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The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 2024 - Jan. 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Binge all six episodes of this series with KPBS Passport! It’s the height of the swinging '60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool – but she’s certain there has to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town. With the bright lights of London calling, Barbara packs her bags and heads off to the city where she looks to take on the male-dominated world of comedy by storm.

Experience the enchantment of the Land of Sweets at PAW’s Nutcracker Tea, hosted by the Sugarplum Fairy and friends from the Performing Arts Workshop! Children of all ages are invited to a magical afternoon where they can watch a captivating showcase featuring beloved characters like the Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, Rat Queen, Marzipan, Coffee, and the Nutcracker. Attendees can engage in delightful conversations with the cast while enjoying a spread of tea and scrumptious desserts, see a dancing showcase by the sweets, take a picture with the characters, and receive a gift from the Sugar Plum Fairy. This event offers a taste of the magic that awaits at the full Nutcracker performance on December 9 & 10. Don’t leave without getting a photograph with the cast! Fancy tea attire, gloves, and hats are heavily suggested.

For the 8th consecutive year, Murray & Peter present, “A Drag Queen Christmas,” Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Winners, Fan Favorites and Miss Congeniality. VIP Meet & Greet tickets are also available. The M&G starts at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. The show starts at 8 p.m. There will be a 20-minute intermission. Check DragFans.com for the cast performing in your city. Hosted by Nina West & Trinity Taylor.

Tom Suozzi will replace ousted Rep. George Santos in a critical swing district. The Democrat's win narrows the already razor-thin majority for Republicans in the House.

Sam McAlister was the BBC booker who persuaded Prince Andrew to go on record about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's the subject of new Netflix movie Scoop.

"It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family," the Princess of Wales said in a video filmed in secret and released Friday.

For the fifth week in a row, Swift's The Tortured Poets Department was the best-selling album in the country. Post Malone and Wallen's "I Had Some Help" repeated as the top song.

As pride month celebrations continue, LGBTQ lawmakers are working to expand their ranks in D.C. next year. The Equality PAC — the political arm of the Equality Caucus in the U.S. Congress — is raising millions to boost representation on Capitol Hill.

Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 at age 96. She was the longest-ruling monarch in British history. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country and considerable family pain. This is a collection of programs featuring her life and the British royal family.