VIDEO: Renee Zellweger Talks Playing Judy Garland and Winning an Oscar in 2004January 31, 2020Renee Zellweger spoke to Jimmy Kimmel about winning an Oscar in 2004, being on the cover of Vanity Fair with Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Lopez, her childhood house being up for sale, being nominated for an Oscar for playing Judy Garland in the movie Judy, singing all of the songs live, and visiting Abbey Road.
Luke Wallace Single 'Biosphere' Out TodayJanuary 31, 2020Luke Wallace, acclaimed folk, Americana singer-song writer, embodies a new wave of politically charged folk music, writing the soundtrack for a movement of people rising up to meet the social and environmental challenges of our times. He is on a simple mission with this record, to help people find their voice and as he says “to step into the world, no matter how dark, and shine a light on both the beauty and injustice so prevalent today.” Luke Wallace has hit his stride on his new album, What On Earth, set for release on March 6th on Come to Life Music.
Eight Chefs Face Off on VEGAS CHEF PRIZEFIGHT, Airing March 5January 31, 2020Culinary dreams come true in the new Food Network series Vegas Chef Prizefight, where the next generation of elite chefs embark on the toughest job interview of their lives for the opportunity to be named Head Chef at the brand-new $10 million restaurant at the Flamingo Las Vegas, right on the Vegas Strip.
Lonestar to Appear on THE SONG-RECORDED LIVE @ TGL FARMSJanuary 31, 2020Country hitmakers LONESTAR will return to TV screens nationwide this Saturday (2/1) when they appear on 'The Song-Recorded Live @ TGL Farms,' a new show dedicated to the songwriting craft (check local listings here). The group performs their smash #1 hits 'Amazed' and 'I'm Already There,' then they welcome special guest JIM MESSINA in for a performance of his 1972 hit 'Your Mama Don't Dance.'
Wood Belly Releases New Album 'Man On The RadioJanuary 31, 2020Colorado's acclaimed rising Bluegrass/Newgrass/Grassicana quintet WOOD BELLY has released their sophomore album, Man On The Radio, today, January 31. The band has been garnering attention since the release of their 2018 debut album Solid Ground, which was followed by a win at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the 2019 festival),as well as an IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination.
Australia's The Goods Share New Song 'Voodoo' from Upcoming AlbumJanuary 31, 2020Sydney's The Goods returns with a brand new single from their forthcoming album 'II.' 'Voodoo' features the Goods unmistakable sound - a crisp drum break, deep spacey synths and vocalist Black Tree's honey dipped vocals make for a future funk classic. The new album drops on April 27th.
Leah Capelle Shares New Single 'on accident'January 31, 2020LA-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Leah Capelle returns with 'on accident,' a violently honest song about mistakes and the inevitable aftermath. Balancing the line between alternative-pop and hard rock, Capelle wails over a massive punk-rock stack as she begs, 'did I hurt you? You know I didn't mean it... Did I hurt you on accident?' In their exclusive profile, American Songwriter calls the track '[a] vulnerable look at one's self-awareness, accepting our faults, flaws, and other selfish behaviors.' The rising artist also dropped by the Paste Magazine's studio in NYC earlier this month to give the world a sneak peak of 'on accident' stripped down. The release arrives as the third single off Leah Capelle's forthcoming full-length album entitled triptych due out this Spring via The Orchard/Little Cabin Entertainment.
My Chemical Romance Sells Out North American Tour in Under Six HoursJanuary 31, 2020My Chemical Romance would like to thank their Killjoys across North America for selling out 228,600 tickets in under six hours. Fans from the U.S. and Canada acted quickly, as tickets went on sale today at 12 PM local time and were gone long before the day's end….”you've worn out all your dance shoes, this time.”
The Montalbán Celebrates Ricardo Montalbán's 100th Birthday with Diversity and InclusionJanuary 31, 2020In celebration of what would be legendary film and television icon Ricardo Montalbán's 100th birthday in 2020, the historic Hollywood theatre, The Montalbán, whose moniker is “where entertainment begins,” is unveiling new plans to fulfill Ricardo Montalbán's dream of diversity and inclusion. This year, the owners of The Montalbán, Ricardo's son in law and President of The Montalbán Company, LLC, Gilbert Smith, and daughter Anita, have plans to expand the theatre's musical performances, beginning with The Company Men on February 21 and 22; and The Soul of Broadway Starring Terron Brooks on February 28 and 29.
Kristofer Hivju's Thriller TWIN to Air Feb. 4 on MHz ChoiceJanuary 31, 2020What would you do for an identical twin you hadn't seen in 15 years? Would you assume his very different life following a tragic accident? That's but one of the pressing questions raised in TWIN, an eagerly-anticipated, suspense-filled limited series from Norway starring 'Game of Thrones' Kristofer Hivju (Wildlings leader Tormund Giantsbane), and making its North American streaming premiere on MHZ Choice this February.
James Taylor Talks About Still Performing at his Age on CBS SUNDAY MORNINGJanuary 31, 2020Singer-songwriter James Taylor is 71 and still making music. However, he never envisioned still performing at his age and says he gets revitalized in front of an audience, he tells CBS SUNDAY MORNING anchor Jane Pauley in an interview to be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 2 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
Graham Norwood Releases Debut Album 'Out Of The Sea'January 31, 2020Today, San Francisco singer-songwriter Graham Norwood releases his debut album Out Of The Sea. Along with the release of the album, Graham has also shared the music video for the single 'Greenfield', directed by Christopher Toms.
Kuma's Corner Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Music FestivalJanuary 31, 2020As they commemorate their 15th year as a keystone of the Chicagoland restaurant and music communities, Kuma's Corner will celebrate with a day-long festival featuring some of music's heaviest hitters. The loaded lineup includes metal mainstays Anthrax, heavy music innovators Converge, post-metal's finest Russian Circles, and hometown heavyweights The Atlas Moth and Indian. Taking place on June 27th in Chicago, Kuma's 15th Anniversary Fest will be one of the biggest rock music events of the summer.

Mark Erelli Previews LP 'Blindsided' with Single A Little KindnessJanuary 31, 2020Award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Erelli has released “A Little Kindness,” a track from his forthcoming LP Blindsided, due out March 27th via Soundly Music. “Boston-based musician Mark Erelli is known for both his songwriting acumen and his ability to bring that talent to co-writing sessions with other recordings artists,” American Songwriter said in its premiere. “For Erelli, music is a way to appreciate the world and the people in his life. And perhaps most acutely, the practice of music has taught Erelli the beauty of sublimation and reinforced the joy of helping others achieve their dreams, which, in turn, helps Erelli also achieve his.” 'A Little Kindness' was penned in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting and Tom Petty's passing. “The night Tom Petty died, I was scrolling through social media looking to commiserate with fellow fans,” Erelli explains. “Singer/songwriter Joe Pug suggested that the best way to celebrate Petty's legacy would be to stop mourning and go write a song. I know good advice when I see it, and wrote this song in one sitting.”