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The First Annual Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk will take place Saturday, June 17th at XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, 201 North 17th Street. All the registration info and details are on the wdasfm.com page.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joins the 5 Timers’ Club when he hosts the season finale of Saturday Night Live this week with musical guest Katy Perry. It’s part of the whirlwind publicity for his new big budget movie adaption of the popular 90’s TV series Baywatch, coming out in theaters this month. Johnson’s got the momentum at the box office. The latest Fast & The Furious installment, The Fate Of The Furious with Ludacris, Tyrese and Vin Diesel, crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office. That makes its director, F. Gary Gray, the first African American director to hit the billion dollar mark at the box office. He also is on the cover of the latest issue of G.Q. magazine. Inside, the ex-wrestler talks about translating Baywatch to the big screen. Johnson also talks about a possible career change ….to politics. There has been a strong current of talk from those who know him about his savvy in political circles. Not to mention how popular he is at home and abroad. Could the man once known as The Rock run for the Presidency of The United States in 2020? Johnson won’t confirm or deny, but says he loves his country and is committed to seeing it win. Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?!!!!! The G.Q. magazine with Johnson on the cover is out now, and Baywatch opens Thursday, May 25th going into The Memorial Day Weekend.

Stephanie Mills says her manager has mishandled her money. The songstress was just here for a sold out Mother’s Day concert in Atlantic City, but the next day severed her business ties with Manager Hiram Hicks. Hicks was the president of Island Black Music and has been Mills manager for more than three years. According to published reports, Mills says she’s grateful to her own business acumen that sensed something was wrong. The Grammy winner says she’s weighing her legal options when asked if she’s considered suing. Mills says as the single mother of a special needs child, she needed to show strength when she feels wronged. She’s also coming forward to fight the stigma of being embarrassed and to empower other artists to pay attention to their business as well. Meanwhile, an email attributed to Hiram Hicks denies all wrong doing, and the email also claims he still has a business relationship with Mills. 

Bill Cosby speaks. The former star of The Cosby Show granted an interview to CNN/Radio Personality Michael Smerconish with just less than a month to go before Cosby’s criminal sexual assault trial. Cosby refused to go into details about the legal aspects or to confirm whether or not his accusers are liars. He did speak that he thought racism is motivating much of what’s happening. Cosby is facing more than 50 accusers and defamation civil lawsuits involving alleged sexual misconduct. Cosby’s daughters Erinn and Ensa also released audio statements to radio and TV in support of their father. Cosby also says he doesn’t expect to testify in his defense. Bill Cosby’s criminal trial in Montgomery County, PA begins Monday, June 5th.

Philly’s own Kevin Hart, a.k.a “My Nephew,” is on a roll! First, congratulations are in order as he and his lovely wife Eniko Parrish are expecting their first child together. Hart has two children, Haven, 12, and Hendrix, 9, with ex-wife Torrei Hart, who issued a public statement wishing the couple congratulations. Hart’s also on the cover of this month’s Essence magazine. It’s their Men’s Issue with a Father’s Day theme. Then get ready for Kevin Hart Day this summer! Philadelphia has declared the native home of the actor/comedian will have a day of appreciation. “My Nephew” has been in his hometown town filming with Emmy Winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) the upcoming movie Untouchables, which follows the relationship of a paralyzed man and the caregiver he hires to help him adjust to his new reality and disability. Untouchables is due out in 2018. And, Kevin Hart Day in Philadelphia will happen Thursday, July 6th. Congrats Nephew!!!!

Jay-Z and Beyonce have crossed the billion dollar mark. The Carters, soon to be adding twins to their family, which includes 5-year old daughter Blue Ivy, are entertainment’s hottest couple. When Forbes magazine released their list of America’s Wealthiest Self-Made Women, it ranked Beyonce’s personal fortune at $350 million. Add that to Jay-Z’s personal fortune, reported at $810 million, and that put the power couple at $1.16 billion. Jay-Z having just signed a $200 million touring and events deal with Live Nation and Beyonce’s Formation tour having grossed $250 million, you can expect The Carter/Knowles Empire to just keep growing.

Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes….the saga continues. The two are reportedly off again on another private, romantic excursion in Paris with emphasis on PRIVATE. Is it Foxx that wants to keep things on the low and Holmes who wants the world to know she’s in love again? The two have been bending over backwards to avoid questions or confirming any personal dating info for the public. Complicating things is the fact that Holmes was married to Foxx was a onetime Co-star Tom Cruise. Cruise and Foxx became friends on the set of their 2004 movie Collateral. At first, the secrecy was all to protect Cruise and Holmes’ 10-year old daughter Suri. Foxx has two daughters of his own: Corinne, 23, and seven-year old Annalise. Now, Holmes is tired of hiding, but Foxx may still be gun shy. How would his audience react to this relationship? Meanwhile, Foxx is hosting a musical game called Beat Shazam, based on the popular song identifying app. Contestants take on the app after they advance from a few rounds of naming songs against each other. Foxx's show, Beat Shazam will debut on Thursday, May 25th at 9pm on FOX.

In more couples news, J-Lo and A-Rod: are wedding bells ready to ring? Jennifer Lopez is reportedly so smitten with her new beau, former Baseball Superstar Alex Rodriguez, that she’s ready to walk down the aisle and make him hubby number four. But what about A-Rod? His 2008 divorce from then wife of six-years, Cynthia Scurtis, was sealed, but reported cut deep into his then $250 million baseball contract. Rodriguez’s reputation as a womanizer also follows him around like a shadow.  Are Jenny From The Block and A-Rod ready to have a meeting of the minds and try marriage again? Meanwhile, Lopez career is running on all cylinders. The former American Idol judge has a new show, World Of Dance, on NBC. This time the competition is among dancers of all ages and from all around the world. Lopez is a judge and executive producer. Her fellow judges include Singer/Songwriter/Dancer Ne-Yo, Actress/Dancer Jenna Dewan Tatum (Supergirl; Step Up; Melrose Place) and Actor/Dancer Derek Hough (Dancing With The Stars). Plus, Lopez’s NBC cop drama Shades Of Blue, with Ray Liotta, has been renewed for the new season and has a special airing this Sunday at 9pm on NBC. Meanwhile World Of Dance premieres Tuesday May 30th at 10pm on NBC.

