Josh Sharpe is the Entertainment Editor for BroadwayWorld. For as long as he can remember, he has been in love with movies and the people who make them. This passion for great storytelling has been the driving force of his career journey.
An entertainment journalist since 2018, he has extensively covered the film and television industry, with bylines in Paste Magazine, TheaterMania, Collider, and The DisInsider. Across these platforms, he has produced numerous interviews, reviews, and news pieces, with a particular emphasis on The Walt Disney Company. During this time, he has had the privilege of interviewing such creatives as Hayley Mills, Jodi Benson, and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
A graduate of Western Washington University, he studied Theatre and has since dabbled in directing. He has also appeared onstage in musicals like Into the Woods as The Baker and The Fantasticks as Matt.
He is grateful for the opportunity to write about the things he loves at BroadwayWorld!
Wynonna Judd’s take on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ classic song “Refugee” featuring Lainey Wilson is out now. The track arrives as the fifth single shared from the highly-anticipated Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, with a new video, “In The Studio,” featuring behind-the-scenes footage of Judd and Wilson recording their version. Listen to the track now!
Following the announcement of her support slot on the SWEAT arena world tour with Troye Sivan and Charli XCX set for this fall, Shygirl returns to announce a new EP CLUB SHY RMX, which features remixes of her acclaimed 2024 EP Club Shy, due June 7th via Because Music. Alongside the announcement, she shares the first taste of the project with a brand new track “encore” feat. Danny L Harle. The EP is set to include remixes from prolific DJs such as VTSS, Logic1000, X-Coast, and Fedde Le Grand, among others. Listen to the new track!
Multi-PLATINUM-selling country hitmaker Tyler Hubbard has earned three consecutive solo No. 1s on multiple charts. His current single “Back Then Right Now” lands atop the Country Aircheck and Billboard Country Airplay charts after spending two weeks at the No. 1 spot in Canada.
Earlier this year, Seattle, WA-based Painted Shield announced details of their forthcoming LP, Painted Shield 3, due for release July 26, 2024 via Loosegroove Records. Last week, the band shared “Lover Divine,” following on the heels of the album’s lead single, “Transector.” The band recently headlined their first show at the iconic Paramount Theatre and curated the first House of LSGRV compilation which came out for 2024 Record Store Day. Listen to the new singles now!
SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and WONWOO are coming together to release their first-ever single album THIS MAN, slated to debut on June 17. Widely recognized as the creative powerhouse of K-pop, SEVENTEEN has consistently reaffirmed their musical diversity through clever interplay of units among the 13 members.
As he prepares to release his highly anticipated new studio album, Blue Electric Light, this Friday, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Lenny Kravitz has announced an exclusive Las Vegas engagement, Blue Electric Light Las Vegas. Performances will be held October 18, 19, 23, 25 and 26, 2024 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Find ticketing information here!
As it continues driving pulse-pounding excitement at the global box office, the adrenaline-fueled, action-packed film, THE FALL GUY, arrives exclusively in homes on digital platforms where you can buy or rent movies with a never-before-seen Extended Cut on May 21, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Central New Jersey alternative rock outfit Bobby Mahoney, newly signed to Stevie Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records, has released 'We Go On,' the next single off the band's upcoming label debut, 'Another Deadbeat Summer,' out June 14. Bobby Mahoney has made a name for itself in the vibrant Asbury Park, NJ music scene, sharing the stage with the likes of Frank Turner, Against Me!, Steve Earle, and more. Listen to the new single!
BREAD’s acronym “Be Really Energetic and Dance” encapsulates the full album experience, inviting listeners into SOFI TUKKER’S pleasure-filled, immersive world. SOFI TUKKER elaborate on the narrative of BREAD, saying, “BREAD is a way of being. It says devour what you desire, it says, ‘Be Really Energetic And Dance,’ and do it in good company...'
The new body of work sees Aura fully coming into his own as an artist, finessed by his soothing vocals which show maturity far beyond his years. From tender ballads to soaring melodies and unapologetically raw lyrics, Aura’s new EP is a triumphant display of pure pop mastery. Listen to the EP now!
Heralding a new era for girli, Matriarchy is a bright, evocative and insightful record that sees the celebrated, multi-faceted artist take the reins with full creative control. From the opening lines of ‘Be With Me’, girli’s commendation to self-love, the tone of every track that follows is masterful. Listen to the new album!
Don McLean, GRAMMY winner, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and Music City Walk of Fame honoree, is proud to celebrate the release of his latest album ‘American Boys’ an ode to the originators of modern rock ‘n roll. Listen to the album now!
Tune in to see Jessica Lange on The View next week! The Tony-nominated actress will appear on the program on Thursday, May 23 to discuss her role in Paula Vogel's Mother Play, which is currently playing at the Hayes Theater. The daytime talk show airs each weekday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET on ABC.
In 2023, Kamaiyah returned with two projects, the collaborative The Am3rican Dream, with Jay Worthy and Harry Fraud, and Another Summer Night. The former XXL Freshmen Class recently finished up her Another Summer Night Tour in late April, which saw her touchdown in 20 cities; and now she is back with her first release of 2024 Figuring Out My Emotions; which is now available. Listen to the new project here!
San Francisco-based, Irish songwriter Shane Culloty, aka Winter Aid, has released his sophomore full-length album, Pull The Sky Inside. The 15-song collection, produced with Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, The Decemberists) and Chuck Johnson (Daniel Bachman, Claire Rousay), finds Culloty stretching the extremities as to what is sonically expected from a collection of Winter Aid songs, weaving in electronic sonic strands and new percussive elements. Listen to the new album!
Thomas Nicholas Band has released his brand new album 'We’re Gonna Be Okay' via SBAM Records/Double Helix. The album contains features from Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup, The Early November and more. Thomas Nicholas will be be touring Europe in support of the new LP, hitting both SBAM Fests as well as some shows with MEST and Mudfight. Listen to the album here!
Artist-to-watch Laci Kaye Booth’s anticipated full-length debut album, The Loneliest Girl In The World, is out now. In conjunction with the release, the official music video for album track, “I Let Him Love Me,” has also debuted.The Loneliest Girl In The World strikes a rare balance between raw emotional realism and bittersweet romanticism. Listen to the album now!
Gatecreeper is leading a new wave of American death metal. Their sprawling third full-length, Dark Superstition, and label debut for Nuclear Blast, has just been released. It’s more concise, melodic, and memorable than anything they’ve ever done. The album shapeshifts from one brutal soundscape to the next as each sonic structure rouses its own emotion and landscape. Listen to the album now!
Lightheaded are, simply, a great pop group. Their songs are full of melody and harmony, are bittersweet and memorable, familiar yet original. Their sound is a perfect mix of jangling guitars -- featuring Sara Abdlebarry's exquisite, tasteful, but punchy Gretsch lead played over Stephen Stec's Rickenbacker chime -- anchored to singer Cynthia Rickenbach's Hofner Violin bass, which sounds like the bass on Michel Polnareff's first LP. Listen to the album now!
lootApple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the newest episode of the critically acclaimed comedy “Loot.” Starring and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph, the ninth and penultimate episode of the second season debuts Wednesday May 22, followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday through May 29 on Apple TV+. Watch the sneak peek!
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