Music
J-Lo Will Destroy Iran’s Theocracy With Pop Tunes, Sultry Dresses
Jennifer Lopez nearly destroyed Ben Affleck’s career, but now she’s after bigger game: The mullahs of Iran. The singer/actress/beloved icon gave a concert in Azerbaijan […]
The Philadelphia Orchestra Won’t Have to Replace Aidan Milligan’s Trombone After All
There’s a happier happy ending to Aidan Milligan’s story. The 9-year-old Drexel Hill boy made news last week when the Philadelphia Orchestra volunteered to replace […]
Will Public Enemy Eat the Octopus at Osteria?
In celebration of the group’s 25th anniversary, Chuck D, Flavor Flav and the rest of the Public Enemy crew have announced a show at North […]
Did Paul Ryan Lift the “Bean” Story From Kurt Cobain?
While debating VP Joe Biden on Thursday, noted Nirvana fan and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan recounted the moment he saw the first ultrasound of […]
People are Writing Songs for Philadelphia’s Public Art
You know how you’re always walking down the street, staring at Philadelphia’s many examples of public art and thinking, Gee, I wonder what that sculpture […]
VIDEO: Pink’s New Music Video Makes Her Mother Uncomfortable
Doylestown native Pink recently released her first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. On Wednesday, the pop star showed the world […]
AUDIO: Michael Smerconish Dissed by Led Zeppelin at Press Conference
On Tuesday morning, I emailed 1210-AM radio host Michael Smerconish about the Barbra Streisand concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. His response: “Sorry […]
Review: My Mom Says That Barbra Streisand Needs to Stop Touring
Last night, Barbra Streisand took to the stage at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to kick off her short Back to Brooklyn tour, which moves […]
Bob and Barbara’s Ditches Play-Anything Jukebox
We have long believed that TouchTunes jukeboxes are ruining bars with their all-digital, play-anything, Internet-connectedness. And nowhere was our heart more broken by an otherwise […]
PGMC: Have a Ball
Drag queens, masked men and plenty of song and dance will dominate the Ethical Society this month (Oct. 13) when the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus […]
Bruce Springsteen’s Gay Marriage Ad
Bruce Springsteen lends his support to marriage equality in four states this election year, calling it a civil rights issue.
VIDEO: Rocker Throws Mic Stands Into Crowd at Six Flags Concert
Rock and roll is dead. Instead of going on drug-fueled, late-night tours of America’s shithole after hours joints and throwing televisions through hotel windows, today’s […]
Philadelphia’s Role in the Future of Opera
“One should be crazy to choose this career,” says 28-year-old booming bass-baritone Musa Ngqungwana. He left his native South Africa in 2010 to study at […]
VIDEO: 12-Year-Old Girl Kills it With Cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine”
On Saturday, many community members gathered in South Philly as a part of the second-annual 100 Thousand Poets for Change international event. According to a […]
Why Taylor Swift Playing Joni Mitchell in a Movie Is a Travesty
Recently, hell froze over, Wile E. Coyote finally caught up with the Road Runner, and it was announced that Taylor Swift will play Joni Mitchell […]