THE STAND on CBS All Access Welcomes Additional Cast MembersOctober 14, 2019CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced that Eion Bailey, Katherine McNamara and Hamish Linklater have joined the cast of its original limited event series THE STAND, based on Stephen King's bestselling novel of the same name. They join previously announced cast members James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Henry Zaga, Brad William Henke, Alexander Skarsgard and Whoopi Goldberg.
Disney Channel Orders Family Dance Competition Series DISNEY FAM JAMOctober 14, 2019'Disney Fam Jam,' a family dance competition series, has received a straight-to-series order at Disney Channel, it was exclusively announced on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' today. The competition series is inspired by choreographer Phil Wright's 'The Parent Jam' dance classes, which are streamed online and have become a viral sensation. Production will commence in November.
Sir Elton John Opens Up About His Life on CBS SUNDAY MORNINGOctober 11, 2019Music legend Sir Elton John opens up about his life with husband David Furnish, his contentious relationship with his late mother, drugs, recovery and his new autobiography, Me, in an interview with Tracy Smith for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 13 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
Liam Payne Shares Exclusive Live Performances With VevoOctober 11, 2019Vevo announces the release of Liam Payne's live performances of “Stack It Up” and “Polaroid.” Liam Payne's music has been streamed over two billion times to date. His debut single “Strip That Down” featuring Quavo has totaled over 10 million sales worldwide. It is certified Platinum in five countries including the UK and USA, and was one of the biggest selling singles of 2017, as well as the biggest selling solo single from any current member of One Direction.
UMe Announces Release of Mary J. Blige's HERSTORY, VOL. 1October 11, 2019Mary J. Blige, the legendary Grammy and Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist and honorary Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will release an immersive box set of her biggest 1990s hits along with rare remixes, HERstory, Vol. 1, on December 6 via UMe. The collection will be released in three physical forms: a set of eight standard-weight black 7” vinyl records, a 1CD version, a 2LP set and a digital version. From her solo 1992 hit “You Remind Me” to the 1993 remix of “What's the 411” featuring K-Ci (of K-Ci and JoJo) and the Notorious B.I.G., HERstory, Vol. 1 tells the story of Blige as she first established herself as a tour de force of '90s R&B.
ABC, Disney Channel, and Freeform to Premiere First Episode of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES on November 8October 11, 2019In a tip of the Wildcat hat to fans of 'High School Musical,' three television networks a?" ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform a?" will present the first episode of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' for one night only, FRIDAY, NOV. 8 (8:00 p.m. EST), in advance of the series' bow on the highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+ (launching Tuesday, Nov. 12).
Science Channel Announces New Series UNEXPLAINED AND UNEXPLOREDOctober 11, 2019Among the other mysteries in the premiere season of UNEXPLAINED AND UNEXPLORED that maps are used to investigate are whether the Knights Templar secretly brought their treasure to the New World a century before Columbus's voyage to America. Also looked at are clues in maps left behind by the Ancient Egyptians that may help lead Justin and Emiliano to the location of the legendary land of Punt, so revered by the pharaohs, it was known as the “Land of the Gods.”
James Blunt Reveals New Track 'I Told You'October 11, 2019Multi-GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum British singer/songwriter James Blunt has revealed a third new track, “I Told You,” off his upcoming sixth studio album Once Upon A Mind (arriving October 25th via Custard/Atlantic Records). The song follows the release of “Champions,” which arrived last week with a stunningly stripped back performance video.
RATINGS: FOX Stays On Top with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLOctober 11, 2019FOX (11.969 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.5, #1) continued its reign on Thursday with its weekly offerings of 'Thursday Night Football Pre-Game' (9.565 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.6, #2) and 'Thursday Night Football' (12.449 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.7, #1).
Slamdance Announces Screenplay Competition WinnersOctober 11, 2019Slamdance today announced the winners of its 2019 screenwriting competition, awarding its Grand Prize to writers Tamra Teig and Michael Lipoma for their feature screenplay “The Fall.” Additional prizes were awarded during a ceremony hosted by Writers Guild of America West across feature film, horror/thriller, TV pilot and short film categories. Slamdance awarded more than $16,000 to winners across all categories.