SOLO MUST DIE: A Musical Parody Premieres at Hudson Backstage 5/4
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 19, 2018
Stidley Theatricals presents the world premiere of 'SOLO MUST DIE: A Musical Parody' * with book by Jordan Stidham & Ari Stidham, music and lyrics by Hughie Stone Fish and Ari Stidham, directed by Ari Stidham, produced by Steven Brandon. In an untold adventure somewhere in between 'A New Hope' and 'The Empires Strikes Back,' Han Solo crash lands in Cloud City and is torn between his smuggler past and his new status as a galactic hero, as he sings and dances his troubles away, all while trying to make it out alive. The play runs May 4 through May 27 at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
BET Networks Powers Black Influence with Slate of New Original Scripted Series, Culture-Defining Specials & All-Star Talent
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 17, 2018
BET Networks announced today its upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year programming slate. Now, more than ever, black culture is powering every area of mainstream from politics and social media to music and fashion. As the #1 Cable Network for African American viewers 18-49 for 17 consecutive years, BET is omnipresent in its influence of all aspects of pop culture with new original series and specials, featuring some of Hollywood's biggest stars and influencers, both in front and behind the camera. From Dwayne Johnson, T.I., Will Packer, En Vogue, SWV, Salt, Pepa, Spinderella, Swizz Beatz, Tracey Edmonds and more, BET is raising the bar on premium programming content and will deliver 21% more original programming than last year. From engaging new provocative series, to culture-defining mega-specials, BET continues to entertain, empower and engage its audiences.
Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, & Ed Sheeran Lead the 2018 Billboard Music Awards Nominations with 15 Each
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 17, 2018
dick clark productions and NBC today announced nominees for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards," which will honor the year's most successful artists in 57 categories of music. Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran lead the pack with 15 nominations each, followed by Post Malone with 13, Imagine Dragons with 11, Drake with 9 and Justin Bieber and Cardi B with 8. The "2018 Billboard Music Awards" will broadcast LIVE coast to coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.
STAPLES Center Concert Line-Ups Announced for BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented by Coca-Cola
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 11, 2018
BET NETWORKS and AEG have announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 6th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola taking place June 21-24. This year's line-up of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today's hottest artists including Chris Brown, SZA, Rae Sremmurd, Ferg, Nipsey Hussle, Playboi Carti, LL Cool J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Kamaiyah, Ella Mai and Wondagurl. Additional STAPLES Center performers will be announced soon.
Carly Robyn Green Returns To Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill Jazz, 4/18
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 11, 2018
Herb Alpert's premiere jazz venue, VIBRATO GRILL JAZZ, presents the return of BMG recording artist and songwriter Carly Robyn Green on April 18, 2018. Her adult-contemporary / smooth jazz repertoire includes fresh takes on American Songbook standards, stylized renditions of contemporary classics, and original love songs co-written with Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn.
Lil Dicky Announces Debut Australian and New Zealand Shows This July
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 3, 2018
Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are elated to announce that multi-platinum artist Lil Dicky will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this July. The LA-based rapper will be stopping by Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, bringing with him a highly entertaining show that could only come from his sharp mind.
Multi-Platinum R&B Singer Chris Brown Announces HEARTBREAK ON A FULL MOON TOUR
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 27, 2018
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer and performer Chris Brown is returning to the stage with the announcement of his Heartbreak On A Full Moon Tourtoday. He will be joined by hip-hop and R&B rising stars and some of today's hottest acts with very special guest 6lack, and including H.E.R. and Rich the Kid.
Past Winners Will Serve as Advisers for the Coaches During the Knockout Rounds Beginning 4/2 on THE VOICE
by Tori Hartshorn
- Mar 27, 2018
For the first time ever, 'Voice' coaches Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton have recruited those who know best how to navigate and win the competition to advise their artists - former 'Voice' champions! Winners Cassadee Pope, Jordan Smith, Chris Blue and Chloe Kohanski will serve as advisers for the coaches during the Knockout Rounds on NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series 'The Voice,' beginning Monday, April 2 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT)
Past Winners Will Serve As Advisors For Coaches During Knockout Rounds of THE VOICE
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 27, 2018
For the first time ever, "Voice" coaches Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton have recruited those who know best how to navigate and win the competition to advise their artists - former "Voice" champions! Winners Cassadee Pope, Jordan Smith, Chris Blue and Chloe Kohanski will serve as advisers for the coaches during the Knockout Rounds on NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice," beginning Monday, April 2 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).
DJ Khaled and Get Schooled Announce New Scholarship under Major Keys Campaign
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 23, 2018
Get Schooled national spokesperson and hip-hop mogul DJ Khaled today joined Viacom to announce Key to Social Change, an initiative that will empower high school and college students to make a positive impact in their communities through social media. Organized under the Major Keys campaign, which assists students in securing a college education, Key to Social Change launches April 2, 2018, and will award more than $20,000 in scholarships to select participants.
House And Hip Hop Converge at The Dance Center This April
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 13, 2018
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, partnering with national and local community organizations, artist practitioners and scholars, continues its B-Series, a biannual celebration of hip hop and street dance, with Under 1 Roof: A House & Hip-Hop Convergence featuring B-Bout It, a street-dance jam and battle. Partnering with Kuumba Lynx, Urbanized Music, BraveSoul Movement, Modern Dance Music Research and Archiving Foundation, New Rhythm Arts Center and The Community Schools Program, the B-Series presents a mini hip-hop and street dance festival featuring presentations, workshops, dialogue sessions and a community dance jam and competition.
AFSHeeN's UNCRAZY Dance Remix by Lulleaux Out Now
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 1, 2018
After receiving an overwhelming positive response to the late 2017 release of 'Uncrazy' and 'Uncrazy (Acoustic)', AFSHeeN & Rebecca Ferguson recruited talented Dutch producer Lulleaux to add a deep house twist to the track.
LA Based Multi-Instrumentalist Joel Taylor Releases New Single GIVE MYSELF AWAY
by Macon Prickett
- Feb 16, 2018
Joel Taylor - the Sydney-born, LA based multi-instrumentalist described as 'a masterfully talented singer and songwriter' by PopDust -has released the new single, 'Give Myself Away.' This song is the follow up to 2017's double single, Two Sides, and gives listeners a taste of what's to come when his debut EP is released later this year.
|
|