Paramount Launches First Digital Series with ON LOCATION Hosted by Josh HorowitzOctober 2, 2019Paramount Network today launched its first original digital series, On Location, hosted by Josh Horowitz. Each episode includes Horowitz interviewing a filmmaker or actor of note - including Michael Mann, Zooey Deschanel, M. Night Shyamalan, Kevin Smith, Lance Reddick and Robert Patrick - at a memorable filming location from their iconic movies. The first episode is now available on Paramount Network's YouTube Channel with Lance Reddick walking the streets of Manhattan where he filmed his memorable scenes in the John Wick movies. Content from the series will also appear on Paramount Network's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
RATINGS: NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT Wins Another Straight Month, Increases Demo Lead Over ABCOctober 2, 2019NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched evening newscast in September and continues to widen its demo lead over ABC, according to Nielsen Media Research. Nightly News wins its fifth straight September in the key demo and posts its biggest A25-54 demo advantage over ABC in eleven months and its best A18-49 demo lead over them in seven months. Nightly News also wins the week of Sept. 23 with its best weekly A25-54 demo streak in 40 weeks.
RATINGS: TODAY Is #1 For 49 Straight Months In Key DemoOctober 2, 2019NBC News' TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of September, topping ABC's “Good Morning America” in the key A25-54 demo. TODAY has now won the key demo for 49 straight months (194 out of the 196 weeks). Additionally, TODAY posted the largest total viewer gains of the morning shows month over month. TODAY also won in the demo for the week of September 23, tripling its lead over GMA versus the prior week.
WORLD'S BIGGEST GHOST HUNT: PENNHURST ASYLUM to Air on A&E on October 30October 2, 2019A&E Network takes viewers on a one of a kind paranormal adventure with the chilling new two-hour special 'World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum' premiering Wednesday, October 30 at 8pm ET/PT. The two-hour event will be followed at 10pm ET/PT by the season finale of A&E's reimagining of 'Ghost Hunters,' the show that introduced the world to authentic paranormal investigation.
NBC Announces DAYS OF OUR LIVES Fan EventOctober 2, 2019To celebrate one of the most iconic and enduring series on daytime television, the stars of NBC's long-running drama “Days of our Lives” will be meeting fans at the “Day of Days” fan event on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Universal CityWalk, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Chris Watson Unveils Debut EP REAL LIFEOctober 2, 2019While working tirelessly to perfect his signature sound fueled by ambient soundscapes and house melodies, UK based DJ and producer Chris Watson now makes a rousing return with a four-track freshmen EP 'Real Life', available now on all streaming platforms.
Netflix Renews DEAR WHITE PEOPLE for Fourth and Final SeasonOctober 2, 2019Netflix's critically-acclaimed series Dear White People has been renewed for a fourth and final season as the characters head back to Winchester University one last time. Vol. 4 will consist of ten all-new episodes, with creator Justin Simien returning as co-showrunner, writer and executive producer, alongside co-showrunner and executive producer Yvette Lee Bowser.
LONG LOST FAMILY Returns to TLC on October 25October 2, 2019TLC announced today the return of its gripping docu-series LONG LOST FAMILY, beginning Friday, October 25 at 10pm ET/PT. With the help of hosts Chris Jacobs and Emmy Award-winning journalist Lisa Joyner, estranged relatives who have suffered decades of separation take another step toward the possibility of discovering and reuniting with family members.
RATINGS: NBC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers on TuesdayOctober 2, 2019NBC (7.219 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was still the demo champ on Tuesday with its trio of 'The Voice' (8.905 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.5, #2), 'This Is Us' (7.433 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) and 'New Amsterdam' (5.321 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T6).
Chris Stapleton Announces 'A Concert for Kentucky'October 2, 2019“A Concert for Kentucky”—a special performance hosted by Chris Stapleton and benefitting his newly created Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund—will be held at the University of Kentucky's Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on April 25, 2020.
Paul Shaver Named President of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights AgencyOctober 2, 2019The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), a SoundExchange company, announced today that Paul Shaver has been named President. Shaver previously served as Vice President at Nielsen Entertainment Canada, where he was instrumental in the launch of the Music Connect platform in Canada that provides improved data transparency to publishers and the music industry at large. He also more than doubled the number of monitored radio stations so publishers and rights organizations would have 24/7 airplay monitoring. Shaver's appointment reflects a focus on refining and expanding the services CMRRA provides the publishing community.

Crystal Beth Unleashes Her Debut Album PUSH THRUOctober 2, 2019Crystal Beth unleashes her first full-length studio record, PUSH THRU, a solo incarnation using wailing vocals, amplified clarinet, beat-boxing and electronics to weave a sonic universe all her own. The album will be released on Trey Gunn's 7D Media on October 18, 2019. Beth has been described as “world music from an imaginary planet..quite compelling & magical” (Seattle Times), “a supremely versatile and virtuosic maverick” (The Stranger), and “one of the most fearless and innovative musicians in the city…” (Earshot Jazz). Known for crafting aural rituals that encompass industrial chants, alien disco breaks, heart gushings, and robot love songs, Crystal Beth redefines the possibilities of the voice and clarinet in tight experimental pop songs and undulating, cathartic noise cries. Crafting moments that ricochet between meditation and a full body purge, she is an electric, adrenaline inducing performer voted Seattle's Best Classical Musician and nominated for NW Vocalist of the Year.
LiveMe and iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Launch Music House Singing CompetitionOctober 2, 2019Music House, a singing competition hosted by iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM and LiveMe, launches today in the LiveMe app. The winner of the competition will perform at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball Village Stage at KIIS Jingle Ball on Dec. 6, with Katy Perry, BTS, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith on the Main Stage lineup.
Cory Wells Announces Debut Full-Length AlbumOctober 2, 2019Cory Wells is setting 2019 ablaze with a new album. The acoustic singer/songwriter has announced that he will be releasing his debut full-length album, The Way We Are, on November 15th via Pure Noise Records. Fans can pre-order the record, and watch Wells' new music video 'Wildfire,' below!