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CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Odunde Festival, Philadelphia Pride festivities, Halsey, more things to do this weekend
After a week of hard work, we're moving and grooving right into this weekend, Philly! Pride month festivities continue for the second weekend in a row, plus Sunday marks 50 years of the Odunde Festival – the largest African American street festival in the country! This weekend, country hitmaker Luke Bryan will join a lineup of artists at the annual 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show in South Jersey on Friday, and the crowds will continue Saturday when Halsey takes the stage for the pop star's latest tour. Whether you're looking to get outside and into the action at a street festival or would rather stay inside for a showstopping musical or live performance, we've got you covered. Here's what's happening in the Philadelphia region this weekend. 50 years of Odunde Festival The energy is building in South Philadelphia as organizers prepare to celebrate a golden milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Odunde Festival — one of the largest and longest-running African American street festivals in North America. Founded in 1975 by the late Lois Fernandez, the Odunde Festival began as a one-block celebration of African culture, tradition and unity. Today, it spans 16 city blocks, welcomes over 500,000 attendees, and features more than 150 vendors from around the world. This year's festival takes place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, between 23rd and South streets with live performances from hip-hop legends Rakim and Doug E. Fresh. The festival is free to the public, and guests can browse beautiful antiques, vibrant gowns and art that touches the soul. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in another cultural celebration in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show with Luke Bryan If this week's warm weather had you craving some country gold, then you've come to the right place. This Friday is the 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show headlined by none other than certified country music hitmaker Luke Bryan, at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. The "Play It Again" singer and beloved American Idol judge will be joined by country artists like George Birge, Ashland Craft and Adrien Nunez, plus DJ Rock! Tickets to this sure sign of summertime are available online for as low as $217. Showtime is 7 p.m. Halsey's For My Last Trick tour at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Country music isn't your thing? No problem. Halsey is keeping Philadelphia-area fans fed this weekend, and you won't want to miss it. The "Bad At Love" singer is coming to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion this Saturday for a stop on the For My Last Trick tour. Alvvays and Hope Tala are also scheduled to grace the stage during the Saturday night show. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets to see Halsey at Camden's Freedom Mortgage Pavilion start at $40. The Head And The Heart's Aperture Tour at The Met Music fans looking for a more chill vibe will find their fill at The Met Philadelphia on North Broad Street. The Head And The Heart is currently touring for their latest album, "Aperture," which was released in May, and will take the stage Friday night. The indie-folk band known for hits like "Rivers and Roads" and "Honeybee" is set to be joined by Futurebirds and Anna Graves during their show at The Met. The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. Ticket prices start at $54. Wayne Brady live at City Winery Musical theater star, actor and producer Wayne Brady will bring his talents to City Winery for two shows this Saturday night. The two-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy-nominated performer is set to bring the laughs, stories, songs and much more to the City of Brotherly Love. Tickets are still available for both shows. Doors to the early show open at 5 p.m. and showtime is 6 p.m. Doors to the late show open at 8:30 p.m. and showtime is 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $50. The Wiz at the Academy of Music Fans of Wayne Brady will also be happy to hear that the Tony Award-winning musical, "The Wiz," is also in town at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. "The Wiz" and its incredible multi-genre score (encompassing sounds ranging from soul, gospel, rock and 1970s funk) will be in town until June 15. Musical theater fans can score tickets to this fan favorite all weekend long. Tickets are available for Friday night, Saturday afternoon and night, and Sunday afternoon and night. Evil Genius hosts Pride block party, rave and drag show Head to Evil Genius Beer Company this Saturday for color, cheer and endless pints of beer! Evil Genius Beer Company is kicking off Pride month with an epic lineup of festivities, including a block party from 12-7 p.m. outside of Fishtown Lab, a Pride Drag Showcase from noon- 2 p.m., and to cap off the night, a Pride Rave from 8 p.m.- midnight! The Pride Block Party will have all the necessary celebratory fixings – live music, photo ops, food and drink stations, and LGBTQ+ vendors to shop from. Evil Genius Beer Company will also have its official Pride month beer, #LoveisLove. A portion of the proceeds from every sale of the strawberry blonde ale will be donated to The Trevor Project. Don't miss out on this jam-packed day of Philly Pride and cheer at Evil Genius Beer Company! Big Wig Brunch at Punch Line Philly Is Big Wig Brunch ever going to miss a Saturday at Punch Line Philly? There's a better chance of the Cowboys winning a Super Bowl in the 21st century. Every Saturday at noon from June 7 to Aug. 30, the Ultimate Drag Experience takes center stage in Fishtown. Guests can enjoy high-energy brunches as these queens perform their favorite numbers. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets start at $25, and there is a two-drink minimum per person. Philly Indie Book & Jazz Festival It's a celebration of creativity, community and culture with the Philly Indie Book & Jazz Festival this weekend. The fifth annual event will be at the Miles Mack Playground in West Philly at 732 North 36th Street on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Excited to bring authors, literacy and community resources to the scene, the Just For Us Girls Foundation's reading program, Read 1000, partnered with Literacy Moments Magazine to celebrate the city's thriving community of authors and talented jazz musicians, as said in a news release about the event. Tickets for the event are free. Highlights of the festival are author readings and panels, live jazz performances, book signings, a kids zone and plenty more. Festivalgoers will be able to meet New York Times Best Seller and Philadelphia Native Omar Tyree, Youth Author John Xavier, local authors Donna King, Tony Wrice, Janella Dobbs and many more. The festival promises a day filled with literary exploration, soulful jazz performances and community connection, according to the release. Eddie Levert at City Winery Eddie Levert, one of the lead singers of the legendary group The O'Jays and father of Gerald and Sean Levert, will be in Philadelphia this weekend as part of his One of a Kind tour. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be at the City Winery in Center City on Sunday, June 8. Tickets range from $50 to $75 with mezzanine, rear gallery, gallery, premier and stage premier seats, according to the City Winery website. For the first show, doors open at 4 p.m. and the show is expected to start at 5 p.m. For the second show that night, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show is expected to start at 8:30 p.m. "This tour is just what it's called – One of a Kind – and I look forward to bringing some of my best sounds to the stage—old and new," said Eddie Levert in a news release about the event. "Music is a labor of love for me, and I'm so grateful for the years of support from my fans. They are the reason my journey is still going strong."
