Hot News 1 Friday January 2nd, 2026
We Remember one of the greats of Gospel Music. Gospel Sensation Richard Smallwood known for the songs I love the lord, Total Praise, Center of my Joy, Anthem of Praise and many other great gospel songs has died at the age of 77. Smallwood had been battling illness for some time and died from complications of Kidney Failure.
Comedian and Actor Dave Chappelle dropped a holiday surprise on everyone. A brand-new Netflix comedy special ‘The Unstoppable’
Kevin Hart is back with a new Netflix Comedy special. ‘Acting my Age 'Hart jokes about Middle age. Kevin Hart is also teaming up with SNL’S Keenan Thompson for a weekly sports show on Prime Video. The show Good Sports airs every Tuesday Night thru February.
Being Eddie...Actor/Comedian tells his story in his own words in a new documentary streaming on Netflix.
The 84TH Annual Golden Globes airs Sunday, January 11th on CBS. Comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting The Leonardo DiCaprio movie ‘One Battle after Another is leading the nominations with 9 nods, followed by Ryan Coogle and Michael B Jordans Sinners. Netflix is leading with TV Nominations, and Cynthia Erivo making history with Wicked Part 2 and well as Ariana Grande.
Congratulations Shenielle Jones she has been promoted to the 4th hour of the Today. Starting in January it will be Jenna and Shenielle. Shenielle will leave her role on the third hour of The Today Show.
Superbowl Sunday is set for Sunday February 8th In Santa Clara, California. There is going to be a lot of entertainment. Puerto Rican Superstar is performing at Halftime. Charlie Puth is performing the Nation Anthem. Country Star Brandi Carlile is performing America The Beautiful and Singer Coco Jones is doing Lift Every Voice and Sing.
16th Annual All Stars of Hip Hop Sunday January 18th Public Enemy, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Montell Jordan, Furious Five, Sugarhill Gang, Schooly D Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
Mike Tyson is bringing his one man show to Atlantic City at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In Return of the Mike he talks about his addictions, Mental Health and Boxing Career and his life as an aging warrior. Friday January 23 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters May 5th With Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.*
Get ready for a Documentary based on the life of Kenneth Babyface Edmonds. From the beginning with The Deele...producing the likes of Bobby Brown, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey to name a few.
Robin Roberts' next big project for the Lifetime network is a Bio Pic based on the life of Roberta Flack.
Toy Story 5 is set for release next year on June 19th. It’s Toys VS Tech as Buzz, Woodie and Jessie face a new threat to playtime.
A stage play based on the life of Poet and Author Dr. Maya Angelou is coming to the Broadway stage ‘Phenomenal Woman”
Get ready for a history making concert tour with New Edition, Boyz to Men and Toni Braxton. The 30 City Tour will be in Philadelphia Sunday March 15th at the Liacouras Center Broad and Montgomery. Tickets are on sale now
Mike Epps and Friends are returning to the area Friday February 21st with the We them Ones comedy show. The hottest comedienne out her Mojo Brooks will be joining them a The Liacouras center
Tracey Morgan returns to TV in the Paramount Plus Comedy ‘Crutch.
Katt Williams is bringing his comedy tour The Golden Age of Comedy to the Liacouras Center April 24th
Debbie Alen will be one of the Executive Producers when the A Different World reboot debuts on Netflix. The story will focus on the daughter of Dwayne Wade and Whitley.
Get ready the Answer a 3-part Documentary about Basketball Great Allen Iverson. The docu series chronicles his life and how he changed the face of basketball. The docuseries is streaming now on Prime Video.
Eagles Star Running Back Saquon Barkley is bringing his story to Prime with a documentary that is streaming now.
Keith Sweat wants to see you on Valentines Day Saturday February 14th along with Dru Hill. Joe and Ginuwine at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
The nationwide search is for a Dreamgirls revival headed to Broadway Fall of 2026.
Rapper Carbi B is going on the biggest Tour of her career, and she will be in Philly on Tuesday April 7th at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Formerly the Wells Farogo Center.
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton March 28 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
After nearly 20 years the Wayans Brothers are returning to the Scary movie franchise.
Regina Hall and Anna Farris are returning to the scary movie Franchise in Scary Movie 6 with the Wayans. The movie comes out June 12 2026
What's next for the Oscar Winning Member of The Roots Quest Love. He’s working on a new documentary about Earh wind and fire.
Get ready for the 2025 Honorees for the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Nia Long, Fantasia, Sherri Sheperd, Prince, Jane Fonda, The Isley Brothers, Rapper Busta Ryhmes, and Actor Courtney B Vance to name a few.
I am now part of the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame. My bronze plague is on Broad Street. Broad and Pine in front of The University of The Arts.
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