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What Time Does iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Philadelphia Start?

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The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball festive concert series continues. At the beginning of the tour, each show received rave reviews. But when Nicki Minaj pulled out of her promoted Chicago appearance and a Taylor Swift impersonator popped out in Detroit, ticketholders for future stops grew nervous. But, so far, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Philadelphia concert set for tonight (December 12) seems to be going well.

Standing Next To You” singer Usher will serve as the featured headliner. Other performers set to hit the Wells Fargo Center stage include OneRepublic, 2024 Grammy Best New Artist nominee Jelly Roll, boy band Big Time Rush, “Pacer” rapper Doechii, K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, and “Daylight” singer David Kushner. So, what time does everything kick off?

What Time Does iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Philadelphia Start?

According to iHeartRadio’s official website, tonight’s performances are set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. In preparation for the expected massive crowd, the Wells Fargo Center will open its doors as early as 6:30 p.m. ET. Limited tickets are still available for the show. Find more information here. There are only two remaining stops (Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale) for the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball series.

For those who’d rather watch the playback of the concerts in the comfort of their own homes, they can do so soon. A specialized television broadcast will air across ABC stations on Thursday, December 21, at 8 p.m. ET. The day after, the program will be available to enjoy on Hulu.

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Beloved Bear And Cultural Icon Paddington Is Getting His Very Own Musical

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Most movies don’t need a musical adaptation. In fact, it’s generally frowned upon. Much like musical episodes of TV, most of the time they don’t work. Nobody wants them, and nobody asks for them, but they always appear and attract the wildest crowds. This isn’t the case for Paddington, who is perfect. He is the only bear who deserves a musical adaptation, and he is going to get it. Sorry to Winnie, but he’s kinda old news now that he’s in the public domain.

Paddington: The Musical is currently in the works in the U.K., where all musicals are born. The musical is aiming for a 2025 premiere and is produced by Studiocanal, who insists that this will be the best musical of your life.

“We could not be more delighted to see our beloved Paddington take to the stage shepherded by a talented and visionary team in Sonia and Eliza,” Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh said (via People). “They have opened their hearts to show a deep understanding and passion for Paddington that will no doubt transpire on stage and ensure that his adventures, created by Michael Bond over 60 years ago, continue to charm audiences in such a new and innovative way.” Innovation is key, so what would make a Paddington musical good? Here are some free ideas:

1) A funky montage of Paddington trying on new hats.

2) A sing-a-long song (a la “Whistle While You Work“) where Paddington makes an assortment of marmalade sandwiches with a bunch of his bear friends (an ensemble cast is required for this one).

3) Hugh Grant (in any capacity).

Honestly, the hardest part about putting on a live-action Paddington musical production will be making sure the bear looks realistic enough on stage. They might even have to hire whoever played Cocaine Bear.

(Via People)

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Dave Grohl Could Have Played On Boygenius’ ‘The Record’ If He Wasn’t So Darn Sleepy

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In a new interview for NME, Boygenius opened up about the fact that their recent album, The Record, almost had a surprise special guest: Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters. However, the drummer reportedly “slept through” the intended session, and therefore didn’t make the cut.

“We have a friend who knows him and toured with Foo Fighters,” band member Phoebe Bridgers revealed. “There was this missed connection where Dave was actually going to come to the studio and play.”

“He’s so game,” Lucy Dacus shared at another part of the interview. “I just want to stay game the way that he is.”

At the time, Grohl and the rest of the band didn’t wind up meeting yet. On Halloween, he made a surprise appearance at Boygenius’ Hollywood Bowl show, where he played the drums for their song, “Satanist” — which might have been what he was originally supposed to perform in the studio.

Grohl has also been a longtime advocate of Bridgers and her career. In 2021, Grohl defended her, after she received pushback for smashing a guitar during her SNL performance. The two also supported Billie Eilish during her show at the Kia Forum last December, which is where they officially met.

Even with Grohl and the rest of the Boygenius members not meeting during the album’s recording process, they were bound to do so eventually. Here’s hoping Grohl can join them on a studio recording soon.

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Zac Efron’s Ripped Body In ‘The Iron Claw’ Made Jeremy Allen White Wonder ‘Why Do I Even Try?’

