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Michael Major

Michael Major is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Marist College.

After starting out running social media for a theatre company, his love of pop culture led him to intern at TigerBeat Media. After also writing for organizations like PopCrave, uInterview, and Talk Radio NYC, Michael began as BroadwayWorld's entertainment editor in August of 2021.

Growing up watching movie musicals like Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors on repeat, Michael is an expert on television and film. His love of the film industry has carried over to his work at BroadwayWorld, working with major networks like NBC, ABC, FOX and more to cover Broadway stars taking over the big screen.

He also frequently works with companies like Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Universal to bring exclusive clips and interviews from Broadway-related releases to readers. Stay tuned for the latest news on movies like Wicked, Mean Girls, The Color Purple, and more!

As a big fan of pop music, BroadwayWorld Music includes news on your favorite singers, like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more, along with coverage on original music from Broadway alums like Reneé Rapp, Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr., and more.

While at BroadwayWorld, he has had the honor of interviewing stars like Katy Perry, Carol Burnett, Denzel Washington, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, and more.




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First Show:

The Lion King

Favorite Show:

Hairspray

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Kelela Debuts New Single 'Happy Ending'
Kelela Debuts New Single 'Happy Ending'
October 19, 2022

Produced by LSDXOXO with additional production from Bambii, the song draws inspiration from the rapture of a club crush and the release after a sexy buildup of tension. The single is accompanied by an Alima Lee and Kelela co-directed video that snapshots black rave culture in New York City. Watch the new music video now!

Tegan and Sara Release Share 'Smoking Weed Alone'
Tegan and Sara Release Share 'Smoking Weed Alone'
October 19, 2022

The album release comes on the heels of last week’s release of High School, the TV series based on their memoir. Tegan and Sara kick off their fall North American tour October 26th in Philadelphia, featuring Tomberlin in the opening slow. While the track was written by Tegan, “Smoking Weed Alone” showcases the band’s approach to the album. 

VIDEO: Netflix Drops CHRISTMAS WITH YOU Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Drops CHRISTMAS WITH YOU Trailer
October 19, 2022

Feeling career burn out, pop star Angelina escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small town New York, where she not only finds the inspiration to revitalize her career but also a shot at true love. The cast includes Aimee Garcia, Freddie Prinze Jr., Deja Monique Cruz, Zenzi Williams, and Lawrence J. Hughes. Watch the video trailer now!

Emeryld Releases 'Scandal' From Her Upcoming EP
Emeryld Releases 'Scandal' From Her Upcoming EP
October 19, 2022

Emeryld reveals the second track “Scandal”, plus the music video, from her upcoming EP. She is the newest signing on the record label that brought you Charli XCX, HAIM, MARINA, Christine and the Queens, Matt Maeson etc. Earlier this Summer, she released “Bombs Away”, accompanied by Andy Madeleine VIDEO.

Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More SAG-AFTRA Members Urge Congress to End Hair Discrimination & Pass CROWN Act
Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More SAG-AFTRA Members Urge Congress to End Hair Discrimination & Pass CROWN Act
October 19, 2022

Among the members who signed the statement of support for the CROWN Act are Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, and dozens of other performers. In the letter, members assert, “Discrimination based on hair style or texture is a destructive practice that has alienated and caused irreparable harm to Black Americans.” 

Barny Fletcher Debuts 'JETPACK' Mixtape
Barny Fletcher Debuts 'JETPACK' Mixtape
October 19, 2022

A project which took Barny back to his humble roots hunting for hidden beats on the internet, the resulting JETPACK mixtape takes us on a wild ride through its 10 high-octane tracks. Twisting through smart hip-hop beats, slick R&B melodies, and laser sharp lyricism, the songs are the latest testament to Barny's meteoric rise.

Velvet Chains Share New Single 'Time Stood Still'
Velvet Chains Share New Single 'Time Stood Still'
October 19, 2022

“Time Stood Still” was produced, mixed & mastered by Grammy Award-nominated and Juno Award-winning producer Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Skillet) and recorded at The Hideout Recording in the band’s Vegas hometown. Co-written by multi-platinum songwriter Drew Lawrence (Lindsey Stirling, Christina Perri).

Photos: Patti LuPone, Sophia Anne Caruso & More Attend THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL Premiere
Photos: Patti LuPone, Sophia Anne Caruso & More Attend THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL Premiere
October 19, 2022

Check out photos of Patti LuPone, Sophia Anne Caruso, Michelle Yeoh, Laurence Fishburne, director and co-writer Paul Feig, Author and Executive Producer Soman Chainani and Producer Laura Fischer were joined by stars Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Sofia Wylie, Kit Young, Jamie Flatters and Adam Ray.

