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Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The country’s best lacrosse players hit the field today for the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Championship Game, which pits the defending champion Waterdogs Lacrosse Club vs. the top-seeded Archers.

Bruce Springsteen has shot down the recent rumours that he’ll be retiring soon – see what the music legend had to say below.While performing at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday (August 23), Springsteen told the passionate crowd that he’s not “goin’ anywhere” and isn’t planning for “no farewell tour bullshit.” Per a clip shared by Consequence, he said: “We’ve been around for 50 fuckin’ years, and we ain’t quitting! We ain’t doing no farewell tour bullshit! Jesus Christ! No farewell tour for the E Street Band!”He continued: “Farewell to what? A thousand people screaming your name? Get the hell out. I ain’t going anywhere!”Bruce Springsteen: "We ain't doing no farewell tour bullshit! Farewell to what? A thousand people screaming your name? Get the hell out.

Questlove has defended Sexyy Red appearing on the Roots Picnic 2024 line-up, saying “I’m still shocked yall got energy for ‘”oh hell no isms’.”The line-up for the annual Philadelphia music festival was revealed yesterday (February 20) and featured the likes of Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, Nas, André 3000 and more. The event will return to The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1-2.]The announcement of Sexyy Red’s appearance at this year’s edition of Roots Picnic was met with criticism due to her support for Trump as well as comments of her being “trashy”.The Roots drummer took the time to respond to one of the hateful comments about Sexyy Red’s inclusion on the lineup, saying that he was “shocked” at the reactions.“Damn…..hell hath frozen over when I like a Mel post.

The Roots have announced the acts for this year’s edition of their annual Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia.The two-day music festival will return to its usual home of The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1-2. Lil Wayne with The Roots, Jill Scott and Nas are set to headline the festival with André 3000 performing a special set in support of his recently released debut solo LP ‘New Blue Sun’.Other acts set to play include Gunna, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Babyface, Wale, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Cam’ron, Funk Flex, and more.A post shared by The Roots (@theroots)The festival will also see various collaborations take place such as The Roots’ Black Thought performinf with Method Man and Redman, Fantasia and Muni Long teaming up with Adam Blackstone and Scarface and Amerie set to play with the Backyard Band.General ticket sale will commence on Friday, February 23 at 10am local time.

The 2024 Roots Picnic line-up has been announced with Lil Wayne and festival organizers The Roots teaming up for a celebration of New Orleans. They are joined by fellow headliners Jill Scott and Nas while André 3000 will present his 2023 album New Blue Sun live.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a big night for baseball fans tonight, as the National League’s remaining two teams face off for a chance to advance to the 2023 World Series Championships. The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Philadelphia Phillies tonight in Game 7 of their National League Championship Series, with the winner advancing to face the Texas Rangers, who defeated the Houston Astros in their Game 7 matchup last night.

Travis Kelce is now in Philly!

issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) stating that the Philadelphia dates would be rescheduled for a later date. “Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed,” read the statement. “We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled shows.”The Post reached out to Springsteen, 73, for comment.

Bruce Springsteen has announced that he has been forced to postpone two of his US tour dates after being “taken ill”.The cancelled tour dates affect both of his upcoming shows in Philadelphia, set to be held at Citizens Bank Park.The announcement arrived on his social media accounts last night (August 16), just hours before he was set to take to the stage for the first of the Pennsylvania headline gigs. It also announced that the second of the two scheduled shows, set to take place tomorrow (August 18), would also be postponed.“Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed,” the update read.“We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled shows.”Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed.We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled…— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) August 16, 2023At time of writing, no updates have been shared on any rescheduled dates or possible changes to the venue.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Bruce Springsteen may be haunting the pharmacies of Philadelphia, as his being under the weather has been cited as the reason for the postponement of two shows that were supposed to take place in the city. An announcement on his X/Twitter page said that concerts on Wednesday and Friday night would need to be rebooked. “Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with the E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed,” said the social media account.

The last-minute concert cancellations seem to be catching.

It’s been a huge week for Matt Rife!

Pink is embarking on the largest tour of her career in 2023, called Summer Carnival.The Lady Marmalade singer - who has become well-known for showcasing her toned physique while performing on stage - has added another concert date as tickets sold out.On Friday, the Raise Your Glass singer, 43, announced a second show at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on September 19. 'Hey Philly! How about a second show since the first one sold out!! Sept 19 at Citizens Bank Park.

It's been 47 years since Elton John scored another number one hit with his song Philadelphia Freedom.But on Friday, the song had an extra special place in his heart and fans when he performed it during his band's stop at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.The legendary singer-songwriter looked to be in fine form, full of enthusiasm and excitement, while belting out his greatest hitsfor the crowd of more than 40,000 fans at the home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.The tour - which kicked off in the U.S. in Allentown, Pennsylvaniaback in September 2018 - has endured several postponements due tothe COVID-19 pandemic and, at times, John's health.

Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry spent Memorial Day at the Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The Top Gun: Maverick star, 35, looked casual cool for the outing, sporting a red Phillies hat, a black T-shirt, grey shorts and a pair of sneakers.Teller paid special tribute to military families at the sporting event, as he helped unveil the American Gold Star Mothers Chair of Honor, in honor of mothers whose childrendied in military service. Sporty date:Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry spent Memorial Day at the Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe actor completed his look with a pair of black shades, and sported a black watch on his wrist.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFor the first time since 2019, the legendary Roots Picnic is scheduled to return in June with Mary J. Blige, Mickey Guyton — both of whom performed at the Super Bowl on Sunday — Summer Walker and Jazmine Sullivan leading a packed lineup.The festival — which is headlined, hosted, and curated by the Grammy-winning hip-hop group the Roots and co-presented by Live Nation Urban — will take place at the Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia for two days of music, art, and culture on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 2022. Also scheduled to perform are Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Rick Ross, G Herbo and more — see the full confirmed lineup below.A special fan club presale goes live today at 10 a.m.

The Disco Biscuits’ raised more than $75,000 on Tuesday night during their 90-minute performance from an empty Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The group received nearly half a million livestream views from their hometown baseball stadium and 100% of the evening's proceeds will go to PLUS1 For Black Lives Fund.