Entertainment

ABOVE PHOTO: Anthony Riley. By Monica Peters Singer Anthony Riley passed away over a year ago.  The street performer’s smooth vocals on Philadelphia sidewalks and parks, and later on NBC’s The Voice, captured both the city’s and America’s hearts.  His older sister, Halima Miley, reflects on her younger brother and plans to keep his legacy alive….

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The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today announced a partnership with Live Nation that will award Host Committee volunteers and social media followers with free tickets to Live Nation’s XPoNential Music Festival, headlined by Ryan Adams, Alabama Shakes and Brandi Carlile. The festival will take place July 22-24, the weekend leading…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Jesse Williams accepts the humanitarian award at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) Associated Press Jesse Williams is the subject of dueling online petitions following the actor’s fiery speech after receiving a humanitarian honor at the BET Awards last month….

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By Jake Coyle associated press NEW YORK — The “Finding Dory” tidal wave overwhelmed the sputtering sequel “Independence Day: Resurgence,” as the alien-invasion redux was drowned out by the popular Pixar release in North American theaters. In its second week, “Finding Dory” easily remained on top with an estimated $73.2 million, according to studio estimates…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael Jai White in a scene from ‘Vigilante Diaries’. Interview with Kam Williams A highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Laila Ali speaks during a tribute to her late father, Muhammad Ali, at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Los Angeles. After taking to Twitter to condemn a Prince tribute at the Billboard Awards, ‘Blackworld’ had its eye on BET and Sunday night’s BET Awards. By…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  In this Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, file photo, Leslie Odom Jr., from left, Phillipa Soo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Christopher Jackson appear at the curtain call following the opening night performance of “Hamilton” at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. Fans of Broadway gave producers reasons to smile this Christmas, with 18 of…

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35 events with 350 performers and 100 hours of free family-friendly fun—through July 4th Welcome America, Inc. formally announced the 2016 Wawa Welcome America! festival eight-day festival, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal. Beginning Monday, June 27 and running through Monday, July 4, there have been events highlighting America’s Independence and celebrate everything Philadelphia from history to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (Photo by Bill Z. Foster) At Amalgam Comics, you can have coffee with your copy of “Black Panther.” By Denise Clay If you went to the panel “Superpower To The People!: Creating and Promoting Diverse Voices In Geek Culture,” chances are that you saw Ariell Johnson, the owner of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rosemary Fiki  (Photo courtesy of rosemaryfiki.com) By Kharisma McIlwaine The Roxborough Music Festival took over the Gorgas Park on Ridge Avenue for a full day of fun for the entire family. An array of local vendors set up shop as they displayed the best of their jewelry, clothing, and food. Little ones took…

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