Netflix to Adapt Graphic Novel PASHMINA into an Original Animated MusicalMarch 7, 2019Netflix today announced that it will adapt Nidhi Chanani's highly acclaimed, best-selling graphic novel Pashmina into an original CG animated musical with celebrated writer-director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), internationally renowned, decorated producer Ashok Amritraj, and Chadha's long-standing writing partner, Paul Mayeda Berges.

Chris Mann to Debut Album in One Night Only ConcertMarch 7, 2019Pop Star, Chris Mann, will debut his 4th studio album, NOISE, in concert on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood, CA. The highly anticipated album, NOISE, will be released as individual singles each month available on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and across all digital streaming platforms. Mann wanted to “make noise” year round and felt this new release model would allow him to better and more deeply engage with his fans, allowing each song to resonate fully in its on way. “Gentleman,” the album's first single, was co-written by Mann, Cameron Forbes (3X Platinum, #1 smash single “Taste” by Tyga), and Willy Beaman (Greyson Chance, Nico & Vinz). The feel-good single sets the tone for the album with a bass-filled urban swagger topped with vintage horns and soulful, falsetto melodies harkening the best of Justin Timberlake and John Legend. NOISE also features a special guest vocal from one of Mann's own idols, 4 time Grammy award winning superstar, India.Arie.
MillsWasChosen Releases His New Album 'STAY TUNED 3'March 7, 2019Rising Hip Hop Artist, MillsWasChosen released his latest album, 'STAY TUNED 3' on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Tidal on February 15th, 2019. After much speculation and anticipation, the music artist's latest album provides the authenticity of his artistic rap and astronomical beats. The Inland Empire, California native states of his release, 'My talent, and music showcase an accurate description of the way I grew up, telling my authentic life story helping to inspire and motivate others to keep going in the midst of the struggle.'
Pigasus Pictures Announces World Premiere of MS. WHITE LIGHT at SXSWMarch 7, 2019Indiana-based production company Pigasus Pictures is thrilled to announce the world premiere of their feature film “Ms. White Light” at the 2019 South by Southwest®(SXSW®) Festival on March 11, 2019. The film, competing in SXSW's Narrative Feature category, marks the first film of a six-picture slate to be produced locally in Indiana by Pigasus Pictures.
QUEER EYE's Jonathan Van Ness Announces U.K. & Ireland TourMarch 7, 2019Jonathan Van Ness announces his 2019 U.K. & Ireland stand-up tour debut. Jonathan Van Ness' 'Road To Beijing' U.K & Ireland tour will kick off in Dublin on 16 October 2019 and perform across the U.K. before wrapping on 19 October 2019 in Glasgow. Tickets go on general sale on Saturday 16 March at 10am at LiveNation.co.uk.
The Ends Festival Announces A2, Burna Boy, The Compozers and MoreMarch 7, 2019The Ends Festival has today announced its latest acts to grace the stage at the inaugural three-day festival in Croydon – Kojo Funds, Kojey Radical, A2, Burna Boy, The Compozers, Nipsey Hussle (European festival exclusive), Rachael Anson, Wande Coal, Teni The Entertainer, Juls, Jaz Karis and Croydon FM. They will play alongside international headliners Nas, Wizkid, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and J Balvin at Lloyd Park on 31 May – 02 June. Tickets on sale now at MetropolisMusic.com.
T-Pain To Host The 2019 iHeartRadio Music AwardsMarch 7, 2019 iHeartMedia and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced today that Grammy Award® winning singer and songwriter T-Pain will host the 2019iHeartRadio Music Awards. The live two-hour event airs Thursday, March 14 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The sixth annualiHeartRadio Music Awards will also air live on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.
USA Network Renews SINNER for Third Season, Matt Bomer Joins CastMarch 6, 2019USA Network today announced a third season pickup of its critically acclaimed limited series, THE SINNER. Bill Pullman returns to reprise his role as Detective Harry Ambrose. Alongside Pullman, new series regular Matt Bomer ('Doom Patrol,' 'Will & Grace' and the upcoming film 'Papi Chulo') is set to play Jamie, an upstanding Dorchester resident and expectant father who looks to Ambrose for support in the wake of an accident.
