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Julien Baker's 'Little Oblivions' Debuts Top 40 in the U.S.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 8, 2021


The performance, filmed in Nashville, featured the album tracks “Faith Healer,” “Heatwave” and “Hardline.” “Baker’s third-full length album vaults her into a whole new league,” said Variety, “and proves more than ever that she is a rare artist indeed.”

BLACK PUMAS to Perform at 2021 GRAMMY Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 8, 2021


The band’s debut album Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition) is nominated for the night’s biggest award, Album of the Year, and their hit single “Colors” is nominated for Record of the Year and Best American Roots Performance.

Marcus Gardley, John Kander, Jon Batiste and More Join Upcoming CLASSIC CONVERSATION Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021


Classic Stage Company has announced OBIE-winning playwright Marcus Gardley (The House That Will Not Stand, “The Chi”) as the March 11 guest for the online version of its Classic Conversations series.

Lake Street Dive Premieres Latest Track 'Being a Woman'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 4, 2021


Written by the band’s bassist Bridget Kearney, the finger-snapping track speaks to gender inequality and the societal discrimination women face on a daily basis.

VIDEO: Metallica Performs 'Battery' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 4, 2021


Metallica's album 'Master of Puppets' was released 35 years ago today and had such an impact that it was added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. We're thrilled to welcome them back to the show for this special performance of 'Battery' in front of the original backdrop for their Damage, Inc Tour.

VIDEO: Paul Bettany Talks About Playing Vision on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 4, 2021


Long before Paul Bettany starred in the Disney+ series 'Wandavision,' when he was first cast as the character Vision in Marvel's 'Avengers' movies, he discovered just how perfect his bald head was for the makeup-intensive role.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 4- with Eva Noblezada, Christine Ebersole and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2021


Today (March 4) in live streaming: Eva Noblezada visits Backstage Live, a Sophisticated Ladies Reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Perfume Genius Reveals A. G. Cook's Remix of 'Describe'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 3, 2021


IMMEDIATELY Remixes is a companion album to Perfume Genius' Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, remixed in original running sequence by Boy Harsher, Jenny Hval, A. G. Cook, Actress, Danny L Harle and many more

MAKING THE DAY To Premiere At Cinequest Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021


MCM CREATIVE today announced that Making the Day, a heartwarming comedy, will have its premiere at the 2021 Cinequest Film Festival. (www.cinequest.org) The virtual edition of the festival is from March 20 to March 30th and you can buy tickets at https://www.creatics.org/cinejoy. 

Maren Morris Leads Nominees at 2021 ACM Awards With Six Nominations
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 26, 2021


Nominations include Female Artist of the Year, which she took home at last year’s awards; Single of the Year and Song of the Year (as writer and performer) for her record-breaking, triple-Platinum smash hit “The Bones;” Group of the Year with The Highwomen; and Video of the Year for “Better Than We Found It.”

VIDEO: Regina King Calls the ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Characters 'Historical Avengers'
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 26, 2021


The new film 'One Night In Miami' is about an imagined night out on the town shared by Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown.

Faith Soloway and Stephen Colbert to Headline All-New Online Show To Benefit Urban Improv
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2021


Rehearsal for Life, a non-profit leader in Boston-area's creative youth development sector, has launched ticket sales for the 25th anniversary edition of Banned in Boston which will be presented on April 1, 2021 at 7pm via an online platform.

David Shaw Releases Two New Singles 'Heavy Soul' and 'Shivers'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 25, 2021


Shaw initially planted the seeds for his new solo songs as he toured behind The Revivalists’ 2018 acclaimed album Take Good Care, playing to sold-out venues and their biggest festival crowds to date (including opening for The Rolling Stones).

VIDEO: Celeste Performs 'Hear My Voice' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 25, 2021


We’re thrilled to welcome Celeste, with an incredible band and orchestra, for this performance of the song that earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song from the film “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” The deluxe edition of Celeste’s debut album “Not Your Muse,” which features her collaboration with Jon Batiste, “It’s Alright,” is available now.

Julien Baker Shares New Single & Lyric Video 'Heatwave'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


The track follows up Baker’s previously released singles, “Hardline,” “Faith Healer” and “Favor” which features boygenius collaborators Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.

VIDEO: Watch an Extended Interview With Billie Eilish on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


GRAMMY-winning superstar Billie Eilish makes her first visit to A Late Show for this special extended conversation with Stephen Colbert. Watch as Billie explains why it took her five hours to get through viewing her new documentary, 'Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry,' and what it was like letting a camera crew take over her home for the production. The documentary will open in select theaters and premiere globally on AppleTV+ this Friday.

Lila Iké & Skillibeng Drop Video for 'Thy Will'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 23, 2021


The song premiered last Thursday (Feb 18) via The Ebro Show on Apple Music 1. Today, they two unleash the song’s brand new video directed by Nickii Kane and shot in Kingston, Jamaica. 

Songhoy Blues Releases Amazon Original Live Version of 'Worry'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 19, 2021


Songhoy Blues formed in 2012 after three of its members fled northern Mali following the Islamic radicalist takeover of parts of the country. Settling in Mali’s capital Bamako, the group played extensively  throughout the city and soon began recording in the U.K. within a few short years.

Private Equity Group ZMC Buys The Second City
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2021


ZMC said today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-based comedy entertainment and education. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Stephen Colbert, David Schwimmer and More to Take Part in Lookingglass Theatre Company's 2021 Gglassquerade UnGALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021


Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced their 2021 gglassquerade unGALA, a virtual event in support of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company. Stay home, stay safe, stay cozy, and all the while, sustain America's most innovative ensemble-based theatre.

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