John Norris News

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

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). 

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). The podcast will bring fans behind the scenes with highlights from backstage and interviews with artists and festival insiders. Episode 1 is now available for streaming on Apple Music, Google Play and Bonnaroo.com/podcast.

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. The opening welcome was given by the talented Model, producer, writer, Harlem Ambassador Musa Jackson encouraging the audience to embrace Harlem's Legacy and culture.

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.

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. Erich last played the historic music room in December for two sold out performances. The musical director was Michael Orland, of 'American Idol' fame. Scroll down for photos!

'The Godfather of Soul.' 'The Hardest Working Man in Show Business.' 'Mr. Dynamite.' 'Soul Brother Number One.' For more than 50 years, these and other honorifics have described American music icon James Brown. Today, July 29, Polydor/UMe will release the soundtrack for Universal Pictures' drama, GET ON UP.

On July 29, Polydor/UMe will release the soundtrack for Universal Pictures' upcoming drama, GET ON UP.

Universal Pictures will release the upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP on August 1, 2014. In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in the film. Catch a new trailer for the film below!

In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in the film.

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

According to Deadline, Taylor has selected THE HELP's leading ladies Viola Davis and Octavia Davis to star in his upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP for Universal Pictures.

Universal Pictures has announced a release date of Friday, October 17, 2014 for the upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP.

The Recording Academy and CBS will launch GRAMMY Live, bringing music fans around the globe three-days of unprecedented, multiplatform access to all the VIP and backstage events leading up to and throughout the 55TH Annual GRAMMY Awards

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.

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.

The GRAMMY Live Mobile App (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammy-live/id494727531?mt=8), available now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users, provides a complete backstage pass to Music's Biggest Night(R).

The forward-thinking panel will feature some of the world's social and new media trailblazers including current GRAMMY nominee Adam Lambert; GRAMMY winner Chamillionaire (RIAA-certified as one of the biggest selling ringtones by a solo artist); Facebook Director of Platform Product Marketing Ethan Beard; Foursquare Co-Founder Naveen Selvadurai; and Pandora Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Tim Westergren. The panel will be moderated by veteran broadcast music journalist John Norris. Attendees include key music and digital executives and savvy social media trendsetters.

In celebration of its continuing commitment to music and social/new media, The Recording Academy® will once again recognize the pioneers and influencers in this space by bringing them together for its GRAMMY® Social Media Rock Stars Summit.