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Jeremy Allen White is probably used to being the most ripped individual on every TV and movie set he’s been on (although I bet Ayo Edebiri could take him in arm wrestling). But not for The Iron Claw.

The A24 drama about the triumphs and tragedies of the Von Erich family of wrestlers stars Allen White and Zac Efron as iron-pumping brothers — although The Bear actor would be the first to admit that Efron is more muscular than him.

“He’s so annoying,” Allen White told Variety at the L.A. premiere of The Iron Claw this week. “I had been training for months, lifting, and doing this and doing that and eating more, and I showed up, and I saw him, and I’m like, what is this even for? Why do I even try?” To prepare for the role, Efron shared with Men’s Health that he “started intermittent fasting just after I stopped being vegan. My body wasn’t processing the vegetables in the right way. I decided to stop it and try something new. Intermittent fasting has been really helpful with that.” He added that he “really likes organ meats. I love liver and onions.”

Allen White must be relieved he’s “only” jacked, not SUPER jacked, after reading that.

The Iron Claw opens in theaters on December 22.

(Via the New York Post)

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What Time Can You Rent Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ Movie?

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Swifties have tomorrow, December 13, circled on their calendars (especially if they haven’t had the chance to see The Eras Tour live or catch the concert movie in theaters): Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour will be available to rent via VOD. Music fans are used to new songs and albums dropping at midnight ET, but it doesn’t necessarily work the same why when it comes to renting movies online.

What time can you rent Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour movie?

As Decider notes, new VOD movies are usually released at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. ET, so three hours later than a typical single or album released on the same day would be. So, presumably, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour will first become available on December 13 at 3 a.m. ET.

How To Rent Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Movie on demand

Per a press release, The Eras Tour will be available to rent via Amazon’s Prime Video, Apple, Vudu, Xfinity, and YouTube & Google TV. So, choose your preferred service, use its search function to find the movie, and go through the rental process from there.

How much does it cost to rent Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Movie on demand?

Prices may vary by platform, but Swift’s suggested retail price is $19.89 (of course).

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Isaiah Rashad Will Celebrate The Tenth Anniversary Of ‘Cilvia Demo’ With A West Coast Tour In 2024

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It might be hard to believe, but Isaiah Rashad‘s breakout debut EP, Cilvia Demo will be ten years old next month/year. Time do be flying.

To celebrate, the Top Dawg Entertainment rapper has announced a short tour of the West Coast to commemorate the project that helped make him something of a hip-hop household name. If you scroll back far enough in Uproxx’s archives, you can even see his debut single “Shot You Down,” which appears on the EP and first introduced the world to the second-gen TDE star.

Released on January 28, 2014, Cilvia Demo debuted at No. 40 on the US Billboard 200 and featured appearances from TDE mainstays Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q, Rashad’s fellow TDE neophyte SZA, and Chicago rapper-singer Jean Deaux. After being met with considerable acclaim, it set the stage for Rashad’s 2016 debut album, The Sun’s Tirade, and drew attention to the Chattanooga, Tennessee rapper’s soulful songwriting with tracks like “Webbie Flow (U Like)” and Heavenly Father.”

What Are The Dates For Isiah Rashad’s Cilvia Demo 10-Year Anniversary Tour?

01/23/2024 — Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
01/24/2024 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA
01/25/2024 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
01/27/2024 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
01/29/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
01/30/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
02/01/2024 — Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
02/02/2024 — San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic

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People Are All Caught Up In The New ‘Madame Web’ Posters With Some Surprisingly Strong Reactions

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Sony just dropped the first official posters for Madame Web, the studio’s latest Spider-Man-based film that does not include Spider-Man. Joining the ranks of Venom, Morbius, and the upcoming Kraven the Hunter, Madame Web stars Dakota Johnson as the titular character who finds herself putting together a team of spidery-heroines including Sydney Sweeney‘s Spider-Woman. Adam Scott is also along for the ride in a potentially very interesting role.

With the release of Madame Web just two months away, Sony unveiled two posters for the movie, and well, the reactions on social media have been… strong. Let’s go with strong.

You can see the posters below:

Almost immediately, the jokes started flying as fans went to town on the promotional images, and you better believe there were several mentions of researching spiders in the Amazon.

