Comedy Central Announces TREVOR NOAH PRESENTS: JOSH JOHNSONFebruary 19, 2020The Daily Show with Trevor Noah writer and stand-up comedian Josh Johnson is set to commence production on his first one-hour stand-up special and will be returning to the city where he started his comedy career: Chicago. Trevor Noah Presents: Josh Johnson will be taping at The Laugh Factory (3175 N. Broadway) at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 4. The special is set to premiere in 2020 on Comedy Central.
Aborted Announce New EP LA GRANDE MASCARADEFebruary 19, 2020Belgian death metal band ABORTED announce three-track EP La Grande Mascarade out April 17th. The EP will feature studio recordings of 'Gloom and the Art of Tribulation', 'Serpent of Depravity', and 'Funereal Malediction'.
BET+ Announces Legal Drama CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCEFebruary 19, 2020Today, BET+ announces their latest legal drama 'CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE' launching on the streaming platform, Thursday, February 20. With his trademark dramatic style, NY Times best-selling author, Carl Weber introduces us to the Hudson's, a family of African-American lawyers lead by famed attorney Bradley Hudson (Roger Guenveur Smith). Bradley is the Johnnie Cochran of our time; and along with his son Lamont (Todd Anthony), daughter Desiree (Drew Sidora) and his new wife Carla (Kellita Smith), the Hudson's make up some of the best legal minds in the country. They are going to need it to defend Grammy award-winning singer Savannah (Deborah Cox) against the murder charges of her celebrity husband Kyle Kirby (Anthony Hamilton).
Nickelodeon Announces Voice Cast for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Spinoff KAMP KORALFebruary 19, 2020Nickelodeon is bringing the original SpongeBob SquarePants voice cast to Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, the brand-new animated spinoff of the beloved hit series. Premiering this July, the CG-animated prequel (13 episodes) follows 10-year-old SpongeBob during his summer at sleepaway camp and stars Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series.
Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's YOUNG DYLANFebruary 19, 2020Kid rapper and pint-sized powerhouse Young Dylan will join theNickelodeon family with the premiere of the brand-new live-action series, TylerPerry's Young Dylan, on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 8:30 (ET/PT).Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, the series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced. MichelleSneed is also an executive producer, with Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serving as producers.The series is currently in production at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Ga.
Nickelodeon Announces HENRY DANGER SpinoffFebruary 19, 2020Nickelodeon is expanding the world of the number-one kids' series, Henry Danger, with the launch of Danger Force, a brand-new original live-action spinoff premiering Saturday, March 28, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Created and executive produced by Christopher J. Nowak (Henry Danger, Sam & Cat), the new series stars two of the most beloved characters from Henry Danger, 'Ray/Captain Man' (Cooper Barnes) and 'Schwoz' (Michael D. Cohen), and introduces four new superheroes-in-training as they team up to fight crime in their town of Swellview. Danger Force (13 episodes) is produced by Barnes and Jace Norman (Henry Danger), and production for the series is currently underway.
Best-Selling Book Title BIG NATE to be Adapted Into a Animated Series on NickelodeonFebruary 19, 2020Nickelodeon is taking the misadventures of Big Nate from page to screen with an all-new animated TV series based on the best-selling children's books written and drawn by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. The eponymous 26-episode series follows Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy, and his best friends as they navigate sixth grade with humor and style. Big Nate will be produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif.
Nickelodeon's THE LOUD HOUSE Comes to Life in Live-Action Holiday TV MovieFebruary 19, 2020Nickelodeon is literally bringing to life the popular animated characters from its Emmy Award-winning The Loud House with the greenlight of an all-new original live-action holiday TV movie: The Loud House: A Very Loud Christmas! (working title). Casting is currently underway for the feature-length TV movie, which will begin production this summer and is set to premiere in the fourth quarter of this year.
Nickelodeon Greenlights THE ASTRONAUTS, First Production with Imagine Kids+FamilyFebruary 19, 2020Nickelodeon is setting off into new territory with the greenlight of The Astronauts (working title), a brand-new, live-action series following a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space. Marking Nickelodeon's first production with Imagine Kids+Family, The Astronauts (10 episodes) is currently in production in Vancouver, Canada, with a premiere slated for this summer.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Maren Morris to Headline 2020 Railbird FestivalFebruary 19, 2020Railbird Festival, the Lexington-based, world-class music festival produced by AC Entertainment and Lexington entrepreneur David Helmers, is proud to present its 2020 lineup. Grammy Award-winning artists topping the weekend's bill include Americana standout Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and singer-songwriter Maren Morris. The festival will return to the Grounds at Keeneland, August 22-23, 2020.
Apocalyptica Announce UK and European Co-Headline Tour with EpicaFebruary 19, 2020Cello metal giants Apocalyptica unite with Epica to entertain audiences all over the continent from Budapest to Barcelona on the Epic Apocalypse Tour. The two will co-headline and will be joined by the exciting, progressive metal band Wheel, who will open each night with their engaging juxtapose of time-defying grooves and deep social exploration.
Lettuce Announces New Studio Album RESONATEFebruary 19, 2020As the follow up to their 2019 GRAMMY® Award-nominated album Elevate, genre-defying funk-jazz-soul-hip-hop-psychedelic-jam-rock-experimental music titans LETTUCE have announced their seventh studio album, Resonate, will be coming this spring. Set for release on Friday, May 8th via Round Hill Records, Resonate finds the acclaimed six-piece once again breaking rules, pushing boundaries and uplifting spirits as evidenced with the first single, the funkified 'Checker Wrecker' - listen below!
Belmont Announces New EP REFLECTIONSFebruary 18, 2020 Progressive-punk quintet, Belmont, have announced the release of their new EP, Reflections, to be released March 13, 2020 via Pure Noise Records. Today, the band is gracing fans with a new single + video entitled 'Deadweight,' which can be checked out here, and is available across streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, fans can pre-order physical copies of the EP here.
Braids Announce US Tour DatesFebruary 18, 2020Montreal-based indie art rock band Braids have announced US tour dates this spring in support of their forthcoming new album. The dates kick off on June 3rd and will include stops in Los Angeles, NYC, Austin, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, and more. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 12pm EST. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.braidsmusic.com/tour.
The National Announce North American Tour With Lucy Dacus, Julia Jacklin & Sharon Van EttenFebruary 18, 2020The National have announced North American dates to their already extensive 2020 tour. Kicking off at Shelburne, Vermont's The Green at Shelburne Museum on July 15th, the tour will include openers Lucy Dacus, Julia Jacklin and Sharon Van Etten. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 21st, at 10:00AM local time, except Shelburne, VT, at 11:00AM ET. For more information, visit www.americanmary.com.