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As a part of Disney's new streaming service, Disney has announced plans for its High School Musical TV series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Disney's unnamed subscription service is expected to launch in late 2019. 

On this last night's episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Jimmy discovers something incredible about Ariana Grande's iconic ponytail.

Atlantic recording group Why Don't We have announced details for their most extensive North American headline tour to date. Set for spring 2019, the cross-country trek begins March 20that Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, AZ and travels through April (see attached itinerary). Highlights include stops at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (March 22nd) and the famed Radio City Music Hall in New York City (April 5th).  General on-sale begins this Saturday, September 8th.  For complete details and ticket availability, please see whydontwemusic.com.

Atlantic recording group Why Don't We has released their highly anticipated, debut full length album, 8 LETTERS.  Arriving overnight, the album immediately shot to #1 on iTunes' Overall Album chart ahead of artists like Ariana Grande, Drake, and BTS.  8 LETTERS is available now at all music retailers and streaming services.  Download/stream HERE.

BBC Music announces Ariana Grande At the BBC - a world-exclusive show coming to BBC One in the autumn, presented by Davina McCall.

From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasting Aretha Franklin's funeral service in its entirety beginning Friday, August 31 at 10 AM ET on BET, BET Her and BET.com

YouTube Originals and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B)  announced international singer/songwriter/producer NE-YO is returning to their groundbreaking hit original dance drama STEP UP: HIGH WATER, alongside new cast members Ashley Greene (Twilight); Dancer/Choreographer Jeremy Copeland; and multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross who is set to guest star as himself. Todrick Hall will also make a cameo playing himself. JaQuel Knight will choreograph episode three as well as make a cameo playing himself.  Series regulars Singer/Actress Naya Rivera and Actor/Comedian Faizon Love will also return for season two. The first episode of season one of Step Up: High Water boasts over 27M views.   Production for the 10-episode, hour long series is currently underway in Atlanta, GA. STEP UP: HIGH WATER will premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.

Emily Morrone is authentic. Her new EP 'My Way,' out TODAY, is the perfect example of her own personal evolution in music. Released to coincide with her live performance at Bloomington PRIDE, 'My Way,' a 7-track EP, puts on display an extensive amount of growth since April alone; her last EP, 'Blooming,' was released just 4 months ago. But 'My Way' showcases a new passion for this young alternative pop vocalist; live looping, as a one-woman band. This record, compared to her last, switches from an acoustic-driven singer-songwriter persona to an upfront alt pop-R&B-synth-based mixture, one that's all her own (literally), as he brings these songs to life in her live performances, which feature a MIDI keyboard, her acoustic guitar, and her voice, all looped through a simple pedal. Her transformation came naturally as she continued to expand her knowledge on the software program Logic, but with 'My Way,' she successfully translates her live performances to recorded tracks, giving listeners a collection of tracks that perfectly exemplify who Emily Morrone is as an artist now. About the release of 'My Way,'

The West End Lounge and producer Ian Connor played host on Sunday, August 19, 2018 to the world premiere cabaret of The Early Night Show LIVE! created, written, directed and performed by Joshua Turchin and Mckayla Twiggs. The young comedy duo drew lots of laughs and applause throughout their cabaret featuring music, sketch comedy, improv, and special guests. 

Grammy Award®-nominated, multiplatinum, record-breaking superstar ARIANA GRANDE's highly anticipated fourth studio album, Sweetener, is available now via Republic Records.  The album debuted at #1 in over 90 countries on the iTunes Album Chart.  Sweetener includes three previously released tracks, "No Tears Left To Cry" now officially certified RIAA PLATINUM, "The Light Is Coming", and current second single "God Is A Woman".

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The 2018 MTV 'VMAs' aired live from Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT across MTV's global network of channels in more than 180 countries and territories, reaching more than half a billion households around the world.

GRAMMY award-winning DJ/producer David Guetta's recent collaboration “Don't Leave Me Alone” (link) featuring Anne-Marie has reached 30 million streams worldwide in just 3 short weeks. In celebration, the official music video directed by Hannah Lux David arrives today  which marks her most recent music video directed for David following “Hey Mama” ft. Nicki Minaj which has amassed 1 billion views – among her music videos for Ariana Grande, Halsey, Demi Lovato, and Lil Wayne.

Rising pop group Why Don't We has unveiled the official music video for “8 Letters,” the title track off of their highly anticipated, debut full length album.  The cinematic clip can be viewed at Why Don't We's YouTube channel, which boasts over 2 million subscribers and counting.   8 LETTERS is available for pre-order now and will arrive at all digital music retailers and streaming services on August 31st via Atlantic Records.

On September 13, Pandora (NYSE:P), the largest streaming music provider in the U.S., will host a live celebration with top Pop music talent in the heart of Los Angeles. Pandora Presents: Pop Coast Hits will feature performances by GRAMMY award winner Meghan Trainor, record-breaking singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha, breakout group Why Don't We, and a special performance by Madison Beer. Fans can RSVP now for free event admission at City Market Social House.

Aspire Performing Arts Company (PAC) is pleased to announce that it recently received nine awards and an additional 28 nominations from National Youth Arts (NYA).

Today, Ariana Grande released her highly-anticipated fourth studio album, sweetener. The fifteen-track album includes features from Missy Elliott, Pharell, and Nicki Minaj. Listen to the full album below!

According to Variety, Ariana Grande had only been scheduled to perform a comedy skit during her appearance on The Tonight Show.

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