Lizzo, Tom Hanks Are Among the 24th Annual Webby Winners
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020
Jimmy Fallon, Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Tom Hanks, Cardi B, LeBron James, Lil Nas X, Dolly Parton, UNICEF, Ronan Farrow, Game of Thrones, and Celine Dion are among the winners of The 24th Annual Webby Awards,
Bill Nye Premieres 'Mixtape for Mother Earth' on Apple Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 22, 2020
In honor of this year's Earth Day-the 50th anniversary of this global observance-Bill Nye (a man who needs no introduction) is taking over Apple Music's Mixtape for Mother Earth playlist, and he's chosen some music with a message.
BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Composer, Conductor, Lyricist, and Producer Christopher Raymond
by Shari Barrett - Apr 19, 2020
This Spotlight focuses on composer, conductor, lyricist, and producer Christopher Raymond who has won an NAACP, Stage Raw and Broadway World Awards for his work in theatre. Chris has also music directed several Los Angeles area awards shows as well as 14 productions with DOMA Theatre Company in Hollywood, among many others. And in December 2018, he became Music Director for Valley Outreach Synagogue in Calabasas where Passover and Shabbat services are being LiveStreamed from home.
Steve Aoki Drops Cross-Genre Album NEON FUTURE IV
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 3, 2020
Today, two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/producer and entrepreneur, Steve Aoki, releases his star-studded genre-bending next installment, Neon Future IV, alongside lead feel-good single “I Love My Friends,” featuring Swedish electro-pop DJ duo Icona Pop.
AMERICAN DAD! Returns to TBS for Its 15th Anniversary
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 1, 2020
American Dad! is back with new episodes on TBS starting Monday, April 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Seth MacFarlane's award-winning satirical animated comedy, and on Monday, September 14 the series will air its milestone 300th episode. The series moved to TBS in 2014 and has aired 101 original episodes on the network to date. The latest season drew nearly 18M total viewers and ranks as a top-five cable comedy.
Craig Wedren Shares New 'Sabbath Sessions' Podcast Episodes
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2020
Acclaimed songwriter, singer, film & television composer and Shudder To Think frontman Craig Wedren has just released Episodes 4 & 5 of his Sabbath Sessions podcast. Each episode runs approximately twenty minutes, providing an aural correlative for meditation practice. Episode 4 was recorded during the podcast launch event and sound bath at Los Angeles' Wanderlust Hollywood in February, and Episode 5 is Part 1 of a 2 episode celebration of his pal Phil Hay AND the year 2020, who happen to share a birthday. Listen to episodes 1 - 5 of Sabbath Sessions here: https://anchor.fm/craig-wedren.
Benjamin Gordon Shares Video for New Single 'Take Me Home'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 12, 2020
Multi-talented Brighton based music producer and photographer Benjamin Gordon has revealed a brand new video for his recent single 'Take Me Home'. The track is taken from his upcoming debut album Where Did We Get Lost, set for release on April 3rd via Blurred Recordings.
The 2020 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announces 8th Annual Award Winners
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
The 2020 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival has announced the award winners for its eighth annual event which featured a lineup of screenings, premieres, panels, virtual reality demonstrations, and the launch of a new screenplay competition held in honor of acclaimed novelist Philip K. Dick. The festival was held from March 4-8, 2020 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY and recognized nine films and three screenplays for their outstanding filmmaking and storytelling.
ONLY IN NEW YORK Comes to the Jane Hotel, 2/27
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020
Hosts Carly Ann Filbin and Alise Morales will invite fellow comedians, poets, actors, writers, Uber drivers, and other colorful characters to share their once in a lifetime New York City moments.
Bill Nye The Science Guy Brings A Spirited Conversation To Seattle
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2020
Bill Nye the Science Guy brings his energetica?"and inspiringa?"show to Seattle in May to celebrate the 40th Eruptiversary of Mount St. Helens and support the Mount St. Helens Institute. Bill Nye Live 2020 comes to The Moore Theater on Saturday, May 16, 2020 7:30 p.m. with an interactive conversation rooted in science. Tickets are available now for purchase.
FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Ups Mike Drucker and Kristen Bartlett to Co-Head Writers
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 12, 2020
Emmy Award-winning Full Frontal with Samantha Bee has promoted veteran writers Mike Drucker and Kristen Bartlett to co-head writers of television's #1 ad-supported late-night show among young adults. Premiering in 2016 as the only female-hosted late-night program, Full Frontal continues to bring a unique voice and worldview to primetime, shining a bright light on the darkness that is Decision 2020 with a new episode airing tonight at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS. Season five of the late-night talker premiered last week following the unveiling of their new parental leave policy that's the best in late-night. The innovative plan offers staffers 20 weeks full pay for moms and primary caregivers, 4 weeks full pay for spouses/partners, health insurance and job protection for up to a year if they want to take more time off. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee is part of TBS' escapist, lean-back line-up of smart, imaginative programming that tells stories with heart and a comedic edge.