Speaking of Tuesday nights, the new America’s Got Talent returns on May 30th. Judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B, despite her divorce drama, all return to the talent competition show. Tyra Banks replaces Nick Cannon as host, and America’s Got Talent premieres Tuesday, May 30th at 8pm on NBC.

Guess who had 100 roses for her first Mother’s Day? Janet Jackson that’s who!!! They came from her estranged hubby. The newly separated Ms. Janet Jackson is preparing to resume the tour she interrupted to have her son. The 50-year old singer/actress/dancer separated from her husband of three years, 42-year old Wissam Al Mana, months after welcoming their first child, son Eissa. But, Wissam looks like he wants his boo back! The 100 roses follow the public social media statement he made declaring his continuing love and support of Janet. Will Miss Jackson be swayed? Meanwhile, Janet’s The State Of The World tour will kick off in September with stops in Atlantic City (November 10th), Bethlehem, PA (November 11th) and Philly (November 13th).

The TV networks have been unveiling their upcoming lineup and there’s big news for our favorites. First, you’ve heard of Shondaland, we’ll get ready for Lee-Land. FOX is giving Producer-Director Lee Daniels their full Wednesday night line up with the returning Daniels produced dramas Star starring Queen Latifah and Benjamin Bratt, and  Empire, starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Both shows return this fall beginning at 8pm on Wednesdays. Meanwhile, the show that was competing with Empire last season, Black-ish, was renewed by ABC for a fourth season. The sitcom, starring Anthony Anderson and Golden Globe Winner Tracee Ellis Ross, will now be moved to Tuesday nights at 9pm.

Singer Katy Perry has signed on as a judge on the new American Idol, which will be part of the ABC Sunday night lineup when it returns for the 2017-2018 season. The I Kissed A Girl singer confirmed for her fans via social media the great honor she feels to be a part of the legendary show. Other judges have not been confirmed to the public yet. When he was asked, the show’s most popular judge, Simon Cowell, said it’s unlikely he’d return as he’s committed to NBC’s America’s Got Talent, which he also produces. Meanwhile, despite his brand new gig as Kelly Ripa’s co-host of Live with Kelly & Ryan, sources say Ryan Seacrest is very close to sealing the deal to return as host of the new American Idol.

The ABC Network has made history by introducing a face of color to the Bachelor/Bachelorette reality show franchise. Texas Lawyer Rachel Lindsay will be the first African American Bachelorette beginning in May. Lindsay is already on The Bachelor earlier this season, which tells us obviously she didn’t win that contest. The Bachelorette has been around 14 years with at least two different seasons a year. The new President Of The ABC Entertainment Group is Channing Dungey, and she’s the first African American in history to hold the head of programming title on any of the major broadcast networks. Dungey has made it known she wants more diversity on the network, and has given The Bachelorette her blessing. The Bachelorette with Rachel Lindsay will have its season premiere this Monday, May 22nd at 9pm on ABC.

The embattled Newsman Roger Ailes has died. His wife Elizabeth announced his death. Ailes was a journalist/news manager for more than 40-years culminating in his appointment as founding chair and chief executive of Rupert Murdoch’s FOX News. But, Ailes’ legacy was tarnished when his high profile personalities from FOX accused him of sexual harassment. As the accusations piled up and Murdoch and his sons/business executives settled with the accusers, last summer they dismissed Ailes after 20-years at FOX’s helm with a multi-million dollar parachute. Ailes became the face of sexual harassment in the workplace and for companies that tolerate the behavior. As a result, other high profile sexual harassment cases are being settled quickly with official action and strong public statements of zero tolerance being issued. As for Ailes, reportedly he suffered a fall in his Palm Springs home and his death may have been a result of that. Roger Ailes was 77-years old. 

The Billboard Music Awards air on May 21st, and the nominees include Rihanna with 14 nods, The Weeknd with 13 and Beyonce has 8. That night’s performers will include Bruno Mars, Celine Dion, Drake, John Legend and Cher will receive the ICON Award. The Billboard Music Awards will air this Sunday, May 21st at 8pm on ABC.

Get ready for the Tupac Shakur life story on film called All Eyez On Me. After the blockbuster $200 million box office success of the N.W.A. bio-pic Straight Outta Compton, it was only a matter of time before one of the most iconic legends of West Coast hip hop would be covered. All Eyez On Me, taking its title from Shakur’s last studio album released before his death, has been filming for close to two years. The movie stars Raven Symone, Hill Harper, Annie Ilonzeh, Danai Gurira, Kat Graham as Jada Pinkett Smith, Jamal Woolard reprising his role as The Notorious BIG and Demetrius Shipp, Jr. as Tupac Shakur. All Eyez On Me opens June 16th, which would have been Shakur’s 46th birthday.  

The Essence Of Entertainment returns to The Dell Music Center, 33rd & Ridge Avenue, for the summer of 2017. There'll be two movie nights featuring the films Sing and Moana with big screens and music by DJ Gary O. And, the lineup this summer is incredible. The new season of The Dell Music Center's Essence Of Entertainment 2017 kicks off Thursday, July 6th with all shows staring at 7pm:

July 6th - Johnny Gill, Jaheim & After 7

July 13th - Dramatics Featuring LJ Reynolds, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Intruders & Bloodstone

July 20th - KEM, Keke Wyatt & Lalah Hathaway

July 27th - Monica, Joe & Tank

Friday, July 28th - Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra & Philadanco

Saturday, July 29th- Patty Jackson's Party In The Park starring The O'Jays, The Whispers & Force MD's

August 3rd -Fantasia & Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds

August 10th - Erykah Badu & Ro James

August 17th - Sheila E, Dave Koz & Larry Graham

August 24th - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly

Comedian and Emmy Winner Jordan Peele has landed a huge deal in the wake of his blockbuster success with the thriller Get Out. Universal Pictures has signed Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions to an exclusive first look deal. Peele has made history with the horror/thriller starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. He’s the first African American to ever have his directing debut movie gross $100 million. Get Out’s worldwide box office gross so far is over $200 million, and it’s scheduled to make its DVD and Blue Ray debut on May 23rd. The release will include an alternative ending. There’s talk of Peele looking at a follow up to Get Out.

