Jeffrey Stephens' New Mystery Novel TARGETS OF REVENGE Available NowDecember 4, 2012 Jeffrey Stephens' deftly rendered new novel plunges the reader into a deadly maelstrom of secrets, lies and shadows. Targets of Revenge (Gallery Books) tells the story of top CIA agent Jordan Sandor, whose quick intelligence and lethal skills charged the pages of Stephens' first two novels, Targets of Deception and Targets of Opportunity. Stephens paints this secretive and dangerous world in vivid and realistic language.
Photographer Howard Schatz Releases New Knock-Out Boxing BookDecember 4, 2012 One of the nation's premier photographers, Howard Schatz (www.howardschatz.com), tackles the sport of boxing in a way no one has with a new book born out of spending six years with more than 100 boxers and industry professionals. At The Fights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing (Sports Illustrated Books, Cloth; $75; 224 pages; 320 photos; ISBN: 978-1-61893-005-7), which has received praise from Time, Maxim, Chicago Tribune, and major media, features all of the people important to boxing today, depicting the culture of a sport and a business.
Fleetwood Mac to Launch World Tour in April 2013December 3, 2012Fleetwood Mac announced to Rolling Stone today that for the first time in three years, the band will embark on a world tour, set to kick off April 4th in Columbus, OH. Tickets will go on sale Dec. 14th.
MSNBC Takes Top Spot in Key Demo for Week of Nov. 26-30December 3, 2012MSNBC was the #1 cable news network among A25-54 in the Monday-Friday 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. time period for the week of Nov. 26-30 with 290,000 A25-54, topping both Fox News Channel (287,000) and CNN (106,000) in the demo. This is the first time MSNBC has ranked #1 in the M-F 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. daypart since the week of Feb. 25, 2008 (Democratic debate - Clinton/Obama) and the first win otherwise since week of August 13, 2001.
VIDEO PREVIEW: MEL BROOKS STRIKES BACK! On HBO, Airing 12/10December 3, 2012From the groundbreaking TV series "Your Show of Shows" to landmark films like "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein," Mel Brooks has been one of the most influential voices in comedy. Now, this entertainment legend looks back on his remarkable career in MEL BROOKS STRIKES BACK!, debuting MONDAY, DEC. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Check out a preview of the special below!
NY Times Best Selling Author Marci Shimoff to Appear on Lifetime's THE SUZANNE SHOW, 12/5December 3, 2012 Marci Shimoff, best selling author and motivational speaker, appears on The SUZANNE Show this week to talk about her latest book, 'Love for No Reason,' and how the Zumba Gold program made its way into its inspiring chapters. Make sure to tune in to part six of this special series, Wednesday, December 5th, at 7:00 am (ET/PT) airing on Lifetime Television.
Piper Perabo Set for Recurring Role on NBC's GO ONDecember 3, 2012COVERT AFFAIRS' Piper Perabo has officially signed on for double-duty: the star of the USA spy drama is set for a recurring role on NBC's freshman comedy GO ON. Perabo will appear in three episode this season alongside Matthew Perry, who plays Ryan King, a sportscaster dealing with the death of his wife through group therapy. In the group was Simone (Perabo), who rejoins the therapy sessions and ultimately develops some sort of relationship with King.
A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH RASCAL FLATTS to Air 12/19 on CBSDecember 3, 2012 The 14th Annual A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH RASCAL FLATTS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, will be hosted by best-selling country vocal group Rascal Flatts. It will include moving performances by Rascal Flatts, Rachel Crow, whose performance accompanies her personal story about foster care adoption, Melissa Etheridge, Matchbox Twenty and Phillip Phillips. Wayne Brady, Kevin Frazier and Jillian Michaels are set to present.
Bravo's Season Premiere of SHAHS OF SUNSET is Highest-Rated Episode Ever with 2.3 Million ViewersDecember 3, 2012Bravo Media's season two premiere of 'Shahs of Sunset' delivered its highest-rated episode ever in all key demos this past Sunday with 2.3 million total viewers and 1.4 million in A18-49. The season two premiere was up +102% among A18-49 and up 106% among total viewers from the season one premiere (3/11/12). Compared to the season one finale (4/15/12), Shahs of Sunset was up 50% among total viewers (vs. 1,534,000). For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com.
James Curtis to Appear at Westside Center's Annual Literary Tea on 12/12December 3, 2012JAMES CURTIS, a critically acclaimed author will appear as the Guest Speaker at the Westside Center for Independent Living's Associates' (WCIL's) Annual Literary Tea to be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at a private home in Beverly Hills, CA, at which time Curtis will talk about and sign copies of his latest critically acclaimed book, SPENCER TRACY, A Biography.
Dave Grohl's Directorial Debut, SOUND CITY, to Premiere at 2013 Sundance Film FestivalDecember 3, 2012Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana announced today that his directorial debut, the feature documentary film, SOUND CITY about the infamous recording studio in Van Nuys, California will have its premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Grohl and select artists from the film will be in attendance at this year's Festival. More information can be found at www.soundcitymovie.com.