Conor Matthews Shares Video For 'Midnight Flight'November 7, 2019Rising Pop/R&B singer Conor Matthews just dropped the official video for his new track, “Midnight Flight” – check it out below! The new video follows the recent release of his original holiday song, “Snowed In,” released last week to praise from the likes of Refinery29 and Billboard, plus a feature as part of Sweety High's Man Crush Monday.
Craft Recordings Announces 'Prestige 70' Podcast & Video SeriesNovember 7, 2019Craft Recordings is proud to announce the launch of its very first podcast, Prestige 70—a limited series that salutes the legacy and spirit of the venerable jazz label Prestige Records. Produced as part of the label's 70th-anniversary celebrations, Prestige 70 features intimate conversations between acclaimed musicians, composers and producers, and host Scott Goldman—who, as the longtime moderator of the GRAMMY® Museum Public Programs Series, has interviewed hundreds of iconic figures in music. Through the lens of contemporary artists, Prestige 70 not only looks back at the musicians and recordings that made the label so important but also looks to the future, as a new generation continues the tradition of redefining and pushing the boundaries of jazz.
Billie Eilish Performs Acoustic Set at Third Man RecordsNovember 7, 2019Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish, accompanied by her brother and chief collaborator FINNEAS, performed an intimate acoustic set for a room of excited fans and friends in The Blue Room at Nashville's Third Man Records last night. The set was recorded live on Third Man's direct-to-acetate system, and the vinyl version will be available in December only at Third Man retail locations in Nashville and Detroit. There will be a limited edition black & blue version for attendees only, featuring one-of-a-kind artwork created by Billie Eilish during her evening spent at Third Man headquarters.
Brian Culbertson Drops His 20th Album XXNovember 7, 2019As chart-topping multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Brian Culbertson crafts his 20th album, the aptly titled “XX” – Roman numerals representing twenty – he revealed plans for the extensive US concert tour that will support the record release. Beginning April 1 in Louisville, Kentucky, Culbertson will take an elaborately designed concert production, The XX Tour, on the road for three consecutive months, playing more than 70 shows, an extremely rare feat for a contemporary jazz artist.
RATINGS: THE MASKED SINGER Continues Its Demo Reign on WednesdayNovember 7, 2019FOX (7.096 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) continued its Wednesday reign with the post-World Series return of 'The Masked Singer' (6.970 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.0, #T1) followed by a second 'The Masked Singer' (7.221 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.0, #T1).
CRIMINAL CONFESSIONS Returns to Oxygen This DecemberNovember 7, 2019 Oxygen, the network for high-quality crime programming, uncovers a thrilling new season of “Criminal Confessions” on Saturday, December 7 at 6pm ET/PT with a special 90 minute premiere featuring the high profile Chris Watts case. In what marks the first time the lead investigators at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation are speaking out about the Watts case, viewers will hear first-hand accounts on how they worked tirelessly to secure the ultimate confession putting Watts behind bars.
WGN America Launches New AppNovember 7, 2019WGN America launches its own App, making it easier than ever to watch the network's television series on-the-go. Compatible for iOS and Android, the App launches today, Thursday, November 7, 2019.
NATPE Miami 2020 Relaunches Iris AwardsNovember 7, 2019Celebrating the rapid expansion of new program content, The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) today announced that it will bring back the iconic IRIS Awards. The first honorees are Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein receiving the Career Achievement Award; and Perry Sook, receiving the Lew Klein Leadership Award; and the weekly syndicated political show “Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien” receiving the Iris Award of Excellence. All of the honorees will be on hand to accept their awards. The presentation will take place during the annual Station Group Summit at NATPE Miami on January 22.
Taali Shares 'Wayward Star' SingleNovember 7, 2019Chamber-pop singer/songwriter Taali has released “Wayward Star”. The delicate Fender Rhodes-led tune is a placid refrain about what it's like to be truly yourself with someone, and let down your guard, “specifically, to be with someone who had been through as much as me was a new challenge, and also a new beauty,” Taali says behind the inspiration. Her Were Most Of Your Stars Out? EP is due out this Friday on Rainbow Blonde Records, a label and worldwide collective she runs with creative partner R&B/jazz vocalist José James and engineer/producer Brian Bender.
Eric Andre to Host RAPPER WARRIOR NINJA for QuibiNovember 7, 2019Today, Quibi announced RAPPER WARRIOR NINJA a new series hosted by actor, comedian and musician Eric Andre. The series is co-created and executive produced by Eric Andre and Kitao Sakurai.
THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE Starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield Begins ProductionNovember 7, 2019 Fox Searchlight Pictures announced today that principal photography on THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina. The film is written by Abe Sylvia (Dead to Me, DIRTY GIRL) and directed by Michael Showalter (THE BIG SICK; HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS), and stars Jessica Chastain (MOLLY'S GAME, ZERO DARK THIRTY) and Andrew Garfield (HACKSAW RIDGE, SILENCE). The film is based on Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato's acclaimed 2000 documentary of the same name chronicling the dynamic ascent and subsequent demise and redemption of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker as described by Tammy Faye herself.
Reviver Entertainment Group Signs Brooke MoriberNovember 7, 2019The Reviver Entertainment Grouptoday announced the signing of singer-songwriter Brooke Moriber to Reviver Entertainment for Publishing and Artist Development. Earlier this year, Brooke released her independent debut single “Cry Like A Girl” to critical praise. In fact, Parade Magazine called the song a “high-powered Americana-infused track with an empowering message.” A native New Yorker, Brooke is excited to start her journey in Music City.
CMT To Honor Brandi Carlile With 'Impact Award' At 2019 Next Women Of Country CelebrationNovember 7, 2019Today CMT revealed that GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Brandi Carlile will be honored with the 2019 CMT Next Women of Country “Impact Award” at this year's celebration recognizing the next class of rising female country stars. The 7th annual celebration, co-hosted by Martina McBride and CMT's Leslie Fram will take place in Nashville on November 12 at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Comedy Central Greenlights Docu-Comedy Special from D.L. HughleyNovember 7, 2019 Comedy Central today announced a greenlight for a one-hour comedic documentary from D.L. Hughley, How Not to Get Shot and Other Advice from White People, based on Hughley's New York Times bestselling book of the same name. Hughley will executive produce and star in the project, which will follow him into the field to explore the state of race in America. By following behavioral advice given to African Americans, will Hughley make all the problems of race in America disappear, or will he bring systemic prejudice to light?
Netflix Announces New Special TIFFANY HADDISH: BLACK MITZVAHNovember 7, 2019Tiffany Haddish is getting in touch with her Jewish roots in her upcoming Netflix Original Comedy Special, Black Mitzvah, while she takes us on a revealing journey through her life. With her bold and barrier-breaking brand of comedy, Tiffany reflects on fame, receiving her 'inheritance,' the valuable lessons you learn when raising yourself, that time she received a jumpsuit from the one and only...Beyoncé, her infamous New Year's Eve set, and more.
VIDEO: Elizabeth Moss Stars in THE INVISIBLE MAN TrailerNovember 7, 2019What you can't see can hurt you. Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss (Us, Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale) stars in The Invisible Man, a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal's classic monster character.
Women In Country Music Unite For Groundbreaking Performances at the CMA AWARDSNovember 7, 2019Women in Country Music will unite for a historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards.a?? The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, each performing iconic Country songs for a monumental decades-spanning medley never before seen.