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Too often, talented young artists succumb to believing so much in their own ability that they lose sight of their true potential as significant contributors to their field. Thankfully, there are others committed to evolving and lifting the music to new levels of appreciation with enthusiasm, engagement, and emotional depth. Enter pianistJoey Alexander, who at the age of 14 has already recorded two GRAMMY-nominated studio albums, 2015's My Favorite Things and 2016's Countdown, as well as Joey.Monk.Live!, a critically acclaimed surprise release from late 2017 to honor Thelonious Monk's centennial. With his third studio effort Eclipse, his most personal statement to date,Joey takes another giant step forward, demonstrating his aptitude as a composer, bandleader, and musician, hinting at the many artistic paths open to him in the decades ahead.

Singer/songwriter Jessie Baylin has unveiled the latest track from her new children's album, Strawberry Wind. 'Supermoon' had its world premiere yesterday exclusively via Rolling Stone, which praised the track's 'visually vibrant video,' streaming now at  YouTube. The visual marks the second installment of a five-song 16-minute short film suite directed by award-winning animator-filmmaker  Steven Mertens (Dan Auerbach, Regina Spektor), following last month's premiere of the album's lead track, 'Dream Catcher,' also streaming now at YouTube.

DADA LIFE--the acclaimed Swedish headlining DJ duo of Olof Cornéer and Stefan Engblom known for their extravagant live experiences, renowned music in the dance community and production plug-ins used by everyone and their granny in the EDM landscape--have returned with the release of their latest single, 'Higher Than The Sun,' today, March 9.

Listen to the cast of NBC's RISE sing a Spring Awakening Montage, along with 'I Believe' from Spring Awakening below! Each Friday, beginning, March 9, original cast recordings of the tracks featured in the following Tuesday's episode of “Rise” will be released at all DSPs and streaming services. The first musical offering highlights cast recordings included in the “Rise” series premiere, airing on Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, immediately following the season finale of “This Is Us.” The weekly musical releases will culminate with a full album, entitled “RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM,” due Friday, May 11. The collection will highlight selected tracks released over the course of the season, alongside additional unreleased songs from the cast.

Directed by Till Schauder, When God Sleeps is a rap-punk-rock documentary about Iranian musician Shahin Najafi, who is forced into hiding after hardline clerics issue a fatwa for his death, incensed by a rap song that focuses on the oppression of women and human rights abuses. Shahin's frantic escape leads to an impossible romance with Leili Bazargan, granddaughter of the first prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who was handpicked for the job by none other than the late Ayatollah Khomeini.

“Three Wishes” – When Eric's daughter is kidnapped, he must fulfill three ransom demands from his long-time adversary, Damien Delaine (Carlo Rota), which include answering a series of emotionally challenging questions and performing ethically questionable tasks, in order to save what matters to him most – his daughter's life – on the second season premiere of RANSOM, Saturday, April 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Today FreeForm revealed the full cast for the drama pilot 'Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.' They join 'Pretty Little Liars' stars Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish in the spinoff pilot, as well as previously announced Sofia Carson.

Henry Fong and Vlien Boy join forces on electronic dancehall track “Pop It Off,” featuring Lisa Mercedez. The Dim Mak single successfully marries Fong's dancehall-inspired stylings with Vlien Boy's trap and future bass influences, culminating in an upbeat electronic song with a pulsating moombahton edge.

Joshua Hedley's new song “I Never (Shed A Tear)” is premiering today (listen HERE). The song is second track unveiled from Hedley's highly anticipated debut album Mr. Jukebox, which will be released April 20 on Third Man Records and is now available forpre-order.

Ahead of their Treehouse World Tour Part 1, SOFI TUKKER shares a new single 'Baby I'm A Queen'. Steeped in raucous guitars and anthemic lyricism, the track is a full-blown hands in the air tune that's ready to jump start your weekend. The song was written about embracing tumultuousness and vulnerability. 'Just because you are vulnerable, doesn't mean you have to let yourself be belittled or infantilized (why is 'baby' the default nickname?)' the band says of the song. 'We are strong and empowered because we cry, because we desire, and because of what is chaotic about us. This song is about standing up as strong and powerful, because of that courage to share ourselves. It's about being both a baby and a queen at the same time.'

Production is underway on the new Disney Channel live-action limited series 'Fast Layne,' a fun-fueled action-comedy executive produced by Matt Dearborn and Tom Burkhard (Disney Channel's Emmy®-Award-nominated 'Even Stevens,' 'Zeke and Luther') and set to premiere in 2018. Travis Braun ('Vampirina') created the series and will serve as co-executive producer and Hasraf Dulull ('Origin Unknown,' 'The Beyond') will direct the first two episodes.

“Love Blows,” the new track from acclaimed artist Lissie debuts today—listen/share the song here. The song appears on her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Castles, out on March 23. Castles can be pre-ordered here.

Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood decides that joining the all-boys' wrestling team is the only way back to her estranged father. FIRST MATCH will be available for streaming on Netflix on March 30th.

The Naudet brothers, along with Netflix, announced today that their new project November 13, will launch mid-year and will be available exclusively to Netflix members around the world.

Hosted by Nicole Byer and master pastry chef Jacques Torres, this is a show for anyone who has tried to copy a @Pinterest recipe and epically failed. Nailed It!  is where everyday home bakers attempt to recreate amazing treats…and don't always get there.  From gingerbread men that look like monsters to wedding cakes that would make any bride say, “I don't.”  The baker who comes closest to success will walk away with $10,000 and the chance to finally say…Nailed It! without the irony.

Nick Cannon visits Fuse's digital series Behind the Bar to mix up his favorite cocktail — a twist on a mai tai, titled: Mai Time to Turn Up. Inspired by his new single, “Only You,” Cannon mixes up a sweet, Caribbean styled cocktail guaranteed to make anyone dance and let loose. Cannon's new single “Only You” featuring DJ Luke Nasty and Fat Joe is available Friday, March 9.

EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett (aka E) returns in his role as Brian the pretentious hipster in season 3 of Judd Apatow's LOVE, premiering worldwide today on Netflix. Watch E's hilarious performance in episode 6, where Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) tries to win back his friendship HERE. The episode also features musical performances by E. Watch the new music video for EELS' “Today is the Day” starring Mike Mitchell who plays Randy on Love. 

Comedian Norm Macdonald confirms his new Netflix show NORM MACDONALD HAS A SHOW via his twitter account this morning! 

SUPER DUPER KYLE IS BACK! Chart-topping rapper and actor KYLE returns with “To The Moon,” the first official single from his upcoming new album. Produced by Sunny Norway and Austin Sexton, “To The Moon” is the follow up to KYLE's 4x-platinum breakout single “iSpy (feat. Lil Yachty),” and is available now at all digital retailers and streaming services. Listen to “To The Moon” here.

Today, actress, author and activist Gabrielle Union and writer, public speaker and former NFL player Wade Davisannounced that they will fund a screening of A Wrinkle in Time for 600 New York City students, giving young girls an opportunity to see the diverse, women-led film for free. The screening will be held on Sunday, March 11 in Manhattan and is organized in partnership with the Ms. Foundation for Women, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, and HP.