If you’re lucky enough not to experience the worst of fall and winter weather, count your blessings. That means heading out to a fall concert or show should be a lot easier than the folks in Ohio and upstate New York will have it if they check out R. Kelly this weekend. He’s among the R&B artists on the road this fall, a list that also includes Trey Songz who just celebrated his 28th birthday this week. If your plans include staying by the couch instead, there is plenty of college and pro football as well as some good movies. Get some popcorn and put your feet up. Monday’s here before you know it.
ON TV
All Times Eastern
Friday, November 30
“Bad Boys 2” at 8:30 p.m. on Bravo
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up again for the second installment in the “Bad Boys” movies
“Cadillac Records” on Fuse at 8 p.m.
Beyonce, Jeffrey Wright, Mos Def and Adrian Brody star in a movie partly based on the real-life Chess Records
Saturday, December 1
“It’s a Wonderful Life” at 8 p.m on NBC
Jimmy Stewart stars as George Bailey a beleaguered banker who attempts to end his life in this Christmastime classic
Sunday, December 2
“Sunday Night Football: Eagles at Cowboys” on NBC at 8:20 p.m.
The NFC East is on display as the struggling Eagles meet their historic rival, the Dallas Cowboys
ONSCREEN
“Killing them Softly”
Brad Pitt is a badass assassin sent to handle things when some local thugs rob a Mob-sponsored card game
R
“Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning”
A man tries to exact revenge on the thugs that brutally killed his family
Dolph Lungdren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott Adkins
R
ON SHELVES
“Untouchable – The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson”
By Randall Sullivan
ON DVD
TJMS PICK: “ Sparkle”
If you missed it in the theaters, here’s your chance to avoid the sticky floors and people answering their cell phones and enjoy “Sparkle” in your own home theater i.e., your living or bedroom. The remake of the 1976 movie starring Irene Cara now has Jordin Sparks in the title role as the aspiring singer. A few things have changed since the original, but Tika Sumpter, Sparks and Carmen Ejogo ably handle the girl group requirements. Mike Epps changes course for a rare dramatic role as a comedian whose personal life is far from funny. Whitney Houston is solid in her final role, a bittersweet end to a stellar career. “Sparkle” is available for purchase or download November 30th.
Friday, November 30
WASHINGTON, DC
Leela James and Deborah Bond
Howard Theater
8 p.m.
LOVELAND, CO
Soul and Sweat Tour Throwback Slow Jam
Ginuwine, 112, Dru Hill, Case and Silk
8 p.m.
Budweiser Events Center
KANSAS CITY, MO
Trey Songz
The Midland by AMC
8 p.m.
Saturday, December 1
COLUMBIA, SC
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Township Auditorium
8 p.m.
BUFFALO, NY
R. Kelly
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
8 p.m.
Sunday, December 2
COLUMBUS, OH
R. Kelly
Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
7:30 p.m.