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Eileen Cunningham Pens STOLEN INNOCENCE
by Christina Mancuso - August 11, 2015

How will tragedy and disaster change the life of a privileged but unwanted daughter? This is the question that will be answered within the pages of 'Stolen Innocence,' (published by Xlibris UK) an emotionally moving romantic story written by Eileen Cunningham....


Beyonce Pens New Song RISE UP for Upcoming Animated Film EPIC
by Tyler Peterson - May 06, 2013

Beyoncé, one of the most widely recognized and highly respected women in pop culture, has created an original song, “RISE UP” for the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios motion picture, EPIC, for which she also voices one of the lead characters. The song, performed by Beyon...


The Pines Play Milwaukee's Shank Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

The Pines will play a special concert in celebration of the vinyl release of their new album Dark So Gold. It follows their radio-charting Tremolo, which received rave reviews and was highlighted in PopMatters and CMT.com as one of the top Americana albums of the year....


Trailer for A24 & DirecTV's REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014

A24 and DirecTV have teamed up on REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS, directed by Andrew Lau & Andrew Loo, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese....


Australian Photographer, Daniel King Launches New Book, UKRAINE YOUTH
by Christina Mancuso - January 26, 2015

Australian photographer Daniel King landed in Kiev, Ukraine, in the summer of 2013, just as the 'Rise up, Ukraine!' demonstrations, which had started in May, were beginning to shake the capital and the region. Instead of photographing the protests, King turned his camera on a group of Ukrainian teen...


MASS HYSTERIA for Grandwest This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013

When government ministers shuffle faster than a deck of cards at a swingers party, judges are redeployed as car guards and convicted criminals lead Justice towards the boudoir using the secrecy bill as a condom, the only way to describe the general mood in SA's halls of power is…MASS HYSTERIA. From...


Colorado Symphony to Present Masterworks Edition of PORGY AND BESS
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2014

Colorado Symphony Music Director Andrew Litton and George Gershwin go way back. As conductor, performer and recording artist, Litton has carried his love of Gershwin with him to every podium. He's recorded Gershwin's music with the Bournemouth Symphony, the Bergen Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmoni...


The Pines to Play Milwaukee's Shank Hall, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013

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PBS Premieres AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents Klansville U.S.A. Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2015

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents Klansville U.S.A. will premiere tonight, January 13, 2015 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS....


THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES V-Day Benefit Performance Set for HERE Arts Center, 2/18-19
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2013

This February marks the 15th anniversary of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Tonight, February 18th and tomorrow, the 19th, 2013, at 7pm, a V-Day benefit production of Eve Ensler's award winning play The Vagina Monologues will be directed by Andrea Bertola...


Jace Everett's New Album TERRA ROSA Out Today
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2013

Haywood Group Productions has announced the release of Terra Rosa, the extraordinary new album from Jace Everett. The album, distributed from Redeye Distribution, will be available on the iTunes Stores and all digital providers today, July 23 and the CD/LP version will be available in stores on Octo...


VIDEO: Playwright Eve Ensler Talks '1 Billion Rising' to Stop Violence Against Women on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2015

'The Vagina Monogues' playwright Eve Ensler stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about her important project, 1 Billion Rising, to stop violence against women....


Christine Reda Pens New Memoir TRY BEING IN OUR SHOES
by Christina Mancuso - July 08, 2015

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New Memoir HOPE STREET, is Launched
by Christina Mancuso - June 01, 2015

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Carol Coles Launches ROSES FROM THE DIVINE
by Christina Mancuso - June 17, 2015

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Olio Theatre Work Presents OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014

With campy music, slapstick comedy and heartfelt discoveries, Olio Theatre Work's original musical comedy 'Old Black Magic: A Haunted Musical' was performed annually in LA and Orange Counties from 2003 - 2007 in a variety of venues from former Seal Beach restaurant Bayou St. John (now 320 Main), Imm...


ABC's Marvel's AGENTS OF SHIELD Spin Off Still a 'Possibility'
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015

Despite reports to the contrary, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee revealed that a spin-off of the network's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD is still a 'possibility.'...


Emerging Singer/Songwriter Evie Archer Hits #1 on Mediabase A/C
by Courtnie Mele - May 10, 2014

As Evie Archer (www.eviearcher.com) celebrated the release of Life In Sand, her highly anticipated full length debut album, on iTunes May 6, the red hot emerging singer-songwriter's 'Close To You” continues full steam ahead with its rise up the Adult Contemporary charts....


'Rise Up Project' Aims to Raise Awarness for School Music
by Conor Sheeran - May 22, 2013

A new initiative focused on raising awareness for school music funding titled 'Rise Up Project' (www.riseupproject.org) has united the Chandler, Arizona school Bright Beginnings with the Los Angeles-based Cavalier Artist Group to produce a performance DVD and CD....


Soho Press Releases MORT(E) by Robert Repino
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2014

The 'war with no name' has begun, with human extinction as its goal. The instigator of this war is the Colony, a race of intelligent ants who, for thousands of years, have been silently building an army that would forever eradicate the destructive, oppressive humans. Under the Colony's watchful eye,...


Brian Curtis Pens WHAT PISSES ME OFF ABOUT THE GOOD OL' USA
by Christina Mancuso - September 11, 2015

Brian Curtis, a traveler, history buff, patriot, writer and author, has completed his new book 'What Pisses Me Off About The Good Ol' USA': a passionately crafted work that details the author's perspective about the government, economy and overall well-being of the country....


UM Theatre & Dance to Stage BOOK OF DAYS, 3/4-14
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014

The University of Montana will offer Book of Days, a comic drama from Lanford Wilson, one of the masters of modern and contemporary American theater. Book of Days runs in the Masquer Theatre of the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center on campus March 4-8 and March 11-14 at 7:30 pm. The produc...


PBS to Premiere AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents Klansville U.S.A. , 1/13
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents Klansville U.S.A. will premiere on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS...


Eric B. Swanson Releases THE FIRST CANDLE
by Christina Mancuso - October 27, 2014

Edmonton, Alberta...


VIDEO: R&B Star Audra Day Performs 'Rise Up' on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2015

R&B star Audra Day stopped by ABC's 'Good Morning America' to perform her latest hit, 'Rise Up,' live in Times Square. Watch the appearance below!...






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