Brazilian Pop Artist Sessa Announces Debut Album and North American TourMay 7, 2019Boiled Records announces Grandeza, the stunning debut solo album from São Paulo musician Sessa, a long-time fixture of the American and Brazilian music scenes known for his collaborations with Yonatan Gat and his co-founding of acclaimed psych-rock group Garotas Suecas. Grandeza points to new, more subtle directions for Brazilian pop—a deep, minimalist, almost insinuated use of the rich textures and rhythms that defined the songwriting history of Brazil—which Sessa now joins as one of the most promising new voices. Today, Sessa has shared the music video for “Flor do Real,” the album's first single. Grandeza will be released in digital and vinyl formats on June 4, 2019 via Boiled Records and RISCO. Pre-order HERE.
Josh Groban Hosts Fourth Annual Find Your Light Gala To Raise Money For Arts EducationMay 7, 2019 This past weekend, multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, global superstar and philanthropist, Josh Groban hosted his fourth annual Find Your Light Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, CA where stars joined together for a night of cocktails, dinner, auction, and performances by top musical artists. The event raised over $1.4 Million dollars to help provide arts education to children around the country.
RATINGS: TONIGHT SHOW Wins Week Of April 29-May 3 In 18-49May 7, 2019“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 29-May 3 in adults 18-49 by a margin of +0.07 of a rating point over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that a Friday “Tonight” encore is excluded from these averages and a Friday “Jimmy Kimmel Live” rebroadcast is included.
Hard Rock Stage Returns To Rock The Isle Of Wight FestivalMay 7, 2019Hard Rock Cafe has today announced that it will be returning to The Isle of Wight Festival 2019 for a sixth consecutive year. The iconic brand is excited to be partnering with the legendary festival once again in 2019 with the Hard Rock Stage. The line-up for the stage has been carefully selected by both Hard Rock and The Isle of Wight Festival, promising an epic mix of music's most exciting rising stars, emerging artists, undiscovered acts and a couple of familiar faces, ready to rock this year's festival.
Paramount Network Announces Expansion of INK MASTER FranchiseMay 7, 2019 Paramount Network is expanding its popular Ink Master franchise across platforms, with a two-season renewal of the highly-rated hit original tattoo-competition series and an order for a new spinoff series, Ink Master: Grudge Match. In addition, Paramount Network has launched a stand-alone Ink Master channel on YouTube, which will be the new home for all Ink Master video content.
RATINGS: NBC Tops Viewers; Shares Demo Crown with FOX on MondayMay 7, 2019NBC (6.074 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T1) was the most-watched network on Monday thanks to originals from 'The Voice' (7.215 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T1) and 'The Enemy Within' (3.790 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T6).
RATINGS: NBC Ties For #1 For The Primetime Week Of April 29-May 5 In 18-49May 7, 2019NBC has tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in primetime results for the week of April 29-May 5 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research. NBC also tied for the weeklong win in adults 18-34 and adults 25-54 and led the week outright in all key adult-female demos.
One Ok Rock Announce North American Tour DatesMay 7, 2019Fueled By Ramen group ONE OK ROCK have unveiled a series of new North American headline tour dates, which will see the band returning to the U.S. and Mexico this July. The new west coast dates are set to begin July 17th at Portland, Oregon's Crystal Ballroom and continue through a July 27th performance in Guadalajara, Mexico (see itinerary below). Artist pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available today at 12:00 PM ET through Thursday, May 9th at 10:00 PM local time. All remaining tickets will go on sale to the public at 10:00 AM local time on Friday, May 10th. For tickets and more information on ONEK ROCK's “Eye Of The Storm World Tour,” visit www.oneokrock.com/en/tour.
Inaugural Rom Com Fest Announces 2019 Full LineupMay 7, 2019Rom Com Fest, a new Los Angeles based film festival which celebrates love through film and experiences, announced the lineup for its inaugural festival which will take place June 20-23, 2019. The lineup includes special themed screenings of iconic romantic comedies, as well as a competition lineup of new romantic comedies, and a number of unique themed events and activities. The program was announced today by the festival's Founder and Executive Director Miraya Berke.
Robert Plant Announces Fall TourMay 7, 2019Robert Plant has announced a series of North American dates. The tour - which once again sees him accompanied by The Sensational Space Shifters - begins September 13 at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, NB, with headlining dates starting September 17 at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Headlining and festival dates then continue through September and into October, culminating October 3 at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, OR.
Imperial Teen Announce First Album In Seven YearsMay 7, 2019Imperial Teen are back in a big way with Now We Are Timeless, their first album in seven years! Listen to “We Do What We Do Best” now, and pre-order Now We Are Timeless starting today on CD, LP, and limited-edition “blue ice” Peak Vinyl in the Merge store, or wherever records are sold.
BWW Exclusive: Watch a Clip of Christopher McDonald Guest Starring on WGN America's GONEMay 7, 2019When a cyclist along the riverfront goes missing, the search for answers leads Kick (Leven Rambin) and Frank (Chris Noth) to discover a link to her own kidnapping case 15 years prior. In order to confirm if the man's abduction is related to the same heinous kidnapping ring from many years before, Kick makes the bold decision to finally come face to face with her kidnapper. The penultimate episode, “Demons,” airs Wednesday, May 8 at 9/8c on WGN America.
Mayday Parade Adds Four Co-Headlining Dates with State ChampsMay 7, 2019Tallahassee, FL alternative rock band Mayday Paradehas added four co-headlining dates with State Champs and support from Mom Jeansand Just Friends to their already busy summer touring schedule. Set to hit Salt Lake City, UT's The Union (7/28), Portland, OR's Crystal Ballroom (7/30), Seattle, WA'sThe Showbox (7/31) and Berkeley, CA's UC Theatre (8/2), these shows are on sale now – for tickets please visit www.maydayparade.com.
Zydeco King Dwayne Dopsie Announces 'Bon Ton'May 7, 20192018 Grammy award nominee and “America's Hottest Accordion” winner, Dwayne Dopsie plays a high energy zydeco that keeps you wanting more. Dwayne hails from one of the most influential zydeco families in the world, as a child he performed at Mardi Gras and a Super Bowl halftime show with his father, Alton “Rockin' Dopsie” Rubin, a pioneer of the genre, who came to mainstream prominence after his work with Paul Simon on Graceland. Learning from his father gave him a foundation from which to build on, steeped in tradition. Although inspired by previous generations, he has developed his own super-charged style that defies existing stereotypes and blazes a refreshingly distinct path for 21st century zydeco music, earning him the right to assume his father's crown as the king of the accordion. Lousiana Red Hot Records is proud to announce their first release with Dopsie, Bon Ton, out May 24th.
Jenn Vix Releases New EP '6'May 7, 2019'JENN VIX is making the kind of Electro music you need to hear,' proclaims indie music tome Rock and Roll Fables... and for good reason. YOU need to hear Rhode-Island based electronic-rock singer Jenn Vix's new EP 6 which was released on Friday, May 3, 2019 via Umbrella Music Co.
The Paley Center For Media Presents STAR TREK: DISCOVERY -FIGHT FOR THE FUTUREMay 7, 2019While honoring the fifty-plus year legacy of the most storied science fiction franchise in television history, Star Trek: Discovery continues to build upon its dedication and unparalleled devotion to the artistry and craft in its production. Beginning on May 8, The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills will take visitors on a journey to the final frontier when it unveils the immersive multimedia exhibit Star Trek: Discovery–Fight for the Future. This exclusive exhibit will run through July 7 and is free and open to the public.