VIDEO: CATS Star Francesca Hayward Used to Pretend to be Victoria as a ChildDecember 6, 2019Francesca Hayward was a guest on Thursday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about starring in the highly-anticipated Cats movie. During the interview, Hayward talks being a Principal Dancer for the Royal Ballet, being in the movie Cats, the most surreal day of her life with Taylor Swift, and having a cat behavioral coach.
Aerosmith Announces 2020 European Tour DatesDecember 6, 2019Today Four-time GRAMMY®-winning band Aerosmith have announced dates for their 2020 European Tour, beginning on Saturday, 13 June in Milan, Italy at the iDays Festival before continuing on throughout the rest of Europe, stopping at various countries including, Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Poland, UK, Hungary, Denmark, before concluding in Germany on the 27th of July 2020.
The James Hunter Six to Release New Studio Album NICK OF TIMEDecember 5, 2019Back in the spotlight with a sublime new rhythm and blues record, James Hunter follows up six critically acclaimed albums with his latest recording, Nick of Time, set for release on Brooklyn's renowned soul label Daptone Records. Nick of Time is a shining testament of how a master songsmith continually draws fresh water from a bottomless well. Recorded and produced by Bosco Mann, Nick of Time features one of today's foremost soul singers at the top of his game performing with musicians who've backed some of the biggest contemporary music stars including Daptone artists Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley. Nick of Time will be internationally released on March 6, 2020.
SLOTFACE Shares Single 'New year, new me'December 5, 2019Today, Norway's Sløtface debut new song “New year, new me” via FLOOD Magazine, in anticipation of their long-awaited sophomore album Sorry for the Late Reply due out January 31, 2020 on Nettwerk/Propeller Recordings. Alongside the track, they've announced a UK/European headline tour for Spring 2020, following their recent sold out run with Canadian punk heavyweights PUP. Tickets go on sale Friday 9am local time.
Criteria Announce First New Album In Nearly 15 YearsDecember 5, 2019Criteria just announced their first new album in nearly a decade and a half, aptly titled Years. The new album will be released on January 17, 2020 via 15 Passenger, a label owned and operated by singer, Stephen Pedersen's old bandmates in Cursive. Yesterday they premiered explosive anthemic lead single “Agitate Resuscitate” as well as a comical short film featuring a dual over the album's release between singer Stephen Pedersen and Tim Kasher of Cursive via Brooklyn Vegan. The song's syncopated post-hardcore groove and shout along lyrics set the perfect tone for the rest of the record melding their hallmark anthemic sound with new hints of prog, post-punk and just a touch of metal.
The Oak Ridge Boys Release New Video For 'Don't Go Pullin' On Santa Claus' Beard'December 5, 2019GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, released a new video today for “Don't Go Pullin' On Santa Claus' Beard,” the second song from their 8th holiday themed album, Down Home Christmas, from Lightning Rod Records/Thirty Tigers and is available now everywhere music is sold.
Avicii's 'Fades Away' Special Concert Version Featuring Mishcatt is Available NowDecember 5, 2019“FADES AWAY', the last track on AVICII: TIM, Tim Bergling's posthumous album, came out of sessions with Tim, Carl Falk, Joe Janiak and Joakim Berg, the lead vocalist/writer for one of Sweden's most successful rock band's KENT. The original track featured Noonie Bao, but is being performed today in Stockholm at the Avicii Tribute Concert for Mental Health Awareness featuring MishCatt. A newly record version with MishCatt is available starting today HERE.
SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE Comes to Hulu on December 11December 5, 2019IFC's critically-acclaimed Sherman's Showcase comes to Hulu Wednesday, December 11. Created by Emmy-nominated writers Diallo Riddle (Marlon, Rise) and Bashir Salahuddin (GLOW, Snatched) and executive produced by John Legend, Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius at Get Lifted Film Co. & Frank Scherma and Jim Bouvet of RadicalMedia, the series currently boasts a very impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Mastersons Announce New Album NO TIME FOR LOVE SONGSDecember 5, 2019The Mastersons are singer-songwriters/multi-instrumentalists Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore. When they're not touring the world as valued longtime members of Steve Earle's band the Dukes, the musical and marital twosome make inspired albums of their own emotionally vivid, deeply humanistic songs. The duo's fourth set of original compositions is the appropriately titled NO TIME FOR LOVE SONGS, out March 6, 2019 on Red House Records.
Kevin Gates Unveils Video For 'Bags'December 5, 2019Today, Bread Winners Association recording artist Kevin Gates released a new visual to accompany his hit track “Bags” from his sophomore album I'M HIM. In the new video, the self-made rapper shows his hustle to get his bag, opposite a female hustler who is also out to get Gates' bag for herself.
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Fruition Announce Release Of BROKEN AT THE BREAK OF DAYDecember 5, 2019Hot on the heels of their recent release, Wild As The Night, Portland-based roots-rock darlings Fruition have just announced another brand new collection of songs, Broken at the Break of Day. The new seven-song album, available January 17th, 2020, was recorded in between tour dates in Fruition drummer Tyler Thompson's newly constructed home studio, and like Fruition's past releases, this collection of songs won't fit into one box. Although it's a challenge to categorize, Broken at the Break of Day feels whole because of the band's dedication to honesty as well as harmony. Working as perfect companion pieces, both Wild as the Night and Broken at the Break of Day will be released together on 180g vinyl in January, giving listeners the option to hear the two newest Fruition releases as a collective body of work in this playlist-focused era. Today, Billboard Magazine premiered “Dawn,” Broken at the Break of Day's first single, calling it “Melodic and harmony-laden.” “Dawn” will be available on all online platforms starting tomorrow, December 6th. Click here to pre-save. View the video for 'Dawn' below!
VIDEO: Watch The Cast of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert Sing 'One Day More'December 5, 2019Coming to US cinemas nationwide on December 8 & 11 only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon LES MISERABLES is an absolute must-see! Don't miss your exclusive opportunity to experience this performance from the comfort of your local movie theater.
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to Host 'A Toast to 2019!'December 5, 2019Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager will ring in 2020 with an all-star New Year's Eve primetime special, A Toast to 2019!, on December 31 at 8pm/7c on NBC. Kristen Bell, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Nikki Glaser and more will join Kotb and Hager as they break down the biggest pop culture moments and trends of the year.