Entertainment

Skip to content

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Keep reading by creating a free account or signing in.

Subscribe|Support Local News

Keep reading by creating a free account or signing in.

News Sports Business Opinion Politics Entertainment Life Food Health Real Estate Philly First Obituaries Jobs

Entertainment

Ser'Darius Blain, at left, and Sara Canning, at right, star in the new Hallmark holiday movie, "Christmas on Call," which is set in Philadelphia.

The new Philly-set Hallmark holiday movie with Donna Kelce is a pandering sap fest. I loved it.

"Christmas on Call," which premiered Friday, is one of two new Hallmark holiday movies featuring a cameo by Donna Kelce.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

Shar,on Pinkenson at the Perelman Theater in Phila., Pa. on Dec. 10, 2021.

Greater Philadelphia Film Office executive director Sharon Pinkenson is stepping down

Nok Suntaranon of Philadelphia's Kalaya in "Chef's Table: Volume 7."

Kalaya’s Nok Suntaranon stars in Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table, Volume 7′ this November

1:16

Inside the Franklin Institute’s two new permanent exhibits

Esra Erol and Stephanie Farr

Mike Missanelli, seen here hosting his former 97.5 The Fanatic show in 2021 on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Mike Missanelli denies allegations of verbal and physical threats against his former employer JAKIB, as the lawsuit between the two turns to mud-slinging

Greater Philadelphia Film Office executive director Sharon Pinkenson is stepping down

After more than 30 years at the helm, her last day on the job will be Nov. 30.

Shar,on Pinkenson at the Perelman Theater in Phila., Pa. on Dec. 10, 2021.

Shar,on Pinkenson at the Perelman Theater in Phila., Pa. on Dec. 10, 2021.

Greater Philadelphia Film Office executive director Sharon Pinkenson is stepping down

After more than 30 years at the helm, her last day on the job will be Nov. 30.

Pat Ciarrocchi is Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia’s ‘Person of the Year’

Award-winning journalist Pat Ciarrocchi at her former workplace, the CBS3 Philadelphia studio.

Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph returns to Philly theater for one night only, to be directed by James Ijames

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Da'Vine Joy Randolph arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

You’ve seen Keith Haring’s pop art. Soon you can send mail with it.

Keith Haring, who died in 1990, with his painted carousel. Photo: Sabina Sarnitz/Luna Luna/Keith Haring Foundation/Artestar

TKTS, the ticketing service that offers discounted tickets to shows, is coming to Philly

The Philadelphia Visitor Center on Independence Mall West Oct. 4, 2023. Independence National Historical Park one of the Philadelphia region's most visited areas, will house a new TKTS booth.

The Visitor Center, on Independence Mall, will house the TKTS booth. Independence National Historical Park is one of the Philly region's most-visited areas.

Behind the scenes of "Leonardo da Vinci," directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon. The two-part documentary premieres on PBS on Nov. 18 and 19.

Ken Burns’ documentary focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, thanks in part to Ben Franklin

A still from "Bad Shabbos," which won an audience award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film will play Nov. 16 at the the Weitzman National Museum of Jewish History.

Four film festivals coming to the Philly area this fall

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Behind the scenes of "Leonardo da Vinci," directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon. The two-part documentary premieres on PBS on Nov. 18 and 19.

Ken Burns’ documentary focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, thanks in part to Ben Franklin

A still from "Bad Shabbos," which won an audience award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film will play Nov. 16 at the the Weitzman National Museum of Jewish History.

Four film festivals coming to the Philly area this fall

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce, seen here at the Suzanne Roberts Theater in Philadelphia in 2023, is expanding his role at ESPN into late-night television.

Jason Kelce to host new ESPN late-night show filmed in Philly

Quinta Brunson makes a cameo in Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming holiday Netflix special, marking the two Philly-region stars' first proper collab — but hopefully not their last.

Quinta Brunson to guest star in Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Nonsense Christmas’ Netflix special

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce, seen here at the Suzanne Roberts Theater in Philadelphia in 2023, is expanding his role at ESPN into late-night television.

Jason Kelce to host new ESPN late-night show filmed in Philly

Quinta Brunson makes a cameo in Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming holiday Netflix special, marking the two Philly-region stars' first proper collab — but hopefully not their last.

Quinta Brunson to guest star in Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Nonsense Christmas’ Netflix special

Ser'Darius Blain, at left, and Sara Canning, at right, star in the new Hallmark holiday movie, "Christmas on Call," which is set in Philadelphia.

The new Philly-set Hallmark holiday movie with Donna Kelce is a pandering sap fest. I loved it.

"Christmas on Call," which premiered Friday, is one of two new Hallmark holiday movies featuring a cameo by Donna Kelce.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

Walter Taplin with his illuminated snowflake wands on Nov. 21, 2024. It was opening night for Winter in Franklin Square featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO.

Winter in Franklin Square

Women’s winner Mercy Jerop Kwambai crosses the finish line with time of 2:30:53 at the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

🏃 Philadelphia Marathon weekend is here! | Things to Do

Sam Ruland

The Giant Heart in the Body Odyssey exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

The big heart is back: Inside the Franklin Institute’s new Body Odyssey and Hamilton Collections Gallery

Peter Dobrin and Stephanie Farr

John Polito of Obnoxious Antiques with one of the men in the tub from the log flume ride at the now-defunct Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, N.J. Polito purchased three truckloads of relics that are now for sale at his warehouse on Route 130 in Burlington, N.J.

Truckloads of relics from Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City are being sold off at Obnoxious Antiques on Route 130

Amy S. Rosenberg

Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Rams | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Gameday Central: Eagles vs Rams | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Get all the action started with The Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith on Gameday Central — your go-to Eagles playbook.

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

2022 Hoagie Bracket

Who makes the best Italian hoagie in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s hoagie bracket.

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

2022 Hoagie Bracket

Who makes the best Italian hoagie in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s hoagie bracket.

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

© 2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC
Terms of Use/ Privacy Policy/ Cancellation Policy/ California Notice/ California residents do not sell my data request
California residents do not sell my data request