Hot News 13 Friday March 27th 2026

We Remember Chuck Norris. The Martial Artist and action Star died last week at the age of 86. He is best known for the show Texas Walker Ranger.

Prayers for Singer Bobby Brown and his family. Bobbys oldest brother Tommy has died a private illness. Tommy was Bobbys longtime manager. He was one of the standouts on Bobby Browns and Whitney Houston Show. 'Being Bobby Brown.

Women of Excellence the WDAS Annual Luncheon celebrating Women is happening Saturday April 4th at the Sheraton 17th and Race. Some of the honorees include Daytime Talk Show Hostess Tamron Hall, Singer Vivian Greene. Ashley Christopher, creator of HBCU week. Michelle Lawrence Chase Bank. Autumn Lockwood, Associate Performance Coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. Pennsylvania State Represented Joanna McClinton, the democratic Caucus chair and first female Speaker of the House. Serena Quick, the first African American Female Owner and Operator of a chick-fil-a franchise in Phila. Performers for the show include Christopher Williams and Jane Handcock. Other honorees include Bishop Michelle Ann Simmons, Martice Sutton, Tahleia Booker and Sherry Dorsey Waler! Get your tickets at Wdasfm.com

The Roots Picnic May30th and 31st. Performers Include Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Rapper T.I. Singer Brandi, Adam Blackstone, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jermaine Dupri.

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 Juneteeth June 19 with DJ Jazy 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.

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

Sheinelle Jones from the Today Show and Jenna and Sheinelle on NBC has a new book coming out, Through Mom’s Eyes, Simple Wisdom from Mothers who raised extraordinary Humans. The book is coming out Mid April featured Mothers include 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. Shenielle will be coming to Philly soon a book promo tour.

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

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

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

Mothers day Gospel Concert at the Liacouras Center with Eddie Levert , Maurette Brown Clark and John P Kee to name a few

The fan votes are happening now for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This years nominees include New Edition, Luther Vandross, Phil Colins, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Wutang Clan, Pink, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Shakira and Oasis to name a few. You can vote daily for 7 artists every day at vote.rockhall.com

Comedian Bruce Bruce has a new Netflix special I ain’t Playing streaming now

Upcoming concerts

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.

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.

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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