The Unsigned Only Music Competition, geared toward musical artists who are unsigned to a major record label or its affiliates, announced its 2015 winners today. The competition recognizes the best in up-and-coming artists worldwide and acts as a benchmark for excellence in contemporary music. Winners were selected from 7,000 entries from all over the world and represent musical genres in contemporary music. More than $100,000 in cash and prizes is awarded to a total of 26 winners. The winning songs can be heard at http://www.unsignedonly.com/winners.
Judges include: Aimee Mann; Dustin Lynch; The Killers; David Crowder; Robert Smith (The Cure); Ray Wylie Hubbard; Aaron Shust; Lucero; Kelly Price; Colt Ford; Frank Foster; Rapsody; Kool And The Gang; Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Kyle Anderson (Senior Writer, Entertainment weekly); Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Shirley Halperin (Music Editor, Billboard and Hollywood Reporter); Hardeep Phull (Music Critic, New York Post), and many more.
The 2015 Grand Prize goes to Australian (California-born) Jared Porter and New Zealander Kaylee Bell for their acclaimed duet and co-written song, "Pieces." In addition to winning $10,000 in cash and $20,000 in merchandise and services, Porter and Bell also receive the opportunity to be mentored by the top echelon of record company professionals, including Presidents and top-level executives from Atlantic, Warner Bros., Sony Music Nashville, RCA, Capitol, Big Machine, Roc Nation, Vanguard, Sugar Hill, and American Recordings
In the video below, watch some of the most memorable on and off-screen moments from the film, spliced with cast reminiscences featuring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, the late Philip Seymor Hoffman, and more!
Vienna, Austria Sept 22nd, 2015 - Vienna, the music capital of the world, will once again be in the spotlight with the Hollywood in Vienna gala, taking place at the historic Vienna Concert Hall on October 16, 2015. Many Hollywood & Broadway Stars will attend and perform at the red-carpet event. Apart from Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning Guest of Honor James Newton Howard ('The Hunger Games', 'Maleficent', 'The Dark Knight'), Hollywood in Vienna is excited to welcome composer Richard Bellis (Stephen Kings 'IT') plus another thirty Hollywood guests and international media representatives. ORF (Austrian Radio Broadcasting) will broadcast the gala, for the third time, in 35 countries worldwide.
Vienna, the music capital of the world, will once again be in the spotlight with the Hollywood in Vienna gala, taking place at the historic Vienna Concert Hall on October 16, 2015.
I grew up watching the MUPPET BABIES, loving the whimsy of the odd, but relatable creatures (although always frustrated that we couldn't see Nanny's face). Then, MUPPETS TONIGHT debuted during my freshman year of high school and I started to really understand the joys of a variety show (only later for that to be enhanced by finding clips of THE MUPPET SHOW on YouTube). Also, I adored 2011's big screen THE MUPPETS; in fact “Man or Muppet” is still in heavy rotation on my iTunes. So anytime there is a new addition to the Muppets Universe, my inner-child takes notice. However, as details of their new TV show (also confusingly called THE MUPPETS) started being revealed, that inner child began to feel left out. The idea was to reinvent the Muppets in a more real-life, adult sitcom; yes, a real-life, adult sitcom, starring felt puppets.
The Unsigned Only Music Competition, geared toward musical artists who are unsigned to a major record label or its affiliates, announced its 2015 winners today.
Lionsgate just released a brand-new poster for THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 today (August 24) to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the book being published, along with the caption, 'When Snow falls, the Mockingjay will rise.' Check it out in all its beauty below!
Two-time Emmy Award-nominee Mandy Moore will spice up the FANTASY stage by choreographing the show's new opening number. Moore, best known for her unforgettable work and role as a guest judge on the hit television series "So You Think You Can Dance," is a world-class director, choreographer and dancer. She will travel to Las Vegas to teach the FANTASY ladies a new routine set to a mash-up of Little Mix's "Salute" and Jordin Sparks' "I Am Woman."
Ruskin Group Theatre's world premiere of Sneaky Ole Time makes for a delightful, easy-breezy, light-hearted two hours filled with clever songs by Grammy-winning writer Paul Overstreet and solid performances by its cast of nine triple-threats. Michael Myers directs his talented ensemble at a steady, easy-going pace. Providing strong musical support, musical director Cliff Wagner leads the nicely laid-back Halfway Home House Band.
Patrick Stewart recently stopped by the set of the highly anticipated film X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, set to hit theaters on May 27, 2016. Check out the pic below!
Premium TV network EPIX feeds viewers' hunger for all things Katniss Everdeen with the World Television Premiere of Lionsgate's (NYSE: LGF) blockbuster film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 tonight, July 25
As previously reported, a 'grittier' big screen version of Lionel Bart's OLIVER! is aiming to start production next year in London, via Cameron Mackintosh and Working Title Films. Now, the Daily Mail writes that the filmmakers are planning a nationwide search for the title role and The Artful Dodger.
Below, check out the official trailer for Lionsgate's THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2, titled "We March Together". The film hits theaters November 20th!
From the director of Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, David O. Russell, comes the new drama JOY, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.
ComingSoon reports that HUNGER GAMES co-stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth all appeared on CONAN last night, where Hutcherson might have let a secret slip.
During her appearance on last night's CONAN, the Academy Award winning actress showed off her vocal chops by breaking into Cher's 90s classic 'Believe.