VIDEO: Nathan Lane Reveals the Worst Review He's Ever GottenApril 2, 2019Nathan Lane was a guest on Monday night's episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' During the interview, the 'Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus' star shares some horror stories of the most critical reviews ever given on Broadway. He tells Colbert about the worst review he got for his Broadway debut, and the worst review playwright Terrence McNally received for his debut.
RATINGS: THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW is Top Cable News Program In A25-54 for the QuarterApril 1, 2019MSNBC's “The Rachel Maddow Show” was the #1 cable news program in A25-54 for the 1st quarter of 2019, beating all other FOX News and CNN shows, according to Nielsen data from December 31, 2018 through March 28, 2019. “Maddow” averaged 552,000 in A25-54 viewers (vs. FOX News' 542,000 for Hannity and 528,000 for Hannity with Specials at 9pm, FOX News' 534,000 at 8pm and CNN's 367,000 at 9pm). Additionally, this quarter was “Maddow's” highest-rated quarter ever in total viewers, averaging 3.07M total viewers at 9pm (vs. FOX News' 3.06M for Hannity with Specials and CNN's 1.3M).
Christina Kolbjornsen Joins Telemundo As Senior VP Of Corporate And External AffairsApril 1, 2019NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, the preferred and leading media company serving Hispanics, today announced it has named Christina Kolbjornsen as Senior Vice President of Corporate and External Affairs, effective immediately. She will be based in Miami and report to Mónica Gil, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
Showtime Gives Series Commitment to Spy Thriller INTELLIGENCEApril 1, 2019SHOWTIME has given a series commitment and opened a writers room for the new spy thriller INTELLIGENCE, a real-world scripted drama series from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty). Boal will write, direct and executive produce, marking the filmmaker's first foray into television. The series, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power – how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.
Mack, Jack & Matthew McConaughey Announce Jack Ingram & Friends ConcertApril 1, 2019 Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), the joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and ESPN analyst and Texas coaching legend Mack Brown, announced today that Jack Ingram, Wade Bowen, Butch Walker, Holly Williams, and more artists will perform at the Jack Ingram & Friends concert presented by H-E-B on Friday, April 26, 2018, at Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, April 5, at 10 a.m CST.
Ron Keel Band Releases New LP 'Fight Like A Band'April 1, 2019EMP Label Group has released the new Ron Keel Band album FIGHT LIKE A BAND, which hit stores 3/1 via their EMP Outlaw imprint. The collection features 11 brand-new songs and fresh recordings of Keel classics.
Reign of Z Premieres Music Video for Single 'Reflections'April 1, 2019Reign of Z premiered their official music video for single 'Reflections' off of their debut EP Mirrors and Memoirs produced by Steve Sopchak (Ice Nine Kills)due out on April 19, 2019. The band was able to fund the new EP after exceeding their goal through a very successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.
Emily Reo Releases New Single 'Balloon'April 1, 2019Today, Emily Reo has shared 'Balloon,' the latest single from her upcoming album, Only You Can See It. 'Balloon' is the record's most patiently unfolding mini-epic, one bursting with the enormous energy of an expanding heart; an ode to intuition and growth. It's a song that eventually floats upward as Reo's vocals criss-cross like a hypnotic choir-of-one, meditating on navigating multiple relationships, and the necessity of self-reliance as a prerequisite for them.
Highlights In Jazz Presents 'A Salute to Randy Brecker'April 1, 2019The annual Highlights In Jazz series, a fan fave for almost a half century, can be counted on to deliver concerts that surprise and delight savvy jazz fans. The third event of the 2019 lineup showcases one of the series' most beloved traditions: paying homage to a living jazz great. The Highlights In Jazz presentation Salute to Randy Brecker celebrates the music and contributions of this beloved trumpeter and contemporary jazz icon. “Let's honor them while they can smell the roses,” declares producer Jack Kleinsinger.
