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Deej, 28, and her best friend Chaz, 28, traveled from Baltimore to attend the Philadelphia leg of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. “We are the drama,” they said while strutting to the entrance of the show. (Erin Blewett for Billy Penn)
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Photos: The Bey Hive swarms the Linc for the first U.S. stop of the Renaissance Tour

Rhinestone cowboy hats, bedazzled stilettos, and bold makeup dominated as fans made their way into Lincoln Financial Field.

3 years ago

Elvis Costello performs onstage.
Things To Do
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Blobfest Weekend, RiverFest, White Affair, Bastille Day, and Elvis Costello in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Janelle James (from left) Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph pose in the press room with the award for best television series, musical or comedy for ''Abbott Elementary'' at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27

The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.

3 years ago

Elton John preformed to over 6 million fans across 330 shows in his farewell tour
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Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour

The acclaimed British singer's final concert was set in Stockholm, and marked the culmination of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which spanned over five years.

3 years ago

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops' conductor for more than three decades, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was 89. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89

Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Moulin Rouge,’ South Jersey Caribbean Fest, Oval summer events, and Erykah Badu in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 6 - July 9: The Oval summer season in Philly, South Jersey Caribbean Fest in N.J., and the inaugural Black Chef Showdown are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Dancers line up in front of the Moulin Rouge cabaret
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The Academy of Music set to stage ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ from July 5-23

The Tony Award Winning Musical, Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, runs July 5 - 23 at the Academy of Music.

3 years ago

The Fourth of July fireworks display reaches its finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July, Ziggy Marley, and Queer Jewish Music Night in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 29 - July 2: Fourth of July celebrations, Frankie Valli in N.J., and Ziggy Marley in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Dionne Warwick (from left), Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Renée Fleming will be honored by the Kennedy Center for their lifetime achievements
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Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees

Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick will be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements as the 46th class of Kennedy Center honoree

3 years ago

Rufus Wainwright sings while playing the piano.
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Arts & Entertainment

Hispanic Fiesta, Kidchella, Rufus Wainwright, The Cure, and ‘Star Wars’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 22 -26: Hispanic Fiesta in Pa., Battleship Beer Fest in N.J., and the Manayunk Arts Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Donald Nally stands in front of a group of people, conducting the choir in an open field.
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Going up the country: Crossing Choir sings the economics of food

The world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “FARMING” mashes up William Penn and Jeff Bezos to trace the history of American food production.

3 years ago

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Bridges4Life Founder and CEO Tahtianna Fermin speaks into a microphone.
Community

WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration

Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.

3 years ago

The Juneteenth Singers performing
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Arts & Entertainment

Juneteenth celebrations, Doylestown Pride Fest, Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks, and Yacht Rock Revue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 15 -19: Juneteenth celebrations, “I Hate Hamlet” in N.J., and Keb’ ‘Mo in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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File photo: Actor Treat Williams attends the world premiere of ''Second Act'' in New York on Dec. 12, 2018. Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series ''Everwood'' and the movie “Hair,” died Monday, June 12, 2023, after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71.
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Arts & Entertainment

Actor Treat Williams, star of ‘Hair’ and ‘Everwood’, is killed in a motorcycle crash

Williams made his movie debut in 1975 in the movie “Deadly Hero” and went on to appear in more than 120 TV and film roles and also performed on Broadway.

3 years ago

The book store manager in the play speaks with the author, Murasaki Shikibu.
Arts & Entertainment

This Philly play about a struggling bookstore is helping real bookstores

The play about a 1,000-year-old novelist visiting a struggling bookstore was going to be staged in a bookstore. But the store closed.

3 years ago

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