DANNIC Joins Forces With Pop Sensation INNA for New Single STAY Available NowMarch 9, 2018Dutch DJ and producer Dannic has been in a rich vein of form recently, demonstrated by a standout start to 2018 with his reimagining of Silvio Ecomo's classic track 'In No Dip'. This time he's back, teaming up with Romanian superstar INNA, who provides upbeat vocals on 'Stay'. The timing is perfect for the track, as it provides a sunny backdrop to will in the spring sunshine and banish the last of winter's bite.
Mara Wilson Joins Roald Dahl's Imaginormous Challenge Writing Contest as Member of Judging PanelMarch 9, 2018Writer and actor Mara Wilson, known to many for playing Matilda Wormwood in the beloved film Matilda, will be helping Willy Wonka with his search as one of the judges in thisyear's Roald Dahl's Imaginormous Challenge and will be helping to read the entries and pick the winners. Mara announced her involvement on Twitter earlier this week, noting that she is 'thrilled to be helping to pick a winner!'
MATA Festival's 20th Anniversary: The World's Fair of Fresh International Music Set for April 2, 9-14, 21March 9, 2018MATA celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its brilliantly curated international Festival of New Music with 'ear-opening, satisfying music for every contemporary taste and philosophy' (Brooklyn Rail), on April 2 (Church of the Epiphany, Upper East Side) 10-14 (The Kitchen, Chelsea), and 21 (Imagine Swimming, Tribeca). Tickets, all $25, may be purchased via the MATA website.
WHO IS DONNIE RUDD? KEITH MORRISON INVESTIGATES to Premiere 3/25 on Investigation DiscoveryMarch 9, 2018Who is Donnie Rudd? It depends on who you ask. To some, he's a war hero, lawyer and brilliant scientist, but to others, he's a conman, womanizer and possibly a murderer. Investigation Discovery (ID) follows NBC's Keith Morrison as he takes us from the small towns of Texas to the elite suburbs of Chicago to learn more about Donnie through the accounts of family members and business associates. Four decades after what some authorities believe may have been Donnie's first murder, he's still a free man, but Morrison rushes to get the facts just before Donnie's June 25, 2018 Chicago area-based murder trial begins. Produced by NBC News' Emmy Award-winning production arm, Peacock Productions, WHO IS DONNIE RUDD? KEITH MORRISON INVESTIGATES premieres Sunday, March 25 at 8/7c exclusively on ID.
New York Opera Alliance Announces the Third Annual New York Opera Fest Performance ScheduleMarch 9, 2018New York Opera Alliance (NYOA), a consortium of New York opera companies and producers, presents the third annual New York Opera Fest (nyoperafest.com), a two-month celebration of opera on an unprecedented scale that takes place throughout May and June, with over 20 New York City-based companies large and small, putting on over 30 events in venues around the city, including World Premiere performances of 12 new works.
Dim Mak Miami Returns in 2018 With Lineup Featuring Steve Aoki, Carnage, & MoreMarch 9, 2018On Friday, March 23rd Dim Mak returns to the Wynwood Arts District for an all night party at RC Cola Plant. Label boss Steve Aoki and Dim Mak are proud to announce the line up to this year's Miami Music Week takeover. The genre-spanning extravaganza will be headlined by Aoki himself, with appearances from special guest Carnage, Dada Life, Cheat Codes (Live!), Grandtheft, QUIX, Bad Royale, Ricky Remedy, Matroda, Noise Cans, Bok Nero + surprise guests! The 18+ event kicks off at 9PM and ends early Saturday morning at 5AM. Tickets on sale now (Early Bird SOLD OUT)!
Amazon Music Releases MADE IN AUSTRALIA feat. Gang of Youths, The Temper Trap, Alex Cameron, Gordi & MoreMarch 9, 2018Today, Amazon Music is launching 'Made in Australia': an Amazon Original playlist filled with exclusive, newly-recorded covers of Australian songs, reworked by a new generation of Australian artists including The Temper Trap, Gang of Youths, Betty Who, Alex Cameron, Mansionair and many more.
Lily Allen To Release New Album NO MARCH On June 8th Via Warner Bros. RecordsMarch 9, 2018 Lily Allen announced today that her highly anticipated upcoming fourth album, No Shame, will be released on June 8th. No Shame is Lily Allen's most personal, insightful and fully-formed record to date. It includes lead song “Trigger Bang” featuring Giggs, which The Guardian describes as, “a return to the melancholic pop that made her so intriguing.” The album pre-order includes downloads of new songs “Higher”, “Three”, and “Trigger Bang.”
Jalen N'Gonda Releases New Single I GUESS THAT MAKES ME A LOSERMarch 9, 2018Jalen N'Gonda has released the new single 'I Guess That Makes Me a Loser', which is available today. A series of dates for the spring and summer have also been confirmed, including Bonnaroo in Tennessee, with more headline shows and festival appearances to be confirmed soon. 'I Guess That Makes Me A Loser' is taken from Jalen N'Gonda's new EP, which will follow early summer.
AMC Announces Wickedly Funny Satire DIETLAND to Debut Monday, June 4March 8, 2018AMC announced today, on International Women's Day, the darkly comedic series “Dietland,” from executive producer Marti Noxon, will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Monday, June 4 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The extraordinarily timed series unveils one woman's journey to self-awakening while exploring a multitude of issues faced by women today – including patriarchy, misogyny, rape culture and unrealistic beauty standards. Based on Sarai Walker's 2015 best-selling, critically acclaimed novel of the same name, “Dietland” stars Joy Nash(“The Mindy Project,” “Twin Peaks”) as lead Plum Kettle, and Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winner Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wife,” “ER”) as Kitty Montgomery. Marti Noxon (“Mad Men,”“UnREAL,”) serves as executive producer, writer, showrunner and directs multiple episodes on the series.
THIRTEEN Presents U.S. Premiere of GI JEWS: JEWISH AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II Documentary On PBSMarch 8, 2018GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II is a feature-length documentary spotlighting the little-known story of the more than 550,000 Jewish Americans who served their country in all branches of the military during World War II. Filmmaker Lisa Ades (American Experience: Miss America) brings the struggles of these brave men and women to life through first-hand experiences that reveal their fight against fascism, as well as their more personal war to liberate loved ones in Europe. After years of battle, these pioneering servicemen and women emerged transformed: more profoundly American, more deeply Jewish, and determined to continue the fight for equality and tolerance at home. GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II premieres nationwide on Wednesday, April 11 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 12). The film will be available to stream the following day on pbs.org and PBS apps.