Vince Staples Releases New Single 'Hell Bound'December 19, 2019Acclaimed recording artist Vince Staples released his latest single 'Hell Bound' which will be accompanied by a new limited-edition piece of exclusive fan merchandise.
FIAF Announces 2020 Animation First FestivalDecember 19, 2019Celebrating France's rich tradition as a pioneer of animation, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents the 2020 Animation First Festival, showcasing the vast history, enduring ingenuity, and diversity of France's renowned animation studios and schools. Benefitting from a burgeoning animation field poised to enter a historic awards season, this year's schedule includes 15 premieres, award-winning features and shorts, immersive exhibits, virtual reality and video game demonstrations, insightful panels with filmmakers, and more. The Festival runs from Friday, February 7 to Sunday, February 9. Tickets are available at fiaf.org/animation.
Irene Diaz Releases iMessage-Inspired Video for 'Another Observer'December 19, 2019Alternative pop songstress Irene Diaz has released a creative iMessage-inspired lyric video for her latest single, the pulsating “Another Observer” (Cosmica Records). The song, her first since 2016, was spotlighted by NPR's Felix Contreras last week who raved: “Irene Diaz's rich, sultry voice has only become more expressive with age and is seemingly without fault in any genre she sings. 'Another Observer'…an airy power ballad perfectly suited for her voice as she makes her way through the ravages of a lost love. If my heart hurt like this, I would want a voice like hers to mourn the loss.”
Bravo Announces MARRIED TO MEDICINE Season 7 ReunionDecember 19, 2019Bravo's 'Married to Medicine' season seven three-part reunion hosted by Andy Cohen gets fiery with the two-part premiere on Sunday, December 29 at 9pm and 10PM ET/PT followed by the epic part-three conclusion on Sunday, January 5 at 9pm. Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Toya Bush-Harris, Quad Webb, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Mariah Huq and new friend, Buffie Purselle will bare their bold and honest feelings as they relive this season's biggest moments.
Topic Returns with A7S for 'Breaking Me'December 19, 2019Set to close out 2019 in style, German producer Topic has re-emerged to release his final offering of the year with enigmatic Swedish producer A7S.
Jori Arancio Named Executive Vice President, Communications, HBO Max, TNT, TBS & truTVDecember 19, 2019Jori Arancio, former Senior Vice President, Communications, ABC & ABC Studios, has been named Executive Vice President, Communications, HBO Max, TNT, TBS & truTV, it was announced today by Kevin Brockman, Executive Vice President, Global Communications, WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer, to whom she will report. In this role, Arancio will be the communications point for the entertainment units under Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer HBO Max & President TNT, TBS & truTV, working closely with his teams. Her first day in the new job will be Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.
Discogs App Launches Song Previews With Apple MusicDecember 19, 2019 Discogs, the leading online physical music exchange, now enables users to preview millions of songs through the Discogs App. As of today, the Discogs iOS and Android apps integrate with Apple Music. Together with the streaming giant, Discogs hopes to provide users with a service that will make their experience in the Discogs App more complete.
Megan Rapinoe To Guest Star On THE L WORD: GENERATION QDecember 19, 2019Hot on the heels of being named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year, two-time World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer star and co-captain Megan Rapinoe will guest star on THE L WORD: GENERATION Q this Sunday, December 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY Announces Lineup Featuring Performances by The Killers, The Lumineers, & More!December 19, 2019Emmy® Award-winning entertainer, producer and television's favorite host, Steve Harvey, returns for FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY: LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE, a star-studded three-and-a-half-hour primetime celebration, featuring electrifying musical performances and celebrity appearances. Co-hosted by Emmy® Award-winning journalist and TV personality Maria Menounos, and three-time Super Bowl Champion and FOX Sports NFL Analyst Rob Gronkowski, FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY: LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE, PART ONE airs Tuesday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/CT live MT/PT tape-delayed), and FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY: LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE, PART TWO airs Tuesday, Dec. 31 (11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET live CT/MT/PT tape-delayed).
EPIX Greenlights Series Based on JERUSALEM'S LOT Starring Adrien BrodyDecember 19, 2019Premium network EPIX announced today that a drama series (title forthcoming) based on the short story Jerusalem's Lot by Stephen King has been greenlit for a 10-episode season, starring Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody. Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher's Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family's sordid history, and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations. The series will commence production in May 2020 in Halifax, Nova Scotia with an eye towards a Fall 2020 premiere.
Casting Society of America Sets International Open Call for Native American & Indigenous ActorsDecember 19, 2019Casting Society of America (CSA), as part of its ongoing Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in Casting Initiative, has set an International Open Call for Native American and Indigenous Actors for Sunday, January 12, 2020. Participating locations include Los Angeles, New York, Albuquerque, Portland, Chicago, Norman, Okla. and Montreal.
HL Wave and Jhonny Flames Release Music Video for 'Gordon Ramsay'December 19, 2019Today, Houston rap duo HL Wave (19) and Jhonny Flames (21) release the music video for viral hit 'Gordon Ramsay.' The track, which catapulted the twosome to fame, was one of the most viral songs of 2019 and dubbed a thundering hit by Rolling Stone. While paying tribute to the world-renowned chef, the duo showcases their own cooking skills and personalities through the trippy music video - out TODAY.
80purppp Drops New Album VIOLET HIGHDecember 19, 2019Independently racking up over 5 million streams on DSPs and locking in a record deal with Amuse, London-born / Canada-raised artist 80purppp never intended on releasing his music publicly when creating. Instead he wanted to keep his work to himself as a journal and a way to channel his emotions after facing his first real heartbreak. What resulted is broad neo-soul-tinged and vulnerable verses, seductive melodies, and crisp, catchy production leading to the formation of his Violet High album, which dropped today following its premiere via This Song Is Sick.
RATINGS: THE MASKED SINGER Goes Out on Top in Viewers, Demos on WednesdayDecember 19, 2019FOX (7.377 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) was the top draw on Wednesday thanks to the penultimate 'The Masked Singer' (6.426 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.7, #2) and the season finale of 'The Masked Singer' (8.327 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.2, #1).
John Legend Takes Over KCRW Airwaves for Special Christmas Guest DJ SetDecember 19, 2019Superstar John Legend dropped by KCRW to talk with KCRW DJ Eric J. Lawrence about his love for Christmas music. Legend's conversation and guest DJ set, during which he shares some of his favorite holiday tunes, airs Tuesday, December 24, at 10AM, on the station's flagship music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic.