Sofia the First – The Curse of Princess Ivy Featuring the voices of Ariel Winter, Wayne Brady, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Anna Camp, Tim Gunn, Jess Harnell, John Michael Higgins, Tyler Merna, Oliver Platt, Sara Ramirez, Sam Riegel, Gary Anthony Williams, Travis Willingham, Mick Wingert and Mandy Moore. Screenplay by Craig Gerber & Erica Rothschild. Directed by Jamie Mitchell. Distributed by Disney Junior.  60 minutes.  Rated TV-Y. Disney Junior’s Sofia the First is a favorite show fo

Lee Brown Lee Brown Coming Across the Pond to Join Phase V by Debbie Wagner Lee Brown is a talented young dancer, singer and actor from the UK.  He’s been working on his craft since he was a young child. Now he has come across the pond to join the five boy super group Phase V! Early on, Brown took up dancing.  He especially enjoyed hip hop though he is also trained in ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and tap.  Realizing he wanted more, he started performing in local musical t

Bryan Adams live at the Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA Oct 23, 2014. Photos copyright 2014 Deborah Wagner. Bryan Adams Tracing the Tracks of His Years by Deborah Wagner As someone who loves many different genres of music, old and new, I still get a thrill out of covering some of my favorite 80’s acts that can clearly still rock. Sometimes though, you’ll be digging your favorite old songs and well, let’s face it, they just can’t hit those notes like they used to. I can think o

Emblem3 Emblem3 Hitting the Road with the #BandLife Tour by Deborah Wagner If I had to describe Emblem3 in one sentence, I would say: Emblem3 is a group of three socially responsible guys who are stealing the hearts of girls around the world, and oh yeah…  they can sing too! This statement perfectly describes the musical trio, known as E3 to millions of adoring fans.  The group consists of brothers Keaton and Wesley Stromberg and their friend Drew Chadwick.  Until stepping on

John Stamos New Kid in ER by Deborah Wagner For John Stamos, a two-episode gig on ER last season has turned into somewhat of a re-birth for his career. Now a full time cast member, Stamos has breathed some new life and enthusiasm into the award-winning hospital drama, which is in its thirteenth season. Stamos is also branching out in his roles, showing us a little more of himself in other recent parts like A&E’s TV movie Wedding Wars. Stamos has undoubtedly grown and matured

The Wiggles The Wiggles Wiggling Around the World By Deborah Wagner When you mention the fab four, most people think of long hair and the 60’s.  But, if you have children under five, then you know there are only four fab musicians that matter to your kids.  Those are without a doubt the brightly-colored Australian exports, The Wiggles! Starting in 1991 as sort of a hobby, the Wiggles went from classroom educators to educating performers. They met at Macquarie University in Sy