Netflix to Produce Animated Musical Film Based on the Life of Wyclef JeanOctober 26, 2018 Netflix announced today that it is working with musical visionary Wyclef Jean on a CG animated feature film that reimagines his life story. Stampede, the recently launched entertainment media company from Greg Silverman, is partnering with the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician to produce the feature film, which will be written by Justin Marks (The Jungle Book, Counterpart). The film will be based on the real-life story of Jean's childhood in Haiti.
Joji Releases Debut Album 'BALLADS 1'October 26, 2018While the last month saw the release of power ballad 'SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK,' which continues to place on the Spotify Global and US Viral Charts (#3 and #2, respectively) with over 75 million cumulative streams and counting, Joji, the multi-talented visionary with a cult following from every corner of the internet, returns today to share his debut album BALLADS 1, out today via 88rising.
Full List of Winners from the LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDSOctober 26, 2018Telemundo announced the winners of the “Latin American Music Awards” (Latin AMAs), which paid tribute to today's most prominent and iconic Latin artists, as voted by the fans in the tradition of the “American Music Awards,” the world's largest fan-voted award show. On a night filled with high energy performances and surprise collaborations from a diverse array of English and Latin music artists, Ozuna (3) and CNCO (3), were tied as the night's top winners. Produced by Telemundo and Somos Productions, the Latin AMAs opened with the fashionable and glamorous arrival of the stars on the red carpet at the iconic Hollywood Boulevard, as they made their way into the prestigious Dolby Theatre where the awards ceremony took place. This year the Awards show celebrated women in music and was hosted by a formidable group of women including Aracely Arambula, Becky G, Gloria Trevi, Lesley Grace and Roselyn Sanchez.
Lukas Graham Releases New Album '3 (The Purple Album)'October 26, 2018GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Lukas Graham releases their new album, 3 (The Purple Album) today via Warner Bros. Records. The 10-track record makes its debut as lead single “Love Someone” follows in the footsteps of breakout hit “7 Years,” as it rapidly climbs the Hot AC radio charts, amassing 50 million Spotify streams and 30 million YouTube views before it impacts at Top 40 radio next week. “Love Someone” is on track to become a global smash, reaching #1 in their home country of Denmark and continuing to climb the charts in the U.K., Europe, Australia, and beyond. Lukas Graham recently performed the song on Dancing With The Stars and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Chemotherapy Foundation to Honor Pierce Brosnan with Humanitarian AwardOctober 25, 2018The Chemotherapy Foundation, a not-for-profit organization providing critical start-up seed money grants for innovative cancer research projects, is celebrating 50 years of research and discovery by hosting its 2018 Innovation Gala on Wednesday, November 7th at The Russian Tea Room in New York City. Media personality Valerie Smaldone will emcee the event which will honor Pierce Brosnan (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, The Son), actor, producer, and philanthropist, with the Humanitarian Award; renowned Oncologist Malcolm Pike will receive the Ezra Greenspan Award, and Journalist Marvin Scott will accept the Chemotherapy Foundation Appreciation Award. Dr. Eric Manheimer, author of Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital and the inspiration behind NBC's hit series New Amsterdam, will participate in a Q&A session. The program will include a look back at some of the foundation's most notable achievements and discovery in a special video tribute as well as a cocktail reception and sit-down dinner.
CLUELESS Remake in DevelopmentOctober 25, 2018'Clueless,' the hit 1995 comedy, will be remade by Paramount Pictures, according to Variety. The studio is developing a remake of film with Tracy Oliver, the writer of “Girls Trip,” producing.
Bruno Mars, H.E.R., SZA Nominated for 2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDSOctober 25, 2018BET Networks today announces the nominees for the 2018 Soul Train Awards across 12 different categories. The annual celebration will recognize the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop from legends to the next generation. Filming on November 17th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, BET presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards will air on BET and BET HER on November 25th, 2018 at 8PM ET.
Missi Pyle and Sally Jo Fifer to Participate in 'State of the Union' Panel at the Hot Springs Documentary Film FestivalOctober 25, 2018The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), presented by Mountain Valley Spring Water, announced today that actress and HSDFF Honorary Chair Missi Pyle and Sally Jo Fifer, producer and CEO of ITVS and recipient of the 2018 “HSDFF Impact Award” will participate in a panel titled “State of the Union: A Symposium on Women in the Industry” this Saturday, October 27th at 10:30am CT at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, AR. The discussion, which will be moderated by Ashley Edwards, Programming Manager at the Bentonville Film Festival, is open to the public and free admission.
The Town Hall Presents Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar MeyerOctober 25, 2018Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), and Edgar Meyer (double bass) have combined the bluegrass, classical, and South Asian musical traditions into a one-of-a-kind sound, familiar but with a global resonance. In fact, their extraordinary interaction often suggests a sui generis jazz trio, not only improvising on set melodies, harmonies, and rhythms but also on musical genres, taking them to unlikely, unexpected musical places.
DANCING WITH THE STARS Presents 'Halloween Night'October 25, 2018The nine remaining celebrities have spent the week learning all of the bloodcurdling tricks that it will take to treat the viewers to some terrifyingly fun dances, as "Halloween Night" comes to "Dancing with the Stars," live on MONDAY, OCT. 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
Radio Disney Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of NEXT BIG THINGOctober 25, 2018Radio Disney, an influencer in driving kids' and families' awareness of music and talented young music artists, will mark the 10th anniversary of its signature talent program, 'Next Big Thing' ('NBT'), in November. The popular initiative puts the spotlight on young recording artists and their journey to success; it has generated audience engagement across multiple platforms including Radio Disney, Disney Channel, RadioDisney.com, the Radio Disney app and social media platforms, as well as at live Radio Disney events.
HBO to Premiere THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES with Original Songs by FALSETTOS' William FinnOctober 25, 2018A classic Hans Christian Andersen fable gets a colorful, music-filled makeover this November when THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES is reimagined as a playful animated special for today's children. Written and produced by Sheila Nevins, and featuring the voices of Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill, the whimsical tale includes original songs by Tony Award winner William Finn ("Falsettos," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"). This HBO Family presentation debuts THURSDAY, NOV. 15 (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET/PT) on the main HBO channel and FRIDAY, NOV. 16 (8:45-9:15 p.m.) on HBO Family.
Ariana Grande Announces the 'Sweetener' World TourOctober 25, 2018Ariana Grande has announced the 'Sweetener' world tour. This is the first run of the tour, with the first leg beginning in March in New York and ending in New York City in July. More dates will come.
Charlie Wilson to Perform at the 50th Golden Anniversary Pioneer of African American Achievement Award DinnerOctober 25, 2018Brotherhood Crusade is proud to present the iconic, multiple award-winning recording artist Charlie Wilson to perform at the 50th Golden Anniversary Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, located at 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The event will honor the illustrious business mogul and humanitarian Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments.