RATINGS: NBC Finishes Behind THE MASKED SINGERSeptember 26, 2019The fifth season premiere of 'Chicago Med' (1.0 rating in 18-49, 7.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) is the #2 show of the night in total viewers behind only the season premiere of 'The Masked Singer.' It nearly matches 'The Masked Singer' in the 8-9 p.m. hour, finishing within 45,000 persons of the timeslot lead (7.413 million vs. 7.458 million). It also maintains 100% versus where 'Med' concluded last season through the May sweep (1.0 vs. 1.0 from May 8-May 22).
A NIGHT AT SWITCH N' PLAY Receives New York Premiere DateSeptember 26, 2019The critically-acclaimed documentary feature film A Night at Switch n' Play will receive its New York City premiere as an official selection of NewFest 2019. The film will screen on Saturday, October 26th at 9:00pm, followed by a Q&A and performance by the Switch 'n Play drag and burlesque collective.
Starcrawler Release New Single, Begin Touring Next WeekSeptember 26, 2019Starcrawler are a band of misfit rock & rollers for a new generation. The visceral, not-to-be-missed experience of a Starcrawler show perfectly melds a classic arena rock show with the sweat and grit of a club gig, typically featuring frontwoman Arrow de Wildecovered in blood and writhing across the stage in a bejeweled jockstrap and guitarist Henri Cash throwing his guitar and jumping into the crowd to perform. See for yourself as their headline tour kicks off in North America on October 5 in San Francisco and concludes with a homecoming show at Los Angeles' The Fonda on November 9. The run includes two special shows at Third Man Records - Hell Night in Detroit and Halloween in Nashville, TN, and continues later this year throughout the UK, Europe and Japan.
Shane Owens Unveils 'Hard Luck Girl' Music VideoSeptember 26, 2019Neo-traditional country music artist and Alabama-native Shane Owens is back with an all new song called “Hard Luck Girl,” along with a concept video, premiered by Country Rebel yesterday [Click to watch]. The new song which released on Sept. 13, is the first single from a brand new album, aptly named Thankful For Country Music, due out December 6th from Amerimonte Records.
Lily Kershaw Shares Single, Co-Written with Emma RobertsSeptember 26, 2019Los Angeles singer/songwriter Lily Kershaw shares a new track, “Always & Forever,” from her upcoming sophomore album Arcadia, out November 15th. On “Always and Forever,” Lily uses the metaphor of a bad relationship to explore her reservations around the concept of time and infinity. While she's primarily known as a folk-pop artist, Lily consistently pushes the limitations of that label. Originally written as a guitar-based tune with her good friend, actress Emma Roberts, Lily instinctively decided to add synth, creating an 80s sonic texture without succumbing to any of the tropes found in today's new wave nostalgia.
Taye Diggs, Skai Jackson and Whitney Thore Honored at TLC's GIVE A LITTLE AwardSeptember 26, 2019Presented in partnership with Love is Louder, a project of The Jed Foundation, TLC's GIVE A LITTLE Awards are an extension of the network's national, multiplatform campaign which empowers people to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need through the simple but transformative acts of giving a little time, support and compassion. Now in its third year, the ceremony will highlight advocates who are working tirelessly to eradicate bullying and promote kindness for future generations.
SHAED and Zayn Release 'Trampoline'September 26, 2019SHAED is having a moment right now thanks to the massive success of their debut single “Trampoline.” Now the DC trio is taking it up another notch with the help of ZAYN – who has lent his vocal to a spectacular new version of the track that features a duet between the pop star and SHAED's Chelsea Lee. “'Pillowtalk' is one of my all-time favorite songs,” said Lee, adding, “I warm up to it all the time so singing a duet with ZAYN is extra special and totally surreal.”
The ICG to Honor Cinematographer John Simmons and Journalist Debra KaufmanSeptember 26, 2019The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will honor cinematographer John Simmons, ASC, with the ASC Cinematography Mentor Award and journalist Debra Kaufman with the Technicolor William A. Fraker Award at the 2019 Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA) Luncheon in the ASC Clubhouse on Friday, October 4, 2019. The ECA premier event will be held on Sunday, October 6, at the Television Academy's Wolf Theatre in the Saban Media Center.
Production Designer Joe Alve to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Art Directors Guild AwardsSeptember 26, 2019Oscarâ-nominated Production Designer Joe Alves, best known for his work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the three Jaws films, will receive the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Annual ADG 'Excellence in Production Design' Awards. A true veteran of Hollywood's studio system, Alves is a master artist, art director, production designer, producer and director. The 2020 ADG Awards will return to the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown in the Wilshire Grand Ballroom on Saturday, February 1, 2020. This is the first of four Lifetime Achievement Awards to be announced by the Art Directors Guild.
A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Cast Album to be Released in NovemberSeptember 26, 2019Broadway Records announced today the Original Cast Recording of A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, November 8, 2019. The album is currently available for pre-order atwww.BroadwayRecords.com and Amazon.com
Julia Michaels Releases Music Video for 'If You Need Me'September 26, 2019Inspired by the critically acclaimed Facebook Watch original series Sorry For Your Loss, Grammy® Award-nominated multi-platinum singer and songwriter Julia Michaels today released a music performance video for her standalone track, “If You Need Me.”
Marvel's THOR: METAL GOD E-Book Coming to Serial BoxSeptember 26, 2019Lightning strikes at Serial Box with the launch of Thor: Metal Gods, the first of several original serialized fiction and audiobook series based on Marvel Comics to debut on the premium reading and audio entertainment platform. Designed for on-the-go fans, Thor: Metal Gods will be available on mobile devices beginning December 12. Thor: Metal Gods continues the centuries old saga of Thor and Loki as they team up for an adventure of cosmic proportions, confronting the sins of both their pasts.
PnB Rock, Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz Drop 'FENDI'September 26, 2019Following his recent chart-topping collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Chance the Rapper on “Cross Me” (found on Ed Sheeran's 'No.6 Collaborations Project'), as well as features with City Girls and Lil Baby, melodic heavyweight PnB Rock has enlisted Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz on his new single “FENDI,” out today. As the featured track licensed for Nicki Minaj's highly anticipated forthcoming FENDI collection, the trap pop instant classic is available for streaming and download.
VIDEO: Patricia Heaton Talks About New Sitcom on CBS THIS MORNINGSeptember 26, 2019Actress Patricia Heaton won two Emmys for playing Debra Barone in the hit CBS show 'Everybody Loves Raymond.' Heaton is returning to CBS as the star of the new series 'Carol's Second Act.' In it, she plays Carol Kenney, a divorcee in her fifties who pursues her dream of becoming a doctor. She joined 'CBS This Morning' to discuss what it's like being number one on the call sheet.
SebastiAn Announces Live Shows in the USSeptember 26, 2019Today, pioneering French artist SebastiAn announces his live return to Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York upcoming December in honor of his sophomore album Thirst (out November 8th via Ed Banger Records / Because Music, pre-order here). After live dates including Sonar Festival, Osheaga Festival so far this year, SebastiAn will be performing at Pitchfork Festival in his native Paris on November 2nd as well.
Maroon 5 and Apple Team Up to Bring 'Memories' to Your Photos AppSeptember 26, 2019Maroon 5 and Apple team up to bring the group's hit new single 'Memories' to the collection of soundtracks available for the Memories feature in the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad. The feature is available now in Photos on iOS 13 and iPadOS, and marks the first time Apple has collaborated with an artist to launch a new song featured in the Photos app.
THE BATTLE FOR OUR PLANET to be Released Oct. 1September 26, 2019Breaking Glass Pictures is thrilled to announce the US release of director and producer Peter Jay Brown's (Entertainment Tonight, Real People, Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist) latest no-holds-barred environmental feature documentary, Eco-Terrorist: The Battle for Our Planet on October 1, 2019.
Rock and Roll True Crime Podcast DISGRACELAND Announces Season 4 Premiere DateSeptember 26, 2019Today, the hit rock and roll true crime podcast Disgracelandreturns in its 4th season with a two part episode on NWA. The show will run through the rest of 2019 with new episodes released mostly bi-weekly. The announcement of Season 4 comes just days before the release of host Jake Brennan's debut book, Disgracleand: Musicians Getting Away with Murder and Behaving Very Badly, available October 1 via Grand Central Publishing.
Jenna Raine to Tour with In Real Life this OctoberSeptember 26, 2019Singer, songwriter Jenna Raine will be going on tour with Hollywood Records band In Real Life in the month of October! The news come on the heels of her latest release “Be Like You” and the announcement of her EP Be Like You out on Oct 25th.