You can see some of the reactions below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures… if they can all survive a deadly present.

Madame Web connects all the webs on February 14, 2024.

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Will Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’ Have Meet And Greet?

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No matter what you call it, Gag City of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Nicki Minaj is ready for global domination. The 37-date run, which includes headlining appearances at Rolling Loud California and Dreamville Festival 2024, will kick off on March 1 in Oakland, California. Now that the exclusive presale has begun with the general sale starting soon, fans of the “Fallin 4 U” rapper have questions. Near the top of the list is, will Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour have a meet and greet option?

As of today (December 12), a meet-and-greet option hasn’t been announced. However, there is a considerable demand for it. Conversely, due to the COVID epidemic, most artists have done away with face-to-face exchanges with fans as an add-on option.

However, the VIP packages are stuffed with other goodies to potentially make up for the absence of a meet-and-greet option. VIP ticket holders can access the Call of Duty gaming station, Pink Friday press-on-nail station, photo backdrop moments, exclusive merch, tour poster, and official VIP laminate.

View the tour schedule for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour below.

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour dates

03/01/2024 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
03/03/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
03/08/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
03/10/2024 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
03/13/2024 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
03/15/2024 — Inglewood, CA @ Rolling Loud California*
03/18/2024 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
03/20/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
03/22/2024 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
03/26/2024 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
03/28/2024 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
03/29/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
03/30/2024 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
04/01/2024 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
04/02/2024 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
04/04/2024 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
04/05/2024 — Hartford, CT @ XL Center
04/07/2024 — Raleigh, NC @ Dreamville Festival*
04/10/2024 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
04/12/2024 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
04/13/2024 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
04/17/2024 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
04/18/2024 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
04/20/2024 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
04/24/2024 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
04/27/2024 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
05/02/2024 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
05/09/2024 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
05/11/2024 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
05/12/2024 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
05/25/2024 — Manchester, UK @ Co-Op Live
05/26/2024 — Birmingham, UK @ Resorts World Arena
05/28/2024 — London, UK @ The O2
06/01/2024 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
06/02/2024 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
06/05/2024 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
06/07/2024 — Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes Benz Arena

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A 9-year-old just perfectly broke down what living with autism is like for him.

George Yionoulis is pretty much your typical 9-year-old.

The fourth-grader from Raleigh, North Carolina, loves “Harry Potter,” making art, and eating tacos.

Oh, and he loooooooves dancing. The kid has some serious moves.


While it’s pretty easy to understand why George loves tacos (who doesn’t?), there are some things George does that aren’t quite as easy for people to understand. That’s because when was 2 years old, his parents discovered has an autism spectrum disorder.

George’s autism makes it harder for his classmates at Douglas Elementary School to relate to him. So he used a class project to help them understand him a little better.

George wrote, narrated, edited, and produced a video called “My Autism” and even created an original score to accompany the six-minute clip.

“Hi, everybody. My name is George,” George begins his voiceover as text reading “GEORGE … and AUTISM” flashes across the screen before cutting to footage of George dancing.

“Let me tell you a little about myself,” he continues. “I have fun dancing, I have fun making music, I love to draw and make art, and … wait for it … I have this thing called autism.”

In the video, George shares some of his unique quirks — things he knows his classmates have noticed about him but maybe haven’t had the courage to ask about.

Like the fact that he has trouble making eye contact with people when they speak to him, though he says he’s gotten better about it. “I might not have been looking, but that didn’t mean I wasn’t listening,” he explains.

“Speaking of listening,” he continues. “I can hear and see a lot of things and sounds all at the same time, which sometimes makes it hard to focus on any one sound or thought. That’s why it might take a little more time to answer you when you ask a question.”

He also has trouble with metaphors and figures of speech, which is common for kids with autism, and advises his classmates to be as literal and clear with him as possible.

“If you say ‘take a seat,’ you might find one less chair in your classroom,” he jokes.

George also opens up about some of the challenges he faces and hopes the video will help his friends understand why he sometimes gets angry, cries, or yells.

I sometimes get frustrated when I get interrupted or when something doesn’t go as planned,” he admits. “Or when something unexpected happens. Or when I make a mistake.”

