New York Composers to Premiere New Music at Fordham University Concert SeriesNovember 14, 2018String Quartet New York, Fordham University's (Fordham) annual series featuring contemporary works by New York City composers, will take place Friday, November 16 at Fordham's Lowenstein Building. The concert is curated by Lawrence Kramer (Kramer), Distinguished Professor of English and Music at Fordham. Kramer has long provided artistic oversight to several compelling concert series that extend and challenge traditional classical forms, founding the Voices Up! vocal concert series at Fordham nearly 10 years ago.
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Presents THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMASNovember 14, 2018The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is proud to present The Andy Kim Christmas on December 20, marking the first time this legendary holiday show will play in Ontario outside of Toronto. The Andy Kim Christmas has been gathering friends and fans to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community in Toronto for the past 13 years, with a Canadian 'who's who' line-up of musical guests, with all proceeds going to charity. The annual concert event is the brainchild of music legend, and the evening's headline performer, Andy Kim.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY with Dwayne JohnsonNovember 14, 2018Based on a true story, FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test.
VIDEO: Migos Sing Some Carpool Karaoke on THE LATE LATE SHOWNovember 14, 2018James Corden links up with Quavo, Offset and Takeoff - the trio that make up Migos - for a drive through Los Angeles singing their biggest songs. James also apologizes for contributing to the destruction of the dab, and Migos uses some of the large amount of cash they brought for the ride for a quick shopping spree.
YouTube Original Series ORIGIN Now StreamingNovember 14, 2018The YouTube Original series ORIGIN, an intergalactic space thriller starring Tom Felton [Harry Potter film franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes] and Natalia Tena [Harry Potter film franchise, Game of Thrones], is available NOW on YouTube Premium.
CJ Solar Accepts First ASCAP AwardNovember 14, 2018CJ Solar kicked off the week chatting with numerous radio stations about his “American Girls” single and accepting his first ASCAP Award for co-writing Morgan Wallen's “Up Down” single, and he will wrap up the week performing at the Tiger One Village tailgate event prior to the LSU vs. Rice football game on Saturday.
Netflix Acquires Chiwetel Ejiofor's THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WINDNovember 14, 2018Netflix has acquired global rights (excluding Japan, China and UK free TV rights) to The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, the directorial debut of Academy Award® nominee and BAFTA Award winner Chiwetel Ejiofor. The British film is based on the bestselling book of the same name written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. Ejiofor wrote the screenplay.
South Korean Drama, DEFAULT, to Make Its North American DebutNovember 13, 2018South Korean drama, “Default,” makes its North American debut on November 29 at CGV Cinemas LA and Buena Park, in cities across the U.S. on November 30, and in Canada on December 7. The film takes a look back at a difficult time for South Korea – the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. “Default” is directed by CHOI Kook-hee, who was awarded the Best Debut award at the Fantasia International Film Festival for his feature debut in 2016, “Split.” CHOI is back to present us with an enthralling storyline and a sense of emotional connection to a time when the country was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Comes to BostonNovember 13, 2018Emerson Colonial Theatre announces the newest event to the roster of programming in the opening season: The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular will light up the historic venue Friday, March 29, 2019 at 8pm as part of the Anheuser-Busch Concert series. An evening that promises guests the opportunity to experience the original music of Pink Floyd as they've never seen before, the laser light show comes to Boston after playing to sellout audiences around the globe.
Hippie Sabotage Announce 2019 North American TourNovember 13, 2018Fresh off the back of their widely successful 'Lost California' tour, chillwave meets trap duo Hippie Sabotage have announced their 2019 tour, 'The Beautiful Beyond', with the sibling producers set to head on a mammoth 30-date schedule across North America.
PBS to Premiere JOHN LEGUIZAMO'S ROAD TO BROADWAY This FridayNovember 13, 2018John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway follows the always provocative Leguizamo as he prepares for his most challenging theatrical quest yet - cramming 3,000 years of Latino history into 90 minutes of stage time for his one man show. With extraordinary access to his creative process, the film traces the evolution of his latest success, Tony-nominated play Latin History for Morons, from its challenging premise through its triumphant debut. A special co-presentation of Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting's VOCES, John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway, directed by Ben DeJesus, premieres nationwide Friday, November 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The film will be available for streaming on November 17 at pbs.org/gperf and on PBS apps.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is Queen's Highest-Charting Album in 38 YearsNovember 13, 2018Forget about the king, it's good to be QUEEN: the iconic rock band scored its highest-charting album in 38 years with the Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack (Hollywood Records), which surged from No. 25 to No. 3 on The Billboard 200 (a 187% increase) and is currently No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 and Top Rock Albums charts.
Disney Channel's ANDI MACK to Present a Gun Safety StorylineNovember 13, 2018The critically acclaimed series 'Andi Mack' will present a story arc on gun safety in two new episodes airing FRIDAY, NOV. 16, and FRIDAY, NOV. 30, (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST/PST) on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Disney Channel programmers developed the episodes under the consultancy of the child development experts at The Brady Center and Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S), a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center. The episodes include a public service announcement about gun safety.
Brookfield Place New York Announces Holiday 2018 Event Line UpNovember 13, 2018New York announces its Holiday 2018 lineup of seasonally-inspired events at the scenic waterfront venue. With free and festive programming throughout the holiday season, there is something for everyone, with activities including performances of The Nutcracker and the returns of Luminaries and The Rink, the only one in New York City to partner with US Olympians. Brookfield Place creates these events to delight visitors and bring the community together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the downtown hub. Brookfield Place's dynamic holiday programming is complemented by its signature shops, diverse dining destinations and endless amenities.