Entertainment
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Several Philly Connections, But Just How Much?
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson is the star, executive producers, and writer of hit ABC show, Abbott Elementary. In the show, she pays homage to the city in which she grew up, writes Erica Marrison for People. Abbott Elementary is based on a fictional public school in Philadelphia and follows the daily lives of the…
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New Hulu Series, ‘Deli Boys’ is Set in Philadelphia and Features Several Local References
Deli Boys, a new Hulu series that just recently premiered on March 6, features a fictional Philadelphia deli that is inspired by a real one located in Northern Liberties, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The show is about two Pakistani American brothers played by actors Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali who are left…
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Doylestown-Set ‘The Brutalist’ Earns Adrien Brody Best Actor Oscar
The Brutalist, a historical epic set in Doylestown, earns Adrien Brody his second Oscar for Best Actor, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brody first won the award in 2002 for his role in The Pianist. The movie earned ten Oscar nominations and won three, including Best Cinematography and Best Film Score. The Brutalist…
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Actor David Boreanaz is a Diehard and Superstitious Eagles Fan
Actor David Boreanaz, a dedicated Eagles fan, is more than a little superstitious when it comes to supporting his team, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The star of Bones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and SEAL Team has been a die-hard fan since he moved to Villanova from Buffalo, New York as a kid. …
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Paoli’s Chubby Checker Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker, best known for his monster hit from 1960, “The Twist”, has received his first nomination for induction into Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Checker, born Ernest Evans, has been his own strongest champion in the quest to join the Rock & Roll Hall…
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Philadelphia’s First Outdoor Pickleball and Padel Club to Launch This Spring
This spring, Philadelphia will debut its first outdoor sports complex featuring both pickleball and padel courts, located near Temple University, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Viva Padel & Pickleball Club in North Philadelphia is expected to open its doors in May. The club will take over around a third of the…
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Kylie Kelce Discusses Why Her Family Isn’t Interesting Enough for TV
Haverford’s Kylie Kelce recently admitted that she and her husband Jason Kelce wouldn’t make for entertaining reality TV stars, writes Shelby Stivale for Yahoo! Entertainment. During her interview with Alexandra Cooper on the “Call her Daddy” podcast, Kelce stated her home life is too mundane. Kylie and Jason have three little girls, five-year-old Wyatt, four-year-old…
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Docuseries ‘Spirit’ Focuses on Cheerleading Team from Philadelphia’s George Washington High School
The George Washington High School cheer squad is bringing Philadelphia’s signature grit, heart, and underdog energy to the national stage in the new Xfinity docuseries Spirit, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity joined forces with NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his Unanimous Media company, The WorkShop Content Studios, and FreshFly…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Thrilled as His Dream of Eagles Winning the Super Bowl Comes True
New Hope’s Bradley Cooper finally saw his biggest dream realized on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, writes Chris Murphy for Vanity Fair. The Eagles superfan attended the game in New Orleans alongside his seven-year-old daughter, Lea. He also took part in pre-game activities, introducing the NFC…
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85-Year-Old Bucks County Man Warms Hearts with Handwritten, Hand-Delivered Party Invitations
Doug, an 85-year-old Bucks County resident, has captured the internet’s attention and touched countless hearts with his handwritten and hand-delivered party invitations, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Doug is throwing a “Celebration of Winter” party for his neighbors this month. A video one of the recipients of his invitation, Michelle Hernandez,…
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Kat Dennings’ ‘Shifting Gears’ is the Family-Friendly Sitcom Modern Television Has Been Missing
ABC’s new sitcom, ‘Shifting Gears’ is a nostalgic throwback to the family sitcom, writes Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal for Parents. The show blends humor with hear in an intergenerational family story. About ‘Shifting Gears’ Tim Allen stars as Matt Parker, a widowed auto shop owner whose estranged daughter Riley, played by Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings, unexpectedly…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ Episodes Depart Spotify, Find New Home on YouTube
Following SiriusXM’s acquisition of Call Her Daddy from Spotify, the popular podcast hosted by Newtown native Alex Cooper will now stream video episodes exclusively on YouTube, writes Caitlin Huston for The Hollywood Reporter. Video episodes of Hot Mess with Alix Earle, Pretty Lonesome with Madeline Argy, and other podcasts produced by Cooper’s Unwell Network will…
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The charming home was purchased by the 50-year-old A-lister’s parents, Gloria and Charles, in 1970 for just $38,000. Today, the house is estimated to be worth…
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‘Ready to Love,’ Reality Dating Series for Black Singles, Comes to Philadelphia
Ready to Love, the reality dating series on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), is coming to Philadelphia for its 10th season, writes Lauren Coates for Variety. In this season of the show, a cast of 20 singles – 10 men and 10 women – in Philadelphia will be paired together and compete in a series…
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Delco Natives Show Enthusiasm at ‘Delco: The Movie’ Media Premiere
Delaware County residents lined State Street outside of the Media Theatre in Media Borough on Friday night, Jan. 17, to witness the highly anticipated Delco: The Movie premiere, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Viewers donned a variety of outfits from ballgowns and tuxedos to Eagles jerseys. Others wore shirts that proudly declared their…
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Yolanda Hadid Enjoying Life on Her Serene Solebury Farm
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid fully enjoys living a simple life on her serene Solebury farm with her boyfriend, Joseph Jingoli, writes Casey Suglia for Bravo. “I’ve gone through the seasons with the trees and saw the blossoms coming and going,” she said. “For that, it’s been incredible.” Hadid, who moved…
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33-Pound Baby Gains Attention from NFL Scouts, Including from the Eagles
Earlier this month, content creator Sydney Frost went on TikTok and posted a clip of her 33-pound, five-month-old son, Carson. The video has since garnered more than 17.3 million views and her infant son is already garnering attention from NFL scouts, writes Kaleigh Werner for Yahoo! It all started with a caption. “Dialing the NFL…
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Pottstown’s Loren Gray Keeps it Real as a TikTok Influencer
Pottstown’s Loren Gray is redefining the influencer world, writes Elizabeth Macbride for Forbes. At 22 years old, she boasts 90 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, earning over $1 million annually. Her role in Netflix’s Incoming, which climbed the platform’s charts last summer, showcases her expanding reach beyond social media. Gray balances her online persona…
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