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The 44th season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” has generated the show's second highest-rated season debut in six years, trailing over that span only 2016's election-fueled results, according to preliminary metered-market “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.

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“Saturday Night Live” will welcome Awkwafina to host the second show of the season on Oct. 6, marking her Studio 8H debut. This summer's breakout star was in two of this summer's blockbuster films, “Ocean's 8” and “Crazy Rich Asians.”

dick clark productions and ABC today announced “2018 American Music Awards” performances from 10-time American Music Award-winning icon, Mariah Carey, as well as a collaboration from award-winning record producer and songwriter, benny blanco with multiplatinum artist Halsey and global superstar Khalid, who is up for four AMAs this year. These artists join previously announced performers Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Carrie Underwood. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the “2018 American Music Awards,” the world's largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, on ABC.

Broadway Records today announced that Wicked Clone or how to deal with the evil (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) will be released digitally on Monday, September 24, 2018 and in stores on Friday, October 5, 2018.

Grammy-nominated DJ, music producer, composer and music and film director Sam Spiegel's “One Last Time,” featuring Paris-based DJ and singer Goldilox, is premiering today. Listen/share the track, which is co-produced by AlunaGeorge's George Reidalongside Spiegel, at https://bit.ly/2PR3HXb.

Smooth vocalist, brilliant guitarist and all around talent, Cobi, releases his second EP, 'Songs From The Ashes (PT. 2)' on Billboard.

Ego Nwodim has joined “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player as the iconic late night franchise begins its 44th season on Sept. 29 with host Adam Driver and musical guest Kanye West.

Hip-hop meets classical violin when the nationally-acclaimed band, Black Violin, makes its much-anticipated return to Cincinnati at Music Hall's Springer Auditorium on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7:30 PM in an all-new tour, details of which will be announced at a later date.

New Atlantic Records signee Pardison Fontaine releases his first single and companion video for “Backin' It Up” featuring labelmate Cardi B. “Backin' It Up” marks Pardison's debut single for Atlantic Records, on which his clever and dynamic rhymes take center stage as Cardi delivers a knockout cameo. The track paves the way for Pardison's first major label EP to come later this year. Of the track Pardison says, “It's more of an introduction. I'm catching up fans who have known about me for a long time and introducing myself as an artist to new audiences.”

dick clark productions and ABC today announced country superstar Carrie Underwood and multi-platinum selling band Imagine Dragons as part of the first round of performers at the “2018 American Music Awards.” Additionally, multi-platinum selling artists Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign will team up for their first-ever AMA performance. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the “2018 American Music Awards,” the world's largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

LiveXLive Media, Inc. (LIVX) ('LiveXLive'), a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, today announced that it would livestream the Life is Beautiful Festival globally - outside of the US only - on September 21, 22, and 23.  The inaugural implementation of a multi-year content production and distribution partnership signed earlier this year, LiveXLive will livestream the festival and related original content, allowing international music fans to experience the groundbreaking festival from the best seat in the house.

Red Bull Music will launch the latest installment of their critically acclaimed international music series in Chicago this November, bringing with it a month-long slate of expertly curated original programming spanning the city's diverse music genres. Red Bull Music Festival Chicago will explore and celebrate Chicago's rich cultural heritage while spotlighting its modern music landscape. Red Bull Music Festival (RBMF) makes its midwest debut after six acclaimed installments in New York City and a 2017 Los Angeles festival, and will feature live performances, club nights and lectures at some of Chicago's most unique venues. The festival also marks Red Bull Music's return to the Windy City after 2017's 30 Days in Chicago.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces a special holiday show with “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 20 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a dynamic hub for the lively arts and vital community resource, presents a dozen classical, jazz and contemporary music programs featuring some of the era's most compelling musical artists during the 2018/2019 season. World premieres, programs with thought-provoking social commentary and timeless iconic works are among the offerings.

Returning for his second time as host, Emmy Award-nominated Driver recently starred in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed summer film, “BlacKkKlansman.”

Kanye West & Lil Pump have made history with their new single “I Love It” (G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings / Warner Bros. Records).

A red carpet life celebration for film star Tab Hunter will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 6 PM at the AC Gallery in Hollywood, where a series of life-size paintings of Hunter by famed video director Vance Lorenzini will be unveiled for the first time. Hunter's funeral was held in a private ceremony near his home in Montecito and this will mark the first public event to memorialize him. It will be hosted by Hunter's life partner of three decades, Allan Glaser.

James Corden and Reggie Watts kick off a new episode of The Late Late Show with a music video in the style of Kanye West and Lil Pump's collaboration 'I Love It,' which dropped before the weekend.