
Comedy Central to Live Stream 24 Hours of Stand-Up Content on YoutubeOctober 16, 2019Comedy Central is opening its deep vault of half-hour stand-up specials for a 24-hour live stream event on the #1 brand in comedy's Stand-Up channel on YouTube that will cover specials curated from the past two decades. The live stream will include performances from some of the biggest names in comedy including Kevin Hart (2004), Jim Gaffigan (2000), Amy Schumer (2010), John Mulaney (2009), Zach Galifianakis (2001), Patton Oswalt (1999), Michael Che (2014), Gabriel Iglesias (2003), Anthony Jeselnik (2009), Daniel Tosh (2003), Sebastian Maniscalco (2008), Chris Redd (2017), Donald Glover (2010). In all, the 24-hour live stream will feature a curated playlist of over 60 half-hour stand-up specials beginning Thursday, October 17 at 11:00 p.m. ET on the Comedy Central Stand-Up channel on YouTube and culminating with the on-air premiere of the new season of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… with back-to-back episodes, Jaboukie Young-White and Vanessa Gonzalez, on Friday, October 18 at 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.
Dublin's The Murder Capital Share New Video For 'More Is Less'October 16, 2019Today, Dublin's The Murder Capital share a new video for 'More Is Less' - the live version of which went viral and forged the band's breakthrough last year. The video follows the release of their debut album When I Have Fears in August, which reached a Top 20 chart position in the UK, and a #2 position in their native Ireland.
The Key West Film Festival 2019 Announces Opening and Closing Night FilmsOctober 16, 2019The Key West Film Festival announced today that its Opening Night film will be Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed “The Irishman” (Netflix) and that it will close with Trey Edward Shults “Waves” (A24), which takes place in nearby Hollywood, FL. Orlando-based director Shults will appear for a Q&A.
Tank and The Bangas to Make Their 'Austin City Limits' DebutOctober 16, 2019Breakout New Orleans-based five-piece Tank and The Bangas make their “Austin City Limits” debut on November 18. The taped broadcast episode will air on PBS early next year as part of ACL's Season 45. The performance will feature songs off the band's new album Green Balloon, which is out now on Verve Forecast to widespread critical praise.
HBO to Premiere THE APOLLO Documentary on November 6October 16, 2019THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.
Disney Channel Orders Fourth Season of RAVEN'S HOMEOctober 16, 2019Disney Channel orders a fourth season of its popular family sitcom 'Raven's Home,' starring and executive produced by multitalented Raven-Symoné. Alison Taylor ('Just Jordan') will join the fourth season creative team as executive producer, alongside Raven-Symoné and executive producer and showrunner Warren Hutcherson ('Reed Between the Lines,' 'The Bernie Mac Show'). Production on season four will commence later this year.
RATINGS: THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Wins Week Three Of 2019-2020 Broadcast SeasonOctober 16, 2019For the week ending Friday, Oct. 11, in live plus 3-day lift, THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT beat its closest competition (“The Tonight Show”) in viewers (3.58m versus 1.93m, +85%) for the third consecutive week in the new 2019-2020 season. THE LATE SHOW also beat its closest competition (again, “The Tonight Show”) in both adults 25-54 (0.7 versus 0.6) and adults 18-49 (0.5 versus 0.4). THE LATE SHOW and “The Tonight Show” ran original episodes Monday through Thursday of last week, with Friday encores.
CBS All Access Renews WHY WOMEN KILL For Second SeasonOctober 16, 2019CBS All Access, CBS' subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced the renewal of its original anthology series WHY WOMEN KILL for a second season. The first nine episodes of the darkly comedic drama created by Marc Cherry (“Desperate Housewives,” “Devious Maids”) are currently available to stream exclusively on CBS All Access. WHY WOMEN KILL's season finale will drop on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Ali Wong, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Randall Park Among UNFORGETTABLE NomineesOctober 16, 2019Character Media, a subsidiary of London Trust Media, announced today the nominees for the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence. Nominees were voted on by Character Media's selection committee of experts, who represent various fields and creative disciplines, including film, television, music, sports, digital technology and philanthropy.
BAFTA Announces Host, Presenters & Redesigned Award For 2019 Britannia AwardsOctober 16, 2019The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced today that renowned British comedian James Veitch will host the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards. Veitch will be joined on stage by this year's presenters – Vin Diesel, Donald Glover, Lupita Nyong'o, John C. Reilly and Kerry Washington – who will present each honoree with a newly redesigned Britannia Award created by former BAFTA Los Angeles Newcomer, Gary McMonnies.
