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HBO Writer & Latinx Rapper Chris Gabo to Release Sophomore Mixtape PRICE OF ANARCHY Photo HBO Writer & Latinx Rapper Chris Gabo to Release Sophomore Mixtape PRICE OF ANARCHY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2021

Ending the year on a high note, rapper and accomplished HBO writer Chris Gabo gears up to release his sophomore mixtape 'Price of Anarchy' on all streaming platforms. ...


AMERICAN IDOL Announces Open Auditions in 19 Cities Across America
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2017

The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom....


VIDEO: First Look at THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More In New HBO Max 2023 Promo Photo VIDEO: First Look at THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More In New HBO Max 2023 Promo
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022

The spot also features returning favorites including HBO Original drama series Succession, Perry Mason, The Gilded Age The Righteous Gemstones, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Returning Max Originals highlighted in the spot include Emmy-winning comedy Hacks, And Just Like That…, and more. Watch the new pr...


Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Barber, Dvorak, and Theofanidis, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra's music director Larry Rachleff takes the podium on Today, November 12 with violinist Alexander Kerr playing Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto. The Orchestra will also perform Dvorak's Sixth Symphony and Dreamtime Ancestors, a 2015 composition by Christopher The...


Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Barber, Dvorak, and Theofanidis, 11/12
by Molly Tracy - October 20, 2016

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra's music director Larry Rachleff takes the podium on Saturday, November 12 with violinist Alexander Kerr playing Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto. The Orchestra will also perform Dvorak's Sixth Symphony and Dreamtime Ancestors, a 2015 composition by Christopher ...


BWW Preview: Eriberto Leao Embodies Leader Of The Doors In the Musical JIM
by Claudio Erlichman - October 24, 2016

Seen by over 100,000 spectators, JIM opens in Sao Paulo, through Projeto Vivo EnCena. One of the most venerated singers in rock history, Jim Morrison (1943-1971), lead singer of The Doors, has among his admirers the actor Eriberto Leao. He is the creator and JIM star, impactful spectacle inspired...


ABC Announces March Premiere Date for AMERICAN IDOL Photo ABC Announces March Premiere Date for AMERICAN IDOL
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2018

AMERICAN IDOL the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves on SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (8:00 10:00 p.m. EDT), at its new home on The ABC Television Network. Ryan Seacrest announced the news today on Live with Kelly and Rya...


Photo: First Look at AMERICAN IDOL's Return to Disneyland Photo Photo: First Look at AMERICAN IDOL's Return to Disneyland
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022

Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt will mentor the remaining contestants from the Disneyland Resort in California as they prepare to perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America’s vote. Get a first look at judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in Disneyland ahead of the ...


Video: HBO Drops THE IDOL Series Trailer Photo Video: HBO Drops THE IDOL Series Trailer
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023

HBO has unveiled the video trailer for the HBO Original drama series THE IDOL. The series premiered at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22. The series is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-R...


Family Entertainment Network INSP Announces Season 2 of STATE PLATE; Taylor Hicks to Host
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2017

INSP, the recognized leader in family entertainment, has announced an order for a 2nd season of its original series, STATE PLATE. Production will begin this spring with a premiere of the new episodes scheduled for late summer. The announcement was made by Doug Butts, SVP of Programming for INSP....


David Archuleta to Perform at SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 6/20
by Tyler Peterson - June 08, 2016

?David Archuleta, who shot to fame as a 16-year-old during the seventh season of FOX Television's "American Idol," will be one of the SCERA's shooting stars this month at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem Monday, June 20 at 8 p.m....


Sarasota Opera Opens 11th Season With THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Photo Sarasota Opera Opens 11th Season With THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2018

Sarasota Opera will open its 11th fall season on October 26th with the return of Gioachino Rossini's comic opera The Barber of Seville, last seen in 2014. Dr. Bartolo plans to marry his ward Rosina, but she has other plans for her future. Figaro, the barber, comes to the rescue and assists Rosina in...


