Temple grad Kalen Allen landed his first movie gig alongside Seth Rogen in ‘An American Pickle’

Temple grad Kalen Allen landed his first movie gig alongside Seth Rogen in ‘An American Pickle’

by Brandon T. Harden
The Inquirer talked to Allen about working on 'An American Pickle,' rubbing elbows with celebrities, and how he’s spending his time quarantined from the coronavirus.
NBC10’s Vai Sikahema to retire later this year

NBC10’s Vai Sikahema to retire later this year

by Erin McCarthy
Sikahema, who currently anchors the 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. broadcast alongside Tracy Davidson, plans to say goodbye to viewers in November.
NBC10’s Vai Sikahema to retire later this year

NBC10’s Vai Sikahema to retire later this year

Sikahema, who currently anchors the 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. broadcast alongside Tracy Davidson, plans to say goodbye to viewers in November.
Tamron Hall accepted her first Daytime Emmy Award in a can’t-miss Instagram speech

Tamron Hall accepted her first Daytime Emmy Award in a can’t-miss Instagram speech

by Brandon T. Harden
The Temple University graduate and trustee won her first Emmy for her talk show after just one season on the air.
Tamron Hall accepted her first Daytime Emmy Award in a can’t-miss Instagram speech

Tamron Hall accepted her first Daytime Emmy Award in a can’t-miss Instagram speech

The Temple University graduate and trustee won her first Emmy for her talk show after just one season on the air.
Philly’s Kevin Hart, Tina Fey, Leslie Odom Jr. among Emmy nominees. ‘Watchman’ leads with two dozen.

Philly’s Kevin Hart, Tina Fey, Leslie Odom Jr. among Emmy nominees. ‘Watchman’ leads with two dozen.

by Lynn Elber, Associated Press
The series, which captured America’s unease as it faces racial clashes amid a pandemic, was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons.
Philly’s Kevin Hart, Tina Fey, Leslie Odom Jr. among Emmy nominees. ‘Watchman’ leads with two dozen.

Philly’s Kevin Hart, Tina Fey, Leslie Odom Jr. among Emmy nominees. ‘Watchman’ leads with two dozen.

by Lynn Elber, Associated Press
The series, which captured America’s unease as it faces racial clashes amid a pandemic, was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons.
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San Diego Comic-Con is online-only this year, but it’s free: What’s there, what’s not — and what Philly regulars will miss.

San Diego Comic-Con is online-only this year, but it’s free: What’s there, what’s not — and what Philly regulars will miss.

by Ellen Gray
Cancelled for the first time in its 50-year history, San Diego Comic-Con is now five days of panels and activities that fans can enjoy free from home.
Live DJ set from empty Johnny Brenda’s, virtual Bassetts Ice Cream fest, the Mütter reopens, and more big fun this week

Live DJ set from empty Johnny Brenda’s, virtual Bassetts Ice Cream fest, the Mütter reopens, and more big fun this week

by Staff Reports
Comic-Con goes virtual. "Curse" premieres on Netflix. W. Kamau Bell takes on white supremacy on CNN.
Comcast’s Peacock streaming service goes live Wednesday. Here’s what it offers.

Comcast’s Peacock streaming service goes live Wednesday. Here’s what it offers.

by Christian Hetrick
Comcast’s NBCUniversal will launch its Peacock streaming service on Wednesday, giving consumers something else to binge on while stuck at home during the pandemic.
‘MythBusters’ host Grant Imahara, an influential popular science personality, dies

‘MythBusters’ host Grant Imahara, an influential popular science personality, dies

by Timothy Bella, Washington Post
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Imahara died of a brain aneurysm.
‘Hamilton’ forgot to mention one important thing | Cartoon
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‘Hamilton’ forgot to mention one important thing | Cartoon

by Rob Tornoe
The cast was diverse, but in many ways "Hamilton" was no different than the one-page textbook lesson we learned about the Founding Fathers in school.
‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera is missing. Searches are on across southern California.

‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera is missing. Search is on at a Southern California lake.

by Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Rivera rented a pontoon boat Wednesday and planned to go swimming with her 4-year-old son, authorities said.
Elton John, ‘Snowpiercer’ finale, and Radio Yannick: The stay-safe stuff you can do this week

Elton John, ‘Snowpiercer’ finale, and Radio Yannick: The stay-safe stuff you can do this week

by Staff Reports
Great concerts, TV and movies, and students from Philadelphia schools will read and sing their poems and songs, chronicling their lives during the pandemic.
From Philly to CNN, what 30 years of talk radio taught Michael Smerconish

From Philly to CNN, what 30 years of talk radio taught Michael Smerconish

by Ellen Gray
Smerconish talked with The Inquirer about his retrospective, "Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking." And about his Instagram-famous tomatoes.
‘Living Single’s’ Erika Alexander is honoring her hero, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, as producer of his new bio-doc

‘Living Single’s’ Erika Alexander is honoring her hero, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, as producer of his new bio-doc

by Brandon T. Harden
The documentary, which will be available to stream on Friday, chronicles Lewis’ sprawling 60-plus-year career of community organizing and legislative activism.
Hugh Downs, 99, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

Hugh Downs, 99, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

by David Bauder, Associated Press
Hugh Downs, a genial and near-constant presence on television from the 1950s through the 1990s, has died
‘Hamilton’ at your house, Willie Nelson’s July 4 picnic, Welcome America concert, Morey’s Piers and Six Flags openings, and more weekend fun

‘Hamilton’ at your house, Willie Nelson’s July 4 picnic, Welcome America concert, Morey’s Piers and Six Flags openings, and more weekend fun

by Dan DeLuca
'Hamilton' arrives on Disney+ Friday. Watch Willie Nelson's July 4 Picnic Saturday afternoon online and Welcome America's empty-hall concert on TV Saturday night.
Fox News anchor Ed Henry fired over sexual misconduct allegations

Fox News anchor fired over sexual misconduct allegations

by Rob Tornoe
Fox News anchor Ed Henry has been fired by the network following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Watch: Gritty gets Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’ treatment

Watch: Gritty gets Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’ treatment

by Ellen Gray
The incorrigible orange one was nominated by the Phillie Phanatic.
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