Erin and Ben Napier love their small hometown of Laurel, Mississippi,
especially the old historical houses. Using found materials and old
textiles; they're keeping the character of these classic homes, but
giving them modern and affordable updates. From Erin's imaginative hand
sketches to Ben's custom handiwork, this couple is bringing Laurel's
homes back to life, and making sure their small town's future is as
bright as its past.
Planned Leicester Statue of Joe Orton Axed
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 29, 2022
A statue to commemorate murdered playwright Joe Orton has been scrapped. The Joe Orton Statue Appeal reached its target in 2019, having raised over £115,000 for the project. ...
Food Network & HGTV Wrap Production on Four Scripted Holiday Features For Discovery+
by Michael Major - August 17, 2022
Food Network and HGTV have wrapped production on four all-new holiday features that include cameos from top network talent including Ben and Erin Napier, Bobby Flay, Duff Goldman, and Hilary Farr. Food Network debuted its first-ever scripted feature, Candy Coated Christmas with Ree Drummond last Nov...
Chris Hamby Named Executive Director At Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2022
Chris Hamby has been named Executive Director of Theater Works. Hamby, the Theater Works artistic director the past 7 years, replaces former Managing Director Cate Hinkle who left the organization late last month....
Nate Gold Releases Energetic Debut Single 'Isabel'
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022
With their roaring synergy and a lifelong history of friendship, the collaboration was inevitable and came as second nature. After the song was recorded in Nate’s home studio in Manhattan New York, they fine-tuned the track through numerous virtual sessions to arrive at the final product. Listen ...
OHP Taps Into 90s Pop Madness with Metal Cover of SPICE GIRLS Mega-Hit 'Wannabe'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022
Israel born and LA based heavy rock artist OHP (OREN HALMUT) has invaded 90s pop nostalgia with his brutal #metalcover of mega-popular girls band SPICE GIRLS hit single, 'Wannabe'. Originally premiered on METAL INSIDER, is just the newest in the enigmatic artist's YouTube revelations, which fans sho...
HOME TOWN KICKSTART PRESENTED BY PEOPLE Delivers Strong First Season Performance For HGTV
by Michael Major - June 03, 2022
The six-episode season, which averaged a .51 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a .65 live plus three-day rating among W25-54, documented teams of top HGTV stars who provided emotional renovations to the homes of local heroes and completed marvelous community projects....
EXCLUSIVE! Photos/Video: First Look at THE STILL ROOM at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2022
Rogers Douglas Productions present the premiere of The Still Room, written by Sally Rogers (Hangmen, Cold Feet) which opens at Park Theatre from 1st June 2022. View the first photos and video from the production here!...
Ally Morgan's One-Woman Musical Mash-up Comes to The Sydney Comedy Festival This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2022
After a smash hit run of her one-woman cabaret Not Today at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ally Morgan returns to her home town with a hilarious new musical mash-up made just for the Sydney Comedy Festival....
CJ Solar Releases 'Hungover Enough'
by Michael Major - May 06, 2022
ListenCJ Solar today released “Hungover Enough,” the third song from his upcoming The Future’s Neon album on Raining Bacon Records. A rare piano-centered ballad from the country rocker, CJ wrote the emotional tune with Lydia Vaughan. Listen to the new single now!...
Rescheduled Dates Announced For THE STILL ROOM By Sally Rogers at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2022
Rogers Douglas Productions has announced casting and rescheduled dates for the upcoming premiere of The Still Room, written by Sally Rogers (Hangmen, Cold Feet) which opens at Park Theatre from 1st June 2022. ...
Pavel Sporcl Named Chairman Of The Jury Of The Kocian Violin Competition
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2022
The world's oldest violin competition for under-16s, the Kocian Violin Competition, has named Pavel Sporcl as Chairman Of The Jury for its 2022 edition. The competition is held each year in honour of the legendary Czech violinist Jaroslav Kocian, in Kocian's home town of Usti nad Orlici, near Pr...
Rufus Wainwright Brings To 'Unfollow The Rules Tour' To Massey Hall In May
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2022
On the heals of a successful UK band tour, Rufus Wainwright announces a new Massey Hall date, May 16, 2022 as part of his North American tour....
