comedy Special with Sommore, Gary Owens, Skeet Carter,Tommy Davidson, Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Lavelle Crawford and more comedians.
Zoe Kravitz the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet is featured in the Fashion edition of W magazine.
Rapper Carbi B is going on the biggest Tour of her career, and she will be in Philly on Tuesday April 7th at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Formerly the Wells Farogo Center.
Back in the 70’s she broke barriers on TC with the NFL Today on CBS and now Jayne Kennedy is telling all in her new autobiography ‘Plain Jane’. The 73-year-old wife and mother of 3 daughters even goes into details about her ugly divorce and scandal from her first husband Leon Isaac Kennedy.
Monday November 4th Tony award winning Entertainer Mela Moore is going to be honored at the Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The event is being sponsored by the Mazzoni Center Philadelphia's premier comprehensive LGBTQ Health and Wellness Center.
Singer Jeffrey Osborne is returning to the area Saturday December 6th at Caesars Circus Maximus theater.
The latest Spike Lee/Denzel Washington Collaboration Highest to Lowest is now streaming on Apple TV Plus. The movie also stars Rapper A$AP Rocky and Actor Jeffrey Wright.
The Tony Award winning musical ‘Hamilton is celebrating their ten year anniversary with the releases of Hamilton The Musical featuring the original cast in theaters now.
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
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..
Rapper Snoop Dogg returns to The Voice Season 28 this 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
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.
After nearly 20 years the Wayans Brothers are returning to the Scary movie franchise.
Regina Hall and Anna Farris are returning to the scary movie Franchise in Scary Movie 6 with the Wayans.
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.
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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