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The Industry's HOPSCOTCH Opera Recording Set for Release on Key-Shaped USB Drive
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017

On Today, January 13, more than two hours' worth of music from Hopscotch will be issued by The Industry Records as a car key-shaped USB drive or digital download available via Bandcamp and other outlets. Simultaneously, a new interactive website about the opera, with animations, images, and audio, w...


More Than 2 Million Teams Drafted for ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon II Photo More Than 2 Million Teams Drafted for ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon II
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017

ESPN showed there is a method to the madness of the ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon presented by DraftKings, as the 28-hour event spurred more than 2 million teams drafted on ESPN Fantasy Football...


ESPN Announces SUPER BOWL LI Coverage, Beginning 1/30
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2017

ESPN will cover Super Bowl LI – Tom Brady and the New England Patriots vs. Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons – from various locations in Houston beginning Monday, January 30,...


Vogue Ball Welcomes The Unlimited House Of Krip Photo Vogue Ball Welcomes The Unlimited House Of Krip
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017

Liverpool's Vogue Ball is now just three months away. And this year's event is set to welcome a special new commission which puts deaf and disability arts and artists at the heart of the action....


Full Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of Howard Brenton's THE SHADOW FACTORY Photo Full Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of Howard Brenton's THE SHADOW FACTORY
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2018

Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Samuel Hodges, today announces the full cast for the company's inaugural production at NST City the world premi re of Howard Brenton's The Shadow Factory, which Hodges directs. Veteran of stage and screen Anita Dobson joins the cast as Lady Cooper/Ma (Wic...


CNBC Transcript: T-Mobile US CEO John Legere and Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure Talk Merge Photo CNBC Transcript: T-Mobile US CEO John Legere and Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure Talk Merger
by Tori Hartshorn - April 30, 2018

The following is the unofficial transcript of a first on CNBC interview with T-Mobile US CEO John Legere and Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' (M-F 9AM - 11AM) today, Monday, April 30th. Watch video of the full interview on CNBC.com here!...


'First Take, Your Take' Viewer Contest Winners to Appear on ESPN This Month
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017

The two winners of the “First Take, Your Take” viewer contest will travel to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and Wednesday, Jan. 18, to receive the full backstage experience and join Stephen A. Smith , Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim on First Take on ESPN at 10 a.m. ET to deb...


Grammy-Winning Eliane Elias To Release MUSIC FROM MAN OF LA MANCHA Out 4/13 Photo Grammy-Winning Eliane Elias To Release MUSIC FROM MAN OF LA MANCHA Out 4/13
by Macon Prickett - March 12, 2018

Following her 2015 GRAMMY®-winning Made in Brazil and 2017's Latin GRAMMY®-winning Dance of Time, Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set for release on April 13, 2018, via Concord Jazz. Recorded with two different trios—one that finds the piano virtuoso accompanied by bassist Edd...


espnW to Present Full Slate of Original Content & Programming This March
by Caryn Robbins - March 01, 2017

Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month, and espnW will kick off ESPN's robust celebration with a full slate of dedicated original content and programming built around the theme of “Women Making History.”...


Hip-Hop/EDM Duo Price & Takis Drop Killer Track HAUNTED Photo Hip-Hop/EDM Duo Price & Takis Drop Killer Track HAUNTED
by Tori Hartshorn - April 06, 2018

Toronto-based hip-hop/EDM duo Price & Takis have released two versions of their lead single, 'Haunted', alongside the official music video today. After spending the past two years touring the EDM festival circuit and creating remixes that have amassed almost 200 million streams worldwide, Price & Ta...


What So Not Teams Up With Herizen On WE CAN BE FRIENDS Photo What So Not Teams Up With Herizen On WE CAN BE FRIENDS
by Tori Hartshorn - January 22, 2019

Australia's What So Not (Chris Emerson) is diving head first into 2019 by releasing a brand new collaboration with rising artist Herizen, titled “We Can Be Friends” (listen HERE)....


