Hot News 27th July 3rd 2026

We remember Broadway Icon Harold Wheeler . Wheeler was also the music Director for Dancing With The Stars. He was 81.

We also remember Black Media Giant Tony Brown. The Longtime Journalist was the host of Tony Browns Journal which was the longest running show on the PBS Network

Prayers for the family of Minister Louis Farakhan on the death of his wife Mother Khadijah Farakhan. She was 90 years old and they were married for 72 years.

The Lineup is set for The July 4th One Philly Unity Concert. Everything is happening on the Ben Franklin Parkway with Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots with special guests Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kathy Sledge, State Property, Freeway,Beenie Siegel, Young Gunz, Peedi Crack, Seal, Infinity Song. This is a free concert on the parkway. rain or Shine. Doors open at 3pm.showtime at 5pm... hosted by Comedian Wanda Sykes. Rapper Meek Mills has just been added to the lineup.

Thursday July 9th Patti Labelle, Avery Sunshine, Pieces of a Dream and Jeff Bradshaw at The Dell Music Center

Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire at the Xfinity Mobile Arena Thursday July 16th

Tickets are on sale now Jill Scott who is returning home to Philadelphia July 24th,25th and 27th at the Met Broad and Poplar.

Ne-Yo and Akon July 25th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden New Jersey

Now streaming on Peacock is the latest Psychological Thriller ‘Strung starring Lynn Whitfield, Chloe Bailey and Coco Jones. This is the latest film project from Director Malcolm Lee the man who gave us the Best Man series

Check out the Dell Music Center Lineup

Thursday July 16th Kem and Tamia

Saturday July 18th Gospel Under the Stars with Taha Cobbs Leonard and special guests

Thursday July 23 Anthony Hamilton, Joe and Jon B

Thursday July 30th Dru Hill, Intro, and No Question

Thursday August 13th Gregory Poter, Layhka Hathaway, Jamison Ross, and Carol Riddick

Thursday August 20th Atlantic Starr, SOS Band, Evelyn Champaign King, Klymaxx

Thursday August 27th Keyshia Cole and Mario

Saturday August 29th Party in the park Jeffrey Osborne, The Whispers, Howard Hewitt

What's next for the Oscar Winning Member of The Roots Quest Love his new documentary about Earh wind and fire that is streaming now on HBO and HBO MAX. It is the best documentary I have ever seen. This documentary is a must see.

The hottest Comedian on the Planet Mojo Brooks is coming to Philly Friday November 13th two shows the Met Broad and Poplar.

Get ready for Super Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis they are bringing their Las Vegas revue to Parx Casino in Bensalem on Friday October 30. Special guests include Morris Day, Ruben Studdard and Shanice. Tickets are on sale now.

DJ Cassidy is coming to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City. The night will feature 20 Iconic Hip Hop Artists Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, Monie Love and Special Ed to name a few. Friday, August 7th.

Bruno Mars the Romantic Tour with Leon Thomas, Anderson Paak, Victoria, Monet Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 1 and 2 at Lincoln Financial Field.

TLC, Salt N Pepa and Envogue September 13th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavillion

Boyz II Men with the Philly Pops September 18th at the Mann Center for the performing Arts

Music Theater in Philly is also going to be hot as Ensemble Arts Philly Unveil a new Broadway Season featuring Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Great Gatsby and Hells Kitchen to name a few.

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. Rapper/Actor Method Man and Jada Pinkett Smith are part of the cast. The reboot starts streaming on September 24th

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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