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Set deep in the backcountry of one of the largest, most dangerous and incredibly scenic stretches of unfettered land in the country, lies the Frank Church Wilderness, also known as 'The Frank.' The only direct way to access this rugged region of Idaho is a daring flight through steep canyons on a bush plane or a harrowing jet boat journey through Class 5 whitewater rapids on the Salmon River, also known as 'The River of No Return.' Within the 2.3 million acres of secluded wilderness lives a small community dependent on the pilots, boat captains and each other to survive.

NBC is spending the 'Holidays with the Houghs.'

Deadline reports that Katherine McNamara, Katie Cassidy and Juliana Harkavy will lead a new 'Arrow' spinoff on The CW. The actresses will all reprise their roles from the original series.

District 97 is undoubtedly the most musically adventurous rock band in the world to feature an American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist. For over a decade, this quintet from Chicago has melded an adventurous instrumental prowess with the look, sound, and stage presence of Leslie Hunt. Through world tours and a stream of studio and live releases, the band has garnered a worldwide fanbase; collaborating with John Wetton and drawing praise from Bill Bruford, Mike Portnoy and other rock luminaries along the way. Their forthcoming album “Screens” and its accompanying live show promises to be their most ambitious effort to date.

Shondaland and Netflix today announced Notes on Love, a new original episodic anthology series under Shonda Rhimes' overall deal.

Further establishing itself at the forefront of longform journalism and newsworthy explorations of our world today, SHOWTIME has acquired the rights to the Emmy-winning weekly newsmagazine VICE and ordered a new 13-episode season, to premiere in the spring of 2020. The announcement was made by Vinnie Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Nonfiction Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.

Deadline reports that Phoebe Waller Bridge, who took home three Emmys for 'Fleabag' Sunday night, has signed an overall deal with Amazon Studios. The company produced 'Fleabag.'

Vevo today releases a performance of “Down in Flames” from the latest LIFT artist of 2019, AJ Mitchell. Vevo's LIFT initiative connects today's up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content. Launched in 2011, Vevo's artist development program shines a spotlight on the world's freshest new talent. Vevo LIFT alumni include the likes of Sam Smith, Halsey, Khalid, Jorja Smith, SZA, Julia Michaels, Billie Eilish and CNCO.

Deadline reports that actor and filmmaker Malcolm M. Mays will write the reboot of 'New Jack City.' The original film was released in 1991.

When two of electronic music's most longstanding and esteemed acts partner up for a brand-new single, you just know there's something coming up that will exceed all expectations. With more than fifty years of exhaustive dance music experience between them as well as a truckload of global hits, Armin van Buuren and Inner City (Kevin and Dantiez Saunderson) hit the studio together to create a track that crosses the divide between their respective musical cultures. Their first-ever collaborative effort, 'It Could Be', is the bridge between Detroit and Amsterdam and one of the amazing new singles featured on Armin van Buuren's forthcoming 'Balance' album (due October 25).

One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Mark Rothko's signature style helped define Abstract Expressionism, the movement that shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York. American Masters — Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous, premiering nationwide Friday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS Video app, is an intimate portrait of the celebrated painter whose luminous canvasses now set records at international auctions. Interviews with Rothko's children, Kate and Christopher, as well as leading curators, art historians and conservators present a comprehensive look at the artist's life and career, complemented by original scenes with Alfred Molina in the role of Rothko. Molina performs segments from Rothko's diaries, and the documentary features clips from the six-time Tony-winning play Red. Great Performances will premiere Red nationwide on Friday, November 15 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app as part of the series' third annual “Broadway's Best” lineup of acclaimed theatrical productions.

On 'Nothing But Love', Jana Herzen's diverse, soulful and sophisticated collection of folk/pop/world/jazz originals, the singer-songwriter and guitarist reaches new heights as a storyteller and composer. The wonderfully rich, mature, and complex song tapestry will be released on January 17, by the multi-GRAMMY® winning Motéma label.

Rising R&B artist La Hara - better known as influencer Bri Hall - has unleashed her latest offering 'Hereafter' along with the official video showcasing the stages of grief upon the loss of a loved one. In their exclusive of the video over the weekend, HollywoodLife praised Hall and her new release: 'A haunting slice of music that melds dream-pop with the beat of a broken heart, 'Hereafter' resonates long after the song ends. La Hara has deftly crafted a song that mirrors the anguish of grief: layered vocals that rush in like a flooding sadness; sparse moments that capture the isolating pain that comes with loss; and a hazy production reminiscent of the haze one feels when realizing someone you love is no longer there to text you back. The video features La Hara going through all the stages of grief until that final moment of acceptance offers a semblance of closure. It's a powerful video for a song with a powerful message.'

Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced the acquisition of Seinfeld from Sony Pictures Television, in a deal that features the exclusive cable rights for all 180 episodes of the iconic series. Beginning in October 2021, the full library of Seinfeld episodes will air amongst Viacom's entertainment brands, including Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land. Additionally, catch-up episodes will be available through Viacom brands via authenticated video on demand, websites and apps. The deal was closed by Barbara Zaneri, EVP, Viacom Global Program Acquisitions, and Flory Bramnick, EVP, US Distribution, for an undisclosed sum and a loaf of marble rye after a spirited Festivus feats of strength competition.

Variety reports that frequent collaborators Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver will star in upcoming drama 'The Good House.' The pair also worked together in 'Dave' and 'The Ice Storm.'

Global pop-artist Tove Lo releases her fourth full-length studio album 'Sunshine Kitty' [Island Records], a 14-track collection of empowered and enigmatic pop gems, out in the world and joining her already growing catalog of Golden Globe® Award-nominated and GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum hits.

Rising London artist twst, the project of Welsh songwriter, vocalist and producer Chloé Davis, unveils two debut singles today—“Girl On Your TV,” which premieres as Zane Lowe's Beats 1 World First, and “Always.” Watch the video for “Girl On Your TV,” directed by twst below.

Following the release of new album Fanfare, Dan Friel has released the dizzying, vibrant video for single 'Killipede'. The video was created by programmer Andy Wallace, who Friel previously collaborated with on the Wallace's experimental video game Bleep Space. Dan Friel will be playing an album release show this Friday, Sept. 27th at arcade bar Wonderville along with the horn section featured on Fanfare, including Sunwatchers' Jeff Tobias, Grasshopper's Jesse DeRosa, and former Parts & Labor collaborator Sam Kulik Friel. The horn section will also join Friel at select shows across the US this fall.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, trans actor Brian Michael Smith has joined the cast of '9-1-1: Lone Star' on Fox. The series stars Liv Tyler and Rob Lowe.

Multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young adds to his impressive resume today as he makes his directorial debut with the music video for his newest hit, “Drowning.” Co-directed with Native 31 Films Producer and Director Jeff Johnson, the stirring clip opens with Young holding a photo of Adam Carnes, his longtime friend whose loss is memorialized in the song's “soul-shattering lyrics” (People). Young chatted with his fans on YouTube before the premiere of his new video. Watch it below.