Carol Burnett to Receive First-Ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement AwardDecember 11, 2018The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today that legendary TV icon Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, aptly named the Carol Burnett Award, honoring the highest level of achievement in the medium. A five-time Golden Globe winner and the most decorated of all time in the television category, Burnett will accept the honor at the awards ceremony that will air live coast to coast on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC from The Beverly Hilton.
Meek Mill's CHAMPIONSHIPS Debuts at Number OneDecember 11, 2018CHAMPIONSHIPS, the fourth studio album from multi-platinum rapper and criminal justice reform advocate MEEK MILL is the #1 album in country. The 19 song collection sits atop the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. He's also earned his best streaming week ever to date in addition to his first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 as “Going Bad (feat. Drake) debuts at #6. The triumphant first week comes on the heels of the gold certification of CHAMPIONSHIPS album cut, “Dangerous (feat. PnB Rock & Jeremih),” which simultaneously reached #1 at Urban mainstream radio. This marks the Philadelphia rapper's second #1 album, with 2015's DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY debuting at #1, where it spent 2 consecutive weeks.
COOL LIFE to Release Debut AlbumDecember 11, 2018Cincinnati's COOL LIFE are no stranger to the world of Rock and Roll. The group made up of Alex Nauth (Foxy Shazam, The Skulx) , Cole Walsh-Davis and Sam Duff (Cadaver Dogs), Chris Harrison and Kamal Hiresh (Honeyspiders) have just unleashed their epic
new video for 'Shapeshifter,' and 'Young Demon.' The piece comes directly after their acclaimed videos for 'Waves' featuring Eric Nally (Foxy Shazam/Macklemore collaborator) and 'Repeater.'
New STAR TREK Series Returns to CaliforniaDecember 10, 2018CBS All Access' new Star Trek series starring Patrick Stewart and its Marc Cherry dramedy Why Women Kill, along with Flowers of Helvetica, will all film in California, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
TROUT Releases Self-Titled Record Through Rouge RecordsDecember 10, 2018Detroit, Michigan classic rock band TROUT has released their self-titled record to digital outlets, as well as on vinyl through Rouge Records. The band will be playing Small's Bar in Hamtramck, MI. on December 28, 2018.
J.S. Ondara Announces North American Headline TourDecember 10, 2018Rising Minneapolis-based and Nairobi-born singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara confirms a North American headline tour next March. The tour follows Ondara's recent dates supporting Lindsey Buckingham and will see Ondara making stops in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Boston, Denver, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Los Angeles and more. Tickets will be on sale this Friday, December 14. The new dates will celebrate the release of Ondara's forthcoming debut, Tales of America, out February 15 on Verve Forecast.
Sistine Stallone, Corinne Foxx Make Film Debuts in 47 METERS DOWN SequelDecember 10, 2018Corinne Foxx, Sistine Stallone, the daughters of Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone, respectively, will be making their film debuts in 47 Meters Down — Uncaged. The sequel to box office breakout 47 Meters Down, will star John Corbett (Sex In The City), Nia Long (Empire), Sophie Nelisse (The Book Thief), Foxx, Stallone, Brianne Tju (Scream TV series), Davi Santos (Polaroid) and Khylin Rhambo (Teen Wolf), according to Deadline.
CMT Announces Partnership with Live In The Vineyard Goes Country FestivalDecember 10, 2018CMT announced today that it will be the official partner for the second annual Live In The Vineyard Goes Country event, which takes place in Napa, California May 14-16. Last year, CMT attended the festival for a special edition of its flagship show “CMT Hot 20 Countdown,” and this year the network will sponsor the entire three-day event, which is one of the most sought-after tickets across the country as a private festival. Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC), taking place amidst the lush scenery of California's wine country, will give attendees exclusive access to recording artists, top tier wine makers and world-renowned chefs during a “once-in-a-lifetime” three-day event. Last year's performers included headliner Carrie Underwood and special acoustic performances by Cam, Lindsay Ell, Hunter Hayes, Jillian Jacqueline, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Jerrod Niemann, Old Dominion, Parmalee, Eric Paslay, Maggie Rose, Mitchell Tenpenny and more. The performance line-up for the 2019 event will be announced at a later date.
VIDEO: ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL Releases Newest TrailerDecember 10, 201820th Century Fox has released the latest trailer for Once Upon a Deadpool, The PG-13 re-edit of the R-rated Deadpool 2. The film will play a limited holiday theatrical engagement through December 24.
Beach Riot Releases New Single, 'Medicate For Success'December 10, 2018Brighton's Beach Riot are now streaming their fuzz-laden lead track taken from their debut EP out now via Vallance Records. These 4 songs were recorded by Blood Red Shoes' Steven Ansell who continues to be an integral part of all Beach Riot recordings.
THE FAVOURITE and THE AMERICANS Lead Critics' Choice Awards NominationsDecember 10, 2018The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced today the nominees for the 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed at the star-studded Critics' Choice Awards gala, broadcast live on The CW Network on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm ET (delayed PT).
Ariana Grande Announces New Dates for The Sweetener World TourDecember 10, 2018Multiplatinum superstar ARIANA GRANDE expands her upcoming North American The Sweetener World Tour. Second arena shows have been added in major cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and more due to overwhelming demand.
MerleFest Adds Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers to LineupDecember 10, 2018MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, April 25-28.