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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 […]

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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 […]

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Video: Beyonce Sings National Anthem at Inauguration

A lot happened at the Presidential Inauguration today, but we can all agree that the best video footage to emerge from the festivities was of […]

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Michael Jackson’s Shoes (Briefly) Stolen From Hair ‘O The Dog

While 1,800 of you were out enjoying the Hair O’ The Dog Saturday night (Philly’s “adult prom”), one sneaky drunkard was stealing an autographed pair […]

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Mixmaster Mike Nutter to Co-Host Inauguration Party with John Legend

This isn’t going to help Nutter’s reputation with his foes over at District Council 33, who have derisively called him a “Hollywood hero.” In exchange […]

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Baltimore Police Creates Embarrassing Ravens Tribute Video

A delegation of Philadelphia city councilpeople were in Baltimore the other day checking out the city’s new and improved network of crime cameras. Let’s hope […]

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Local Romance Alert: T-Swift and Bradley Cooper?

Lovesick (Reading native) Taylor Swift, ever eager to taste the flavor of the day, has her sights set on (Jenkintown native) Bradley Cooper. Swift, who […]

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Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia Finalists Announced

Every year, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation asks Philly artists and arts organizations the question: “What’s your best idea for the arts?” […]

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VIDEO: Cassidy’s “Condom Style” Ode to Consequence-Free Sex

Yes, you’ve seen a million “Gagnam Style” parody videos by now—but you probably haven’t seen the video from Philly rapper Cassidy Da Hustla, and his […]

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Pierre Robert’s Top 10 Bands That Need to Come Out of Retirement

A lot of people were excited when David Bowie announced his first album in a decade. So I asked Pierre Robert, WMMR’s veteran rock-and-roll DJ […]

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Fourth of July Jam Will Be Broadcast on VH1 This Year

The history of Philadelphia: international powerhouse to national powerhouse to semi-provincial big city with grit and potential. (That’s where we are now.) Maybe bringing the […]

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Photographer Killed in Traffic While Tailing Justin Bieber; Miley Cyrus Weighs In

“Bieber Fever” has apparently claimed its first fatality—photographer Chris Guerra was killed New Year’s Day in a traffic accident that took place while he was […]

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Your Totally Last-Minute Guide to New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia

If watching the ball drop from the warm comfort of your own home just doesn’t cut it for you — and hey, we can all […]

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The Five Things Questlove Misses Most About Philly

Feelings were hurt when lifelong Philadelphian ?uestlove moved to New York in March (to the financial district, no less). It’s safe to bury the hatchet […]

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Watch: Christmas Came Early

If you’re dreaming more of fun in the sun than a white Christmas, you may enjoy singer-songwriter Keo Nozari’s new holiday anthem, “Christmas Came Early.” […]