Hot News 47 Friday Nov 28, 2025
The Music world is mourning the loss of Reggae Great Jimmy Cliff. Clliff died over the weekend after a battle with Pneumonia, He was 81 years old. He had a career that spanned over 7 decades. In 1972 he gained international acclaim for the movie The Harder They Come. His style of music blended Brazilian, African, US, Reggae and Samba music. In 2010 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Jamaica Musician known for the songs Wild Wonderful World, and I can see clearly now.
We Remember George Jellybean Johnson a Drummer, Guitarist, Songwriter, Record Producer and Musician based in Minneapolis. He was the Founding member of the Time and Flyte Time Johnson was 69 years old.
Kevin Hart is back with a new Netflix Comedy special. ‘Acting my Age’Hart jokes about Middle age. Kevin Hart is also teaming up with SNL’S Keenan Thompson for a weekly sports show on Prime Video. The show Good Sports airs every Tuesday Night thru February.
At the movies it’s Wicked for Good with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Johnathan Bailey, and Colman Domingo as the Cowardly Lion.
Zootopia 2 The family Animated Comedy is also in theatres.
Earth Wind and Fire December 5th Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Jeffrey Osborne and Breakwater Saturday Dec. 6th at Caesars in Atlantic City
Eric Benet in concert at Caesars in Atlantic City Dec 13th
The Barry White Documentary The Maestro of Love is streaming on Netflix.
Being Eddie...Actor/Comedian tells his story in his own words in a new documentary streaming on Netflix.
Kevin Hart is teaming up with SNL’S Keenan Thompson for a weekly sports show on Prime Video. The show Good Sports airs every Tuesday Night thru February.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters May 5th With Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.*
Get ready for a Documentary based on the life of Kenneth Babyface Edmonds. From the beginning with The Deele...producing the likes of Bobby Brown, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey to name a few.
Robin Roberts' next big project for the Lifetime network is a Bio Pic based on the life of Roberta Flack.
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.
A stage play based on the life of Poet and Author Dr. Maya Angelou is coming to the Broadway stage ‘Phenomenal Woman”
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
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.
Get ready for a history making concert tour with New Edition, Boyz to Men and Toni Braxton. The 30 City Tour will be in Philadelphia Sunday March 15th at the Liacouras Center Broad and Montgomery. Tickets are on sale now
Mike Epps and Friends are returning to the area Friday February 21st with the We them Ones comedy show. The hottest comedienne out her Mojo Brooks will be joining them a The Liacouras center
Tracey Morgan returns to TV in the Paramount Plus Comedy ‘Crutch.
Katt Williams is bringing his comedy tour The Golden Age of Comedy to the Liacouras Center April 24th
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.
Get ready the Answer a 3-part Documentary about Basketball Great Allen Iverson. The docu series chronicles his life and how he changed the face of basketball. The docuseries is streaming now on Prime Video.
Eagles Star Running Back Saquon Barkley is bringing his story to Prime with a documentary that is streaming now.
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.
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.
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton March 28 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
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. The movie comes out June 12 2026
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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