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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Xfinity Mobile Arena: Wells Fargo Center signage removed as South Philly stadium rebrand begins
The Brief Wells Fargo Center signage was removed from the South Philadelphia arena as it prepares for a name change. Comcast Spectacore and Harris-Blitzer announced in May that the arena will be renamed the Xfinity Mobile Arena. While preparations are underway, the name change won't be official until September. PHILADELPHIA - The Wells Fargo Center signage was removed from the side of the South Philadelphia arena as it prepares to rebrand into the Xfinity Mobile Arena in September. The name change was announced in May, and comes after the Sixers ditched contentious plans to build an arena in Center City after striking a deal with Comcast. This will be the fifth time the arena has changed names since it opened in 1996 as CoreStates Center. The backstory The Wells Fargo Center will be renamed to the Xfinity Mobile Arena, Comcast Spectacore and Harris-Blitzer Sports and Entertainment announced in May. This name change will officially take place in September and the naming rights will last through the Sixers and Flyers 2030-2031 season, official said. This will be the fifth name change the arena has undergone since it first opened in 1996, known first as the Spectrum II and then officially as CoreStates Center. "This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region," Chairman & CEO of Comcast Spectacor Dan Hilferty previously said. Dig deeper The name change happened after the Sixers and Comcast struck a deal for the team to remain in South Philly, ending controversial plans for a Center City arena. The team had approval from Philadelphia City Council and the support of Mayor Cherelle Parker for "76 Place" that would have seen the Fashion District demolished. These plans caused fierce push back from locals, who feared that the 18,500 seat arena would uproot the Chinatown community.
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Wrestling Legend Mick Foley Shuts Down Outrageous WWE Rumor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is emphatically setting the record straight regarding a persistent online rumor claiming he earns $2.88 million annually under a WWE ambassador contract. During a recent appearance on Casual Conversations with The Classic, Foley directly addressed and refuted these claims, clarifying his current relationship with WWE and his actual compensation. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Foley made it clear that such a lucrative ambassador role does not exist for him. "I don't have an ambassador job that pays me $2.88 million as has been reported," he stated. He further commented that when he previously held a formal ambassador position with the company, the financial terms were vastly different. "I had an ambassador job for two years that paid me literally 1/14th of that." The "Hardcore Legend" also pointed to his rigorous touring schedule as evidence against the rumored high-paying, less demanding role. "It's been rumored that I have this luxurious job. And I'm like, I don't think I'd be out on the road 200 days a year if I was making $2.88 million a year to be an ambassador," Foley reasoned. He expressed no ill will towards anyone who might have such a deal but wanted to clarify his own situation, saying, "If somebody else has that type of job, good on them." Foley affirmed his positive ongoing relationship with WWE, citing recent appearances like a signing at the Royal Rumble and an upcoming engagement at the new version of WWE Axxess. He explained that he is currently under a Legends deal, which he deeply appreciates. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 30: Professional wrestler Mick Foley participates in Wing Bowl 23 on January 30, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 30: Professional wrestler Mick Foley participates in Wing Bowl 23 on January 30, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."And I have a Legends deal that—because WWE has seen fit to promote me as somebody of importance—is better than it was 20 years ago. Better than it was 10 years ago. So I'm really grateful for that relationship." However, he reiterated the core point about the ambassador rumor: "But I don't receive $2.88 million. I receive zero dollars, because I'm not an ambassador." Foley concluded by acknowledging his inherent connection to the company, regardless of official titles or contracts, stating, "Anywhere I walk, I'm kind of a walking billboard for WWE." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Billie Eilish is coming back to Philadelphia this fall on another leg of "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour"
Billie Eilish is coming back to Philadelphia this fall after a sold-out tour for her third album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft." Eilish will return to the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, Oct. 23, after announcing 23 new dates, including Philly, for the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR 2025. This new leg of the tour will start in Tokyo, Japan, in August and will end in San Francisco, California, in November. The American Express presale for the U.S. tickets started on Tuesday, May 20. The general on sale will start on Thursday, May 22, at noon on her website. Here are the Japan and U.S. dates of the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR 2025 Sat Aug 16 – Tokyo, Japan – Saitama Super Arena Sun Aug 17 – Tokyo, Japan – Saitama Super Arena Thu Oct 9 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center Sat Oct 11 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center Sun Oct 12 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center Tue Oct 14 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center Thu Oct 16 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center Fri Oct 17 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center Sun Oct 19 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Mon Oct 20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Thu Oct 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Sat Oct 25 – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena Sun Oct 26 – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena Fri Nov 7 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Sat Nov 8 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Mon Nov 10 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center Tue Nov 11 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center Thu Nov 13 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX Fri Nov 14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX Tue Nov 18 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena Wed Nov 19 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena Sat Nov 22 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Sun Nov 23 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center She performed at the Wells Fargo Center last October for her North American Tour that started in Québec and ended in Inglewood, California. Eilish is using Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value, the release said. "To make this work, tickets will be nontransferable and the tour may cancel tickets posted elsewhere for more than face value," the release continued. "Birds of a Feather," the second single, is now the most-streamed song on Spotify by a female in the last decade, surpassing 2.5 billion streams, making it the fastest song in history to achieve this, according to the release. The single is also the longest charting solo song by a female artist in Billboard Pop Airplay chart history. The album and songs received a total of seven Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
Axios
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Poll: Where Philly stands on new Xfinity Mobile Arena name
Xfinity Mobile Arena vs. Wells Fargo Center. Flashback: For years, the latter just rolled off Philadelphians' tongues. The bottom line: It's going to take some adjustment. But we want to know what you think of the new name now that it will grace the South Philadelphia arena starting in the fall. Vote now.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Linkin Park 2025 world tour set for two shows in Pennsylvania
(WTAJ) — Two-time Grammy-winning Linkin Park is stopping in Pennsylvania on their 2025 world tour for two shows on opposite sides of the state. The iconic Nu-Metal band will make its way to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Saturday, Aug. 16. Then they'll make their way to the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Price is Right Live is coming to Altoona this fall The tour was aptly named the 'From Zero World Tour,' symbolizing their fresh start with lead singer Emily Armstrong more than seven years after the tragic death of then-lead singer Chester Bennington. The From Zero world tour kicked off Sept. 11, 2024, and is set to wrap up in November this year. It will span the continental United States, Europe, Asia and South America. Stay up to date with the latest news in the palm of your hand. Click here to download the WTAJ app for Apple and Android devices. For more information or to buy VIP or standard admission tickets, you can click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WTAJ -
