WHITE BOY RICK Starring Matthew McConaughey Comes to Digital, Blu-ray, and DVDNovember 8, 2018Enter the corrupt world of 1980s Detroit at the height of the War on Drugs in the compelling father-son story, WHITE BOY RICK, debuting on Digital and available via the Movies Anywhere App. on December 11 and on Blu-ray and DVD December 25 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on true events, WHITE BOY RICK tells the moving story of a blue-collar father, played by Academy Award® winner Matthew McConaughey (2013, Best Actor, Dallas Buyers Club,) and his teenage son, played by newcomer Richie Merritt. Fifteen-year-old Rick Wershe Jr., dubbed “White Boy Rick”, becomes the youngest FBI informant in history, and later a drug dealer, manipulated by the very system meant to protect him, abandoned by his FBI handlers, and sentenced to life in prison.
Eva Shockey Hosts LAST MAN STANDING Thanksgiving Marathon on WGN AmericaNovember 8, 2018Grab a seat at the table with Mike Baxter (Tim Allen) and his family for a Thanksgiving marathon hosted by outdoor lifestyle influencer Eva Shockey. This holiday season, Eva invites viewers into her home as she shares tips for cooking a field-to-table dinner, thoughts on decorating for the holiday season, expert commentary on how to shoot a bow, and views all things outdoors. Starting Thursday, November 22 at 7/6c, WGN America will air six hours of the nature-loving, family-favorite sitcom.
The Music Center Honored Joni Mitchell with Two Sold Out ConcertsNovember 8, 2018Honoring one of the world's most revered artists, The Music Center celebrated Joni Mitchell on November 6 and 7, 2018, with two all-star concerts - JONI 75: A Birthday Celebration Live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - and an exclusive gala, co-hosted with Vanity Fair and its editor Radhika Jones, which feted her 75th birthday and raised funds for The Music Center's artistic programming, specifically free and low cost programming for underserved communities. The concerts featured performances by Brandi Carlile; Glen Hansard; Emmylou Harris; Norah Jones; Chaka Khan; Diana Krall; Kris Kristofferson; Los Lobos with La Marisoul, Cesar Castro & Xochi Flores; Graham Nash; Seal; James Taylor; and Rufus Wainwright. The artists lit up the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage performing Mitchell's songs, which spanned all stages of her career. Co-musical directors Brain Blade and Jon Cowherd provided the evenings' musical arrangements.
Transform Films to Hold World Premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST with Aasif Mandvi at DOC NYCNovember 8, 2018TRANSFORM FILMS® is partnering with The 9th Annual DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, to hold the world premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST, a new short documentary in which The Daily Show alumni Aasif Mandvi uses humor to promote tolerance and tackle anti-Muslim sentiment (USA, 7 min.). Directed by Samia Khan, and executive produced by Nick Stuart and CarolAnne Dolan, of Transform Films, The Accidental Activist is launching as part of DOC NYC's 'Shorts: The Big Apple,' a program of seven films that explore New York City from the lives of immigrant cabbies to the World Trade Center memorial. The screenings are followed by a Q&A with Mandvi, Khan and film directors. To purchase tickets, go to docnyc.net or click here.
CMT Announces Year-Long Mentorship Program for the Industry's Next Rising StarsNovember 8, 2018On the heels of CMT's highest ratings in four years* and, in continuation of its long-running history of supporting country music's emerging artists, the network today announced a first-of-its-kind, year-long mentorship program for the industry's next rising stars. The network will extend its Artist Discovery initiative by hosting 12 unsigned emerging country artists in its CMT Studio in Nashville over one year to record demos with country's leading producers in effort to launch their careers. Once the demos are recorded, each artist will have an opportunity to learn from mentors comprised of industry leaders - ranging from Grammy-winners to music label executives.
NBC Sports Group and the Royal Meeting Partner on Six-Year Media Rights ExtensionNovember 8, 2018NBC Sports Group and the Royal Meeting in Ascot, Berkshire, England – one of the most prestigious horse racing meets in the world – have reached a six-year agreement to extend NBC Sports Group's exclusive United States media rights to the event through 2025. Royal Ascot made its U.S. television debut on NBCSN in 2017.