HGTV and Discovery+ Plan Spring Premieres for Eleven New Series Featuring Renovation Stars & Fan Favorite Experts
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022
Fun, breathtakingly creative renovations that showcase unbridled imagination and incredible home transformations are on tap for HGTV and discovery+ this spring. The network and streamer highlighted eleven new home series at today’s Television Critics Association (TCA) tour, including Lil Jon Wants...
THE DRY Starring Eric Bana Sets DVD & Blu-ray Release
by Michael Major - January 05, 2022
The Dry is directed by Robert Connolly (Balibo, Paper Planes) and co-written by Harry Cripps (“Supernova”) and Robert Connolly based on the book by Jane Harper. The film stars Eric Bana (Munich, The Other Boleyn Girl), Genevieve O'Reilly (Star Wars franchise), Keir O'Donnell (American Sniper) ...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2021
Brian Jordan Jr., who stars as Maurice Web on Tyler Perry’s hit BET series 'Sistas,” will premiere his new film, Georgia Sky at a special red carpet event on Thursday, December 16 in Atlanta, GA at The Foundry at Puritan Mills (916 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318)....
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY To Return to the UK as Part of International Tour
by Gigi Gervais - November 30, 2021
The award-winning smash-hit production of Girl From The North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, will embark on its first UK Tour following an opening 5-week season at 3Olympia Theatre Dublin from ...
Free Throw Announce 2022 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 15, 2021
Free Throw are excited to announce 2022 tour dates in support of their new album Piecing It Together, out now on Triple Crown Records. The dates include some shows that were postponed on their recent fall tour after a band member’s COVID diagnosis, including a home town show in Nashville at Exit/I...
Joanie Pallato's MY ORIGINAL PLAN Debuts At Venus Cabaret Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2021
Direct from her critically acclaimed appearance at New York's 'Pangea,' singer-songwriter, Joanie Pallatto, returns to her home town to continue the 'My Original Plan' celebration....
Fringe World Award-Winning Comedian Luke Bolland Is Back with A Brand New Show BUBBLE BOY
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2021
Award-winning comedian Luke Bolland will premiere his hilarious, brand new stand-up comedy show at Fringe World 2022, 'Luke Bolland: Bubble Boy'. The 5-star reviewed, FRINGE WORLD WA overall best comedy award-winning and sell-out act returns to help wash the bad taste of Covid from our mouths....
Live Music Events At The Belgrade This October
by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2021
This October, the Belgrade Theatre hosts an eclectic range of one night music events, as it heads into the autumn of Coventry's City of Culture year. ...
Local Girl Kaia China-Sawyer Will Make Her Professional Debut In CINDERELLA Panto
by Stephi Wild - September 03, 2021
Joining national treasure Amanda Barrie (Coronation Street, Carry On Cleo, Bad Girls) and returning for her third year running, Barnstaple's favourite Nicki French, is Eastenders star Jonny Labey as Prince Charming and Barnstaple's very own Cinderella, Kaia China-Sawyer....
Comedian Steve White Brings Hilarity To Delirious Comedy Club In Downtown Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2021
Delirious Comedy Club features professional, live standup comedy shows and is the only full-time comedy club in Downtown Las Vegas. White has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and stand-up shows including Comedy Central, Def Comedy Jam, An Evening at the Improv, and more. ...
HGTV Orders 20 New Episodes of HOME TOWN
by TV News Desk - August 09, 2021
The couple, who have more than one million followers on social media, will continue their mission to revitalize their small town one home at a time using Erin’s artistic vision and Ben’s woodworking prowess....
Cali Roots Announces Welcome Back Concert August 28th at Monterey Fairgrounds
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021
The concert is a celebration of both the festival and bringing live music back to the fairgrounds, the festival's home since the inception of the event over 11 years ago....
Epix Renews Dramedy BRIDGE AND TUNNEL for Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021
The series features a stellar ensemble cast including Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery), Caitlin Stasey (Reign, Please Like Me), Gigi Zumbado (9-1-1, Criminal Minds, Scream), JanLuis Castellanos (13 Reasons Why, Marvel’s Runways), Brian Muller (The Deuce, Madame Secretary, The Good...
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