It’s Idris Elba versus Matthew McConaughey!! In the upcoming movie Dark Tower, Elba plays a gunslinger in a futuristic world who must stop his enemy, played by McConaughey, from destroying a mystical tower. That tower keeps the world from being overrun by uncontrollable evil. Along the way, Elba must mentor a young boy who proves helpful in the quest to preserve the tower. Dark Tower opens August 4th.

Queen Bey wants you to turn lemon into lemonade. Beyonce is releasing a How To Make Lemonade box set. This lemonade is priced at $300. It comes with the original Lemonade album on vinyl and a 600 page coffee table book with previously unreleased photos documenting the making of the album. Beyonce superfan Dr. Michael Eric Dyson wrote the foreword, and there’s also a poem by Warsan Shire. The pre-order date is set for this coming summer.

The Obamas are on the cover of this week’s People magazine. It’s a look at the former POTUS and FLOTUS’ life after The White House. Their downtime future plans upcoming books and their continued community activism is highlighted.

The April/May issue of Ebony magazine features two-time NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder) on the cover. It’s the travel issue and also features catching up with En Vogue, who’ll be at the Mann Thursday June 1st, and the Vacations For Mom And Me article.

Essence Magazine is gearing up for its 23rd Annual Essence Fest and The Hip Hop Queen Of Soul, A Legend and The Boss will be in the house! Yes! Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Motown Legend Miss Diana Ross will headline the now legendary festival. Chaka Khan, Philly’s own Jazmine Sullivan, India.Arie, Solange, Shirley Jones of The Jones Girls, Ro James, Tweet, Shaggy, Michel’le, Yuna and Lalah Hathaway will also be performing with more acts to come. The 2017 Essence Fest will be June 29th through July 2nd in New Orleans.

Check out who’s coming to town:

Saturday, May 27th - HoagieNation Starring Hall & Oates, Tears For Fears, Philly’s own Vivian Green, Son Little and G. Love & Special Sauce, to name a few, at Penn Landing’s Festival Pier for Memorial Day Weekend. For tickets and information log on to HoagieNation.com.

Sunday, May 28th – Maxwell with Leela James and Ledisi in concert at The Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and for tickets and information log onto theborgata.com.

Thursday, June 1st – Bell/Biv/DeVoe with special guests SWV and En Vogue at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts, 52nd & Parkside Avenue. For more information log onto manncenter.org.

Saturday, June 24th – R Kelly in concert at Diana Ross’ In The Name Of Love Tour at The BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ. Tickets are on sale now and for more information log onto ticketmaster.com

Saturday, July 8th - Charlie Wilson & Chante Moore at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts, 52nd & Parkside Avenue. For more information log onto manncenter.org.

Sunday, July 16th   – Jill Scott in concert at The Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and for tickets and information log onto theborgata.com.

Saturday, July 29th – Diana Ross’ In The Name Of Love Tour at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts, 52nd & Parkside Avenue and for tickets and information log onto manncenter.org.

Tuesday, August 1st – Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers at The Wells Fargo Center. Tickets go on sale 10am Saturday, April 29th and for more information log onto wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

Sunday, August 13th   – Kool & The Gang and The Commodores in concert at The Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and for tickets and information log onto theborgata.com.

Wednesday, August 16th – The All The Hits Tour Starring Lionel Richie & Special Guest Star Mariah Carey at The Wells Fargo Center. This is the new date from the cancelled March concert. Tickets and information at wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

Friday, September 1st - The I Love The 90’s Tour: The Party Continues starring Blackstreet, TLC, Montell Jordan, Naughty By Nature, Biz Markie, Snap and C&C Music Factory at The BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ. 

Friday, November 10th – Janet Jackson at The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. For tickets or for more information log onto boardwalkhall.box-officetickets.com.

Saturday, November 11th – Janet Jackson at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center. For tickets or for more information log onto sandsbethlehememovementseventcenter.ticketoffics.com

Monday, November 13th – Janet Jackson at The Wells Fargo Center. For tickets or for more information log onto wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

If you would like more info please email me at pattyj1053@aol.com or Pattyjackson@clearchannel.comor check me out with my midday reports at 10:35am

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Queen Bey rules! Whether the critics love it or hated it, nobody does the Superbowl like Beyonce! The ex-Destiny’s Child lead singer stole the show at halftime when she joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars at Superbowl 50. She performed her song Formation, which references everything from post Katrina New Orleans and the unfairness to people of color as a result to #blacklivesmatter. She’s received both praise and criticism, including from members of Congress and social media. One thing’s for certain, Mrs. Carter has lifted her image and added a new layer to her still-rising musical legacy. Meanwhile, the Superbowl was the ideal place to announce her Formation Tour, which will be here in Philly at The Linc on Sunday, June 5th.

So how much would you say Future versus Ciara is worth….how about $15 million? Singer Ciara and her ex-fiancé Rapper Future have a year-old son together. After a bitter break up, Ciara started dating Seattle Seahawks Superbowl Champ Russell Wilson fresh off his divorce. When Ciara and Wilson were photographed not only dating but with her son at football practice or strolling out together just the three of them, Future took to social media and let Ciara have it. Ciara now claims Future’s year long attacks are diminishing her brand, hurting her career and business by branding her a bad mom. So she’s filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit against the rapper. Future’s reaction was Ciara did the same thing to him by publicly questioning his behavior and how much he sees his son. Ouch! The two still have this one-year old to raise, not to mention Future has other children by other babymommas. Meanwhile, in better Ciara news, she’s bringing her Jackie tour to the area. The tour named for her current album is coming to Harrah’s in Atlantic City on Saturday, April 16th. Plus Ciara, fellow Singer Tori Kelly and Actress Allison Williams have signed up with Keds footwear for a spring campaign and to introduce their new collection.