Fathom Events Enters Exclusive Partnership with CinEventsApril 1, 2019Fathom Events announced today it has entered an exclusive agreement with CinEvents Ltd. in which it will commit to offering a minimum of 12 major event cinema titles per calendar year for distribution to Europe and MENA (Middle East, North Africa) territories. This strategic partnership allows both companies to acquire, market and distribute the best content available and provides consumers around the world access to it in their local cinema.
HGTV Begins Casting for EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITIONApril 1, 2019Family casting for 10 new episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that will air on HGTV in 2020 started today, with an all-out search for people who deserve a new place to live and who have uplifting, inspirational stories that must be told. The iconic home renovation series spotlights those who give back to their communities despite personal challenges. In a new twist, the series is expanding its search beyond current homeowners—encouraging renters and people interested in relocation to apply at www.emhe.tv.

Anders Osborne to Release New LP 'Buddha and the Blues'April 1, 2019Few musicians know what it's like to leave New Orleans for California, record an album with a few absolutely legendary musicians, and return home in time to release said album and play the main stage at one of the world's most beloved music festivals—but by the time the second weekend of New Orlean's Jazz and Heritage Festival rolls around, Anders Osborne will. On April 26th, Osborne'sBuddha and the Blues will be released worldwide on Back On Dumaine Records. With the title in hand from the start, Osborne had a clear vision of how his new record should resonate, noting that, “Buddha and the Blues means the duality of our existence. The lyrics are supposed to be true, conversational, and uplifting with clean, classic, and thumpin' sounds. That's what I set out to accomplish.” Buddha and the Blues is available for pre-order here, and every fan who pre-orders will be entered for a chance to win a vinyl test-pressing copy of the record.
GENERAL HOSPITAL Announces 'Best of The Nurses Ball 2014 – 2018'April 1, 2019ABC's “General Hospital”'s wildly popular Nurses Ball returns to Port Charles, THURSDAY, MAY 16. In anticipation of this year's eponymous event, ABC is releasing the “Best of the Nurses Ball 2014-2018” collection. The collection includes 16 episodes from fictional Port Charles' most glamorous charity event, the Nurses Ball. Dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness and research, the Nurses Ball features exquisite red carpet fashion, original music, awe-inspiring musical and dance performances, and plenty of intrigue, excitement and drama.
Reviver Entertainment Group Launches New Record Label Imprint DAVMORECORDSApril 1, 2019Reviver Entertainment Group today announced the formation of a new record label imprint, DAVMORECORDS. Named in honor of Reviver CEO David Ross' father, industry veteran Moe Shulman, DAVMORECORDS will operate under the Reviver Entertainment Group umbrella under the direction of Gator Michaels, who will also remain, President of Reviver Records. The label, designed to accommodate multiple artist signings within the past year, will serve as the new home for Reviver Entertainment Group artists Thompson Square and Aaron Goodvin. For more information, please visit www.davmorecords.com.
Marty Brown to Guest Host Country Classics TV ShowApril 1, 2019Singer/songwriter Marty Brown kicks off a four-episode guest hosting run on Country Classics TV show today, with new shows set to broadcast on April 8, April 15 and April 22. The weekly half-hour program is filmed at the Willie Nelson & Friends Museum in Nashville and features interviews and music videos from classic Country artists like George Strait, Willie Nelson, Pam Tillis, George Jones, Tanya Tucker and others. Country Classics airs domestically on Heartland TV and The Family Channel, and internationally on Country TV (NZ), Keep It Country (UK) and Cayman 27 (Cayman Islands). Check your local listings for air dates and times.
HBO Latino to Present Comedy Special ENTRE NOS: SPOT ONApril 1, 2019HBO Latino® continues to bring the laughs with their latest English-language stand-up comedy special Entre Nos: Spot On, premiering Friday, April 26th at 9:00pm ET/PT. Entre Nos: Spot On will air across all of the channel's platforms including HBO NOW®, HBO GO®, HBO On Demand® and partners' streaming platforms.