VIVIAN REED will debut her new show "Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop" at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 PM. Reed is back to display her rare vocal ability to powerfully deliver songs in a variety of genres. The evening is packed with her unique arrangements of well-known music from an eclectic group of songwriters, such as Lionel Richie, Steve Winwood, Brenda Russell, Alan Jay Lerner, and Stevie Wonder. Her energy and passion are accompanied by conductor James Davis on piano, leading an all-star quintet.
Following a critically-acclaimed, sold out world premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, global event distributor Trafalgar Releasing today announced plans to bring Between Me and My Mind, a feature-length documentary chronicling the life and music of Trey Anastasio, to movie theaters across North America for a one-night engagement on July 17.
VidCon, the world's largest celebration of online video and digital creators, today announced a new partnership with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. The partnership will further highlight and celebrate some of the world's biggest digital talent and rising stars from the LGBTQ+ community during the tenth anniversary of VidCon US set for July 10-13, 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, we follow the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances.
Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian West, Travis Scott, Trevor Noah, and La La Anthony hosted Up&Down's 6th annual Met Gala after-party with owner Richie Akiva.
Sylvester Stallone. Elle Fanning. George Clooney-and Kansas City Artist Hasna Sal! These "stars" will all be in Cannes, France during the 72nd Cannes Film Festival that gets under way in France May 14 continuing through May 25.
Today Kehlani has introduced a new remix of one of her latest singles “Nights Like This” ft Ty Dolla $ign by the London based electronic duo, HONNE. “Nights Like This” ft Ty Dolla $ign (HONNE Remix) is now available at all DSPs and streaming services here. The original track has also recently been certified gold by the RIAA.
The Recording Academy Board of Trustees has appointed Deborah Dugan as the next President/CEO of the Recording Academy, the leading society of performers, musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals, and the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards®. The appointment was announced today by John Poppo, Chair of the Board.
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its thrilling 210th season with the award-winning Broadway hit, LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL. Directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, the high-energy musical begins previews on May 14, opens May 22, and continues through July 14.
Vevo announces the release of The Strumbellas' live performances of 'I'll Wait' and 'The Party' off their new album Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake, released March 29, 2019 via Glassnote, was recorded on the band's home turf in Kingston and Toronto, Ontario, and is a musical step forward from the to-the-rafters scrappy folk aesthetic of their earlier work. For the album, The Strumbellas, made up of Simon Ward (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), David Ritter (keys), Jeremy Drury (drums/percussion), Isabel Ritchie (strings), Jon Hembrey (electric guitar) and Darryl James (bass), teamed up with producer Tim Pagnotta (Walk the Moon, Elle King) and co-producer Brian Phillips, with the goal to capture the electricity of their live show with a decidedly more stylistic upbeat bent.
Today, Afro-Swedish singer Sabina Ddumba, who rose to stardom in Sweden and breaking ground internationally, has just released her explosive new track and video for 'Blow My Mind” featuring Mr Eazi via Warner Music Sweden/Warner Bros. Records. With both of her parents born in Uganda, Sabina's music is defined by her roots; on “Blow My Mind” she intertwines words of adoration over alluring production tinged with a Ugandan-inspired rhythm. Directed by Manuel Concha, the gorgeously shot video, which premiered this morning on Billboard, revolves around Sabina's dancing and channels the vibrant aesthetic of the early aughts. Accompanying Sabina on “Blow My Mind” is Nigerian sensation Mr Eazi, a stalwart on the Afrobeats scene championed by the likes of Diplo and Wizkid. “Blow My Mind” was penned by Sabina with the accompaniment of MNEK (Rudimental, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Zara Larsson, Julia Michaels, Anne Marie) and TMS (G-Eazy, Emeli Sande, Dua Lipa, Jess Glynne, Ella Henderson). Check out the track now and stay tuned for more from Sabina Ddumba.
Today, The Regrettes share their electric new track“Dress Up,” the latest taste of their highly-anticipated sophomore album due out this summer via Warner Bros. Records. Leading up to the forthcoming release, the band will embark on a North American headline tour this summer, plus KROQ Weenie Roast, Life Is Beautiful Festival, and Summer Sonic in Japan, following more than 25 European arena shows as direct support for Twenty One Pilots earlier this year. Check out a full list of dates below and stay tuned for more album details to be announced very soon.
Royal & Derngate Northampton has announced full cast and creative team for the venue's world premiere of The Pope. This new play from Anthony McCarten, the 2019 Golden Globe and BAFTA-winning, and 2019 Oscar nominated writer of Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory Of Everything and Darkest Hour, will star Anton Lesser (Game Of Thrones, The Crown, Wolf Hall, Endeavour) as Pope Benedict and Nicholas Woodeson (Baptiste, The Danish Girl, Death of Stalin, Taboo) as Pope Francis and will feature original music composed by BRIT, Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Anne Dudley (Elle, American History X, The Full Monty, Poldark). Faith Alabi (Belleville, Donmar Warehouse; Hamlet, Talawa) and Lynsey Beauchamp (Britannia, Einstein) play the roles of Sister Sophia and Sister Brigitta respectively.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, proudly presented Shrek: The Musical Jr. at the beautiful Off-Broadway Riverside Theatre. Talented actors, ages 7-13, brought these beloved characters to life in four stellar performances.
The Apollo Theater Salon Series in partnership with Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre (NBT) presented two special performances of the new musical WiLDFLOWER on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Apollo Theater Soundstage. WiLDFLOWER, a full-length musical with book, music and lyrics by Jason Michael Webb and Lelund Durond Thompson, featured Broadway stars Tshidi Manye (The Lion King) and Quentin Earl Darrington (Once on this Island) performing before a packed house on both night.
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents. Their newfound freedom will be fun... but it will also be very dangerous. As they struggle to figure out what has happened to them and how to get home, they must establish order and form alliances if they want to survive.
Originally presented as part of Old 505 Theatre's 2016 Fresh Works Program, Patina Productions is thrilled to present THE POOR KITCHEN by Daniela Giorgi. This beautiful new Australian play is coming to boutique performance venue, Limelight on Oxford in Darlinghurst for a three week season. THE POOR KITCHEN will be staged in the newly established Limelight Downstairs, playing 8 26 May 2019.
The cast of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will include Jamar Brathwaite (Ensemble), Danielle Brooks (Beatrice), Grantham Coleman(Benedick), Chuck Cooper (Leonato), Javen Crosby (Ensemble), Denzel Fields (Ensemble), Jeremie Harris (Claudio), Tayler Harris (Ensemble), Erik Laray Harvey (Antonio/Verges), Kai Heath (Messenger), Daniel Croix Henderson (Balthasar), Tyrone Mitchell Henderson (Friar Francis/Sexton), Tiffany Denise Hobbs (Ursula), Lateefah Holder (Dogberry), LaWanda Hopkins (Dancer), Billy Eugene Jones (Don Pedro), Margaret Odette (Hero), Hubert Point-Du Jour (Don John), William Roberson (Ensemble), Jaime Lincoln Smith (Borachio), Jazmine Stewart(Ensemble), Khiry Walker (Conrade/Ensemble), Olivia Washington (Margaret), and Latra A. Wilson (Dancer).