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Michael Major

Michael Major is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Marist College.

After starting out running social media for a theatre company, his love of pop culture led him to intern at TigerBeat Media. After also writing for organizations like PopCrave, uInterview, and Talk Radio NYC, Michael began as BroadwayWorld's entertainment editor in August of 2021.

Growing up watching movie musicals like Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors on repeat, Michael is an expert on television and film. His love of the film industry has carried over to his work at BroadwayWorld, working with major networks like NBC, ABC, FOX and more to cover Broadway stars taking over the big screen.

He also frequently works with companies like Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Universal to bring exclusive clips and interviews from Broadway-related releases to readers. Stay tuned for the latest news on movies like Wicked, Mean Girls, The Color Purple, and more!

As a big fan of pop music, BroadwayWorld Music includes news on your favorite singers, like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more, along with coverage on original music from Broadway alums like Reneé Rapp, Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr., and more.

While at BroadwayWorld, he has had the honor of interviewing stars like Katy Perry, Carol Burnett, Denzel Washington, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, and more.




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First Show:

The Lion King

Favorite Show:

Hairspray

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Parker McCollum Scores His Third Consecutive #1 Hit With 'Handle On You'
Parker McCollum Scores His Third Consecutive #1 Hit With 'Handle On You'
May 8, 2023

Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling Country artist, Parker McCollum, has earned his third consecutive #1 with his massive hit “Handle On You.” The song tops the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart, following McCollum’s prior #1 hits, his multi-Platinum debut “Pretty Heart,” and Platinum “To Be Loved By You.”

Photos: Go Inside the AMERICAN BORN CHINESE New York Premiere
Photos: Go Inside the AMERICAN BORN CHINESE New York Premiere
May 8, 2023

Academy® Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan joined fellow castmates  Ben Wang, International Emmy(R) Award Nominee Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu,  Jimmy Liu and Sydney Taylor on the red carpet. Check out photos now!

Video: Watch Katy Perry's Coronation Performance of 'Roar' & 'Firework'
Video: Watch Katy Perry's Coronation Performance of 'Roar' & 'Firework'
May 8, 2023

International pop star Katy Perry took to the stage at the coronation last night to perform two of her biggest hits. Watch the video of her performances of 'Roar' and 'Firework' now! Perry recently announced the 10 final performance dates of her unforgettable residency, 'Katy Perry: PLAY' at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas.

British Band Take That Return With Brand New Rework of UK No. 1 Hit 'Greatest Day' by Robin Schulz and Featuring Calum Scott
British Band Take That Return With Brand New Rework of UK No. 1 Hit 'Greatest Day' by Robin Schulz and Featuring Calum Scott
May 5, 2023

Take That have released a brand-new rework of their single, ‘Greatest Day’ by GRAMMY® Award-winning DJ and music producer Robin Schulz and featuring multi-platinum selling singer songwriter Calum Scott. This is the band's first music release since their Odyssey Greatest Hits album in 2018 and it marks the start of a monumental year for them.

The Smashing Pumpkins Release Final Act of Trilogy Album 'Atum'
The Smashing Pumpkins Release Final Act of Trilogy Album 'Atum'
May 5, 2023

The sequel to 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and 2000’s Machina/Machine of God, ATUM features 33-tracks in 3 acts and was written and produced by Corgan over the past 4 years. Act 3 arrives with a special edition boxset featuring all 33 album tracks plus 10 additional unreleased songs.

Tove Lo Releases 'Dirt Femme (Stripped)'
Tove Lo Releases 'Dirt Femme (Stripped)'
May 5, 2023

Tove Lo returns with ‘DIRT FEMME (Stripped)’, a new 7-track EP featuring raw and stripped back versions of tracks from her critically acclaimed fifth studio album, DIRT FEMME, including fan favorites like ‘No One Dies From Love,’ ‘Suburbia,’ ‘Pineapple Slice,’ and ‘Grapefruit,’ plus a vulnerable new version of her latest release, ‘Borderline.’

Leftover Salmon Collaborates with Oliver Wood on 'Fire And Brimstone'
Leftover Salmon Collaborates with Oliver Wood on 'Fire And Brimstone'
May 5, 2023

On the third single from their upcoming record GRASS ROOTS, Leftover Salmon collaborated with Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) to deliver a high octane version of the Link Wray classic 'Fire and Brimstone'. On the new album, the band digs into songs from the catalogs of Bob Dylan, The Seldom Scene, Doc Watson, David Bromberg, Dock Boggs and more.

The Head and The Heart Presents: Down in the Valley Single-Day Tickets On Sale Now
The Head and The Heart Presents: Down in the Valley Single-Day Tickets On Sale Now
May 5, 2023

Single-Day tickets for The Head And The Heart Presents: Down In The Valley, the inaugural boutique festival produced by The Head And The Heart & Another Planet Entertainment, are on sale now exclusively via Ticketmaster. The destination weekend festival will take place at Oxbow RiverStage in Napa, CA on September 2 & 3. 