Ben Poole to Embark on a UK TourNovember 8, 2018International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer and songwriter Ben Poole Kicks off his November/December 2018 UK Tour at the Brighton Latest Music Bar on Wednesday 21st November. The tour follows the release of Ben's new studio album Anytime You Need Me, released on Friday 14th September via Manhaton Records. The new album follows Ben's critically acclaimed albums Time Has Come (2016) and Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Recorded by the BBC in 2014). Tickets are available via http://benpooleband.com/live.
ABC News to Premiere MEGHAN'S NEW LIFE: THE REAL PRINCESS DIARIESNovember 8, 2018ABC News takes an up-close look at Meghan Markle's royal beginnings as the Duchess of Sussex in a prime-time special 'Meghan's New Life: The Real Princess Diaries.' Exploring how Meghan has been adjusting in the first weeks and months after her wedding, the one-hour special on her new life, new role and new family airs THURSDAY, NOV. 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.
Zach Deputy Kicks Off Fall 2018 TourNovember 8, 2018This fall, soulful and innovative multi-instrumentalist and singer Zach Deputy will hit the ground running on a 18 city east coast US tour! Concertgoers can look forward to a unique live music experience. Zach plays a different set every night as an ultimate expression of living in the moment, with the hopes of opening windows to people's souls to remind them of how good it feels to be alive.
FOX Reclaims Demo Crown in Tight Ratings Race on WednesdayNovember 8, 2018FOX (4.375 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) pulled back in front on Wednesday with new episodes of 'Empire' (5.024 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.5, #2) and 'Star' (3.725 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T7).
Island Prolific/Atlantic Records Welcomes AyanisNovember 8, 2018Island Prolific/Atlantic Records officially welcomes Ayanis to the family. To celebrate, the rising R&B star has officially announced her debut EP, DIRECTION which is set to arrive November 16th at all DSPs and streaming services.
SINGLE Music App Announces Its Offiical ArrivalNovember 8, 2018Presenting an exciting new paradigm for direct-to-consumer music sales, SINGLE MUSIC announces its official arrival today after a soft launch this past Spring. The brand-new industry app is exclusively aligned with Shopify to enable and empower artists and labels to directly sell music via their official web sites with instant reporting to Nielsen for official Billboard chart tallying. Watch a trailer for SINGLE MUSIC here and see artist endorsement quotes below.
RED BULL MUSIC PRESENTS: EQUAL AXIS Heads to AustinNovember 8, 2018On Saturday, Dec. 15, Red Bull Music partners with Austin-based collectives Unbounded and Thank You For Sweating to transform a downtown Austin venue into an all-night party. Red Bull Music Presents: Equal Axis is a one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory experience highlighting local underground collectives, artists and creatives representing Austin's vibrant queer and arts communities. Three-dimensional art installations and striking projections provide the backdrop for a robust line-up of DJs and performances by Austin-area dancers, drag queens and aerialists.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' THE BEST OF EVERYTHING to Now Be Released on February 1stNovember 8, 2018The Best Of Everything, the first career-spanning collection of all of Tom Petty's hits with The Heartbreakers, his solo work and Mudcrutch, will now be released on February 1 via Geffen Records/UMe. The 38-track set also features two previously unreleased tracks, including the collection's lead single—an alternate version of the title track, which restores a never-heard second verse to the song that was originally recorded for the Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' 1985 album, Southern Accents.
Sandra Lynn to Make Ryman Debut and Release Christmas Wish for You'November 8, 2018Just in time for the holiday season, country music up-and-comer, Sandra Lynn, will be releasing an original Christmas song, “My Christmas Wish for You” via iTunes, Spotify and all digital and streaming services on Monday, November 19th. The encouraging and hopeful track can easily be placed within the cannon of modern holiday classics. Lynn's warm vocal backed by the simple instrumental throughout the song creates an embracing feeling of comfort from the first note.
Travel Channel to Premiere MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM SPECIAL: JFK ASSASSINATIONNovember 8, 2018It is the single most debated event of the 20th century: the JFK Assassination. According to the official story, Lee Harvey Oswald killed President Kennedy, and he acted alone. But today, one in three Americans believes there was a conspiracy to kill the president and to cover it up. In “Mysteries at the Museum Special: JFK Assassination,” premiering on Wednesday, November 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, host Don Wildman travels to Dallas to reopen the investigation. He'll bring eyewitnesses to the assassination back to the very spot they stood on November 22, 1963. He'll dust off 50-year-old findings and conduct new experiments to see how they hold up. And, he'll examine brand new evidence to help solve the greatest mystery of them all: did Oswald really do it?