Dennis Quaid, Kiefer Sutherland to Headline the 2019 National Memorial Day ParadeMay 1, 2019Today, which marks the first day of Military Appreciation Month, the American Veterans Center announced that the 15th annual National Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th at 2PM (EST) along Constitution Avenue in our nation's capital. The parade will include musical performances by country star Justin Moore, critically acclaimed actors turned critically acclaimed musicians Dennis Quaid and Kiefer Sutherland, and the season 16 winner of NBC's The Voice, in the winner's first concert performance following the show's season finale.
Hot Water Music Announce New EP 'Shake Up The Shadows'May 1, 2019Today Hot Water Music share details on their forthcoming EP Shake The Shadows, out May 24 on Epitaph. The first shared song is “Rebellion Story,” a melodic track that reinforces the importance of community and rallies against the toxic mentality of entitlement and privilege that some people feel when it comes to where they're from or the color of their skin.
RATINGS: CBS Takes Top Honors in Viewers, Demos on WednesdayMay 1, 2019CBS (9.210 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) pulled in front on Tuesday thanks to new episodes of 'NCIS' (11.569 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1), 'FBI' (8.832 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T4) and 'NCIS: New Orleans' (7.228 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T6).
Harry and the Potters Announce Their First New Album in 13 YearsMay 1, 2019On June 21st, wizard rock pioneers Harry and the Potters (Paul and Joe DeGeorge), will release their first full-length album since 2006: Lumos. Using the magic of rock and roll, it chronicles the events of the seventh and final Harry Potter book where J.K. Rowling's teen wizard and his friends are on the run from a xenophobic, authoritarian regime and must work diligently to take down a dark wizard who capitalizes on fear and emboldens supremacist wizards. In other words, the subject matter of Lumos is extremely relevant. Harry and the Potters will embark on their first national tour of libraries since 2011 in support of the new album. Lumos was first announced to Harry and the Potters' fans with a Kickstarter campaign on April 23rd, doubling its funding goal within 24 hours of launch.
Jesse Palter To Release Debut Album 'Paper Trail'May 1, 2019Detroit born/LA based, prolific singer/songwriter Jesse Palter releases full-length, debut album Paper Trail July 19 on Artistry Music (a division of Mack Avenue Music Group), featuring ten tracks of aggressive, piano-pounding pop/rock in the soulful vein of Carole King, Sarah McLachlan and Sara Bareilles. The first single, fan favorite “Sever The Ties,” is a powerful, rhythmic break-up song, showcasing Palter's clever nuance and versatility.
Country Music Association Opens Application For CMA KixstartMay 1, 2019The Country Music Association's application for the CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship is currently accepting submissions for its second class of recipients. The year-long program is designed to provide emerging artists with unique professional and educational opportunities to help build a solid business foundation in the Country Music industry. Artists can visit CMAworld.com/KixStart to view the application and eligibility requirements. Deadline for application submissions is Friday, May 31 at 11:59 PM/CT. The program for the second class of KixStart scholarship recipients will begin in October.
Inaugural Miami Beach Pop Festival to be Held in NovemberMay 1, 2019Initial details have been announced for the first ever Miami Beach Pop Festival, a three-day cultural experience celebrating music, food, and the vibrant Miami Beach environment. The inaugural event set for November 8-10 will be held on the sands of South Beach between 5th & 10th streets, adjacent to thebeachfront Lummus Park and the iconic Ocean Drive. The festival will feature a boldly diverse lineup of artists from around the globe,spanning genres of rock, pop, Latin, R&B, electronic, jazz, country, reggae, and more, withinternational stars and local musicians performing across three stages.
Alan Cumming, Michael Urie to Attend the Paley Center's LGBTQ+ Television TributeMay 1, 2019The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will honor the LGBTQ+ community, and the television series that broke barriers, shattered stereotypes, and brought audiences together at The Paley Honors: Tribute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. This momentous occasion will take place at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan on May 15, 2019, at 6:30 pm.
Paula Abdul Announces Las Vegas ResidencyMay 1, 2019Singer, dancer, choreographer and pop legend Paula Abdul will headline her new Las Vegas residency 'Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl' at Flamingo Las Vegas beginning Aug. 13, 2019. The remarkable multimedia experience will highlight Abdul's incomparable career through song, dance and stories of her three-decade career ride atop the charts and entertaining millions of fans worldwide. She will sing and dance her way through her biggest hits and even reveal some behind the scenes fun during American Idol. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. with a presale for Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment's loyalty program and Ticketmaster customers on Friday, May 3 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Hulu Orders NINE PERFECT STRANGERS Starring Nicole KidmanMay 1, 2019Emmy® and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and producer Nicole Kidman and Emmy® Award-winning producer Bruna Papandrea will adapt the latest book by New York Times best-selling author Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers, for Hulu via their respective production companies, Blossom Films and Made Up Stories. Emmy® Award-winner David E. Kelley and John Henry Butterworth will co-showrun and co-write the series. Nine Perfect Strangers was an instant hit that spent 13 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list.
Hulu Strikes Original Programming Deal with Chrissy TeigenMay 1, 2019In a new two-year partnership announced today, tastemaker, trendsetter and recent TIME 100 Most Influential People honoree, Chrissy Teigen, will bring her trademark style to Hulu to develop Original content for the platform.
Hulu Renews Freshman Comedies PEN15 and RAMYMay 1, 2019Following the success of Hulu's 2019 new comedy slate, the platform has ordered second seasons of Pen15, Ramy and previously announced, Shrill. All three new series broke through by generating passionate fan bases and critical reception; each series currently rank in the Top 25 TV Shows of 2019 on Metacritic.
Hulu Expands Partnership with Marvel for Two New Series, GHOST RIDER and HELSTROMMay 1, 2019Today, during the Hulu '19 Presentation at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company's continued rapid growth, announce original programming and exclusive talent deals that expand Hulu's content offering, and unveil new brand initiatives, advertising products and user experience enhancements that bolster its goal of becoming the #1 choice for TV, in and out of the home.
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT To Air Live Following First Democratic Debates in JuneMay 1, 2019THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT will air live following both nights of the first Democratic debate, Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27 (11:35 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. This will mark the 20th and 21st time THE LATE SHOW has broadcast live. The most recent live broadcast aired following the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Guests joining Colbert for the live broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York will be announced at a later date.