Alexa Ray Joel Finds Her “Wall of Sound” Moment – and Her Own Voice, Fearlessly
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Alexa Ray Joel Finds Her “Wall of Sound” Moment – and Her Own Voice, Fearlessly

Alexa Ray Joel Finds Her “Wall of Sound” Moment – and Her Own Voice, Fearlessly by Ron Sklar Alexa Ray Joel is back in rehearsal – back in the room, back in the band setup, back in the thick of sound. After years of performing in the intimate, candlelit world of Café Carlyle with a … Continue reading

Damiano David – The Fillmore – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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Damiano David – The Fillmore – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Damiano David – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – December 6, 2025 Damiano David – lead singer of the globally successful rock band Måneskin – hit the stage at The Fillmore Philadelphia last night as part of his recently launched solo career. Known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, Italian born David’s first … Continue reading

Ezra Ray Hart – Rivers Casino – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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Ezra Ray Hart – Rivers Casino – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Ezra Ray Hart – Rivers Casino – Philadelphia, PA – December 5, 2025 To paraphrase his royal purple badness, on Friday night Ezra Ray Hart partied like it was 1999. Ezra Ray Hart is an occasional side project “supergroup” featuring the lead singers of three big 1990s alt-rock bands – Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, … Continue reading

Wicked: For Good (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Wicked: For Good (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

WICKED: FOR GOOD (2025) Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, Aarin Teoh Guan Ti, Adam James, Colin Michael Carmichael, Alice Fearn, Kerry Ellis and the voices of Colman Domingo, Peter Dinklage and Sharon D. Clarke. Screenplay by Winnie Holzman and … Continue reading

Portugal. The Man – The Wiltern – Los Angeles (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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Portugal. The Man – The Wiltern – Los Angeles (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Portugal. The Man – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – November 16, 2025 Rock band Portugal. The Man took the stage to roaring cheers at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, dousing fans in psychedelic lighting that aptly matched their sonic identity of grunge meets surreal dream meets protest chant. While the band has continued … Continue reading

The Band CAMINO, Almost Monday & Ethan Tasch – The Anthem – Washington (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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The Band CAMINO, Almost Monday & Ethan Tasch – The Anthem – Washington (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

The Band CAMINO, Almost Monday & Ethan Tasch – The Anthem – Washington, DC – November 13, 2025 It was a beautiful night at the Wharf in D.C. Thursday night with The Band CAMINO stopping by The Anthem for an incredible show on The NeverAlways tour in honor of their latest album! Joined by Almost Monday … Continue reading

The Used – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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The Used – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

The Used & In Angles – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – November 10, 2025 Post-hardcore emo band The Used celebrated their 25th anniversary touring in the most sentimental way for their fans. The band played a three night residency in each city with a different album performed in full each night. Night … Continue reading

John Davidson – From Prime-Time to Club Sandwich: The Reinvention of a Variety Icon
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John Davidson – From Prime-Time to Club Sandwich: The Reinvention of a Variety Icon

John Davidson From Prime-Time to Club Sandwich – The Reinvention of a Variety Icon By Ronald Sklar For decades, John Davidson was all that and a jar of Miracle Whip – a Broadway lead, a smiling television host, and one of Johnny Carson’s most trusted guest substitutes. Today, at 84, he has reinvented his career … Continue reading

Blue Moon (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Blue Moon (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

BLUE MOON (2025) Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, Jonah Lees, Rifkin Simon Delaney, Cillian Sullivan, Patrick Kennedy, John Doran, Anne Brogan, Giles Surridge, Brian Briggs, Caitríona Ennis, Elaine O’Dwyer, Aisling O’Mara, David Rawle, Ray Weafer, Ian Dillon and Daniel Mick Ryan. Screenplay by Robert Kaplow. Directed by Richard Linklater. Distributed by … Continue reading