PBS All Arts to Air Broadcast & Stream Premiere of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER on September 27 September 18, 2019The Hip Hop Nutcracker (www.hiphopnutcracker.com), a national touring production of a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, is set to premiere on the ALL ARTS broadcast and streaming channels starting on Friday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. ALL ARTS Presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker at NJPAC airs on the ALL ARTS New York-area broadcast channel (check local listings) and nationwide through the free ALL ARTS streaming app and on allarts.org. The full program will also be airing throughout the fall and winter on local PBS broadcast stations throughout the country.
Jimmy Bowen Pays Tribute to Earl Thomas at the Country Music Hall of FameSeptember 18, 2019Jimmy Bowen had a successful run with Earl Thomas Conley for seven years in his band playing acoustic guitar and also played mandolin on 'Brotherly Love.' Bowen was recently honored play onstage as he joined other Artists who were fans of Conley and gathered at the CMA Theatre at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday (September 10, 2019) to pay tribute to Earl Thomas Conley. The event was hosted by Bill Cody and Devon O'Day from WSM-AM 650 who added their favorite stories of Conley.
Tim Atwood To Host 'Musician Spotlight' at Country Music Hall Of Fame And MuseumSeptember 18, 2019Country artist and piano virtuoso Tim Atwood will be bringing his keyboard to life with an exclusive performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's Ford Theater on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 PM. During this special 'Musician Spotlight,' Tim will highlight different aspects of his 50 year career and share stories about his 38 years at the Grand Ole Opry.
Dillon Francis Enlists Big Freedia and TV Noise for New Track 'Bawdy'September 18, 2019Following the release of his contagious recent single “GO OFF (Nuthin' 2 It),” platinum-selling artist, DJ and producer Dillon Francis has linked with New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia and Dutch DJ-producer duo TV Noise for new bounce-heavy heater “Bawdy” — the latest offering from Dillon Francis' hotly anticipated forthcoming mixtape Magic Is Real, due out in full on November 15th via Dillon Francis' own IDGAFOS imprint and Mad Decent.
Sum 41 to Celebrate 15-Year Anniversary of CHUCK on Upcoming 'Order In Decline' North American TourSeptember 18, 2019Sum 41 are gearing up for their upcoming North American headlining tour in support of their most recently released record, Order In Decline. While putting together a set list for this massive run of shows with The Amity Affliction and The Plot In You, the band knew they wanted to do something special for the fans. In addition to launching this world tour for their seventh studio album, the band is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of multi-platinum album Chuck this year.
RATINGS: ABC, NBC Share Adults 18-49 Honors on TuesdaySeptember 18, 2019NBC (7.689 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T1) was still the most-watched network on Tuesday with the penultimate 'America's Got Talent' (9.729 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) and the season finale of 'Bring the Funny' (3.608 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3).
Escape to be Re-Branded as Court TV MysterySeptember 18, 2019Katz Networks, part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will rebrand its popular and widely-available network Escape as Court TV Mystery on Mon. Sept. 30.
THE BOONDOCKS to Return on HBO Max with Two Season OrderSeptember 18, 2019HBO Max is ordering two reimagined seasons, with 24 episodes of the beloved animated series The Boondocks. The series from creator Aaron McGruder will launch in Fall 2020 with a 50-minute special. All 55 episodes of the original The Boondocks series will also be available on the direct-to-consumer offering at launch.
Disney Junior Orders Third Season of FANCY NANCYSeptember 18, 2019Disney Junior has ordered a third season of Emmy Award-nominated series 'Fancy Nancy' ahead of its season two premiere on FRIDAY, OCT. 4 (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW. Based on the New York Times bestselling books by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the series was Cable's #1 series with Girls 2-5 and Girls 2-8 in its first year and has garnered over 61 million views across social media and digital viewing platforms since its premiere in July 2018.
BAREFOOT CONTESSA: COOK LIKE A PRO Returns This October to Food NetworkSeptember 18, 2019Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, returns with new recipes and tips for home cooks in a brand-new season of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like A Pro, premiering Sunday, October 27th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network. Shot at her home in East Hampton, New York, Ina explores Italian dishes, make-ahead entertaining and holiday brunches this season - and she even has a twist on Thanksgiving dinner.
Donick Cary Signs First-Look Animation Producing Deal with Comedy Central ProductionsSeptember 18, 2019 Comedy Central today announced a first-look animation deal with Emmy-winning writer and producer Donick Cary, who will develop and produce animation projects across all platforms for the #1 brand in comedy and its new studio-production arm, Comedy Central Productions. As part of his deal, Cary will develop his own ideas, and work with other talent and creators to identify and develop animated properties for Comedy Central and other platforms.