BRUTUS Announce New Album 'Nest'January 23, 2019Today, BRUTUS strike with their arresting and ethereal new track, 'War' -- the lead single and centerpiece off their upcoming, sophomore album, Nest. 'War' marks a turning point in the band's trajectory. Dense with emotion and self-realization, the rawness of isolation, the bleakness of taking stock alone. BRUTUS have also shared an intimate and stripped down live session of 'War', which captures Stefanie Mannaerts utterly, breathtaking drum and vocal performance at Rain City Recorders.
MR. PEANUT to Make Super Bowl Ad Debut with Alex RodriguezJanuary 23, 2019For the first time ever, MR. PEANUT will star in a PLANTERS Super Bowl ad that shows just how far he is willing to go to give fans a reliably crunchy and satisfying salty snack that delivers on their cravings in their greatest moments of need. This time, the fan in need happens to be baseball legend Alex Rodriguez.
Mike Edel Announces New Studio Album 'Threshholds'January 23, 2019eattle, WA and British Columbia-based musician Mike Edel has recently announced his brand new studio album titled THRESHOLDS. Recorded with Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan & Sara) and being released on Friday, March 1 via PENNANT, THRESHOLDS (pre-order), presents itself as a compelling departure for Edel who after adopting a consistency-is-boring mantra and spending a tireless year in the studio has evolved his sound into his most intriguing set of music yet. From the radio rocker “Houdini” to the indie-pop chiller “Go With You,” and with the CBC Music Top 10, thirties-are-the-new-twenties anthem “31,” Edel reveals stand-alone singles that illustrate a uniform theme throughout the 10-song effort.
Caetano Veloso to Reissue Self-Titled Debut AlbumJanuary 23, 2019Caetano Veloso will reissue his 1968 self-titled debut album, to be released March 8, 2019 via Third Man Records. This will be the first authorized North American vinyl issue of this seminal album. Third Man has partnered with Vinyl Me, Please for the exclusive limited version of the album -- learn more about the limited version HERE, and pre-order the standard black version HERE.

Guitarist Sharon Isbin and Philanthropist Jeffrey Gural Honored at The Little Orchestra Society Winter GalaJanuary 23, 2019The Little Orchestra Society's® (LOS) Winter Gala on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:30pm will mark the organization's 71st Anniversary Season and will honor two individuals whose work supports LOS' mission of music education and community service, multi GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin and philanthropist Jeffrey. Hosted by WQXR broadcaster and producer Elliott Forrest, the Gala will take place at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street, and is a celebration of one of New York City's premier cultural institutions offering classical music programming for children and families. Proceeds from the Gala will support LOS' powerful music learning and community engagement programs central to the mission of the Orchestra. LOS' acclaimed Musical Connections® program teaches music composition to the youngest public school students across New York City and in doing so, seeks to transform lives and unite communities through music.
WGN America Renews the Jerry O'Connell Comedy, CARTER for a Second SeasonJanuary 23, 2019WGN America, Sony Pictures Television's networks, and Canada's CTV announced today the renewal of the comedic procedural series Carter for a second season, starring Jerry O'Connell (Billions), Sydney Poitier Heartsong (Chicago P.D.) and Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black). Andy Berman(Psych, Rosewood) joins Carter as Showrunner and Executive Producer for its sophomore season, which will return to North Bay, Ontario to commence production this spring. Series creator Garry Campbell (Kids in The Hall, MADtv) returns as an executive producer and writer on the series.
PBS to Air Live From Lincoln Center's Presentation of PIPELINE on February 8January 23, 2019In honor of Black History month, the Live from Lincoln Center presentation of PIPELINE will air Friday, February 8 at 9 p.m. on PBS*. Produced in partnership with BroadwayHD, PIPELINE depicts a mother's hopes for her son and their clash with an educational system rigged against him. The powerful work was originally staged at Lincoln Center Theater in 2017 to wide critical acclaim, and was hailed as "potent and intensely acted" by the New York Times, and confirmed Dominique Morisseau's "reputation as a playwright of piercing eloquence".
JUDGE JERRY Sells in 90% of US for Syndication DebutJanuary 23, 2019NBCUniversal Television Distribution has sold “Judge Jerry” to more than 90% of the country for its fall 2019 debut, it was announced today by Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.
Powabunga Festival Announces LineupJanuary 23, 2019Today, Powabunga – the inaugural music, mountain, and art festival in Vail, Colorado on March 22-23, 2019 – announces its lineup, featuring performances from viral powerhouse ZHU, Grammy-winning duo Bob Moses, Boombox, Justin Jay's Fantastic Voyage, De Lux, ISHI and more. An immersive experience spanning the festival stage, the slopes of world-class Vail Mountain, and parts in between, Powabunga highlights Colorado's uniquely vibrant mountain culture and the stunning beauty of the Vail Valley. With two nights of music at Ford Park, large scale pop-up art installations, exclusive apres ski and post show after-parties, and an over-the-top Costume Ski-Stravaganza, Powabunga promises a fun-filled weekend celebrating the joyful spirit and diverse offerings of the Rocky Mountains.
The Burbank Film Festival Announces LGBTQ CategoryJanuary 23, 2019The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) has just announced the addition of an LGBTQ Inclusive Short Film Awards Category promoting equality and encouraging the next generation of filmmakers. LGBTQ Short Films joins 20 other BIFF submission categories including Feature Films, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Horror, Faith-based, Sci-Fi, Student and Foreign films among others.
NBC Takes the Ratings Top Spot Tuesday with THIS IS USJanuary 23, 2019NBC (7.137 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) was still the network to beat on Tuesday with new episodes from 'Ellen's Game of Games' (7.488 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2), 'This Is Us' (8.116 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) and 'New Amsterdam' (5.807 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.0, #5).
FOSSE/VERDON to Premiere on FX on April 9January 23, 2019FX's highly-anticipated Fosse/Verdon limited series will premiere Tuesday, April 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President, Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks.

GRAMMY Museum Presents 'Diamond In A Rhinestone World: The Costumes Of Dolly Parton'January 23, 2019Eight-time GRAMMY® winner, Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and Oscar-nominated artist Dolly Parton has been widely renowned as not just a music legend, but a fashion icon. To showcase iconic costumes and pieces from her personal archive, the GRAMMY Museum® proudly presents Diamond In A Rhinestone World: The Costumes Of Dolly Parton presented by City National Bank, which will be the first exhibit Parton has had in the United States outside of her Tennessee theme park Dollywood. The exhibit will open on Feb. 4, when Parton will discuss stories and the history behind these costumes at the Museum's Clive Davis Theater as part of an exclusive Town Hall Program. The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 5 and will run through March 17. Additionally, Parton will be honored at the 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute on Friday, Feb. 8. The tribute will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center two nights prior to the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
Nicolas Cage to Star in COLOR OUT OF SPACEJanuary 23, 2019SpectreVision, the boutique genre division of Company X, and ACE Pictures announced today that principal photography will begin next month on COLOR OUT OF SPACE. Starring Nicolas Cage, the film will be directed by Richard Stanley -- his first feature in over twenty years. Based on the novella by H.P. Lovecraft, COLOR OUT OF SPACE will reunite Cage with SpectreVision, the company behind the critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2018 film MANDY. The film will also star Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck, RED SPARROW), Tommy Chong (UP IN SMOKE), Elliot Knight (DC's Titans), Julian Hilliard (The Haunting of Hill House) and Q'Orianka Kilcher (The Alienist, DORA THE EXPLORER).