Sara Bareilles & Ben Platt to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL Season 20 Finale Photo Sara Bareilles & Ben Platt to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL Season 20 Finale
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022

Season 20 of “American Idol” will conduced with performances from Sara Bareilles and Ben Platt. The finale episode is set to also include performances from Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, James Arthur, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo ...


Pere Ubu Featured on NPR's World Cafe Show 3/1 Photo Pere Ubu Featured on NPR's World Cafe Show 3/1
by Tori Hartshorn - February 02, 2018

Pere Ubu Featured on NPR's World Cafe Show 3/1...


VIDEO: HBO Releases Trailer For THE WEEKND: LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM Photo VIDEO: HBO Releases Trailer For THE WEEKND: LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023

The Weeknd brings fans up-close with a special intimate concert performance exclusively on HBO. THE WEEKND: LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM offers a front-row seat to the artist’s thrilling 95-minute setlist – including top hits “Starboy,” “Blinding Lights,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “I Feel It Coming,” and more. ...


Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Barber, Dvorak, and Theofanidis, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra's music director Larry Rachleff takes the podium on Today, November 12 with violinist Alexander Kerr playing Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto. The Orchestra will also perform Dvorak's Sixth Symphony and Dreamtime Ancestors, a 2015 composition by Christopher The...


Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for AMERICAN IDOL on ABC Photo Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for AMERICAN IDOL on ABC
by TV News Desk - September 29, 2017

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have signed on as judges for the beloved music competition series American Idol for its first season on ABC....


David Cook Brings Acoustic Show to Ridgefield Playhouse Photo David Cook Brings Acoustic Show to Ridgefield Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - September 07, 2018

rican Idol," rocker David Cook has released three successful albums since he appeared on the show. His hits include "Time of My Life," "Come Back to Me," "Light On" and "Fade Into Me." Earlier this year, he made his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots and returned to the smash-hit musical this summer for ...


ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Hits the Road: Auditions to Take Place in 20 Cities Across Americ Photo ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Hits the Road: Auditions to Take Place in 20 Cities Across America
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

Following the success of the first season of "American Idol" on ABC, which crowned Iowa-native Maddie Poppe on its May 21 grand finale, America's beloved singing competition series announced today the list of audition cities for the network's second season. The nationwide search for the next superst...


The Weeknd's THE IDOL Series to Premiere on HBO in June Photo The Weeknd's THE IDOL Series to Premiere on HBO in June
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023

The cast includes Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, Troye Sivan. Also starring Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son, and Hank Azaria. THE IDOL is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euph...


HBO Writer & Latinx Rapper Chris Gabo Drops New Single 'One Of Those' Photo HBO Writer & Latinx Rapper Chris Gabo Drops New Single 'One Of Those'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2021

Quick off the heels of his latest record 'Hype Man', Latinx rapper and decorated HBO writer Chris Gabo gears up to release a follow-up hit inspired by the complexities of identity entitled 'One of Those'....


MOC Presents TICK, TICK…BOOM! through 11/12 Photo MOC Presents TICK, TICK…BOOM! through 11/12
by Marina Kennedy - November 09, 2017

The Montclair Operetta Club (MOC) presents Tick, Tick...Boom! Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway sensation. The ...


Lili Reinhart, Carey Mulligan, Dede Gardner & More Announced as Honorees for 2022 WIF Photo Lili Reinhart, Carey Mulligan, Dede Gardner & More Announced as Honorees for 2022 WIF Honors
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022

They will join the women previously announced to receive Crystal Awards—”Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson, “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, and “Don’t Worry Darling” writer and director Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde—as well as Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award recipient Micha...


'Becoming The Idol' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 17, 2017

'Becoming the Idol' is a remarkable journey into today's music and entertainment business. Every individual who is planning inspired, or seeking a career in the music and entertainment business would gain the edge they need by reading the contents of this book. All artists trying to make their star ...


Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDOL Crowns This Year's Winner Photo Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDOL Crowns This Year's Winner
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2019

Following a cross-country search for the next singing sensation, "American Idol" rounded out its second season on ABC with an epic grand finale event, featuring "Idol"'s Top 3 contestants: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. For the first time in "Idol" history, America's live coas...






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