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ABC's hit fall series “mixed-ish” and “Stumptown” have been given full-season orders, while “The Rookie” received a spring season pickup, Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today.

Multiplatinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Mariah Carey debuted the “mixed-ish” theme song to partygoers at the “Embrace Your Ish” premiere event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Goya Studios. Entitled “In The Mix,” the track is written by Carey, and produced by Carey and Daniel Moore. ABC's “black-ish,” “grown-ish” and “mixed-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris welcomed Mariah Carey to the stage, where they discussed the genesis of the theme song and the importance of multiracial representation on television. “In The Mix” is now available on ABC.com,  iTunes,  Spotify, Apple Music, Google and Deezer. Listen below.

The Paley Center for Media announced today that it will host its 13th annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews September 5-15, 2019, at the Paley Center's Beverly Hills location. The ten-day festival celebrates the most anticipated new shows of the Fall 2019 television season as well as returning favorites from all five major broadcast networks, cable television, and premium streaming services. Each event includes screenings followed by star-studded discussions with the series cast and creatives.

Award-winning musical legend Mariah Carey will lend her iconic voice and songwriting talents to the theme song of a?oemixed-ish,a?? the newest spinoff of the a?oeblack-isha?? franchise coming to ABC this fall. Entitled a?oeIn The Mix,a?? the track is written by Carey and produced by Carey and Daniel Moore. Fans can catch the song when the series premieres TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (9:00 a?" 9:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Oceana is ready for spring and summer with delicious Lobster Rolls be enjoyed in the great outdoors. Their beloved Lobster Cart is back for weekday lunches and it's located just outside the restaurant on the public plaza between 48th and 49th Streets.

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival announces complete casting for the 2019 Summer Season.

Australia's leading dance music tastemakers, The Aston Shuffle, continue their fire start to 2019 with another release to add to their arsenal of hits. 'Now Or Never' is a big, hands-in-the-air piano house jam, tinged with R&B influences in the vocal hook, and released today on The Magician's highly regarded Potion label.

Tonya Farrens has been part of the entertainment industry for years, but when she experienced a devastating event, after her grief, she decided to help others using a different voice. The Bringing Happy Back Experience will raise awareness of suicide and prevention by uplifting the mood with its inaugural live and streaming show. The benefit production featuring several Vegas entertainers will be held at the Myron's Cabaret at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts on Jan. 31.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival at www.nynwtheatrefestival.com. The festival runs September 4 - September 22, 2018. The festival is playing at Theatre Row, a program for Building the Arts NY, Inc. 

Saxon, over the decades have gone from being pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one of the most successful UK rock acts of all time. The truth, though, is that Saxon have always transcended trends and eras. From 1979's 'Saxon' album to new album 'Thunderbolt', the band have enjoyed considerable success. Five Top 40 albums in the UK, with four Top 20 singles. And they were similarly successful in other parts of the world as well. It's no wonder their influence spread across the globe, and played a crucial role in the way we look at hard rock and heavy metal today.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the lineup for the Chicago House Music Festival in Millennium Park on Saturday, May 26, from 1 to 9 p.m. The expanded festival now features three stages of national and local DJs and live performers, including headliners Louie Vega and Elements of Life band, Joe Smooth, Chez Damier, Ron Trent and DJ Sabine among others. Admission to the event is free. For complete details, visit ChicagoHouseMusicFestival.us.