Sundance Institute and Adobe Announce 2020 Sundance Ignite x Adobe FellowsJuly 15, 2020 Sundance Institute and Adobe announced the class of 2020 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows today, chosen from a global pool of more than 1,600 applicants. Hailing from a broad geography, from Nashville to Hong Kong, and rooted in a diverse array of creative disciplines from documentary filmmaking to narrative shorts, these 10 emerging artists selected will engage with a year of mentorship and support from Sundance Institute and Sundance Ignite founding partner Adobe.
Conkarah and Shaggy Release Official Video for 'Banana'July 15, 2020Island-Pop star Conkarah is quickly proving a worldwide summer sensation with his breakthrough hit single, “Banana (feat. Shaggy) [DJ Fle - Minisiren Remix],” available now via S-Curve Records/BMG at all DSPs and streaming services.
Gayle King Signs On to Host Regular Weekly Call-In Show Exclusively on SiriusXMJuly 15, 2020SiriusXM today announced that three-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster Gayle King has signed a deal to host a regular weekly call-in show exclusively for SiriusXM. Following a successful limited run earlier this spring, Gayle King In the House will air every Thursday at 5:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Stars channel 109 starting July 16.
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares the MUPPETS NOW Video Call TrailerJuly 15, 2020In preparation for the world premiere of the Muppets' first-ever streaming show, “Muppets Now,” Kermit the Frog will conduct a video chat to break the news that Disney+ has ordered six half-hour muppisodes premiering July 31.
Human Love Release EP Title Track Featuring KamilahJuly 15, 2020Human Love will release their debut album Black Void this Friday and are giving fans a final preview by releasing the EP's title track today. Featuring Kamilah as guest vocalist, the stunning song shows the true sophistication of Human Love's musical DNA.
VIDEO: HBO Shares Trailer for YUSUF HAWKINS: STORM OVER BROOKLYNJuly 15, 2020YUSUF HAWKINS: STORM OVER BROOKLYN, directed by Muta'Ali Muhammad (“Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee”) and debuting WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 (9:00-10:40 p.m. ET/PT), tells the story of Yusuf Hawkins, a black teenager who was murdered in 1989 by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
Brent Cobb Announces New Album KEEP 'EM ON THEY TOESJuly 15, 2020Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobb will release his highly anticipated new album, Keep 'Em On They Toes, October 2 on his own label, Ol' Buddy Records, via Thirty Tigers (pre-order).
flor Releases REIMAGINED PT 2July 15, 2020Los Angeles, CA alt-pop band flor has returned with reimagined pt 2, a collection of stripped-back recordings of ley lines opener “white noise” and come out.
ASCAP Announces 2020 Rhythm & Soul Awards WinnersJuly 15, 2020Today, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) launches its fourth virtual awards event, the 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, recognizing the winners of the most performed songs of the past year in R&B, hip-hop and gospel music.
MUBI Announces The Release Of Xavier Dolan's MATTHIAS & MAXIMEJuly 15, 2020The global curated streaming service MUBI has announced it will exclusively release the hotly anticipated new film from multi-prize-winning filmmaker Xavier Dolan, MATTHIAS & MAXIME, on August 28, 2020 across the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America (excluding Mexico), and India.