John Norris News

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Presents Prize to THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 30, 2019

At a reception at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival today, the beneficiaries of $70,000 in grants from Sundance Institute and the Alfred P.

Geena Davis, Joan Chen Join EVE Starring Jessica Chastain

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 19, 2018

Geena Davis and Joan Chen have been cast in the action-drama 'Eve' with Jessica Chastain, according to Variety.

Outsider Southern Eccentric Troubadour Andy Dixon Debuts First Single 'Barking at Shadows' Under Band Gumshoe

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 2, 2018

The music of Athens GA's Gumshoe is an ever-changing structure built on the foundation of frontman Andy Dixon's 'weirdo-as-Everyman lyrics' (Flagpole Magazine).

Bonnaroo Launches Official Podcast Hosted by John Norris

by Macon Prickett — May 31, 2018

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce The Official Bonnaroo Podcast hosted by veteran music reporter John Norris (MTV News, Billboard, Sirius XM).

Musa Jackson and Famed Actor Morocco Omari Opens the First Kwanzaa Film Festival in Harlem

by A.A. Cristi — January 5, 2018

The first ever Kwanzaa Film Festival founded by Ina Norris (In A Woman Productions) begin with a red carpet breakfast on Saturday (December 30, 2017) in Harlem, New York.

Compliance Department Gets the Best Christmas Present

by Robert Diamond — December 5, 2017

CRN International Launches Innovative Podcast For Sasquatch! Music Festival

by Caryn Robbins — April 19, 2016

CRN International has announced a podcast that breaks new ground by providing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a major music festival, Sasquatch! 2016 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA.

Photo Flash: JERSEY BOYS' Erich Bergen Returns to Birdland

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2015

The Broadway at Birdland series was proud to present actor/singer Erich Bergen, who made a triumphant return to the Birdland stage on Sunday and Monday, June 21 and 22.

VIDEO: New Trailer for James Brown Biopic GET ON UP, Starring Chadwick Boseman

by Movies News Desk — May 20, 2014

Universal Pictures will release the upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP on August 1, 2014.

TRUE BLOOD's Nelsan Ellis to Play 'Bobby Byrd' in James Brown Biopic GET ON UP

by Tyler Peterson — October 21, 2013

Ellis will portray Brown's 'longtime friend and musical collaborator' Bobby Byrd in the film, which also stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

Nicholas Sparks to Develop Three Drama Series for Cable TV

by Caryn Robbins — October 31, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nicholas Sparks will soon have three cable network shows in development including 'A Bend in the Road' at TNT, 'The Falls' at ABC Family and 'Deliverance Creek' at Lifetime.