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Production studio Electus has teamed with eleven-time Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and artist Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds for a new, scripted 90s music series (as yet untitled) it was announced today by Electus CEO Chris Grant and Electus President John Pollak.

Voice for the Animals Foundation (VFTS) presents “Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me 2!,” a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. CRAIG FERGUSON (The Craig Ferguson Show), WHITNEY CUMMINGS (Unforgettable) and CASEY WILSON (Happy Endings) join Emmy® and Tony®-winning, Academy Award®-nominated actress and animal advocate LILY TOMLIN (Grace and Frankie) and her co-star JUNE DIANE RAPHAEL (Grace and Frankie)among other comedic guests to bring the laughs to “Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me 2!,”loosely inspired by NPR's “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!.” This annual fundraiser, hosted by actor PAUL SCHEER (The League), will take place Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at the Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica. All proceeds will support VFTA as they continue their fight for creating respect and empathy for animals through education, rescue, legislation and advocacy.

Northern Ireland rockers The Bonnevilles are renowned for both their incendiary live shows and soulful song-writing skills. Their music is full of heart, smart, and always fun. On Dirty Photographs, their second studio album for Alive, they display their love for gritty blues, primitive rock 'n' roll and Irish folk.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today the JUNO Award nominees confirmed to perform live “under the stars” at the Vancouver Convention Centre, on Saturday, March 24 at The 47th JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards Presented by SOCAN.

Fans of “The Walking Dead” universe can now experience their favorite post-apocalyptic world on the big screen as Fathom Events and AMC announced today “Survival Sunday: The Walking Dead & Fear the Walking Dead,” a one-night fan event on April 15. Celebrating the highly-anticipated series crossover, “The Walking Dead” Season 8 finale and the “Fear the Walking Dead” Season 4 premiere will be screened commercial-free in more than 750 select movie theaters nationwide. The cinema event will also feature exclusive bonus content to be announced in the coming weeks.

New Orleans during Jazz Fest provides the ultimate platform for artists to pay tribute to their favorite bands, musicians, and songwriters. The city is hallowed grounds for any musician, as it is ground zero for jazz, funk, and the improvisation that acts as the core of today's live music scene. For Michelangelo Carubba, drummer in the power-funk group Turkuaz, the impetus to pay homage to his influences while in New Orleans was so strong that, instead of picking between his favorite bands, he decided to pay tribute to two of them at once! Z-Funk: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin & Parliament Funkadelic will feature unique arrangements of songs by Led Zeppelin and P-Funk, with an all-star band that features some of the best and funkiest players he could find. Z-Funk will take place on Sunday, April 29th (technically early AM 4/30) immediately following Aaron Johnston's electronic improvisation project, J.E.D.I. (Jazz Electronic Dance Improvisation) at the same venue, Maison on Frenchmen Street.

Jack White will celebrate the release of his new album BOARDING HOUSE REACH with three intimate performances in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and London. These will be the first shows featuring new songs from BOARDING HOUSE REACH, outside of two 'Live First Listen' previews held at White's own Third Man Records in Nashville this week, and will feature White's new touring outfit: Carla Azar on drums, Quincy McCrary and Neal Evans on keys, and Dominic Davis on bass guitar. Show times, ticket availabilities, and pre-sales vary from event to event, but each present a rare opportunity for audiences to be among the first to acquaint themselves with White's new material from BOARDING HOUSE REACH as well as reimagined songs from his catalog.

According to Variety,  Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has confirmed that he's working on the next James Bond movie. The filmmaker made the admission to Metro New York on Wednesday night at a special screening in New York of his new FX series “Trust.”

According to Variety, Demian Bichir and Andrea Riseborough will star in Sony's new take on the horror classic “The Grudge.” Writer Nicolas Pesce will also direct the reboot.

Disney Junior has ordered a third season of the animated 'Mickey and the Roadster Racers,' Disney Channel's #1 series among Kids 2-5. Production will continue as season two of the hit series – with a remarkable guest cast throughout – debuts FRIDAY, APRIL 13 (9:30 a.m., EDT/PDT) on Disney Channel.  New episodes will also be available on the DisneyNOW app and Disney Junior VOD that day.

British producer Ross From Friends, aka Felix Clary Weatherall, is the newest signing to Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder family. The 24-year-old has a fistful of releases under his belt, the distillation of myriad influences from hip-hop cut 'n' paste culture, 80s Eurobeat, Hi-NRG and Italo into lithe, irresistible, raw dancefloor trax. He made his debut on the Breaker Breaker label in 2015, followed by outings on Lobster Theremin and sister imprint Distant Hawaii, Lone's Magicwire and recently: Molten Jets.

Paradise City Festival completes the line-up for the 2018 edition, which takes place from June 29th to July 1st  2018 at the Castle domain of Ribaucourt in Belgium. The latest names to be added are Tony Allen & Amp Fiddler, Henrik Schwarz (Live), Joris Voorn, Lil Louis, WhomadeWho (Live), Worakls, Acid Arab, Byron the Aquarius, Patrice Baumel, Joey Anderson, Studio Barnhus, Session Victim, Trance Wax aka Ejeca, Willow and many more.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) today proudly announced that Barry Frank, one of the most well-known and influential sports program content creators, television rights negotiators and the talent representative of some of the greatest television sports broadcasters, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Sports this year at the 39th Sports Emmy® Awards.

Resilience is defined as the ability of the human being to adapt positively to adversity. Recently the term is also assigned to the community and cultural process that responds to variables of compensation, protection, and challenge. Resilience is what 'Pegame más Fuerte,' the newest single from 'Suenan las alarmas,' the most recent and acclaimed album of Uruguayan band and Latin Grammy Nominees 'No te va gustar (Popart Discos) conveys. It is an energetic rock imprinted song, within the conceptual framework of an album that questions the context of international, social, political and personal uncertainty that crosses the world, through a handful of songs that seek to propose a refuge to protect the spirit and the heart. In this original studio version, the song counts with the guest participation of Herbert Vianna (guitarist and vocal lead for Os Paralamas do Sucesso).

LoveFit - the UK's first music, food and fitness festival - is returning to the stunning grounds of the St Clere Estate, Kent in July. For it's second year, LoveFit has announced a slew of new additions and improvements including an exciting adventure programme, boutique camping from Hotel Bell Tent and an expanded food and drink selection including newcomers Body Burger and Vits & Kicks.

Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has unveiled his new single “Done For Me (featuring Kehlani),” which is available now at all music retailers and streaming services. Download/Stream HERE. “Done For Me,” which sees Puth being joined by GRAMMY® nominated R&B sensation and Atlantic labelmate Kehlani, is the latest single released from Puth's highly-anticipated sophomore album, Voicenotes, which is set to arrive on May 11th and is available now for pre-order HERE.

Byron Allen's Freestyle Digital Media will release legendary artist and AIDS activist Vincent Gagliostro's debut feature After Louie on March 30, 2018 in New York City, day-and-date with a VOD release on digital HD across cable, internet and satellite platforms.

 New Jersey alt-punk rockers, Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son have teamed up with Atwood Magazine to premiere their new single 'Roaring Twenties' off of their forthcoming self-titled album, due out March 23, 2018. The new track is available to listen to HERE.

Last night on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, Seth takes a closer look at Democrats racking up another major win, #NationalStudentWalkout and President Trump musing about weaponizing space. Check out highlights below! 

Isolation, the debut album from breakout star Kali Uchis, is out April 6 on Interscope Records. The album features hits “After The Storm” featuring Tyler, The Creator and Bootsy Collins, “Nuestro Planeta” featuring Reykon, and “Tyrant” featuring Jorja Smith.