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Chubby Checker Blames Racism for the Fact That He’s Not as Famous as Beyoncé

My name is … Chubby Checker. Ernest is my first name, and Evans is my second name. But I go by Chubby Checker. I grew […]

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18 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend: Big Philly Beerfest, Little Baby’s Ice Cream Auction, South Philly Rocky Fest and More

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New Jazmine Sullivan Album Streaming Right Now

Philly R&B chanteuse Jazmine Sullivan is on the heels of releasing her third album after, fittingly a three-year hiatus. Titled Reality Show, Sullivan explains the […]

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There’s a Japanese Girl Group with a Song Titled “West Philly”

Have you heard the latest track from Japanese girl group Especia? Unless you’re a big j-pop enthusiast, probably not. Fortunately, you can listen to it […]

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War on Drugs Playing Coachella 2015

The 2015 Coachella Arts and Music Festival announced its 2015 lineup, and Philly’s War on Drugs is scheduled to play alongside musicians like Jack White, […]

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QUICKIE: Beanie Sigel Home From Hospital

South Philadelphia-bred rapper Beanie Sigel (aka The Broad Street Bully) is home from this hospital today, after being admitted in critical condition a little over a […]

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DJ Carl Michaels Presents: 10 Anthems to Take You Bopping Into the New Year

Here we are again kids: another year. I have heard some people say 2014 was a great year, some said it sucked, some were indifferent. […]

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GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Adore Delano at TLA on January 8th

It’s hard to pick a favorite from last season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, but admit it, it’s probably Adore (aka Danny Noriega). Yes, Bianca’s a […]

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El Malito Takes On Homophobes and Racists In “The Pissed Off Angry Voice of Losers”

South Philly hip-hop outfit El Malito is taking on homophobes and racists and anyone else who just flat out sucks in their latest anthem, “The Pissed […]

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LISTEN: Philly Band Sea People Record Punk Versions of South Park Songs

Philly band Sea People  has recorded a bunch of South Park song covers. Among them is the “1776 Reprise,” “Sexual Harassment Panda,” “Girl That I Like,” and […]

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8 New Holiday Albums Worth a Spot in Your Yuletune Collection

By now we are all snow boot-deep in yet another holiday season filled with yuletide logs, office holiday parties, ugly Christmas sweaters and drunk uncles. […]

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Philly Voice Finalist Matt McAndrew Premieres New Single, Duets With Adam Levine

UArts graduate Matt McAndrew is holding strong in the top four on The Voice. Last night, the finalists had a chance to show their prowess with a […]

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WATCH: Man Treated to Private Concert By Bob Dylan at Academy of Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjWeVHOspm0&app=desktop Bob Dylan performed at the Academy of Music last month, but before the audience piled in one lucky fan had the opportunity to get […]

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PHOTOS: Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, and Ariana Grande’s Dimples at Jingle Ball 2014

A handful of pop music’s biggest stars were in Philadelphia last night for Q102’s annual Jingle Ball at the Wells Fargo Center. HughE Dillon was […]

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WATCH: The Roots Back Up ILoveMakonnen On “Tuesday” On The Tonight Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ldvVy6pkg Last night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Atlanta hip-hopper ILoveMakonnen (aka Makonnen Sheran) performed his much-raved-about “Club Going Up On a Tuesday” for the first […]