Watsky Kicks Off 'Welcome To The Family' TourSeptember 25, 2018Watsky is thrilled to kick off his Welcome To The Family Tour tonight, September 25th in Albuquerque, NM. The tour, which sees Watsky headlining all across North America through early November, is on sale now, and while most VIP tickets have sold out fans can see remaining VIP & tickets for all shows at georgewatsky.com/tour/. Support for the tour comes from feed the biirds (Kush Mody & Camila Recchio) & Chukwudi Hodge, all longtime Watsky collaborators.
THE TONIGHT SHOW Has Most-Watched Week in Ratings Since MaySeptember 25, 2018The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has delivered a dominant demographic win in late-night ratings for Sept. 17-21, taking the week versus its ABC and CBS timeslot competition in key every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Shay Mitchell Appears on MASTER THE MESSSeptember 25, 2018On the seventh episode of Master the Mess from AT&T and Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine, Clea and Joanna are tasked with organizing an unruly bathroom for Marilyn Bell, a single mother of three kids. The Home Edit also call on their assistant Sumner to help select a new project assistant for their Los Angeles business. Then, in episode eight, Clea and Joanna tackle their largest project yet when they meet with actress and social media mogul Shay Mitchell to reorganize her studio and glam space. Clea and Joanna also attempt to shake up their unhealthy travel routine by taking a Pilates class.
N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Honor Kay KyserSeptember 25, 2018A king of the swing era of big band music, Kay Kyser, will be recognized with a N.C. Highway Historical Marker, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. in his hometown. Kyser was born in Rocky Mount and went on to become perhaps the best-known bandleader in America. The marker dedication will be at First United Methodist Church Annex, 273 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, N.C. It will be. followed by a musical performance at the Imperial Centre at 270 Gay St. in Rocky Mount.
Katharine McPhee and More to Perform at City Winery ChicagoSeptember 25, 2018City Winery Chicago has announced that Katharine McPhee will perform on Monday, November 5th. City Winery also announced many other shows, including its annual 10,000 Maniacs Valentine's run. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 27 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
TODAY Wins the 2017-2018 Ratings Season in the Key DemoSeptember 25, 2018TODAY was the number-one morning show for the 2017-2018 season, topping ABC's “Good Morning America” in A25-54 and marking its third straight season win in the key demo. TODAY also won the season in A18-49, its 25th straight season win. Additionally, TODAY narrowed the total viewer gap with GMA versus the previous season by 59%, to just 59,000 viewers, the narrowest gap separating the shows in six seasons.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT Wins 22nd Consecutive SeasonSeptember 25, 2018NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt won the 2017-18 season as the #1 most-watched evening broadcast in the demo valued most by news advertisers, delivering the broadcast's 22nd consecutive season as the most-watched evening broadcast in the key demo.
Cedric the Entertainer and Jay Hernandez on the Cover of CBS' Watch! MagazineSeptember 25, 2018The September/October edition of CBS' Watch! magazine, features covers with celebrated actor/comedian – and hat aficionado – Cedric the Entertainer (executive producer and star of the new comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD) and Jay Hernandez (the engaging mustache-free title star of the new MAGNUM P.I.). Additionally, the issue, which is on newsstands as of Tuesday, Sept. 25, features intel on more of the season's hottest new shows; previews of autumn's best style trends, including a portfolio of BLUE BLOODS star Sami Gayle in fall's finest fashions; fun facts about some of the wackiest next-door neighbors in television history; beauty and travel tips; and more…
Steve Carell to Present Award to Oscar Winning Makeup Artist Ve Neill at the 2018 Annual Metropolitan Fashion AwardsSeptember 25, 2018Three-time Academy Award® winner Makeup Artist, Ve Neill (A Star Is Born, Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire) will be honored with the 2018 Metropolitan Fashion 'Excellence' Award at the 6 th Annual Metropolitan Fashion Week's (MetroFW) Closing Gala & Fashion Awards to be held Saturday, October 6 th at the forecourt and rotunda at the Los Angeles City Hall. Presenting the award to Ms. Neill will be award winning actor, comedian, producer, writer and director Steve Carell, best known for The Office, The 40 Year-Old Virgin and Foxcatcher. Steve's upcoming movies include Welcome to Marwen and Beautiful Boy.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Posts a New 15-Week Ratings HighSeptember 25, 2018During the week of Sept. 10, 2018, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” built over premiere week by 11% among Women 25-54 (1.0 rating vs. 0.9 rating) and held even week to week among Households (2.1 rating). In fact, “Live” grew to a new 15-week high in Women 25-54, while tying its top Household rating in 15 weeks – since the week of 5/28/18.
ABC Talent and Casting to Present the 2018 ABC Discovers: New York Talent ShowcaseSeptember 25, 2018ABC Talent and Casting will present the 2018 ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase, TUESDAY, SEPT. 25 at the New World Stages – Stage 2, in New York City. Part of Disney|ABC Television's ongoing commitment to create opportunities for undiscovered talent, the showcase features selected participants performing in a one-night showcase for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals. In addition, the selected showcase actors are awarded a one-year mentorship with executives from the ABC Casting Department. As part of the mentorship, the showcase actors will be offered on-camera workshops specifically for them to further hone their craft and auditioning skills. Talent will also have access to various ABC and ABC Studios executives.
DANCING WITH THE STARS Scores Closest Ratings Finish Ever With NBC's THE VOICE PremiereSeptember 25, 2018From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's season 27 premiere of “Dancing with the Stars” drew 8.1 million viewers and a 1.1/4 in Adults 18-49, marking the ABC unscripted series' closest finish ever among young adults to the season opener of NBC's “The Voice.” Versus the year-ago night (9/25/17), “DWTS” trimmed its margin with “The Voice” premiere by 400,000 Total Viewers (-1.5 million vs. -1.9 million) and by 3-tenths of a rating point among Adults 18-49 (-0.9 rating points vs. -1.2 rating points). Last year's 1.2 rating point gap was previously its narrowest margin with “The Voice” opener, prior to last night's 0.9 rating point difference.
Will Smith Bungee Jumps Over the Grand Canyon Live on YouTube TodaySeptember 25, 2018Global superstar Will Smith will bungee jump out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon as part of the YouTube Original special Will Smith: The Jump. Top YouTubers Yes Theory (2.4 M subscribers) who challenged Will to the jump this past March, will be onsite to take part in this epic experience. Watch as friends like Alfonso Ribeiro, family and special guests wish Will well as he conquers his fears on his 50th birthday. This will take place LIVE on Will's YouTube channel today at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET. Watch live below!
Long Island Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2018 InducteesSeptember 25, 2018The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) proudly announced their 2018 inductees - a diverse array of performers, groups, music industry leaders and venues that have made significant contributions to Long Island's rich music history.
Great Performances to Premiere AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and More of 'Broadway's Best'September 25, 2018Great Performances presents more of the Great White Way's brightest stars with a new "Broadway's Best" lineup premiering Fridays, November 2-23 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Returning for a second year, this fall's lineup includes the beloved musicals "An American in Paris The Musical" and Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music," as well as documentaries about the making of John Leguizamo's Tony-nominated play "Latin History for Morons" and 21-time Tony-winning director and producer Harold Prince. All programs will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.