Rocky
Relax, Rocky Fans: Sylvester Stallone Is Not Actually Dead
You might have seen posts on social media recently claiming that Sylvester Stallone had died of prostate cancer. We’re happy to tell you they’re fake: […]
Will Sly Stallone Ruin the “Creed” Sequel?
Sylvester Stallone has directed four movies in which his seminal fictional pugilist, Rocky Balboa, has appeared. (Can you name them all? Answers at the bottom.) […]
VIDEO: Joel Embiid Spotted on Late-Night Rocky Run
With the season opener in Washington just about two weeks away, a Lyft driver cruising through Fitler Square spotted 76ers star Joel Embiid jogging through […]
Stallone Teases Ivan Drago Return in “Creed 2”
Sylvester Stallone can never get enough Rocky, which frankly is completely fine with me, as I can’t seem to either. Give me another Creed movie, […]
WATCH: Temple Football Trains Like Rocky
David Feeley is the head strength and condition coach of Temple University’s football team and he loves Rocky. Inspired by Sly Stallone’s unlikely 1976 classic, […]
Sorry, Tourists: The Rocky Statue Is Temporarily Off-Limits
Starting today, the Rocky statue at the foot of the Art Museum will be closed until mid-June for “site improvements,” according to the city’s Parks […]
The Pet Shop in “Rocky” Just Got Demolished
In Philly, we tend to destroy the buildings we treasure – such was the case with the historic Boyd Theater in Center City and such will likely be the […]
You Can’t Go on the Rocky Steps for a Month
It’s going to be a rough month for Philadelphia. Apparently, the three-day football event that will somehow close roads outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art […]
5 Movies to Watch This Week
Gremlins @ Ruba Club | Wednesday, December 7 Ruba Club is showing ’80s favorite Gremlins on a giant screen, along with movie-themed Quizzo, a selection […]
We Asked Rocky Composer Bill Conti About Donald Trump Using His Music
“Gonna Fly Now,” otherwise known as the Rocky theme, is easily one of the most iconic pieces of film music ever written, right up there […]
Burt Young (aka Paulie) Recently Climbed the Rocky Steps
Paulie may be dead in the Rocky series, but Burt Young is still alive and kicking. Or, rather, running? Maybe. Per a post to his […]
Video: Baby Imitates Rocky II Training Montage
Rocky Balboa seems to be quite the inspiration today: Earlier today, we posted a video of Steve Krause, a man with a rare disability who trained […]
Muhammad Ali Loved the Running Scene in Rocky II
Muhammad Ali died over the weekend. For decades, Ali had battled Parkinson’s Disease in the public eye. It robbed him of his ability to speak. […]
Joltin’ Joey DeMalavez: The Real Life Rocky
The Joltin’ Jabs gym on Sansom Street is just a few blocks away from Rittenhouse Square, but be forewarned, ye who enter — you won’t […]
Bar Rescue Host Jon Taffer Gave Away Breast Enhancements at His Philly Bar in the 1980s
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer has an interview online today with the New York Times talking bars, rescuing them, and TV. The conversation takes a […]