RATINGS: NBC, THIS IS US Retain Demo Crown on TuesdayFebruary 19, 2020NBC (5.258 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) held off the demo competition on Tuesday with its mix of 'Ellen's Game of Games' (4.605 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.0, #4), 'This Is Us' (6.419 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'New Amsterdam' (4.751 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T6).
Laurence Fishburne to Host and Narrate New History Franchise HISTORY'S GREATEST MYSTERIESFebruary 19, 2020HISTORY announces a new non-fiction programming strand 'History's Greatest Mysteries,' hosted and narrated by Academy Award(R) nominee and Emmy Award(R) winner Laurence Fishburne ('Black-ish,' John Wick, The Matrix, Apocalypse Now and Boyz N The Hood) that will investigate a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Slated to launch this summer 2020, each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.
Food Network Presents New Season of THE GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE: GOLD COASTFebruary 19, 2020Seven teams of aspiring food truck owners go head-to-head with larger-than-life backdrops and big-money opportunities on the new season of The Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast, premiering Thursday, March 26th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network. Hosted by Tyler Florence, each episode features the teams rolling up to a new city as they race to face new challenges, cook incredible dishes and, as always, try to outsell the competition over six episodes, with the winning team taking home the $50,000 prize. The Great Food Truck Race kicks off in Los Angeles, with stops in San Diego, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and Las Vegas.
The BPM Festival Arrives to Miami Music Week 2020February 19, 2020Following its newest winter edition in Costa Rica, The BPM Festival has revealed its latest United States edition for a special Miami Music Week takeover on Sunday, March 22 from 12pm to 12am in Miami, Florida. Taking place on The Lawn at Island Gardens, The BPM Festival: Miami, presented in partnership with Diskolab, will transform the stunning open-air grounds for a day into night event featuring 15+ exciting underground dance music acts. Never before used for Miami Music Week, Island Gardens will see BPM Miami feature an exclusive Deep Dish performance plus Danny Tenaglia, Davide Squillace, Marco Faraone, Neverdogs, Stacey Pullen and more.
ID Examines Questionable Courtroom Convictions in REASONABLE DOUBTFebruary 19, 2020As claims of innocence ring in prison cells across America, families of prisoners can be tormented by the questionable guilt of their loved ones. Driven by a desire to get to the truth, retired homicide detective Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva team up once again for a third season of REASONABLE DOUBT to help families who are convinced that their loved ones were wrongfully convicted of murder. With their parallel expertise of the law, Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva know that the system doesn't always get it right. Each episode of REASONABLE DOUBT begins with the loved ones of the convicted presenting evidence of their innocence. Anderson and Silva then set out on the intense process of re-examining a murder case, poring over evidence, interviewing witnesses and consulting experts previously overlooked by police or barred by the court. Each episode culminates with the gut-wrenching reveal to the family that either brings hope for an appeal, or clarity to accept the guilty verdict. With 10 powerful episodes examining whether justice was served, season three of REASONABLE DOUBT returns to Investigation Discovery on Tuesday, March 3 at 10/9c.
Tom Segura Inks Two Special Deal with NetflixFebruary 19, 2020On the heels of his extremely successful stand-up world tour, Netflix today announced its fourth and fifth stand-up specials from bilingual comedian, actor and podcaster Tom Segura, in a coveted two special deal. The first title, Tom Segura: Ball Hog, premieres March 24th in English and the second untitled special will be shot completely in Spanish this fall.
Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Adam McKay's Netflix Comedy DON'T LOOK UPFebruary 19, 2020Netflix has acquired Adam McKay's hotly anticipated comedy DON'T LOOK UP with Jennifer Lawrence set to star. DON'T LOOK UP tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy planet earth.
Patina Miller to Star in POWER Prequel SeriesFebruary 19, 2020Patina Miller will star in the upcoming prequel spinoff of Starz's series Power. According to TV Line, Miller will star in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and the series will follow the early years of Kanan Stark.
Third Annual Disney Channel Fan Fest Kicks Off This MayFebruary 19, 2020The third annual Disney Channel Fan Fest, a fun and uniquely Disney experience for kids and families, will kick-off at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, on SATURDAY, MAY 9. The event will also expand to Lake Buena Vista, Florida, during the world-renowned EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort over three weekends (May 16-17, May 23-24 and May 30-31).
Cartoon Network to Air BEN 10 VS. THE UNIVERSE This FallFebruary 19, 2020Cartoon Network's Ben 10 will expand to take on the universe with Ben 10 vs. The Universe: The Movie, set for a global premiere this fall. Featuring new characters, settings and powers for Ben, fans won't want to miss his most epic adventure yet. The movie is the first for the newest iteration of Ben 10, which debuted around the world in 2016.