NBC News and MSNBC to Have a Special Day of Programming to Honor International Women's DayMarch 6, 2019NBC News and MSNBC will have a special day of programming to honor International Women's Day, Friday, March 8. TODAY kicks off the day highlighting women who are breaking barriers in their fields and paving the way for the next generation such as Jody Singer, the first woman director of Marshall Space Flight Center and Jackie Munn, who served in Afghanistan as a Green Beret. Grammy award-winner Maren Morris will also perform live in concert on TODAY's Plaza as part of a special hour sponsored by Citi.
elrow Town Antwerp Announces 2019 LineupMarch 6, 2019After the runaway success of last year's Belgium debut, elrow Town Antwerp returns with a huge pre-party on Friday 5th July 2019 and all day festival on Saturday 6th July 2019 with Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Loco Dice and more.
RATINGS: GOOD MORNING AMERICA is Number One Morning Show for the Week of 2/25March 6, 2019“Good Morning America” stood as the morning's No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (4.396 million) for the week of Feb. 25, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “GMA” outdelivered “Today” (4.188 million) by 208,000, substantially increasing its lead week to week (+732%; vs. 25,000 for w/o 2/18/19) to its largest in over 4 months – since w/o 10/1/18.
RATINGS: NIGHTLINE Delivers Double-Digit Gains Week to Week in All Key Measures for the Week of 2/25March 6, 2019ABC News' “Nightline” averaged 1.276 million Total Viewers, 463,000 Adults 25-54 and 321,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Feb. 25, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” beat CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden-JC-ENC” (1.042 million, 343,000 and 226,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+234,000), Adults 25-54 (+120,000) and Adults 18-49 (+95,000).
Freeform Announces Panels for Second Annual SummitMarch 6, 2019Freeform announced today its panels and participants for the second annual Freeform Summit, a network and industrywide event featuring some of the biggest names at the forefront of the network's 2019 programming slate, to be held in Hollywood on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. Themed “A Stage for Everyone,” the event will serve as an “UnPageant,” which aims to revolutionize the concept of a beauty pageant and redefine the status quo. Panels will deliver candid conversations focusing on authentic storytelling, inclusion and representation, and emphasize how far young adults have pushed society to reexamine cultural norms. Also contributing to the conversations will be key influencers and tastemakers who have impacted change through their platforms and are helping shape the future of media.
GREAT BRITISH MENU to Move to Prime Time on BBC TwoMarch 6, 2019Great British Menu is back on BBC Two this spring putting the nation's most talented chefs to the test. With a brand new format and slot on peak television, the series will see 24 chefs from across Britain's regions compete to serve their dish at the final banquet. Here, at the famous Abbey Road Studios, just one exceptional chef will once again be crowned champion of champions.
Ron Perlman, Famke Janssen Join Cast of BBC One's THE CAPTUREMarch 6, 2019Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Hand Of God), Famke Janssen (X Men, Taken), Laura Haddock (Transformers: The Last Knight, Guardians Of The Galaxy), Ben Miles (The Crown, Coupling), Lia Williams (The Crown, Kiri), Sophia Brown (Clique, Marcella), Paul Ritter (Friday Night Dinner, Quantum Of Solace), Adelayo Adedayo (Origin, Some Girls) and Ralph Ineson (Harry Potter, Game Of Thrones) have joined the cast of The Capture.
Telemundo Deportes Launches First-Ever U.S. Spanish-Language Esports ChannelMarch 6, 2019Telemundo Deportes announced today it launched the first-ever Spanish-language esports channel in the U.S. offering fans more than 2,000 streaming hours of content a year featuring exclusive streamers, short-form content and competitions. The channel is available via livestream onTwitch and YouTube (click on links to access channel.)