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The fourth annual FilmTwo Initiative launches today in LA to support the career sustainability of thirteen artists developing their second features. FilmTwo encompasses two days of focused programming, including a writing workshop (led by Joan Tewkesbury), industry mentoring sessions, and one-on-one story meetings, kicking off a year of tailored creative and tactical support as part of the Institute's continuum of support for artists at key inflection points in their careers. The FilmTwo Initiative is supported by Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.

Carly Rae Jepsen Drops New Music Video For NOW THAT I FOUND YOU

Swedish singer-songwriter Clara Mae returns today with her new single “Lost,” available now alongside a Madeline Kate Kann-directed visual companion. The Anton Rundberg-produced track (Carly Rae Jepsen, Galantis) marks a triumphant return for the in-demand songstress, who is due to release her forthcoming sophomore EP later this year. This month will also see Clara hitting the road supporting singer-songwriter Ella Vos on her North American tour, kicking off March 21st in Seattle, WA and running through end April, before heading overseas to perform as special guest on singer-producer Alex Aiono's #Fun23 tour.

Taken By Trees Shares Björn Yttling (Peter Bjorn and John) Remix Of George Michael CARELESS WHISPER Cover with Paste

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announces an initial line-up of guest artists for its 36th Birthday Gala, Hat Full of Stars: The Songs of Cyndi Lauper on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops. The festive evening honors Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning music icon Cyndi Lauper in addition to corporate honoree media executive Ken Lowe, founder of Scripps Networks and Discovery Board Member.

Today, pop innovator MARINA has released a brand new track, 'Superstar', the second offering from her eagerly anticipated fourth studio album 'LOVE + FEAR' and a song that has been surrounded by excitement since MARINA teased the title in 2018.

Dublin-born producer EMBRZ has released his new single 'Last Thread' featuring the vocal talents of South London vocalist Huntar.

Carly Rae Jepsen today has dropped two brand new singles, called NOW THAT I FOUND YOU and NO DRUG LIKE ME. These tracks are a follow up to her late 2018 release of the single PARTY FOR ONE. 

The Emmy® Award-winning Queer Eye returns ready to transform the stylistically challenged and into hip and happening savants at the hands of the Fab Five. This season, these fearless ambassadors of taste are headed to Kansas City to bring their infectious brand of self-love, confidence and encouragement to a whole new roster of heroes.

The National Basketball Association (NBA)announced today that 2019 GRAMMY®Award-nominated artist and North Carolina native J. Cole will take the court in his home state to headline the 2019 NBA All-Star Game halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Before the game, Meek Mill will take the stage for an exciting opening and entertaining introduction of the All-Star teams, followed by GRAMMY® Award winner and Charlotte-born Anthony Hamilton performing the U.S. national anthem.  Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will perform the Canadian national anthem. The 68th NBA All-Star Game begins at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and will be seen by fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages.  

Now, Now are thrilled to announce their upcoming co-headline tour with Foxing this April and May. The new dates follow an earlier west coast run this January and February with Hippo Campus, and extend upon the band's already significant touring in support of their critically acclaimed album SAVED, which won inclusion on multiple Best of 2018 album and single lists at publications including FADER, GQ, NPR Music, Billboard, Idolator, and many others. Tickets for the headline run are available now via a special artist pre-sale (http://bit.ly/FoxingNowNow) that will include a limited number of pre-sale tickets and bundles that included a limited edition signed silkscreen poster featuring both bands. All tour dates and additional on-sale information is below, with more dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

Thao Nguyen of the band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down debuts as the new guest host of Song Exploder today. Her first episode as host features Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hozier and legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples. In the episode, Hozier breaks down his hit song “Take Me to Church,” and Staples tells the story of how she got involved with Hozier's 2018 song “Nina Cried Power”—listen here. 

Danish Songwriter and Producer Jonas Jeberg is celebrating his #1 U.S.  Pop, Alternative and Hot AC Radio hit “High Hopes” this week, a song that he co-wrote and produced for Panic! At The Disco, a first for any Danish, Artist, Writer or Producer in history.  The international hit has also garned a Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. 

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with Swedish songwriter Noonie Bao who has written hits for artists including Camila Cabello, David Guetta and Zedd & Alessia Cara.

Hrishikesh Hirway, creator, producer and host of Song Exploder, the acclaimed podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made, reveals today Thao Nguyen of the band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down will guest host the podcast for the 2019 year. Starting January 9, 2019 Nguyen will begin hosting the podcast that remains one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Stepping down from his role as host, which he has held since the podcast debuted on January 1, 2014, Hirway will assume an Executive Producer role, with AssociateProducer Christian Koons moving into the Producer role.

Ashley Loren will be making her solo debut at The Cutting Room on November 12, 2018 in New York City. The singer, actor, and songwriter will lend her powerhouse voice to pop covers, theatre hits, and original songs in an intimate lounge setting.

On December 5 Town Hall will host The Ally Coalition's Fifth Annual Talent Show, a night that channels the power of music and comedy toward equality.  The evening will benefit organizations serving queer and trans youth, including New Alternatives for LGBTQ Youth in New York City.  This year's event will feature performances from musicians Andrew Dost, Bleachers, Hayley Kiyoko, Lana Del Rey, Mitski, Regina Spektor, Rostam, with comedians Jacqueline Novak and Sasheer Zamata - more special guests to be announced in the coming weeks. Ticketmaster and Spotify Ticket Pre-sales are live today, with tickets on sale to the general public Wednesday, November 7 at 1pm ET. 

Frontier Touring is delighted to announce that millennial popstar Charli XCX will perform a very special all ages party at Metro Theatre in Sydney on Tuesday 23 October exclusively playing tracks from her Pop 2 and Number 1 Angel mixtapes.

Every great film needs great music. Today, the Whistler Film Festival (WFF) issued the call for artists to participate in the fifth consecutive WFF Music Showcase during the 2018 Festival (November 28 to December 2). The opportunity will include evening performances as well as pre-scheduled meetings with industry music supervisors.

Not that I have a thing for gossip (I do), but I was struck a few years ago by news that one particular sort-of-friend of mine had been relentlessly cheating on his boyfriend of a thousand years, and I'm not sure even now if the boyfriend ever found out.