http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross RSS Feed for DN Col Dan Gross en-us Wed, 30 May 2012 16:00:09 GMT 2012-05-30T16:00:09Z en-us http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120530_Tina_Fey_encourages_petition_against_arts_cuts_in_Upper_Darby_schools.html "30 ROCK" creator/star Tina Fey is encouraging friends to sign an online petition against cuts in arts and music programs in the Upper Darby School District. The district votes Wednesday night on a budget plan that would cut all arts programs in elementary schools in the district, a savings the budget purports to be $3 million. Wed, 30 May 2012 16:00:09 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120530_Tina_Fey_encourages_petition_against_arts_cuts_in_Upper_Darby_schools.html 2012-05-30T16:00:09Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120529_Celebs_flock_to_Revel_rsquo_s_grand_opening__Beyonce_concerts.html Jennifer Hudson, who co-starred with Beyonce in "Dreamgirls," caught Beyonce’s concert Monday night at Revel in Atlantic City, the fourth straight night of concerts by the megastar. Queen Latifah also attended the show. Kim Kardashian snuck off to Revel to see Beyonce’s Sunday-night concert before her own hosting gig at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Atlantic City, along with friend and fellow reality star Brittny Gastineau. Tue, 29 May 2012 18:30:48 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120529_Celebs_flock_to_Revel_rsquo_s_grand_opening__Beyonce_concerts.html 2012-05-29T18:30:48Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120524_Ex-GF_of_Terrence_Howard_accused_of_assaulting_the_actor.html An ex-girlfriend of Terrence Howard faces a preliminary hearing June 12 for allegedly punching the actor in the face outside his house last month. On May 6, May Seng Yang, 39, of Plymouth Meeting, showed up at the Whitemarsh Township home of the "Red Tails" and "Hustle & Flow" star and argued with his current girlfriend, Erica Jiles, according to an affidavit of probable cause by Whitemarsh police. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:35:47 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120524_Ex-GF_of_Terrence_Howard_accused_of_assaulting_the_actor.html 2012-05-24T19:35:47Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120523_A_baby_girl__Camryn_Drew__for_Jimmy_Rollins__wife_Johari.html Camryn Drew Rollins is the newest Phillies fan. The baby girl was born to shortstop Jimmy Rollins and fitness trainer bride Johari Smith Rollins late Sunday night. The little lady weighed in at 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:01:32 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120523_A_baby_girl__Camryn_Drew__for_Jimmy_Rollins__wife_Johari.html 2012-05-23T18:01:32Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120522_Pearl_Jam__Drake__Santigold_join_Jay-Z_at_Made_in_America_festival.html Pearl Jamand Philly-raised Santigold are among top artists who will perform along with Jay-Z at the Budweiser Made in America festival over Labor Day Weekend. Dirty Projectors, Skrillex, Afrojack, Odd Future and Mike Snow are also performing over the two-day event, Sept. 1 and 2, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:02:41 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120522_Pearl_Jam__Drake__Santigold_join_Jay-Z_at_Made_in_America_festival.html 2012-05-24T15:02:41Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120521_LeAnn_Rimes_No__1_with_a_bullet_in_South_Philly.html Country starLeAnn Rimes joined her road crew for target practice at the Philadelphia Archery & Gun Club (9th & Ellsworth) Thursday afternoon. Rimes, who played the Keswick Theatre Friday, fired a semi-automatic pistol and a semi-automatic rifle down the range, and spent time chatting up and taking pictures with gun-shop employees. The singer, accompanied by her actor-husband Eddie Cibrian, tweeted photos of herself shooting and said she had a wonderful time. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:20:02 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120521_LeAnn_Rimes_No__1_with_a_bullet_in_South_Philly.html 2012-05-21T13:20:02Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120517_Former_Philly_anchor_Tamsen_Fadal_and_matchmaker_husband_split.html Former CBS 3 anchor/reporter Tamsen Fadal and husband Matt Titus are divorcing after nearly five years of marriage. The pair started a matchmaking business called Love Consultants, have written several relationship books together and appear regularly on TV talking about love and giving advice. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:29:26 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120517_Former_Philly_anchor_Tamsen_Fadal_and_matchmaker_husband_split.html 2012-05-17T09:29:26Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120516_TV_show_taping_Jake_rsquo_s_garlicky_eating_stunt.html Jake’s Sandwich Board (122 S. 12th) is seeking a few hungry garlic lovers. These brave souls will attempt the shop’s 5 Pound Philly Challenge from noon to 2 p.m. Friday while the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” documents the experience. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120516_TV_show_taping_Jake_rsquo_s_garlicky_eating_stunt.html 2012-05-16T07:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120515_Made_in_America_concerts__on_Parkway__will_somehow_be_ticketed_events.html How is a two-day concert on the Parkway gonna charge for tickets and keep people from just standing around watching free? We’re still waiting for the city and concert promoter Live Nation to answer this one. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120515_Made_in_America_concerts__on_Parkway__will_somehow_be_ticketed_events.html 2012-05-15T07:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120514_Jay-Z__Nutter_to_announce_Labor_Day_weekend_concert_festival.html JAY-Z WILL join Mayor Nutter atop the Art Museum steps at 10:30 Monday morning to announce a multiday concert festival on Labor Day weekend called Made in America. The New York Times reported Sunday night that the Budweiser Made in America festival will feature 28 bands over two nights, Sept. 1 and 2, in Fairmount Park. The location of Monday morning’s announcement could indicate the Parkway. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:10:43 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/dan_gross/20120514_Jay-Z__Nutter_to_announce_Labor_Day_weekend_concert_festival.html 2012-05-14T12:10:43Z