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The Paley Center for Media today announced the initial group of talent who will be participating in PaleyFest LA 2019, which takes place March 15-24, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. PaleyFest LA gives fans access to special screenings, exclusive conversations, and behind-the-scenes scoops and breaking news from the stars and creative minds behind their favorite shows.

 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that LGBTQ icon Madonna will accept the Advocate for Change Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019. Madonna is the second person and first woman to ever receive this honor, awarded to a person who, through their work, changed the game for LGBTQ people around the world.

Today, the French artist Christine and the Queens announces she'll bring her dynamic live performance back to America, this time on the road opening for Florence and The Machine, including a show at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre and will play a co-headline with Blood Orange in Santa Barbara. This news follows her announced top billing returns to Coachella and Boston Calling, as well as the GLAAD Media Awards nomination for Outstanding Music Artist and a 2nd Brit Awardsnomination for International Female Solo Artist alongside Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Cardi B and Janelle Monáe.

CBS (8.539 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was the top draw on Thursday with its original lineup of 'The Big Bang Theory' (13.519 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (11.557 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #2), 'Mom' (8.651 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #4), 'Fam' (6.136 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.0, #7) and 'SWAT' (5.686 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T8).

Atomic Wings (www.atomicwings.com), a fast-casual restaurant with various locations in New York City, announces it will open its first full-service store in Queens on September 5, 2018. The store will be located at 159-23 Hillside Avenue in the Jamaica neighborhood and will be run by franchise owners Sayem Khan and Yamah Omar. The company has served NYC residents for more than 25 years and is known for its authentic buffalo chicken wings and extensive selection of signature sauces. 'Queens is such a dynamic town with a diverse demographic, and we're excited to start serving new customers there,' says Atomic Wings owner Zak Omar, who owns the company with his brother Ray. 'Our goal is to have a presence in as much of New York City as we can, and this is a big step in accomplishing that.' Atomic Wings, which has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CNN Money, CBS News, and more, offers both classic (bone-in) and boneless wings. The company also offers regional menu items, specials, and halal wings in select locations. Customers can choose their favorite, fresh, never-frozen buffalo wings in-store, online, or by phone. In addition to announcing its newest location, Atomic Wings also is introducing its newest sauce: mango habanero. Other sauces, depending on location, include mild, medium, hot, abusive, nuclear, Thai chili, garlic parm, chipotle BBQ, jerk BBQ, lemon pepper, sweet and tangy, and honey mustard. Customers can try the new mango habanero at the new Queens location as well as the Manhattan corporate stores at 184 1st Avenue and 306 E. 49th St. Zak, who began eating organic food after being diagnosed with Leukemia, ensures all locations serve only all-natural buffalo wings that are hormone- and antibiotic-free. About Atomic Wings Atomic Wings is a New York, NY-based fast-casual restaurant, serving authentic buffalo wings to New York City since 1989. The company also has locations throughout the U.S. and overseas. Owners Zak and Ray Omar (a former ranger in the U.S. Army Special Forces) are especially proud to serve veterans. Visit www.atomicwings.com to see menus, locations, and to order online.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of Jan. 21-25 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in adults 18-49, as well as adults 18-34, adults 25-54 (tie), men 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Better Oblivion Community Center, the new band from Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, recently surprise-released their self-titled debut album. The record is currently available digitally and is set for a physical release on February 22nd via Dead Oceans. To learn more about the origins of the LP, read an interview with Phoebe and Conor below.

Jim James has announced plans for a spring headline tour. The Jim James Presents Uniform Distortion tour - which sees James backed by his longtime live band - begins May 1 at Charleston, SC's Charleston Music Hall and then continues through the month. James - who has only just wrapped up a series of intimate European headline shows - will bring his first full band performances of last year's Uniform Distortion along with selections from his entire catalogue to U.S. festivals at Atlanta, GA's Shaky Knees Music Festival (May 4), Manchester, TN's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (June 15), Telluride, CO's Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June 20-23), and Quincy CA's High Sierra Music Festival (July 4-7).

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced the lineup for this year's Main Event concert on June 1 at Red Hat Amphitheater. The eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will headline the show which will also include reggae greats- Toots and the Maytals and another artist to be announced soon. The event will benefit and celebrate the 2019 Band Together/Inter-Faith Food Shuttle partnership.

For one night only, Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti will appear at Long Wharf Theatre in her cabaret show, TALES FROM SOPRANO ISLE featuring songs from her career along with humorous anecdotes and experiences that she has encountered on and off the stage and screen. The presenting sponsor for the gala event is KeyBank.

The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival announces the first round of headliners for the 36th annual event happening this May 31-June 9, 2019. St. Paul & The Broken Bones join forces with Tank & The Bangas on Thursday, June 6 at the Waterfront Tent. On Saturday, June 8, Toots & The Maytals welcome the return of reggae to the iconic Waterfront Tent events, with The Big Takeover and Sabayouma to open.

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards live from the Sundance Film Festival. The 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Gilead, and Ketel One Family-Made Vodka.

The rumors percolating since summer on fansites, Reddit boards and Twitter were finally confirmed last night when, at midnight EST, an album entitled Better Oblivion Community Center by Better Oblivion Community Center appeared on DSPs, shortly followed by a live performance of 'Dylan Thomas' on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Jan. 14-18 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC (7.137 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) was still the network to beat on Tuesday with new episodes from 'Ellen's Game of Games' (7.488 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2), 'This Is Us' (8.116 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) and 'New Amsterdam' (5.807 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.0, #5).

Showtime has ordered a second season of Our Cartoon President, according to Deadline.

THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT's “Shutdown Mug” is now available for purchase at www.colbertlateshow.com/shutdownmug. 100% of THE LATE SHOW's profits will go directly to Chef José Andrés' nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, which is providing free meals to federal workers and their families during the government shutdown. Stephen Colbert announced the sale of the mugs, which read “Don't Even Talk To Me Until I've Had My Paycheck,” during last night's episode of THE LATE SHOW.

8x GRAMMY® Award-nominated Atlantic recording group Death Cab for Cutie has announced details of their upcoming summer tour, kicking off June 7th at Pittsburgh, PA's Stage AE and including stops at such legendary venues as Queens, NY's Forest Hills Stadium (June 15th) and Morrison, CO's Red Rocks Amphitheatre (June 25th) before culminating in an August 11th finale at Los Angeles, CA's Hollywood Bowl (see attached itinerary). Support on the tour will come from a variety of special guests including Mitski, Car Seat Headrest, Lala Lala, and Jenny Lewis – who last toured with the band in 2006.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced today that Death Cab for Cutie will return to the Hollywood Bowl for a performance on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Car Seat Headrest will open.

Jake Gyllenhaal was a guest on the Wednesday night episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' During the interview, he discussed the surprise announcement of him playing Mysterio in 'Spiderman: Far From Home' and his upcoming Off-Broadway show, 'Sea Wall/A Life,' at the Public Theater.