Oxygen Media Debuts Real-Time Investigative Special UP AND VANISHEDOctober 30, 2018Oxygen Media, the network for high-quality crime programming, premieres 'Up and Vanished,' based on the hit investigative podcast of the same name with over 240 million downloads that put a national spotlight on the small town mystery of Tara Grinstead. The special, premiering Sunday, November 18 at 7PM ET/PT, will focus on the mysterious disappearance of Tara, a Georgia beauty queen and school teacher who went missing in 2005, and where the police investigation is today in the aftermath of Payne's groundbreaking podcast. For a sneak peek visit: https://www.oxygen.com/up-and-vanished/season-1/videos/up-and-vanished-airs-sunday-november-18th
USA Network Renews CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST and Greenlights a SpinoffOctober 30, 2018Today, USA Network announced the pickup of an additional season of its flagship reality docuseries CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST, and greenlit a 16-episode spinoff, GROWING UP CHRISLEY. Both set to air in 2019, the spinoff will center on Chase and Savannah Chrisley as they road trip from Nashville to Los Angeles and attempt to break out on their own in the big city. Season 7 of CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST will continue to follow Todd Chrisley and his family throughout its 26-episode order. It was also announced today that the back half of CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST Season 6 will premiere November 28 at 9/8c, with two back-to-back episodes.
Megumi Sasaki's A WHALE OF A TALE Released on iTunes in US, Canada, UKOctober 30, 2018In 2010, Taiji, a sleepy fishing town in Japan, suddenly found itself in the worldwide media spotlight. THE COVE, a documentary denouncing the town's longstanding whale and dolphin hunting traditions, won an Academy Award and almost overnight, Taiji became the go-to destination and battleground for activists from around the world.
Late Sublime Frontman's Son Jakob Nowell Brings His Band LAW to Long BeachOctober 30, 2018For Long Island ska/reggae/rock fans who grew up blasting the music of Sublime as they drove along the coastal shores chasing the sunshine, it's of no surprise the recent announcement that cinematic/music/skate collective Raised Fist Propaganda will present LAW live in Long Beach for the first time ever is stirring up excitement. Fronted by the son of late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell, Jakob Nowell will bring his recently transformed ska-punk turned “no nonsense rock” band to Junction (20 W Park Ave Ste A, Long Beach, NY 11561) on Friday, November 30th at 9:00PM with support by The Zebulonites, Edjacted Phools, and Rick Eberle!
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT Wins October in Key DemoOctober 30, 2018NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of October, winning 39 of the last 40 months, according to Nielsen Media Research data. Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in five seasons.
USA Network's REAL COUNTRY Announces ContestantsOctober 30, 2018Today, USA Network revealed the 21 artists competing in its new music showcase series REAL COUNTRY and the prizing they will be vying for. Set to premiere November 13 at 10/9, each contestant was hand-selected by the show's permanent panel of artists – five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning trailblazer Shania Twain, platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jake Owen and GRAMMY Award®-winning music legend Travis Tritt.
The CMA Foundation Seeks Educators for 4TH ANNUAL MUSIC TEACHERS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDSOctober 30, 2018The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm to the Country Music Association (CMA) who works to ensure every child has access to a quality music education, is now accepting applications for its fourth annual Music Teachers of Excellence awards. This year, for the first time ever, the CMA Foundation will accept applications from music educators nationwide.
John Cho, Rebecca Hall Daniel Dae Kim Announced as the English-Language Voice Cast for MIRAIOctober 30, 2018GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, has announced the English voice cast for “MIRAI,” a daringly original story of love passed down through generations. The film will feature the voices of John Cho (Star Trek, Searching), Rebecca Hall (“The Town,” “Christine”), and Daniel Dae Kim (“LOST”, “Hawaii Five-0”, “The Good Doctor”, 3AD Media). Mamoru Hosoda, the celebrated director behind The Boy and the Beast, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, wrote and directed the critically acclaimed Japanese animated film that world premiered at Cannes Film Festival, and additionally played at BFI London Film Festival and the Animation is Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The Smith Center Presents DRUMLINE LIVE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAROctober 30, 2018To help audiences celebrate the holiday season, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will present the energizing 'DRUMLine Live Holiday Spectacular' at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 29. Created by the acclaimed musical team behind the popular “Drumline” films, this festive production features elite vocalists, musicians and choreography all based on the marching band tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
City Winery Chicago Announces Christopher Cross, Lisa Fischer and MoreOctober 30, 2018City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of multi-Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, Twenty Feet from Stardom's Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, award-winning Celtic quarter We Banjo 3, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 1 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.