Natalie Prass Releases Amazon Original Cover of 'Wild Horses'January 9, 2019Today, Natalie Prass released an Amazon Original cover of Prefab Sprout's 'Wild Horses.' Listen to 'Wild Horses' today only available to stream and purchase on Amazon Music, and watch a live performance video of the song that was captured at Chop Suey in Seattle, WA.
Smokey Robinson To Make Special Appearance At 'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul'January 9, 2019Added to the all-star lineup, GRAMMY Award® winner Smokey Robinson will pay special tribute to his childhood friend, Aretha Franklin, at 'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.' Honoring his lifelong friend with a special appearance, he joins previously announced performers Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monáe, SZA, and BeBe Winans. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will host the unforgettable night.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce New Album, 'Signs'January 9, 2019Tedeschi Trucks Band, the unstoppable, Grammy-winning 12-piece musical juggernaut led by husband and wife Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, have announced their new album 'Signs', out February 15th on Snakefarm Records / Fantasy Records in the UK.
Guitarist Jonathon Long to Hold a Live Album RecordingJanuary 9, 2019Guitarist Jonathon Long picked his beloved hometown of Baton Rouge for a Live Album Recording, happening Friday, January 18, at Phil Brady's Blues Club, 4848 Government St. 8pm. Free. Info: (225) 927-3786 or visit https://www.facebook.com/philbradys.bar/.
Comedy Records to Release THE AMAZING GREG STONEJanuary 9, 2019Comedy Records is proud to announce the upcoming comedy album release of Greg Stone's The Amazing Greg Stone, out February 15, 2019 wherever comedy albums are sold. Recorded at the Creek and the Cave, Stone pontificates on the subjects of being a sensitive comedian in a hospital ER, Ikea furniture assembly, his first foray into pot consumption, and the absolute absurdity of the notion that being gay is a choice. He exhibits a warmth and honest demeanor that audiences immediately are drawn into, while simultaneously busting guts on each punchline.
Armada Music to Host First-Ever Showcase at Eurosonic NoorderslagJanuary 9, 2019For the first time ever, Armada Music is bringing its own event to Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), one of the foremost music conferences and festivals in the Netherlands. On Friday, January 18, the world's biggest independent dance music label will host its 'Armada Invites' showcase in Groningen-based night club Oost with performances from Belgian talents Stereoclip and Nico Morano.
88GLAM Release 2019 Canada Tour DatesJanuary 9, 2019Canadian Hip-Hop Duo, 88Glam announced the dates for their 2019 Canadian concert tour featuring twelve performances in an eighteen-day period this January.
Comedy Central UK to Premiere RUSSELL HOWARD AND MUM: GLOBETROTTERSJanuary 9, 2019Following 2016 and 2018's incredible adventures in the USA, Russell Howard and his mum Ninette Howard return to our screens with a trip to the world's largest continent for a taste of Asia. The highly anticipated 6 x 60 minute series (twice the length of series one and two's 30-minutes episodes) premieres on Comedy Central UK on the 23rd of January at 10pm. The first two series reached 3.7M individuals, with the first series being the highest rated new commission on the channel the year it launched. After achieving as much as +241% on the 16-34s slot average and +172% on the adults slot average, series three and four were commissioned with extended episodes.
Post Malone, Drake, Ariana Grande Among Nominees for the 2019 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDSJanuary 9, 2019iHeartMedia and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced today the nominees for the 2019 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS airing Thursday, March 14 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The event also will be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.
Copeland to Perform at Gramercy TheatreJanuary 9, 2019Copeland will be stopping by Gramercy Theatre in New York, NY on April 18 as part of their winter tour with From Indian Lakes and Many Room. For a full list of tour dates, please see below.
Melissa McCarthy to Receive the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild's Distinguished Artisan AwardJanuary 9, 2019Emmy®Award-winning actress Melissa McCarthy will receive this year's Distinguished Artisan Award at the 6th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) celebrating her prolific acting career and the plethora of characters she embraces. McCarthy is the first female artist to receive this award. The black-tie awards gala, honoring both make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater, returns to the NOVO in L.A. Live on Saturday, February 16, 2019. The announcement was made today by Sue Cabral-Ebert, President of IATSE Local 706.
SeedInvest Launches First LGBTQ Campaign for First Queer Streaming Network, RevryJanuary 8, 2019First global LGBTQ+ streaming network, Revry, makes investing in the queer community a family affair by launching an equity crowdfunding campaign on SeedInvest (https://www.seedinvest.com/revry/seed). Revry's streaming network brings the queer experience to the world through its diverse mix of films, series, music, podcasts and originals. Revry is committed to inclusion and creating a space for all voices in the LGBTQ+ community to be seen and heard.
James Badge Dale To Star in Starz's HIGHTOWNJanuary 8, 2019James Badge Dale has been cast as the male lead in Hightown, Starz's drama series from Rebecca Cutter, Gary Lennon and Jerry Bruckheimer TV. According to Deadline, Dale will star opposite Monica Raymund.
DIE FAST to Release New Album 'Welcome To Hollywood'January 8, 2019The band DIE FAST have decided to celebrate the New Year with a surprise release of a new album WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD featuring nine tracks of filth-spewing, rapid-fire punk rock. Mixed by Andrew Murdock (Alice Cooper, Godsmack), WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD will be available digitally on Monday, January 14.
Watsky Announces New Album, COMPLAINT, and Upcoming TourJanuary 8, 2019Watsky has announced the release of his fifth full-length album COMPLAINT, due out on January 11th, 2019. He'll be hitting the road again in 2019 on The COMPLAINT Tour – the first in support of COMPLAINT and his biggest headlining tour to date. Tickets and pre-orders are on sale now. For full dates, see below and for more information, check out georgewatsky.com/.
Jordan Peele's US is Announced as the 2019 SXSW Film Festival Opening Night FilmJanuary 8, 2019SXSW has announces the world premiere of Jordan Peele's Us as the Opening Night film for the 26th edition of the SXSW Film Festival on Friday March 8, 2019. After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare.
Luke Wilson Joins STARGIRL SeriesJanuary 8, 2019Luke Wilson has joined the DC Universe series Stargirl, according to Deadline. Wilson is set to portray mechanic-turned-superhero Pat Dugan, who pilots Stripe, a hulking 15-foot robot of his own invention.