Walker Hayes Asks Fans to Name his Upcoming TourNovember 5, 2018Rising country music star Walker Hayes is going on a 30-show tour in 2019 and wants his fans to help select the tour name. Hayes' fans have been with him through every step of his career, so it is only natural that he wants them to play a role in this important decision as well.
Nicki Minaj to Open THE E! PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDSNovember 5, 2018Global superstar Nicki Minaj will open "The E! People's Choice Awards," celebrating movies, television, music and pop culture, with a performance of song from her most recent certified platinum album, "Queen." Minaj is nominated for two awards this year including Female Artist of 2018 and Album of 2018. E!'s inaugural telecast of the award show will air Sunday, November 11 from 9:00 - 11:00pm ET/PT live from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.
The 5th Annual Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival Announces Award WinnersNovember 5, 2018The Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival has announced the award winners for its fifth annual event. The gathering saluted the legacy of novelist Philip K. Dick with a slate of independent science fiction films, eight of which were honored for their cinematic excellence. The festival was held in Lille, France from October 25-26 and in Cologne, Germany from November 1-2.
Alice In Chains Announce 2019 UK and European TourNovember 5, 2018Alice in Chains have today announced an extensive European tour for May and June 2019, following the release of their hugely acclaimed album Rainier Fog earlier this year, which became the band's first Top 10 UK album, also hitting No. 1 on Billboard's Rock, Alternative and Hard Music Charts and No. 1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart.
Andrea Bocelli's 'Sì' Debuts at Number One on Billboard 200 ChartNovember 5, 2018In the year of his 60th birthday and almost a quarter century since his debut release, global classical music icon Andrea Bocelli has topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart for the first time in his illustrious career with the release of 'Sì' (Decca/Sugar Music), his first album of new original material in 14 years. The album, released in the U.S. on October 26, through Universal Music Classics, part of Verve Label Group, sold 126,000 equivalent units in its first week to debut at #1 stateside and simultaneously topped the charts in the U.K. for the first time.
Ozzy Osbourne Announces Additional Dates On North American TourNovember 5, 2018Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has announced additional North American tour dates for 2019. For these shows, OSBOURNE will be backed by his longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards), with Megadeth supporting for the entire North American run.
Muse Announce Simulation Theory World TourNovember 5, 2018MUSE have announced their Simulation Theory World Tour. The tour kicks off February 22nd in Houston, Texas and will see the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock icons headlining venues across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe (more to be announced later).
Hulu Orders New Comedy Series, DOLLFACENovember 5, 2018Hulu announced a 10-episode series order for Dollface, a new comedy from ABC Signature Studios. The new Hulu Original Series will star actress Kat Dennings (2 Broke Girls), who is also set to executive produce the comedy alongside Creator and Writer Jordan Weiss (Harley Quinn) and Showrunner Ira Ungerleider. Additional executive producers include Margot Robbie, Brett Hedblom and Tom Ackerley for LuckyChap Entertainment; Bryan Unkeless and Scott Morgan for Clubhouse Pictures; Nicole King and Stephanie Laing (Vice Principals). Matt Spicer (Ingrid Goes West) will executive produce and direct the first episode.
HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS Marked the Launch of Awards SeasonNovember 5, 2018The 22nd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards” brought together Hollywood's elite to honor the year's most talked about, and highly anticipated, actors, actresses, films and those who help bring them to life. The awards ceremony, celebrating its 22nd anniversary as the official launch of the awards season, was hosted by actress and comedian Awkwafina, and took place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. In its 22-year history, more than 320 of the world's biggest stars and filmmakers have been highlighted at the “Hollywood Film Awards” and more than 130 of the honorees have gone on to garner Oscar nominations and/or wins.
