Starz Takes Over Madison Square Garden for POWER Season Six Premiere EventJune 7, 2019Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced that the premiere event for the sixth season of the hit STARZ Original series 'Power' will be held at The World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The all-new super-sized, 15-episode season of 'Power' will debut on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on STARZ and will be available on the STARZ app and STARZ ON DEMAND starting at 12:01 AM on that day.
Showtime Signs Overall Deal with BILLIONS Executive Producers Brian Koppelman, David LevienJune 7, 2019SHOWTIME has announced it has signed acclaimed executive producers and writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien to an overall deal under which they will continue to serve as showrunners of the hit drama series BILLIONS while also developing new projects exclusively for the network. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine and Jana Winograde, Presidents of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
HGTV Picks Up 13 New Episodes of GOOD BONESJune 7, 2019After airing only four episodes of Good Bones since its season four premiere on May 14, HGTV has picked up 13 additional episodes of the hit series starring the dynamic mother/daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E Laine. Currently airing on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the series has grown the timeslot's rating by 15% among P25-54 over the prior six weeks, making it a top 5 program on HGTV among that demo.
GHOSTBUSTERS Original Motion Picture Score Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Edition Available DigitallyJune 7, 2019In honor of the 35th anniversary of Ghostbusters' 1984 theatrical debut, Sony Music announces a special reissue of 'GHOSTBUSTERS (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE)' with music by legendary film composer ELMER BERNSTEIN (The Magnificent Seven, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Age of Innocence). Available now, the anniversary edition arrives in digital formats for the very first time (in both standard and hi resolutions) and on CD Friday, June 7 and on vinyl Friday, July 19.
Series Premiere Of CITY ON A HILL Available Now on ShowtimeJune 7, 2019SHOWTIME has released the series premiere of its new drama CITY ON A HILL early for free online sampling, on streaming platforms and on demand. The series stars Golden Globe® winner and Emmy® nominee Kevin Bacon (The Following) and Screen Actors Guild® Award winner Aldis Hodge (Underground). CITY ON A HILL is created and executive produced by Chuck MacLean (Boston Strangler). Multiple Emmy winner Tom Fontana (Homicide: Life on the Street) serves as showrunner and executive producer. The premiere episode is available for free now on YouTube, Facebook and SHO.com. The 10-episode series will officially premiere next Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
Peter Perrett Releases New Album 'Humanworld'June 7, 2019Today, Peter Perrett - former frontman of The Only Ones - releases Humanworld, his second album since signing to Domino. On Humanworld, there are songs about love, some peppered with optimism, others crushingly pessimistic and the old caustic side of Perrett the realist is everywhere, but he's tempered, not mellowed his sentiments and delivers many crucial life lessons, not least of which is the stark 'I've got to learn to take my own advice' on 'Once Is Enough.'
Old Salt Union Announces New Album 'Where The Dogs Don't Bite'June 7, 2019Old Salt Union has announced their newest album Where The Dogs Don't Bite - Out everywhere on Aug 16 via Compass Records. The band once again enlisted GRAMMY-winning banjoist and Compass co-founder Alison Brown to produce the follow-up to their self-titled Compass Records debut. The resulting album, Where the Dogs Don't Bite, builds on Old Salt Union's mixed musical backgrounds for a wildly entertaining and eclectic batch of songs.
Andy Grammer Announces New Album 'Naive'June 7, 2019Acclaimed multi-platinum pop singer and songwriter Andy Grammer announces his long-awaited fourth studio album, Naive (S-Curve/BMG) set to be released on July 26. Andy also unveils a new song and video off the album, “My Own Hero” today.
Sony Music Releases MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL Soundtrack With Music By Danny Elfman & Chris BaconJune 7, 2019 Sony Music announces the release of MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) with music by DANNY ELFMAN and CHRIS BACON. One of the most acclaimed and distinctive film composers of his generation, Danny Elfman returns to Men in Black after scoring the franchise's first three installments. He is joined by Chris Bacon, who has previously written additional music on Elfman's scores including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Alice Through the Looking Glass and Goosebumps. Available Friday, June 7, the soundtrack features music from the hugely-anticipated summer film, which makes its theatrical debut via Sony Pictures on Friday, June 14.
