Flight Club Signs to Open Your Ears Records, Announces New EPOctober 18, 2019Rock band Flight Club is thrilled to announce their new EP, Recreational Love. The EP was produced by Alan Day (Four Year Strong) and mixed/mastered by Jay Maas (Defeater). Recreational Love is set to be released on November 15th, and will mark the band's first release with new Richmond-based label Open Your Ears Records. For additional information, please visit: www.flightclubva.bandcamp.com
Chris Janson Shares New Album REAL FRIENDSOctober 18, 2019From those with whom he creates music to those who listen, Chris Janson holds his real friends close to his heart – and so he made a brand new, true-to-himself album with them in mind. Real Friends, his third Warner Music Nashville project, is available worldwide today (purchase HERE). Real Friends features 12 tracks co-written and co-produced by Janson.
HBO Max Greenlights Lifestyle Docuseries BRAD & GARY GO TO…October 18, 2019 HBO Max, the upcoming direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia set to launch in spring of 2020, has ordered a lifestyle follow-doc series Brad & Gary Go To… (working title). The six-episode series will follow Hollywood power couple, Brad Goreski and Gary Janetti, as they go on a jet-setting culinary adventure around the globe, inspired by their Instagram stories.
HBO Max Picks Up EXPECTING AMY From Amy SchumerOctober 18, 2019 HBO Max, the upcoming direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia set to launch in the spring of 2020, has ordered the documentary Expecting Amy (working title) from Emmy® Award Winner Amy Schumer.
Caroline Jones Releases CHASIN' ME EPOctober 18, 2019Following the announcement of new tour dates in support of legendary artist Trisha Yearwood, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Caroline Jones today released her highly-anticipated EP Chasin' Me, of which she penned every track except for “All of the Boys,” co-written with mentor Zac Brown, and “Gulf Coast Girl,” written for her by celebrated music icons Jimmy Buffett and Mac McAnally. Similar to her last album Bare Feet, Jones performed the majority of instruments, and co-produced with Grammy and Academy Award-winning producer Ric Wake. Chasin' Me is available now to stream and purchase across digital platforms HERE.
Jim James And Teddy Abrams' New Album Out TodayOctober 18, 2019The Order Of Nature, the highly anticipated collaboration from acclaimed genre-bending solo artist Jim James, composer/conductor/music director Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra is released today via Decca Gold.
Nashville Songwriter Emily Weisband Releases Debut Artist Project IDENTITY CRISISOctober 18, 2019With early praise from ELLE, Billboard, NYLON and more for her raw and relatable storytelling, Nashville songwriter and singer Emily Weisband has today released her debut EP Identity Crisis, out now on Warner Records. Emily has written for or with pop superstars like Camila Cabello, BTS and Halsey, Noah Cyrus; Christian mainstays such as Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey; country's finest in Dan + Shay, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill; and already has a GRAMMY® Award to her name as co-writer of “Thy Will” for Hillary Scott and The Scott Family. But today, it's about telling her own story. Identity Crisis is Emily's manifesto of sorts: she voices the universal experience of discovering who you are while embracing the uncertainty of identity, employing fiercely candid lyrics and tapping into her wealth of multi-genre songwriting experience to drive her fresh pop sound. Emily elaborates:

Lio O'liva Debuts Freshman Album PROSTHETIC SOULOctober 18, 2019Out of the gate underground Artist Lio O'liva has hit the music scene hard with his freshman album Prosthetic Soul ( bit.ly/ProstheticSoulAlbum). With the first 5 songs released as a visual R&B/Hip Hop album the 24-year-old music artist tells a tale that no other on the scene has yet to set the stage for. With the first 5 original songs titled 'If', 'In The Moment', 'Bronx Blues', 'King At The Core' and 'Robert Horry', O'liva tells an in-depth and true to life tale.'Born in Honduras then moved out to Cali. Prosthetic legs but my mind embraced the challenge. Raised in the Bronx we was peasants grew up poor but I knew I was a king at the core' are just a tiny piece of the puzzle to unique lyrics that resonate not only within your ears but also within your mind, body, and soul. The next 5 songs have an anticipated release date of XXEnter DateX with the entirety of the album was written solely by O'liva and produced by Jeffrey Resto Jr. with visuals shot by multiple directors including Kamari Thomas, Japhyn Cavellos & Daniel Maloney. View the visual album via Youtube, Soundcloud, and will soon be available for download via iTunes and Google Play.
