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In Shocking Development, Philly Ranked “Worst City” In Which to Perform Comedy
Comedian Chris Gethard, who performs with Amy Poehler’s Upright Citizens Brigade, has declared Philadelphia the worst place in the country to perform comedy. Here’s one […]
Iron Man Is Contractually Obligated to Be a Cowboys Fan
Superhero movies and football — two things you can’t avoid as we head into July, with new guy-in-tights flicks opening every week and Eagles training […]
For Don Draper, Reality Bites — Hard
Season 6 of Mad Men ended last night with Don Draper (Jon Hamm) descending to the ninth circle of hell. The question is, will he […]
America Is Just Like Westeros!
My husband isn’t a Game of Thrones guy. When he comes home from work, he really just wants to watch a movie he’s already seen […]
The Five Huge Mistakes in Arrested Development’s New Season
I’m now just over halfway through watching Season 4 of Arrested Development — the much-anticipated Netflix treat we’ve been begging for since 2006, when the […]
WATCH: Three Philly Breweries Combine to Make One Great Beer
To celebrate the forthcoming Philly Beer Week, Troeggs Brewing Company joined with Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company and The Church Brew Works joined forces to create one […]
United States Close To Being Sold For Scrap. (Yes, We’re Talking About The Ship.)
After years of bringing a bit of character the skyline near Ikea, it appears the SS United States is finally running out of time. AP […]
Dolce & Gabbana Baby Perfume: For Your Sexiest Infant
Why not? CBS 3 reports: “High end fashion house Dolce & Gabbana claims they’ve bottled the sweet smell of an infant in its new fragrance […]
Local Drag Cabaret Act Uninvited From School for Being “Inappropriate”
Haddonfield Child Care, a New Jersey after-school program for elementary school kids, booked local drag outfit Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret, to add a “little variety” […]
Republic Crumbles As Nation Learns Beyonce’s Anthem Was Lip-Synched
Remember yesterday when we were all stunned and moved by Beyonce’s rendition of the National Anthem? Forget that. Turns out Beyonce lip-synched the anthem, which […]
VIDEO: Jerry Seinfeld Made a Rap Album in Philadelphia. Really.
Right now is a good time to go remix all of Jerry Seinfeld’s old routines into the modern language of hip-hop. “What’s the deal with […]
Questo Reveals Lineup for Roots Picnic
Sure, it’s freezing outside. Warm yourself, though, to thoughts of shaking your thang at this summer’s Root’s Picnic. Questlove unveiled the lineup Tuesday morning via […]
Rittenhouse Hotel’s Frank Marandino Named “Concierge of the Year”
Frank Marandino, the longtime concierge at The Rittenhouse Hotel, has been named the “Concierge of the Year” by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, a review of […]
Dear Parents: Is It Time for Us to Ban Toy Guns, Too?
Yesterday, President Obama, flanked by beaming parents, signed a series of initiatives that will, at long last, start to push the boulder that is gun […]
Louis C.K. Is the Perfect Comic for Right Now
Wanna hear a joke? Two schlubby middle-aged lesbian guys walk into a bar. “Boy, I’m fat and bald,” says the first one. “Boy, I’m lonely […]