Matt And Kim Announce 'Grand' 10 Year Celebration TourJune 3, 2019MATT AND KIM, the duo known for infectious, beat-driven anthems and explosive live shows, announce the GRAND 10 YEAR CELEBRATION TOUR to mark the anniversary of the release of their breakout album. The 2009 LP, which was the Brooklyn duo's second, was recorded by Matt and Kim in Matt's childhood bedroom in rural Vermont and packed with hits including “Daylight”, “Lessons Learned” and “Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare”.
Walt Disney Company Opens Applications for 'Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator'June 3, 2019The Walt Disney Company today announced applications are open for its first Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator. The program is a new opportunity for up to six (6) directors from underrepresented backgrounds to present diverse perspectives through the production of original, live-action short films for proposed initial exhibition on the upcoming streaming service Disney+. Directors will be paired with creative executive mentors from across The Walt Disney Company and challenged to create original films that celebrate the inaugural theme of “Discover” and align with the Disney brand values.
Bumbershoot Announces 2019 LineupJune 3, 2019Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce its official 2019 lineup. Taking place over Labor Day weekend, Friday Aug. 30 through Sunday Sept. 1, the 49th annual Bumbershoot will feature a wide-ranging list of performers including music headliners The Lumineers, Tyler the Creator, REZZ, and Louis the Child. Additional musical acts include H.E.R., ***** (Artist To Be Announced), Jai Wolf, LP, Taking Back Sunday, Hippie Sabotage, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alina Baraz, Summer Walker, Clairo, Bob Moses, Rival Sons, among others. More than 100 additional performances from multiple art disciplines will be present throughout the weekend on more than a dozen indoor and outdoor locations spread throughout the 74-acre festival grounds.
Tracy Morgan to Host The 2019 ESPYSJune 3, 2019The 2019 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will be hosted by acclaimed actor and comedian Tracy Morgan. Morgan, who currently stars on the critically acclaimed The Last O.G., will be joined by top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances. The ESPYS will be broadcast live on ABC on Wednesday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Barry Jenkins To Direct Alvin Ailey FilmJune 3, 2019Barry Jenkins is set to direct a film based on the life of Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century, according to Deadline.
Brijean Premieres New Single 'Walkie Talkie'June 3, 2019Brijean, the brand-new collaboration between percussionist Brijean Murphy (Toro y Moi, U.S. Girls, Poolside) and producer Doug Stuart, shared 'Walkie Talkie,' the title track from their forthcoming debut EP, today.
VIDEO: Martin Scorsese Presents ROLLING THUNDER REVUE: A BOB DYLAN STORYJune 3, 2019Setting out across a 1975 America exhausted politically, economically and socially, a busload of musicians-assembled by Bob Dylan-hits the road in search of new creative horizons. The resulting tour, the Rolling Thunder Revue, would reveal a Dylan rarely seen: playful, mask-wearing, intense, expansive, rejuvenated. Masterfully capturing both an icon and a nation in transition, director Martin Scorsese tells the tale using footage that was abandoned for decades, now gorgeously restored, taking viewers into the heart of a freewheeling, electrifying musical gamble. Inspired by Dylan's own restless spirit, Scorsese performs some breathtaking sleight of hand, summoning nostalgic fantasists, boxers, magicians, starlets and testifiers of all stripes, and exploding the boundaries of what makes a conventional documentary.
Marty Brown Returns to CMA FestJune 3, 2019Singer/songwriter Marty Brown returns to CMA Fest with a performance trifecta. The popular entertainer kicks off the week with a 4 p.m. performance today at Center Stage Live at The 615 Hideaway (broadcasting on Facebook Live), and on Friday, June 7, he will take the CMA Spotlight Stage for a 3:30 p.m. performance followed by a meet & greet. That evening, the Kentucky native will host a Fan Club gathering and show atMartin's Bar-B-Que (410 4th Ave South, Nashville) at 7 p.m.
Scooter Brown Band Announces 'Story of My Life Tour'June 3, 2019Scooter Brown Band announced their “Story of My Life Tour” today which includes both headlining shows and dates supporting the Charlie Daniels Band, Dwight Yoakam and more. The name of the tour comes from the band's song “Story of My Life,” a relatable song to the working man and especially truthful for a touring musician, as they will be traveling across North America, playing shows in Ontario, Houston, Anchorage, Mississippi and more. The band will make their debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, July 30 in Nashville, tickets can be purchased here.
WORLD NEWS TONIGHT's David Muir Reports 'Return to Normandy'June 3, 2019During the week of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir documents the journey for a half dozen World War II veterans from all over the country who are traveling back to Normandy making the trip with them. The reports include interviews with veterans from Tennessee, California, Alabama, Florida and Nevada, among others.
City and Colour Releases New Single 'Astronaut' and Announces North American TourJune 3, 2019City and Colour (AKA acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green), debuts a new song, “Astronaut,” today. “Astronaut” is the first original music from City and Colour in almost four years and will be featured on his upcoming LP to be released this Fall on Green's newly minted Still Records, an imprint of Dine Alone Records. “I always think of the relationships in my life that have been fractured because I ended up doing what I do for a living,” says Green regarding the inspiration for the new song. “I'm always gone, wandering around and singing songs. However, it weighs on my family and friends. I'm asking for 'one more year'. I left home at 21 to go play my guitar. It's lonely, but it's because I yearn to wander. I'm aware of how lucky I am.”
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live to Launch National TourJune 3, 2019Original host and the creative vision behind the beloved TV and Netflix comedy series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (MST3K) for more than three decades, Joel Hodgson announces today that he will headline a North American tour for a third and final time in an all new LIVE production, titled Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour. Produced by Alternaversal LLC, the tour will launch this September in York, PA, and premiere two never-before-screened films: No Retreat, No Surrender and Circus of Horrors.
Jesse Malin, Lucinda Williams for Team Up for New Album, 'Sunset Kids'June 3, 2019Today, Jesse Malin announces Sunset Kids, his first studio album in four years, to be released August 30 via Wicked Cool/The Orchard/Velvet Elk. Sunset Kids, produced by Lucinda Williams and engineered by David Bianco and Geoff Sanoff, was recorded on both coasts between the two artists' touring schedules. It features two songs co-written by Lucinda Williams, as well, including the first single, 'Room 13.' 'Room 13' is referred to as 'the heart of the record, about those meditative moments far out of your comfort zone, where you're forced to reflect on the things that really matter,' says Malin.
Live Nation's Women Nation Fund Announces Funding For Three Female-Led Live Music BusinessesJune 3, 2019Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, today announced that its Women Nation Fund has selected three female-led businesses for its first round of funding: Tina Farris Tours, Conscious City Guide, and Kingdom of Mind. Launched in May 2018, the fund is an early-stage investment opportunity designed to provide resources and capital for women in the live entertainment industry.
Alice Cooper Announces November Headline Tour DatesJune 3, 2019Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper has just announced his Fall 2019 tour plans. He will embark on a spate of 'An Evening With' headline tour dates this November, beginning November 3 in Florida. Additional dates will be announced shortly.