According to US Weekly, hit boy band *NSYNC has reunited this morning to receive their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All five original members - JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick- were present for the ceremony. Read more about it from US Weekly here!
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The Trevor Project today announced that Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe; Writers Guild of America Award, Directors Guild of America Award, and Golden Globe Award-nominated writer, director, and producer Greg Berlanti; and Managing Partner of global consulting firm McKinsey & Company Dominic Barton will all be honored at The Trevor Project's TrevorLIVE New York gala for their commitment to supporting The Trevor Project's mission to provide crisis intervention services and end suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people. TrevorLIVE New York, the organization's annual star-studded signature fundraiser billed as "an irreverent evening of music and comedy," will be held on Monday, June 11 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
After 18 years of hosting some of music and entertainment's most revered names, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced its final run of shows in its current Times Square location (237 W 42nd St). Due to escalating rent, the historic venue and supper club is forced to close its doors with a final performance on April 29, 2018. B.B. King Blues Club is in the process of selecting a new location in Manhattan to relocate the venue.
LETTERS LIVE is delighted to announce Benedict Cumberbatch as the first confirmed performer for its New York debut engagement on May 18 & 19, 2018, at The Town Hall. Performances begin at 8pm ET and will run for 2 hours and 20 minutes with a 20 intermission. The Town Hall is located at 123 West 43rd Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, in midtown Manhattan. Additional celebrity cast members will join Cumberbatch for these events. Some will be announced prior, the rest will be a surprise on the nights.
Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning A Cappella group Pentatonix will sing the national anthem at the 144th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the world - premiere production of TONI STONE, by Lydia R. Diamond, starring Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba ( " Orange Is the New Black, " Godspell, The Wiz ) as " Toni Stone, " directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon.
Robbi Kumalo will pay homage to Nina Simone at Rockwood Music Hall, Sunday May 20, 2018. The show will begin at 7pm, doors open 6:30 pm.
VH1 today announced its annual 'Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms' will premiere on Monday, May 7th at 9 PM ET/PT. Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Anthony Anderson will return as host for the third time alongside VH1 fan favorite, actress, and New York Times best-selling author La La Anthony.
VH1 today announced its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms” will premiere on Monday, May 7th at 9 PM ET/PT. Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Anthony Anderson will return as host for the third time alongside VH1 fan favorite, actress, and New York Times best-selling author La La Anthony.
HBO has confirmed the debut date for 2018 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, with the special scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 5 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. This year's inductees include Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
In the historic last episode recorded in Marc Maron's Highland Park garage, Brooklyn alternative rock legends John Flansburgh and John Linnell sat down with the WTF host for what is perhaps the most caffeinated conversation of their lives. For an hour plus the band discusses the breakthroughs, unlikely setbacks and unusual show business run ins of their 35 year career in the latest episode of WTF with Marc Maron podcast, released today. Additionally, fans can check out the clever band name reference in the latest episode of Bob's Burgers, the 'I Left My Body' contest-winning video & a special CONAN web-exclusive performance.
Daisy Gray Unveils New Single SAVIOUR With Accompanying Music Video
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ro James returns today with the release of his 4-track, Smoke EP. The EP is now available to purchase and stream at all digital service providers via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Smoke EP is the first of two EP installments, which will be released in anticipation for Ro's sophomore album due out later this year. The second installment, entitled Mirrors EP is due out later this spring.
According to Variety, *NSYNC will receive a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today, Q-Tip and Demi Lovato have dropped the video for their track DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART from the upcoming Elton John tribute album. The album, REVAMP AND RESTORATION is set to release on April 6, just days before a Grammy tribute concert to Elton John airs on April 10.
Production studio Electus has teamed with eleven-time Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and artist Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds for a new, scripted 90s music series (as yet untitled) it was announced today by Electus CEO Chris Grant and Electus President John Pollak.
According to Variety, just days before a Grammy tribute concert to Elton John airs on April 10, two separate albums containing covers of songs written by him and longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin by some of the world's biggest artists will be released. “Revamp” and the country-themed “Restoration” are set for an April 6th release.
Previews begin this Friday, March 16 for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) world premiere production of THIS FLAT EARTH, a new play by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone, the current Amy and the Orphans). Directed by Tony Award winner Rebecca Taichman (Familiar, Stage Kiss, Milk Like Sugar at Playwrights; Indecent), the play is the fourth production of the theater company's 2017/2018 Season.
Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome, in association with Alec Seymour, present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence). Performances begin Monday, March 12, 2018 for an open-ended engagement atThe Westside Theatre - Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Opening Night is Sunday evening, March 25, 2018 at 6:30PM.
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