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Variety reports that the story of John Franzese Jr., son of Sonny Franzese, has been optioned by 'Hacksaw Ridge' producer David Permut.

Wild Rivers have announced their anticipated new EP, Songs To Break Up To, will be released on May 1st. The folk pop foursome celebrates this news by sharing new song “Kinda Feels Alright,” and announcing that their “Where We Left Off Tour” has expanded internationally, with additional U.S. dates added in June, plus shows in the UK and Europe starting in September.

After their worldwide hugely successful 3-D concert tours, the Electro pioneers Kraftwerk announce North American tour dates for summer 2020. Bringing together music, 3-D visuals and performance art, KRAFTWERK are a true „Gesamtkunstwerk„ a total work of art.

Variety reports that Broadway and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer will star on NBC's upcoming 'American Auto,' from 'Superstore' creator Justin Spitzer.

Deadline reports that mockumentary pilot 'This Country' has tapped Seann William Scott to star. The series is based on a BBC series of the same name.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), announces its Winter/Spring 2020 schedule of Hallways -- the Hall's official podcast -- airing weekly beginning in February. The series includes in depth, personal interviews with Folk, Americana, and Roots artists like Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, Tom Rush, Keb' Mo', Milk Carton Kids and The Mammals.

Fresh from a handful of dates in Brazil celebrating Carnival, Diplo's Major Lazer will take over New York City on March 14, playing three shows in a single night across the city.

Deadline reports that 'Breaking Bad' star Betsty Brandt will lead the upcoming NBC comedy 'Jefferies.'

Singer, songwriter, and pop artist Willie Shaw announces he will be hitting the road opening for Atlantic Records recording artist Josie Dunne. Full routing below.

“Queen of the Rodeo” is premiering today. Watch/share below. Directed by Austin Peters (Haim, Chvrches, Bastille), the video features several cameos including model Tess Holiday, star of “Dragula Season 3,” Louisiana Purchase, and drag artist Thanks Jem (the real-life subject of the song). It also includes a special interlude version of Peck's song “Roses Are Falling.”

SESAME STREET is available on HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.

Deadline reports that a new musical film featuring the music of Diane Warren will land at Paramount Pictures. Tamara Chestna is on board to write the script.

Salinas Records recently released Glimmer, the debut full-length LP from New York based indie/punk rock band, Freezing Cold. Now the band is back with a new video for 'Teenage Insights' and set of tour dates (see Big Takeover premiere)!

Nicholas McGuffin spent almost 10 years behind bars for a crime he says he did not commit. If he didn't kill his former girlfriend, then who did? In his first interview, McGuffin exclusively opened up to “20/20” about his overturned manslaughter conviction in the death of then 15-year-old Leah Freeman, killed in 2000 when McGuffin was only 18 years old.

In the latest of intense, acclaimed mystery dramas from Acorn TV, BAFTA and NTA award-winning actor David Tennant (Broadchurch, Doctor Who, Good Omens) and award-winning actress Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight, The Good Wife, Vera) lead a stellar ensemble cast in the darkly gripping British series Deadwater Fell, to premiere exclusively in North America on Acorn TV on Monday, April 6, with a weekly rollout every Monday through April 27. Created and written by Daisy Coulam (Grantchester, Humans) and directed by Lynsey Miller (The Boy with the Topknot, Eve,) this four-part psychological mystery drama explores the cause and aftermath of a horrific crime in a small Scottish community. When a seemingly perfect and happy family is murdered by someone they know and trust, those closest to the family begin to question everything they thought they knew about their friends. After its premiere on UK's Channel 4 on January 10, 2020, Deadwater Fell became the #1 drama for the network's key demos and was Channel 4's second highest rating drama (total audience) in the past year. Called a 'glorious streaming service... an essential must-have' (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks' Acorn TV is North America's most popular streamer focused on British and international television.

Nordic vocalist Johanna Kuvaja presents her new single 'Back For Good', a heartfelt ballad that harkens back to the feel of Madonna's seminal 'Crazy For You'. This new single follows on the trail of Kuvaja's debut single 'Shower', markedly contrasting from its upbeat catchy vibe à la Aqua, Katy Perry and Kylie Minogue.

Electronic producer 6TH CROWD presents her new electro-wave single 'The Day is Over', a sweet excuse to plug into her unique synthetik world, where analogue and digital meet up.

The haunting track hinges on the vocal interplay and lyrical tension between ITM frontwoman Maria Brink and Cotela. Ultimately, 'Hunting Grounds,' which boast the ominous chorus 'One of us is going down,' is like a metallic game of cat and mouse.

Art pop collective Hello Forever has released their debut album Whatever It Is. Singer/songwriter Samuel Joseph and company offer up a contemporary call back to the 60s, full of delectable harmonies and buoyant melodies. Alongside the album, Hello Forever has unveiled the music video for “Farm On The Mountaintop,” filmed in a single take at the collective's mountaintop sanctuary. They inject an inimitable optimism into our worlds — one that seems to praise the wondrous beauty of our own individual existence, opening our eyes to every day miracles like the sun that rises, the clean air we breathe, and the water we depend on.”

In back-to-back events, the African American community comes together for a weekend celebrating Black excellence. On February 22, the 51st NAACP Image Awards airing live on BET Networks is the preeminent multicultural awards show from an African American point of view. It celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. The next evening, the American Black Film Festival will host its annual awards season gala, ABFF Honors. The ceremony celebrates Black culture by recognizing individuals who have made distinguished contributions to American entertainment. The honorees being celebrated at ABFF Honors have leveraged their career to carve out a space for people of color in Hollywood helping to create a more diverse landscape. ABFF Honors is an opportunity for the industry to acknowledge how far entertainment has come and thank the individuals who have made it their mission to propel the African American community forward.