First Run Features Announces the Los Angeles Theatrical Premiere of HOT TO TROTAugust 30, 2018First Run Features is proud to announce the Los Angeles theatrical premiere of Hot to Trot, a new documentary directed by Gail Freedman, opening September 14, 2018 at Laemmle's Music Hall, with filmmaker and cast present opening weekend. The film premiered in New York on August 24; runs in select cities nationwide will follow the L.A. opening.
Bilal, The Brian McKnight 4 and Creed Bratton from THE OFFICE Headline September at Blue Note HawaiiAugust 30, 2018The month kicks off with local songstress Melveen Leed and the return of the Honolulu Jazz Quartet presenting a Tribute to Bird & Dizzy: The Birth of Bebop. Good music runs in the Artis family, so don't miss PraiseJesus Artis in her Blue Note debut. Jazz talent Abe Lagrimas Jr. is up next, followed by the Na Hoku “Female Vocalist of the Year” Kimié Miner. Paula Fuga returns with a tribute to Aretha Franklin and soul-singer DeAndre Brackensick is back with Shawn Pimental. We welcome Willie K back to the stage following a successful mainland tour and present the Blue Note debut of Kamuela Kahoano. The youngest of the family, Rodney Cazimero joins us later in the month followed by local giants Kumuhau,Brother Noland & John Cruz and Kuana Torres Kahele presenting 'Kakuhihewa, his tribute to O'ahu.
Engelbert Humperdinck to Release 'Warmest Christmas Wishes'August 30, 2018Energized by the yearlong celebration of his 50th Showbiz Anniversary, iconic pop singer, Engelbert Humperdinck feels the urge to start his next decade on a celebratory note as well. Coming hot on the heels of his first album of original material in over a decade, the acclaimed The Man I Want to Be, Engelbert decided to launch the next chapter of his illustrious career on October 12, 2018 by surprising the fans with Warmest Christmas Wishes, a brand-new Christmas album – his first in almost forty years.
BET Networks to Broadcast Live, Commercial-Free Coverage of Aretha Franklin's Funeral ServiceAugust 30, 2018From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasting Aretha Franklin's funeral service in its entirety beginning Friday, August 31 at 10 AM ET on BET, BET Her and BET.com
The Television Academy Announces STAR TREK as the 2018 Governors Award RecipientAugust 30, 2018The Television Academy today announced Star Trek as the 2018 Governors Award recipient, recognizing the visionary science-fiction television franchise and its legacy of boldly propelling science, society and culture where no one has gone before. The prestigious award winner was chosen by the Television Academy board of governors and the honor will be presented to CBS Television Studios during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Saturday, September 8, 2018.
CBS to Offer Advance Digital Access to Premiere Episode of New Series GOD FRIENDED MEAugust 30, 2018CBS will offer special advance digital access to the premiere episode of the new series GOD FRIENDED ME across the CBS app, CBS All Access, CBS.com, Facebook Premieres, Twitter, Instagram's IGTV and multiple EST platforms (including iTunes, Vudu, Google and Sony) beginning at 2:00 PM, ET/11:00 AM, PT on Friday, August 31 ahead of its broadcast premiere on Sunday, Sept. 30 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
VIDEO: Watch Abby Mueller and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL Perform on AMERICA'S GOT TALENTAugust 30, 2018The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit Beautiful - The Carole King Musical will performed live on last night's episode of 'America's Got Talent.' The cast of Beautiful lead by Broadway star Abby Mueller performed a new medley featuring some of Ms. King's most iconic songs on the highly rated NBC program.
Video: Watch the Trailer for THE FRONT RUNNER Starring Hugh JackmanAugust 30, 2018Oscar® nominee Hugh Jackman stars as the charismatic politician Gary Hart for Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman in the new thrilling drama The Front Runner. The film will be released in select cities on November 16, 2018 and everywhere on November 21, 2018.
The Nashville Film Festival Announces New Executive CommitteeAugust 30, 2018The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) board today announced the executive committee for the festival's 50th anniversary year. Jim Scherer, founder and president of artist management and music licensing company WHIZBANG, Inc., will serve as board president; Bob Raines, executive director of the Tennessee Entertainment ComThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) board today announced the executive committee for the festival's 50th anniversary year. Jim Scherer, founder and president of artist management and music licensing company WHIZBANG, Inc., will serve as board president; Bob Raines, executive director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, will serve as board vice president; Natasha Corrieri, officer and commercial portfolio manager at ServisFirst Bank, will serve as board secretary, and Adrien Good, associate business manager at Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, will serve as board treasurer.
mission, will serve as board vice president; Natasha Corrieri, officer and commercial portfolio manager at ServisFirst Bank, will serve as board secretary, and Adrien Good, associate business manager at Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, will serve as board treasurer.
VIDEO: Watch the CW's Preview of 'Super Season'August 30, 2018The CW shared a preview of its 'super season' premiering on Tuesday, October 9th. It features shows ARROW, THE FLASH, SUPERGIRL, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, and BLACK LIGHTNING.
Songs of Hope to Honor Stephen SchwartzAugust 30, 2018City of Hope, the cancer research and treatment center, announced that Stephen Schwartz will be the recipient of the Warner/Chappell Music 'Icon of Hope' Award at the 14th annual Songs of Hope event.
Netflix to Stream New Mandarin Series THE RISE OF PHOENIXESAugust 30, 2018Netflix Inc., the world's leading internet entertainment service, announced today that it will stream new Mandarin series The Rise of Phoenixes in over a dozen languages to members around the world starting 14 September 2018.
The London Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Opening with European Premiere of Steve McQueen's WIDOWSAugust 30, 2018The 62nd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® today announces its full programme, featuring a diverse selection of 225 feature films from both established and emerging talent. This 12-day celebration of cinema illustrates the richness of international filmmaking, with films to delight and entertain audiences, and also films that probe and interrogate issues of significance.