Robert De Niro Will Keynote 2018 NAB Show New YorkSeptember 24, 2018Actor, producer and director Robert De Niro will headline the Opening Keynote event on Wednesday, October 17 at NAB Show New York. In a Q&A with “Deadline Hollywood” Contributing Editor Dade Hayes, De Niro will discuss the future of film and entertainment, drawing on his four decades in the entertainment business.
Comedy Central Signs Production Pact with Bill Burr and Al Madrigal's All Things ComedySeptember 24, 2018Comedy Central and All Things Comedy (ATC), the production banner led by Bill Burr and Al Madrigal, have entered into a production deal under which ATC will produce an original stand-up series hosted by Burr, along with three one-hour stand-up specials, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development, Comedy Central. The first one-hour special under the deal, Bill Burr Presents Paul Virzi: I'll Say This, premieres November 2 on Comedy Central.
James Lipton to Leave INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO Ahead of Its Move to Ovation TVSeptember 24, 2018Inside the Actors Studio has partnered with Ovation TV to to produce and air future episodes of the series, according to Variety. The show, which has aired on Bravo since it began in 1994, is an award-winning interview series about the art of acting. As part of the agreement, Ovation will curate content from the series' extensive library for additional episodes.
WICKED's Jessica Vosk to Be Featured on THE REAL ROOKIES: A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20September 24, 2018Stories of late bloomers are not unheard of: Andrea Bocelli began his professional opera career at 34, Julia Child published her first cookbook at 49 and Vera Wang didn't become a designer until 40. A special edition of '20/20,' anchored by Amy Robach, showcases the inspiring real-life stories of Americans who, despite challenges, took the leap of faith necessary to follow their dreams and start new careers later in life. 'The Real Rookies: A Special Edition of 20/20' airs Tuesday, September 25 (10:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET) on ABC.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for BUMBLEBEE Starring Hailee SteinfeldSeptember 24, 2018On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
VIDEO: British Prime Minister Theresa May Tells CBS THIS MORNING She Trusts President TrumpSeptember 24, 2018President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May will be among more than 130 world leaders expected for meetings at the United Nations General Assembly this week. May will raise important global issues, including the Iran nuclear deal and the use of chemical weapons by Russia. Britain accuses Russia of poisoning four people in Salisbury, England.
The Hollywood Bowl Adds Third Performance of THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMASSeptember 24, 2018Fans of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' will now have another chance to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary with Disney In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, October 28th at 7:30 pm. Los Angeles' reigning Pumpkin King, Danny Elfman, will return to the Hollywood Bowl performing his role of Jack Skellington singing live to film for a very special screening of Disney's timeless holiday classic on October 26, 27 & 28. The immersive experience will include live scenery projections, live orchestra, spectacular guest artists, and an all-star cast. Elfman will be joined by other original cast members including Catherine O'Hara (Sally) and Ken Page (Oogie Boogie) who headlined the opening production, which sold out two nights over Halloween weekend at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015 and returned for 3 nights in 2016 due to popular demand.
VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses Facebook's Inability to Censor Hate Speech on LAST WEEK TONIGHTSeptember 24, 2018Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, SEPT. 23 (11:05–11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Facebook's inability to censor hate speech on its site abroad.
SyFy to Premiere Original Movie CUCUY: THE BOOGEYMANSeptember 24, 2018Hybrid Entertainment's upcoming original movie, Cucuy: The Boogeyman, scheduled to premiere on SyFy on Saturday, October 13th (7p/6p CT) is a timely twist on the indelible legend of a story young children are told by their mothers about a Latin American boogeyman known as the Cucuy who would come at night to snatch misbehaving children and take them back to his cave to be eaten.
Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Release LIVING THE DREAMSeptember 24, 2018SLASH and his band, SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS release their highly-anticipated third album titled LIVING THE DREAM today, September 21 via SLASH's own label Snakepit Records, in partnership with Roadrunner Records. Early reviews are pouring in for LIVING THE DREAM which is available digitally and physically now.
VIDEO: Kaley Cuoco Tells THE TALK She Wants Penny's Last Name Revealed on THE BIG BANG THEORYSeptember 24, 2018Kaley Cuoco spills details about the final season of “The Big Bang Theory” and shares set secrets she'd like revealed, 'I'd like to learn Penny's last name, it's never fair... I'd like the elevator to get fixed.” Cuoco adds, “We did an episode recently that I'm excited for it to air, it's about Penny and Leonard tackling the future of wanting children or not, it was interesting her take and her wanting to work, and it wasn't kind of in the cards for her and it's an interesting conversation to have so I'm glad we got to make that episode.'
8th Annual SnowGlobe Music Festival Announces Artist LineupSeptember 24, 2018SnowGlobe Music Festival, announces its highly anticipated lineup for the 8th annual music and mountains festival in South Lake Tahoe, California on December 29-31, 2018. The unparalleled 3-night outdoor New Year's celebration returns to its home of South Lake Tahoe in the sublime Sierra Nevada Mountains, hosting a diverse lineup of acclaimed artists at the South Lake Tahoe Community Playfields. Offering seamless access to all that South Lake Tahoe has to offer – from exploring the slopes of the multiple world-class resorts nearby to the casinos of Stateline – SnowGlobe (#SG18) once again delivers the ultimate New Year's destination festival experience. SG18 features 3 stages, new art installations, and the return of SnowGlobe's beloved Big Air activation – showcasing professional ski and snowboard demos in-between sets on the mainstage.
The Sha La Das Releases Debut Album 'Love In The Wind'September 21, 2018The Sha La Das released their debut album Love In The Wind today via Dunhan / Daptone. At the heart of the album are the Schaldas: father Bill and sons Will aka Swivs(keyboards for Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires), Paul (guitar & vocals for Paul and The Tall Trees, Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires) and Carmine. They've come together with friends from the Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band and more, to create an album that features harmonic sensibilities rooted in doo wop, blues and soul. Out September 21 via Daptone Records imprint Dunham Records and produced by longtime Charles Bradley collaborator Thomas Brenneck, the album features eleven gorgeous tracks including singles 'Open My Eyes,' 'Just For A Minute,' “Okay My Love.”
Ben Pirani's 'How Do I Talk to My Brother?' is Out TodaySeptember 21, 2018Soul music is many things to Ben Pirani: It's positive and it's hopeful. It's a soundtrack for struggle, which is where soul music came from in the first place. That the struggle has been happening largely in the black community is not lost on Pirani, who is white — it's something he thinks about a lot. “I feel really strongly that soul music is precious and must be treated with care and respect,” he says. “Anything less is colonizing the funk.” That brings us to another crucial point: real soul can't be faked — it's an expression of self that is so much more than mimicry of the sounds that have come before. “It's called soul music,” Pirani says. “You're supposed to sing from your heart and your soul and not your record collection.”
ACLU to Honor Constance Wu, Rita Moreno, Tarana Burke, Eva Longoria, Alyssa Milano, and Kenya BarrisSeptember 21, 2018Ninety-five years ago, writer and activist Upton Sinclair was pulled off a podium, arrested, and thrown in jail for reading aloud the First Amendment to the Constitution at a rally. This violation of the bedrock of American democracy led to the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, now a legal and activism powerhouse.
Netflix Adds Animated DIABLO Series to LineupSeptember 21, 2018Boom! Studios founder Andy Cosby tweeted that he's in “final talks” to write and show-run the upcoming animated 'Diablo' series from Activision and Netflix, according to Variety. “It's very exciting and I hope to the High Heavens it all works out,” he said.