Photos: See New Shots of Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer-King in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Photos: See New Shots of Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer-King in THE LITTLE MERMAID
May 5, 2023

Ahead of the live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid making its highly-anticipated debut in theaters, Disney has shared new photos from the upcoming film, offering a new look at Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, plus the characters of Sebastian and Scuttle, voiced by Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina, respectively.

Taleban Dooda Release Emotional New Single 'Going Global'
Taleban Dooda Release Emotional New Single 'Going Global'
May 5, 2023

Breakout East Tampa rapper Taleban Dooda returns with the poignant new single “Going Global.” Melodic, laid back and full of raw truth, the unfiltered track speaks to the up-and-comer’s lofty ambitions while delivering the poise and raw talent to back it up. Watch the new music video now!

1NONLY Shares New Single 'Split'
1NONLY Shares New Single 'Split'
May 5, 2023

Emerging artist 1nonly returns with the confronting new single “Split.” Melancholy yet hard, the new track finds the rising rapper in his element with fierce lyrics and hypnotic production. 'Split' follows the 19-year-old's recent collaboration with Jasiah, 'GHOSTKILLA.' That banger has already amassed more than five million streams.

EXTREME Forced To Cancel M3 Rock Festival Appearance
EXTREME Forced To Cancel M3 Rock Festival Appearance
May 5, 2023

The band will continue to appear as scheduled for all upcoming dates; their next show is June 2 at Best of Blues & Rock Festival in Sao Paulo, BR alongside Tom Morello. EXTREME will promote their much-anticipated new album SIX (due June 9 via earMUSIC) on the “Thicker Than Blood” headlining global tour.

CIL Signs with Warner Records & Drops New Single 'Devil In Your Eyes'
CIL Signs with Warner Records & Drops New Single 'Devil In Your Eyes'
May 5, 2023

Unashamedly writing her life’s most raw and vulnerable experiences into song, CIL has crafted an authentic sound that lives between pop and soul, growing up on artists like Etta James and Aretha Franklin, before later finding inspiration in her contemporaries like Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, and Lana Del Rey.

Jay Leno, Terry Crews & More Join NBC's HOT WHEELS: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
Jay Leno, Terry Crews & More Join NBC's HOT WHEELS: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
May 5, 2023

The rotating celebrity guests will each join host Rutledge Wood and resident experts Dalal Elsheikh, designer for the Ford Motor Company, and Hertrech “Hert” Eugene Jr., car culture influencer, on an episode throughout the season, where they will review the epic car transformations and crown a winner. Watch a video trailer trailer now!

Seann William Scott to Star in Luke Greenfield's THE LAST BACHELOR Romantic Comedy
Seann William Scott to Star in Luke Greenfield's THE LAST BACHELOR Romantic Comedy
May 5, 2023

Greenfield co-wrote the script and will also produce alongside Jason Benoit, with XYZ Films producing and financing with investment funding coming from IPR.VC. Lee Kim of Resolute Films and Entertainment is also producing. XYZ will handle world sales and introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming Marché du Film in Cannes.

Snakehips Release Debut Album With Daya, Tinashe, Earthgang, Bia, Lucy Daye & More
Snakehips Release Debut Album With Daya, Tinashe, Earthgang, Bia, Lucy Daye & More
May 5, 2023

Snakehips have lent their irresistible touch to a number of trendsetting artists. They’ve had the likes of Aminé, Chance The Rapper, H.E.R., MØ, Tinashe, Rivers Cuomo, ZAYN, Anderson .Paak, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Anne-Marie, and more all feature on their records, the pair constantly seeking out versatility in their work.

Toosii & Khalid Drop 'Favorite Song' (Remix)
Toosii & Khalid Drop 'Favorite Song' (Remix)
May 5, 2023

As the album pre-order / pre-save launched, he shared a stunning new version of “Favorite Song” with multi-Platinum global superstar Khalid. The voices of the two artists blend beautifully and Khalid adds a poignant verse, pledging his steadfast support to someone aching for love and peace.

Darkwave Artist Mareux Releases Debut Album 'Lovers From the Past'
Darkwave Artist Mareux Releases Debut Album 'Lovers From the Past'
May 5, 2023

Acclaimed darkwave artist, Mareux, has released his debut album, Lovers From The Past via Revolution/Warner Records. In support of the album, Mareux will be kicking off a headlining global tour tomorrow with stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Berlin, London and more. Listen to the new singles now!

Reneé Rapp Joins Citi Concert Series on TODAY
Reneé Rapp Joins Citi Concert Series on TODAY
May 5, 2023

This summer’s roster features performances by Niall Horan, Big Time Rush, Chance the Rapper, Kim Petras, Karol G, TWICE, Dan + Shay, Reneé Rapp, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Kelly Clarkson, Jon Batiste and more.

GUNNAR to Join MAROON 5 on European / UK Tour This Summer
GUNNAR to Join MAROON 5 on European / UK Tour This Summer
May 5, 2023

Southern California’s GUNNAR has just announced he’ll support Maroon 5 on their upcoming European / UK Tour, which will see him play shows in Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Birmingham this summer. The tour arrives on the heels of GUNNAR’s US headline tour and the release of his debut album Best Mistake.



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