LeSean “Shady” McCoy is in hot water. The Philadelphia Police are recommending charges be filed against the former Eagle and now Buffalo Bill stemming from his involvement in an afterhours club brawl with members of his entourage and some off duty Philly police officers. Cell phone video has been posted all over social media, and sources say more video will show McCoy as an active participant. Apparently, sometime after two in the morning at a Philadelphia nightclub, one of the off duty cops and one of McCoy’s friends got into it over a bottle of champagne. Things got heated from there with punches being thrown in clear view of cell phone cameras. The club’s bouncers broke up the may lay and kicked all the participants out of the club. 27-year old McCoy is currently a running back with the Buffalo Bills, who at this time say they are aware of the incident but won’t be commenting further on it for now. At press time, multiple news sources say a warrant for Shady’s arrest will be forthcoming.

Sylvester Stallone was ready to get his protest on! Despite being an Oscar nominee for reprising his iconic role as “Rocky” in the box office smash Creed, Stallone got the only major nomination. He recently revealed he called the film’s Director and Co-writer Ryan Coogler upset that Coogler and lead Actor Michael B. Jordan didn’t get nominated with him. Stallone says he was willing to join the boycott and stay away from the awards that night. Coogler told him to go and represent the film. The Oscars will air Sunday, February 28th on ABC.

 Speaking of the Oscars, Host Chris Rock is on the cover of the March issue of Essence. He and his team have also done some heaving rewriting of his material for the awards because of the diversity issue. This is the second year in a row there are no people of color nominated for Oscar’s most high profile awards. Meanwhile, the Academy is also trying to at least present some diversity in the presenters by enlisting Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart, Pharrell Williams, Common, Kerry Washington and 1971 Oscars Music Director and 1996 Oscars Producer Quincy Jones.

Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson are on the cover of Elle magazine. Perfect timing for Henson, who just won a Golden Globe Award for Lead Actress for her role as “Cookie” in FOX’s Empire.

Ebony Magazine’s February issue is holding on to Black Love covering everything from for lovers only to marriage.

Did Idris Elba dump his new babymomma for Naomi Campbell? The actor and the supermodel were spotted out and about on a date night excursion. Naiyana Garth was nowhere in sight. 28-year old Garth is a makeup artist and mother of Elba’s 22-month old son. The couple had been living together in London, but Elba moved to quarters close by to stay close to his son. Elba, 43, was seen at the SAG Awards with his 13-year old daughter, from a previous relationship, as his date, so there wasn’t a whole lot of talk then. But, after photographers caught 45-year old Campbell and Elba leaving a New York nightclub together, it appeared the deal on previous relationships were done. Let’s see how Stringer Bell handles that hot tempered supermodel.

Speaking of hot tempered, Michelle Ghent ain’t done with Terrence Howard yet? The Empire star’s second ex-wife is appealing the judge’s ruling that overturned her divorce settlement. The judge found that Howard signed it under duress. That was after testimony that Ghent was holding a sex tape of Howard over his head. Ghent was to get $5,800 a month and 21% of all Howard’s earnings even though they were only married a year. The appeal to restore that deal is case number one. Case number two has Ghent suing Howard for an alleged assault. She claims Howard beat her during their trip to Costa Rica. Looks like Ghent’s in Howard life to stay…at least for now!

Will Smith on Aunt Viv: no shade it’s just praise. Smith was promoting the international release of his movie Concussion when he was asked which Aunt Viv from his hit series The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air he liked better: the first played by Janet Hubert or the second played by Daphne Maxwell Reid. Smith praised both. He says Hubert brought artistry and dignity to the role, and he loved her performance. Smith took the high road even though Hubert’s been slamming Smith and his wife Jada lately over their Oscar boycott. Smith also used the occasion to defend his son Jaden, who’s been taking hits for his wardrobe choices which includes skirts. Smith says his son is a true artist, and he’s loyal to that artistry. He says he admires Jaden’s courage to stay true to his belief of expression even though everyone doesn’t understand it. Finally, the Grammy-winning rapper confirmed he and Martin Lawrence are in the early stages of putting Bad Boys III together.

Wendy Williams takes over where the late Joan Rivers left off. The Queen Of All Media has a new fashion show coming to BET called Wendy’s Style Squad. She and her Co-hosts Lloyd Boston (my fav), Robert Verdi and Bevy Smith will be doing post awards show recaps of all the stars and what they’re wearing. The seventh season of her daytime talker The Wendy Williams Show already airs weeknights on BET. Wendy’s Style Squad will premiere Tuesday, February 16th on BET.

Meanwhile over on the E! Channel, the Fashion Police show, originally hosted by the late Joan Rivers, has some drama going on. Seems Reality Star NeNe Leaks don’t take no mess when it comes to onset disagreements. She’s upsetting the applecart with Co-hosts Melissa Rivers, Margaret Cho and Giuliani Rancic. The show’s already taken a beating in the ratings before NeNe arrived. Can the hosts check their egos and keep everything a float?

Lamar Sally is getting a reality show. The ex-husband of Comedienne Sherri Shepherd is documenting his life as a single dad. Though he won his court battle against his famous ex-wife, Sally says he’s $100,000 in debt because of the legal fees. He says Shepherd has not called or even seen Lamar, Jr. Sally claims Shepherd had ruined his reputation in the media and won’t even acknowledge Lamar, Jr. Meanwhile, Shepherd’s still appealing the ruling that grants Sally child support of $4,100 a month which increases to $4,600 when Lamar, Jr. turns 13. Shepherd was twice declared as responsible for the surrogate child she and Sally agreed to have before they broke up. The child biologically is not Shepherd’s because a donor egg was used. The boy is biologically Sally’s son. Shepherd claims the agreement was based in fraud, and she continues fighting this in court.

