Country Music's Tanya Tucker Signs to Fantasy RecordsMay 7, 2019Fantasy Records is proud to announce the signing of country music outlaw Tanya Tucker, who is set to release her brand-new album, While I'm Livin' in late summer 2019. Produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, While I'm Livin' will mark Tucker's first release of all new material since 2002's Tanya.
Sony ATV Signs Global Deal With Music And Technology Company Q&AMay 7, 2019Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a worldwide deal with Troy Carter and J. Erving's new music and technology company, Q&A. Under the partnership, the world's leading music publisher will administer the music publishing catalog of Q&A, which was launched in April by Carter (Spotify, Atom Factory), Erving (Human Re Sources, Atom Factory) and co-founder Suzy Ryoo (Atom Factory, OMD) along with Tim Luckow (Stem, GHouse).
Lewis Capaldi Extends 2020 U.K. & Ireland Arena TourMay 7, 2019Due to phenomenal demand, Live Nation & DF Concerts are thrilled to announce that extra dates have been added to Lewis Capaldi's juggernaut upcoming U.K. & Ireland tour. Lewis Capaldi performs a second night at London's The SSE Arena Wembley on Friday 13 March 2020 and adds a show at TECA in Aberdeen on Sunday 15 March 2020. He is one of the first groundbreaking artists to sell out a huge arena tour before the release of a debut album. Tickets go on general sale on 10 May 2019 at 9am at https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/lewis-capaldi-tickets.
Madonna's Madame X Tour Announces Additional Shows in New York & Los AngelesMay 7, 2019Following this morning's announcement that Madonna's Madame X Tour will be a series of rare and intimate performances taking place exclusively in theaters in select cities in North America this fall, demand has been overwhelming and Live Nation has just confirmed additional shows will be available for ticket request alongside the original shows now through Friday, May 10th at 11:59pm ET.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Returns to NBCMay 7, 2019The Emmy Award-winning documentary series “Who Do You Think You Are?” returns to celebrate all new journeys of self-discovery, connection and diversity on NBC with 13 episodes. A new group of celebrities will celebrate culture and set sail on their mission to connect with their personal history.
VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks Making Her Broadway Debut in BURN THISMay 7, 2019Keri Russell was a guest on last night's episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to talk about starring in 'Burn This.' During the interview, Russell tells Meyers that she still isn't used to being on stage every night. She says, ' I have immense respect for people who do it, and a beer definitely helps.'
Ruston Kelly Announces Fall Headline TourMay 7, 2019Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Ruston Kelly will continue his extensive headline tour this fall including stops at Atlanta's Terminal West, Austin's Scoot Inn, Los Angeles' Troubadour, Seattle's Tractor Tavern, New York's Bowery Ballroom, Boston's Brighton Music Hall and Washington D.C.'s U Street Music Hall among several others. Tickets for the newly confirmed dates go on-sale this Friday, May 10 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN to Host 'Broadway Week' with HADESTOWN, OKLAHOMA and MoreMay 6, 2019Every morning the week of May 13–17, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” will bring the color and excitement of the Great White Way to viewers across the country with “Broadway Week.” Over the years, “Live” has hosted a multitude of performances from hit Broadway shows; and this year, “Live” will dedicate a full week to New York City's iconic theater scene, spotlighting a different Tony® Award-nominated musical each day.
The Country Music Association Welcomes Industry Partners At Music Biz 2019May 6, 2019The Country Music Association hosted music industry partners and colleagues during the Music Business Association's annual conference – Music Biz 2019, held this week in Nashville. CMA sponsored the event's kickoff festivities today, which included a welcome breakfast and CMA Songwriters Series performance, at the JW Marriott in Nashville.
The Beaches Announce 'The Professional' EPMay 6, 2019JUNO Award-winning rock band, The Beaches have announced The Professional EP due out May 16 on Island Records. Produced by the band's longtime collaborator Jacknife Lee (The Killers, U2, Taylor Swift, Weezer, One Direction), the collection features the group's current single “Snake Tongue” and shattering fan favorite “Fascination”.
Bravo Media Announces New Espionage-Inspired Competition SeriesMay 6, 2019Bravo Media is expanding its slate of originals with the new series, 'Spy Games,' following ten daring individuals who will battle it out in the ultimate game of espionage, it was announced today by Rachel Smith, Senior Vice President, Development, Bravo Media. The series will air later this year.
Animal Planet Presents New Series THE AQUARIUMMay 6, 2019Georgia Aquarium, which plays a crucial role in aquatic conservation throughout the world, opens its doors to Animal Planet's global audiences with unprecedented access to the aquatic animals and inner-workings of the Western Hemisphere's largest aquarium in an all-new series, THE AQUARIUM, which premieres Sunday, May 19th at 8PM ET / PT. The series introduces and shares the stories of the amazing animals who call the 10 million gallons of water at the Georgia Aquarium home, including rescued southern sea otters, endangered African penguins, rescued California sea lions, and manta rays, among others.
THE SUBSTITUTE Returns to Nickelodeon on May 18May 6, 2019Nickelodeon's new hit series, The Substitute, returns with guest star and multi-talented comedian Lilly Singh on Saturday, May 18, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). From the producers of Undercover Boss, The Substitute is a hidden-camera, prank show featuring celebrities who are transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers, surprising classes of unsuspecting students.
TV One to Premiere THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORYMay 6, 2019TV One continues its tradition of highlighting inspirational music figures with the premiere of the original film, THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, which will air on Saturday, June 29 at 8 P.M. ET/7C, followed by an encore presentation at 10 P.M. ET/9C. Debuting during Black Music Month, the film's stars include Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up, Greenleaf) in the lead role as Bobby DeBarge, Tyra Ferrell (Boyz InThe Hood, White Men Can't Jump) as Etterlene DeBarge, Blue Kimble (Media) as Tommy DeBarge and Adrian Marcel as James DeBarge. Big Boi (Outkast) portrays legendary music mogul Berry Gordy, while Lloyd appears as Switch member Gregory Williams.
CBS Launches STAR TREK Global Franchise GroupMay 6, 2019CBS Television Studios has created a global franchise group that will manage and maximize the expansion of the 'Star Trek' brand beyond the traditional boundaries of linear broadcasting and streaming. This new business unit reports to David Stapf, President of CBS Television Studios.