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A kidpreneur from Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, showcases his love of design and passion for his community with his trendy clothing brand that he hopes will inspire youth all over the world on “Shark Tank”
Community

15-year-old Philly entrepreneur appears on Shark Tank

Trey Brown was just 12 years old when he used his birthday money to start “SPERGO,” a colorful, sporty apparel company.

4 years ago

Quinta Brunson is pictured in a screengrab from the pilot of 'Abbott Elementary'
Education
Billy Penn

Underfunded Philly schools are the setting for new Quinta Brunson ABC comedy ‘Abbott Elementary’

The comedian drew on stories from her mother, a longtime Philadelphia public school teacher.

4 years ago

Michael Kenneth Williams
Arts & Entertainment

Autopsy shows that actor Michael K. Williams died of drug intoxication

Actor Michael K. Williams, known for playing Omar Little on "The Wire" and an Emmy nominee, died of acute drug intoxication in what a medical examiner said was accidental.

4 years ago

Kate Winslet
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Hoagies get an Emmys shoutout as ‘Mare of Easttown’ wins stoke talk of second season

Kate Winslet’s Wawa-inspired character really connected with fans.

4 years ago

Norm Macdonald speaks during a panel discussion of reality television talent show
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Comedian Norm Macdonald has died at 61

His management company confirmed that the 61-year-old had battled cancer for nine years.

4 years ago

Fox Nation, a subscription-based streaming service run by Fox News Media, has given the green light for the return of the controversial reality TV series, premiering Oct. 1. (Fox Nation)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

‘Cops’ was canceled amid protests of police violence. Fox Nation is bringing it back

Fox Nation, a subscription-based streaming service owned by Fox News Media, has given the green light for the return of the controversial series.

4 years ago

Producer Mike Richards poses in the pressroom at the 43rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on May 1, 2016, in Los Angeles. Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized

Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.

4 years ago

When Beavis and Butt-Head debuted on MTV in 1993, critics called the duo
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

MTV is turning 40 — here’s how Beavis, Butt-Head and Daria disrupted cable

From the moment MTV launched on Aug. 1, 1981, it was bound to rattle the nerves of parents and moral crusaders.

4 years ago

Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Mare of Easttown’ receives 16 Emmy nominations

'Mare of Easttown' received Emmy nominations in both the Best Limited Series and Best Actress in a Limited Series categories.

4 years ago

Television host Conan O'Brien smiles towards the audience at Sanders Theatre on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016.  O'Brien, who graduated from the school in 1985, shared a conversation with Harvard President Drew Faust and an audience of guests. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

After 28 quirky years, Conan O’Brien is leaving late night

Conan O'Brien keeps saying this goodbye is a good thing.

4 years ago

Detective Christine Bleiler, who served as a model for the character Mare, made the first cheesesteak of the day LOUIS PLATT / BILLY PENN
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Wawa honors ‘Mare of Easttown’ with spicy cheesesteak and new store dedication

The convenience chain didn’t realize it provided inspiration for the Kate Winslet HBO series until the show aired.

4 years ago

Kate Winslet, portraying her character Mare, walks along a fence
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

How ‘Mare of Easttown’ turned the Philly region into a national obsession

Quibbling aside, it was a rare showing for the Delaware Valley — and many locals respected it.

4 years ago

North Philly native Cam Anthony performs on
Arts & Entertainment

‘This looks all right’: Philly singer may be The Voice’s best hope

Judge Blake Shelton has said The Voice winners are not given the chance to succeed after the show. Cam Anthony may buck that trend.

4 years ago

FILE - This Aug. 13, 2020 file photo shows a logo for Netflix on a remote control in Portland, Ore. Streaming services ranging from Netflix to Disney+ want us to stop sharing passwords. That's the new edict from the giants of streaming media, who hope to discourage the common practice of sharing account passwords without alienating their subscribers, who've grown accustomed to the hack. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Community

Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it

Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop.

4 years ago

Community Conversations
Arts & Entertainment

Redefining Black Magic: African Americans and the illusion industry

WHYY convened Ran’d Shine, RJ the Magician, and Ice McDonald for a family-friendly magic show followed by a Community Conversation on equity and diversity.

4 years ago

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