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Biography is a documentary television series. Originally produced by CBS in 1962 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The series has featured biographies on such people as Elvis Presley, Pl

'Paint 'n Spurs: The Men Who Founded the Cowboy Artists of America' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 27, 2017

Four men walked into a bar and over booze, beer and laughs they created a new art organization that represented America's historical heritage. They called this creation The Cowboy Artists of America. The year was 1965; the place was the Oak Creek Tavern in Sedona, Arizona. Fred Harman couldn't at...


WRITERS IN THE LOFT Presents Brad Gooch
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2017

Award-winning and bestselling biographer Brad Gooch comes to town on Thursday, February 2, with his latest book, RUMI'S SECRET: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love. In this breakthrough biography, Brad Gooch (author of Smash Cut, Flannery, and City Poet) brilliantly brings to life Rumi, the 13th-centu...


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs HAMILTON in Under 3 Minutes Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs HAMILTON in Under 3 Minutes
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2017

In a way only he could... HAMILTON star Lin-Manuel Miranda performs his award-winning musical in three minutes with the help of ELLEN's 7-year-old presidential expert, Macey Hensley. Check out the video below!...


VIDEO: Trevor Noah Says It's Time to Repay Puerto Rico for Giving Us HAMILTON Photo VIDEO: Trevor Noah Says It's Time to Repay Puerto Rico for Giving Us HAMILTON
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2017

As the federal government struggles to provide relief aid for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, THE DAILY SHOW host Trevor Noah reminds viewers everything the island has done for the rest of the U.S....


Clarence Darrow Symposium to Explore Populism
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017

Famed attorney Clarence Darrow, inspired by his defense of Patrick Prendergast in Chicago in the 1890s, became attracted to a burgeoning populist movement. The Debs Rebellion, named for labor organizer Eugene Debs, was in full force, and Darrow began to see how judges were under the control of corpo...


New Mary Tyler Moore Book by New York Times Bestselling Author Marc Shapiro Uncovers Photo New Mary Tyler Moore Book by New York Times Bestselling Author Marc Shapiro Uncovers Juicy Secrets
by Emily Bruno - October 17, 2017

Riverdale Avenue Books, the innovative hybrid publisher, is releasing You're Going To Make It After All - The Life Times and Influence of Mary Tyler Moore by New York Times Bestselling Author Marc Shapiro....


LA Chamber Orchestra's Westside Connections Spotlights Music: The Mirror of Time, 2/23
by Christina Mancuso - January 31, 2017

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's Westside Connections series 2017, curated by Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, spotlights Music: The Mirror of Time on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 7:30 pm, at Santa Monica's Moss Theater.  As the series' special guests lead explorations of musical masterworks that emerg...


The HK Phil Gathers Immense Forces for Carl Orff's CARMINA BURANA
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2017

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) proudly presents Carmina Burana — earthy and bawdy, tender and breathtakingly beautiful....


'Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - April 05, 2017

Despite the multitudes written about Eleanor Roosevelt, Harold Ivan Smith explores an often overlooked part of her life and provides insight into the spirituality of one of America's most famous women. Eleanor Roosevelt believed that we are all global citizens and thus have responsibility for all hu...


The Grand Finale Of HK Phil's Journey Through Wagner's Epic Ring Cycle: Part IV Götte Photo The Grand Finale Of HK Phil's Journey Through Wagner's Epic Ring Cycle: Part IV Götterdämmerung
by Stephi Wild - December 05, 2017

The internationally and locally acclaimed performance of Wagner's complete Ring Cycle given by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil), reaches its fourth and last part - G tterd mmerung - on 18 and 21 January 2018 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Once again, the HK Phil's Music...


THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles Photo THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017

First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of The Pulitzer at 100 on August 11, 2017 at Laemmle Music Hall, following the New York opening at the Lincoln Plaza Cinema....


Drum Legend Terry Bozzio To Issue Unreleased Tracks Digitally
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2017

On the heels of a massive successful North American tour, legendary & award winning melodic drummer Terry Bozzio is releasing rare and unreleased music digitally via his official website!...


Author of TRUMP NATION Shares Skepticism of Trump's Religious Practices
by Christina Mancuso - April 17, 2017

The president and first lady Melania Trump, although not attending church as often since taking office, appeared at Easter service at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church in Florida. ...


Official Trailer & Poster: ALONG FOR THE RIDE - Nick Ebeling's Revealing Portrait of Photo Official Trailer & Poster: ALONG FOR THE RIDE - Nick Ebeling's Revealing Portrait of Dennis Hopper - Opens 11/3
by Emily Bruno - October 27, 2017

Nick Ebeling's ALONG FOR THE RIDE is a revealing portrait of Dennis Hopper and journey through a 47 year friendship and brotherhood with right-hand man Satya de la Manitou. The film premiered at the 2016 Venice Film Festival and went on to play the 2017 Il Cinema Ritrovato festival, inspiring the cu...


Drum Legend Terry Bozzio 'Composer Series' The Music & Art of Terry Bozzio Now Available
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2016

Legendary & award winning melodic drummer Terry Bozzio released worldwide what he calls a “Life's Work” project of Art & Music on the Japanese label Ward Records in September 2015....


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Bringing HAMILTON to LA, #Ham4All & Hollywood Walk of Fame Honor
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2017

Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about bringing his hit Broadway musical HAMILTON to Los Angeles. The Tony winner also explains how you could be there on opening night as a VIP guest...


VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME Photo VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017

The first trailer for Sam Pollard's documentary SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME has been shared today. The film will be presented as part of PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS series. Get a first look below!...


CBS SUNDAY MORNING Posts Double-Digit Percentage Viewer Gains Photo CBS SUNDAY MORNING Posts Double-Digit Percentage Viewer Gains
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2017

CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the nation's #1 Sunday morning news program, posted double-digit percentage viewer gains and posted gains in adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 15....


ESPN Signs Renowned Sports Broadcaster Mark Kriegel to New Multi-Year Deal Photo ESPN Signs Renowned Sports Broadcaster Mark Kriegel to New Multi-Year Deal
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017

ESPN today announced it has signed renowned sports broadcaster, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author Mark Kriegel to a new multi-year deal. Kriegel, a widely respected, seasoned sports media talent, will make his ESPN television debut this Saturday November 11...


TLC to Present 3-Hour Special PRINCESS DIANA: TRAGEDY OR TREASON, 7/31
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2017

PRINCESS DIANA: TRAGEDY OR TREASON? premieres Monday, July 31 at 8/7c. Viewers can catch an early premiere of the first full hour on TLC GO starting July 24th....


Soundtrack to Classic TV Special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS On 180-Gram Vinyl Out Toda Photo Soundtrack to Classic TV Special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS On 180-Gram Vinyl Out Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce a high-end vinyl reissue of the Vince Guaraldi Trio's beloved jazz album, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS....


Emmy-Winning BIOGRAPHY Franchise Returns to A+E Networks This Spring
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2017

The iconic, genre-defining series which won countless industry awards, BIOGRAPHY is returning to A+E Networks after five years as a re-imagined global, linear and digital non-fiction franchise....


THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles Photo THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017

First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of The Pulitzer at 100 on August 11, 2017 at Laemmle Music Hall, following the New York opening at the Lincoln Plaza Cinema....


The National Ballet of Canada Celebrates Five Promotions for 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced five promotions for the 2017/18 season: Emma Hawes, Hannah Fischer and Brendan Saye to First Soloist and Félix Paquet and Ben Rudisin to Second Soloist....


Top Books in Honor of Queen Elizabeth's Sapphire Jubilee
by Christina Mancuso - February 06, 2017

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Sapphire Jubilee, marking the 65th anniversary of the monarch's accession to the throne....






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