PBS to Premiere Eugene Jarecki's THE KING, About Elvis and AmericaDecember 19, 2018Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki takes the King's 1963 Rolls-Royce on a musical road trip across America. From Tupelo to Memphis to New York, Las Vegas, and countless points between, the journey explores the rise and fall of Elvis as a metaphor for the country he left behind. What emerges is a visionary portrait of the state of the American dream and a penetrating look at how the hell we got here. The King premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 28, 2019, 9:00-10:30PM ET (check local listings) on PBS.
MIND FIELD Revisits The Stanford Prison Experiment in New EpisodeDecember 19, 2018The Stanford Prison Experiment is arguably the most famous psychology experiment ever conducted. A cornerstone of every Intro Psychology textbook, the mythology of this famous study has captured the public imagination for 47 years, spawning movies and television shows, even driving public policy. The experiment claimed to prove that good, normal people, when put into a situation that overwhelms them have the capacity for evil, anti-social behavior. But the study is flawed in a multitude of ways, coming under new scrutiny as recently as this summer. But even if the methodology of the experiment was flawed, could the conclusions be true?
Apocalyptica 'Plays Metallica by Four Cellos' at the Smith CenterDecember 19, 2018Finnish rockers Apocalyptica created their own genre in 1996 and changed the landscape of heavy metal music for years to come with the cello-driven rock opus Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. Now, they are adding additional dates to their 2018-2019 world tour, including a stop at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at TheSmithCenter.com.
Buck Meek Announces Tour Dates with TwainDecember 19, 2018Buck Meek has announced tour dates with label mate Twain this February. Following the Keeled Scales' artists jaunt together, Buck will support Jeff Tweedy on his solo tour and Twain will join Rubblebucket on the road. Full details for all shows are listed below.
Netflix Set to Adapt a Film Remake of HARVEYDecember 19, 2018Netflix is set to adapt the 1950 film 'Harvey' with writers J. David Stem and David N. Weiss, according to Deadline. who are set to adapt a remake of the 1950 film. Fábrica de Cine id on board to produce this remake.
Showtime Sets Season Four Premiere Date for BILLIONSDecember 19, 2018 SHOWTIME has announced that the fourth season of the hit drama series BILLIONS will premiere on Sunday, March 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Oscar® nominee and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Paul Giamatti and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, BILLIONS is one of the network's top drama series, with season three averaging five million weekly viewers across platforms. The first three seasons of BILLIONS are available on SHOWTIME on-air, on demand and over the internet.
Bandsintown Reveals the 2018 Year In Live MusicDecember 19, 2018To close out a banner year for live music, Bandsintown reflects on the milestones and trends that defined 2018. With close to 50 Million concert-going fans and over 500,000 registered artists on the platform, Bandsintown is the most trusted source of concert discovery and a unique space for artists and fans to connect. Bandsintown believes that live music brings people together through unique communal experiences, creating happiness and understanding in the world. Featuring emerging artists like Hobo Johnson and JPEGMAFIA to household names like Ariana Grande and Twenty One Pilots... enjoy the Bandsintown 2018 Year in Review.
PaleyFest LA to Feature a PARKS AND RECREATION ReunionDecember 19, 2018The Paley Center for Media today announced the return of the premier television festival by revealing the first three selections of PaleyFest LA 2019, which will take place March 15-24, 2019, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Citi cardmembers, plus Paley Patron, Fellow, and Supporting Members will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets first during a special presale from January 15-16.
G-Eazy, Goldlink, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga and Ashe Join Lineup for MTV's SnowGlobeDecember 19, 2018Music powerhouses G-Eazy, Goldlink, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga and Ashe will perform at MTV's SnowGlobe Music Festival, the nation's premier outdoor New Year's Eve event. Tickets are going fast for the annual, three-day fest that takes place December 29-31 in South Lake Tahoe, California and welcomes more than 20,000 fans each day with a mix of musical performances, live action sports and interactive art exhibitions.
Sublime With Rome Premieres Music Video For 'Wicked Heart'December 19, 2018Ska-punk trio Sublime With Romehave just released their new music video for 'Wicked Heart'. Watch the music video premiering today exclusively with Billboard here. This is the band's first single off of their forthcoming full-length album, Blessings, out spring 2019 via 5 Music/RED MUSIC.
VIDEO: Crane Like the Bird Unveils Video for 'Wishing Cap' Featuring James Mercer of The ShinsDecember 19, 2018Revered drummer & prolific songwriter, Kyle Crane has lent his talents on tours with the likes of Neko Case and M. Ward among others as well as being the incredible drum double for the Oscar-winning film Whiplash. Crane recently announced an album of his own, Crane Like The Bird due out January 18, 2019, alongside video for lead single “Nicole,” featuring Band of Horses singer Ben Bridwell.
POV Acquires Sixth Oscar-Shortlisted Film, THE DISTANT BARKING OF DOGSDecember 19, 2018Five POV feature films and one POV Shorts documentary have made it to the shortlists of their respective categories. Minding the Gap, Dark Money, The Distant Barking of Dogs On Her Shoulders and The Silence of Others are among 15 feature films being considered for the Documentary Feature Oscar for the 91st Academy Awards. A Night at the Garden, which was produced by Field of Vision, is among ten films that will advance in the Documentary Short Subject category.
LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST Goes Retro for Concert Events in Asbury ParkDecember 19, 2018Retro pop, rock, and soul vibes will permeate a pair of the most highly anticipated annual events at LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2019, the 10-day festival (Jan. 11-21, 2019), presented by the Asbury Park Press, entering its 19th year of raising money and awareness through the awesome power of music in order to defeat Parkinson's Disease and the Parkinsonisms, ALS and PSP, in our lifetime.
Telemundo Deportes to Premiere Season Two of QUE MOMENTODecember 19, 2018Telemundo Deportes premieres season 2 of Que Momento (What a Moment) December 23 at 11 p.m. ET on Telemundo. The new season debuts with an in-depth look at three-time former welterweight world champion Antonio Margarito, his controversial “loaded' gloves and the rivalry with Miguel Cotto following the 2008 WBA welterweight title fight.