Hot News 40 Friday October 17th 2025
We remember Singer D’Angelo the Grammy Award winning Singer best known for the hits ‘Brown Sugar, Lady and Untitled was privately battling Pancreatic Cancer. He was 51 years old.
We Remember Academy Awards Wnning Actress Diana Keaton. Keaton best known for her movie roles in the movies, Something got to Give, The Godfather, Annie Hall and The First Wives Club was 79.
We also take time to remember Cultural Warrior Rhoda A. Blount. Blount loved the Arts, Artist and Music. She was the Former Vice President, Education and Community Engagement at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. She recently retired. She had a warm loving spirit and I will always remember her. She was 75 years old.
Eagles Star Running Back Saquon Barkley is bringing his story to Prime with a documentary that is streaming now.
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
The Bobby Womack story at the Academy of Music Saturday November 15th
Get ready the Answer a 3 part Documentary about Basketball Great Allen Iverson . The docuseries chronicles his life and how the fce the basketball. The docuseries debuts October 23rd on Prime Video
Jeffrey Osborne and Breakwater Saturday Dec. 6th at Caesars
Monday November 3rd Tony award winning Entertainer Melba 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.
Jeffrey Osborne and Breakwater Saturday Dec. 6th at Caesars in Atlantic City
Eric Benet in concert at Caesars in Atlantic City Dec 13th
16th Annual All Stars of Hip Hop Sunday January 18th Public Enemy, KRS One, Montell Jordan, Furious Five, Sugarhill Gang, Schooly D Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
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.
The nationwide search is for a Dreamgirls revival headed to Broadway Fall of 2026.
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 3rd Tony award winning Entertainer Melba 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.
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..
Freddie Jackson November 15 at Resorts Atlantic City
Erykah Badu Nov 16 Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Eric Benet December 13th at Caesars
Earth Wind and Fire December 5th Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton March 28 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
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 Twist. Rappers Outkast, and Salt and Pepa. 80’s star Cyndi Lauper and the Rock band The White Stripes just to name a few. The ceremony will air on Disney Plus Saturday November 8th. Performers that night include Elton John, Maxwell
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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