Bill Cosby versus Janice Dickinson and round one goes to Cosby. This week, a judge threw out an amended defamation suit Dickinson filed against both Cosby and his ex-lawyer Martin Singer. Singer, then defending Cosby, called Dickinson’s story a lie when she claimed Bill Cosby raped her in 1982. Singer cited this was after Dickinson released her book saying Cosby only blew her off when she refused to sleep with him. The judge dismissed the amended suit and Singer himself from being sued in this case. Cosby still faces the original suit with Dickinson at the end of the month. Meanwhile, Cosby also still faces the indecent assault criminal charges in Montgomery County with the next hearing scheduled in March. This case stems from a 2004 encounter with former Temple University Employee Andrea Constand in Cosby’s Pennsylvania home. Cosby says it was consensual, but Constand says she was drugged and assaulted against her will. This makes the Pennsylvania case the one and only criminal case Cosby has ever faced despite his more than 50 accusers.

The NAACP Image Awards had a huge night on TV One. Best Actress Sanaa Lathan (The Perfect Guy), Entertainer Of The Year and Best Actor Creed’s Michael B. Jordan and the box office blockbuster Straight Outta Compton, which is now out on DVD, as Best Picture took top film prizes. Empire and Black-ish swept the TV Awards for series, actors (Terrence Howard & Anthony Anderson) and actresses (Taraji P. Henson & Tracee Ellis Ross). There was a special memorial segment whose honorees included Julian Bond, Natalie Cole, Maurice White and WDAS’ own Jerry Mondesire.

Speaking of Maurice White, the founder, principal writer and producer of Earth, Wind & Fire passed away late last week from complications of Parkinson’s disease. His more that 20-year battle with the illness took him off the road with EWF in 1994, though he continued to produce and record with the group. EWF’s hits are too numerous to cover, but to name a few: Be Ever Wonderful, That’s The Way Of The World, After The Love Is Gone, System Of Survival, Let’s Groove, Evil, Can’t Hide Love, Serpentine Fire, In The Stone, Shinning Star and Getaway. White’s legacy includes his early years as a Chess Records session drummer and a member of The Ramsey Lewis Trio in the 1960’s. Years, later he would produce and co-write several albums on Lewis’s in the 70’s, including the gold album Sun Goddess, which featured Earth, Wind & Fire on the title track. A writer, producer, and label head (ARC Records and Kalimba Productions), White produced music for Phillip Bailey & Phil Collins (Easy Lover), Atlantic Starr, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, The Pockets, Deniece Williams (Free, Cause You Love Me Baby, That’s What Friends Are For) and The Emotions (Best Of My Love, Flowers, Don’t Want To Lose Your Love, Boogie Wonderland). Maurice White and Phillip Bailey did all the vocals for Earth Wind & Fire, and what many don’t realize is they could both sing those high notes. Bailey spoke about this in his book and noted he and Maurice could sing each other’s parts no matter how high the note. Maurice White named Earth, Wind & Fire for his astrological signs but infused the ideas of peace, spirituality and love into the every other aspect of the group. Maurice White was 74-years old.

In more EWF news, The Grammy Awards will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to the group. The legendaryElements Of The Universe already have won six Grammy. This year’s nominations were lead by Kendrick Lamar leads all those nominees with 11 and The Weeknd and Taylor Swift both have 7 nods. D’Angelo, Bruno Mars, Kirk Whalum, John Legend and Kanye West round out the leading nominees. LL Cool J, a two time Grammy winner himself, will host The 58th Annual Grammy Awards for the fifth time Monday, February 15th on CBS.

Usher will headline this summer’s Roots’ Picnic in June. Joining the Confessions singer will be Future, Leon Bridges and Willow Smith (Whip My Hair Back & Forth and daughter of Will & Jada). The all day event will still welcome new performers as well. Tickets are on sale now. The 9th Annual Roots Picnic will take place on Penns Landing Saturday, June 4th at Festival Pier.

Speaking of Usher, his former mentor and label boss L.A. Reid has written a new tell all. Sing To Me: My Story Of Making Music, Finding Magic And Searching For Who’s Next is on bookshelves now and chronicles Reid’s ride in the music industry. He covers being a member of The Deele (Two Occasions) to becoming Babyface’s writing, producing and label partner (LaFace Records) and to succeeding Clive Davis as head of Arista Records. Reid talks frankly about regretting letting Whitney Houston do her infamous Crack Is Wack interview with Diane Sawyer, the Toni Braxton and TLC battles and Michael Jackson’s hating on both Prince and his own brother Jermaine. Reid is noticeably quiet on his ex-wife Singer Peebles. Peebles was last seen announcing to the world she was checking in with her lawyers after the TLC bio-pic made her look bad. This may explain Reid’s silence, and the now divorced couple has a daughter together as well. Sing To Me: My Story Of Making Music, Finding Magic And Searching For Who’s Next is available now.

Speaking of L.A. Reid, he, Patti LaBelle, Lee Daniels, Spike Lee, Eric Holder and Mellody Hobson are all getting awarded at The BET Honors which has a new air date of Monday, March 14th at 8pm on BET.

Celebrity Apprentice is back, but Donald Trump is out and Arnold Schwarzenegger takes over: from You’re Fired to Hasta Lavista Baby! Because Trump is running for president, NBC had to drop him as host because of equal time. Now the original Terminator himself has jumped into the chairmen’s seat for season number eight. This season’s contestants are Real Housewives Of Atlanta Star Porsha Williams, NFL Hall Of Famer Eric Dickerson, TV Personality and Boxer Laila Ali, former NFL Star and TV Analyst Ricky Williams and Culture Club’s Boy George. Actress Jessica Alba and Supermodel Entrepreneur (and new mom) Tyra Banks will pop up as board room advisors. The 8th season of Celebrity Apprentice will premiere later this year on NBC.

An NBA player’s mom is getting a Lifetime movie tribute. Remember NBA Player Kevin Durant’s mom’s Wanda Pratt? Durant sang her praises in an emotional speech when the Oklahoma City Thunder forward won the MVP title. Durant listed the many sacrifices Pratt made for him and his siblings. The speech became both a TV and internet sensation after Durant called Pratt the real MVP. Now Queen Latifah has put her producer’s hat on along with her Flavor Unit Entertainment company to bring Pratt’s story to TV. The last time this happen, Emmy Winner Alfre Woodard played the mother of NBA Legend Isaiah Thomas in 1989’s A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story. This time around Wanda Pratt will also be one of the producers. The Real MVP: The Wanda Pratt Story will air Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8th on Lifetime.

