Hot News 8 Friday February 20th 2026
We remember Civil Rights Icon Rev Jesses Jackson. Jackson was a larger than life figure who fought for Justice and Equality. He had been battling serious health issues for many Years. He was 84.
We also remember Academy Awards winning Actor Robert Duvall. Duvall was best known for the movies The Godfather, Tender Mercies, Apocalypse Now,and Network to name a few. Duvall was 95 years old.
Friday Feb 20th We Them Ones Comedy show at The Liacouras Center Broad and Mongomery. Mike Epps, Tony Roberts, Mojo Brooks, Chico Bean, and DC Youngfly to name a few.
The Nominations are in for the 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards, The Ryan Coogler, Michael B Jordan movie Sinners is leading the nominations with 18. Recent Golden Globe Winner Teyanna Taylor is also up for Image awards. The award show is set for Saturday February 28 Actor/Comedian Deon Cole is hosting, and the show will air on CBS and BET.
The 98th Annual Academy Awards are happening Sunday March 15th on ABC. The show's Host is Conan O’Brien and The Ryan Coogler/Michael B Jordan movie Sinners is leading the pack with 16 nominations including Best Picture, Director, Acting and more.
Mark your calendars for April 24th the long-awaited movie on the life of Michael Jackson ‘Michael” hits theaters. Michael Jackson Nephew Jafar the Son of his brother Jermaine is playing the role of the king of Pop. The movie also stars Nia Long as Katherine Jackson and Philly Native Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson.
Two Daytime Talk Shows that are not returning in 2027 are the recently Cancelled Sherri Shepherd Show and the Kelly Clarkson Show, she has decided to stop doing the show. Both shows end in Fall.
Katt Williams returns to Netflix with his 4th Comedy Special The Last Report it is streaming now.
The Kelly Rowland Method Man Movie ‘Relationship Goals’ now streaming now on Prime.
Tyler Perry is back with a new Madea Spinoff this time featuring Madea’s brother Joe. Joes College Road Trip starts streaming now on Netflix.
Sommore has a new comedy special on Netflix.
The TV ONE series UNCENSORED has returned featuring Anthony Anderson, Keke Palmer and Blair Underwood.
Comedian Bruce Bruce is coming to Netflix March 15 with a new special I ain’t Playing.
Upcoming concerts
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
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton March 28 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
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 Fargo Center.
April 18th at The Lansdowne Theater 31 N.Lansdowne Avene Bill Bellamy, Nephew Tommy, Donnell Rawlings and Michael Colyar.
Katt Williams is bringing his comedy tour The Golden Age of Comedy to the Liacouras Center April 24th
Jodeci, Xscape and Kenny Lattimore Saturday May 9th Mothers Day Music Festival Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
Mothers Day Sunday May 10th After 7 and Brownstone Caesars Circus Maximus Theater
Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire at the Xfinity Mobile Arena Thursday July 16th
Ne-Yo and Akon July 25th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden New Jersey.
Bruno Mars the Romantic Tour with Leon Thomas, Anderson Paak, Victoria, Monet Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 1 and 2 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Streaming now on Amazon Prime Philly Native Skeet Carter with his comedy special Hey Baby.
For many years Anthony Anderson hosted the Image awards but now he is hosting the reboot of the popular Talent show Star Search on Netflix. Back in the 80’s the show was a big hit with Ed McMahon.
Mary J Blige is headed to Las Vegas. My Life, My Story is her new Residency starts in May.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters May 1stth 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”
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.
The nationwide search is for a Dreamgirls revival headed to Broadway Fall of 2026.
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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