Hot News 19th May 8th 2026
Jodeci, Xscape and Kenny Lattimore Saturday May 9th Mothers Day Music Festival Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
Mother's Day Sunday May 10th After 7 and Brownstone Caesars Circus Maximus Theater
The Lineup has been announced for the Dell Music Center Patti Labelle, Kem The Isley Brothers, Anthony Hamilton, Joe, Tamia, Dru Hill Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway,Pieces of a Dream, Evelyn Champaign King, Avery Sunshine, Keysha Cole, Mario, Jeff Bradshaw, Carol Riddick,Atlantic Starr, The SOS Band, No Question and more acts to be announced. The Box office opens on Monday May 18th at 10am.yu can save on online fees at the box office that day.
At the movies The Devil Wears Prada 2 With Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci.
Also, at the movies ‘Michael, Michael Jacksons Nephew Jafaar 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.
Queen Latifah will be hosting the 52ND 2026 American Music Awards on Memorial Day Monday May 25th on CBS. The show will be Live from Las Vegas. Latifah last hosted in 1995.
The Roots Picnic May30th and 31st. Performers Include Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Rapper T.I. Singer Brandi, Adam Blackstone, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jermaine Dupri.
Saturday June 6th at the newly renovated Lansdowne Theater Will Downing and Jeffrey Osborne
Saturday June 6th October London, Laylah Hathaway and Eric Benet at The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Saturday June 20th Meek Mill and Friends..Lit in AC
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 5th 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 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
Sheinelle Jones from the Today Show and Jenna and Sheinelle on NBC has a new book out, Through Mom’s Eyes, Simple Wisdom from Mothers who raised extraordinary Humans. The book is out and features Mothers including Oraacene Price the mother of Venus and Serena. Alma Wahlberg the mother of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg. And Tina Ann Drew the mother of Jessicaa and Ashley Simpson the name a few.
.The Summer of 2026 is going to be hot...Preparations are going on now for Wawa Welcome America. 16 Days of food, Fun, Fireworks and Entertainment celebrating the nations 250 birthday. Everything kicks off Juneteenth June 19 with DJ Jazzy Jeff at the African American Museum. Other acts included in the celebration include Queen Latifah with the US Army Field and Soldiers Chorus. Rapper/Actress Eve in a celebration of June Black Music Month. Gospel Sensation Kirk Franklin headlining Gospel on Independence. R&B artists PinkSweat$ headlining the new 3 days festival Philly Fair 250. Soon to be announced the headlining act for July 4th on The Parkway.
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.
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.
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.
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 nationwide search is for a Dreamgirls revival headed to Broadway Fall of 2026.
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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