Artists Have Created a Movement to Give Back to Fans - And It's 'Sweet'October 14, 2019Want to play one-on-one basketball with rapper Yung Bleu at his home? How about attending a sound check with superstar LeAnn Rimes? Love the exceptionally bold style of K-Pop? Now you can spend a day with Wengie getting a complete K-Pop fashion makeover. With the all-new Sweet app, artists now have a platform to give back to fans through a global rewards marketplace filled with special access and experiences, exclusive content, and surprise & delight opportunities. From backstage passes and private lessons to video chats, exclusive concert streams and more, Sweet's innovative platform is the ultimate way an artist can show their appreciation to fans. With approximately 200 talent brands across music, gaming, and content-creation signed onto the platform, the groundbreaking app launched October 14th.
Justin Kirk Joins PERRY MASON Limited SeriesOctober 14, 2019Deadline reports that Justin Kirk will join 'Perry Mason,' a reimagined HBO miniseries. He joins previously-announced cast members John Lithgow, Matthew Rhys, and Tatiana Maslany.
PKWY Tavern Hosts Haunting Halloween Block Party, Oct. 31October 14, 2019PKWY Tavern invites goons and goblins to eat, drink and be scary during the spook-tacular Halloween-themed block party on Thursday, Oct. 31. Beginning at 9 p.m., partygoers can celebrate at PKWY Flamingo with a variety of frightening festivities including an inflatable jousting ring, photobooths, live music and LED swing sets, as well as Bacardi cocktail samplings, delicious bar bites and festive drink specials. Later in the evening, PKWY Tavern will leave no trick un-treated or partygoer un-thrilled as revelers who don their sexiest, scariest and most outrages costumes will have the chance to win $1,000, proving there is no better place to celebrate All Hallows' Eve.
Entertainment One Will Produce SALVATION DAYOctober 14, 2019According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Salvation Day' will be adapted into a film by Entertainment One. The movie is based on Kali Wallace's science fiction novel.
Vevo and Emotional Oranges Release Live PerformancesOctober 14, 2019Vevo announces the release of Emotional Oranges' DSCVR performances for 'Your Best Friend is a Hater' and 'Personal.' Vevo DSCVR focuses on the development of emerging artists, through performance content and careful curation. Vevo has a long history of helping emerging artists break through to new and wider audiences.
SAUDI WOMEN'S DRIVING SCHOOL Will Debut on HBO Oct. 24October 14, 2019For many Americans, getting a driver's license is a mundane rite of passage. For women in Saudi Arabia, who were only allowed to drive legally starting in June 2018, it's a critical step along the road to independence. Debuting THURSDAY, OCT. 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), SAUDI WOMEN'S DRIVING SCHOOL documents this change with a rarely seen look inside the Kingdom and unprecedented access to The Saudi Women's Driving School, the largest such complex in the world.
Ice-T Will Narrate PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONEOctober 14, 2019According to The Hollywood Reporter, an upcoming documentary about the American war on drugs has nabbed a big star to narrate. Ice-T will lend his voice to 'Public Enemy Number One.'
Patricia Baloge Releases Music Video for 'Desire'October 14, 2019Fresh off her debut single 'Desire', Brooklyn based DJ and producer Patricia Baloge returns with a passionate set of visuals for the exotic afrohouse offering officially out today.
ABC News' 20/20 Presents Two-Hour TV Event on Dorothy Stratten, Friday, Oct. 18October 14, 2019At age 18, Dorothy Stratten left her job at a Dairy Queen and moved to Hollywood, soon becoming famous as the 1980 Playboy ”Playmate of the Year.” In Los Angeles, Dorothy captivated the attention of legendary Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who had big plans for her in the Playboy empire, and powerful movie director Peter Bogdanovich, who cast her in a breakthrough role in his film “They All Laughed,” alongside iconic actors Audrey Hepburn, John Ritter and Ben Gazzara. But Paul Snider, who discovered Dorothy at the Dairy Queen and married her after they moved to Hollywood, grappled with jealousy and anger when she filed for divorce, viewing her as his ticket to success. Dorothy's modeling and acting career came to a tragic end when Paul shot and killed her before he died by suicide. Now, almost 40 years after Dorothy's death, a two-hour “20/20” takes a look at her life and career through the eyes of those who knew her best and explores what drove Paul to murder. “20/20” airs Friday, Oct. 18 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
Amy Poehler's MOXIE Casts its LeadsOctober 14, 2019According to Deadline, Amy Poehler's next directorial project, 'Moxie,' has found its leads in Hadley Robinson and Lauren Tsai. The film, adapted by Tamara Chestna, is based on Jennifer Mathieu's novel.
New Craig Ferguson-Hosted Game Show, ABC's THE HUSTLER, Challenges Viewers to Hone Their Detective SkillsOctober 14, 2019ABC announced today the network has picked up the mind-bending, new game show series, 'The Hustler.' Hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning game show host, actor, writer, comedian and ABC alum Craig Ferguson, 'The Hustler' breaks the game show mold by featuring one player who secretly already knows the answers. Don't be fooled. Just because they have a leg up doesn't mean they'll be taking home the prize. 'The Hustler' is set to begin production later this fall, with an airdate to be announced at a later date.
New Sidney Lindner & The Silver Wilderness Collective Video Premieres at GhettoblasterOctober 14, 2019Broken Sparrow Records is very pleased to announce this first installment in a new triptych short film inspired by the Sidney Lindner & The Silver Wilderness Collective LP Summer Ghosts / Nightfalls has premiered at Ghettoblaster. The films were created by director Ryan Prows, who's debut feature Lowlife premiered at Fantasia Fest 2017 to rave reviews and won an Audience Award and Cheval Noir Special Jury Prize.
DREAMERS' 'Die Happy' Hits Top 10 on Alternative RadioOctober 14, 2019Cosmic-alt trio DREAMERS track, 'Die Happy,' off of second full length album LAUNCH FLY LAND hits top 10 on the Alternative Radio Chart. The stellar news is received ahead of their North American headline tour & in the wake of a remix by The Wombats.
THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY Currently in Rehearsals for Upcoming East Coast DatesOctober 10, 2019The Immediate Family is currently in rehearsals in Los Angeles, preparing for their upcoming tour on the east coast. The band, featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Steve Postell (guitar and vocals), brings together some of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music. Their work can be heard on albums from Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Warren Zevon and many, many, many more.
Netflix's THE PROM Adaptation Adds Kerry WashingtonOctober 10, 2019According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Scandal' star and Broadway vet Kerry Washington has joined the cast of 'The Prom,' a Netflix adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. The cast already includes heavy-hitters like Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman.