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Tony Winner Sara Ramirez Joins Cast of CBS's MADAM SECRETARY Photo Tony Winner Sara Ramirez Joins Cast of CBS's MADAM SECRETARY
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2017

CBS announced today that Sara Ramirez has joined the cast of MADAM SECRETARY as a series regular. Ramirez will be introduced in the episode to air Sunday, Nov. 19 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....


Animated Series MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS Debuts 9/22 on Cinemax Photo Animated Series MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS Debuts 9/22 on Cinemax
by TV News Desk - August 30, 2017

MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS chronicles the tales of some of country music's most legendary artists when the series begins its eight-episode season FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on CINEMAX, followed by other half-hour episodes on subsequent Fridays at the sam...


Amish-Inspired Pretzel Company Pioneers Mobile Ordering Photo Amish-Inspired Pretzel Company Pioneers Mobile Ordering
by Marina Kennedy - April 03, 2018

GOSHEN, Ind., April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ From humble Amish beginnings to leveraging the power of mobile marketing, Ben's Soft Pretzels is the first soft pretzel company in the country to offer pretzel fanatics the ability to order on-the-go via their mobile device. Through the Ben's Soft Pre...


RECOVERY BOYS, MERCURY 13 & SHIRKERS to Premiere at the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian Intern Photo RECOVERY BOYS, MERCURY 13 & SHIRKERS to Premiere at the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2018

Netflix announces three documentary features premiering at the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (April 26-May 6, 2018 in Toronto, ON-Canada)....


Austin-Based Duo STREET SECTS Announce North American Tour Photo Austin-Based Duo STREET SECTS Announce North American Tour
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018

The first of many exciting announcements for the Austin, Texas duo, Street Sects have revealed their plans to kick off 2018 on the road with transgressive industrial group 3TEETH and punk-hop twosome Ho99o9. The North American tour spans late March into April and marks Street Sects' first tour since...


NASS Festival Announce Phase 2 Line-up With Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, De La Soul, Wilk Photo NASS Festival Announce Phase 2 Line-up With Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, De La Soul, Wilkinson, Fred V & Grafix, AJ Tracey
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2018

As the UK's biggest celebration of action sports, music and street art, NASS Festival have ramped up proceedings with some very special line up additions, including their 3rd headliner Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, - who was revealed via a two-storey high mural in Bristol by local street artist Jody and ...


Dialsmith Partners with WJLA-TV and Sinclair Broadcast Group to Air Real-Time Voter R Photo Dialsmith Partners with WJLA-TV and Sinclair Broadcast Group to Air Real-Time Voter Reactions to State of the Union
by Macon Prickett - January 30, 2018

Most television viewers across the country will have to wait until after the State of the Union Address is over to hear how voters across the country felt about the President's performance. But some viewers in the Washington, D.C. metro area as well as other key markets across the country will be ab...


HAMILTON Costume Designer Tells Graduating Artists To Embrace Their Differences Photo HAMILTON Costume Designer Tells Graduating Artists To Embrace Their Differences
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2018

Heralded costume designer Paul Tazewell told the Class of 2018 at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) to embrace their role as pioneers. Tazewell, a 1986 graduate of the School of Design and Production who won a Tony Award in 2016 for the costumes he designed for the Broadway...


'L7: Pretend We're Dead' Film Is Out Now, New Single Due Out on Don Giovanni Records Photo 'L7: Pretend We're Dead' Film Is Out Now, New Single Due Out on Don Giovanni Records
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017

On the heels of a massively successful US theatrical run, L7's highly anticipated documentary film L7: Pretend We're Dead has been released worldwide on Blu-ray/VOD, including Amazon, Google Play, iTunes & Xbox....


VIDEO: 2017 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Launches First Promo Spot by Floria Sigismond Photo VIDEO: 2017 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Launches First Promo Spot by Floria Sigismond
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2017

This week, the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards launched the first promo spot that's the first piece of many creative elements in a multi-platform campaign going back to the roots of the VMA. All the work was done in house by the MTV Marketing and Creative Group....


American Cinematheque and AAFCA Partner on Screening Series Celebrating African American Film / 1st Event is April 29th with Carl Franklin
by Robert Diamond - April 07, 2018

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the American Cinematheque have joined forces to create a special program to screen and celebrate African American film.  Through its partnership with American Cinematheque, AAFCA will curate an ongoing film series showcasing a wide range of B...


LGBTQ Vlogger Drama GEMINI STARS/SCORPIO STARS Begins Tonight at La MaMa Photo LGBTQ Vlogger Drama GEMINI STARS/SCORPIO STARS Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017

La MaMa presents the world premiere of GEMINI STARS / SCORPIO STARS by Pioneers Go East Collective. The production is conceived and directed by Gian Marco Lo Forte in collaboration with Daniel Diaz. Performances begin tonight, December 7, at La MaMa Experimental Theatre....


The Lighthouse And The Whaler Announce EP Paths, Out 10/6 Photo The Lighthouse And The Whaler Announce EP Paths, Out 10/6
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2017

THE LIGHTHOUSE AND THE WHALER have announced the release of their EP Paths, out October 6. Their first single off the EP, entitled Paths , is out now and can be streamed here...


YES ft. ARW Announce Additional 50th Anniversary Shows Photo YES ft. ARW Announce Additional 50th Anniversary Shows
by Macon Prickett - February 20, 2018

Kilimanjaro Live are proud to announce that the legendary YES, featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman, will be preceding their headlining performance at this year's Stone Free Festival at The O2 in London with two additional UK shows, in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. ...


NOVA: FIRST FACE OF AMERICA Premieres on PBS Today Photo NOVA: FIRST FACE OF AMERICA Premieres on PBS Today
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2018

In FIRST FACE OF AMERICA, NOVA, a production of WGBH Boston, makes an incredible journey?from stunning Mexican caves to the Alaskan wilderness, to leading genomics and forensics labs?to pursue groundbreaking new finds that are rewriting the story of the forgotten First Americans who ventured into ou...


VIDEO: Watch The Cast of THE PARCHMAN HOUR In Rehearsals Photo VIDEO: Watch The Cast of THE PARCHMAN HOUR In Rehearsals
by Alan Henry - November 02, 2017

THE PARCHMAN HOUR runs through November 12 at Virginia Stage Company. Watch the cast in this video as they rehearse!...


Street Sects' 'Rat Jacket' Now Streaming In Full Photo Street Sects' 'Rat Jacket' Now Streaming In Full
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2017

With the sonic whiplash of 2016's End Position still looming, noisecore duo Street Sects have returned with a new 12-inch. Rat Jacket, a 4-song 12inch, thrashes and roils through a din of brisk samples and melodic turbulence....


Smithsonian Channel To Honor The Legacy of Stephen Hawking in New Special Airing 3/25 Photo Smithsonian Channel To Honor The Legacy of Stephen Hawking in New Special Airing 3/25
by Macon Prickett - March 15, 2018

In what may be Stephen Hawking's last major television project, Smithsonian Channel explores his controversial position that the survival of the species depends on inhabiting another planet. Planet Earth has been home to humankind for more than 200,000 years, but with a population of 7.3 billion and...


FLAMINGOSIS Comes to Fox Theatre, Today Photo FLAMINGOSIS Comes to Fox Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018

Flamingosis is the moniker of Aaron Velasquez, a New Jersey-based electronic music producer, beatboxer and DJ. The name Flamingosis is derived from a move invented by his father, a five-time free-style frisbee world champion....


Netflix Announces Films, Documentaries and Doc Shorts at SFFILM 2018 Photo Netflix Announces Films, Documentaries and Doc Shorts at SFFILM 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2018

Netflix announces five features and one short premiering at SFFILM 2018 (April 4-17 in San Francisco, CA)....


Theradome Wins Hollywood Beauty Innovation Award Photo Theradome Wins Hollywood Beauty Innovation Award
by Macon Prickett - March 01, 2018

Theradome, the global leader in laser hair restoration technology, was awarded the Innovation Award at the fourth annual Hollywood Beauty Awards for its groundbreaking LH80 PRO and Theragrow devices. The company's CEO and founder, Tamim Hamid, accepted the honors among an A-list crowd of celebrities...


 INSP Sets Premiere Date for Season 3 of The Cowboy Way Photo INSP Sets Premiere Date for Season 3 of The Cowboy Way
by Macon Prickett - February 27, 2018

General entertainment television network INSPhas set Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 8:00 pm ET as the premiere date for Season 3 of their fan-favorite docuseries, The Cowboy Way. The announcement was made by Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming at INSP....


getTV Honors Black History Month with Salute to Artists from Richard Pryor, Flip Wils Photo getTV Honors Black History Month with Salute to Artists from Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson & Sammy Davis Jr. to Lena Horne, Diana Ross & More
by Robert Diamond - February 10, 2018

This month, getTV is commemorating Black History Month with a salute the 20thCentury's pioneers who triumphantly overcame societal barriers and paved the way for today's generation of artists and entertainers in the areas of drama, comedy and music....


Grammy Winning Alternative Rockers SMASHING PUMPKINS Recreate Famous SIAMESE DREAM Al Photo Grammy Winning Alternative Rockers SMASHING PUMPKINS Recreate Famous SIAMESE DREAM Album Cover
by Macon Prickett - February 20, 2018

SMASHING PUMPKINS recreate their famous SIAMESE DREAM album cover with original models. The band posted the photo of the girls all grown up on their official instagram. ...


Prepare for Takeoff with New Smithsonian Channel Series SURVIVAL IN THE SKIES Photo Prepare for Takeoff with New Smithsonian Channel Series SURVIVAL IN THE SKIES
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2017

SURVIVAL IN THE SKIES tells the stories behind incredible pieces of space and aviation technology, from the invention of the parachute to the development of space suits....






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