George Thorogood And The Destroyers' 'Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock' Heads to Town HallApril 17, 2019For the past 45 years, it's been very good to be George Thorogood And The Destroyers. In 2019, their “Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock” is coming to Town Hall on Wednesday, September 25 at7:30 P.M., and will prove why “it's good to be bad” like never before. Tickets are $46, $66, $86 (plus applicable fees), and will be available through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 800.745.3000) starting Friday, April 19 at 10:00 A.M. ET.
HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCE is Available on Netflix TodayApril 17, 2019Today, Netflix released Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce, which presents an intimate look at her historic 2018 Coachella performance that paid homage to America's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Interspersed with candid footage and interviews detailing the preparation and powerful intent behind her vision, Homecoming gives a peek into the process and emotional physical sacrifices it took to conceptualize and execute a performance of that magnitude that became a cultural movement. This stand-alone Netflix original is now available globally on Netflix.
HBO to Premiere VICE SPECIAL REPORT: THE FUTURE OF WORKApril 17, 2019The next Industrial Revolution is upon us, and the way we work in 2019 is already unrecognizable to previous generations. Whole industries are in the process of being automated, with workers being replaced by AI and algorithms. America is only now grappling with the huge questions raised by this shift.
Freekbass Announces New Album 'All The Way This. All The Way That.'April 16, 2019Freekbass, hailed by the legendary Bootsy Collins as “the new spiritual warrior for the funk,” is ready to serve up his new album All The Way This. All The Way That. on the exciting new Color Red imprint on May 31, 2019. The highly anticipated album embodies the past, present, and future of funk music from the creative minds of Freekbass and co-producers Itaal Shur and Color Red founder Eddie Roberts. The ten track album captures Freekbass' sound and influences traversing funk from different locations and eras, but the result is 100% original Freekbass. All The Way This. All The Way That. has a warmth that hasn't been captured until now. That's because part of the record was recorded straight to a Tascam 388, an eight-track tape recorder with a cult following at Color Red studios, that showcases the infectious energy of a live Freekbass show.
Simon Phillips Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Protocol' With 6-CD Box SetApril 16, 2019Drum legend Simon Phillips will be releasing a 6-CD box set on April 12th on Phantom Recordings. This truly deluxe set celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Protocol, the powerhouse jazz-rock vehicle for the music of legendary drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto, The Who, Mike Oldfield, Hiromi). Included are all of the previous Protocol releases (I, II, III & IV), re-mastered for an even better sonic experience. Plus two full CDs of previously unreleased demos, with the embryonic tunes that would later become finished material for the Protocol II, III & IValbums. Protocol 4, included, was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Recording.

2019 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS To Feature Exclusive Worldwide PremieresApril 16, 2019 The 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards stage will heat up with worldwide premieres and television debuts from the biggest Spanish-language stars including Marc Anthony, Nicky Jam, Romeo Santos, Luis Fonsi and Ozuna, among others. Telemundo also revealed today the final line-up of artists set to perform at the magnum awards show, including international superstar Luis Fonsi, popular Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Yandel, Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin, influential reggaeton heavy hitter Nicky Jam, Spanish modern flamenco sensation Rosalía, Jamaican reggae singer and record producer Sean Paul, Regional Mexican, norteño singer Javier Rosas, Spanish Latin pop/trap singer and record producer El Guincho, Regional Mexican artist Adriel Favela, Latin Pop Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Pedro Capo, Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Kany García, Colombian singer and songwriter Fonseca, and prolific Dominican bachata singer Raulín Rodríguez. They join previously announced performances by Anitta, Anuel, Bad Bunny, Banda MS, Becky G, Carlos Vives, CNCO, Karol G, Marc Anthony, Ozuna, Reik, Romeo Santos, Sebastian Yatra and Wisin.