In a courageous peek behind the curtain, George even includes video of himself — at a much younger age — throwing a tantrum at a book reading as well as audio of himself stumbling with his words while recording the narration for the video and becoming audibly frustrated. “But I messed up!” he cries.

“(Some of those) are just kid things to get frustrated about, and I’m a kid just like you,” he says. “All us kids are different in our own ways, right?”

At the end, George asks his classmates to come talk to him, ask him questions, or invite him to play — even if it seems like he might not want to.

“I like having fun, just like you. So if you ever see me playing by myself, it doesn’t necessarily mean I don’t want to play with you, too,” he tells them. “I always want to play with you.”

His heartwarming honesty and larger-than-life on-screen personality are so compelling, it’s no wonder the video has gone viral. Shortly after the video went up on YouTube and Facebook, it racked up tens of thousands of views and hundreds of comments.

Initially, it was only meant for George’s 21 elementary school classmates.

“The feedback we’re getting is, ‘I showed this to my 6-year-old who has autism, I showed this to my 12-year-old who has autism,’ and they’re going, ‘Me too, and we could be friends!'” his mother, Lisa Jolley told Raleigh-Durham’s WTVD/ABC11.

In a world where people with autism aren’t often given the chance to speak for themselves, it’s both really cool and really significant that George has taken control of his own life story and experience and is sharing them in his own words. At only 9 years old, he’s already making huge strides in helping the world better understand a condition that affects about 1 in 68 kids in the United States.

Watch the full video below, and you’ll probably learn something new yourself.

At the very least, you’re bound to fall in love with this charming and courageous kid.

George’s journey with autism at 9 years old. This is the video he shared with his fourth grade class to help them understand why he behaves the way he does…

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The haunting final messages people have received from significant others and the deceased

In every relationship we’ll ever have, there’s going to be a final conversation. Before the digital age, these interactions were usually face-to-face or over the telephone and could only be recorded in our memories. But now, just about every relationship leaves a paper trail of text messages, social media interactions, and voice messages. Sometimes the final communication is a heated breakup, and other times, it’s a casual interaction shortly before a person’s death.

Now, there’s a blog that collects these haunting final messages. The Last Message Received contains submissions of the last messages people received from ex-friends or ex-significant others as well as from deceased friends and relatives. Here are some of the blog’s most haunting posts.

“My good friend’s dad died around Thanksgiving. Two weeks later he drank himself to death.”


“This is the last text I got from my mom before she died of Stage IV brain cancer at the age of 53. It left her completely paralyzed on the left side of her body, hence the typos in the texts. What she was saying was, ‘You’re missing music therapy.’ Almost as good as Good Friday church giggles.’ A few years prior to this, we went to the Good Friday service at our church. The choir was absolutely horrendous and couldn’t sing whatsoever. She and I sat there, in the most serious, somber church service of all, laughing hysterically, unable to stop for the life of us. She sent me this text while she was in hospice and I was at school.”

“This happened a few months back. He was my best friend and my boyfriend of 7 years. He stuck with me when I fell pregnant at 16 after I was raped. He became an actual dad to my son. He was my everything. A few months before this message, things started to change, we drifted apart and he was telling my 5 year old son to lie to me about his whereabouts. One night he beat me, I ended up in hospital for a few days. He begged for forgiveness, I stayed. It happened again a few days later, he was at work when I text him. I took my son and left. This is the last text I received from him. I heard last week that he’s just been sent to prison for crimes involving violence and drugs. I hope he gets the help he needs.”

“My dad died 6 weeks later flying the plane in this picture.”

“The last text he sent me. The next day I got a call from his daughter that he was still very much with his wife and I wasn’t the only one he was cheating on her with.”

“She had sent me a message earlier asking me not to contact her anymore. I woke up to one last message. We’d dated for 3.5 years and when I came out as trans, the relationship fell apart. I still think about and miss her every day.”


“I sent this to my grandpa on thanksgiving. Two days later he unexpectedly had a heart attack and passed. He was my favorite person in the world and nothing has been the same since. I refuse to delete this message.”

“I would have fallen in love with her if distance and timing hadn’t gotten in the way. I’m ignoring her because I need to let her move on.”

This article originally appeared on 05.25.19