Smithsonian Channel Presents HUMBOLDT: EPIC EXPLORERFebruary 19, 2020More than 200 years ago, a German scientist Alexander von Humboldt spent five years traveling across the South American continent, making revolutionary discoveries about the workings of the natural world. Now, in Smithsonian Channel's HUMBOLDT: EPIC EXPLORER, historian and bestselling author, Andrea Wulf, follows in his footsteps, delving into Humboldt's landmark insights into human-induced climate change, evolution and continental drift. The documentary will take viewers from Humboldt's fraught childhood near Berlin through his legendary South American expedition – from the Orinoco River to the Andes Mountains, and his one visit to the United States. HUMBOLDT: EPIC EXPLORER premieres Wednesday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.
Western Centuries To Release CALL THE CAPTAINFebruary 19, 2020In an age when independence is idolized and every person seems to be seeking their own lone wolf career path, Seattle-based roots band Western Centuries believe that the way forward is better together. Collaboration, inspiration and mutual admiration are what Cahalen Morrison, Ethan Lawton, and Jim Miller cite as the heart of their project. Western Centuries are set to release their third album, Call the Captain—a tongue-in-cheek reference to the band's lack of hierarchy—on April 3rd via Free Dirt Records. Yesterday, Billboard premiered “Heart Broke Syndrome,” the album's first single and one of the two tracks on Call the Captain which include guest vocals from the King of Broken Hearts himself, Nashville songwriter and entertainer, Jim Lauderdale. “This song, written for a close friend, talks about the recovery process when the sudden loss of someone innocent and dear brings on grief so severe that it induces physical symptoms requiring medical attention,” says Miller, a founding member of roots-jam band Donna The Buffalo and lead vocalist on “Heart Broke Syndrome.” “The last verse tries to project some hope; that our community of family and friends can help provide strength to get through the dark time.” Fans can hear “Heart Broke Syndrome” here and pre-order Call the Captain here.
Sparks Reveal Album Tracklisting And Share New Song 'Self-Effacing'February 19, 2020Pioneering pop perennials Sparks -- Ron and Russell Mael -- lift the lid on their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip, with the release of 'Self-Effacing' in which the evergreen masters of the musical vignette show no loss of appetite for their singular sonic adventures. A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip will be available on multiple formats including CD, picture disc, and cassette.
Alexandra Streliski, Ali Gatie, City and Colour, iskwe, Meghan Patrick and The Dead South to Perform at The 2020 JUNO AwardsFebruary 19, 2020The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today confirmed the final phase of artists set to perform at The 2020 JUNO Awards Broadcast, hosted by Alessia Cara. Québecois neoclassical pianist Alexandra Stréliski, R&B and rap artist Ali Gatie, acclaimed singer-songwriter City and Colour, Indigenous artist iskwē, rising country singer Meghan Patrick and bluegrass ensemble The Dead South will take the stage for this year's biggest night in Canadian music. They will be joining Daniel Caesar, Lennon Stella, The Glorious Sons and Tory Lanez along with host Alessia Cara. As well, in her first appearance at The JUNO Awards since 2013, Canadian icon, Anne Murray will return to induct Jann Arden into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
SOFIA Releases Debut Single 'Coconut'February 19, 2020Brazilian-bred, Los Angeles-based alternative rock trio SOFIA has released their debut single 'Coconut,' a song about acceptance and finding happiness with the little things in a relationship and the aspects of your partner that are unique to them.
Jaded Releases the OUNCES EPFebruary 19, 2020The eclectic UK production trio is back with their new Ounces EP, out now and streaming everywhere HERE via Higher Ground, Diplo's house imprint under Mad Decent. With these 3 tracks, Jaded brings energetic, hard-hitting rhythms coupled with playful lyrics, assuring that this groovy EP is dancefloor ready.
Austin's Mobley Announces New EP & SingleFebruary 19, 2020Genre-bending artist Mobley is known in his hometown as their next big thing, and with good reason. With an “uncanny knack for catchy, sing-along hooks, he creates irresistible earworms, well-crafted pop songs that instantly stick” (Austin American-Statesman). He has also toured the world with his incomparable one-man show. Today, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is excited to announce his signing to Last Gang Records where he'll be releasing his new EP, Young & Dying in the Occident Supreme, this May. Visit www.mobleywho.com for more information.