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Today, Cage The Elephant has released their fifth studio album, Social Cues, out now on RCA Records. Fans can stream/purchase the album HERE. Social Cueswas produced by John Hill (Santigold, Florence + The Machine, Portugal. The Man, tUnE-yArDs), recorded at Battle Tapes Recording, Blackbird Studio and Sound Emporium in Nashville and The Village Recording Studio in Los Angeles. It was mixed by Tom Elmhirst and mastered by Randy Merrill in New York City.

Last night, The Lumineers hit the stage at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to deliver a captivating, intimate performance of their latest single 'Gloria.' The new track is the first release from their forthcoming album III which comes out on September 13th via Dualtone (an Entertainment One Company) in the U.S. and Canada and Decca Records for the rest of the world. 'Gloria,' according to lead vocalist Wesley Schultz, 'is about love between an addict and her family.' As part of the set, the backdrop was complete with vintage patterns and found family footage.

Last night, The Lumineers hit the stage at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to deliver a captivating, intimate performance of their latest single 'Gloria.' The new track is the first release from their forthcoming album III which comes out on September 13th via Dualtone (an Entertainment One Company) in the U.S. and Canada and Decca Records for the rest of the world. 'Gloria,' according to lead vocalist Wesley Schultz, 'is about love between an addict and her family.' As part of the set, the backdrop was complete with vintage patterns and found family footage.

CBS (6.063 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) scored the top spot on Wednesday thanks to its mix of 'Survivor: Edge of Extinction' (7.833 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1), the launch of 'The Amazing Race 31' (5.801 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #2) and 'SEAL Team' (4.554 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T5).

Lecy Goranson will host a star-studded gala, celebrating this year's achievements of the Obie-Award winning theater ensemble, Elevator Repair Service. Under the direction of founding Artistic Director John Collins, ERS has been making original theater for 27 years. They have achieved national and international recognition with their extensive body of work, in particular the award-winning Gatz, a verbatim staging of The Great Gatsby, which enjoyed four engagements this season, from Abu Dhabi to Perth to New York City. The New York Times called Gatz The most remarkable achievement in theater not only of this year but also of this decade (which, gee, means this century too). For more information visit elevator.org.

CBS (9.014 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) pulled into the top spot on Tuesday thanks to new episodes of 'NCIS' (11.683 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1), 'FBI' (8.733 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T3) and 'NCIS: New Orleans' (6.626 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T7).

Last night, Laurie Metcalf was a guest on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to talk about starring in 'Hillary and Clinton' on Broadway.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of April 8-12 in adults 18-49 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that “Colbert” excluded Monday, Thursday and Friday telecasts, each of which was delayed by sports coverage. Also, Kimmel aired a Friday encore.

NBC (6.382 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) held off the competition on Monday with new episodes of 'The Voice' (7.589 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'The Enemy Within' (3.970 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7).

Conor Oberst has announced a North American tour for summer. Beginning in Portsmouth, NH on July 17th at the Prescott Park Arts Festival, the run of shows goes on to hit Chicago, Bloomington, Cincinnati, Providence, Woodstock and more before culminating in a performance at the Weesner Family Amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo in Minneapolis on July 28th. All shows will see Joanna Sternberg as main support. Full list of dates below.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Burn This, which officially opens on Broadway tonight, April 16!

Now in its tenth year, this satirical live talk show is hosted by James Bewley in the guise of his garrulous alter ego, the turtleneck-wearing, essential-oils-peddling, wannabe-wellness-guru, Dale Seever. Each hour-long show is an opportunity for Dale to subject a panel of talented guests to his unique line of questioning. On this special Season 11 Finale episode of Deep Night, Dale welcomes actor Griffin Newman (The Tick), comedian Emmy Blotnick (Late Show with Stephen Colbert), actor Lindsey Broad (In The Dark) along with rapper and performer Sammus (The New Negroes) to talk about comedy, crystals, nerding out, and more. With music on the theremin by Cornelius Loy and dance from 96B Dance Theatre.

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of April 15, 2019!

Today, Director/Writer J.J. Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy were joined by stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Isaac, Billy Dee Williams, Naomi Ackie, Joonas Suotamo and Anthony Daniels, and droids BB-8 and D-0, for a panel discussion at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, moderated by Stephen Colbert.

FOX (3.464 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) was the demo champ on a competitive Wednesday thanks to fresh installments from 'Empire' (3.774 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T3) and 'Star' (3.155 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T5).

The Marcus King Band have released the video for 'Goodbye Carolina', a poignant, lyrical ballad from their critically acclaimed album Carolina Confessions. The band have also announced a number of UK headline shows this June alongside appearances at The Isle Of Wight and Black Deer Festivals.

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that actor and performer Shangela will host the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York, while CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper will present the Advocate For Change Award to previously announced honoree Madonna, on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), model and activist Winnie Harlow, multiple Emmy and GLAAD Media Award-winning director and producer Ryan Murphy (“Pose”) will join previously announced special guests Samantha Bee (“Full Frontal”), CNN's Don Lemon, and the cast of FX's “Pose,” including 2017 GLAAD honoree Billy Porter. GLAAD previously announced that Sarah Jessica Parker will present the Vito Russo Award to Andy Cohen.

'King Lear' star Ruth Wilson was a guest on last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During the interview, Wilson recalled when she was in the show 'Header' at the National Theatre and she had to think fast during a live performance when someone from the audience called out, 'Is there a doctor in the house?'

Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today its 2019-2020 season of mainstage performances, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles across genres, as part of Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and the American Roots Series. The Hylton Center also announced the first Hylton Center EXTRA! for the season: the husband and wife duo and banjo icons, B la Fleck and Abigail Washburn, in a special concert event featuring their unique blend of alternative bluegrass. Season subscriptions are on sale to Friends of the Hylton Center at HyltonCenter.org/preview or by phone at 703-993-7700. For the general public, subscriptions go on sale Wednesday, April 24 and single tickets on Thursday, August 1. More details are available at HyltonCenter.org.

NBC (5.335 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) inched past the demo competition on Tuesday with its mix of 'The Voice' (7.197 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1), 'The Village' (4.177 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T3) and 'New Amsterdam' (4.631 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T3).