RATINGS: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Is the Week's Top Late-Night Talk Show in Adults 18-49August 13, 2019During the week of Aug. 5, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the No. 1 late-night talk show among Adults 18-49 (413,000), topping NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” by 2% (403,000) and tying CBS' “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (413,000) despite “Kimmel” airing a repeat telecast on Friday.
Mat Kerekes Announces New Album RUBY (LIVE IN THE GARAGE)August 13, 2019Toledo, OH singer-songwriter Mat Kerekes has announced Ruby (Live In The Garage), an album of stripped-back reinterpretations of all ten tracks from his latest LP Ruby. The album will arrive at streaming services this Friday, August 16 and is available to pre-save now HERE.
Previously Unreleased Album by Salamander, 1993, is Out NowAugust 13, 2019Salamander has released their debut album, 1993, originally recorded in 1993, through Bodan Kuma Records. Unmastered, lo-fi versions of songs from the album have been shared for years, so the band felt it was the right time to shine up these classic gems and release them commercially for the first time. One song in particular included on this album is 'Cherry Llama,' which received airplay on KROQ 'Locals Only' and Rodney Bingenheimer's show 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' on Sirius XM channel 23.
The Magpie Salute to Release 3-Song EP IN HEREAugust 13, 2019The Magpie Salute's 3-song EP In Here will be available on September 6 on digital formats worldwide, as well as on 140g black 10” vinyl (in the US only). This EP precedes the full-length album High Water II out later this year, a follow up to the band's debut album High Water I.
Julia Jacklin Announces U.S. TourAugust 13, 2019Julia Jacklin has announced an extensive tour of the US. this fall in support of her critically acclaimed new album Crushing. She's currently on the road with Lord Huron and Shakey Graves and will return to the U.S. in October including a stop at Austin City Limits.
Entertainment One Expands Latin American OperationsAugust 13, 2019Entertainment One (eOne) is reinforcing its Latin American sales presence in Miami. As part of the company's growth strategy, eOne's International Distribution group has appointed former BBC Worldwide Executive David Hanono as Vice President of Sales, Latin America, based in Miami. Hanono reports to Dan Loewy, eOne's recently promoted Executive Vice President, Americas, International Distribution.
MIME to Make Debut at Electric Zoo: EvolvedAugust 13, 2019Fast-rising Brooklyn DJ, producer, and man of mystery MIME will be making his momentous debut at Electric Zoo: Evolved on August 30, a rarity for a local and new artist. It is the latest in a series of monumental gigs for the quickly emerging New York artist who has already played with Marshmello, Benny Benassi and Tchami and gained support from international superstars like Hardwell, Dillon Francis & Laidback Luke. Although relatively new to the scene, MIME has been making monstrous strides up the ranks of DJ culture with outstanding performances across the globe including Shanghai, Las Vegas & New York and is being sought-after for top-shelf remixes for major artists. In just one year, it's extraordinary to see an independent electronic music artist emerge this quickly and become so in demand in such a competitive marketplace.
Lost American to Perform During Americana FestAugust 13, 2019Lost American will return home for a special one-off show during this year's Americana Fest. Lost American is the name that native Nashville singer-songwriter Chris E. Kelley currently performs under with his band in Barcelona, Spain.The outfit includes keyboardist Shorn Keld (Orto Grut) and drummer Simon Mille (Big Summer, King of Prussia). Starting his music journey in Nashville in the eighties, Kelley returns to play a special gig on September 14th at Proper Sake (628 Ewing Avenue www.propersake.co).
VIDEO: Josh Gad & James Corden Recreate Summer 2019's Biggest FilmsAugust 13, 2019On Monday night's episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, James Corden and Josh Gad tell viewers about how they were were cast as leads in 'Once Upon a Time In Hollywood,' 'Hobbs & Shaw' and 'Toy Story 4,' but due to a string of unfortunate circumstances they were kept out of the summer blockbusters.
Jason Mraz Named First Ambassador for Recording Academy's District Advocacy DayAugust 13, 2019Nearly one year after the successful passage of the transformativeMusic Modernization Act, the Recording Academy will unite music creators and members of Congress in their hometowns to continue the momentum for music creator protections as a part of the Academy's 6th annual District Advocate Day. Taking place on Oct. 2, 2019, members of the music community can register now to take part today in the largest advocacy day for music creators and have their voices heard.
VIDEO: HADESTOWN Announces a National Tour!August 13, 2019Hadestown announced today on ABC's “Good Morning America” that the show will launch a National Tour beginning in the Fall of 2020. In its first year, the tour will visit more than 30 cities coast to coast, including (alphabetically) Denver; Houston; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; New Orleans; Philadelphia; Tempe; and Washington, DC; with more to be announced shortly.
Robert De Niro, Blake Griffin, and More Join THE COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ALEC BALDWINAugust 12, 2019Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, announced today that Robert De Niro, Blake Griffin, Caitlyn Jenner, Joel McHale, Debra Messing, Chris Redd, and Jeff Ross will join Roast Master Sean Hayes on the dais for the Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin. Additional Roasters and talent to attend will be announced shortly.
RATINGS: BIG BROTHER Brings CBS to the Top on SundayAugust 12, 2019CBS (4.539 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T1) was the top draw on Sunday thanks to its mix of '60 Minutes' (6.565 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #7), 'Big Brother 21' (4.695 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1), 'Instinct' (3.539 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.4, #8) and a second 'Instinct' (3.358 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9).
Festival of Cinema NYC Announces 2019 Award WinnersAugust 12, 2019Festival of Cinema NYC is proud to announce the winners of its 3nd annual event that took place from August 2-11 at Regal Cinema's UA Midway in Forest Hills, Queens Public Library at Forest Hills and Queens Museum in nearby Flushing Meadows Corona Park. From a pool of nearly 450 film submissions, the festival presented 125 remarkable films from 25 countries. Winners for each competitive category were chosen by the festival's specially selected jury, and received a unique statuette at the Awards Gala on Sunday, Aug. 11 during a dinner ceremony that took place at Queens Brewery in Ridgewood, Queens. Prizes for selected categories include full software from Final Draft, Jungle Software and Showbiz Media Budget & Scheduling Software. Winners of Audience Choice award are offered an opt-in distribution deal from IndiePix Films.
The Inspector Cluzo Announces Fall TourAugust 12, 2019French “rock farmers” The Inspector Cluzo have announced that they will be heading back to the US this fall for an extensive tour with '68 and The Messenger Birds. The fall tour follows a successful trip to the US where TIC opened for Clutch and Eels.