NBC News Debuts Climate Unit, Kicks Off 'Climate In Crisis' SeriesSeptember 9, 2019NBC News has created a new Climate Unit dedicated to covering the most important issues affecting the environment globally. As part of the Climate Unit's debut, NBC News, MSNBC, Telemundo and NBC News Digital will kick off “Climate in Crisis,” a week-long series focused on climate issues, beginning Sunday, September 15.
Amanda Peet and Christian Slater to Star in Season Two of Anthology Series DIRTY JOHNSeptember 9, 2019USA Network announced today that Amanda Peet (“The Romanoffs”) and Christian Slater (MR. ROBOT) will star in the second season of anthology series DIRTY JOHN, titled DIRTY JOHN: THE BETTY BRODERICK STORY. This second installment will be based on another epic true tale of love gone wrong -- a story that spans the 1960s to the '80s, through the breakdown of a marriage that Oprah deemed one of “America's messiest divorces” even before it ended in double homicide.
Randy Travis to be Honored with ASCAP Founders AwardSeptember 9, 2019Amid a galaxy of country music stars gathered in downtown Nashville for its annual awards shows, industry VIPs will celebrate one of the brightest when Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis receives the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at the 57th annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Country Music Awards. The exclusive, invitation-only gala, which celebrates the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP's most-performed country songs of 2018, takes place on Monday, November 11 and will include special guest performances to honor Travis.

Suwannee Roots Revival Announces Bands-By-DaySeptember 9, 2019The 4th annual Suwannee Roots Revival will kick off on Thursday, October 10 at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida with Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum setting the tone for the weekend on the Amphitheater Stage at 3pm. Followed by female roots rocker Lindsay Lou, the dynamic presence of The Lil Smokies, chart topping and energetic Celtic bluegrass sensations We Banjo 3, and to close it all out, a nice long set from blues rocker Samantha Fish, fresh off the cover of the Rolling Stone! With opening sets from Sloppy Joe, Quartermoon, and Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp on the Porch Stage, the music will flow. The rocking Dance Tent will start the weekend with amazing sets from stellar festival family national touring artists Nicholas Edward Williams, Joe Craven & The Sometimers, The Grass Is Dead, and Jon Stickley Trio, as well as host the first of several daily contra/square dance sets from The Dunehoppers with caller Andy Kane.
Ben Platt Concert Special to Stream on NetflixSeptember 9, 2019Netflix will debut a feature-length concert special from Ben Platt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The special will be filmed live from Platt's final stop on tour, his sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall on September 29.
The Allman Family Revival Announces Third EditionSeptember 9, 2019The Allman Family Revival will be returning for its third year in celebration of Gregg Allman's birthday, This year the show is expanding to 3 nation-wide performances. San Francisco at The Fillmore, Denver at the brand-new Mission Ballroom and NYC at The Beacon.
RATINGS: NBC Wins Sunday with Premiere of SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLSeptember 9, 2019NBC (15.683 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.2, #1) was of course the top draw on Sunday with the formal premieres of 'Football Night in America #1' (6.665 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.8, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (9.139 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.9, #5), 'Football Night in America #3' (13.423 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 4.2, #3) and 'Sunday Night Football' (19.247 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.6, #1).
BET Networks, Tyler Perry Studios To Debut BET+ on September 19September 9, 2019BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Tyler Perry Studios today announced that, BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service, will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, September 19. For $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content, including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, as well as a host of leading African American content creators, including Tyler Perry, Tracy Oliver, Will Packer and more.
Katey Sagal to Have Recurring Role on THE CONNERSSeptember 9, 2019Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Katey Sagal is returning to ABC's hit comedy series “The Conners” for a 10-episode arc in which she will star as Louise, an ex-rock drummer who now manages Casita Bonita. Louise went to high school with Dan Conner (John Goodman) and is catching up on lost time with him while in Lanford, Illinois. She will first appear in episode 203.
