E! Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of SEX AND THE CITY With A Three-Day 'Binge-A-Thon'May 23, 2018To celebrate the 20th anniversary since the debut of “Sex and the City,” E! will honor the divine occasion with a three-day “binge-a-thon” featuring every season and every episode ever coinciding with National Best Friend Day, beginning Friday, June 8th. Kicking things off at 7pm ET/PT, E! News will have a special 30-minute “Sex and the City” themed episode hosted by Erin Lim and Carissa Culiner featuring flashbacks, memorable fashion and OMG moments of the iconic series that is still known as one of the pop culture emblems of the 21st century. The 94-episode marathon featuring Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) will begin Friday, June 8th at 7:30pm ET/PT and conclude Sunday, June 10th at 7pm ET/PT.
Comedy Central Expands Its Annual Up Next Showcase at Clusterfest This JuneMay 23, 2018Comedy Central builds on its success of last year's Up Nextshowcase at Clusterfest, featuring the network's rising stars, by including another stand-up showcase and adding a variety showcase. The weekend will highlight over 20 comedians with two separate and distinct stand-up showcases taking place on Friday, June 1, hosted by Chris Redd with special guest Tim Dillon and Saturday, June 2, hosted by Jullian McCollough with special guest Mark Normand; and a brand new variety showcase taking place on Sunday, June 3, hosted by Matthew Broussard. All shows will be held at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in the 415 Comedy Club room.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Upcoming Action Flick SKYFALL Starring Dwayne 'The Rock' JohnsonMay 23, 2018Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary's Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in China he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who is trapped inside the building...above the fire line.
Years & Years Announce North American Tour DatesMay 23, 2018A week before the July 6 release of their highly anticipated forthcoming album “Palo Santo” (Interscope Records), Years & Years have announced they will be bringing their Palo Santo Parties to North American shores for three very special headlining tour dates in June.
ATX Television Festival Launches New Podcast Series THE TV CAMPFIREMay 23, 2018ATX Television Festival, the beloved annual event celebrating all things television, has premiered its inaugural podcast series, The TV Campfire, as a part of its ATX TV Podcast Network. The series is co-produced by Madica Productions and provides an insider's perspective into the world of television with special guests including Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Cougar Town), David Simon (The Wire), Jason Katims(Friday Night LIghts, Parenthood), Marta Kauffman (Friends), and many more.
W. Kamau Bell Announces PRIVATE SCHOOL NEGRO Netflix Special Premiering June 26May 23, 2018Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning socio-political comedian and 'United Shades Of America' host W. KAMAU BELL announces the premiere of his new comedy special 'PRIVATE SCHOOL NEGRO' which premieres globally TUESDAY, JUNE 26 on NETFLIX. Praised as “one of comedy's most necessary voices on social and political issues” (The New York Times), Kamau finds humor to mine in current affairs and delivers nonstop laughs throughout Private School Negro as he sounds off on the presidential administration, racism in America and what it would be like if Michelle Obama still had a job in the White House.
Decades to Premiere RFK ASSASSINATION: 50 YEARS LATER TV Special June 4th, 2018May 23, 2018DECADES Network, the multicast TV network from Weigel Broadcasting Co. and CBS Television Stations, recalls the heroism and tragedy of Robert F. Kennedy in the 6th installment of “Decades Presents: 1968” which premieres nationwide onMonday, June 4th at 9P ET/6P PT. This hour-long look at the poignant political career and far-reaching impact of the man we know as RFK, chronicles his journey out of his brother's shadow to the apex of national political leadership, including his long shot run for the presidency and the shock and outpouring of grief that followed his assassination.
BAZZI to Embark On Headline Cosmic Tour This Summer + New BEAUTIFUL Music Video Out NowMay 23, 2018Acclaimed singer-songwriter-producer Bazzi continues to take 2018 by storm, premiering the video for “Beautiful” – a visually stunning angelic love story. The track, an early fan-favorite, is also being featured now as a global Snapchat Lens and charting #15 on Shazam's Global Top 100. The video release follows the announce of Bazzi's completely sold out headline tour kicking off July 8th in Seattle, WA. “The Cosmic Tour” arrives on the heels of his performances as special guest on Camila Cabello's sold out “Never Be The Same” North American tour and the release of his debut album COSMIC,which saw a Top 15 debut on the Billboard 200 and boasts over 525 million streams worldwide to date. Bazzi is also featured this month as Apple Music's “Up Next” artist, with an exclusive documentary and live performances available now on the streaming service (link).
Rooftop Films Presents The New York Premiere Of Sundance Winner NANCYMay 23, 2018On Thursday, May 31, Rooftop Films will present the New York Premiere of Nancy, filmmaker Christina Choe's Andrea Riseborough-starring thriller that took home the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The event, which is free with an RSVP, will take place outdoors at MetroTech Commons in Downtown Brooklyn, and include a live musical performance. Choe– who received the 2014 Rooftop Films and Eastern Effects Equipment Grant to complete the film –will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.
Jason Hawk Harris to Join Sarah Shook & The Disarmers on West Coast DatesMay 23, 2018Last November, Los Angeles-based Americountry troubadour Jason Hawk Harris, who enjoyed indelible success as a founding member and lead guitarist of indie folk outfit The Show Ponies, stepped into the spotlight with the release of his debut solo EP, Formaldehyde, Tobacco and Tulips.
Grammy Museum Announces Lois MacMillan As 2018 Jane Ortner Education Award RecipientMay 23, 2018The GRAMMY Museum® is pleased to announce Lois MacMillan of South Middle School in Grants Pass, Ore., as the recipient of the 2018 Jane Ortner Education Award. The award honors K-12 academic teachers who use music in the classroom as a powerful educational tool. MacMillan will receive an honorarium and will be recognized later this year at the annual GRAMMY Museum Gala in Los Angeles. South Middle School will also receive a grant.
Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt & More to Perform at the 2018 CMT Music AwardsMay 23, 2018Fresh off announcing that country super-group Little Big Town will host the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” CMT today revealed that Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt will perform at this year's show, premiering LIVE from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th at 8 pm ET/ PT. Additional performers will be announced soon.