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Back in the spotlight with a sublime new rhythm and blues record, James Hunter follows up six critically acclaimed albums with his latest recording, Nick of Time, set for release on Brooklyn's renowned soul label Daptone Records. Nick of Time is a shining testament of how a master songsmith continually draws fresh water from a bottomless well. Recorded and produced by Bosco Mann, Nick of Time features one of today's foremost soul singers at the top of his game performing with musicians who've backed some of the biggest contemporary music stars including Daptone artists Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley. Nick of Time will be internationally released on March 6, 2020.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum and Las Vegas Philharmonic Music Van launch a new, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) collaboration this month, utilizing music to heighten science-based educational programming at the Museum. Beginning with a?oeSights & Sounds of Nevada: Celebrating Biodiversitya?? on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, the collaboration will offer families fun experiences throughout the year.

With a globetrotting 20-year career renowned for being a voice for the people across four decades of political and societal upheaval from the late '90s to today, Antibalas celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a stark return to their Williamsburg roots on its latest Daptone Records studio album, Fu Chronicles (Release Date: February 7, 2020). Pre-gentrified Williamsburg serves as the backdrop for Fu Chronicles -- voyaging back to the early days of when Antibalas and revered soul label Daptone Records spawned out of lead singer Duke Amayo's kung fu dojo. A senior master of the Jow Ga Kung Fu School of martial arts, Duke Amayo along with Antibalas founder/baritone saxophonist Martín Perna guide listeners through an epic journey of where kung fu ingeniously intersects with Afrobeat on Fu Chronicles.

Arista Nashville's Adam Doleac officially impacts radio today with his debut single, “Famous,” garnering 23 country station adds. Written by Doleac, Andy Skib and Bobby Hamrick, the track is one this week's most-added songs at country radio. “Famous” is available on all platforms.

Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, in a partnership with eMerge Entertainment, has announced the Digital HD and Cable VOD launch of writer/director Eli Batalion's quasi-autobiographical (re)start-up buddy comedy Appiness. Appiness will be available to rent or own January 28th on streaming services (including Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play and Vudu) and Cable VOD (including Comcast, Verizon, DirecTV, and Dish) in the United States.

Deadline reports that showrunner Gary Levine said that 'Ray Donovan' is “nearing the end of its run.'

Anastasia Elliot is starting the year off with her first string of headline performances. In addition to these shows she will make her NAMM debut while on the West Coast with an acoustic performance sponsored by Godin Guitars on January 17th, followed by a very special workshop on live performance technology on January 18th. Anastasia's live show brings her music to life utilizing innovative technologies to create a fully immersive experience. Between handcrafted costuming and unique light work, audiences can expect a visually stunning performance that will not want to be missed.

Deadline reports that season two of 'Flack,' starring Anna Paquin, will return to Pop TV on Friday, March 13. This will be the start of the second season.

Brooklyn-based performer, Raquel Cion, is coming back for a January-March 2020 residency of her cabaret, Me & Mr. Jones: My Intimate Relationship with David Bowie at Pangea, located at 178 Second Avenue New York, NY 10003. The 90-minute cabaret explores the lifelong a?oesoul lovea?? that Cion has for David Bowie's artistry and David Jones's humanity.

Post-hardcore act Vagrants are storming into 2020 with the release of a brand new single and music video. Fans can hear the new song, produced by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore, Hands Like Houses) and out now on Equal Vision Records.

The cast of A Fall From Grace including Tyler Perry, Crystal R. Fox, Bresha Webb, and Phylicia Rashad stopped by the SiriusXM studios today to promote their new Netflix movie. While at SiriusXM the cast sat down with SiriusXM host Bevy Smith where they spoke about their new movie, on being seen by Tyler Perry and shared their thoughts on the lack of diversity for the 2020 Oscar nominations with Tyler Perry saying he hopes more people get to a place where they realize they don't need to be validated by Hollywood to know they are special.

Deadline reports that Rachel Bloom will executive produce a new comedy at Pop TV.

Well-known as a purveyor of blue-eyed soul, Luke McMaster sets the bar ever higher with each project he takes on. His latest album has the singer-songwriter delivering classics by a music icon who Bob Dylan deemed America's 'greatest living poet' and who played a key role in transforming Motown into a pop music landmark. Songs of Smokey pays tribute to the artistry that made Smokey Robinson a soul legend - each song delivered with McMaster's signature style.

Variety reports that Universal Music Group Nashville has signed 'This is Us' star Chrissy Metz to a record deal.

The Legacy Music Project, a cutting-edge production music library is launching a completely unique catalog of music for song placement in TV, film, and advertising, January 14, 2020.

Brooklyn Filmmaker, Glen Mitku, teamed up with Italian Sculptor, Sergio Furnari, to make a short documentary, about Sergio's dream to sculpt the Mother Cabrini tribute statue and create a Mother Cabrini School of the Arts.

Deadline reports that Netflix has acquired 'Go Karts,' a family film out of Australia.

Trout Steak Revival have announced their fifth studio album The Light We Bring, due out Jan 31. The band will kick off their record release tour on Feb 2 in Aspen. All up to date news can be found at troutsteak.com.

Today, SHOWTIME Documentary Films announced upcoming titles from its 2020 slate from preeminent documentarians, including LOVE FRAUD from Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, THE TRADE from Matthew Heineman, THE LONGEST WAR from Greg Barker, Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon, KINGDOM OF SILENCE from Alex Gibney, Rick Rowley and Lawrence Wright, and THE KINGMAKER from Lauren Greenfield. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc., at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour.

Tim McGraw started the year off right with a headline show at the College Football Playoff Game, performing his new song “Way Down” from a forthcoming album later this year & his Nielsen BDS certified 'Most Played Radio Song of the Decade' hit “Something Like That,” and simultaneously announced the major HERE ON EARTH TOUR for 2020. McGraw will join forces with reigning CMA Vocalist of the Year Luke Combs for two can't-miss summer stadium shows in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Special guest Midland will join the entire tour, and Ingrid Andress will open the show on all dates. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will cross the country beginning in July and ending in September and will be part of Live Nation's Megaticket program. Fans can first purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation's Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com. To be a part of future pre-sales, fans are encouraged to go to www.timmcgraw.com and become a part of MCGRAWONE. Pre-sale access for the Los Angeles and Philadelphia stadium shows will also be available for Luke Comb's fan club group The Bootleggers.