Empowering Moms Everywhere 'Being Happy Raising Happy' Photo Empowering Moms Everywhere 'Being Happy Raising Happy'
by Robert Diamond - April 24, 2018

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The Stephen A. Smith Show Returns to ESPN Radio's New York & LA Stations
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2017

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, The Stephen A. Smith Show will return to ESPN's owned and operated radio stations in Los Angeles – ESPN LA710 – and New York – 98.7FM. The same day, the two-hour program will debut on ESPN's SiriusXM Channel 80....


Wale Releases FREE LUNCH EP Photo Wale Releases FREE LUNCH EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 14, 2018

GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum Washington, D.C. MMG superstar and culture iconoclast Wale releases his brand-new Free Lunch EP today. ...


Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Final Studio Album: Soul of a Woman, Out 11/17 Photo Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Final Studio Album: Soul of a Woman, Out 11/17
by Emily Bruno - October 10, 2017

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album, Soul of a Woman, is a lush, orchestral masterpiece. A true testament to the life and career of Daptone's fearless leader and one of the world's greatest performers....


The Stephen A. Smith Show Returns to ESPN Radio's New York & LA Stations
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017

On Today, Jan. 17, The Stephen A. Smith Show will return to ESPN's owned and operated radio stations in Los Angeles – ESPN LA710 – and New York – 98.7FM. The same day, the two-hour program will debut on ESPN's SiriusXM Channel 80....


BWW Interview: Dave Koz Celebrate 20 Years of Christmas Tours with New CD Photo BWW Interview: Dave Koz Celebrate 20 Years of Christmas Tours with New CD
by Tory Gates - October 05, 2017

'...there was something about the saxophone that really connected with me. It became my sort of best friend and trusted ally, still to this day, it's right there for me all the time.'...


ESPN Grows Audience in Second Quarter, Plus Prime Time Up 10 Percent Photo ESPN Grows Audience in Second Quarter, Plus Prime Time Up 10 Percent
by Tori Hartshorn - July 06, 2018

ESPN Grows Audience in Second Quarter, Plus Prime Time Up 10 Percent...


ESPN Announces SUPER BOWL LI Coverage, Beginning 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017

ESPN will cover Super Bowl LI – Tom Brady and the New England Patriots vs. Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons – from various locations in Houston beginning Monday, January 30,...


Industry Interview: Get Situated with Damian Bazadona- President of Situation Interac Photo Industry Interview: Get Situated with Damian Bazadona- President of Situation Interactive!
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2017

Situation Interactive is a digital-first marketing agency that works with many of the world's leading arts, entertainment and media brands including Wicked the Musical, Major League Soccer, Bravo TV, and the Metropolitan Opera....


ESPN to Present 2017 NFL Draft Live from Philadelphia
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2017

ESPN will present the 2017 NFL Draft – the company's 38th consecutive draft telecast – live from the NFL Draft Theatre at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. Round 1 begins Thursday, April 27, at 8 p.m. ET...


2018 Indie Memphis Announces Annual Awards Photo 2018 Indie Memphis Announces Annual Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2018

 Indie Memphis Film Festival is pleased to announce this year's award recipients. This year's festival spanned from November 1st through November 5th and proudly boasted an extremely diverse roster of filmmakers, with fifty percent of the films in the Narrative Competition directed by female-identif...


ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM to Launch Comprehensive 24/7 College Sports Audio Channel Photo ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM to Launch Comprehensive 24/7 College Sports Audio Channel
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2017

ESPN and SiriusXM also announce five-year extension of their broadcasting agreement SiriusXM and ESPN are teaming up to deliver an exclusive 24/7 college sports channel, programmed by SiriusXM...


BWW Preview: Choreographer Pat Birch is Candid on New CANDIDE at City Opera, Opening January 6 at the Rose Theatre
by Richard Sasanow - January 04, 2017

Leonard Bernstein's CANDIDE has had more lives than that proverbial cat--the latest being New York City Opera's new take on it, opening on January 6 for a ten-performance run at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theatre. It is, once again, helmed by director Hal Prince and choreographer Pat Birch, who w...


VIDEO: Bedouine Performs 'One of These Days' on Late Night with Seth Meyers Photo VIDEO: Bedouine Performs 'One of These Days' on Late Night with Seth Meyers
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2018

Bedouine was the musical guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night. Watch her perform 'One of These Days' in the video below!...






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