Scandal’s Kerry Washington is bringing the Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas Story to HBO in Confirmation. The movie chronicles Anita Hill, former co-worker of now Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, when she brought her claims of sexual harassment by Thomas to his confirmation hearings in 1991. Hill was thrust into the spotlight, her personal life exploited and she was seen by some as the face of sexual harassment and by others as a traitor. Thomas, a George H.W. Bush appointee, denied all the charges and was eventually confirmed to the court after his confirmation hearings turned into a grueling, tabloid-like spectacle. Jennifer Hudson, Greg Kinnear and Wendell Pierce as Clarence Thomas also star. Confirmation airs 8pm Saturday, April 16th on HBO.

In more reading news, check me out in the latest edition of Philadelphia magazine. I’m in the One Of Us column, and I talk about my long health journey that started last year when I suffered a stroke shortly after the death of my mother. It’s been a tough road. Hopefully if my story can inspire others, I definitely want it shared.

UnSung and UnSung Hollywood return to TV One. Episodes of UnSung include The Sugar Hill Gang, Patrice Rushen, Donnell Jones and “The Wailer” Johnnie Taylor. UnSung Hollywood will feature Filmmaker/Ex-Football Star Fred Williamson, Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway and Papa Pope himself Joe Morton. UnSung airs Wednesdays at 8pm, and UnSung Hollywood returns March 9th at 8pm on TV One.

Terrence Jenkins is making the transition to leading man. We know him best as Terrence J, the co-host of BET’s late 106 & Park and E! Channel’s E! News. He made a big splash in Steve Harvey’s two installments of the Think Like A Man movie franchise. Now, Jenkins is the romantic lead in The Perfect Match. He plays a man who always loses interest in the ladies he’s dating once they have sex. He meets his match in a woman who appears to lose interest in him. Cassie Ventura, that’s right Singer Cassie, is Jenkins’ leading lady. Donald Faison and Paula Patton co-star. The Perfect Match hits theaters March 11th.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!

Now that her on and off again is getting back to normal, what’s a gal to do about the new guy. Maybe she’ll dump him, but maybe not? Mentioning both guys on reality shows is not the way to figure it out though!

Check out who’s coming to town:

This Friday, February 12th- Tracy Morgan's comeback comedy tour Picking Up The Pieces at Harrahs Casino in Atlantic City.

This Saturday, February 13th – R Kelly in concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

This Sunday, February 14th- Jeffrey Osborne in concert for Valentine’s Day at the Keswick in Glenside, PA.

This Sunday, February 14th- Bloodstone and The Stylistics in concert for Valentine’s Day at the Tropicana in Atlantic City.

February 18th – 20th - The stage play Things Your Man Won’t Do Starring Leon, Allen Payne, Teri Vaughn, Tony Grant and Essence Atkins at the Merriam Theater, Broad & Spruce Streets. For more info go to Jecaryous.com.

Sunday, February 14th- Bloodstone and The Stylistics in concert for Valentine’s Day at the Tropicana in Atlantic City.

Saturday, February 20th- Chaka Khan at the Tropicana in Atlantic City.

Saturday, March 5th - Comedian Katt Williams’ Conspiracy Theory Tour at the Liacouras Center Broad & Montgomery on Temple University’s campus.

Sunday, March 6th – Rachelle Farrell in concert at the Keswick in Glenside, PA.

Saturday, March 12th – The Isley Brothers/The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston/Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes concert at the Borgata in Atlantic City.

Friday, March 18th – The Temptations and The Four Tops in concert at the Keswick in Glenside, PA.

Saturday, April 2nd – Spring Jam starring Keith Sweat, Blackstreet, K-Ci & JoJo, H-Town, Al B. Sure, and Wrex-N-Effect at the Liacouras Center Broad & Montgomery on Temple University’s campus.

Sunday, April 3rd – Rihanna in concert at The Wells Fargo Center.

Friday, April 29th - Martin Lawrence comedy show at the Liacouras Center, Broad & Montgomery.

Saturday, May 7th – The Mother’s Day Music Festival starring Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Charlie Wilson at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

If you would like more info please email me at pattyj1053@aol.com or Pattyjackson@clearchannel.comor check me out with my midday reports at 10:35am, 12:35pm and 2:35pm during the day.

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Poor Halle, like The Intruders sang: love is just like a baseball game, three strikes you're out!!! The Oscar winning actress is now set to divorce husband number three, Actor Oliver Martinez after two years of marriage. The couple married after Berry’s bitter break up with babydaddy Model Gabriel Aubry and ex-husbands Singer Eric Benet and Baseball’s David Justice. Berry married in 2013 despite the fact the 49-year old actress told Oprah she’d never marry again….. before she met the 49-year old Martinez on the set of Dark Tide. Although most people are looking at Halle since this is number three, sources say Martinez’s explosive temper was one of the dealbreakers. Babydaddy Gabriel Aubry knows about that temper first hand after one Thanksgiving when Martinez opened up a can of Whipa** on Aubry in the midst of Aubry and Berry’s custody feud. Martinez and Berry have a two-year old son, and Martinez is looking to avoid any type of bitter custody battle like that. Speaking of avoiding, Halle tried to avoid alerting the press too soon by filing under a fake name, Hal Maria. She also tried to beat Martinez to the punch because he also filed. Berry went back to filing under her legal name.

Russell Simmons has a lot of drama going on with the RUSH card. The pioneering hip hop mogul created the pre-paid debit card, which is aimed at people who cannot get bank accounts and allows for shopping and paycheck deposits. Despite close to 12 years of operation, the card hit a snag recently when a security breach resulted in locked accounts, stolen funds, lost deposits and unnecessary late fees. When the customer service wasn’t enough to satisfy people, irate customers swarmed Simmons’ social media outlets with their many complaints about the RUSH card. Simmons has now created a multi-million dollar relief account to assist customers, many of whom claim that they are facing eviction, stolen funds, loss of benefits and credit penalties for non-payment. Simmons has said he’s also compensated many customers from his own pocket. A third party will run the account, and MasterCard and the custodian bank Metabank have all contributed.

