Rome Fortune Announces FREEktales AlbumAugust 20, 2019Atlanta's Rome Fortune is excited to announce the release of his newest album, FREEktales, out this October 11th. Rome's coined 'hood funk' genre from the new full length combines the worlds of rap, soul, funk and indie rock into something robustly unique but equally familiar and has gained nods from music's finest, with the album featuring Toro Y Moi, Glass Animals, WolfGang Gartner & more. Today, Fortune has also shared the first single off the album, the instant dance-off 'Ethan Hawke,' with a video filmed in his hometown. Pre-Order FREEktales HERE.
RATINGS: ABC Tops Charts on Monday as BACHELOR IN PARADISE RisesAugust 20, 2019ABC (4.052 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) was the top draw on Monday thanks to new episodes of 'Bachelor in Paradise' (4.778 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'Grand Hotel' (2.599 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T5).
RATINGS: DESCENDANTS 3 Premiere Telecast Rises to 11.2 Million Viewers Through Live+7 DVR ViewingAugust 20, 2019Disney Channel's 'Descendants 3' has accomplished something purportedly improbable, defying the naysayers by delivering more viewers than its 2017 predecessor 'Descendants 2' with a 144% upsurge to 11.2 million Total Viewers (final L+7 data available today). Further affirming the popularity of the 'Descendants' franchise among its targeted youth demographics, the Aug. 2 premiere of 'Descendants 3' is now the highest-rated telecast since 2015's 'Descendants' among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. The new L+7 data showed major increases across all key demographics from L+SD: 164% among Kids 6-11 to 3.67 million delivered (15.4 national rating/23.27 coverage rating) and 129% among Tweens 9-14 to 3.25 million delivered (13.4 national rating/19.91 coverage). The premiere also delivered 3.27 million Adults 18-29 (2.5 national rating/3.84 coverage rating).
WWE Weekly Show NXT Moves to USA NetworkAugust 20, 2019WWE(R) (NYSE: WWE) and USA Network today announced an agreement in principle to air WWE's weekly Wednesday night show, NXT, live on USA Network at 8/7c starting September 18.
VIDEO: See Jonathan Groff Talks His TV Debut in ONE LIFE TO LIVEAugust 20, 2019On Monday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, Jonathan Groff stopped by to talk about season two of his Netflix series Mindhunter. During the interview, host Kelly Ripa brought up that Groff made his TV debut many years ago on the soap opera One Life to Live.
Thurston Moore Announces New Spirit Counsel Tour DatesAugust 19, 2019Thurston Moore has added Woodstock, Los Angeles, and San Francisco shows to his upcoming US tour in support of his forthcoming 3 CD box set, SPIRIT COUNSEL, set for release on September 21, International Peace Day.
CJ Solar Invited To Make Opry DebutAugust 19, 2019CJ Solar has seen many dreams come true since he started writing, recording and touring, but few dreams compare to the call he received from the Grand Ole Opry inviting him to make his debut appearance on the hallowed stage. On September 7, 2019, the MusicRow “Independent Artist of the Year” will perform in the famous circle for the first time.
Freeform's Halloween House Returns to Hollywood on October 2August 19, 2019For the second year, Freeform opens its ghoulish gates to Freeform's Halloween House, an interactive experience in the heart of Hollywood and the ultimate destination for Halloween lovers. Bringing cult classics to life including “Hocus Pocus,” “Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Addams Family” and other fan-favorite movies from Freeform's “31 Nights of Halloween” programming stunt, the network will transform the historic Hollywood Athletic Club into an immersive, multiroom Halloween sanctuary. Open to the public from WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2, through MONDAY, OCT. 7, the limited time encounter will bring back buzzed-about photo opportunities, as well as new activations that will surely give guests the chills. Tickets are now available here.
Pianist Jean-Michel Blais Announces Remix EPAugust 19, 2019Following the global success of Jean-Michel Blais' sophomore classical-electronic crossover album, Dans ma main, and accompanying stripped-down EP, eviction sessions, Blais has announced Dans ma main (remixes): a collection of his enchanting compositions reimagined by four of Montreal's most innovative electronic producers: Grammy Award-nominated electronic producer CFCF, legendary turntablist Kid Koala, dance music upstart CRi, and electro-pop artist FOXTROTT.
Alec Baldwin, Olivia Cooke, Ben Hardy to Star in Comedic Thriller PIXIEAugust 19, 2019Olivia Cooke, Ben Hardy, Daryl McCormack, Colm Meaney, Dylan Moran, and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Alec Baldwin are set to star in comedic thriller Pixie, according to Deadline. The film will be directed by Oscar nominee Barnaby Thompson and written by Preston Thompson.
Stephen Amell To Star Starz Wrestling Drama Series HEELSAugust 19, 2019Stephen Amell is set to star in Heels, an hourlong drama set in the outrageous world of independent professional wrestling, according to Deadline. The project has received a series greenlight and an eight-episode order.
VIDEO: Watch the First Teaser for Season Three of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISELAugust 19, 2019Amzon has released the first teaser trailer for season three of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Midge and Susie discover that life on tour with Shy is glamorous but humbling, and they learn a lesson about show business they'll never forget. Joel struggles to support Midge while pursuing his own dreams. Abe embraces a new mission and Rose learns she has talents of her own.
Niecy Nash to Host THE BLACK GIRLS ROCK! AWARDSAugust 19, 2019BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, Executive Producer and Creator of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® are excited to announce Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash as host of The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards on BET. This year's celebration will tape on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. The broadcast will premiere on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on BET.
THE LEGO MOVIE to Make Broadcast Premiere on ABCAugust 19, 2019Making its broadcast television debut on ABC, THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), Academy Award® and Golden Globe®-nominated “The Lego Movie” features the voice talents of Chris Pratt and Will Ferrell. (TV-PG)