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 dick clark productions and NBC announced today that revolutionary global icon Madonna will take the stage with Latin superstar Maluma for the worldwide television premiere performance of their brand-new track "Medellin" at the "2019 Billboard Music Awards." Madonna and Maluma join previously announced performers BTS featuring Halsey, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Daigle, Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Panic! At The Disco and Sam Smith & Normani, as well as 2019 ICON Award recipient Mariah Carey. The "2019 Billboard Music Awards" will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will feature this year's hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that chart-topping trio Jonas Brothers will perform their No. 1 smash hit "Sucker" on the "2019 Billboard Music Awards." Presented by Xfinity, their 2019 performance will mark their first televised award show performance in 10 years. Jonas Brothers join previously announced performers BTS featuring Halsey, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Daigle, Khalid, Panic! At The Disco and Sam Smith & Normani, plus a special performance by 2019 ICON Award recipient, Mariah Carey. The "2019 Billboard Music Awards" will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will feature this year's hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.

Sam Fender is pleased to announce details of his debut album, Hypersonic Missilesdue out August 9, 2019 on Interscope Records. Hypersonic Missiles was written, recorded and produced at Fender's own self-built warehouse studio in North Shields, UK and recorded alongside long-standing friend and producer, Bramwell Bronte. Album pre-order available HERE.

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that global superstars BTS will take the stage with chart-topping singer/songwriter Halsey for the worldwide collaborative debut of their brand-new track "Boy With Luv" at the "2019 Billboard Music Awards." BTS and Halsey join previously announced performers Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Daigle, Khalid, Panic! At The Disco and Sam Smith & Normani, plus a special performance by 2019 ICON Award recipient Mariah Carey. The "2019 Billboard Music Awards," with returning host Kelly Clarkson, will broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will feature this year's hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.

Ben Platt's SING TO ME INSTEAD is ready to be the pop album you leave on repeat all spring long, and deservedly so. His soaring vocals, especially those grandiose belts, sans the affectations of Evan Hansen dazzle across the record, making each of the tunes - whether an up-tempo bop or a soulful ballad - command the attention of the listener. Truthfully, SING TO ME INSTEAD is pure joy, making repeat listens more than welcomed; they are essential.

My Brightest Diamond is dropping a stirring new song today with the release of 'Dorian.' The song was recorded during the A Million And One LP sessions with My Brightest Diamond's Shara Nova on vocals and guitar, Earl Harvin (Sam Smith, Seal,The The, Tindersticks) on drums and Vincent Taurelle (Air) on keyboards. The song was produced by Nova and The Twilite Tone (Common, Gorillaz, Kanye West) and mixed and mastered by Andrew Scheps (Beyonce, Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers).

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that record-breaking singer, songwriter, mother and muse Mariah Carey will receive the coveted ICON Award at the "2019 Billboard Music Awards." The true definition of an icon, Carey has been smashing records since she debuted on the music scene in 1990 with her self-titled album. Over the next three decades she continued to rule the charts, creating anthems, and snapshots of pop culture history along the way. Carey will take the stage during the three-hour telecast, to accept the ICON Award and perform a show stopping medley of her greatest hits. The "2019 Billboard Music Awards," with returning host Kelly Clarkson, will broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will feature this year's hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.

MARINA has unveiled the powerful video for captivating new album track 'To Be Human'. Watch here!

dick clark productions and NBC announced today the first round of performers for the "2019 Billboard Music Awards," which include top artists Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Daigle, Khalid, Panic! At The Disco and Sam Smith & Normani.  The three-hour telecast will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will feature this year's hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.

What with all the creativity being expressed onstage at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre during the run of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, it should come as no surprise that imaginations were just as active - and as fertile - backstage. Take for example, the creation of The Doo Wop Project, the six-member enclave of performers that was borne of offstage conversations and considerations among some cast members of the long-running show.

Jasmine Thompson today releases her new EP, Colour, along with the sensational new lead single “some people,” which was written for a childhood friend, who always fell into the wrong crowd.  

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a worldwide deal with Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock from the multi-chart-topping group Little Mix through its new joint venture TwentySeven Music Publishing with seasoned industry executive Barry Weiss and songwriter Jenna Andrews.

“These songs come from a place of exhaustion, bewilderment and pure love,” says Nashville-based singer/songwriter Dawn Landes of My Tiny Twilight, a six-song collection out May 10 on Yep Roc Records.

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that it will honor Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019.  The award will be presented by Cohen's longtime friend and LGBTQ ally Sarah Jessica Parker. They join previously announced honoree Madonna, who will become the first woman ever to receive GLAAD's Advocate for Change Award. Cast members from FX's “Pose,” Samantha Bee and CNN journalist Don Lemon will also appear at the New York event.

In celebration of their recently announced album, Living Mirage, The Head And The Heart will perform a special intimate sold out concert for fans at The Belasco in Los Angeles this Thursday, March 21st. For fans unable to attend, the band will be livestreaming the whole show beginning at 8:30pm PT on The Head And The Heart's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well as Live Nation's Facebook page.

The Head And The Heart have announced their forthcoming LP, Living Mirage, due out on May 17th on Warner Bros. Records/Reprise Records. “Missed Connection,” the first single from the new album, is now available. Pre-order Living Mirage here. 

The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St) will play host to Shaken Not Stirred, an immersive cabaret for James Bond fans, secret agents and anyone looking for a good time.  The show will take place on April 11th, April 25th, May 9th and May 23rd starting at 9:30pm. 

Global event cinema distributor, Trafalgar Releasing announced tickets are now on sale at cinemas worldwide for the release of Khalid: Free Spirit.Participating theaters and tickets can be found at FreeSpiritTheMovie.net.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing Benelux has signed a worldwide deal with Dutch rapper Lil' Kleine aka Jorik Scholten in collaboration with music publishing company Hitmen, which is co-owned by Scholten.

Come be sublimely lifted by what Tony award-winning choreographer, producer, director, dancer and philanthropist George Faison calls the 'refreshing' voice of Sheneatha. On Sunday, March 10, 2019 7pm, the international performer presents an original production, 'The Butterflies Show', at The Triad Theatre on 158 West 72nd Street*NY, NY*10023. This contemporary variety show is hyped concert meets Broadway meets game show meets family reunion! Mixed with fun, laughter, joy and surprise, 'The Butterflies Show' will showcase the music of the many storied women that laid the bricks upon which modern artists now tread. Those legends include Chaka, Barbra, Diana, Aretha, Tina, Dolly and more. From the moment guests enter the theater and are greeted by Butterflies hostesses, they are enveloped in an atmosphere of love and inspiration.