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St. Vincent joins the artist lineup for BREATHEWATCHLISTENTOUCH: The Work and Music of Yoko Ono at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday, March 22. Throughout this exceptional evening, Ono's art and music will be performed by a diverse group of artists - whose work is informed by Ono's legacy - in a concert-length celebration of her 60-plus year career. The concert is part of the LA Phil's season-long Fluxus Festival.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 or tied for #1 for the late-night ratings week of Feb. 4-8 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Grammy®, TONY®, and Emmy® Award-winning artist Ben Platt today announces details of his highly anticipated North American headline tour, set to kick off May 3rd at Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL. With stops throughout the US and Canada, the tour will come in support of Platt's debut solo LP Sing to Me Instead, set to arrive everywhere Friday, March 29th. The run will feature support from Wrabel and Ben Abraham and include a stop at New York's Beacon Theatre on May 14th, culminating with a show at LA's iconic Dolby Theatre on May 24th (full itinerary enclosed).

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host a conversation between comedian and actor Ken Jeong and The New York Times on February 21.

CBS (7.594 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) claimed the top spot on Thursday with its original mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (13.966 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (12.058 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.0, #2), 'Celebrity Big Brother' (4.806 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.1, #4) and 'SWAT' (4.964 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T8).

World-famous theater district entertainment destination Don't Tell Mama will feature the musical-comedy duo, The Jasons, this Friday night at 9:30PM as part of their ongoing weekly comedy night.

Today, North Carolina-based quintet Rainbow Kitten Surprise have announced additional dates for their wildly popular 2019 North American headline tour.  The newly announced shows are highlighted by a west coast run of iconic venues, including Seattle's Paramount Theater, Portland's Roseland Theatre, Oakland's Fox Theater, and Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater.  Presale begins on Wednesday, February 6th at 10am and ends on Thursday, February 7th at 10pm, with the general on-sale starting Friday, February 8th at 10am (all times local).  The tour – already underway -  includes sold out dates in Washington DC, Philadelphia, NYC, Chicago, Nashville, and more, with many markets adding second nights due to overwhelming demand.  The cross-country trek will wrap up with the band's biggest headline show to date at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, on June 11.  Full tour itinerary listed below.  For more ticket information and tour updates, please visit www.rksband.com/tour. 

The Paley Center for Media today announced the initial group of talent who will be participating in PaleyFest LA 2019, which takes place March 15-24, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. PaleyFest LA gives fans access to special screenings, exclusive conversations, and behind-the-scenes scoops and breaking news from the stars and creative minds behind their favorite shows.

 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that LGBTQ icon Madonna will accept the Advocate for Change Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019. Madonna is the second person and first woman to ever receive this honor, awarded to a person who, through their work, changed the game for LGBTQ people around the world.

Today, the French artist Christine and the Queens announces she'll bring her dynamic live performance back to America, this time on the road opening for Florence and The Machine, including a show at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre and will play a co-headline with Blood Orange in Santa Barbara. This news follows her announced top billing returns to Coachella and Boston Calling, as well as the GLAAD Media Awards nomination for Outstanding Music Artist and a 2nd Brit Awardsnomination for International Female Solo Artist alongside Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Cardi B and Janelle Monáe.

CBS (8.539 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was the top draw on Thursday with its original lineup of 'The Big Bang Theory' (13.519 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (11.557 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #2), 'Mom' (8.651 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #4), 'Fam' (6.136 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.0, #7) and 'SWAT' (5.686 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T8).

Atomic Wings (www.atomicwings.com), a fast-casual restaurant with various locations in New York City, announces it will open its first full-service store in Queens on September 5, 2018. The store will be located at 159-23 Hillside Avenue in the Jamaica neighborhood and will be run by franchise owners Sayem Khan and Yamah Omar. The company has served NYC residents for more than 25 years and is known for its authentic buffalo chicken wings and extensive selection of signature sauces. 'Queens is such a dynamic town with a diverse demographic, and we're excited to start serving new customers there,' says Atomic Wings owner Zak Omar, who owns the company with his brother Ray. 'Our goal is to have a presence in as much of New York City as we can, and this is a big step in accomplishing that.' Atomic Wings, which has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CNN Money, CBS News, and more, offers both classic (bone-in) and boneless wings. The company also offers regional menu items, specials, and halal wings in select locations. Customers can choose their favorite, fresh, never-frozen buffalo wings in-store, online, or by phone. In addition to announcing its newest location, Atomic Wings also is introducing its newest sauce: mango habanero. Other sauces, depending on location, include mild, medium, hot, abusive, nuclear, Thai chili, garlic parm, chipotle BBQ, jerk BBQ, lemon pepper, sweet and tangy, and honey mustard. Customers can try the new mango habanero at the new Queens location as well as the Manhattan corporate stores at 184 1st Avenue and 306 E. 49th St. Zak, who began eating organic food after being diagnosed with Leukemia, ensures all locations serve only all-natural buffalo wings that are hormone- and antibiotic-free. About Atomic Wings Atomic Wings is a New York, NY-based fast-casual restaurant, serving authentic buffalo wings to New York City since 1989. The company also has locations throughout the U.S. and overseas. Owners Zak and Ray Omar (a former ranger in the U.S. Army Special Forces) are especially proud to serve veterans. Visit www.atomicwings.com to see menus, locations, and to order online.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of Jan. 21-25 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in adults 18-49, as well as adults 18-34, adults 25-54 (tie), men 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Better Oblivion Community Center, the new band from Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, recently surprise-released their self-titled debut album. The record is currently available digitally and is set for a physical release on February 22nd via Dead Oceans. To learn more about the origins of the LP, read an interview with Phoebe and Conor below.

Jim James has announced plans for a spring headline tour. The Jim James Presents Uniform Distortion tour - which sees James backed by his longtime live band - begins May 1 at Charleston, SC's Charleston Music Hall and then continues through the month. James - who has only just wrapped up a series of intimate European headline shows - will bring his first full band performances of last year's Uniform Distortion along with selections from his entire catalogue to U.S. festivals at Atlanta, GA's Shaky Knees Music Festival (May 4), Manchester, TN's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (June 15), Telluride, CO's Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June 20-23), and Quincy CA's High Sierra Music Festival (July 4-7).

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced the lineup for this year's Main Event concert on June 1 at Red Hat Amphitheater. The eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will headline the show which will also include reggae greats- Toots and the Maytals and another artist to be announced soon. The event will benefit and celebrate the 2019 Band Together/Inter-Faith Food Shuttle partnership.