CBS Announces the 20 Castaways for New Season of SURVIVORSeptember 9, 2019CBS announced today the 20 castaways who will compete against each other on SURVIVOR when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 39th season with a special 90-minute premiere, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Josh Rouse Announces THE HOLIDAY SOUNDS OF JOSH ROUSESeptember 9, 2019Acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Rouse has announced the release of his first-ever holiday album, The Holiday Sounds of Josh Rouse, out November 1 via Yep Roc Records. Rouse has delivered a fresh approach to the holiday season, with a collection of nine new songs that showcase his distinctive blend of vintage folk, pop and rock, yet still fit comfortably alongside more traditional yuletide classics. The album's funky opening track “Mediterranaen X-Mas” released today, featuring a breezy, infectious groove that compliments the accompanying video's tropical Christmas scenes - view below!
Blackberry Smoke's HOMECOMING: LIVE IN ATLANTA Live Album, Concert Film Out This NovemberSeptember 9, 2019Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will release their new project Homecoming: Live In Atlanta—a new live album and concert film—on November 15. Recorded at their annual “Brothers and Sisters Holiday Homecoming” show at Atlanta's Tabernacle last November, both the album and film, which was directed by Lagan Sebert and Ted Roach, are now available for pre-order. In advance of the release, the film's official trailer can be viewed below!
OUTDAUGHTERED Returns to TLC on October 1September 9, 2019They're back! The Busby family returns to TLC with new episodes of OUTDAUGHTERED beginning Tuesday, October 1 at 8pm ET/PT. Adam and Danielle Busby thought their “three-nagers” were a handful, until they were hit with a storm of “four-nadoes.” In a special, two-hour premiere, viewers will follow along as America's first all-female quintuplets celebrate their fourth birthday and big sister Blayke turns eight! From nighttime potty training and no more naps, to Hazel's looming eye surgery and the uncertainty surrounding their living situation, there is never a dull moment for the Busby family.
Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENSSeptember 9, 2019Comedy Central today announced the official name of the highly-anticipated, Awkwafina-led series: Awkwafina is Nora From Queens. The #1 brand in comedy also announced the slate of predominantly female and diverse directors for the 10-episode series: Emmy® Award-nominated actress/director Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll), Lucia Aniello (Broad City), Jamie Babbit (But I'm a Cheerleader), The Daniels (Swiss Army Man), Steven Tsuchida (Younger) and Anu Valia (The Other Two). Currently in production in New York, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens is slated to premiere on Comedy Central in January 2020.
HGTV to Offer Behind-The-Scenes Footage from A VERY BRADY RENOVATIONSeptember 9, 2019In support of tonight's much anticipated premiere of HGTV's A Very Brady Renovation, the network's digital platforms are giving Brady Bunch superfans an unprecedented amount of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the production of the series. This mega-content plan includes a never-before-seen glimpse into the personal lives of the Brady Bunch cast, untold stories from family members of The Brady Bunchseries creator Sherwood Schwartz, and groovy 70s-inspired DIY projects. So far this year—and before the series has even premiered—digital support for A Very Brady Renovation has generated more than 7.2 million total video views across all of Discovery's digital and social platforms, with more than 4.2 million page views on HGTV.com/Brady, the network's one-stop shop for in-depth articles, exciting video content, photo galleries and show updates.
VIDEO: Derren Brown Plays Magical Version of 'Guess Who?' with Jimmy Fallon, QuestloveSeptember 9, 2019Psychological illusionist Derren Brown, who is currently on Broadway in his show Derren Brown: Secret, stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on a special post-NFL Sunday night episode. Brown shows how he reads minds and influences people by playing a magical version of Guess Who? with host Jimmy Fallon and Questlove.
Denis O'Hare, Johanna Day and Claybourne Elder to Star in Eric Rosen's Film NETUSERSeptember 9, 2019Tony Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Denis O'Hare will star in Eric Rosen's film NETUSER, about Peter Sardovski, an activist whose life unravels when a nightmare about political violence turns true. Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Claybourne Elder plays his husband who struggles to prevent Peter's compulsion from endangering their young son. Two time Tony Award nominee Johanna Day will play his sister-in-law, a NYPD detective who struggles to shield her brother's family from danger. The film also features Tatiana Wechsler as Peter's editor Jenny.