3 days ago
- Entertainment
Mariah Carey releases new single 'Type Dangerous,' confirms 16th album is coming
Mariah Carey is officially back. The singer has just released the new song she's been teasing online for several days -- "Type Dangerous" -- and it is indeed the lead single off her 16th studio album, which she also teased. The song samples the hip-hop classic "Eric B. Is President" by Eric B. & Rakim. Carey said in a statement, "I'm so excited to finally be releasing 'Type Dangerous' into the world! I've been locked up in the studio for quite some time working my behind off on new music, and I'm thrilled for the unveiling of it to my fans, starting with 'Type Dangerous!'" Listen to the song here. The song begins with Carey saying, "To show my appreciation for your support, thank you, DJs," which echoes what a female voice says in the beginning of the Eric B. & Rakim song. As she says that, the sampled words "Make 'em clap to this" from "Eric B. Is President" play in the background. Elsewhere on the sassy track, Carey refers to various aspects of her life. "Taking off my coat, clearing my throat / Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote," she says in one line. In another, she croons, "Fresh outta Sing Sing, nah, I'm just playin' / That was just a castle and an evil king," an apparent reference to her former husband Tommy Mottola and the 51-acre estate they shared in Bedford, New York, which she jokingly called Sing Sing after the infamous maximum-security prison in Ossining, New York. A video for the song is set to arrive soon, directed by Joseph Kahn, who was behind the camera for her hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" video.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Philadelphia's Odunde Festival, one of the largest African American street fests, turns 50 years old in 2025
The energy is building in South Philadelphia as organizers prepare to celebrate a golden milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Odunde Festival — one of the largest and longest-running African American street festivals in North America. Founded in 1975 by the late Lois Fernandez, the Odunde Festival began as a one-block celebration of African culture, tradition, and unity. Today, it spans 16 city blocks, welcomes over 500,000 attendees, and features more than 150 vendors from around the world. This year's festival officially takes place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., centered around 23rd and South streets. A sacred procession kicks off at noon, followed by two live performance stages, a variety of cultural activities, and headlining performances from hip-hop legends Rakim and Doug E. Fresh. "This is not just an event—it's a legacy," said Oshunbumi Fernandez-West, the current CEO and daughter of the founder. For the first time, Fernandez-West is joined in leading the festival by her son, Adeniyi Ogundana, who has stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer. Together, they're ushering Odunde into its next 50 years, expanding programming year-round through initiatives like ODUNDE365 and Odunde Sports. Street closures as Odunde Festival 2025 begins June 8 Beyond the festivities, attendees are encouraged to plan ahead. Road closures will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday and include: South Street from 15th to 25th Streets 23rd Street from Lombard to Grays Ferry Avenue 22nd Street from Lombard to Bainbridge Grays Ferry Avenue from South to Fitzwater Several SEPTA routes (7, 12, 17, and 40) will also be detoured. Admission is free, and families are welcome to enjoy a full day of live music, global cuisine, dance, art, and Black-owned businesses. For the full schedule and updates, visit the Odunde Festival's website.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus, Rakim, Depeche Mode, Becky G & Beyond: How Music Became a Key Part of Tribeca Festival
'When we first started taking the train in from Long Island, me and Biz [Markie] and the other Sixth Borough artists had to sneak into events like this and steal a mic to get onstage,' Rakim says. 'Now we got the red carpet.' The Wyandanch, N.Y.-born rapper, who inspired everyone from Jay-Z to Eminem with his culture-shifting rhymes as part of the duo Eric B. & Rakim, is talking about The Sixth Borough, a documentary about Long Island hip-hop that will premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 11, followed by a set from Rakim and De La Soul. It's one of many music-centric movies playing at the event, which begins June 4 with the world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a documentary that will screen weeks after Joel revealed that health issues were forcing him to scuttle all upcoming appearances. More from Billboard 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Documentary Set for 2025 Tribeca Festival Premiere Taylor Swift Has the Most-Copied Style on TikTok: Here Are 10 Pieces to Shop Now Lil Uzi Vert Models for Vans' Premium Old Skool Campaign: Here's How to Shop the Sneakers Tribeca Festival director/senior vp of programming Cara Cusumano has watched its music-related programming steadily increase since joining in 2007 after attending the inaugural festival as a student in 2002 ('I always wanted to be involved in some way,' she recalls). This year's lineup includes documentaries from Becky G (Rebecca), Eddie Vedder (Matter of Time), Billy Idol (Billy Idol Should Be Dead) and more. 