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Daniel Dae Kim Will Star in Audible Adaptation of David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023


Audible has announced a multi-project development and first look deal with award-winning actor, director, and producer Daniel Dae Kim. The collaboration kicks off with Yellow Face, an audio adaptation of David Henry Hwang's play (Yellow Face) that will be produced by Audible Studios in collaboration with Daniel Dae Kim's production company 3AD.

Comedian Maz Jobrani to Perform at The Den Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022


The Den Theatre will present comedian Maz Jobrani for four stand-up performances January 27 & 28, 2023 on The Heath Mainstage.

Bernie Sanders Will Appear Live at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022


In a London exclusive event, the Southbank Centre in collaboration with Penguin Press presents Bernie Sanders: It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism, which will see Senator Bernie Sanders in conversation about his highly anticipated new book of the same name.

TAMRON HALL Scores Its Most-Watched Week Since March 2021 With 2 of Its Top 3 Telecasts This Season
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2022


In fact, “Tamron Hall” scored its highest-rated week in Households since January and its most-watched week in Total Viewers since March 2021 – since the weeks of 1/31/22 and 3/15/21, respectively. “Tamron Hall” built for the 3rd straight week in Total Viewers (+7% - 1.145 million vs. 1.072 million) and stood as the only daytime talk show.

Audible Inc. & Goop Strike Multi-Project Development Deal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022


Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has announced a multi-project worldwide development deal with lifestyle brand, goop. Four titles have been greenlit under a new The Goop Pursuit banner.

Audible & Goop Strike Multi-Project Development Deal
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022


Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has announced a multi-project worldwide development deal with lifestyle brand, goop. Four titles have been greenlit under a new The Goop Pursuit banner. The collection will explore some of life’s most significant pillars: pleasure, healing, beauty, and change.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Joins TAMRON HALL for a Daytime Exclusive Interview
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2022


The candid one-on-one conversation will cover the recent release of Obama’s new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” a follow-up to her critically acclaimed, No. 1 bestselling memoir, “Becoming,” and will go behind the scenes on her return to life on tour. This will be Obama’s second appearance on the show. 

Interview: Lianne Marie Dobbs of WHY CAN'T A WOMAN...? at 54 Below November 16th
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 14, 2022


Lianne Marie Dobbs returns to the nightclub stage with her acclaimed show for the first time since pre-pandemic, and she has some wise words to go with her great music.

Robin Roberts to Interview Former First Lady Michelle Obama on GMA
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2022


Robin Roberts has aninterview with former first lady Michelle Obama. In the wide-ranging interview, Mrs. Obama talks about her marriage; her husband, former President Barack Obama; the pandemic; coping with low-grade depression stemming, in part, from the pandemic and political division in the country; President Joe Biden; and her new hobby.

Comedian Maz Jobrani to Perform at The Den Theatre in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022


The Den Theatre will present comedian Maz Jobrani for four stand-up performances on January 20 & 21, 2023 on The Heath Mainstage.

Interview: Kathleen Garrett of North Carolina Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 2, 2022


From November 4th-13th, North Carolina Theatre will be launching their 2022-23 season with a production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theatre, which is located inside Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Actress Kathleen Garrett is taking on the role of Ouiser Boudreaux. She has most recently appeared as Laura Bush on the Showtime series, THE FIRST LADY, as well as Netflix's Emmy nominated miniseries, INVENTING ANNA. Next, she'll be seen on NCIS: LOS ANGELES. She has countless other screen credits which includes appearing on episodes of different TV shows such as HOME IMPROVEMENT, ER, MURDER, SHE WROTE, MURPHY BROWN, THE WEST WING, BEVERLY HILLS, 90210, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, LAW & ORDER, and many more. She's also appeared in Oscar nominated films such as 2007's AMERICAN GANGSTER directed by Ridley Soctt and 2020's THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 directed by Aaron Sorkin. I had the great pleasure of interviewing her about a lot of this and more.

Pentatonix Release New Holiday Album 'Holidays Around the World'
by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2022


For the first time in their career, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet present a global vision unlike anything else in their acclaimed catalog on Holidays Around The World. To bring these twelve tracks to life, they collabsorated with incredible artists from all over the world. Plus, tour dates!

WASHINGTON WOMEN, Featuring the Words of Hilary Clinton, Michelle Obama & More Released by Essential Voices USA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022


Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announced the release of WASHINGTON WOMEN, a new collection of choral songs by David Chase and Judith Clurman.

Judith Clurman Conducts 'Washington Women' With Essential Voices USA
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2022


The texts are taken from speeches, opinions, and interviews of sixteen remarkable women from across the political spectrum, all of whom spent part of their lives associated with Washington DC - including Abigail Adams, Madeleine Albright, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kamala Harris, Elena Kagan, Michelle Obama, and more.

44: The UnOFFICIAL, UnSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have World Premiere At The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2022


Eli Bauman, Monica Saunders Weinberg, MB Artists, and Michael Donovan proudly present the world premiere of 44 - The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, as told through the hazy recollection of Joe Biden.

Michelle Obama Announces All-Star Lineup Of Moderators For THE LIGHT WE CARRY Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2022


Live Nation and Crown, an imprint of Random House, announced the list of moderators scheduled to appear with former First Lady, Michelle Obama, on her upcoming U.S. book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.

Bree Runway Releases New Single 'THAT GIRL'
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022


Produced by EASYFUNN (Charli XCX), the track is a sonic explosion of apocalyptic beats, distorted undulating synths and Bree’s menacing spitfire vocals, and instantly transports you from the grimy underground raves of East London to the fierceness of New York’s ballroom scene, via the luxe catwalks of Paris Fashion Week.

Lili Reinhart, Carey Mulligan, Dede Gardner & More Announced as Honorees for 2022 WIF Honors
by Michael Major - Sep 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 Michaela Coel.

VIDEO: Leslie Jordan Talks THE MASKED SINGER Rumors on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2022


The “Call Me Kat” actor and Jennifer address the rumor that she’s on “The Masked Singer” and Leslie dishes to the host that he developed a crush on Joel McHale while serving as a panelist. Leslie then goes on to share his story of performing his non-PG show in front of First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters. Watch the new video sneak peek now!

Michelle Obama Announces 'The Light We Carry Tour: In Conversation with Michelle Obama'
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022


Michelle Obama’s live U.S. book tour events in support of her new, highly anticipated book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Produced by Live Nation, the six-city U.S. tour will kick off in Washington, D.C. at Warner Theatre on November 15. Check out the upcoming tour dates now!

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