iHeartRadio Joins Quibi's Daily Music News Show POP5April 1, 2020Today, Quibi announced that iHeartRadio has joined as a partner of the new 'Pop5' daily music news show produced by Mission Control Media. Hosted by esteemed music reporter, Tim Kash (UK's 'Top of the Pops,' 'MTV News'), Pop5 by iHeartRadio will be part of Quibi's Daily Essentials giving the viewers the latest in pop music news.
RATINGS: CBS Dramas Pull in Front Among Viewers, Demos on TuesdayApril 1, 2020CBS (10.809 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) scored the top spot on Tuesday with its mix of a new 'NCIS' (13.434 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1), the season finale of 'FBI' (10.810 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #2) and a new 'FBI: Most Wanted' (8.184 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #4).
Food Network Announces New Season of WORST COOKS IN AMERICA: CELEBRITY EDITIONApril 1, 2020World-renowned chefs Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence are back to whip a fresh cast of all-star cooking nightmares into culinary shape in a brand-new season of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, premiering Sunday, May 10th at 9pm (all times ET/PT) on Food Network. In the six-episode season, Anne and Tyler each lead a team of celebrity recruits through a series of intense cooking challenges to transform their kitchen skills. Only the most-improved star left standing at the finale wins $25,000 for the charity of their choice and bragging rights for their team mentor. From a seafood challenge with live fish tanks to a rowdy dessert scramble game, anything can and does happen in Worst Cooks boot camp. This season's recruits are: Wells Adams, Johnny Bananas, Dave Coulier, Bridget Everett, Robin Givens, Sonja Morgan and Brian Posehn.
SHOWTIME Announces Scheduling UpdatesApril 1, 2020Given the suspension of production operations due to the COVID-19 virus, SHOWTIME is making the following scheduling adjustments for its series BLACK MONDAY, BILLIONS and THE CHI:
WICKED Film Delayed IndefinitelyApril 1, 2020Universal Pictures has announced that Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru will now be released in theaters next summer, on July 2, 2021. Which means, Sing 2, that was originally set to open on the July 2 date, has been pushed to December 22, 2021, taking the film adaptation of Wicked's release date. According to Deadline, Wicked now remains undated.
SHAED to Perform on MTV's Instagram Live TonightApril 1, 2020As SHAED gears up to release their debut album later this year via Photo Finish Records, the band is set to perform a special #AloneTogether Jam Session live tonight via MTV's Instagram account.
Location Managers Guild International Awards Submissions Opens OnlineApril 1, 2020The LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL (LMGI) announces that submissions for the 7th Annual LMGI Awards are now open online at www.locationmanagers.org. This year's gala, themed “2020 Vision: We See It First,” spotlights the creative contributions of locations to film, television and commercial productions. The LMGI Awards celebrate the instrumental role of locations in setting tone, revealing character, and enhancing the storytelling narrative. Additionally, the LMGI Awards honor film commissions who have gone above and beyond during the scouting, pre-production and production of specific projects.

25th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival PostponedApril 1, 2020Key West Songwriters Festival (KWSWF) announced they would be postponing their 25th Annual event, originally scheduled May 6th - May 10th, until further notice. Due to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19, KWSWF believes this is in the best interest of the health and safety of attendees, performers, sponsors, venues, hundreds of volunteers and overall, the general public. Charlie Bauer, KWSWF Founder and longtime community leader in Key West states, “After 24 years you'd think you've seen it all, but that's not always the case. We are focused on playing our part in getting through these difficult times and when the time comes that we can safely hold the event, we look forward to the 25th installment of the Key West Songwriters Festival. Bringing the music, fans, industry and business back to Key West will be a major factor in the road to recovery. Our festival has not only become a benchmark for songwriters but also an important part of the local economy”.
Daptone Records Releases The James Hunter Six's New AlbumApril 1, 2020Back in the spotlight with a sublime new rhythm and blues record, James Hunter follows up six critically acclaimed albums with his latest recording, Nick of Time, set for release on Brooklyn's renowned soul label Daptone Records. Nick of Time is a shining testament of how a master songsmith continually draws fresh water from a bottomless well. Recorded and produced by Bosco Mann, Nick of Time features one of today's foremost soul singers at the top of his game performing with musicians who've backed some of the biggest contemporary music stars including Daptone artists Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley. Nick of Time is internationally released, March 6, 2020.
Spafford to Release Full Steamboat Springs ShowApril 1, 2020Spafford has announced that they will release their full show from Steamboat Springs earlier this year with an exclusive video premiere tonight, April 1 at 9 pm ET. Tune in to watch it live on YouTube or Facebook.
AMERICAN DAD! Returns to TBS for Its 15th AnniversaryApril 1, 2020American Dad! is back with new episodes on TBS starting Monday, April 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Seth MacFarlane's award-winning satirical animated comedy, and on Monday, September 14 the series will air its milestone 300th episode. The series moved to TBS in 2014 and has aired 101 original episodes on the network to date. The latest season drew nearly 18M total viewers and ranks as a top-five cable comedy.
VIDEO: Adult Swim Debuts First Trailer for JJ VILLARD'S FAIRY TALESApril 1, 2020Adult Swim has released the official trailer for the twisted new animated series 'JJ Villard's Fairy Tales.' Created by the Emmy-winning animator JJ Villard (“King Star King”), the series will premiere on May 10 on Sunday night at 12:15 AM (Sunday night leading into Monday).
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for LA ORIGINALSApril 1, 2020Netflix has released the trailer for LA Originals, an exploration of the culture and landmarks of the chicano and street art movement that cemented Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol's status as behind-the-scenes hip hop legends.
SHOWTIME Sports Documentary Films To Present BASKETBALL COUNTY: IN THE WATERApril 1, 2020SHOWTIME today announced the new documentary titled BASKETBALL COUNTY: In The Water, a collaboration with NBA star Kevin Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman's Thirty Five Ventures. The film explores how one county in Maryland, Durant's hometown, has recently produced more elite basketball players than anywhere else in the world. BASKETBALL COUNTY: In The Water will premiere on SHOWTIME on Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
HGTV Announces Premiere Date for New Season of PROPERTY BROTHERS: FOREVER HOMEApril 1, 2020HGTV's immensely popular twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott will overhaul ordinary houses into lasting family dream homes in the new season of Property Brothers: Forever Home, premiering Wednesday, April 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In the fresh episodes, the brothers will work with their clients to achieve the perfect home base where they can put down roots and make lifelong memories. From a young family in need of a child-friendly remodel to an overwhelmed couple with unfinished do-it-yourself projects, Drew and Jonathan will help these families stay in the homes they already love with completely customized renovations that will keep them happy for years to come.