THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT's 'Shutdown Mug' Available NowJanuary 18, 2019THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT's “Shutdown Mug” is now available for purchase at www.colbertlateshow.com/shutdownmug. 100% of THE LATE SHOW's profits will go directly to Chef José Andrés' nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, which is providing free meals to federal workers and their families during the government shutdown. Stephen Colbert announced the sale of the mugs, which read “Don't Even Talk To Me Until I've Had My Paycheck,” during last night's episode of THE LATE SHOW.
Naoko Yamada's A SILENT VOICE Back in U.S. Cinemas for Two Days OnlyJanuary 18, 2019 ELEVEN Arts and Fathom Events are proud to announce the return of director Naoko Yamada's stunningly animated coming-of-age drama “A Silent Voice.” The hit Japanese film is a moving depiction of the struggles of adolescence told through its memorable characters and beautiful animation. In addition to the full feature, attendees will view a short feature and interview with the dub voice of Shoko Nishimiya, Lexi Cowden, from a deaf community group, where she talks about her experience and how it relates to the film.
Dani Bell and the Tarantist Releases 'Wide Eyed' LPJanuary 18, 2019Dani Bell and the Tarantist is an American rock band based in San Diego, California, led by singer-songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dani Bell. Inspired by the early days of Motown, Dani Bell and the Tarantist creates a modern style of dreamy psychedelic pop. The band records and tours as part of the Redwoods Music record label and musicians collective, which adapts Bell's bedroom compositions into intimate songs with expansive arrangements.
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup for Performance at LA's The WilternJanuary 18, 2019Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its performance in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on February 1 as well as shows in Durham, Chicago and Detroit. The shows feature special guests Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Sarah Silverman, Lord Huron, Jason Isbell, Death Cab for Cutie, Tank and the Bangas, Eighth Blackbird and more.
Russian-American Violinist Yevgeny Kutik Launches 'Meditations on Family'January 18, 2019Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik, known for his “dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique” (The New York Times), launches a new commissioning and recording project titled Meditations on Family today with the release of Christopher Cerrone's Flight to Limbo, available via Marquis Classics from all major streaming services. Kutik has commissioned eight composers to translate a personal family photo into a short musical miniature for violin and various ensemble. He envisions the project as a living archive of new works inspired by memories and tradition. One new piece will come out each Friday, and the full EP will be released on March 8, 2019. The recordings were produced by four-time Grammy winner Jesse Lewis.
Vicetone Drops New Single & Official Music Video For 'Fences'January 18, 2019Fresh off a massive sold-out show in Montreal at New City Gas on New Year's eve, Dutch production duo Vicetone - aka Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool - have unveiled their slick new anthem, 'Fences'. The single is a powerful production led by the vocal talents of Matt Wertz, an acclaimed singer/songwriter who has previously toured with Jason Mraz. 'Fences' is set for release on January 18th, the track precedes the drop of the duo's forthcoming 'Elements' EP, which is set for release on February 22nd.
Mary Bragg Releases Optimistic New Song 'The Right Track'January 18, 2019Acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriter and 'Americana Queen' (Noisey) Mary Bragg will release her new album Violets as Camouflage on March 1st via Tone Tree Music. Self-produced and self-engineered at her home studio, the fourteen-song collection was recently hailed by Billboard as 'the most intensely personal Bragg has ever written.' Both beautiful and blunt, it's the work of an artist only just beginning to embrace the full range of her talents. Today Bragg released her optimistic new song 'The Right Track,' which promises that hard work will be rewarded in the long run while encouraging patience when faced with self-doubt.
BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION Will Return With Multiplatform CoverageJanuary 18, 2019The multiplatform coverage of BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION that fans came to love last year – including the BIG BROTHER live feeds – will return for the second season following BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION's two-night premiere event, Monday, Jan. 21 and Tuesday, Jan. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The live feeds will begin following the west coast broadcast on Tuesday, Jan. 22. CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER AFTER DARK premieres on Pop on Tuesday, Jan. 22 (12:00-3:00 AM, ET/PT) with continuous live, late night coverage seven nights a week leading into the finale.

American Masters Celebrates Sammy Davis, Jr. and Charley Pride in Honor of Black History MonthJanuary 18, 2019This February, for Black History Month, American Masters profiles two iconic performers who broke new ground in entertainment as the Civil Rights movement gathered momentum in America: Sammy Davis, Jr., and Charley Pride. American Masters – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me, the first major film documentary to examine the performer's vast career and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th-century America, premieres nationwide Tuesday, February 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) and is available on DVD the same day through PBS Distribution. The PBS broadcast also features 20 minutes of exclusive bonus performance footage spanning Davis' 50-year career after the documentary. American Masters – Charley Pride: I'm Just Me premieres nationwide Friday, February 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings). Both films will be available to stream the day after their respective broadcast premieres viapbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.
VIDEO: Hulu Releases the Trailer for PEN15January 18, 2019School is almost in session and Hulu has shared the official trailer for the hilarious new original comedy series PEN15. All 10 episodes will premiere Friday, February 8, only on Hulu.
VIDEO: Get Ready for Showtime's New Late-Night Series, DESUS & MEROJanuary 18, 2019SHOWTIME debuted the official poster for DESUS & MERO, the weekly half-hour late-night series starring Desus Nice and The Kid Mero. The network's first ever weekly late-night talk show will premiere on Thursday, February 21 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and air on Thursday nights from New York City. SHOWTIME will feature popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more. The poster was photographed on location in the Bronx.
CBS Tops Ratings in Viewers but Splits Demos with ABC on ThursdayJanuary 18, 2019CBS (7.932 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T1) was the top draw on Thursday with its lineup of 'The Big Bang Theory' (13.177 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.3, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (11.397 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.7, #3), 'Mom' (8.535 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T4), 'Fam' (6.016 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.0, #7) and a repeat 'SWAT' (4.234 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #14).
Death Cab for Cutie to Return to the Hollywood BowlJanuary 18, 2019The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced today that Death Cab for Cutie will return to the Hollywood Bowl for a performance on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Car Seat Headrest will open.
Damon Johnson to Release New Album, 'Memoirs of an Uprising'January 18, 2019 Today, Double Dragon Records reveals the artwork and release date for Memoirs of an Uprising, the self-produced new album from singer/songwriter/guitarist, Damon Johnson. The album is set for release on March 8, 2019 with pre-orders beginning January 25, 2019. Fans who pre-order Memoirs of an Uprising will receive the album's debut single, “Shivering Shivering,” as an instant grat track. Orders for a limited edition Red Vinyl pressing of the album can be placed here.
Showtime Documentary Films Acquires North American Rights to WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MENJanuary 18, 2019Showtime Documentary Films dives deeper into the music documentary space with the acquisition of North American rights to WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN, a four-part limited docuseries from filmmaker Sacha Jenkins (BURN MOTHERF*CKER, BURN!) that transcends the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and intimate family portrait. The first two episodes of the series will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, January 28, and the full series will air on SHOWTIME later this spring. WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN is a Mass Appeal production in association with Endeavor Content. Peter J. Scalettar, Peter Bittenbender and Chris Gary serve as executive producers.