Luke Combs' new single “Beer Never Broke My Heart” has set the record for most adds on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart with 149 adds this week—breaking the record set by Carrie Underwood's “Smoke Break” in 2015. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” also marks Combs' highest debut on Billboard's Country Airplay chart to date and is the chart's top entrance by any act since September 2012.
NBC (6.319 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T1) was the most-watched broadcaster on Monday thanks to new episodes of 'The Voice' (7.601 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #3) and 'The Enemy Within' (3.753 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7).
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has earned the late-night ratings win for the week of May 6-10 in adults 18-49 over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that Friday's “Kimmel” was an encore.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We'd like to wish a happy first performance to Hannah Corneau who is making her Broadway debut in the role of Elphaba in Wicked, beginning tonight! Break a leg, Hannah!
Vampire Weekend's rapturously received pre-release run of events—including multiple TV appearances, and a New York State Tour including a surprise pop-up performance in Washington Square Park drawing thousands of fans and ending in a 56-song all-day musical marathon--has yielded its reward: the band's long-awaited fourth album Father of the Bride, released May 3rd on Spring Snow/Columbia Records, has entered the U.S. chart at #1.
From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of May 13, 2019!
CBS (7.775 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the top draw on Thursday thanks to the penultimate weeks of 'The Big Bang Theory' (12.253 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) and 'Young Sheldon' (10.349 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.5, #2) followed by the season finale of 'Mom' (8.188 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.1, #4) and new episodes from 'Life in Pieces' (5.710 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T6) and 'SWAT' (5.076 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T8).
Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser (SNC) has announced plans for a U.S. concert tour, "The Open Bar Tour." Straight No Chaser will take stage at the Washington Pavilion's Mary W. Sommervold Hall on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 8 p.m.
The Head and The Heart's newest albumLiving Mirage is due out next Friday, May 17th on Warner Bros. Records / Reprise Records. In anticipation of the release, the band announced an intimate, fan-focused release day show at New York's legendary Bowery Ballroom with tickets on sale NOW. Front and Center will film the performance for an upcoming episode airing this summer on public television. This show is ahead of their previously announced headlining Forest Hills Stadium show slated for June 23rd.
CBS (8.969 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T1) was the top draw on Tuesday with its trio of 'NCIS' (11.466 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1), 'FBI' (8.684 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T3) and 'NCIS: New Orleans' (6.757 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T6).
Luke Combs' new single “Beer Never Broke My Heart” premiered this morning worldwide at country radio. Stream/purchase HERE. The song's official music video will also debut today at 12:15pm ET. Combs will be chatting with fans ahead of the video launch on YouTube Music starting at 12:00pm ET. In celebration of the new music, Combs will perform the track on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” tomorrow, May 9.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We'd like to wish a happy first performance to Encores!' High Button Shoes, starring Betsy Wolfe, Michael Urie, and more!
Laurie Metcalf was a guest on last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to talk about the Broadway show she stars in, 'Hillary and Clinton.
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 29-May 3 in adults 18-49 by a margin of +0.07 of a rating point over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that a Friday “Tonight” encore is excluded from these averages and a Friday “Jimmy Kimmel Live” rebroadcast is included.
Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of My Morning Jacket. With an illustrious solo career of his own, James' Uniform Distortion tour will celebrate his 2018 record of the same name and include other career-spanning material.
Last night, Will Smith appeared on The Tonight Show, where he talked about his upcoming role as the iconic Genie in the live action Aladdin film.
Last night, Kristin Chenoweth was a guest on 'Watch What Happens Live.' During the interview, Chenoweth tells host Andy Cohen about the first time she met Ariana Grande, calling her "one of the best singers on the planet."
From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of May 6, 2019!
CBS (7.742 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the network to beat on Thursday with its mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (12.168 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (10.529 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T2), 'Mom' (7.961 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.1, #5), 'Life in Pieces' (5.629 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T7) and 'SWAT' (5.084 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T9).
The Head And The Heart have shared the stunning “People Need a Melody,” the third track from their forthcoming album Living Mirage out May 17th via Warner Bros.Records / Reprise Records . Listen to the track below!
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