'At its core, our new film M is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people,' says Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan of the concert doc Depeche Mode: M, which debuts at Tribeca on June 5. 'Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City. To now bring it to Tribeca and share it with a wider audience here is something we're truly proud of.' 'Our local audience is New York – it's the biggest, most diverse moviegoing audience in the world,' says Cusumano of the festival's appetite for eclectic stories. And as new media continues to redefine film, that diversity extends to the cinematic perimeters of projects on this year's lineup, which includes visual albums from Miley Cyrus (Something Beautiful), Slick Rick (Victory) and Turnstile (Never Enough). 'The labels are giving more and more budget toward these visual albums,' says music programmer Vincent Cassous, who worked as a booking agent before joining the Tribeca Festival in 2022. 'It's a big swing for promo.' Working with each film's director and producer, Cassous helps execute what happens after the film wraps: A Q&A with Cyrus? A performance by Vedder? A house music party? 'Obviously, production and budgets come into play,' he says, adding that the festival is committed to keeping ticket prices low even as production costs rise. Those post-screening events often carry an emotional weight that even affects seasoned veterans. 'I was backstage with Santana a couple years ago at the Beacon … his hand was shaking when he was introducing the [2023 Carlos documentary],' Cassous says. 'This person has performed for millions of people, but I think for him, he was so vulnerable in the film and his whole family was there.' 'These people are often seeing films for the first time that are their own lives and careers calculated, and then getting up onstage immediately,' Cusumano adds. 'It is such a unique moment in their lives that audiences get to be invited into.' A version of this story appears in the June 7, 2025, issue of Billboard. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
FAMU tennis enters the NCAA Tournament 'six strong,' will face Georgia Bulldogs in regional
Florida A&M women's tennis team has more matches to play. The Rattlers are headed to the NCAA Tournament, where they will face the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs for the regional round in Athens, Georgia. It's the Rattlers' second national tournament appearance in the last three seasons under longtime head coach Nikki Houston. Florida A&M women's tennis team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Championship at New Orleans' City Park Tennis Center on Sunday, April 20, 2025. 'We've been there before and know what it takes,' Earl Wade, FAMU's assistant tennis coach, told the Tallahassee Democrat. "We're battle-tested. You have to play. Nothing is guaranteed.' Advertisement FAMU clinched the NCAA Tournament by winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament championship by beating Jackson State 4-2 in the title match. The Rattlers' SWAC title win came a year after failing to repeat as champions when they lost to Alabama State in the 2024 championship round. 'I told the young ladies to remember this, keep your head up, and use this as your vehicle to get back,' Wade said. 'We knew what we wanted and had something to prove.' Florida A&M women's tennis team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Championship at New Orleans' City Park Tennis Center on Sunday, April 20, 2025. What made the Rattlers' championship season so special is that they pulled it off with an abbreviated roster of six. However, instead of the low numbers hampering the FAMU tennis team, it brought players closer together. Advertisement 'This year has been very taxing because we only had six players,' Wade reflected on the season. 'I call them 'six strong.' We're family, depend on each other, and count on each other. It's us against the world.' Florida A&M tennis player Sara Rakim participates in a match at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex in Tallahassee, Florida One of the FAMU's six players is Sara Rakim, named the SWAC's Tennis Player of the Year. The Morocco native also earned SWAC Tournament Most Valuable Player honors. Other All-SWAC selections include Reagan Harris, a first-teamer, and Susan Salinas, who made the second team. 'I'm focusing on bringing the energy, staying positive, and believing in us because I know we got talent and can have great results,' Rakim said. Advertisement Now, as a senior, playing at Georgia is all too familiar to Rakim. The Rattlers also played the Bulldogs in the 2023 national tournament, where Georgia topped FAMU 4-0. Five of FAMU's six players from the 2023 SWAC Championship team remain on the roster in 2025. 'I'm very excited because this is my last tournament as a college tennis player,' Rakim said. 'My family wants to watch, and everybody's excited for me to play.' FAMU tennis (11-10) and Georgia (23-3) will meet at 1 p.m. at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens on Georgia Tech and Iowa round out the four-team regional. 'Hard work, determination, perseverance, fight. That's what this team did,' Wade said. 'With them doing that, you see the fruit of all the hard work by winning the SWAC again.' Advertisement Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat. Follow his award-winning coverage on and contact him via email at GDThomas@ or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU tennis to play against the Georgia Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament
