Bonnaroo Announces 2019 SuperJamMay 16, 2019Bonnaroo is excited to make the first of several announcements for the world famous SuperJam at the 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
AMC Greenlights First Episodic Anthology SeriesMay 16, 2019AMC announced today that it has greenlit a new, yet-to-be-titled original episodic anthology drama created by Emmy-Award winning writer Will Bridges (“Black Mirror,” “Stranger Things”) and Brett Goldstein (“Superbob,” “Adult Life Skills”). Bridges and Goldstein will executive produce with Jolyon Symonds through Fearless Minds, a Banijay Group company ('Thorne' series for Sky One, “Complicit”). The Untitled Bridges/Goldstein Project, produced by AMC Studios, will consist of six, hour-long episodes, and is slated for a 2020 debut on AMC.
The Paley Center for Media Announces Programs Celebrating WorldPride NYCMay 16, 2019This June New York City will host WorldPride. This special celebration has extra significance as 2019 also marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which would usher in a new sense of freedom for the LGBTQ+ community both politically and socially. To commemorate the occasion, the Paley Center will host a PaleyLive program Living Out Loud in Late Night: Celebrating 10 Years of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on June 20 at 7:00 pm and screenings celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. This exciting schedule of programming continues the Paley Center's commitment to shining a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ community, which started with The Paley Honors: Tribute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall held in New York on May 15.
Comedy Central to Premiere New Scripted Series SOUTH SIDEMay 16, 2019Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced that its new scripted series South Side will premiere Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Watch a new trailer from the comedy series here. South Side is written by and stars Bashir Salahuddin (Glow) and Diallo Riddle (Marlon). Salahuddin, Riddle, and Michael Blieden - all Late Night with Jimmy Fallon alumni - are executive producers.
Food Network Announces Return of GIADA IN ITALYMay 16, 2019Giada De Laurentiis shares her food and family-filled summer holiday in Capri this summer in a new season of Giada in Italy, premiering Sunday, June 16th at 11:30am ET/PT on Food Network.
WarnerMedia Reups Kevin Reilly for Four More YearsMay 16, 2019WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman, Robert Greenblatt today announced he has extended top executive Kevin Reilly's contract with a new multi-year deal through 2022. Reilly's role will expand to include all WarnerMedia Entertainment basic cable networks as President of TBS, TNT and truTV, in addition to Chief Content Officer, WarnerMedia Direct-to-Consumer. As part of this company reorganization, truTV's President Chris Linn has decided to depart the company.
RATINGS: CBS Tops Demos Wednesday with SURVIVORMay 16, 2019CBS (6.786 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was the demo champ on Wednesday thanks to the two-hour season finale of 'Survivor: Edge of Extinction' (7.214 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and the 'Survivor: Edge of Extinction Reunion' (4.649 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.9, #5).

Sundance Institute Announces 2019 New Frontier Story Lab FellowsMay 16, 2019Sundance Institute announces six projects selected for the 2019 Sundance Institute New Frontier Story Lab, which supports independent artists working at the cutting-edge convergence of film, art, media, live performance and technology. The New Frontier Story Lab is a week-long immersive experience that empowers creatives with individual story sessions, conversations about key artistic, design and technology issues and case study presentations from experts in multiple disciplines. Past participants include Roger Ross Williams, Josephine Decker, Silas Howard, Tracy Fullerton, Yung Jake, Chris Milk, Hasan Minhaj, Tommy Pallotta, Amelia Winger-Bearskin, Hank Willis Thomas, Jillian Mayer, Heather Dewey-Hagborg, Navid and Vassiliki Khonsari, A Dandy Punk, and Nicolas Peufaillit. The Lab takes place May 16-21 at the Sundance Resort in Utah, under the leadership of Sundance Institute Feature Film Program Founding Director Michelle Satter and Ruthie Doyle, Interim Director of New Frontier Lab Programs.
Terrible Sons Announce 'With Feathers' EPMay 16, 2019 New Zealand husband and wife indie folk duo Terrible Sons return with 'Hold Fire', the first release from their upcoming EP With Feathers (out July 26 via Nettwerk). The track implores the listener to pause before engaging in caustic debates - a poignant reminder in today's political climate and in personal relationships, alike.
Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extends Summer TourMay 16, 2019Liz Cooper & The Stampede continue on their extensive headline tour through 2019 including stops at Denver's Larimer Lounge, Kansas City's The Record Bar, Spokane's The Bartlettand more. The band will also join Shakey Graves & Dr. Dog as well as Tyler Childers for select dates this fall and winter. Complete tour itinerary below.
Bloxx Announces US TourMay 16, 2019Rising UK indie stars Bloxx will be making their US live debut next month joining Hembree and Warbly Jets on the official Alt Nation Advanced Placement tour presented by Sirius XM. The tour stretches all around the country and is hitting most major markets. All dates are listed below.