Lamar Odom’s dad is trashing his daughter in law. Joe Odom told the press he’s was turned away from visiting Lamar because he’s not on the approved visitors’ list. Joe Odom claims he and Lamar were together almost every day in Las Vegas just before Lamar’s health crisis. Joe, who was absent from most of Lamar’s life when his son was growing up, lays the blame on the Kardashians. Meanwhile, Lamar is still recovering afterhe collapsed and was found unresponsive at The Love Ranch brothel in Crystal, Nevada where Odom spent four days allegedly using cocaine and herbal Viagra. His estranged wife Reality Star Khloe Kardashian called off their divorce and took charge making all the medical decisions. Kardashian has also reportedly said the couple isn’t reconciled yet, the focus is on Odom’s recovery.

Rihanna makes the move back to the big screen. After previously co-starring in 2012’s Battleship and her last appearance in 2013’s This Is The End, the Umbrella singer will star in Valerian & The City Of A Thousand Planets, co-starring with Cara Delevingne and Clive Owen. Valerian is due out in 2017.

Serena Williams has a new man! Alexis Ohanian is the millionaire co-founder of the news, social networking and entertainment social media site Reddit. Williams and the 32-year old Ohanian have been spotted out and about at lunch and the gym. Friends say it’s new, but things are going well. Williams, 34, was most recently linked to Rapper Drake.

Papa Knowles is back and talkin’ smack, but first needs to talk with Uncle Sam! Matthew Knowles has been on a media blitz promoting his artists’ boot camp. The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In is taught by Knowles several times a year. Knowles is using his success with Destiny’s Child and then Beyonce and Solange as his calling card of knowledge, but he’s had to defend himself. Knowles says he not trying to cash in on Beyonce’s name. Unfortunately, the management of his family came to an end just about the same time the babymommas, the cheating scandal and his divorce from Tina Knowles came to light. Now, the government says Papa Knowles owes, so the I.R.S. hit the 63-year old with a $220,000 tax lien. The government says this debt is from 2013.

Speaking of the Knowles family, Becoming Beyonce: The Untold Story is a new unauthorized tell-all by Author J. Randy Taraborrelli. Taraborrelli has done unauthorized bios in the past, most famously his unflattering take on Motown Legend Diana Ross titled Call Her Miss Ross. In Becoming Beyonce, the book claims Jay-Z and Beyonce broke up for a time when Bey believed Jay-Z was having an affair with a then 17-year old Rihanna in 2005. Taraborrelli also hints at the possibility that Jay-Z wanting to attend a Rihanna afterparty lead to sister-in-law Solange’s famous elevator attack years later. Taraborrelli leaves it at only those in the elevator knowing for sure. The book also tracks the turmoil Beyonce, her family and Destiny’s Child went through when Bey was clearly established as lead singer. Also noted is Beyonce’s iron clad contract all who have anything to do with the care of her child Blue Ivy must follow. Becoming Beyonce: The Untold Story is on bookshelves now.

The Legends At The Apollo is now on OWN. Legends is literally that, the many legends who have in the past performed at the famed Harlem theater, which was known as the crown jewel of the Chitlin’ Circuit, a.k.a. the only venues that would allow African Americans to perform and service an African American audience. Gladys Knight kicked off the series with Dionne Warwick & Stevie Wonder and also scheduled in upcoming weeks are The Isley Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire and Smokey Robinson. Legends At The Apollo airs Saturday night at 10pm on OWN.

In more OWN news, Writer/Producer Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder) will sit down with her fellow TV Titan Oprah Winfrey. Rhimes will discuss motherhood and how she essentially lost 117 lbs. so she can be around for her three young daughters: Emerson, Harper and Beckett. Rhimes sits down with The Mighty O on November 15^th‘s Super Soul Sunday on OWN.

Actor and Comedian Eddie Murphy recently got the nation’s top comedy prize when he received The Mark Twain Award for Humor. Murphy, 54, was surrounded by fellow Comedians Trevor Noah, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, JB Smoove, Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Arsenio Hall, Kathy Griffin and Dick Gregory. Murphy is an American Icon and truly deserving of this award. His career has had its shares of ups and down (Ups: SNL, Coming To America, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop I & II; Downs: Norbitt, Vampire In Brooklyn), but the good outweighs the bad. Murphy’s tribute will air as a PBS special Monday, November 23^rd.

One of Murphy’s mentees, Comedian Chris Rock, will be hosting 2016’s 88^th Annual Academy Awards. They are set to air February 28^th on ABC. This is Rock’s second stint as host. His last time was in 2005.

Morris Chestnut just got good news. His FOX TV drama Rosewood has been picked up for a full season. Just in time for Taye Diggs, who has just signed on for a recurring role in Morris Chestnut-medical and detective drama. It’s a reunion. Diggs and Chestnut are old friends and co-stars from the Best Man movie franchise. Rosewood airs on Wednesday nights at 8pm on FOX just before Empire.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens open in theaters December 18^th. The movie stars British Actor John Boyega as “Finn” the storm trooper, the voice of Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o as “Maz Kanata,” the pirate and original Star Wars Castmembers Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill.

The 2015 Marian Anderson Awards Gala will honor Musician/Journalist/Educator Wynton Marsalis on Tuesday, November 10^th at The Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Streets. Past winners include Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Taylor, Harry Belafonte, Norman Lear, Mia Farrow, Ozzie Davis & Ruby Dee, James Earl Jones and Bill Cosby. This year’s gala is hosted by Soledad O’Brien and features The Wynton Marsalis Septet, Singers Kim Burrell & Lalah Hathaway, and Philly Native Robert Garland will choreograph a special performance by The Dance Theater Of Harlem featuring Misty Copeland, the first African American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. For more information go to marianandersonaward.org, kimmelcenter.org or call 215-893-1837.

