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CONCILIATION Comes to Fertile Ground Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Playwright, author and actor David Fuks' latest play, “Conciliation” will receive a staged reading next month at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.

VIDEO: Bravo Shares First Look at Kandi Burruss' SWV & XSCAPE: THE QUEENS OF R&B Series
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2023

SWV (Sisters With Voices), featuring Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” George and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons. Mega-successful R&B quartet XSCAPE, features Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and siblings LaTocha Scott-Bivens and Tamika Scott. This six-part limited series puts fans in a VIP front-row seat. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: We TV Shares HIP HOP HOMICIDES New Investigative Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022

Featuring an exclusive interview from his mentor, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the premiere episode is Pop Smoke…gunned down in the Hollywood Hills in what was first labeled a “robbery gone wrong”... but the scene lacked the usual signs of forced entry and ransacking associated with those crimes. Watch the new video trailer now!

BWW Feature: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SANTANA at House Of Blues Adds Shows, Celebrates 10 Years.
by Debbie Hall - May 25, 2022

Carlos Santana’s Greatest Hits Live Las Vegas residency celebrates 10 Years at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

Karen Dalton IN MY OWN TIME Documentary to Premiere in Theaters
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2021

Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses new interviews or interviews to share Dalton's life.

BWW Interview: Martin Biallas Bringing MICHELANGELO'S SISTINE CHAPEL To The World
by Gil Kaan - Sep 24, 2021

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION featuring full-sized replicas of Michelangelo’s timeless frescos from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel has reached Los Angeles for the first time. Audiences can view Michelangelo’s masterpieces up close, closer than in the actual Sistine Chapel. Had the chance to chat with Martin Biallas, SEE Attractions’ CEO and producer of THE EXHIBITION, on some behind-the-scenes details of putting THE EXHIBITION together.

WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE Debuts July 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 7, 2021

To coincide with the 22nd anniversary of the festival, MUSIC BOX: WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE debuts FRIDAY, JULY 23, (9:00 – 10:50 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Spotlight on HAMILTON: Catching Up with Jonathan Groff
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2020

Take a deep dive into the career of Jonathan Groff, both before and after his Tony-nominated turn in as King George III!

Woodstock 50 Festival is Cancelled
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2019

According to CNN, the Woodstock 50 festival has been cancelled.

Woodstock Director Recalls Memorable Hendrix Performance On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2019

WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION director, Barak Goodman, is Tom Needham's exclusive guest this Thursday at 6 pm on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM.

PBS to Air WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 25, 2019

In August 1969, half a million young people from all walks of life journeyed from every corner of the country to a dairy farm in upstate New York for a concert unprecedented in scope and influence. Woodstock examines the tumultuous decade that led to those three historic days — years that saw the nation deeply divided by Vietnam and racial, generational and sexual politics — through the voices of those who were present for the event that would become the defining moment of the counterculture revolution. In conjunction with the 50th anniversary, Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation, directed by Barak Goodman, written by Goodman and Don Kleszy, and produced by Goodman and Jamila Ephron, premieres Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, pbs.org and the PBS Video App.

Henry Diltz And Mick Rock Appear to In Conversation
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2019

After the wild success of its previous sold-out tours, Morrison Hotel Gallery is announcing the return of its popular Behind the Lens series, this time featuring celebrated music photographers Henry Diltz  and Mick Rock, at the Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:30PM.

Woodstock 50 Announces Brian Cadd
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 20, 2019

Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Fair announced the official line-up of its three-day 50th anniversary celebration today including our very own Brian Cadd, one of only two Australian artists on the bill.

John Fogerty Returns to Woodstock 50 Years Later
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 20, 2019

Announced this evening at a special Woodstock press conference, JOHN FOGERTYwill join in the celebration for Woodstock 50, appearing at the legendary festival's anniversary event, 50 years after signing on as the FIRST artist at the original festival.  

New Blues Festival Nominated In Charity Award Category At Fest Forums
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018

The New Blues Festival is nominated in the Charity Category at Fest Forums, taking place Wednesday, November 14 through Friday, November 16 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront (formerly the Fess Parker Resort) in Santa Barbara. Winners will be chosen at a ceremony on Friday, November 16 by an esteemed Board of Advisors that includes names such as Michael Lang, Co-Creator of Woodstock Musical Concert/Promoter, Producer, and Artistic Manager; Maureen Ford, President, National & Festival Sales at Live Nation; and Steve Knopper, Contributing Editor at Rolling Stone Magazine. 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Tickets/Info: http://www.festforums.com/2018-home.

Billy Joel, Chuck D and More To Present At 11/8 Long Island Hall of Fame Ceremony
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 1, 2018

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) has announced some of the very special presenters who will help induct the 2018 class during a red-carpet gala and ceremony taking place November 8, 2018 at The Space at Westbury (250 Post Avenue, Westbury, New York). Presenters this year include six-time Grammy Award winner Billy Joel, VP of Columbia Records and the man who signed Michael Jackson - Ron Alexenburg, Senior Director of Music Programming at SIRIUSXM - Lou Simon, The Cowsills, Chuck D & DJ Chuck Chillout, Jackie (Jokeman) Martling, and Live Nation Promoter Christian McKnight, with more to be confirmed.

Billy Joel, Chuck D Announced as Presenters for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 22, 2018

Today, the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) has announced some of the very special presenters who will help induct the 2018 class during a red-carpet gala and ceremony taking place November 8, 2018 at The Space at Westbury (250 Post Avenue, Westbury, New York). Presenters this year include six-time Grammy Award winner Billy Joel, VP of Columbia Records and the man who signed Michael Jackson - Ron Alexenburg, Senior Director of Music Programming at SIRIUSXM - Lou Simon, The Cowsills, Chuck D & DJ Chuck Chillout, Jackie (Jokeman) Martling, and Live Nation Promoter Christian McKnight, with more to be confirmed.

Long Island Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 25, 2018

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) proudly announced their 2018 inductees - a diverse array of performers, groups, music industry leaders and venues that have made significant contributions to Long Island's rich music history.

VH1's Record Breaking Phenomenon Continues with the Return of LOVE & HIP HOP: HOLLYWOOD
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 19, 2018

On the heels of VH1's industry leading eleven consecutive quarters of year over year ratings growth, the best streak among entertainment networks in all of television, comes the return of Monday night cable's #1 unscripted franchise 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood' on Monday, July 23rd at 8:00PM ET/PT.

Discovery, Inc. Announces Rebrand of Its Auto Enthusiast Joint Venture to Motor Trend Group
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 10, 2018

Drawing on the power of the most trusted brand in automotive media, Discovery, Inc. announced today that its auto-related consolidated joint venture, previously called The Enthusiast Network, will now become Motor Trend Group, effective immediately. As part of this rebrand, Velocity, America's #1 television destination for automotive fans, will also be rebranded Motor Trend Network in Fall 2018. The JV's Motor Trend OnDemand digital product, the #1 direct-to-consumer offering for auto enthusiasts, will continue to be available to consumers on mobile and connected devices as the Motor Trend App, and available online at MotorTrend.com.