Parker Lane Releases New Single 'Brave'
Parker Lane Releases New Single 'Brave'
October 19, 2022

Parker Lane has released their new single “Brave,” the first release from their forthcoming full-length coming top of next year via Beets & Produce. Co-produced by front man Printz Board and Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy, Zach Bryan), “Brave” is brimming with effervescent textures of acoustic guitars. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Unveils SLOW HORSES Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Unveils SLOW HORSES Season Two Trailer
October 19, 2022

Starring Gary Oldman in the cast are Academy Award-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, BAFTA Scotland Award-winner Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Dustin Demri-Burns, Christopher Chung, Freddie Fox, Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan and Academy Award-nominee Jonathan Pryce. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Adam Lambert Performs with Jennifer Hudson on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Adam Lambert Performs with Jennifer Hudson on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
October 19, 2022

Fellow “American Idol” alum Adam Lambert joins Jennifer, reminiscing about their “Idol” days and how their audition song selection turned into full circle moments later in their careers. The alums join their former “American Idol” pianist Michael Orland for a show stopping rendition of the operatic classic “Nessun dorma.” Watch a video now!

ADAPTATION to Be Released on 4K UHD For 20th Anniversary
ADAPTATION to Be Released on 4K UHD For 20th Anniversary
October 18, 2022

As Charlie struggles to adapt Orlean's best-selling book 'The Orchid Thief,' he writes himself into his own movie. The various stories crash into one another, exploding into a wildly imaginative film. ADAPTATION is at once a hilarious drama and a moving comedy, now celebrating its 20th anniversary.

VIDEO: Haru Nemuri Shares 'Ikiru' Live at The Forest of Ramen
VIDEO: Haru Nemuri Shares 'Ikiru' Live at The Forest of Ramen
October 18, 2022

Haru recently had to postpone some of her current North American tour dates due to a positive test result for covid. Fully recovered after a 5-day quarantine, and now testing negative, her tour has resumed with an epic show in Dallas, TX. On October 20, she will headline the Soda Bar in San Diego, CA. Watch the new performance video now!

Exclusive: Liza Koshy Sits Down With Yara Shahidi on YARA SHAHIDI'S DAY OFF
Exclusive: Liza Koshy Sits Down With Yara Shahidi on YARA SHAHIDI'S DAY OFF
October 19, 2022

Watch an exclusive video clip from the upcoming episode of Yara Shadidi's Day Off, in which Yara asks Liza Koshy if she felt like she trusted herself right away or if it’s something she’s developed. Liza says it developed and how she’s ever evolving and ever flowing, with the shower being her hype place for herself. 

Calling Cadence Releases 'Acoustic Session, Vol. 1' EP
Calling Cadence Releases 'Acoustic Session, Vol. 1' EP
October 18, 2022

For this EP, Calling Cadence’s Oscar Bugarin and Rae Cole reimagined their celebrated material from the band’s self-titled debut album in a stripped-down setting, showcasing the strength and flexibility of their arrangements and songwriting while putting their voices and playing at center stage.

Ashibah Drops Her 'You May Forget' EP
Ashibah Drops Her 'You May Forget' EP
October 18, 2022

Fresh off a summer filled with successes that included closing out Copenhagen’s Fluid Festival and dropping an official Beatport Sounds x Loopmasters sample pack 4 E.V.E.R, Ashibah delivers a sleek and well-polished three-track EP as the esteemed Lane 8 champions and welcomes Ashibah to his label. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Petra Jasmiina Shares 'Naïve' Music Video
VIDEO: Petra Jasmiina Shares 'Naïve' Music Video
October 18, 2022

The satirical fairytale, written and directed by the artist herself, and filmed by Aleksei Postnikov (That Russian Guy Production), takes us around the city, from majestic Conservatory Gardens to gritty indie music stages, as seen through the lens of its stubbornly escapist characters - or “naïves.” Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Sammy Rae & The Friends Covers Billy Joel's 'The River Of Dreams'
VIDEO: Sammy Rae & The Friends Covers Billy Joel's 'The River Of Dreams'
October 18, 2022

In this episode of ReImagined At Home, Rae — the frontwoman of eight-piece group Sammy Rae & The Friends — takes center stage with her uke to deliver a scat-filled cover of Joel's GRAMMY-nominated single. She puts her own spin on the track with undulating vocals, showing off her range as well her jazz sensibilities. Watch the video performance now!

TAMRON HALL Ties a 4-Month High in Total Viewers
TAMRON HALL Ties a 4-Month High in Total Viewers
October 18, 2022

During the week of Oct. 3, 2022, “Tamron Hall” tied a 4-month high in Total Viewers (974,000) — since the week of 6/6/22. “Tamron Hall” matched its prior week’s delivery across all key Nielsen measures: Households (0.7 rating), Total Viewers (974,000) and Women 25-54 (0.3 rating).

THE WATCHER Hits #1 on Netflix Top 10 the Week of October 10
THE WATCHER Hits #1 on Netflix Top 10 the Week of October 10
October 18, 2022

Ryan Murphy ruled the Top 10 once again this week, with three titles on the Netflix charts. Since its debut on Thursday, Murphy’s real-estate thriller The Watcher landed in the #1 spot with 125.01M hours viewed on the English TV List. Starring Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries.



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