Music

Poet J. Ivy is a nominee for the Grammys' Best Spoken Word Poetry Album award — a new category he helped create, after petitioning the Recording Academy.

Jonathan Leibovic joined other environmentalists in protesting a zoning overlay in Cobbs Creek — with a unique spin.

The first round of tickets to Beyoncé's highly anticipated Renaissance world tour go on sale next week.

Feb. 2 - Feb. 5: African culture celebrated in Del., Wanda Sykes in Philly, and TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

A major work by an undersung Black, female composer from the 1960s, based on the writings of W.E.B. DuBois, is being staged at the Academy of Music

"Jerry wished for a big celebration of life," his family's statement said. "And we have a big one planned."

Jerry Blavat’s voice wove into the soundtrack of Philly for more than six decades. DJ David Dye spoke to the Geator’s influence with “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn.

The Orchestra will play all four of Rachmaninoff’s concertos to honor the composer who had a long, fruitful relationship with the Fabulous Philadelphians.

Jan. 26 - Jan. 29: Philly Auto Show, Spokey Speaky in Del., and Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday about its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat.

The Kimmel Center will no longer host the POPS as a tenant as it tries to raise money to pay off its debts.

The legendary disc jockey known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce" has died at 82.

Jan. 19 - Jan. 22: Lunar New Year in Philly, tribute bands galore, and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are among weekend event highlights.

Her mother Priscilla Presley says in a statement Thursday that the only child of Elvis Presley died after being rushed to the hospital earlier that day.