Entertainment
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Swarthmore Singer Mark Shiiba Ultimately Impresses on ‘The Voice’
Mark Shiiba’s blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice” did not get a coach chair spin but he still impressed, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia. On “The Voice,” if a coach is impressed by an artist’s voice, they press a button to select them for their team, causing the coach’s chair to swivel to face…
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Phoenixville Organist Helps Phillies Create Unforgettable Atmosphere
Brian “Maestro” Anderson, the official organist of the Philadelphia Phillies, helps the team create an unforgettable atmosphere during games at Citizens Bank Park, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Rainey, the Phillies’ director of video production, first contacted Anderson to record a Dr. Dre song on his organ. That song turned out great…
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That Eagles Laundry Detergent Ad Was Filmed in Pat DiCrecchio’s Essington Home
Last July, Pat DiCrecchio opened his Essington home to Philadelphia Eagles players Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, and Jordan Mailata so they could film a laundry detergent commercial, writes Paul Kurtz for KYW. It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for this longtime Eagles season ticket holder. “They signed everything. I mean it got to the point where…
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Film Producer Acquires Rights to NBA Scandal Story With Delaware County Ties
Producer Jonathan Saba has acquired the film rights to the NBA betting expose that involved former Cardinal O’Hara students James Battista and Tim Donaghy. The expose was reported in Sean Patrick Griffin’s novel, “Gaming the Game: The Story of the NBA Betting Scandal and the Gambler Who Made It Happen,’ writes Jack Dunn for Variety…
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Delco Horror Haven Invasion Coming to Media Sept. 28 and 29
Delco Horror Haven Invasion, a two-day festival, is coming to Media Borough Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, that will feature a short film program, writes Stephen Silver for Broad Street Review. The festival, part of Delco Arts Week, is hosted by the nonprofit Delco Horror Haven. It will feature 30 vendors, raffles, a…
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Malvern Contestant Captures Audience Attention and Hearts on ‘Golden Bachelorette’
During The Golden Bachelorette series premiere, a retired data analyst from Malvern managed to capture both the attention and hearts of the audience, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The 66-year-old Charles L. made his debut during this week’s episode of the dating show spinoff. He hit it off with lead Joan Vassos as they…
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Federal Jury Rules in Favor of Langhorne’s Sesame Place in Racial Discrimination Suit
A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The verdict comes two years after a viral video threw the Langhorne amusement park in a firestorm of racial controversy. The video appeared…
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Enjoy These Immersive Fall Experiences Here in Delaware County
This time of year there are immersive fall experiences in Delaware County for families to be out in nature and to experience the arts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The annual Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills takes place today, Sept. 21, 10 AM to 4 PM. The festival features…
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Donna Kelce Makes Cameos in 2 Hallmark Christmas Movies
Donna Kelce, mom to retired Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce, is debuting in two Hallmark Christmas movies, reports 6abc. One of the films relates to the Eagles, the other to the Chiefs. Christmas on Call, features a die-hard Eagles fan who introduces the love of his life…
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Rose Valley’s Tommy Joyner Recalls 30 Years at MilkBoy
Tommy Joyner of Rose Valley has helped make MilkBoy one of the top music studios in the country. Now MilkBoy is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Sept. 21 South Street block party, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. MilkBoy Studios is the brainchild of Joyner and Jamie Lokoff. For Joyner, it all started…
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Yuletide Festival Moves from Devon to Liberty Hill to Look Towards Promising Future
The Yuletide at Devon festival has moved from Devon to Liberty Hill, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The holiday event, led by father-son duo Rob and Jes Bickhart, will be smaller and cheaper than last year. The move comes after some problems with the Devon Horse Show facility, as it required winterizing and…
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Wreck-it Room Chain iSmash Preparing New Location in Downingtown
Rage room chain iSmash is expanding in the Philadelphia region with two development deals, with one at an as yet undisclosed Downingtown location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The wreck-it room chain intends to open seven locations in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the next four years, according to founder and CEO…
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Last Eagles Christmas Album to Be Released on Black Friday
A well-known trio of Eagles will release their third and final Christmas album on Black Friday 2024 and will include guests Boyz II Men and Travis Kelce, reports the 6abc staff. Like its two predecessors, the album “A Philly Special Christmas Party” will highlight former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata…
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Susan Noles Shares Some Thoughts on the Jersey Shore
Susan Noles of Aston who rose to celebrity status after her time on The Golden Bachelor, recently lent some Jersey Shore observations for The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Down the Shore newsletter, writes Sam Ruland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Noles has been hopping from one coast to the other for her new Golden Hour podcast with fellow…
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Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franchisees Kinjal and Purvish Patel are looking for the space to open a Sky Zone location in Exton in the…
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Chester County Therapist, Teacher Shares His DNC Experience from ‘Lens of Comedy’
Before he headed to the Democratic National Convention, Tell Williams, a Chester County therapist and teacher, posted a video of himself getting ready on TikTok, showing the process of choosing his outfit, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Williams, whose flights and hotel costs were covered by Vocal Media, an advocacy group, was one…
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The Doylestown County Theater Hosts Nostalgic “Hollywood Summer Nights” Series
The County Theater in Doylestown, a community staple for 86 years, brings the magic of movies to the community, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. The historic theater, which has been a cultural hub since 1938, relies heavily on annual memberships to keep its doors open. The “Hollywood Summer Nights” series, running through…
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Another Philly Special: New Eagles Christmas Album in the Works
Fear not, Philly Special Christmas album fans. A third album is in the works, according to Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Eagles teammates Johnson, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to get an album together soon for this year, according to 6abc, as reported at WHYY. Talk of a new album started to emerge…
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