ABC News Announces New Podcast That Follows The Search For Notorious Murderer Lester EubanksOctober 16, 2019Recently the U.S. Marshals added notorious murderer Lester Eubanks, who's been on the run for over 45 years, to their 15 Most Wanted list. ABC News' Senior Investigative Reporter Matthew Mosk is there as one of the agency's star investigators, Deputy U.S. Marshal David Siler, and the group tirelessly search for Eubanks, for the new podcast “Have You Seen This Man?” The first two episodes of the six-part series debut on Wednesday, October 23. The podcast is hosted by Sunny Hostin, ABC's “The View” Co-Host and Host and Executive Producer of ID's “Truth About Murder,” with reporting by Mosk.
Jennifer Aniston to Receive 'People's Icon' Honor at E! People's Choice AwardsOctober 16, 2019E! announced today that celebrated multi-award winning actor and producer Jennifer Aniston will receive “The People's Icon of 2019” award at the “E! People's Choice Awards.” Aniston will be honored for her fan favorite performances in movies and television, including 2019's Netflix hit “Murder Mystery,” for which she is also nominated in the Female Movie Star of 2019 category. The “E! People's Choice Awards” will be broadcast live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday, November 10 from 9:00-11:00pm ET/PT.
David Dobrik Leads STREAMY AWARDS Nominees With 11 Nominations - See Full List!October 16, 2019Today dick clark productions, Tubefilter and YouTube announced the nominees for the 9th Annual Streamy Awards. The 2019 awards ceremony will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Friday, December 13 and will stream live globally and exclusively on YouTube via YouTube.com/streamys.
Moor Mother Releases Single 'The Myth Hold Weight'October 16, 2019Out November 8th, Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes is the new album by Philadelphia-based artist, poet, and musician Camae Ayewa, also known as Moor Mother. Today, hear the record's ethereal centerpiece 'The Myth Hold Weight,' which features production by King Britt.

The Paranoyds Announce Co-Headlining Tour With SurfbortOctober 16, 2019The Paranoyds have made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting Los Angeles bands since forming in 2015, playing festivals like Coachella and opening for the likes of DIIV, Bleached, X, White Reaper, Albert Hammond Jr., Sunflower Bean, Tacocat, BRONCHO and more. Last month the band released their debut album Carnage Bargain, a raucous blend of garage rock grit, new wave swagger, classic horror film soundtrack campiness, and a myriad of other left-of-center influences, and have been on the road non-stop since. The band announce today that the tour will continue well into 2020, including co-headline dates with Surfbort. See below to find a show near you. Tickets go on-sale October 18th and can be purchased at the links below.
The Paranoyds have made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting Los Angeles bands since forming in 2015, playing festivals like Coachella and opening for the likes of DIIV, Bleached, X, White Reaper, Albert Hammond Jr., Sunflower Bean, Tacocat, BRONCHO and more. Last month the band released their debut album Carnage Bargain, a raucous blend of garage rock grit, new wave swagger, classic horror film soundtrack campiness, and a myriad of other left-of-center influences, and have been on the road non-stop since. The band announce today that the tour will continue well into 2020, including co-headline dates with Surfbort. See below to find a show near you. Tickets go on-sale October 18th and can be purchased at the links below.
Julia Jacklin Shares Music Video for 'Don't Know How To Keep Loving You'October 16, 2019Julia Jacklin is having one hell of a year. After releasing her sophomore album Crushing to rave reviews world wide, the Australian singer-songwriter hasn't slowed down. Jacklin just wrapped her third US tour for 2019, including a spellbinding set at Austin City Limits. She'll return to North America in just under a month for a national headlining run. All dates are listed in full below.
Luke Lalonde Announces Sophomore Solo LP THE PERPETUAL OPTIMISTOctober 16, 2019Luke Lalonde, the acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians announces his forthcoming sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist will arrive November 22 via Paper Bag Records/Warp Publishing. Lalonde released the title-track single today, sharing an endearing video. In his time with the Ruffians and over five full-length records, Lalonde has become known as a prolific solo writer in his own right, collaborating with a variety of artists across several genres, including Caribou. In 2012, he released his debut solo effort, Rhythymnals, which found Lalonde exploring a more electronic space, moving from his signature New Wave howl to a more echoey, crooning pure-pop sensibility. The release was met with notable acclaim, with critics drawing attention to the impressive breadth of Lalonde's creative capacity.