Smithsonian Channel Announces ISLE OF CHIMPS and GORILLAS OF GABONSeptember 10, 2019Smithsonian Channel is spotlighting the incredible conservation work being done to save great apes in two new films to debut as part of the network's signature Wild Wednesday lineup. From an island sanctuary giving orphaned and rescued chimpanzees a second chance to a journey through a distant land to save a silverback gorilla and his rainforest, both programs will share the heartwarming yet difficult paths to safeguard these endangered species. Viewers can follow these extraordinary animals and their human allies on Smithsonian Channel's ISLE OF CHIMPS (October 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT) and GORILLAS OF GABON (October 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT).
Atlantic Records to Release & JULIET London Cast RecordingSeptember 10, 2019Atlantic Records is proud to announce the release of a?oe& JULIET (ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING),a?? the official companion to the hugely anticipated new West End musical featuring the music of legendary pop songwriter Max Martin. The eagerly awaited album is available now for pre-order HERE; all pre-orders will be joined by an instantly available pre-release download of a?oeRoar,a?? performed by Miriam-Teak Lee and streaming now HERE. a?oe& JULIET (ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING)a?? arrives November 20th at all DSPs and streaming services.
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Returns for New North American Tour DatesSeptember 10, 2019The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will criss-cross the U.S. to more than 50 cities on national tour beginning September 27 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the '60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous a?oeThe Concert in Central Parka?? reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. Visit www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com for more information and tickets.
Miami Beach Pop Festival Announces Groundbreaking Sustainability EffortsSeptember 10, 2019Miami Beach Pop Festival is taking bold steps to be one of the most environmentally conscious festivals ever. Set for November 8-10, 2019, the festival will include the groundbreaking ECOasis which will unite a roster of partner organizations to highlight sustainability as an integral part of the weekend-long festival. Miami Beach Pop's South Florida home is one of the most fragile, ecologically sensitive, and environmentally significant regions on planet Earth.
BBMAK Announces North American & UK TourSeptember 10, 2019BBMAK, Mark Barry, Christian Burns and Stephen McNally who recently reunited after a 15-year hiatus are back in a big way with a recent performance on Good Morning America BBMAK on GMA as well as a special Facebook Live GMA Facebook Live sneak peak backstage with host Ginger Zee as they surprised a staff member with a very special serenade of their huge hit “Back Here” as well as interviews with CBS and many more.
Temecula Road To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut in NovemberSeptember 10, 2019 Rising country trio, TEMECULA ROAD took to Instagram last night to share the exciting reaction video of them hearing the news that they will be making their Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday, November 1 at the first weekend of the show's annual winter run of Opry At The Ryman in downtown Nashville.
Chris Janson Announces 'Real Friends – Fall 2019' TourSeptember 10, 2019Fresh off the heels of announcing his new album Real Friends, critically acclaimed Platinum selling country artist Chris Janson has announced a national tour of the same name. The 22-date Real Friends – Fall 2019 tour will see Chris bring his explosive and charismatic live set from coast to coast, including a SOLD-OUT show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on September 25th where he will be joined by his chart-topping label-mate Michael Ray. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.chrisjanson.com/tour.
VIDEO: Billy Bush Talks Access Hollywood Tape on CBS THIS MORNINGSeptember 10, 2019Billy Bush is back on television as the new host of the entertainment show 'Extra.' His return comes three years after he was suddenly fired, after a 2005 tape showing Bush and Donald Trump engaging in a lewd conversation about women was made public.
Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage Announce New LP BAD WIRINGSeptember 10, 2019After 17 years on England's venerable Rough Trade Records, the world's favorite underground indie-rock songwriter, Jeffrey Lewis, is finally putting out a proper album on a stateside label — Bad Wiring, which will land November 1st via American indie-stalwarts Don Giovanni Records!
