Michael Major - Page 275
Michael Major is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Marist College.
After starting out running social media for a theatre company, his love of pop culture led him to intern at TigerBeat Media. After also writing for organizations like PopCrave, uInterview, and Talk Radio NYC, Michael began as BroadwayWorld's entertainment editor in August of 2021.
Growing up watching movie musicals like Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors on repeat, Michael is an expert on television and film. His love of the film industry has carried over to his work at BroadwayWorld, working with major networks like NBC, ABC, FOX and more to cover Broadway stars taking over the big screen.
He also frequently works with companies like Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Universal to bring exclusive clips and interviews from Broadway-related releases to readers. Stay tuned for the latest news on movies like Wicked, Mean Girls, The Color Purple, and more!
As a big fan of pop music, BroadwayWorld Music includes news on your favorite singers, like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more, along with coverage on original music from Broadway alums like Reneé Rapp, Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr., and more.
While at BroadwayWorld, he has had the honor of interviewing stars like Katy Perry, Carol Burnett, Denzel Washington, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, and more.
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- Interview: Reneé Rapp Wants to EGOT - After seeing her breakthrough performance in Mean Girls on Broadway, I've been loving Reneé Rapp's debut album, "Snow Angel." It was so exciting to chat with her about launching her solo music career and how her experience on Broadway helped her get there.
- Exclusive: How THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Will Spotlight Broadway After Moving to New York City - After attending a taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show at 30 Rock, I got to combine two of my favorite things (pop music and Broadway) to share how Kelly Clarkson's talk show will be spotlighting Broadway now that it is in New York City.
- Interview: Katy Perry Is Ready to PLAY With New Las Vegas Residency - Continuing my love of combining Broadway and pop music, I sat down with Katy Perry to discuss her spectacular Las Vegas residency, her soon-to-be-released sixth album, and if she would ever come to Broadway.
- Sara Bareilles Is Working on a New Musical - As a huge fan of her musical Waitress, it was very exciting that Sara Bareilles exclusively revealed to me that she was working on a new musical.
- Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination - After first interviewing her in 2020 for the second season of High School Musical: the Series, it was a great time sitting down with Julia Lester to discuss all of her success since then, including her Tony nomination for Into the Woods and starring in the Off-Broadway revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale.

Nils Lofgren Salutes Charlie Watts In New Single 'Won't Cry No More (For Charlie Watts)'
June 21, 2023
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band member, Crazy Horse member and solo artist Nils Lofgren released “Won’t Cry No More (For Charlie Watts),” a blistering track that channels the passing of Charlie Watts into a broader reflection on loss and perseverance.

Franklin Jonas Drops Debut EP 'Sewer Rat'
June 21, 2023
Sewer Rat, the debut EP from rising artist Franklin Jonas, is out now on Pizzaslime Records / Mad Decent.

Exclusive: Watch the GIRLS5EVA Cast Rock Out to 'Freedom! '90' on CARPOOL KARAOKE
June 21, 2023
Watch an exclusive video clip of The Girls5Eva cast, Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and Busy Phillips, singing and dancing along to George Michael's 'Freedom! '90.

Kim Petras to Embark on 'Feed The Beast World Tour'
June 21, 2023
Ahead of this Friday’s anticipated release of her debut album Feed The Beast, GRAMMY-winning, international pop sensation and critically acclaimed songwriter Kim Petras has announced her 34-date Feed The Beast World Tour.

Scott Hoying of Pentatonix Releases New Single 'Parallel'
June 21, 2023
Three-time Grammy® Award-winning artist Scott Hoying, who has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide as part of the multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix, releases his brand new single, “Parallel” via BMG.

Gatlin Shares New Single 'Lonely Life' & Announces Fall Headline Tour
June 21, 2023
The release is accompanied by the announcement of Gatlin’s fall tour dates and a music video, featuring Gatlin as a glamorous cat lady.

1NONLY Releases Catchy New Single 'Toolie Beam' Featuring Pouya
June 21, 2023
The track synthesizes industrial overtones, thick bass, jarring squeals, and apocalyptic flows into a future-facing gothic hip-hop dreamscape.

James Leonard Hewitson Unveils New Single 'Black Jeans'
June 21, 2023
North East singer-songwriter - JAMES LEONARD HEWITSON - is back with new single “Black Jeans”, alongside the announcement of his new album ‘More Pop’ (due 6 October).

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE Coming to ABC, Hulu, Roku & YouTube TV
June 21, 2023
To celebrate the continued success of the Disney+ Original series, “American Born Chinese,” The Walt Disney Company will offer viewers a special opportunity to watch select episodes of the acclaimed Disney Branded Television series from 20th Television across its unparalleled distribution platfo

Ashley Cooke to Release Her Debut Album 'shot in the dark' in July
June 21, 2023
Revealing the highly anticipated body of work in a surprise moment at the Grand Ole Opry this evening, the new chapter begins Friday, June 23 when the songstress will share the flavorful introduction of what fans can expect from the album with the release of three tracks: “tastes like,” “shot

Barnes & Noble Expands Criterion Collection Offerings
June 21, 2023
Barnes & Noble will offer the full assortment in 12 of its locations, including stores in New York City NY, Los Angeles CA, Honolulu HI, Anchorage AK, Orlando FL, San Antonio TX, Troy MI, Bloomington MN, Louisville KY, Spokane WA, and Peoria IL.

Punk Band The Groans Returns with New Single 'Lights Out'
June 21, 2023
3-piece punk band The Groans shares new single, 'Lights Out,' via independent, queer record label Get Better Records.

Billy Idol to Release Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album
June 21, 2023
The reissue includes the original 10-track album, the previously unreleased August 12,1982 concert from The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA as well as the recently unearthed and previously unreleased 12-minute Clubland Extended Remix of his classic song “White Wedding” from Idol’s debut.

Interview: Laura Benanti on the 'Joy' of Filming a 'Raunchy Comedy' Like NO HARD FEELINGS
June 21, 2023
Laura Benanti is hitting the big screen in one of this summer's raunchiest comedies, No Hard Feelings.

NYC Will Light Up Pink For SEX & THE CITY and AND JUST LIKE THAT
June 21, 2023
New York City holds a special place in the hearts of the beloved series, SEX AND THE CITY, its next chapter, AND JUST LIKE THAT…, and its passionate fanbase.

King Announces 'Champagne Talk' World Tour 2023
June 20, 2023
The 12-date Champagne Talk World Tour will kick off Friday, September 1 in London, UK at Indigo at the O2 before going to Birmingham, UK.

Oliver Tree Releases “Bounce” New Single Heralds Third Solo Album 'Alone in a Crowd
June 20, 2023
Internationally acclaimed, multi-Platinum, chart-topping artist Oliver Tree has shared his highly anticipated new single, “Bounce,” available now via Atlantic Records.

Dolly Parton Debuts At #1 On Mediabase Classic Rock Songs Chart Scoring Second Straight Self-Penned Rock #1
June 20, 2023
Global superstar and recent Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dolly Parton, is breaking new ground this week as her latest single from her hotly-anticipated Rockstar album “Bygones” featuring Rob Halford with special guests Nikki Sixx & John 5 debuts atop the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs cha

Anna Tivel Announces 'Outsiders (Live in a Living Room)' & Premieres 'The Bell' (Acoustic)
June 20, 2023
Anna Tivel has announced Outsiders (Live in a Living Room), one year after the acclaimed album's original version.
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