Stevie Nicks cancels A.C. gig
Stevie Nicks has canceled her Friday show at the Borgata, and a handful of other East Coast shows, due to pneumonia and the flu. LiveNation announced yesterday that the former Fleetwood Mac front-woman was advised by doctors to stay in bed and not to fly. Refunds are available starting today at the point of purchase. Her new CD, "In Your Dreams," was released Tuesday.
Phillies for a cause
Shane Victorino, Carlos Ruiz, Chase Utley and Brad Lidge were among Phillies at Morton's (1411 Walnut) Monday night for a Richie Ashburn/Harry Kalas Foundation Dinner. One amusing live-auction item that fetched $3,500 was a fan-designed photo known as the "Baby Leesus," a nativity scene featuring Cliff Lee as Baby Jesus surrounded by Phillies GM Ruben Amaro, Jr., Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay and Roy Oswalt, each of whom signed the photo. Former Phillies-turned-broadcasters Darren Daulton, now of 97.5 The Fanatic, and Ricky Bottalico, of Comcast SportsNet, were also among guests. For more info on the charity, visit ashburnfoundation.org.
Speaking of Phillies . . .
The 14th annual Richie Ashburn Memorial Home Runs for Heart takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday to benefit the American Heart Association. Ashburn died in 1997 of heart disease. The event also honors Harry Kalas, who also died of heart disease.
Fans are invited to take batting practice and catch fly balls in the outfield, for a charitable donation of course. For more information or to register, call 215-575- 5218 or visit heart.org/philadelphia.
Cooper coming home
Hey, ladies, keep an eye out for newly unattached Bradley Cooper, who will be in town Monday promoting "The Hangover 2." If you see the Rydal-raised, Germantown Academy graduate, be sure to ask about his high-school stint as a Daily News intern.
Pierre hosts drag show
93.3 WMMR's Pierre Robert hosts the Captivating Queens of Illusion as they perform the One Divine Night drag show to benefit the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania. The event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at the old Father Divine mansion (Broad & Lombard). Tickets are $150 and available online at aidslawpa.org.
Charitably minded
Call for the Cure, CBS Philly's five-hour on-air fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure, has raised $553,157 to fight breast cancer . The live-broadcast fundraiser was Tuesday at CBS3/CW Philly. CBS radio stations Sportsradio 610 WIP, 94 WYSP, The Big Talker 1210 AM, 98.1 WOGL and KYW NewsRadio 1060 also took part.
* Susie Celek can drink for free any
night at 879 Lounge (110 Chestnut), but on Friday she's one of three people who will be honored there by the Kisses for Kyle children's-cancer charity. Celek, wife of Eagles tight end Brent Celek, who's a partner in the bar along with teammate Todd Herremans, will be recognized along with Julie Dorenbos, wife of Eagles long-snapper Jon Dorenbos, and Joe Gaglioti for their service to children. Lots of raffle items are available at the event. For more info or to buy tickets, go to kissesforkyle.org.
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