Cold War Kids Announce NEW AGE NORMS 1, First Album Of TrilogySeptember 10, 2019Cold War Kids have officially announced the release of their eagerly anticipated new album. NEW AGE NORMS 1 arrives Friday, November 1 via CWKTWO/AWAL; digital and physical pre-orders – including CD and a white vinyl 12” pressed at 45 rpm – are available beginning today. Produced by Lars Stalfors (St. Vincent, HEALTH, Foster the People), NEW AGE NORMS 1 marks the first volume of a three-album trilogy from Cold War Kids. The album – which features cover art by the Los Angeles-based band's bassist, acclaimed artist Matt Maust – is heralded by today's premiere of the new single, “Waiting For Your Love,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

Great Performances on PBS Announces 'Broadway's Best' Lineup Featuring 42ND STREET, THE KING AND I, KINKY BOOTSSeptember 10, 2019Great Performances returns with its third annual a?oeBroadway's Besta?? lineup of acclaimed theatrical productions, premiering Fridays, November 1-29 at 9 p.m. on PBS(check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app. This fall's lineup spotlights musicals, comedy and drama: a?oe42nd Street,a?? the Broadway fable of a star-struck chorus girl dreaming of her big break; a?oeRodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I,a?? Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning revival of the beloved musical classic starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe; a?oeKinky Boots,a?? the Broadway blockbuster featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein; a?oeReda?? the Tony Award-winning drama starring Alfred Molina as painter Mark Rothko; and Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon's modern interpretation of a?oeMuch Ado About Nothing,a?? the first Public Theater production recorded live at Free Shakespeare in the Park by Great Performances in over four decades.
Jenny O. Announces National Fall Tour with Faye WebsterSeptember 10, 2019Today, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jenny O. has announced new national tour dates with R&B songwriter Faye Webster. Having performed alongside Father John Misty, Rodriguez, Wild Reeds, Rhett Miller, Leon Russell, Ben Harper, The Proclaimers and many other greats, Jenny will hit the road once again kicking off the fall tour on October 4 in Dallas. Tour dates below and here. Stay tuned for new music coming soon!
Recording Academy Announces Sue Ennis
and Lalah Hathaway to Lead National Advocacy CommitteeSeptember 10, 2019Today, the Recording Academy announced songwriter Sue Ennis and five-time GRAMMY® winner Lalah Hathaway will lead the Academy's National Advocacy Committee. Serving as the voice for all music creators in Washington, D.C., working closely with the Academy's Advocacy team, the committee will continue to build on the momentum of the transformative Music Modernization Act as the landmark legislation approaches its one-year anniversary.
Bon Iver Announces European Arena TourSeptember 10, 2019Last month Bon Iver released their fourth studio album i,i, garnering an ecstatic response. Singles from the album went straight onto Radio 1 and 6 Music playlists whilst Justin Vernon and the band opened up more than ever before with in-depth interviews from Pitchfork, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Q and Uncut.
VIDEO: Sean Hayes & James Corden Sing About Not Wanting to Duet!September 10, 2019Sean Hayes was a guest on Monday night's episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden. Host Corden does his check in with his guests for the show, and when he gets to Hayes they announce they aren't doing another duet. Afterwards, Corden tells the audience that he's glad he doesn't have to sing with Hayes, a sentiment Hayes agrees with, and of course they express these feelings in a duet!
VIDEO: Post Malone and Jimmy Fallon Go to Medieval TimesSeptember 9, 2019On last night's special post-NFL kickoff episode of The Tonight Show, host Jimmy Fallon celebrates Post Malone's album Hollywood's Bleeding topping the Billboard 200 by bringing him to Medieval Times for a meal, sword fighting and jousting.
CMA AWARDS to Air in Germany Due to New AgreementSeptember 9, 2019The Country Music Association is continuing to further the expansion of Country Music abroad by securing the television broadcast of the CMA Awards on German television. “The CMA Awards” will be broadcast by RTL's free-to-air Vox channel in Germany, Switzerland and Austria this November. In addition, RTL has also licensed CMA's two additional TV properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”