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Keke Palmer, Adam Scott, Kumail Najiani & More Join Season 5 of BIG MOUTH
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2021


Season five of Big Mouth is coming new Netflix with cast members Keke Palmer, Adam Scott, John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Ali Wong, Andrew Rannells, Richard Kind, and more. Watch the trailer for the new season now!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel Will Return To Walt Disney Concert Hall With HOMECOMING: CONCERT AND GALA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2021


The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel returned to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage for the first time in 579 days with Homecoming: Concert And Gala, Saturday, October 9, 7PM, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. T

VIDEO: Asiahn Releases New Visual For 'Fall Back'
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2021


Asiahn is known for penning hits for massive stars like Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Drake, Lil Wayne, and Dr. Dre. The new track, an age-old tale of falling too hard and too fast, comes alongside a wine-soaked video that follows the intimate push-and-pull between two not-yet-official lovers.

VIDEO: Watch Keke Palmer, Tiffany Haddish, & More Celebrate THE PROUD FAMILY Ahead of Disney+ Reboot
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2021


The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder features Leslie Odom Jr., Lizzo, Keke Palmer, Lil NasX, Normani, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe, and more!

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Season 8 Premieres in January, Featuring Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane & More!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 10, 2021


Among the guests are stars of the stage and screen including Raúl Esparza, Nathan Lane, John Leguizamo, and Leslie Odom Jr.

HBO Selects Finalists For Fifth Annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 3, 2021


APA Visionaries competition was established by HBO in 2016 to provide a platform for Asian Pacific American stories to further the dialogue about representation in Hollywood and the importance of diversity in entertainment.

Showtime Renews THE CHI for Season Five
by TV News Desk - Aug 2, 2021


The fourth season, which just aired its finale last night, is averaging 4.2 million weekly viewers and is on pace to become the most-streamed SHOWTIME series ever. 

BWW Review: The Phenomenal Cynthia Erivo Simply WOWS In Her Hollywood Bowl Debut!
by Gil Kaan - Jul 31, 2021


The Hollywood Bowl audience, filled with theatre aficionados and people with an appreciation for great singing, got their money’s worth and much more with a full-bodied, whole-hearted concert performance by the incredible Cynthia Erivo. Cynthia’s powerful vocals backed by her raw, genuine emotions ignited all her cover versions of other women’s definitive classics making them all distinctly her own.

HBO Sports & Uninterrupted Present an All-New Edition of THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED
by TV News Desk - Jul 28, 2021


In this episode, the all-star group discuss competing against your idols, dealing with conflict, creating leverage and college athletes and the new rule around collegiate athletes being paid.

MR. SOUL Launches August 1st on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 22, 2021


'Mr. SOUL!” was also shortlisted at the 93rd Academy Awards in the category of Best Original Song, for “Show Me Your Soul” by Grammy Award-winning composer Robert Glasper and Grammy Award-winning singer Lalah Hathaway. 

Cast Announced for 11th ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Presented by Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2021


Red Bull Theater today announced the selections for The 2021 Short New Play Festival, their eleventh annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring a World Premiere from José Rivera, alongside six brand new plays that have been selected from hundreds of open submissions from playwrights across the country.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE ONE AND ONLY DICK GREGORY!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 24, 2021


The documentary feature unpacks the career of Dick Gregory, the activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader who changed the lives of millions across the world through constant disruption and awareness.

Red Bull Theater Announces Selections for 11th ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2021


Red Bull Theater today announced the selections for The 2021 Short New Play Festival, their eleventh annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring six brand new plays that have been selected from hundreds of open submissions from playwrights across the country, and more.

HBO Sports And Uninterrupted Present An All-New Edition Of THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED, Debuting This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2021


The Sports Emmy Award winning series THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED returns FRIDAY, JUNE 25 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Showtime Documentary Films Acquires THE ONE AND ONLY DICK GREGORY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 9, 2021


Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, W. Kamau Bell and others discuss Gregory’s paradigm-shifting significance on the art of comedy and culture. The film features original music by Black Thought of the Grammy® award winning hip-hop band The Roots.

GIRLS5EVA, Amanda Kloots & Anna Kloots, MASTER OF NONE, and More Announced for Upcoming 92Y Online Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2021


Ashley Thomas and Little Marvin With Whoopi Goldberg; Meredith Scardino, Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Phillips; Lena Waithe, Naomi Ackie, Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari; Christina Hendricks with Matthew Weiner and more online events from the worlds of TV and film to be presented by 92Y!

Billy Porter, Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper & More Named to Marquis Who's GBTQ+ Catalysts for Change Maker's List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021


Marquis Who's Who has announced the honorees for its June Maker’s List, featuring figures from the LGBTQ+ community as catalysts for change in recognition of Pride Month. Each month, the Marquis Maker’s List highlights both renowned and lesser-known individuals, who have proved to be remarkable and pioneering in their fields of endeavor.

Showtime Releases Season Premiere of THE CHI
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 21, 2021


Season four of THE CHI, Season three of BLACK MONDAY and the debut season of FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS will officially premiere on SHOWTIME on Sunday, May 23. 

CultureBuilds Announces Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Storytelling Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2021


Chicago's longest-running storytelling collective, 2nd Story, is expanding its groundbreaking CultureBuilds program with the announcement of two virtual “pay-what-you-feel” public programs.

CAN'T CANCEL PRIDE Returns This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2021


This June, P&G and iHeartMedia will once again join forces during Pride Month for the return of “Can’t Cancel Pride,” a virtual relief benefit for the LGBTQ+ community featuring performances and appearances from the most influential voices in the community as well as the biggest names in culture and entertainment.

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