Chance The Rapper's New Music Has Ties to Rodgers & HammersteinOctober 29, 2019On Saturday night, Chance the Rapper did double duty hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live. During his SNL musical performance, Chance performed his new song 'Zanies and Fools,' which opened with a video of his daughter singing a?oeImpossible/It's Possiblea?? from Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella.
Emeline Michel Brings Luster of 'Black Pearls' to Aaron Davis HallOctober 29, 2019Music lovers will have the chance to hear the work of a titan of world music as City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) presents a?oeEmeline Michel's Black Pearls,a?? a special one-night-only concert on Friday, November 15. An acclaimed artist and an icon of Haitian music, Emeline Michel has brought the music of her homeland to stages across the world for more than two decades. The 7:30 p.m. concert will feature Michel and voices of the new generation of Haitian singers, Princess Eud and Riva Précil. The trio, having joined forces for their recent hit song a?oeEgzotik,a?? are sure to delight audiences with the energetic and mesmerizing sounds of their storied island nation.
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser of BEHIND MIRANDA LAMBERT'S WILDCARDOctober 29, 2019Behind Miranda Lambert's Wildcard', an original short film chronicling the making of the country superstar's forthcoming 7th album, comes exclusively to Apple Music on Monday, November 4th. Consider it an invitation into her brave new world: an adventurous, creative playground which finds her ruminating on her Texas roots while exploring new horizons. Lambert now splits her time between Nashville and New York, and says the latter's confident, spontaneous energy has seeped into her art.
Ashnikko Drops 'Halloweenie II: Pumpkin Spice' VideoOctober 29, 2019Just in time for spooky season, London-based rapper Ashnikko has shared her latest video, “Halloweenie II: Pumpkin Spice.” Last year, she began her annual Halloween tradition with “Halloweenie.”
AFI Fest 2019 Announces Full Festival LineupOctober 29, 2019The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the films that will play in the New Auteurs, Cinema's Legacy, Midnight, Shorts and AFI Conservatory Showcase sections at AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi, completing the festival's program.
Ovation Announces Twelve Days of Christmas ProgrammingOctober 29, 2019Ovation, America's only arts network, announced today their full slate of holiday programming for winter 2019. Starting Monday, December 9, the arts network will begin airing holiday films as well as special holiday episodes from such series as The Art Of, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, The Librarians, Travel Man, and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. All holiday programming will also be available on VOD and on the Ovation NOW app.
RATINGS: FOX, NBC Once Again Share Demo Crown on MondayOctober 29, 2019NBC (6.631 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T1) was the most-watched network on Monday thanks to new episodes of 'The Voice' (8.040 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T1) and 'Bluff City Law' (3.813 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T9).
P!nk to Receive the People's Champion Award at the E! PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDSOctober 29, 2019E! announced today that global superstar P!NK will be celebrated with 'The People's Champion of 2019' award at the 'E! People's Choice Awards.' P!NK will be recognized for her continued support and work alongside No Kid Hungry, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Planned Parenthood, REVERB, Autism Speaks and Human Rights Campaign, and as an ambassador for UNICEF.
Canadian Music Publishers Association Rebrands as Music Publishers CanadaOctober 29, 2019The Canadian Music Publishers Association, the trusted voice for music publishers operating in Canada, announced today it will become Music Publishers Canada, effective October 29. The new identity better reflects the heart of what music publishers do: create, promote, and protect. The rebrand includes a refreshed look, social media channels and evolving programming.
VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for 21 BRIDGES Starring Chadwick BosemanOctober 29, 201921 BRIDGES follows an embattled NYPD detective (Chadwick Boseman), who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 BRIDGES to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.
RATINGS: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Builds to a New Season High in Adults 18-49October 29, 2019Broadcasting from Brooklyn, New York, for five original shows during the week of Oct. 21, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” grew for the 2nd straight week to a new season high in Adults 18-49 (+2% - 443,000 vs. 434,000). In fact, “Kimmel” delivered its strongest performance among Adults 18-49 in 4 months—since the week of 6/17/19. The ABC late-night program also drew its 2nd-largest weekly audience this season (1.976 million).
RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's Most-Watched Newsmagazine In Total Viewers, Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54October 29, 2019ABC's “20/20” outperformed NBC's “Dateline” by double digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+23% - 3.7 million vs. 3.1 million), Adults 18-49 (+50% - 0.6/3 vs. 0.4/2) and Adults 25-54 (+43% - 1.0/4 vs. 0.7/3). In fact, “20/20” beat “Dateline” in all three measures for the first time this season. Further, “20/20” beat the NBC newsmagazine by its largest margins in both key adult demos in over 6 months – since 4/5/19.
RATINGS: WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR Wins Total Viewers And Adults 25-54 For The WeekOctober 29, 2019ABC News' “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the evening's No. 1 newscast in Total Viewers (8.244 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.627 million) for the week of Oct. 21, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight” outdelivered “NBC Nightly News” (7.703 million and 1.620 million, respectively) by 541,000 Total Viewers and 7,000 Adults 25-54. In fact, “World News Tonight” has won all 5 weeks of the season in Total Viewers and 4 of the 5 weeks in Adults 25-54.

Charlize Theron To Receive The Hollywood Career Achievement Award at the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDSOctober 29, 2019The Hollywood Film Awards announced today that Oscar-winning actress, producer, and activist Charlize Theron will receive the coveted “Hollywood Career Achievement Award” at the 23rd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards.” Considered a true artist, Theron has been known throughout her career to fully transform into the characters she portrays, impressing critics and audiences alike with her ability to honestly and authentically convey their stories with heart and integrity. She carries this same passion with her behind the camera and beyond, using her voice to speak for others, especially those in need in her home country of South Africa. As busy as ever, this year Theron returns to the screen for her starring role in the highly anticipated film “Bombshell” alongside Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie, where she plays real life journalist Megyn Kelly. The “Hollywood Film Awards,” hosted by actor and comedian Rob Riggle, will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.
Kacey Musgraves with Willie Nelson, Blake Shelton, and More Announced to Perform on the CMA AWARDSOctober 29, 2019a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awardsa?? has announced additional performances and collaborations by Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn with Brothers Osborne, Garth Brooks with Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves with Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum and Halsey, Old Dominion, Blake Shelton, and Thomas Rhett. Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted by Carrie Underwood with special guest hosts Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network.