RATINGS: CMA FEST Helps Keep ABC in Front on SundayAugust 5, 2019ABC (4.598 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) held onto the top spot on Sunday thanks to a repeat of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (4.324 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3) and the 'CMA Fest 2019' (4.689 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.8, #2).
BET, Tyler Perry Studios Announce Additional Casting for THE OVALAugust 5, 2019BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios announced today the second wave of talent joining the production of the new original drama 'The Oval.' The 25-episodes original series 'The Oval' will premiere this fall on BET. Javon Johnson, Ptosha Storey, Vaughn Hebron, Teesha Renee, Lodric Collins, Ciera Payton, Taja V. Simpson, Walter Fauntleroy, Brad Benedict, Travis Cure and Matthew Law join previously announced cast Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Paige Hurd and Daniel Croix Henderson. 'THE OVAL' tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation's most iconic residence. Principal photography is underway at Tyler Perry Studios.
ABC Announces New Series FALL AND RISE: THE STORY OF 9/11August 5, 2019ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke announced today that ABC has secured the rights to Mitchell Zuckoff's bestselling book “Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11.” In order to commemorate and honor the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11, the network will develop a limited series based on the Harper Collins book in 2021. The series will be produced by Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment and executive produced by Erwin Stoff and Richard Abate of 3 Arts as well as Mitchell Zuckoff.
The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup for 13th Annual PaleyFest Fall TV PreviewsAugust 5, 2019The Paley Center for Media announced today that it will host its 13th annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews September 5-15, 2019, at the Paley Center's Beverly Hills location. The ten-day festival celebrates the most anticipated new shows of the Fall 2019 television season as well as returning favorites from all five major broadcast networks, cable television, and premium streaming services. Each event includes screenings followed by star-studded discussions with the series cast and creatives.
MONSTER SHIPS and BUILDING GIANTS to Premiere on August 7 on Science ChannelAugust 5, 2019From skyscrapers to massive ocean liners, Science Channel is a debuting a huge new Wednesday night lineup starting August 7. First up at 9 p.m. ET/PT is the season two premiere of BUILDING GIANTS, which looks at how the superstructures that soar over our cities are constructed. Next up is the series premiere at 10 p.m. ET/PT of MONSTER SHIPS, that reveals how the world's largest vessels operate when crossing dangerous global waters.
Remo Drive Announce Fall TourAugust 5, 2019Indie-rock band Remo Drive have announced a fall headlining run in continued support of their sophomore album Natural, Everyday Degradation. The tour will kick off in Grand Rapids, MI on October 7 and wrap November 9 in Milwaukee, WI. Joining the tour on various dates, as support will be singer-songwriter Samia, Atlanta-based indie band Lunar Vacation, and Portland rock band Summer Cannibals. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 2 at 12pm local time. For more information visit, http://www.remodriveband.com/tour.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie Return for New Season as AMERICAN IDOLAugust 5, 2019In its second season on ABC, a?oeAmerican Idola?? dominated Sunday nights and claimed the position as Sunday's No. 1 most social show. In doing so, the reality competition series also proved that untapped talent from coast to coast is still waiting to be discovered. As previously announced, the star-maker will continue to help young singers realize their dreams with an all-new season premiering spring 2020. Returning to help find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Multimedia personality Bobby Bones will return as in-house mentor.
Mariah Carey Writes, Produces and Records Theme Song for New ABC Comedy MIXED-ISHAugust 5, 2019Award-winning musical legend Mariah Carey will lend her iconic voice and songwriting talents to the theme song of a?oemixed-ish,a?? the newest spinoff of the a?oeblack-isha?? franchise coming to ABC this fall. Entitled a?oeIn The Mix,a?? the track is written by Carey and produced by Carey and Daniel Moore. Fans can catch the song when the series premieres TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (9:00 a?" 9:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
RATINGS: TLC's 90 DAY FIANCE Franchise Breaks Audience RecordsAugust 5, 2019TLC's red-hot 90 Day Fiancé franchise continues to grow as viewers tune in like never before, with the network posting record viewership for HAPPILY EVER AFTER? Season 4 and all-new series THE OTHER WAY and THE FAMILY CHANTEL. These and other top-performing series helped drive TLC to rank #1 in primetime ad-supported cable with W25-54/18-49 for the month of July 2019
The Strokes Announce Special New Year's Eve Show in New York CityAugust 5, 2019Today The Strokes announced a special New Year's Eve show in their hometown of New York City. Tickets for the December 31st event at Barclays Center will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, August 9th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
ICE NINE KILLS To Headline SIRIUSXM Octane Presents 'The Octane Accelerator Tour'August 5, 2019Boston horror-inspired metal group ICE NINE KILLS have announced their headlining 2019 SiriusXM Octane Present's 'The Octane Accelerator Tour' to take place this fall featuring support from Fit For A King, Light The Torch, Make Them Suffer and Awake At Last. The U.S. tour will kick off on October 29 in Cleveland, OH at House of Blues, hitting major cities cross-country before wrapping in New York City on December 1 at Webster Hall. General admission tickets will go on sale this Friday, August 9 at 10:00 AMlocal time at www.iceninekills.com. Sirius XM subscribers will have access to purchase presale tickets on Thursday, August 8.
The Miami Beach Pop Festival Announces Daily LineupsAugust 5, 2019The Miami Beach Pop Festival is excited to announce daily lineups for the inaugural event, set for November 8-10, 2019. The festival will be held on the shore of South Beach between 5th and 10th Streets, adjacent to the beachfront Lummus Park and the iconic Ocean Drive.
Sublime With Rome Announce Fall Headline TourAugust 5, 2019Billboard charting ska-punk trio Sublime With Rome announce fall headline tour today with support from The Expendables and Tropidelic. The tour starts on October 1st in Tulsa, OK and wraps on October 13th in New Orleans, LA. Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 9th at 12PM local time and will be available for purchase on the band's website HERE.
Sundance Institute Announces Fellows for Sundance Institute | Luma Foundation Directors RetreatAugust 5, 2019Six directors have convened in Arles, France for the sixth annual Sundance Institute | Luma Foundation Directors Retreat in Arles, France, from August 1-12, 2019. Founded in 2013 as a creative collaboration between Sundance Institute's Theatre Program and Luma Foundation, the Retreat is an opportunity for directors to meet, share best and emerging practices, and work self-directed on their upcoming projects.
Martin Scorsese's THE IRISHMAN to Close the London Film FestivalAugust 5, 2019The 63rd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is thrilled to announce that The Irishman will be this year's Closing Night Gala, which is directed by one of the true giants of cinema Martin Scorsese and starring Academy Award winners Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. The Festival is delighted to be bringing the work of this iconic filmmaker to the UK for its International Premiere on Sunday 13 October in London, with Martin Scorsese and cast expected to attend. The BFI London Film Festival is also pleased to announce that there will be simultaneous preview screenings of The Irishman taking place at cinemas across the UK.