Entertainment
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Sandbox VR, a New Virtual Reality Experience is Coming Soon to Philadelphia
San Francisco-based virtual reality startup Sandbox VR is planning to open a new Philadelphia location this spring, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is part of an East Coast franchise deal with LOL Entertainment, the owner of the Philadelphia Museum of Illusions. Sandbox VR’s Philadelphia location will be on the second…
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‘The Brutalist’: A Dive into the Film’s Mid-Century Philadelphia Influence and Architecture
“The Brutalist,” a fictional drama about a critical part of the American dream, zooms in on mid-century Philadelphia, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The story follows Jewish Hungarian architect, who immigrates to the United States after surviving the Holocaust. The character, played like Adrien Brody, then meets his cousin, who runs a furniture…
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Mt. Airy Woman Shines in Popular Broadway Musical ‘Suffs’
Laila Erica Drew has gone from reaching the final round of auditions for Disney’s The Lion King musical at just 10 years old and training at the Debbie Allen School of Dance, to eventually joining the cast of Suffs, the acclaimed Broadway musical, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. Created by Shania Taub, Suffs dramatizes the…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Scores Spot on USA Today’s Top 10 Songs of 2024
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter has had an amazing year, highlighted by eight Grammy nominations and most recently her inclusion on USA Today’s Top 10 Songs of 2024, writes Melissa Ruggieri for the Bucks County Courier Times. Surprisingly, the song that earned her a spot on the distinguished list is not one of her No. 1…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper Surprises Parents with New Home
After signing a $125 million deal with SiriusXM, Newtown native and hit podcaster Alex Cooper surprised her parents with a new home in Los Angeles, writes Zoey Lyttle for People. During a Christmas Day installment of her popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Cooper recalled the “emotional moment” when she and her husband, Matt Kaplan, first…
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Actors, Authors, Musicians and More Call Bucks County Home
Bucks County has been home to many famous individuals, from celebrated singers and acclaimed actors to renowned authors and talented playwrights, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. Pink, one of the best-selling singers in the world known for her acrobatic stage presence, is a Doylestown native. Lauren Holly is a…
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King of Prussia’s Netflix House is Just Part of the Streamer’s Plans for the Future
King of Prussia’s upcoming Netflix House is part of a larger transformation for the streamer into a broader entertainment powerhouse, writes Rebecca Stewart from Adweek. Netflix blends its hit shows with real-world experiences and products to engage fans beyond the screen. The Netflix House, a 100,000-square-foot entertainment complex, will debut next year in KOP, and…
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See Who Has Unseated Joe Rogan as Top Podcaster on Spotify
Joe Rogan has been king of his domain, hosting the most popular podcast out there on Spotify and Apple Music. That is, until Dec. 5, when a newcomer debuted her first episode, writes Maurico Viladegutt for Newsweek. Kylie Kelce presented the first podcast episode of her new series, “Not Gonna Lie” on that date and…
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Colman Domingo on ‘The Madness,’ Filming in Philly, and More
I once saw actor David Morse filming at Jefferson Station, back when it was Market East. I mean, yes. His crew might describe what I did as walking obliviously into their scene. And then declining to leave until I read the train schedule. But I wasn’t actually reading the train schedule. I was catching a…
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Delco: The Movie Gets Opening Premiere Jan. 17 at Media Theatre
It’s a wrap on “Delco: The Movie” and preparations are underway for a Jan. 17 red-carpet premiere at the Media Theatre, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The film was directed and produced by Sun Valley High School graduate and Delco native Chris Pierdomenico. The coming-of-age comedy/drama stars Steve Harding, Jenna Kuerzi and Jeff…
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Test Your Sleuthing Skills at Philadelphia’s First Escape Room Dinner Party
Guests attending Philadelphia’s first escape room dinner party will need to work together to solve an intriguing mystery in order to unlock a delicious dessert to end the evening on a sweet note, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea for the experience came to Eric Dale, also known as Eric the Puzzler…
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Wynnewood’s Rosemary Connors Leaves Big Shoes to Fill at NBC10
NBC10 is searching for a replacement for Rosemary Connors, its longtime weekend evening news anchor, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wynnewood native departed in September after 15 years at the station. In that time, she earned six Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards for her reporting on topics such as a deadly prison standoff…
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Greater Philadelphia Film Office’s New Leadership Launch New Initiative With Local Focus
The Greater Philadelphia Film Office recently appointed new top leadership for the first time in 30 years, writes Andre Bennett for KYW Newsradio. In that time, Sharon Pinkenson served as executive director, while Erin Wagner and Nicole Shiner worked closely alongside her. After Pinkenson wrapped up her tenure on November 30, Wagner and Shiner stepped…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest film “Lee” about American World War II woman photographer Lee Miller. Winslet won an Emmy for “Mare of Easttown”… “playing a vaping, beer swigging detective – nailing the *specific* sound…
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Malvern’s Charles Ling, Fan-Favorite ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Contestant, Reflects on His Time on Show
After a whirlwind journey as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette, fan-favorite Charles Ling has returned to “normal life” in Malvern, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. Now fans are eager for more. Dubbed “Charlesmania” by Bachelor franchise host Jesse Palmer, the phenomenon has taken the nation by storm, with fans clamoring for more of…
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Philadelphia Film Society Wins $2 Million Grant to Support Building Renovations, Advance Offerings
The Philadelphia Film Society was recently awarded a $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PFS is planning to use the grant to support renovations at the Film Society Center’s Chestnut Street location. The renovations include a new entrance and box office, an improved lobby with better ADA-compliant…
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Philadelphia Ballet, IBX Kick Off Holiday Season with Event Celebrating 56th Year of The Nutcracker
Philadelphia Ballet, in partnership with Independence Blue Cross, recently ushered in the holiday season with a festive celebration to mark the 56th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The event featured remarks from Philadelphia Ballet and IBX representatives, as well as special appearances by characters from The Nutcracker. The event set the stage for a season filled with…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Films ‘Father’ Music Video in Brooklyn Church; Priest Demoted
After Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter filmed her Feather music video inside a Brooklyn church, the priest who approved it got stripped of his duties, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of “any pastoral oversight or governance role” at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Williamsburg following an investigation, said…
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