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VIDEO: Get a First Look at ZOG at the Rose Theatre in This All New Trailer Photo VIDEO: Get a First Look at ZOG at the Rose Theatre in This All New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2021

Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three....


Ariana Grande Arrives in England to Film WICKED Movie Photo Ariana Grande Arrives in England to Film WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

Ariana Grande shared two new photos to her Instagram story, one of an open field with hot air balloons flying above it, along with a photo of a framed picture of the Scarecrow from the original Wizard of Oz film, captioned '!!!!,' signalling that she has arrived to film the highly-anticipated screen...


CJ Solar Releases 'The Only Present I Want' For Christmas Photo CJ Solar Releases 'The Only Present I Want' For Christmas
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020

CJ Solar got into the Christmas spirit early this year with his first holiday release, “The Only Present I Want.”...


Melbourne Fringe Presents PATRICK COLLINS - THE NEW NINE
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2020

Ever thought about how nine is the same as six upside down? Patrick has. More than you have. More than anyone has. And they're doing something about it. Patrick needs your help. We're changing the symbol for the number nine, and you need to know what we're going to change it to, and exactly how we'r...


Malik Baptiste Debuts 'All You Need to Know' Featuring Snoh Aalegra Photo Malik Baptiste Debuts 'All You Need to Know' Featuring Snoh Aalegra
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023

GRAMMY award-winning producer and artist Malik Baptiste kicks off a new chapter and releases his new single “All You Need To Know,” featuring GRAMMY nominated, Iranian Swedish-born singer Snoh Aalegra. The track tightly packages Baptiste’s upbringing in Texas and the singular experiences that shaped...


NYC RESTAURANT WEEK Is Happening from 7/18 to 8/21 Photo NYC RESTAURANT WEEK Is Happening from 7/18 to 8/21
by Marina Kennedy - July 06, 2022

It’s back!  The summer edition of NYC Restaurant Week starts on July 18th.  This food lovers’ event is in its 30th year. ...


Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs CJ Solar Photo Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs CJ Solar
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 21, 2020

CJ Solar’s live shows opening for Chris Janson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gary Allan, Aaron Watson, 38 Special and others have generated rave reviews, and today the Kinkead Entertainment Agency announces signing the hit artist/songwriter for exclusive booking representation....


Breaking: Tony Awards Will Take Place 'In Coordination with the Re-Opening of Broadwa Photo Breaking: Tony Awards Will Take Place 'In Coordination with the Re-Opening of Broadway'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2021

The Broadway League and the American Theater Wing have revealed that the delayed Tony Awards ceremony will be scheduled “in coordination with the reopening of Broadway.,” and that the voting will take place from March 1 to March 15. ...


VIDEO: Betty Who Performs 'Big' on TODAY SHOW Photo VIDEO: Betty Who Performs 'Big' on TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022

Betty Who performed 'Big,' the title track from her recent album on The TODAY Show. Betty Who releases her newest album BIG! via BMG. She celebrates the new record with a recently announced European and North American tour kicking off in early 2023; tickets and VIP packages may be purchased via Seat...


VIDEO: Bill Nye Wants You to Vote for Science Photo VIDEO: Bill Nye Wants You to Vote for Science
by Sarah Leiber - October 15, 2020

Global climate change affects each of us, no matter where we live....


VIDEO: Hear Beanie Feldstein in a New Clip from HARRIET THE SPY Photo VIDEO: Hear Beanie Feldstein in a New Clip from HARRIET THE SPY
by Michael Major - November 18, 2021

Apple TV+'s upcoming Harriet the Spy the animated series stars acclaimed actor Beanie Feldstein as Harriet, a fiercely independent and adventurous 11-year-old girl, alongside Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch as Ole Golly, Harriet’s larger-than-life, no-nonsense nanny. Hear Beanie Feldstein and Lacey Cha...


John Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South, January 27 - 29 Photo John Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South, January 27 - 29
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022

Comedy Works has announced that John Heffron will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark....


Actors Training Ground Announces Voice-Over And Acting As A Business Master Classes Photo Actors Training Ground Announces Voice-Over And Acting As A Business Master Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2021

Actors Training Ground is offering two great Professional Development classes in February. Classes run 6 weeks long and meet once a week for an hour and a half. Build your skills and take charge of your acting career with Voice-Over with Wendy Zier and Acting as a Business....


Michael Anthony Theatrical Announces Halloween Season Featuring Concerts at The Green Photo Michael Anthony Theatrical Announces Halloween Season Featuring Concerts at The Green Room 42 & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2022

The Green Room 42 will welcome back Michael Anthony Theatrical to its stage with their new Halloween season, with performances on Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd, both at 9:30pm....


VIDEO: Watch New Music Video for Brennin Hunt's 'Heaven's On the Way' Photo VIDEO: Watch New Music Video for Brennin Hunt's 'Heaven's On the Way'
by Nicole Rosky - November 17, 2020

Broadway veteran Brennin Hunt has teamed up with Hope For The Day for the release of his new song- 'Heaven's on the Way'. Watch the music video below! ...


Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Debut New Track 'Elyne Road' Photo Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Debut New Track 'Elyne Road'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021

Toumani further elaborates on the project, “African music has a mystic and classical side, a divinity…it is not only about dance, and people need to know this.” ...


VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID Photo VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Sarah Leiber - March 29, 2021

SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast and director of Thunder Force will air on SiriusXM Stars on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 pm ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app. ...


Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special Photo Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022

The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses....


WORLD OF WARCRAFT: NEW FLAVORS OF AZEROTH The Official Cookbook Out June 1 Photo WORLD OF WARCRAFT: NEW FLAVORS OF AZEROTH The Official Cookbook Out June 1
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2021

Pandaren chef Nomi has collected the best recipes from his travels and will teach you everything you need to know as you feast your way through Azeroth. ...


Edinburgh 2022: Review: RACHEL FAIRBURN: CAN I BE AWFUL? , Monkey Barrel Photo Edinburgh 2022: Review: RACHEL FAIRBURN: CAN I BE AWFUL? , Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 05, 2022

Brassy, abrasive, rude, belligerent. The four horsemen of the apocalypse? No. They’re all words that have been used to describe Rachel of All Killa No Filla, and she’s proper sick of it now. She’s also sick of being told to “be kind” by everyone from bearded hipster men in T-shirts. What’s wrong wit...


Centre For The Moving Image Launches Search For A Chief Creative Officer Photo Centre For The Moving Image Launches Search For A Chief Creative Officer
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2021

Today, Scotland's Centre for the Moving Image launched its international search for a Chief Creative Officer, to create, lead and champion the creative vision and voice of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse Cinemas, placing film, filmmakers and audiences at the heart of everything t...


CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC Photo CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC
by Michael Major - September 01, 2021

The concert features performances by Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more! Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations ...


Philip Roger Roy Presents MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH, AND I'M IN THERAPY Photo Philip Roger Roy Presents MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH, AND I'M IN THERAPY at DTC in June
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2022

The international comedy hit My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy!, featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, will be coming to Delaware Theatre Company June 1-19, 2022....


VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID Photo VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Sarah Leiber - March 29, 2021

SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast and director of Thunder Force will air on SiriusXM Stars on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 pm ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app. ...


ABC News Originals Presents 'The American Royal Baby' Streaming Today Only on Hulu Photo ABC News Originals Presents 'The American Royal Baby' Streaming Today Only on Hulu
by TV News Desk - June 07, 2021

“The American Royal Baby” will provide a glimpse of the potentially glamorous California life ahead for the first American-born royal baby girl, spotlight how she will fit into the royal family and the line of succession and reflect on the legacy Princess Diana leaves for her grandchildren....






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