Gorgon City Live North American 'Escape' Tour to Conclude at Avant GardnerNovember 5, 2018After selling out their UK and European 'Kingdom' tour, Gorgon City are set to take over Brooklyn's Avant Gardner for a special live performance on Saturday, November 17 from 8pm-2am. As the last stop on their 15 date U.S. 'Escape' tour in the wake of their recently released album of the same name, the dynamic duo will finish their North American tour with a bang at one of New York's most impressive venues.
Jennifer Pappalardo Joins Showtime as Senior Vice President, PhotographyNovember 5, 2018Showtime Networks Inc. has announced that Jennifer Pappalardo has joined the company in the role of Senior Vice President, Photography. Based in Los Angeles, Pappalardo will oversee the creative direction, production and distribution of photography for SHOWTIME® and its original programming, red carpet coverage and corporate and trade events. The announcement was made today by Johanna Fuentes, Executive Vice President, Communications, to whom Pappalardo will report.
PETER HOOK & The Light Announce Fall 2019 Tour DatesNovember 5, 2018Having toured the albums from Hooky's previous bands for over eight years with multiple tours of the United States and Canada, Peter Hook & The Light have now reached the late Eighties and early Nineties albums of New Order, 'Technique' and 'Republic' which they will come to perform across fifteen stateside dates in October and November 2019.
Fathom Events to Brings CYRANO DE BERGERAC From Comédie-Française to U.S. CinemasNovember 5, 2018For the first time ever, the French play “Cyrano de Bergerac” from the Comédie-Française, comes to movie theaters across the U.S. for a special one-night event. The Comédie-Française is the most prestigious Parisian stage and American audiences will get to experience the most emblematic piece of the French repertoire and enjoy this romantic comedy in a larger-than-life-setting on the big screen.
Food Network is a Holiday Destination This DecemberNovember 5, 2018Food Network is serving up fresh and fun holiday episodes this December all month long. On Sunday, December 16th at 9pm, the gingerbread artists of Holiday Gingerbread Showdown pull out all the stops for the exciting season finale, and Holiday Baking Championship crowns the most impressive festive baker on Monday, December 17th at 9pm. Then, at 10pm competitors wow host Eddie Jackson and the judges with 3D displaysin hopes of winning the ultimate prize on the season finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge. The edible architecture is next level at the 25th annual National Gingerbread Competition as seen on the holiday special Gingerbread Giants 2 premiering Sunday, December 23rd at 9pm. On Monday, December 24th at 9pm, former Holiday Baking Championship competitors return for redemption on the 'Homecoming Special'episode. Also in primetime, don't miss premieres and themed episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple-D Nation. In daytime, Ina Garten invites special guests Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall and John DeLucaover for a special Mary Poppins episode of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Sunday, December 9th at 12:30pm. Also catch premieres and holiday episodes including Crazy Christmas Cakes, Giada's Holiday Handbook, Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, Martina's Table, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up holiday recipes, videos and how-tos that will help you impress your guests. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, KING KONG to Perform on THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBSNovember 5, 2018THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS will be anchored by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT host Kevin Frazier and correspondent Keltie Knight, live from New York City Thursday, Nov. 22 on the CBS Television Network. The parade will be broadcast 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, live ET/8:00-11:00 AM, live CT/7:00-10:00 AM, live MT/1:00 PM-4:00 PM, delayed PT.
LGBTQ Films to Play 32nd Israel Film FestivalNovember 5, 2018The critically praised and award-winning LGBTQ themed films The Cakemaker and Family in Transition will each screen at the 32nd Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, taking place November 6th – 20th. The Cakemaker, which had its U.S. premiere at last year's Festival, will have encore screenings this year in celebration of the film being named Israel's Official Selection for the 2019 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film, and the documentary Family in Transition will have its West Coast Premiere.
Facebook Watch Premieres New Series PICK, FLIP & DRIVENovember 5, 2018Get ready to make an offer to drive your dream car! In the new Facebook Watch series “Pick, Flip & Drive,” auto-auctioneer Jim Eli and his family find vintage automobiles from barns and backyards across Montana and flips them into custom-designed works of art. From vintage '50s trucks to classic '70s muscle cars, viewers watch as junkyard bound vehicles are transformed into amazing driving machines. Following the reveal, every car featured in the episode will be available for purchase on Facebook Marketplace, a place to discover, buy, and sell items. The first episode will debut on Facebook Watch on November 12 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET.
Georgi Kay Releases Debut AlbumNovember 5, 2018Georgi Kay, the stage name of the UK-born Georgina Kingsley, has been playing in bands since her early teens, but it wasn't until she lost (or won, depending on your perspective) a game of pick-up sticks meant to select her high school band's new lead singer that she discovered that she could sing.
CMA Foundation Grant Program Awards $3.5 Million to Improve Student SuccessNovember 5, 2018The CMA Foundation, the Country Music Association's national music education nonprofit, today announced its 2019 financial commitments in an ongoing effort to enrich music education programs across the country. Over the course of the next year, the CMA Foundation will invest $3.5 million in financial resources to support those working to create positive change in the lives of children through music.
Sony's 'Lost in Music' Campaign Kicks Off with A$AP FergNovember 5, 2018Sony Corporation today announced the third installment of its brand campaign, “Lost in Music,” which will feature an immersive pop-up space in New York City bringing together the very best in Sony technology and Sony Music artists. Kicking off November 15, the residency will host a weekly YouTube show, exclusive and intimate performances every week from various artists, along with the debut of an interactive song creation experience and a space to experience multi-dimensional audio technology.
Spring Awakening Music Festival Announces Dates and a New LocationNovember 5, 2018React Presents announced today the event dates and location for Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) 2019. The Midwest's largest all-electronic music festival, SAMF will return to Chicago for its eighth year on June 7th through 9th. As SAMF's home for the last three years, Addams/Medill Park, will be under construction throughout the spring, the festival is proud to reveal its new and upgraded location – beautiful Douglas Park.
John Greaves To Release New Album 'Life Size'November 5, 2018British bass guitarist and composer John Greaves, best known as a member of Henry Cow and his collaborative albums with Peter Blegvad is releasing a new album titled “Life Size” on Manticore Records on November 30, 2018. John was also a member of National Health and Soft Heap, and has recorded several solo albums, including “Accident” (1982), “Parrot Fashions” (1984), “The Caretaker” (2001) and “Greaves Verlaine” (2008).
VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses Family Separation on LAST WEEK TONIGHTNovember 5, 2018Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, NOV. 4 (11:10–11:40 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include the final run-up to the midterm elections and the government's immigration policies, including the impact of family separation.