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Taylor Swift performs during ''The Eras Tour'' in Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 2023.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

‘Time’ magazine names Taylor Swift its 2023 Person of the Year

The international pop star has been playing to massive crowds on her Eras Tour and has garnered attention for her budding romance with Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.

2 years ago

Pink performs on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

P!nk announces 2024 Summer Carnival Tour with stop in South Philadelphia

The singer announced her 2024 Summer Carnival Tour will include stops at Lincoln Financial Field and Hersheypark Stadium.

2 years ago

Nathanel Barlow on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Philly teen Nathanael Barlow wins gold at Amateur Night at the Apollo

The 16-year-old’s rendition of “For All We Know” by Donny Hathaway earned him the competition’s top prize.

2 years ago

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Confetti flies through the air. In the background is Philadelphia's holiday tree and City Hall
Community

Philadelphia lights up the holiday tree at City Hall

The tree was lit during 6abc’s Thursday evening broadcast, featuring American Idol winner and platinum-selling singer Jordin Sparks.

2 years ago

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Jimmy López Bellido, center, with conductor Raphael Payare, left, and pianist Javier Perianes, right.
Arts & Entertainment

The scent of a symphony: The Philadelphia Orchestra premieres a new work about how music smells

Jimmy López Bellido explores olfactory synesthesia in his new work, “Ephemerae.”

2 years ago

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20th Century Fox/Home Alone
Studio 2

Best and Worst Holiday Movies, Connor Barwin on Eagles’ Christmas Album, COP28 Climate Summit

We'll debate our favorite holiday films and what makes them truly great. Plus, Eagles' Connor Barwin on 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' album, and eyes on COP28 in Dubai.

Air Date: November 30, 2023 12:00 pm

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Shane MacGowan performing on stage
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Shane MacGowan, irascible frontman of The Pogues, has died at age 65

Shane MacGowan, the hard-drinking frontman for Irish punk band The Pogues, has died. He was 65 years old.

2 years ago

A crowd gathered for the tree lighting
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross, The Big 5 Classic, and ‘Fat Ham’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: The Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross in N.J., and the Annual Holiday Craft Show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson are back for an all-new holiday album, this time dubbed
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’ premieres on YouTube for Thanksgiving

The short animated film that follows Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson as they try to put on a Christmas show for the city of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Lauryn Hill performs onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday, and Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Puppets of the Kelce brothers singing
Community
Billy Penn

Jason and Travis Kelce’s very Philly take on ‘Fairytale of New York’ makes it to No. 1 on iTunes

“Fairytale of Philadelphia” is the third single released from the Eagles’ holiday album, which is raising money for charity.

2 years ago

Pete Keller, vice president of sustainability for Republic Resources poses for a photo at a facility in Oberlin, Ohio, in front of cubes of compressed plastic bottles
Studio 2

When Recyclables End Up in the Landfill, Teenage Flutist, Avenue of the Arts Turns 30

We all feel good tossing our soup cans, milk jugs and shampoo bottles into the recycling bin, but how much of it really gets reused, and how efficient is the process?

Air Date: November 16, 2023 12:00 pm

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Pink performs on NBC's ''Today'' show on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in New York.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts

The pop music icon is taking a stand against the libraries and classrooms around the U.S. that have removed books due to claims of inappropriate content.

2 years ago

File photo: Runners weave their way through historic Philadelphia at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, The National Dog Show, Chicago & Friends, and holiday light shows in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A student plays the trombone
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts receives $250,000 towards repairs and capital improvement campaign

Funds will go towards its $1.2 million capital improvement campaign, as well as replacing the roof and HVAC systems.

2 years ago

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