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Riah, the indie-electro-pop singer songwriter known for 'crisp songwriting... judicious word choice and emotional delivery,' (The New York Times) has unveiled the video, 'Prom.' A powerful live performer, Riah has spent the past few years cultivating her sound, which 'fits somewhere within the Tove Lo, Broods, and Phoebe Ryan realm of atmospheric alternative pop.' (The Line Of Best Fit)

Head Over Heels, the new musical comedy featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's - the most successful female rock band of all time - will officially open on Broadway at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street) on Thursday, July 26, 2018 (performances begin Saturday, June 23). 

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Interscope/Darkroom Records artist Billie Eilish has announced two additional SXSW live shows for this week, including the The FADER FORT on Wednesday March 14  and the Paradigm/Sound Exchange showcase at Mohawk Outdoor Stage on Thursday, March 15. For a full list of SXSW appearances and tour dates see below or go to www.billieeilish.com

Head Over Heels, the new musical comedy featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's - the most successful female rock band of all time - will officially open on Broadway at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street) on Thursday, July 26, 2018 (performances begin Saturday, June 23). Check out a chat with the ladies themselves as they head down the long road to Broadway with their timeless catalogue of  pop hits!

For St. Patrick's Day, the kids in the Allergic to Salad program will be learning how to make a 'Shamrock' Shake Smoothie.' This healthy, yet still delicious, smoothie replaces some of the original ingredients with vegetables and fruit. We have the recipe to share with our readers.

THE MARIAS--Los Angeles's emerging cosmopolitan indie pop band--are preparing for a busy itinerary as they launch their 'Spring Fling 2018' tomorrow, March 8 inScottsdale, AZ at Pub Rock Live. In support of their recently released debut EP,SUPERCLEAN VOL. I, the group will visit 20 cities in addition performing official SXSW showcases in Austin, TX and taking the Coachella festival stage on Friday, April 13and Friday, April 20. See full SXSW activity and tour itinerary below.

With Mean Girls previewing on Broadway in March and debuting in April, our readers will be interested in enjoying these Mean Girls-inspired recipes by Datz in Tampa, Florida.

Rock 'n' Roll legend EDDIE BRIGATI continues his monthly residency with EDDIE BRIGATI: AFTER THE RASCALS at the Cutting Room, 44 East 32 Street, New York City. Created and directed by the legendary STEVEN VAN ZANDT and produced by STEVEN VAN ZANDT and MAUREEN VAN ZANDT, Brigati's show resumes Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now https://tickets.thecuttingroomnyc.com/event/1660319. Additional shows will be announced soon.

Billie Eilish continues to dominate globally, with her second SOLD-OUT European, New Zealand, Australian and Singapore tours just completed and another SOLD-OUT North American tour starting next week. The 16-year-old has also just announced she will also be making a pit-stop to Austin, Texas for this year's SXSW Music Festival. For a full list of dates, see below and go to www.billieeilish.com for more details.

Artistic Director Blake Robison announced Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's 2018-2019 season today, which features blockbuster musicals, contemporary comedies, world premieres and some of theatre's leading playwrights and directors.

Rehearsals began this week for Head Over Heels, the new musical comedy featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's - the most successful female rock band of all time. Prior to its Broadway bow,Head Over Heels will play a limited engagement at San Francisco's Curran theater from April 10, 2018 through May 6, 2018 (opening night is Wednesday, April 18).

The first episode of the ten part series, produced in partnership with MAC Cosmetics, will be released on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018. The unscripted series follows three Instagram influencers as they learn what it takes to be a drag superstar. Guided by a MAC pro artist and their “Drag Mother”, each participant tucks, plucks and struts their way to discovering the glamorous queen inside each of them.

In the performing arts, people love to talk about the 'it' factor – and it's annoying. Everyone has their own, elusive, definition of what this means, which basically boils down to – you know it when you see it. It's something so intangible and unteachable that being able to pin it down with words is next to impossible. I understand what I'm about to say officially makes me part of the problem, but that is truly the best way to describe the magnitude of Monét X Change. Is she perfect? Hardly. Is she hyper-polished? Nope. Will she text you back? Depends on the day. But does she have the 'it' factor? Abso-f*cking-lutely. And I can't – won't – take my eyes off of her.

The legendary tea brewers at Harney & Sons recently released four new delicious flavors of loose leaf tea. Berry Young, Mulled Plum Cider, Venetian Tiramisu, and Heirloom Barlett Pear are all available for purchase on the Harney & Sons website, www.harney.com.

VH1 today revealed the cast for the milestone 10th season of Emmy(R) Award-winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' The newest queens vying for the title of 'America's Next Drag Superstar' were announced during tonight's episode of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,' followed by a Facebook Live that introduced fans to the 14 competitors. The supersized season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' premieres on Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM ET/PT and will feature 90-minute episodes, giving fans more fashion, lip-syncs and drag than ever before. The Emmy(R) Award-nominated after-show 'RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked' will premiere immediately following at 9:30 PM ET/PT.

VH1 today revealed the cast for the milestone 10th season of Emmy® Award-winning “RuPaul's Drag Race.” The newest queens vying for the title of “America's Next Drag Superstar” were announced during tonight's episode of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,” followed by a Facebook Live that introduced fans to the 14 competitors. The supersized season of “RuPaul's Drag Race” premieres on Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM ET/PT and will feature 90-minute episodes, giving fans more fashion, lip-syncs and drag than ever before. The Emmy® Award-nominated after-show “RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked” will premiere immediately following at 9:30 PM ET/PT.

We talked with Rock and Roll legend and founding member of The Rascals Eddie Brigati about his upcoming residency at The Cutting Room in NYC.

Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the first slate of presenters for the 90th Oscars® telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, March 4, on The ABC Television Network.

PEZ Candy, Inc., in partnership with Moose Toys, today announced the release of an all-new Shopkins PEZ line. PEZ will first introduce three new dispensers, Apple Blossom, Kooky Cookie, and Strawberry Kiss into the standard PEZ assortment. In November 2018 a giftable Twin Pack will be offered and will include a new Cheeky Chocolate PEZ dispenser along with Strawberry Kiss. Each twin pack will include Chocolate and Strawberry PEZ Candy Refills.