Ella Mai Announces 'The Debut Tour'October 22, 2018Rapidly rising R&B starlet Ella Mai announces The Debut Tour in support of her self-titled debut album, which dropped last Friday to critical acclaim. The outing is set to launch in the UK in January 2019, and then travel to Paris, Amsterdam and other European cities. In February, the artist will land stateside and zigzag across the country through the month of May. Tickets go on sale on 26 October 2018 at LiveNation.co.uk.
Mark Knopfler Sets North American Tour DatesOctober 22, 2018In celebration of his upcoming ninth solo studio album, Down The Road Wherever (out November 16 on British Grove Records via Blue Note), Mark Knopfler is set for a 28-date North American tour kicking off on August 16, 2019 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. See below for a complete list of dates; tickets are available for pre-order beginning October 29 at http://tour.markknopfler.com/ for most shows. Fans are urged to buy tickets from Knopfler's website rather than resellers as the tickets' authenticity and price can't be guaranteed. Check http://markknopfler.com for the best way to buy tickets and for all details of safe fan-to-fan resale sites.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives the Mark Twain Prize for HumorOctober 22, 2018An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathered in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recipient of the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on October 21, 2018. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, was presented at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. The event was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. and will air nationally on PBS on November 19, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Box Office Report: HALLOWEEN Dominates with $77.5 Million OpeningOctober 22, 2018'Halloween' scared its way to the top of the box office this weekend, with a $77.5 million debut. The Universal and Blumhouse film saw the second largest October opening weekend of all-time. This was a big weekend overall, with the top twelve films combining for over $160 million--the second largest October weekend ever.
Liam Payne and Jonas Blue Release the Video for 'Polaroid'October 22, 2018With his Liam Payne & Lennon Stella collaboration 'Polaroid' already surging to monumental success, unstoppable hit-maker Jonas Blue has now unveiled the gorgeous video for the release ahead of his debut album 'Blue', which is set to drop on 9th November.
TOP GEAR Announces New Hosts Following Matt LeBlanc's ExitOctober 22, 2018Following Matt LeBlanc's announcement that he will leave the show after the next series, Top Gear has announced a new look line-up of hosts who are destined to cause comedic car chaos and take the world's biggest motoring entertainment show to another level.
Becky Warren's New LP 'Undesirable' is Out TodayOctober 19, 2018Today, Becky Warren releases her highly-acclaimed sophomore album, Undesirable. The record follows Warren's lauded solo debut, War Surplus, that was partly inspired by her own life and told the gritty love story of an Iraq War veteran and his girlfriend. Warren did not intend to write a second concept album until she found herself inspired by another group of people who seem “othered” by society: the individuals selling Nashville's street paper, The Contributor, which is produced by a local non-profit aimed at providing an earned income opportunity for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Intrigued by the concept, Warren started to approach the vendors on the street, introduce herself, and ask to talk with them while they sold the paper. The resulting album is ultimately about humanity. In distilling the stories of this group of entrepreneurs trying to work their way out of poverty, Warren relays the essence of the human experience and shines a spotlight on the relatable, common ties that bind us together regardless of our demographic. In their 'First Listen' review of the album, NPR Music states, “Most of the tracks here don't read as songs about homelessness, at least not on cursory listen. They chart heartbreak, new love, tough odds and quiet triumph in relatable ways, with a telling detail here or there that hints at each protagonist's broader life situation,” going on to add, “While the topics on Undesirable are often tough, much of the music itself is hopeful, even joyful.'
Comedian-Actor Zainab Johnson to Host the NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL FinaleOctober 19, 2018Comedian-actor Zainab Johnson (“Late Night with Seth Meyers,” HBO's “All Def Comedy”) is set to host the finale screening and awards ceremony of the 13th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL on October 24, 2018 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. The festival which is part of the network's talent infusion programs (NBC TIPS) celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers. Festival alumni include Steven Caple Jr. (“Creed 2”), Hasan Minhaj (“The Daily Show”), Randall Park (“Fresh Off the Boat”) and Simone Missick (“Luke Cage”).
WE tv Presents the New Season of LOVE AFTER LOCKUPOctober 19, 2018Love grows when and where you least expect it... even in prison. WE tv's explosive docuseries is back for a second season, exploring new shocking and revealing stories of couples who fall in love despite the prison bars between them. 'LOVE AFTER LOCKUP' Season 2 premieres Friday, December 7 at 9PM ET/PT.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HBO's New Documentary AXIOSOctober 19, 2018AXIOS, a four-part limited documentary series of news-oriented specials from HBO Documentary Films and the groundbreaking new media company of the same name, debuts SUNDAY, NOV. 4 (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET/PT), two days before the midterm elections, followed by other editions subsequent Sundays at the same time.
THE COOL KIDS Receives a Full Season Order from FoxOctober 19, 2018FOX has picked up nine additional episodes of new comedy THE COOL KIDS, which joins LAST MAN STANDING with a full season order, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.
Fox Wins Thursday Night in Ratings with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLOctober 19, 2018FOX (6.589 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) was still the demo champ on Thursday despite a blowout Broncos-Cardinals game with 'Thursday Night Football Pre-Game' (6.024 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.7, #T3) and 'Thursday Night Football' (6.702 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.1, #1).
VIDEO: Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, and Regina Hall Star in the Trailer for BLACK MONDAYOctober 19, 2018SHOWTIME has unveiled the official trailer for its new comedy series BLACK MONDAY on the 31st anniversary of the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street, dubbed "Black Monday." The series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle and stars two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy® winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip). Paul Scheer (The League) also stars. BLACK MONDAY was created by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl), who will serve as executive producers and showrunners. Emmy nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad, Future Man) are executive producers and directed the pilot. The 10-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. To watch and share the trailer for BLACK MONDAY, go to: https://youtu.be/G2u4nCtyBCo.