Ashanti, Clare Dunn, and More To Perform at 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas ParadeNovember 5, 2018The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas event in America, announces the 2018 talent lineup for its landmark anniversary celebration, which will take place on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. PT. This year, the Hollywood Christmas Parade features a reunion with some of American Idol's top performers. With Nancy O'Dell as Grand Marshal, musical performances will be featured during the parade and national telecast, and will include the following artists: Ashanti, Clare Dunn, The Band Of Merrymakers, The Tearaways, David Archuleta, Ruben Studdard, Elliott Yamin, Blake Lewis, Kimberly Caldwell, Mikalah Gordon, Julia Ara and more to be announced soon. For the telecast only, additional appearances will include performances by Donny and Marie Osmond, The Beach Boys performing Mike Love's new single “(You'll Never Be) Alone on Christmas Day,” Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery and Tim Davis. The parade will also feature a special tribute for Toys for Tots from Ludacris and a magic performance by stars of The CW hit series, “Masters of Illusion.”
AMC to Produce Original Films Starring THE WALKING DEAD's Andrew LincolnNovember 5, 2018AMC has announced the first projects in development from Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple for The Walking Dead Universe. A series of AMC Studios Original Films, starring Andrew Lincoln and written by Gimple, are planned to continue the story of Rick Grimes, with the first expected to begin production as early as 2019.
William Murphy Releases His New Single 'Settle Here'November 2, 2018Today, two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, two-time Dove Award-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist, William Murphy, releases his new single “Settle Here”, which is available now on digital platforms and impacting radio. “Settle Here” is the lead single off Murphy's forthcoming sixth album Settle Here, which is scheduled to release March 2019. Delivering yet again another heart-rending single, “Settle Here” is an atmosphere shifting worship anthem, capturing Murphy's live performance in Atlanta. Written by Murphy and co-produced by Kenneth and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the single is a collective plea for God's presence.
Irish Singer/Songwriter Lisa Lambe Releases 'These Eyes'November 2, 2018LISA LAMBE, a former member of the ensemble Celtic Woman, and who was once described by The Irish Times as “The finest singer and actress of her generation” is set to release her new single. “These Eyes” is the second single released from her forthcoming, as yet untitled, studio album, and the first with Blue Elan Records, set for release in spring 2019.
Mason Ramsey Releases Single 'White Christmas'November 2, 2018Ushering in the most wonderful time of the year, 11-year-old rising star MASON RAMSEY is dreaming of a “White Christmas” with the release of his spirited holiday single available across all digital retailers and streaming partners today. Listen to “White Christmas” here.
Ken Jeong Makes AFM World Market Premiere in OCCUPATION: RAINFALLNovember 2, 2018Clay Epstein's Film Mode Entertainment announces the AFM World Premiere of OCCUPATION: RAINFALL, the sequel to the highly successful OCCUPATION, which was distributed in North America by Saban Films, Altitude in UK, Gaga in Japan, Ascot Elite in Germany, Falcon Films in Middle East, Smile in Scandinavia, Flins Y Piniculas in Spain, Aries in India, Fox TV for Pan Asian Television, Scene & Sound in Korea, and Metropolitan in France.
HBO Latino to Present ORLANDO LEYBA: ADORABLENovember 2, 2018Catch the hilarious Orlando Leyba in an all new, stand-up comedy special, Orlando Leyba: Adorable, premiering Friday, November 16th at 9:30pm ET/PT on HBO Latino®. After a whirlwind year performing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and appearing in HBO Latino®'s Entre Nos: Part 3, Orlando entertains audiences with his dynamic storytelling and undeniable likeability in this half-hour solo show. He has a knack for finding humor in just about anything that crosses his path, and his unique perspective and animated demeanor invites HBO audiences along for the fun ride of his life experiences.
The 92nd Street Y Announces a New Musical Theater Development LabNovember 2, 201892Y announces a new Musical Theater Development Lab for 2018-2019. The Lab has chosen 13 musical theater artists at various stages of their careers - book writers, composers and lyricists - in creating new Theater for Young Audiences productions. Special industry guests include Tony Award-winning composer Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic), who presents song critique, as well as licensing professionals offering an inside look at the economics of writing for young audiences.