George Lopez News

The Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival is proving animation is the future when it comes to entertainment. The 17th edition, happening from September 23-October 1, 2021 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, unveiled its stacked selections of animated short films including the world premiere of basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal's HeadNoise.

The two-night finale will conclude on Wednesday with performances from Menzel, Pentatonix, Bishop Briggs, George Lopez, Rico Rodriguez, former winner Mat Franco, and Olympic gymnasts Jordan Chiles and MyKayla Skinner.

The Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie is reopening on September 10 after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic. Performances include concerts from leading artists H.E.R (Oct. 13), REO Speedwagon (Nov. 8) and Bert Kreischer with a double header (Dec. 4) and The Price is Right Live interactive show (Oct. 12).

Recently certified gold by the RIAA for cumulative sales in excess of 500,000, the project made an extraordinary chart debut upon its April 2020 release, landing at #10 on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 – Lucas’ first-ever top 10 debut on the overall chart. 

“Zim Zimma” is among the many highlights of Lucas’s acclaimed recently released album, EVOLUTION, available now at all DSPs and streaming services via the Worcester, MA-based artist’s own Twenty Nine Music Group label. 

The Paley Center for Media announced today The Peter Roth Internship Program, named in honor of the legendary television studio executive. Each year, the Paley Center will now provide twenty talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities with an unrivaled paid apprenticeship experience for those interested in a career in television.

In an effort to continue honoring those that serve in the United States Military, Don Barnhart's Delirious Comedy Club extends its 50% off policy to those that serve. Delirious Comedy Club has always been a supporter of the troops as many of their comedians perform overseas entertaining the troops around the world.

Comedian Don Barnhart is continuing his Las Vegas residency at Delirious Comedy Club to coincide with the release of his Dry Bar Comedy Special. 'Laughter is such a healing force and hearing people laugh again is the greatest gift for me', said Barnhart who performs nightly at Delirious Comedy Club.

Due to overwhelming demand, comedian Don Barnhart and Jokesters Comedy Club is adding additional shows to accommodate the tourists visiting Las Vegas this Valentine's Day, President's Day & 3-day weekend.

A new music label aims to break the mold in marketing music to children and families. Headed up by a team of seasoned executives, with A&R curation by Kenny Curtis (of SiriusXM Kids Place Live fame), 8 Pound Gorilla Records has announced its first roster of acclaimed and award-winning artists offering several new releases in 2021.

A new music label aims to break the mold in marketing music to children and families. Headed up by a team of seasoned executives, with A&R curation by Kenny Curtis (of SiriusXM Kids Place Live fame), 8 Pound Gorilla Records announces its first roster of acclaimed and award-winning artists offering several new releases in 2021.

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra has announced that it will hold online events in lieu of in-person performances through May. Up next will be Gabbing with George about George.

Border vigilante Bill Greer (Frank Grillo) and his son Jackson (Jake Allyn) are on patrol when Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy.

Working within social distancing protocols, government mandates and reduced seating capacity, comedian Don Barnhart continues to bring live standup comedy safely to Las Vegas with Jokesters Comedy Club.

Comedy Works has announced that Bryan Kellen will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark Friday, November 13. Rubber-bodied and dynamically engaging, comedian Bryan Kellen has become an energetic, comedic powerhouse.

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (875,000) for the week of Oct. 26, 2020, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” beat CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (851,000) by 24,000 and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (874,000) by 1,000.

Jokesters Comedy Club is proud to announce the return of live, standup comedy at their new home at Alexis Park All-Suite Resort beginning Nov. 19th.

Bette Midler has conjured an all-star cast that’s sure to get into mischief as they raise funds for New York Restoration Project (NYRP) at her virtual “Hulaween” benefit: In Search of The Sanderson Sisters, A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover.

In an interview with Fox 5's 'Good Day New York,' Bette Midler appeared to confirm that she and her fellow Sanderson Sisters (played by Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) will reunite for the upcoming 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.

The cast of Hocus Pocus will reunite for Bette Midler's annual Hulaween celebration, held virtually this year.