Steve Barnett News

 The highly anticipated basketball documentary ALASKAN NETS made its world premiere at the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in the Documentary Competition on Saturday, April 3rd.

Today, Friday, November 6th Capitol Records has released one of the world's most favorite songs, 'Sweet Caroline,' a new version of the beloved classic from Neil Diamond's upcoming new album Neil Diamond With The London Symphony Orchestra, Classic Diamonds.

The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs.

HBO Documentary Films has acquired all North American rights to the feature length documentary THE BEE GEES: HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART about the legendary band who wrote more than 1,000 songs.

The GRAMMY AWARDS Premiere Ceremony took place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 26, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. PT. Preceding the 62nd Annual GRAMMY AWARDS telecast, the Premiere Ceremony was hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Imogen Heap and featured a number of performances by current GRAMMY nominees. Performers included classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, jazz legend Chick Corea, folk music supergroup I'm With Her, West African sensation Angélique Kidjo and Best New Artist nominee Yola.

Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees Lizzo (8), Billie Eilish (6) and Lil Nas X (6) not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-bending hits. As the only peer-selected music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by the Recoding Academy's membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers and engineers.

Producers Steve Barnett, Gabriel Vasquez, and Alan Powell, and Executive Producer Corby Pons, announce the start of principal photography on the inspiring original musical 'A WEEK AWAY' scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in 2020.

Showtime Documentary Films today announced it will premiere the new documentary HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN from directors Benjamin and Gabe Turner (Class of 92, I Am Bolt, One Direction: This Is Us) on Saturday, August 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through new and exclusive interviews with the label's visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown's vaults and Gordy's personal archives. HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN is the first documentary about the iconic label with Gordy's participation.

Highly-regarded music industry executive and entrepreneur Amber Grimes has been named to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Global Creative for Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett, to whom Grimes will report.   In her new position, Grimes will be integrally involved in formulating and executing the company's global streaming strategy.  She will also draw upon her diverse experiences to lead the company's Innovation Team and Ten3 content creation department, and will play an important role in building and expanding CMG's industry-leading roles in these areas.  Grimes will be based in Hollywood, California in the company's iconic Capitol Records Tower.

Jacqueline Saturn has been promoted to President of Caroline – the Independent Distribution & Label Services arm of Capitol Music Group (CMG) – it was announced today by CMG Chief Operating Officer Michelle Jubelirer, to whom Saturn reports.  In her elevated position, Saturn will continue to lead Caroline's 50-person U.S. team and oversee all aspects of its business, including artist and label signings and partnerships, as well as strategic planning and alliances with Caroline International's 11 offices outside the U.S.  She will also continue to head CMG's Harvest Records, having signed and developed a host of successful emerging artists at that label.  Saturn is based in Hollywood in the iconic Capitol Tower.

Tacoma Little Theatre brightens the holiday season with Seussical the Musical, directed by Jen York, choregraphed by Eric Clausell, and musically directed by Terry O'Hara.

Tacoma Little Theatre brightens the holiday season with Seussical the Musical, directed by Jen York, choregraphed by Eric Clausell, and musically directed by Terry O'Hara.

Tacoma Little Theatre brightens the holiday season with Seussical the Musical, directed by Jen York, choregraphed by Eric Clausell, and musically directed by Terry O'Hara.

Tacoma Little Theatre brightens the holiday season with Seussical the Musical, directed by Jen York, choregraphed by Eric Clausell, and musically directed by Terry O'Hara.

The Bee Gees, one of the world's most commercially successful and acclaimed bands in the history of popular music, has signed a long-term worldwide agreement with Capitol Records that encompasses the legendary trio's entire catalogue of recorded music

Capitol Records today announces the global release of Acoustic Christmas, a new holiday collection from Neil Diamond. Hitting October 28 with a vinyl version arriving November 19, pre-orders are now available

Capitol Records today announces the global release of Acoustic Christmas, a new holiday collection from Neil Diamond. Hitting October 28 with a vinyl version arriving November 19, pre-orders are now available

Paul McCartney has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Capitol Records, it was announced today by Capitol Music Group (CMG) Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett.

The Tacoma theater community is coming together to support the victims of the Orlando massacre with a special one night only staged reading of The Laramie Project on Sunday, June 26th at 7:30pm. The event will be held at Tacoma Little Theatre. The brainchild of Rachel Fitzgerald, this benefit came from a simple question. 'What can I do?'

Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, announced today that Billboard magazine named its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lucian Grainge as No. 1 on its list of the 100 most powerful people in the global music industry.