The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival to Take Place March 22-28January 2, 2019The 34th annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival – the third longest running festival of its kind in North America – will present 11 award-winning and critically acclaimed films from around the world including Australia, Israel, Germany, Poland, Austria, Canada and the United States.
Bar/None Records to Release Two New Alex Chilton AlbumsJanuary 2, 2019February 8 will see Bar/None Records' release of From Memphis to New Orleans and Songs From Robin Hood Lane, thought-provoking looks at an often overlooked period of alternative rock icon Alex Chilton's long, curious career. Alex was at the height of his cult fame in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s when he made these recordings. It is some of his best most honest work oddly neglected for some time but delivered here for enthusiasts and neophytes alike. All these recordings have been out of print for decades.
BROHUG Releases 'Swag/Vamos' EPJanuary 2, 2019BROHUG delivers a galvanizing pair of singles on their Swag/Vamos EP, premiered on Billboard. 'Swag' sees the trio set the pace by combining soulful vocals with a driving drop, while 'Vamos' takes an aggressive big room approach to their signature brand of bass house.
VIDEO: Will Roland Wants to Bring 1776 Back to BroadwayJanuary 2, 2019Will Roland joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning to discuss his return to Broadway as the star in the new musical, 'Be More Chill,' his real-life take on high school, how social media has affected theatre, and what Broadway revival he'd love to star in. During the interview he spoke about 1776 saying, 'I love 1776. It's a great show that does not get enough credit. It's all about this short, loud man screaming America into existence.'
Netflix Names Spencer Neumann Chief Financial OfficerJanuary 2, 2019Netflix Inc. announced today that Spencer Neumann is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer. Neumann is an accomplished media and financial executive who was most recently CFO of Activision Blizzard and previously held several senior positions at the The Walt Disney Company. He succeeds David Wells who served as CFO since 2010.
Bring Home the Foot-Stomping Box Office Sensation BOHEMIAN RHAPSODYJanuary 2, 2019Celebrate the iconic and heart pounding music of Queen and Freddie Mercury with the highest-grossing biopic of all-time when Bohemian Rhapsody comes to Digital and Movies Anywhere January 22 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD February 12. Fans can experience the story behind the band and the making of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the #1 streamed song of the 20th century and other favorites like “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” “We are the Champions” and more, for a music adventure that will make you laugh, sing, dance and cry.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Presents Gilberto Santa RosaJanuary 2, 2019New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Gilberto Santa Rosa, one of the most esteemed salsa artists of his time. He is a six-time GRAMMY Award winner and has had 12 consecutive No. 1 albums, more than any artist in tropical music history.
Queer|Art Announces Queer|Art|Film 'Winter's a Drag' Season at IFC CenterJanuary 2, 2019Queer|Art, the New York City-based non-profit supporting the creative and professional development of LGBTQ artists, is pleased to announce the Winter 2019 season of Queer|Art|Film at IFC Center, presented by HBO. Queer|Art|Film is a monthly screening series in which some of New York's most unique artists present and discuss the films that have most inspired them. This season Queer Art's flipping the script by inviting four celebrated drag queens to present and discuss films that have inspired their craft in post-screening kikis. Curated by Adam Baran and Brooklyn drag diva Lady Quesadilla, this season entitled 'Winter's a Drag,' serves as the sequel to the 2014 Summer of Drag season. A full itinerary follows. All screenings begin at 8pm.
Highlights In Jazz Announces its 47th All-Star SeasonJanuary 2, 2019Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series. For almost a half century, the Jack Kleinsinger-produced events have brought together a multitude of beloved jazz musicians spanning an eclectic mix of generations and styles. The 2019 season is no exception, with four stellar concerts featuring some of the brightest luminaries in jazz today.
Freeform's GROWN-ISH and Scholly Announce $125,000 Student Loan PayoffJanuary 2, 2019To celebrate the second season of “grown-ish,” premiering TONIGHT, JAN. 2 (8:00 p.m. EST), Freeform has teamed with the scholarship app Scholly to announce a student loan payoff of up to $125,000 for current students and graduates with an outstanding loan balance. Acknowledging that student loans have crippled a generation of young Americans and are keeping them from achieving their dreams, the program aims to help student loan borrowers pay off debts that may be holding them back from living their best lives. Thus far, Scholly has helped students win over $100 million dollars in scholarships and aided many in reducing their debt.
FOX, NBC Share Demo Honors on Tuesday NightJanuary 2, 2019FOX (2.554 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T1) and NBC (2.917 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T1) shared the demo crown on the opening night of 2019 as the former served up new episodes of 'Lethal Weapon' (3.368 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T2) and 'The Gifted' (1.740 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T4).
Jessica Chastain, Sam Rockwell Announced as First Presenters for the GOLDEN GLOBESJanuary 2, 2019Jessica Chastain, Golden Globe Award winner as Best Actress, Drama, for Zero Dark Thirty, and five-time Golden Globe nominee, and Sam Rockwell Golden Globe Award winner in 2018 as Best Supporting Actor in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and nominated again this year for Best Supporting Actor for Vice, are set to present at the upcoming 76th Golden Globe Awards on January 6th, 2019.
Marmalade Vocal Legend Dean Ford Passes AwayJanuary 2, 2019It is with great regret to announce the sudden passing on December 31, 2018 of Dean Ford, aka Thomas McAleese, the former Marmalade lead vocalist of countless hit songs over the latter 60s and early 70s era, most notably the iconic ballad “Reflections Of My Life,” his co-write with Junior Campbell. That song lives in the hearts of many and was a soothing lament for many a Vietnam veteran. He had just recently released a solo double CD entitled This Scottish Heart, often stating “this is so exciting,” as the reviews poured in.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Acquires Ashton Kutcher's APlus.comJanuary 2, 2019Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (“CSS Entertainment”) (Nasdaq: CSSE), a growing media company building online video on-demand (“VOD”) networks that provide positive and entertaining video content for all screens, today announced the acquisition of APlus.com (“A Plus”), the digital media company co-founded and chaired by Ashton Kutcher for $15 million in cash and stock.