Hot News 9 Friday February 27th 2026
Saturday it’s 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. Viola Davis is getting the Chairmans Award and Colman Domingo will be honored with the Presidents Award.
At the movies it’s Scream 7 with Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox.
Morris Chestnut is back on Sunday with his CBS Show Watson.
We remember Actor Eric Dane the Greys Anatomy star revealed 10 months ago he was battling ALS which affects the nerves and muscles in your body. Dane is als oknown for his work in the HBO series Euphoria and the movie Bad Boy 4 with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Dane was 53 years old.
We also remember Willie Colon the legendary Salsa Musician who died a after a brief illness at the age of 95.
Actor Robert Carridine also passed this week. Carradine was known for his roles in the movie Revenge of the Nerds and playing the dad in the Lizzie McQuire TV series. Carradine was 71.
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.
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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