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Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards

by TV News Desk — July 8, 2021

Nominees include Leslie Odom Jr.

Misterwives Announce 'The Resilient Little Tour'

by TV News Desk — June 7, 2021

This Friday, MisterWives will also release SUPERBLOOM At The Live Dream, a live album from the band’s December livestream concert, “The Live Dream.

Exclusive: Linda and Laura Benanti Perform 'A Quiet Place' With Seth Rudetsky

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2021

Laura and Linda Benanti's concert, as part of Seth Rudetsky's Seth Concert Series, premiered yesterday at 3pm and re-aired at 8pm.

FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE To Air Gun Reform Special May 12

by A.A. Cristi — May 3, 2021

TBS' Emmy Award-winning series “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” announced today that they are thoroughly finished with hearing politicians pledge their thoughts and prayers instead of taking real action on gun reform.

Misterwives Share 'Superbloom Stripped'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — April 26, 2021

Last month, the group shared “SUPERBLOOM At The Live Dream,” a live-audio recording and visual performance of “SUPERBLOOM” from the band’s December livestream concert, “The Live Dream.

Misterwives Share 'SUPERBLOOM At The Live Dream'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — March 19, 2021

Presented on Moment House, “The Live Dream” is a visual, theatrical journey through the album, featuring multiple sets, costumes, and choreography and bringing the band’s signature high-energy performances to screens across the globe.

Arts Across America Returns With Infinity Song And Emily Johnson

by A.A. Cristi — March 5, 2021

The Kennedy Center's free digital series, Arts Across America, continues this spring with a focus on Cultural Leadership and public healing, exploring topics including racial sensitivity, economic equity, mental and physical health, land and water protection, and more.

New York Nightlife Staple SWING46 Announces 12-Hour Telethon Fundraiser

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 4, 2021

A live-streamed fund-raising concert set for Sunday, March 14, will be raising urgently needed money for Times Square and New York big band venue SWING46 in hopes of helping it pull through the devastating lockdowns of the past year.

Amy Poehler on the Future of Upright Citizens Brigade- 'It's Been Brutal for Us'

by Nicole Rosky — February 23, 2021

Amy Poehler gets candid about the future of Upright Citizens Brigade- the improv training and performance company that she co-founded.

THE PROM, THE BOYS IN THE BAND & More Nominated for GLAAD Media Awards

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 28, 2021

The 32nd annual GLAAD Award nominations have been released! The nominees include Broadway film adaptations like 'The Prom,' 'The Boys in the Band,' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Daveed Diggs, Cynthia Erivo & More Nominated for Critics Choice Awards

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 18, 2021

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the series nominees for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards.

VIDEO: Samantha Bee On The Challenges Of Making A Comedy Show When The News Is So Upsetting

by Sarah Leiber — January 14, 2021

Samantha Bee and Stephen talk about the unique challenges of making late night comedy shows when the news is so dour, and how they personally process troubling events like the MAGA insurrection.

VIDEO: Hannah Corneau, Mary Claire King, Stephanie Jae Park and More Perform Mash-Up Featuring The Music of SIX

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2021

Today, RANGE music released a new mash-up video, SIX in 6 minutes, featuring the music of Broadway’s SIX.

TBS' GO-BIG SHOW Presents Snoop Dogg's Virtual New Year's Eve Special

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 17, 2020

Presented by TBS' 'Go-Big Show' which premieres on January 7, hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg goes BIG on New Year's Eve with a one-of-a-kind live virtual celebration from his Compound.

TBS Orders a Sixth Season of FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 16, 2020

After just barely avoiding the fall of democracy and despite a literal ongoing plague, TBS is thrilled to announce the renewal of its Emmy Award-winning show 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' for a sixth season.

West Side Comedy Club and F Comedy Club Present RECKLESS MOUTHS

by Stephi Wild — December 15, 2020

On December 19th, 2020 Westside Comedy Club and FComedy present “Reckless Mouths,” an opinionated Zoom (Stand Up) Comedy show starring Felicia Madison, Hollie Harper, Jocelyn Chia, and Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, hosted by James Mattern.

9 James Monroe Iglehart Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — December 11, 2020

James Monroe Iglehart is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances (and his Tony acceptance speech) before his show on Sunday!

Misterwives Share "3 Small Words" Official Video

by A.A. Cristi — December 4, 2020

Indie-pop group MisterWives have shared the official music video for track “3 small words,” off their latest album SUPERBLOOM.

TBS and Team Coco to Reveal New Line of Limited Edition Conan Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 3, 2020

TBS and Conan O’Brien’s Emmy® winning digital media company, Team Coco, continue their partnership with Funko by unveiling a new line of limited edition Conan Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures.

Black Pumas Nominated for Album & Record of the Year at the GRAMMYS

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 24, 2020

Black Pumas received three 2021 GRAMMY nominations today, including two in the ceremony’s biggest categories, Album of the Year (for Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition)) and Record of the Year (for “Colors”).