RATINGS: TODAY is Number One in Key DemoApril 16, 2019TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54. The win marks 172 consecutive weeks in first place, TODAY's best demo streak in more than six years. Versus last year, TODAY grew its demo lead over GMA by 36% and narrowed the total viewer gap by 82%. TODAY also won in total viewers last Wednesday and Friday
RATINGS: TONIGHT SHOW Leads The Late-Night Week Of April 8-12 In 18-49April 16, 2019“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of April 8-12 in adults 18-49 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that “Colbert” excluded Monday, Thursday and Friday telecasts, each of which was delayed by sports coverage. Also, Kimmel aired a Friday encore.
A&E Presents New Original Series HERO INKApril 16, 2019A&E Network will premiere the new original unscripted series 'Hero Ink' following the daily work at Prison Break Tattoos, a unique shop in Houston, TX that specializes in creating meaningful tattoos for first responders. Bringing together artists who have a connection to the world of first responders and understand their sense of duty, Prison Break Tattoos is a haven for clients to share their stories and pay tribute to the moments on the job that have had a profound impact on their lives. 'Hero Ink' premieres Thursday, June 6 at 10pm ET/PT with back-to-back episodes.
Production Begins in Scotland for Season Five of OUTLANDERApril 16, 2019Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced that the fifth season of the Golden Globe(R) nominated hit series 'Outlander' has begun production in Scotland. Season Five will play out over 12 episodes, based on material from The Fiery Cross, the fifth of eight books in Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling Outlander series.
HBO to Debut Foster Care Documentary FOSTERApril 16, 2019With one in eight American children suffering a confirmed case of neglect or abuse by age 18, there are currently more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S., a number that continues to grow each year.
Stander Announces Debut Album 'The Slow Bark'April 16, 2019On May 10th, Chicago band Stander will release their debut album The Slow Bark. The trio of guitarist Mike Boyd, bassist Derek Shlepr, and drummer Stephen Waller are rooted in both heavy music and Chicago's flourishing experimental and improvisational community. With The Slow Bark, Stander infuses nuance into emotionally potent pieces that are both stirring and dauntless.
Las Vegas Film Festival Announces Short Films, Labs, Programming, Shorts JuryApril 16, 2019The 12th Annual Las Vegas Film Festival, presented by Zappos, today announces additional programming - including shorts, labs and special screenings. Additionally, the schedule of screenings and events is now available online at www.lvff.com/schedule/. The 2019 Festival will be held April 28 through May 5 around Downtown Las Vegas, as well as the Brenden Theatres and Palms Casino Resort.
Band Of Skulls Announce North American Tour DatesApril 16, 2019Acclaimed U.K. rockers Band of Skulls are set to tour North America, with stops at New York's Webster Hall, Los Angeles' The Mayan, New Orleans' Tipitinas, Philadelphia'sUnion Transfer, D.C.'s 9:30 Club and more. Additionally, during their shows in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago the duo will perform their debut album, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, in full to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of its release. Tickets go on saleFriday, April 19 starting at 10 a.m. local time and are available for purchase atbandofskulls.com. See below for a complete list of dates.
Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood to Host the DAYTIME EMMYSApril 16, 2019Announced today on the CBS Daytime program, The Talk and the entertainment news program, EXTRA, Mario Lopez, host of the Emmy-award winning syndicated entertainment news show, EXTRA, and Sheryl Underwood, one of the hosts of the Emmy-award winning, CBS Daytime program, The Talk, have been named as hosts of the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards to take place on Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Burbank, California.
Graceland Announces Performing Arts Camp ExpansionApril 16, 2019 Elvis Presley's Graceland® is pleased to announce that actor, voiceover artist, and acting coach Katelyn Nichols will once again lead its Performing Arts Camp in July. Nichols graduated from the University of Memphis, where she earned a BFA in Theater Performance. Now based in New York City, she coaches kids and teens through K. Nichols Studio and regularly records for TV and radio. She was recently the voice of Kohl's and has been seen and heard on ABC, NBC, Lifetime, and in several Off-Broadway festival productions.