Speaking of Misty Copeland, the ballerina extraordinaire is adding television producer to her plate. Copeland will be an executive producer on a new dance drama for FOX. The yet untitled drama will follow a group of young and aspiring dancers.

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2016 nominations have been announced, and we’ll learn in December who made the cut for the April 2016 induction ceremony. Now, check out the who’s who of big name artists who are not in The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. They include The Doobie Brothers, Bon Jovi, Chicago, Journey, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, LL Cool J, The Spinners & our own Patti Labelle. After the December announcement, the induction ceremony will take place in New York City and air on HBO in April.

New Edition is coming to Philly as part of the lineup for the WDAS Holiday Jam Saturday, November 28^th at The Wells Fargo Center along with Jill Scott, Tyrese, SWV and Jazmine Sullivan. Tickets are on sale now.

The Soul Train Awards are happening Tuesday, November 29^th on BET and Centric Networks. Erykah Badu is hosting from Las Vegas. Babyface is receiving The Legend Award, and Philly’s own Jill Scott is going to receive The Lady Of Soul Award. Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Mark Ronson lead all nominees with five each.

Cookie makes the cover! Actress and Empire Star Taraji P. Henson is the cover lady for the November issue of Essence magazine.

Football Hall of Famer and Multi-Media Personality Michael Strahan is everywhere. Good Morning America, Live With Michael & Kelly and FOX NFL Sunday. Now Strahan, 43, is promoting his new book, Wake Up Happy. In the book, he shares Rules For Life. The father of four admits he’s unlucky in love with two divorces and one broken engagement (Eddie Murphy’s ex Nicole Murphy), but he is genuinely happy in his life. At this point he is looking for someone genuine…..no golddiggers!

The Rocky franchise continues with Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in Creed. Jordan is playing Apollo Creed’s son. Carl Weathers played Boxer “Apollo Creed” in four of the Rocky movies until the character was killed off in Rocky IV. In the movie Creed, Jordan enlists the help of Sylvester Stallone (“Rocky Balboa”) as he launches his boxing career in his father’s name. The movie opens in theatres Thanksgiving Weekend.

Get ready for the live version of The Wiz coming to NBC in December. New Jersey Newcomer Shanice Williams will be playing “Dorothy.” Ne-Yo is playing “The Tin Man,” David Alan Grier is on tap to be “The Cowardly Lion” and Elijah Kelly will be playing “The Scarecrow.” Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Common and, the woman who helped turn the Broadway play into a legend, Stephanie Mills as “Auntie Em” will also be rounding out the cast. The live version of The Wiz airs December 3^rd on NBC.

Mariah Carey is now directing. The holiday movie, A Christmas Melody, will air on December 19^th on the Hallmark Channel. Carey’s doing double duty because she’s also starring in the TV movie with Lacey Chabert. A Christmas Melody will mark the singer’s directing debut.

 The stage play Things Your Man Won’t Do has been rescheduled for a new date and location. The Je’Caryous Johnson production starring Leon, Essence Atkins Terri J. Vaughn and Allen Payne has been rescheduled for February 18^th -20^th at the Merriam Theatre.

Bloodstone is coming to Philly! Two shows on November 7^th at 6pm and 10pm at Temptations, 220 West Chelten Avenue.

Jennifer Lopez will host The 2015 American Music Awards. She takes over from Pitbull, who hosted two years in a row. Lopez, who recently announced her new live Las Vegas show All I Have, is also set to perform. The 2015 American Music Awards air Sunday November 22^nd on ABC.

Get ready for the return of Angie Stone. Last year, Stone and her daughter Diamond made headlines when they got into a fight, and Stone knocked her daughter’s front teeth out. Stone is looking to put this unfortunate incident behind her. Meanwhile, she is hard at work on a new album, Dream, which is coming out November 6^th.

Tyler Perry is returning to Philly. It’s another Madea production, Madea on The Run November 10^th -15^th at the Merriam Theater. Tickets are on sale now.

Upcoming Events!

Philly’s Men Are Cooking returns Saturday, November 14^th at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum get your tickets now Ivylegacy.org

WHAT'S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!

Is this third wheel a Dealbreaker? Sometimes there are a few things surrounding breakups. Is cheating one of them? Is a third person’s name may come to Twilight and reveal being part of the problem? Hmmmmmmm!

Check out who’s coming to town:

 

Friday, November 6^th – Gladys Knight and The O’Jays at The Academy Of Music on Broad Street between Locust and Spruce.

Saturday, November 7^th- Bloodstone and The Delfonics revue at Temptations, 220 West Chelten Avenue Two shows at 6pm and 10 pm.

Sunday, November 8^th-The Festival of Praise Gospel Concert with Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton and Kim Burrell at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.

Friday, November 13^th - Mary J. Blige in concert at The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City.

Saturday, November 21^st- Keith Sweat in concert at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA.

Friday and Saturday, November 27^th and 28^th- Earth Wind & Fire in concert at The Borgata in Atlantic City.

Saturday, November 28^th – 2^nd Annual WDAS Holiday Jam starring Jill Scott, New Edition, Tyrese, SWV and Jazmine Sullivan at The Wells Fargo Center.

Friday, December 11^th- Babyface in concert at Caesar’s in Atlantic City.

Thursday, December 31^st – Kevin Hart’s What Now comedy show at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Friday, January 15^th- Larry Graham, Jeff Bradshaw and Tom Brown headline MLK Weekend at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City.

Sunday, January 17^th - MLK Weekend Hip Hop All Stars starring KRS One, Dru Hill, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Whodini, Yo-Yo, Special Ed, Kwame and Dana Dane at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

February 18^th – 20^th - The stage play Things Your Man Won’t Do Starring Leon, Allen Payne, Teri Vaughn, Tony Grant and Essence Atkins at the Merriam Theater, Broad & Spruce Streets. For more info go to Jecaryous.com.

Wednesday, February 24^th – Janet Jackson in concert at The Wells Fargo Center.

Saturday, June 11^th – Janet Jackson in concert at The Wells Fargo Center.

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