Maps & Atlases Share New Single RINGING BELL From New Album LIGHTLESSNESS IS NOTHING NEW Out June 1May 10, 2018Chicago's Maps & Atlases are ending their six-year hiatus, returning with their third full-length Lightlessness Is Nothing New on June 1 on Barsuk Records, and today the band shared a new single, 'Ringing Bell.' Brooklyn Vegan premiered the track -- via a lyric video created by the band's drummer Christopher Hainey -- today, saying, 'Ringing Bell' still sounds like classic Maps & Atlases but also sees them going in a more danceable pop direction with more electronics in the mix.'
Def Leppard Frontman Joe Elliott to Tape New Episode of Speakeasy May 18thMay 10, 2018On May 18th, Public Television's critically acclaimed conversation series Speakeasy, will return to New York City's Iridium to film an all new episode featuring legendary frontman Joe Elliott and Rolling Stone Editor David Fricke. Doors will open at 1:30 pm and the show will begin promptly at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available on May 11th at 10:00 AM EST here.
Marvel Studios: HERO ACTS Commits More Than 1 Million Dollars to Help Children Impacted by Serious IllnessMay 10, 2018In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Marvel Studios, Marvel Studios: Hero Acts is donating $1.25 million to provide transformative experiences to strengthen the lives of children impacted by serious illness. The grant will provide $800,000 to Make-A-Wish® to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world, and $450,000 to Starlight Children's Foundation to help bring joy and comfort to children in hospitals.
getTV Reveals Mother's Day Lineup Including ALL IN THE FAMILY, GOOD TIMES, & MoreMay 10, 2018What better way to spend Mother's Day than laughing with Mom at the first ladies of TV's funniest families, Edith Bunker and Florida Evans? To celebrate Mom's Day, getTV will air classic back-to-back episodes of “All in the Family” and “Good Times” showcasing the talents of Jean Stapleton and Esther Rolle, on Sunday, May 13 beginning at 1:30PM ET/12:30C and continuing all day until 12 midnight/11C.
Mountainfilm Hosts World Premiere of RETURN TO MOUNT KENNEDY Documentary on May 25th, 2018May 10, 2018Telluride Mountainfilm has announced that on May 25th, 2018 it will host the world premiere of Return to Mount Kennedy – an 80-minute documentary film that follows the sons of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and mountaineering icon Jim Whittaker as they embark on an expedition fifty years after their fathers' historic first ascent of the remote mountain. Directed by Eric Becker, this compelling, intimate story artfully weaves past and present into a narrative that spans generations.
SYFY Unveils Scripted Summer ScheduleMay 10, 2018SYFY announced their upcoming summer schedule today, which includes the return of 12 MONKEYS (June 15) along withWYNONNA EARP and KILLJOYS (July 20) airing back to back on Friday nights. Additionally, SHARKNADO WEEK returns to SYFY with an all new shark filled movie event beginning Sunday, August 12 and leading into ultimate shark showdown in the finale of SYFY's hit franchise, SHARKNADO, airing onSunday, August 19 at 8/7c.
Like Father Like Son Release New Album SUN IS A STAR Just in Time for Father's DayMay 10, 2018Celebrating this Father's Day with a father-and-son musical bonanza, Frank Gallo, of Brooklyn's award-winning titans of kindie music, Rolie Polie Guacamole, and his dad, veteran children's musician Lou Gallo of Lou Gallo & The Very Hungry Band, have teamed with GRAMMY-winning producer/performer Dean Jones of Dog on Fleas to create a bona fide kindie super-group: Like Father Like Son. Mix in splendid contributions from GRAMMY nominee Brady Rymer and Katie Ha Ha Ha, and you have Sun is a Star, a stellar album for families that's set for release on June 8, 2018.
Morocco's Oasis Festival Announces Phase 3 with Ben Klock, Damian Lazarus, Stephan Bodzin, and MoreMay 10, 2018Morocco's Oasis Festival taking place this September 14-16 on the outskirts of Marrakech surrounded by the stunning Atlas Mountains, has unveiled its phase 3 lineup with heavyweights Ben Klock, Damian Lazarus, Stephan Bodzin (live) and more joining the ranks for its fourth edition. Adding to an already impressive list of the who's who of house and techno including Carl Cox, Avalon Emerson, DJ Koze, Honey Dijon, Jessy Lanza, Mount Kimbie, Peggy Gou and The Black Madonna, Oasis Festival is set to be a stand-out on the destination music festival calendar this summer.
Iceland's Secret Solstice Announces Final Lineup, Side Party Headliners, And Daily ScheduleMay 10, 2018Iceland's Secret Solstice Festival taking place for the fifth time this June 21-24 during 96 hours of straight sunlight in the world's most northerly capital city of Reykjavik is pleased to present its final lineup and daily schedule as well as announcing the much anticipated acts for their incredible once-in-a-lifetime side parties. Adding SCI+TEC techno titan Dubfire and Iceland's very own Bjarki to the bill, also new to Secret Solstice this year will be a special add-on event, a geothermal pool party set in the stunning surrounds of Hreppslaug swimming pool. WIth several bucket list side events to choose from all boasting top international and local talent as well as the addition of single day tickets for the opening concert on Thursday June 21 and Saturday June 23, there are plenty of options to experience the enchanting midnight sun in the land of fire and ice.
Jacob Bryant Launches POUR WHISKEY Tour Tomorrow, May 11May 10, 2018Jacob Bryant's Pour Whiskey Tour launches tomorrow in Alabama and continues with shows in Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Connecticut through September. Along the way, this full throttle Outlaw Country/Southern Rocker with the commanding stage presence will strut the boards at festivals with Peter Frampton and Jamey Johnson plus shows with Brantley Gilbert, Cody Johnson, Colt Ford and other stars.
World-Renowned Chef Roy Choi Tapped to Host New Original Series BROKEN BREAD from KCETLink and TastemadeMay 10, 2018 KCETLink Media Group, a leading national independent nonprofit public broadcast and digital network, and Tastemade, a modern media company inspiring the taste of a generation through entertainment, commerce and experiences, announced today that restaurant entrepreneur and acclaimed chef Roy Choi will host a new series called BROKEN BREAD slated for broadcast in early 2019 on public television KCET in Southern California and Link TV nationally via DirecTV (channel 375) and Dish Network (channel 9410). Co-produced by KCETLink and Tastemade, the series begins production this week and showcases inspiring people who are making a difference in their communities through food.
VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for SEARCHING Starring John Cho and Debra MessingMay 10, 2018After David Kim (John Cho)'s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop. In a hyper-modern thriller told via the technology devices we use every day to communicate, David must trace his daughter's digital footprints before she disappears forever.
Adult Swim's RICK AND MORTY Renewed for 70 EpisodesMay 10, 2018According to Deadline, Rick and Morty is getting a fourth season. And a lot more than that. Adult Swim has ordered a staggering 70 new episodes of the popular animated series as part of a new long-term deal with the show's creators Dan Harmonand Justin Roiland. That is more episodes than Rick and Morty's first three seasons combined (31 episodes).