Ardalan Announces Debut Album MR. GOODAugust 15, 2019Ardalan's 'Mr. Good' LP, announced today via DIRTYBIRD, offers a distinctive and emotional look into the heart and mind of a young artist. It's a coming-of-age tale and an aural exploration of the producer's path—from growing up in his two homes of Iran and San Francisco, to finding success and grappling with the sacrifice that comes with it. The story unfolds across eleven tracks produced amongst the crests and valleys that define the perpetual search for creative freedom.
VIDEO: Watch a New Teaser for Season 4 of VAN HELSINGAugust 14, 2019Syfy has shared a new teaser for season four of VAN HELSING. This season, the first of four vampire elders has been freed and legend has it that when their four Totems are combined the Dark One will be resurrected. Now it's a race against time as Vanessa and her ragtag group of heroes faces off against the forces of darkness.
French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents MAGNETIC GAZE: ISABELLE ADJANI ON SCREENAugust 14, 2019This fall the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) celebrates the work and career of the great French actress Isabelle Adjani with the CinéSalon series Magnetic Gaze: Isabelle Adjani on Screen. Running each Tuesday from September 10 to October 29, this series honors one of France's greatest actresses, lauded for the unparalleled intensity and sensuality she brought to roles that inspired multiple generations of directors. Adjani, who began her acting career on the stage at the Comédie-Française, will also be performing at FIAF in Opening Night(Sept 12–14), which will be presented as part of the Crossing the Line Festival.
Lifetime Greenlights Two New BEYOND THE HEADLINES DocumentariesAugust 14, 2019Lifetime greenlights two Beyond the Headlines companion documentaries, with award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Gretchen Carlson, to join the network's upcoming Ripped from the Headlines slate. Following the movie premieres of Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter and The College Admissions Scandal, the new one-hour documentaries produced by A+E Originals, will offer provocative insights and an in-depth look at the people and stories behind the news which captivated the nation. This marks Carlson's second collaboration with Lifetime, as she executive produced and reported on workplace sexual harassment in the documentary Gretchen Carlson: Breaking the Silence.
RATINGS: NBC, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Top Charts on TuesdayAugust 14, 2019NBC (7.242 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) held onto the top spot on Tuesday with its pairing of 'America's Got Talent' (9.008 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and 'Bring the Funny' (3.711 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3).
GHOST NATION Premieres on Travel Channel This OctoberAugust 14, 2019Join the “Ghost Nation” because the boys are back in town! The “OG” paranormal investigators that started it all – Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango – are back for all-new adventures to the other side in Travel Channel's new series, “Ghost Nation,” premiering on Friday, October 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Only this time, they're not alone. Now, the pioneers of the genre respond to urgent calls from local paranormal investigators nationwide who have reached a dead end with their vexing personal cases.
Showtime to Premiere GARY OWEN: #DOINWHATIDOAugust 14, 2019Gary Owen returns to the stage for his fourth SHOWTIME comedy special GARY OWEN: #DOINWHATIDO, premiering Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. In the hour-long special filmed at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, Owen bursts with energy as he recounts stories, including his early days as a wrestler and as a military recruit, his 20-year friendship with Kevin Hart, his reaction to his daughter dating and one of the greatest things he has ever heard at a football game. Whether he is sharing an irreverent anecdote or confronting a number of polemic issues including race and recent high-profile scandals, Owen reminds us that in an age of social media, no one is safe from oversharing.
HGTV Orders 13 New Episodes of CHRISTINA ON THE COASTAugust 14, 2019HGTV will pick up 13 fresh episodes of its newest hit series Christina on the Coast, starring real estate and design expert Christina Anstead. The new season will spotlight Christina's custom SoCal-inspired designs for clients, as well as her personal journey with her new husband Ant Anstead, their blended family and their first baby together. The first season helped HGTV rank as the #2 cable net in the Thursday 9-9:30 p.m. ET/PT timeslot during its run. New episodes are slated to premiere in early 2020.
NBC Announces 2019-20 Classes of Female Forward, Emerging Director ProgramAugust 14, 2019NBC has ushered in the 2019-20 classes of its groundbreaking scripted directing initiatives, Female Forward and theEmerging Director Program. The initiatives aim to increase representation of female and ethnically diverse directors, respectively, by creating a pipeline into scripted television. They are the only programs in the industry that give participating directors an in-season guarantee to direct at least one episode.
Real Gone Music Releases Janie Fricke's IT AIN'T EASY: THE COMPLETE HITS on CDAugust 14, 2019Two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke announces Real Gone Music release of 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits', available now. This 41-track, 2 CD compilation spans from 1977 to 1989, including not just her solo smashes such as 'What're You Doing Tonight,' 'It Ain't Easy Being Easy,' 'He's A Heartache (Looking For A Place To Happen),' and 'Tell Me A Lie,' but also her chart-topping duets with Charlie Rich (“On My Knees”), Merle Haggard (“A Place to Fall Apart”), Larry Gatlin ('From Time To Time') and Johnny Duncan ('Come A Little Bit Closer'). As an added bonus, Janie penned the liner notes, which are accompanied by previously unseen photos and she autographed 100 booklets for fans who order 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits' through Real Gone Music.
Alice Phoebe Lou Announces US Tour DatesAugust 14, 2019Alice Phoebe Lou has announced a string of US tour dates and an appearance at the Singularity Global Summit in San Francisco taking place 8/18 - 8/21. Right after the summit, Alice Phoebe Lou will perform stripped down sets and a short 25 minute set of her new alter-ego project, strongboiat the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco on 8/22 along with two more dates the same week ending in Victoria, Canada on 8/28. In October, Alice will perform with her whole band including a date at The Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia.
Craft Recordings To Reissue 3 Social Distortion Albums On VinylAugust 14, 2019This fall, Craft Recordings will reissue three titles fromSocial Distortion's independent catalog on vinyl. Set for a September 27th release, the LPs include the band's 1983 debut, Mommy's Little Monster, their 2004 studio album, Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, and 1995's Mainliner (Wreckage From the Past), which compiles early singles and rare B-sides. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the enduring So-Cal punk icons just kicked off their extensive, two-month North American tour with Flogging Molly yesterday (8/13) in Dallas (full tour itinerary below).
Random Media Acquires 5TH BOROUGHAugust 14, 2019Random Media, a leader in distribution of independent cinema, has acquired Stanulis Films' '5th Borough' crime thriller.