Lifetime to Premiere the Tenth Season of MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT on January 1December 5, 2019Kick off 2020 with Married at First Sight as the captivating series returns for it's milestone 10th season in the nation's capital of Washington, DC. For the first time in MAFS history - FIVE new couples will take a leap of faith when they walk down the aisle to marry a stranger. All episodes will be megasized to 2 hours to capture each couple's journey as they go from wedding, to honeymoon, to early nesting, to the daily struggles of working on their marriage. After several weeks together, each couple must make a decision: do they remain together or decide to divorce?
RATINGS: FOX, MASKED SINGER Reclaim Demo Crown on WednesdayDecember 5, 2019FOX (4.672 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) was back on top in adults 18-49 thanks to a new 'The Masked Singer' (6.507 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1) followed by the premiere of 'The Moodys' (3.288 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T5) and a second 'The Moodys' (2.386 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T8).
SIESTA KEY Returns to MTV on January 7December 5, 2019MTV's highly-anticipated hit series, 'Siesta Key' is back with more drama than ever before, welcoming 'The Bachelorette's' Robby Hayes to the crew. Dive into the new season on Tuesday, January 7th at 8PM ET/PT on MTV. Following its U.S. premiere, the show will roll out globally across MTV's international networks in nearly 180 countries.
Japanese Original Series FOLLOWERS Launches Globally on Netflix on February 27December 5, 2019Netflix, world's leading internet entertainment service, announces FOLLOWERS will be launched globally on February 27, 2020 as the first Japanese live action original series coming next year. FOLLOWERS is the first drama series directed by Mika Ninagawa (Diner, No Longer Human) and highlights her unique approach to filming with dreamlike vivid colors, along with distinct and vibrant aesthetic. It is an original story that depicts Tokyo with the authentic fashion and lifestyles of women living there, starring Miki Nakatani, Elaiza Ikeda and more talented casts.
HBO Max Greenlights GENERATION to SeriesDecember 5, 2019 HBO Max has greenlit the half-hour dramedy, Generation, which marks the streamer's first pilot to get a full series order. The series is created by 18-year old Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz who also directs. Executive produced by Lena Dunham and Ben Barnz, Generation is a dark yet playful half-hour following a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Ed O'Brien Releases Song 'Brasil' & Short FilmDecember 5, 2019Following the non-LP teaser 'Santa Teresa”—hailed as “beautifully ambient” by NPR—Ed O'Brien of Radiohead has unveiled the first impression of his debut album under the moniker of EOB.
Sea Wolf Returns With New Song 'Fear of Failure'December 5, 2019Los Angeles-based artist Sea Wolf has released a moving new track titled “Fear of Failure”, his first new music in four years. Showcasing lush, indie/folk melodies and carefully crafted lyrics, “Fear of Failure” is a raw, contemplative song that highlights the power in vulnerability and bravery in the face of fear. CLASH featured it today, noting “The arrangement is sparse and the vocal pointed, the lyric driving the issue home with relentless honesty.”
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Darling West To Release New Full-Length Album WE'LL NEVER KNOW UNLESS WE TRYDecember 5, 2019Mari Sandvær Kreken and Tor Egil Kreken, better known as Norwegian folk duo Darling West, have just announced a brand new full-length album, We'll Never Know Unless We Try, to be released on February 7, 2020 via Jansen Records. Leaning into sunny California dreamscapes, We'll Never Know Unless We Try is a little west of center for the band's sound—a sound that Lucinda Williams dubbed “Cosmic Folk” after her first time sharing a stage with Mari and Tor Egil—but never loses the charm and feel Darling West fans have quickly grown to love since the band's first record was released in 2014. Today, American Songwriter premiered “Hey There,” the new single from We'll Never Know Unless We Try, commenting, “The sound puts a distinctly Nordic twist on American, and Americana, songwriting tradition...beautifully melodic vocals.” Darling West explains the origins of the track, “It's not always easy to be inspired to write songs when everything feels good and you're content. Usually, it all just comes out cheesy and it feels awkward. 'Hey There' came together in that kind of moment. We decided to put all fear of cliches aside and just celebrate the beauty of the connection between two people and true love as we know it.”
Pepper Announces Supporting Acts for 'Step to the Local Motion Tour'December 5, 2019Today the pioneers of Kona dub rock, Pepper, announce 'Step To The Local Motion' tour openers Kash'd Out and The Elovaters! The Winter tour kicks off February 2020 in Boston, traveling through the East Coast, then zig-zagging back to West. Pepper will be touring in support of their Billboard chart topping album Local Motion which spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Reggae Charts!
Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show Adds Fourth Date Due To DemandDecember 5, 2019Due to overwhelming demand, the Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has announced an additional show for Josh Groban's forthcoming residency at New York's iconic Radio City Music Hall on September 26, 2020. To celebrate the announcement, Josh made an appearance on The View this morning to promote the added fourth show date to his residency. Performances will kick off on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2020 with additional shows on April 18, 2020 and June 20th, 2020. Tickets for the September 26, 2020 show are on sale HERE.
Early James To Release Debut Album SINGING FOR MY SUPPERDecember 5, 2019Early James, an Alabama native and the latest signing to Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound roster, releases his debut album, Singing for My Supper, via Easy Eye and Nonesuch Records on March 6, 2020. The album spans hard-charging blues, wistful folk, and ages-old pop crooning, anchored by the singer's voice that oscillates from gravel-gruff shout to a honey-smooth whisper. James' inspirations run from Fiona Apple and Tom Waits to the Southern gothic poets, as heard in the album's darker themes and in the wry humor with which he writes about them. Singing for My Supper is available for pre-order on all formats here.
Ollie Releases the Music Video for 'Broken Down'December 5, 2019Ollie releases powerful music video for his latest single 'Broken Down. 'The Canadian Pop Sensation, who just hit 592,000 monthly Spotify listeners, plans to release his debut album in 2020
Heart Bones Share New Song 'Open Relations'December 5, 2019Today, Heart Bones have returned with the release of 'Open Relations' off of their upcoming LP, Hot Dish, out February 21st on Love OnLine Records. The luminous pop duo of Sean Tillmann (Har Mar Superstar) and Sabrina Ellis (A Giant Dog/Sweet Spirit) bring back groovy sentimental sounds with an ode to the trials of a one-sided open relationship. Fun, clever, and dynamic, 'Open Relations' gives us a lot to anticipate from the eclectic duo in the new year. Filled with genre-blending nostalgic soundscapes, Hot Dish is sure to captivate and endear with glistening ear-wormy duets.