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Gladys Knight arrives to attend the Kennedy Center honorees reception at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Arts & Entertainment

George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees

Other honorees included groundbreaking composer and conductor Tania León, contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant, and the entire crew of U2.

3 years ago

A Disneyland badge once worn by Walt Disney himself is among the artifacts to be displayed at the Franklin Institute when it premieres ''Disney 100: The Exhibition,'' opening February 18, 2023. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Disney reveals ‘treasures’ coming to Franklin Institute for centenary exhibition

Disney 100: The Exhibition will premiere at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year, then travel internationally.

3 years ago

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Things To Do
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Philly Asian American Film Fest, Kathleen Turner, and Les Misèrables in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 3-6: The Asian Film Fest kicks off in Philly, music from Zeek Burse in Delaware, and Kathleen Turner’s one woman show in N.J. are among this weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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File photo: One of the clowns at Eastern State Penitentiary's ''Big Top Terror'' attraction poses menacingly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween celebrations, PJ Morton, and Philly jazz summit in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 27 - Oct. 30: Halloween celebrations, including community and social events in N.J., Philly, and Delaware, are among this week's highlights.

3 years ago

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A screen image from ''Hayride to Hell.''
Arts & Entertainment

Chester County farmer makes a horror movie to save the family farm

“Hayride to Hell” is a farmer’s bloody revenge on corrupt elected officials. The horror movie was made by a farmer who is an elected official in Chester County, Pa.

3 years ago

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Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins performs at the Metro on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Smashing Pumpkins, Philly Film Fest, and The Great Pumpkin Carve in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 20 - Oct. 23: Made In Jersey Fest in N.J., Smashing Pumpkins in Philly, and Dracula in Delaware are among this week's highlights.

3 years ago

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File photo: This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
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Courts & Law

Halyna Hutchins’ family settles with Alec Baldwin over cinematographer’s death

Under the settlement, which is subject to court approval, the filming of Rust will continue with the "original principal players on board."

3 years ago

Sally Field poses for photographers upon arrival at the Olivier Awards in London, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Bonus Interview: Sally Field

From the archive, Marty’s conversation with Sally Field where she discussed her life, career, memoirs and why acting was such a successful tool for overcoming trauma.

Air Date: October 1, 2022 8:00 am

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly POPS Orchestra performs ‘The Godfather’ score to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary

For one night only, the iconic American film starring Marlon Brando will be displayed behind the Philly POPS Orchestra, who will be performing the score in sync with the movie

3 years ago

Artist-in-residence Shimon Attie created an 11-foot-tall replica of Bethlehem's 90-toot Star Tower for his exhibit at Lehigh University Art Galleries. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Bethlehemites are ‘Starstruck’ by an art film about their own history

Lehigh University Art Gallery asked New York artist Shimon Attie to make “Starstruck,” a film and sculptural installation about the history of Bethlehem, Pa.

3 years ago

A screenshot of Halle Bailey as Ariel in the new live-action Disney film
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Halle Bailey’s ‘Little Mermaid’ is already making waves among young Black girls

Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.

3 years ago

Dancer Ashley Rivera, who is the protagonist in the film, strikes a pose mid-air. Inside the bus, from top to bottom are the production team: Alaitz Ruiz, Christina Castro-Tauser, Alba Martinez, Martin Alfaro and director, Pedro Escárcega. (Courtesy of Ritmo Lab)
Arts & Entertainment

‘La Guagua 47’ is a love letter to Philly’s Latino community

Alba Martínez’s film had help from more than 100 community members and artists throughout Philly. The short film is set to debut at the Kimmel Center.

3 years ago

File photo: Ringo Starr plays as part of a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock in Bethel, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fringe Festival, Ringo Starr, Wu-Tang and Nas, Feria del Barrio, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11: The Fringe Fest begins in Philadelphia, Ringo Starr comes to the Met, The Disco Biscuits are in Delaware, and Wu-Tang and Nas hit the stage in New Jersey.

3 years ago

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The 84-year-old actor said in an Instagram post Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has begun a six-month course of chemotherapy. (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Jane Fonda says she has cancer and is undergoing treatment

"I've been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and have started chemo treatments," the actress, activist, and former fitness guru told her Instagram followers on Friday.

3 years ago

File photo: For one day, Sept. 3, 2022, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched ''National Cinema Day”''to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Coming to a theater near you: $3 movie tickets for one day

The Cinema Foundation announced that Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens.

3 years ago

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