FOX Entertainment Renews BLESS THE HARTS for a Second SeasonOctober 18, 2019FOX Entertainment has ordered a second season of the new animated series BLESS THE HARTS, to air during the 2020-2021 season. With animation serving as a cornerstone of FOX programming, the network expanded its Sunday night brand this fall with the introduction of a new original voice and concept in BLESS THE HARTS. Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award winner Emily Spivey (“The Last Man on Earth,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Saturday Night Live”) and featuring a voice cast of comedy all-stars, including Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, Ike Barinholtz and Kumail Nanjiani, the half-hour animated comedy follows the Harts, a Southern family that is always broke, and forever struggling to make ends meet. They one day hope to achieve the American dream, but they're already rich – in friends, family and laughter.
Production Underway For Robin Wright's Directorial Debut LANDOctober 18, 2019Production is currently underway in Alberta, Canada on Land, the feature directorial debut from Golden Globe winner Robin Wright. Wright directs and stars in the film written by Jesse Chatham with revisions by Erin Dignam. Co-starring with Wright is Oscar and ALMA Nominee Demián Bichir. Joining them in the cast is Kim Dickens (Gone Girl). Land is produced by Allyn Stewart, Lora Kennedy, and Big Beach's Peter Saraf and Leah Holzer. Wright will executive produce alongside John Sloss & Steve Farneth of Cinetic Media with Nomadic Pictures' Chad Oakes & Mike Frislev. Focus Features will distribute domestically, and Universal Pictures International will handle foreign distribution.
Comedy Central to Premiere BILL BURR PRESENTS JESSICA KIRSON: TALKING TO MYSELFOctober 18, 2019Bill Burr Presents Jessica Kirson: Talking to Myself is the third of three All Things Comedy produced specials previously announced by Comedy Central and premieres Friday, December 6 at midnight ET/PT on Comedy Central. The special will be available the following day in the Comedy Central App, cc.com and On-Demand on December 7.
Issa Rae's Raedio, Atlantic Records Unveil New PartnershipOctober 18, 2019Raedio, the new label co-founded by EMMY® Award-nominated and two-time Golden Globe® Award-nominated actress, producer, and writer Issa Rae, and Atlantic Records have announced a milestone new partnership. The joint venture kicks off with today's release of the new single, “Kinda Love,” by Raedio flagship artist TeaMarrr. The track is available now at all streaming service. The companion visual, directed by child (Ari Lennox, Lucky Daye), features cameos from label boss Issa Rae and comedian Jessie Woo.
RATINGS: FOX Wins on Thursday with NFLOctober 18, 2019FOX (9.745 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) cruised to another victory on Thursday with its weekly presentations of 'Thursday Night Football Pre-Game' (8.427 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.4, #2) and 'Thursday Night Football' (10.009 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.0, #1).
Awkwafina, Taron Egerton & More To Be Honored At Santa Barbara International Film FestivalOctober 18, 2019The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today the first wave of recipients to receive the Virtuosos Award presented by UGG®, an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in film have elevated them into the national cinematic dialogue. Awkwafina (The Farewell), Taron Egerton (Rocketman), Florence Pugh (Midsommar), and Taylor Russell (Waves) will receive the award on Saturday, January 18th, which will be moderated for the tenth year by Turner Classic Movies host and IMDb special correspondent host Dave Karger. The tribute will take place at the historic Arlington Theatre during the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents CHARLOTTE FOREVEROctober 18, 2019This fall, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) honors the career of the actress Charlotte Gainsbourg with a CinéSalon series devoted to her work on screen. Running from November 5 to December 17, Charlotte Forever presents eight films starring Gainsbourg, spanning four decades and multiple languages. The series also coincides with the presentation of FIAF's Trophée des Arts award to Gainsbourg at its annual gala held at the Plaza hotel on November 4. Tickets for the series are now available at fiaf.org.
Vagabon's Self-Titled Sophomore Album is Out TodayOctober 18, 2019The highly acclaimed self-titled sophomore album from Vagabon (aka Lætitia Tamko) is out today via Nonesuch Records. Vagabon, who played a release showin Brooklyn this week, is hitting the road next week on a tour that includes headlining shows in New York, London, Brussels, Berlin, and Paris and a full US run supporting Angel Olsen. All dates are below.
Peter Bjorn and John Announce New Album ENDLESS DREAMOctober 18, 2019Peter Bjorn and John will celebrate their 20-year anniversary in 2020 with the release of their ninth full-length studio album – Endless Dream – due out March 13th via INGRID. The band is dropping the first single “Rusty Nail” today with the news of the new LP and a Spring US headline tour that kicks off on March 23rd at the Teragram Ballroom in LA and ends on the East Coast where they play Webster Hall on April 10th before wrapping the nearly month long run with a show at Brighton Music Hall in Boston on April 11th.