Everyone knows the story, and or has seen the classic film starring a young Christian Bale. A group of boys left to live on the street, or find ways to scrounge up a little money to feed their parents, and their only source of notable income is to sell papers. With a money-hungry tyrant raising the cost of papers, the boys decide to go on strike to change the ways in which society is run and hopefully for once make it past, or above the fold to the front page of the paper! Change the headline, change society that is the scene set forth by Jack Kelly and the Newsies for this explosive Disney Musical that was a smash on Broadway, and that which has now taken Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center by storm and left the audiences singing and dancing all the way home, and for some even after the show has closed.
The Long Beach International Film Festival (LBIFF) will celebrate its eighth anniversary with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. Scheduled to take place from July 31st through August 3rd on Long Island, the Festival will screen an international slate of over 50 films, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, shorts and animated films that will compete for a series Festival Honors and Audience Awards.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the first-ever behind-the-scenes primetime special “OWN: Presents: Inside WACO's Wearable Art Gala” to premiere exclusively on OWN on Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The star-studded annual event created by WACO (Where Art Can Occur) co-founders Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson is marking its third year by paying tribute to four honorees who have made significant impact on the world through their art, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial spirit, including creator Tyler Perry (“The Haves and the Have Nots”). The special is executive produced by Steve Jones through Brand Maverick entertainment company.
The Royal Albert Hall has completed the biggest improvement to sound in its auditorium since the installation of the iconic acoustic 'mushrooms' in 1969, 50 years ago.
Tune-in to hear James "JC" Curleigh, President and CEO of GIBSON join Steve Jones of Sex Pistols for a live, in-depth interview on his "JONESY'S JUKEBOX" show, tomorrow, February 8 during the 1:00 PM PT hour. Catch JC on "JONESY'S JUKEBOX" via KLOS 95.5FM Los Angeles and worldwide, online here: http://www.955klos.com/jonesys-jukebox/. After the February 8 airing, listen to the archived interview at the bottom of the page here: http://www.955klos.com/jonesys-jukebox/.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, ABC Radio will launch a new podcast, “The Investigation.” Hosted by ABC News Correspondent Kyra Phillips and the ABC News investigative team, led by Senior Executive Producer Chris Vlasto, “The Investigation” will provide a weekly, behind-the-scenes look at Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The free podcast will focus on the lead up to the highly anticipated report from the special counsel and explore its aftermath, analyzing the potential fallout and political consequences.
Back by popular demand is the Winter Cabaret at TECO Theatre at the Straz Center on January 12. Performed by Patel Conservatory students in grade seven through adult, Winter Cabaret features solo, duet and small group musical performances, with a choreographed opening and closing number.
Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) president and event series creator, Steve Jones (Producer of OWN's “Black Love,” “Motherly Love”) moderated a conversation with award-winning actress Angela Bassett (“911,” “Black Panther,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “What's Love Got to Do With It”) who received the “Icon Award” at the 10th installment of Hollywood Confidential on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the The Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, CA in partnership with Essence Magazine.
Recently signed to Cleopatra Records, Walter Lure & The Waldos have announced their new album 'Wacka Lacka Boom Bop A Loom Bam Boo'. This is the first new album in 24 years from legendary guitarist-vocalist Walter Lure, an original member of The Heartbreakers, who spearheaded the first wave of punk rock.
Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) president and event series creator, Steve Jones(Producer of OWN's “Black Love,” “Motherly Love”) moderated a conversation with actress and comedianTiffany Haddish (“Night School,” “Girls Trip”) who received the “Trailblazer Award” at the ninth installment of Hollywood Confidential on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the The Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, CA in partnership with Essence Magazine.
ABC Radio and Skyview Networks are further aligning their considerable resources to identify, develop and syndicate talent and programs to broadcast radio. ABC Radio will assess talent syndication opportunities for both music and news/talk formats and provide affiliate sales while Skyview Networks will handle national sales and distribution. The companies will begin immediately focusing on opportunities that can scale nationally.
Beginning March 28, ABC News will launch a daily news podcast, “Start Here.” Hosted by Brad Mielke, each 20-minute episode draws on the global resources of ABC News and delivers meaningful insights on events shaping the world. New episodes post every weekday by 6 a.m. Eastern time on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music and the ABC News app.
After a successful fan funding campaign, John MOuse releases his fifth album 'Replica Figures' out on Keep Me In Your Heart records on the 19th of February 2018. For 'Replica Figures' John returns to work with original band member Sweet Baboo. It's been 15 years since the two worked under John's previous moniker JT Mouse and the result is a touching album with glimpses of John's black humour, which has been a signature throughout his career.
British musician, actor and broadcaster MICHAEL DES BARRES has today released his first single, 'Living in the USA,' on Wicked Cool Records, partnering with YAHOO! Music to exclusively premiere the song's controversial new video
For the second year in a row, ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawls, is a featured special event of the Origin's 1st Irish Theatre Festival, currently running in New York. Produced by NY Shakespeare Exchange, this special women-powered edition of their community-building, immersive pub crawls will unfold in the Financial District near Stone Street on consecutive Saturdays -- January 27 & February 3, from 3pm to 6pm.
After a successful fan funding campaign, John Mouse releases his fifth album 'Replica Figures' out through Keep Me In Your Heart Records on the 19th of February 2018.
Academy Award winner and executive producer Jamie Foxx, who played an over-the-top, satirized version of himself in the pilot episode of WHITE FAMOUS, will reprise his role for the series' season one finale airing this Sunday, December 10