VIDEO: GLEE's Kevin McHale Shares 'James Dean', Donates Proceeds to Trevor ProjectJune 7, 2019Globally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and former Glee star Kevin McHale has shared his new single & music video “James Dean,” available to stream now on his official Youtube channel. The track will be featured on his debut EP Boy, due out on June 21st via innovative content platform Vydia. The video features a guest appearance from actor, producer, & advocate Johnny Sibilly from FX's Pose, who is also part of Abercrombie's Pride campaign that launched last week. In honor of Pride Month, Vydia and Kevin McHale will donate all June proceeds from single to The Trevor Project.
Pierce Brosnan, George Takei, Julie Dash to Speak at the UCLA CommencementJune 7, 2019Teri Schwartz, dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, announced today that two-time Golden Globe-nominated actor Pierce Brosnan has been named the 2019 commencement keynote speaker. Filmmaker Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in Film/Television/Digital Media and actor-activist George Takei (Allegiance) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in Theater. Dean Schwartz will preside over the event to be held on Friday, June 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UCLA's Royce Hall.
NETFLIX and OWN Partner For OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS WHEN THEY SEE US NOWJune 7, 2019Netflix and OWN announced today that the closing night of Netflix's Emmy® FYSEE showcase, featuring a special in-depth conversation hosted by executive producer Oprah Winfrey, with Emmy®-winner Ava DuVernay and the cast of their four-part limited series, When They See Us – will be recorded to premiere on Netflix and OWN, Wednesday June 12 at 10p ET/PT (immediately following the Season Four premiere of DuVernay's critically acclaimed “Queen Sugar” at 9p on OWN). Oprah Winfrey Presents When They See Us Now, will also feature Winfrey's sit down interview with The Exonerated Five men of the Central Park Five 1989 case for the very first time. These conversations, closing out Netflix's immersive FYSEE experience, will take place at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 9th.
John Legend, Tiffany Haddish, Common to Guest Star on IFC's SHERMAN'S SHOWCASEJune 7, 2019 IFC announced today the star-studded guest star roster for Sherman's Showcase, the network's new variety sketch series created by and starring Diallo Riddle (Marlon, Rise) and Bashir Salahuddin (GLOW, Snatched) and executive produced by John Legend's Get Lifted Film Co. and RadicalMedia. The series premieres Wednesday, July 31st at 10PM only on IFC.
Science Channel Presents LEGENDS OF THE DEEPJune 7, 2019The mysteries that lurk beneath the surface of our planet's vast bodies of water rival those that are in outer space. Now in a new Science Channel series, the sister and brother team of Céline and Fabien Cousteau carry on their family legacy as they set out to uncover tales from the sea that remain shrouded in mystery and secrecy. The four-episode LEGENDS OF THE DEEP premieres Sunday, June 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Madonna Releases Video For 'Dark Ballet'June 7, 2019Madonna today released 'Dark Ballet,' the fifth and final song to be previewed before her highly-anticipated new studio album Madame X debuts globally on June 14. Produced by Mirwais Ahmadzai, the accompanying music video to the sonically innovative track was directed by Emmanuel Adjei and stars Mykki Blanco.
Ida Mae Releases Debut Album 'Chasing Lights'June 7, 2019Husband and wife duo Ida Mae (Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean), have released their debut record Chasing Lights. Produced by Ethan Johns and released via Thirty Tigers, Chasing Lights has earned significant acclaim from publications includingRolling Stone Country who dubbed Ida Mae one of '10 New Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know', and Billboard who calls the record '...the culmination of Turpin and Jeans' journey from the alt-rock band Kill It Kid into the country blues of Robert Johnson, Son House, Charley Patton, and others, a musical path that's proven fruitful in a very short time.' NPR's 'All Songs Considered' also featured the new record, noting that '...there's a fiery element to what they do.'