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Americana duo The Mastersons, aka Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore, address the current state of the nation with their new song 'Spellbound,' premiering today with Billboard. They discuss the sentiments behind the track in an exclusive Billboard interview.

In 1930, Clyde Tombaugh of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona discovered Pluto, a planet that would become the ninth and smallest in our solar system. Then in 2006, on the last day of the annual International Astronomical Union conference in Prague, everything changed. In a decision riddled with controversy, Pluto was officially reclassified as a dwarf planet.

Deadline reports that Awkwafina has joined the cast of 'The Baccarat Machine,' from SK Global. SK Global produced 'Crazy Rich Asians,' Awkwafina's breakout performance.

Gold Coast Arts Cinema Series presents the screening of the Romanian film, a?oeThe Whistlersa?? on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021.

Hidden away in the dark shadows of our nation's history are tales so terrifying, they must be true. Now, veteran actor and legendary horror movie icon Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger of the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise) scours news reports of yesteryear to bring viewers twisted tales ripped straight from the headlines in “True Terror with Robert Englund.” In each episode, Englund uses his ominous tones and creepy charisma to masterfully weave together a trilogy of spine-tingling tales, guided by newspaper accounts and layered with commentary from historians and experts that prove that truth is always stranger than fiction. From flying monsters to creatures in the night, to evil possessions and hauntings, these twisted tales will leave viewers wishing the stories really were only in their dreams. The six-part series “True Terror with Robert Englund” begins on Wednesday, March 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel.

Bay Area bluegrass matriarch, Laurie Lewis, is no stranger to sharing a song and microphone with those lucky enough to share a stage with her, but not often does one catch that energy behind the closed door of a recording studio. Never one to back down from anything, Lewis called upon a number of her West Coast cohorts to bottle up these little jolts of collaborative lightning on her newest release, and Laurie Lewis. Out March 27th, Lewis's 13-track collection of duets isn't a release for release's sake, but a thoughtful contribution to the American music canon, honoring the relationships and friendships that have brought her to the present moment, and also supporting the young musicians who will help carry her legacy into the next generation. “There are things that you can communicate musically together, which are hard to put into words,” Lewis explains. “To have those conversations with people I love and who have been so significant throughout my career is a beautiful thing.”

Deadline reports that Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, and Peter Sarsgaard have joined the cast of 'The Lost Daughter.'

GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Award-winning duo SUGARLAND will return to the road this summerfor their THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR 2020 with special guests Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tenille Townes as well as Danielle Bradbery on select dates. Amplifying a fan-fueled buzz that has permeated stages across the globe, the duo will also release a special collection of tracks on their BIGGER, LOUDER, LIVE EP via Big Machine Records on February 28. The live versions honor their critically-acclaimed sixth studio album BIGGER as Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush prepare to embark on a new chapter with fresh music coming this year.

The all-new season of 'Little Big Shots' returns with two-time Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy as host.

'Gone Mental with Lior' follows famed mentalist Lior Suchard as he enters the minds of celebrities. Episodes will feature Ben Stiller, Rob Gronkowski, James Corden, Zooey Deschanel and more.

Variety reports that Margot Robbie will star opposite Christian Bale in an upcoming film from David O. Russell.

On the heels of a trio of successful sold-out shows in New York, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Audiomack takes their fan favorite a?oeHometown Heroesa?? Live Concert Series to the Windy City for a charity show.

Deadline reports that Mikey Alfred's skateboarding drama 'North Hollywood' has added Pharrell Williams as a producer.

Deadline reports that 'The Story of Plastic' documentary will air on Discovery Channel in honor of Earth Day.

Like cinema, sports have been integral to the development of modern Japan since the late 19th century when the country opened its borders to the West. Intersecting these two major cultural forces is the multifaceted and ubiquitous sports film, a fluid genre that offers fascinating insight into issues related to Japanese national identity, gender roles and the clash between tradition and modernity. Organized in anticipation of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, Aim for the Best: Sports in Japanese Cinema celebrates the Japanese sports film in its myriad iterations—covering a wide range of athletic disciplines and filmmaking styles, from wartime Japan to the present—including classics, documentaries, anime and commercial crowd-pleasers.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, BBC Studios will produce a new series in partnership with climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Andrew Bird is teaming up with Calexico and Iron & Wine for The Great Summer Stroll tour this June. The coast to coast co-headline tour kicks off in Iron & Wine's home state of North Carolina and includes stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Neko Case, in Andrew's home state of Illinois at the Ravinia Festival, and culminates at The Hollywood Bowl where Mandolin Orange joins the evening's proceedings. JOSEPH will open dates on the first half of the tour.

Deadline reports that 'Clickbait,' the upcoming Netflix limited series, has rounded out its cast.

The Town Hall today revealed the first group of names slated to perform at the inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact event in New York City on Friday, February 28, 2020. The line-up includes Grammy-winning singer Leon Bridges, Grammy-nominated recording artist Rapsody, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Andra Day, and Grammy-nominated rapper BJ The Chicago Kid. The Town Hall also announced that activist Martin Luther King III will take the stage to pay tribute to The Lena Horne Prize and its focus on the intersection of arts and activism. See full list of names announced to participate below.

Holly (Cynthia Erivo) makes a calculated attempt to help a volatile but conflicted Jack (Marc Menchaca), while their whereabouts are tracked by Ralph (Ben Mendelsohn) and Alec (Jeremy Bobb). After she's confronted by town gossip on her first day back at work, Glory (Julianne Nicholson) considers Howie's (Bill Camp) suggestion on how to secure her family's financial future.