RATINGS: YELLOWSTONE Finishes Season as #1 Summer Series on CableSeptember 4, 2019Paramount Network's hit drama Yellowstone finished its record-breaking second season with a number of #1 ranks: the top summer series across all of cable TV among total viewers (5.1 million average); as well as the #1 scripted series in the key P18-49 (1.93 rating) and P25-54 (2.71 rating) demos among cable and broadcast; and cable's #1 summer series among total viewers.
Amazon Prime Video Announces Original Stand-Up Specials From Ten Australian ComediansSeptember 4, 2019Amazon today announced that a series of stand-up specials featuring Australian comedians will be filmed in Melbourne this September and premiere exclusively on Prime Video in early 2020. The specials will include a talented roster of award-winning and nominated comedians, and be made available to Prime members around the world in more than 200 countries and territories. The new specials will include performances by Lano & Woodley, Zoë Coombs Marr, Judith Lucy, Tommy Little, Anne Edmonds, Tom Walker, Celia Pacquola, Dilruk Jayasinha, Alice Fraser and Tom Gleeson.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Final Round of Lineup Additions, New Safety MeasuresSeptember 3, 2019 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, which takes place October 4-6, is proud to be returning to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for its 19th year, and is asking fans to help spread the word about the new regulations in place. As the world changes, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass feels the need to respond, prioritizing safety over convenience. We understand that these changes will make our event differ from years past, but are hopeful that our long-time fans will embrace these new rules and enjoy the performances as they always have. Please work with us as we make these changes. As Mavis Staples sings in “Dedicated,” “And if it's us against the world, well, I would bet on us to come out on top. But if you go yours and I go mine, all bets are off.”
Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter and Dar Williams to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of PassimSeptember 3, 2019Grammy-award winner Patty Griffin will join Josh Ritter, Dar Williams, and special guests to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Passim with a benefit concert at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Tickets go on sale September 6th at 10:00 AM at www.passim.org, at the Boch Center Box Office or by calling 866.348.9738. A VIP ticket is available that includes premium seating and a pre-show reception.
T. Graham Brown to Guest Host LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM Prime Country ChannelSeptember 3, 2019Country hitmaker T. Graham Brown is set to guest host SiriusXM's new show LIVE WIRE, premiering Wednesday, September 4th at 10/9con Prime Country, Channel 58. LIVE WIRE is a one hour show that will showcase live cuts & interviews with some of his closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories and candid moments about life on the road. With continued airings throughout September the show will feature live cuts from artists including The Highwaymen, Merle Haggard, and Ricky Skaggs plus interviews and live cuts from Lorrie Morgan and Gene Watson. Listen closely to hear never-before-told stories and rare live performances from your favorite Prime Country superstars!
Country Road TV Adds Bluegrass Channel to Network LineupSeptember 3, 2019 Country Road TV, the OTT/online network that celebrates and caters to the 'country lifestyle,' is pleased to announce the addition of a brand-new BLUEGRASS CHANNEL to the platform. Viewers can enjoy shows such as'Reno's Old Time Music,' 'Country's Family Reunion Simply Bluegrass,' 'Grassroots to Bluegrass,' and '615 Hideaway,' with more content being added regularly. The exponentially-growing lineup already includes over 2500 live-to-tape country music performances, as well as live broadcast events, concerts and music industry news available on demand for a low monthly fee. For complete information on Country Road TV or to subscriber please visit www.countryroadtv.com.
Mad Decent & Made Event Presents HIGHER GROUND with Diplo, Walker & Royce, Paul WoolfordSeptember 3, 2019Higher Ground is taking over The Brooklyn Mirage on Sunday, September 22. Curated by Mad Decent, the night of house music will feature Diplo, Walker & Royce, Paul Woolford, Huxley, Golf Clap, SIDEPIECE, Dateless, LP Giobbi, Anden, Fundido and Lukewarm. Tickets available HERE.
VIDEO: Watch a New Teaser for THE MASKED SINGER Season TwoSeptember 3, 2019Fox has released a new teaser for season two of The Masked Singer! Hosted by Nick Cannon, THE MASKED SINGER is a new celebrity singing game show featuring panelists Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke.
Never Loved Announces Fall Tour with Assuming We Survive, We Were SharksSeptember 3, 2019Never Loved will be electrifying audiences across the US this fall, as they join Assuming We Survive and We Were Sharks on the bands' upcoming co-headline tour. The Florida-based alternative rock band will be hitting the stage starting on October 24th in Chicago, with subsequent shows in Chicago, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, and more. For a full list of shows or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.neverlovedmusic.com.
Cherie Currie and Brie Darling Announce First-Ever Tour TogetherSeptember 3, 2019Los Angeles-based, female rock icons, Cherie Currie and Brie Darling have announced the initial dates for their first-ever tour together. The tour, in support of their recently released new album The Motivator is set to kick off in Las Vegas on November 8. The month long trek will weave through major markets including Chicago, Philadelphia and New York as well as some Canadian dates. All dates will go on sale Friday, September 6 at 8 AM PST/11 AM EST.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of JUDY Starring Renee Zellweger?September 3, 2019Renée Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in the upcoming film JUDY. The film takes place in Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at THE TALK of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of IT: CHAPTER TWO?September 3, 2019It: Chapter Two is Muschietti's follow-up to 2017's critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit 'IT,' which grossed over $700 million globally. Both redefining and transcending the genre, 'IT' became part of the cultural zeitgeist as well as the highest-grossing horror film of all time.
Netflix Announces the First Belgian Original Series INTO THE NIGHTSeptember 3, 2019Netflix announces today its first Belgian original series, Into the Night, which will be directed by Belgian duo Inti Calfat and Dirk Verheye (Over Water) and produced by Entre Chien et Loup. The six-part series is written and created by Jason George (The Protector, Narcos) who serves as showrunner and executive producer. Other executive producers include Tomek Baginski (The Witcher, The Cathedral) and Jacek Dukaj, whose best selling novel The Old Axolotl the series is based upon.