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Andra Day Debuts New Single 'Bricks' in Support of EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS Film

Grammy winner, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar-nominated artist Andra Day returns with her striking new single “Bricks,” in tandem with her lead role in the critically acclaimed drama Exhibiting Forgiveness.

Alliance Theatre Reveals New BOLD Leadership Positions

Alliance Theatre in Atlanta unveiled two new BOLD leadership positions, aiming to enhance its commitment to innovative programming and community engagement. Learn more about the promotions and about the company!

The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets Brooklyn as Next Stop

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks show to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10am-6pm daily, in partnership with St. Ann’s Warehouse, where Criterion will also screen the best of its 15 years of Closet Picks.

Andra Day Reveals Amazon Music Live City Sessions EP

Andra Day has shared her Amazon Music Live City Sessions concert, which is now available only on Amazon Music. 

The Criterion Closet Coming to New York Film Festival

The Criterion Closet is going mobile. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion has built a replica of their famous film closet inside an 18-foot delivery van, and later this month, they will be taking their Criterion Closet Picks show on the road across the USA, starting in New York City, with other locations to be announced.

Andra Day Covers Classic Hymn 'I Know Who Holds Tomorrow' for THE DELIVERANCE

The world-renowned Andra Day continues to showcase her boundless artistry with the release of her soulful cover of the classic hymn “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” This release coincides with her performance in the highly anticipated Netflix film, The Deliverance, directed by Lee Daniels.

The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Writers' Residency

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for the 38th annual Writers’ Residency. Learn how to apply.

Jesse Williams Not Returning for ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4

In Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, Jesse Williams played the fan-favorite character of Tobert who also served as the love interest of Selena Gomez's Mabel. In a new interview, the actor has confirmed that he won't return for the new season, which premieres on Hulu next month.

Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE Starring Andra Day

Netflix has released the trailer for The Deliverance, the new film from Lee Daniels starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The movie follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. Watch the trailer.

Queer Operetta 'G' By Mur to Premiere At Wild Project

Wild project will present the world premiere of G, an autobiographical operetta by nonbinary artist Mur, exploring a dark and comedic journey after a drug-facilitated assault, featuring diverse queer characters and themes of self-love. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Andra Day to Play 'CHERITH Tour' Across North America

This summer, multi-platinum powerhouse vocalist, Grammy® winner, Golden Globe Winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day returns to the road on her headline CHERITH Tour 2024 across North America. This jaunt kicks off on August 9 in Atlanta, GA, at Variety Playhouse, visiting major markets before it and concludes on September 24 in Seattle, WA, at The Showbox.

See First Look at New Lee Daniels Film THE DELIVERANCE With Andra Day

Netflix has just released a first look at the new film from Lee Daniels, The Deliverance starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The film follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

Photos: Mariah Carey Celebrates Opening Weekend Of Her Las Vegas Engagement

This past weekend, Mariah Carey debuted her new exclusive engagement, Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold was greeted with several enthusiastic standing ovations from sold-out crowds on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. See the photos below!

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards to Take Place in May

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be handed out in the annual ceremony set to take place Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 7:00PM at NYU Skirball. Learn more about who is being honored!

Andra Day Drops Her Rendition of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' on Streaming

Multi-platinum vocalist, Grammy winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day shares her soaring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” on all streaming platforms. Day's forthcoming album, Cassandra, features standout singles, 'Where Do We Go' and 'Probably.' Watch the video of the performance and listen now!

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Mariah Carey Announces Las Vegas Residency: How to Get Tickets For 'Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas'

Mariah Carey announces an exclusive Las Vegas engagement at Park MGM from April 12 - 27, 2024. In celebration of the anniversary of Mariah's iconic album, The Emancipation of Mimi, one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, the Las Vegas shows will feature fan favorites from that album as well as other hits from her unparalleled career.

Andra Day Bares All on New Single 'Probably'

Multi-platinum chanteuse, Grammy winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day gets brutally honest on new single “Probably.” This morning Zane Lowe exclusively premiered the single on Apple Music. From the start, Day's instantly recognizable full-bodied delivery takes hold and never lets go.

Colman Domingo Appointed to the Gotham Film & Media Institute's Board of Directors

Colman Domingo will join Gotham's Board of Directors. As the newest member, the star of “Rustin” and “The Color Purple” will work with The Gotham on their mission to celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators by providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.

Shaquita Smith to Star in BET+ Original "MY VALENTINE WEDDING"

Smith, 'My Valentine Wedding,' is now available on BET Plus. Follow the story of a woman planning her dream wedding, only to have her ex-boyfriend return and complicate things.