JEFF BECK will embark on a 6-week U.S. tour this summer including seven solo shows in addition to the previously announced “Stars Align Tour,” with Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson of Heart. Joining BECK on this year's outing will be long-time collaborators, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums) and Jimmy Hall (vocals) as well as long touring partner, Rhonda Smith (bass) and newcomer, cellist Vanessa Freebairn-Smith.
Indonesian singer, songwriter and actress, AGNEZ MO, recently signed to 300 Entertainment. With a social following of over 35 million and numerous multi-platinum hits, pop / R&B songstress AGNEZ MO (Ag-nes Mo) is already well on her way to taking the US by storm. AGNEZ MO recently released her lively new music video, 'Damn I Love You,' which has earned over 12 million views to date. AGNEZ MO's brand new full length EP, available to stream HERE, includes hit single 'Long As I Get Paid,' which has earned a colossal 22 million+ views and praise from the likes of Idolator, Vogue and Hollywood Life.
Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 24, 2018) its nominees for the 2017-18 season. Broadway's "Come From Away" starJenn Colella along with "The Band's Visit" sensation Katrina Lenk presided over the (11AM) announcement ceremony in the Oak Room at New York's renowned Algonquin Hotel (59 W 44th Street).
On Saturday, April 21st, BroadwayWorld went behind the scenes of SPONGEBOB BROADWAY on our Instagram!
Saturday, April 21st, BroadwayWorld is going behind the scenes of SPONGEBOB BROADWAY on our Instagram!
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2018 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by Tony® Award winners Harriet Harris, Julie White and Tony® Award nominee Christopher Sieber at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online right here at BroadwayWorld.com.
BET Networks announced today its upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year programming slate. Now, more than ever, black culture is powering every area of mainstream from politics and social media to music and fashion. As the #1 Cable Network for African American viewers 18-49 for 17 consecutive years, BET is omnipresent in its influence of all aspects of pop culture with new original series and specials, featuring some of Hollywood's biggest stars and influencers, both in front and behind the camera. From Dwayne Johnson, T.I., Will Packer, En Vogue, SWV, Salt, Pepa, Spinderella, Swizz Beatz, Tracey Edmonds and more, BET is raising the bar on premium programming content and will deliver 21% more original programming than last year. From engaging new provocative series, to culture-defining mega-specials, BET continues to entertain, empower and engage its audiences.
BET Networks, in partnership with Grand Hustle Productions, is excited to announce the premiere of 'THE GRAND HUSTLE,' a fierce new reality competition series, featuring 16 business minded men and women vying for an opportunity of a lifetime! Created and Executive produced by GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur and the King of the South himself, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, the series centers around the hopeful hustlers as they compete for a coveted position, with a six-figure salary, within Tip's multimillion-dollar Grand Hustle business empire which he built from the ground up. 'THE GRAND HUSTLE' competition series is set to heat up the summer on Thursday, July 19th at 10:00PM EDT.
BET Networks, in partnership with Grand Hustle Productions, is excited to announce the premiere of "THE GRAND HUSTLE", a fierce new reality competition series, featuring 16 business minded men and women vying for an opportunity of a lifetime! Created and Executive produced by Grammy-award winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur and the King of the South himself, Tip "T.I." Harris, the series centers around the hopeful hustlers as they compete for a coveted position, with a six-figure salary, within Tip's multimillion-dollar Grand Hustle business empire which he built from the ground up. "THE GRAND HUSTLE" competition series is set to heat up the summer on Thursday, July 19th at 10:00PM EST.
Family Circle,the No.1-selling food and family magazine, and MASTERCHEF, America's most-watched cooking series, announced today an expansion of theirpartnership to now include MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, airing Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Bojangles' Coliseum will host Charlie Wilson & Friends - A Mother's Day Celebration on Sunday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles' Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $57 and $127 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has renewed its worldwide deal with the multi-Grammy-winning songwriter, artist and producer Pharrell Williams.
Get Schooled national spokesperson and hip-hop mogul DJ Khaled today joined Viacom to announce Key to Social Change, an initiative that will empower high school and college students to make a positive impact in their communities through social media. Organized under the Major Keys campaign, which assists students in securing a college education, Key to Social Change launches April 2, 2018, and will award more than $20,000 in scholarships to select participants.
Female lyricist,Tokyo Jetz, released an animated lyric video for her title track off her highly anticipated 3-song EP, The One. The hard-hitting trap beat and addictive hook lets everyone know exactly who Tokyo Jetz is... she's “The One”. In this track Tokyo Jetz embodies the sound of her hometown of Duval, while painting a precise picture of what she is all about. The upcoming EP, set to release April 2018, will be the first of many projects leading up to her second studio album Baby Goat, set to release later this year.
From Mass Appeal, Rapture stares directly into the bright light that hip hop culture shines on the world and doesn't blink. Throughout 8 episodes and featuring a diverse swath of artists -- Nas and Dave East, T.I., Rapsody, Logic, G-Eazy, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, 2 Chainz and Just Blaze – Rapture dives into the artists' lives with their families and friends, to sitting front row in the studio and grinding on tour, to experiencing the ecstatic power of moving the crowd.
Endemol Shine North America, the producers behind MASTERCHEF and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, announced today the lineup of fan-favorite contestants making special appearances at CAMP MASTERCHEF, the culinary camps for kids and teens ages 8-16, beginning June 2018. Campers have the chance to meet, mingle, get hands-on tips and even cook alongside the best home cooks in America. Campers will hear first-hand what it was like to be on the shows and how MASTERCHEF and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR changed these home cooks' lives.
Do you have a burning question for Wesley Taylor? On Tuesday, March 13, (5:30pm EST) BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with SpongeBob Squarepants' most maniacal character. Don't forget to tune in to our official Facebook page to submit your questions live or send us questions in advance on Twitter @BroadwayWorld with #AskWesBWW.
It's a beautiful Bikini Bottom day! Spongebob Squarepants the Musical celebrated 100 performances on Broadway on March 2. Check out photos from the celebrations below!
Today, Gucci Mane releases his newest single, “Solitaire” featuring Migos and Lil Yachty. The track marks the first single off Gucci Mane's forthcoming album Evil Genius. “Solitaire” comes on the heels of Gucci Mane's latest album, “El Gato: The Human Glacier.” Previously, Gucci Mane released his studio album, “MR. DAVIS,” which featured smash hit single “I Get The Bag” featuring Migos, which is now certified double platinum. “MR. DAVIS” followed the May 2017 release of “DROPTOPWOP,” highlighted by the blockbuster single, “Met Gala (Feat. Offset).” Produced by Metro Boomin, the mixtape was included on a number of year-end lists, among them Noisey's “The 100 Best Albums of 2017” and Complex's “The Best Albums of 2017” which hailed the collection as Gucci Mane's “most darkly compelling collection songs in years – and easily his tightest project.”
ChooseATL, the public-facing initiative of metro Atlanta, announced today a partnership with The Gathering Spot (TGS), an award-winning private membership club founded in Atlanta, for a headline panel discussion and performance at the 2018 SXSW Festival featuring Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor and entrepreneur, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, on Monday, March 12th. The ChooseATL House will return to the SXSW Festival for the third year, showcasing top Atlanta artists, innovators, and brands with a lineup of panel discussions and programming to raise awareness of the opportunity that Atlanta offers to encourage emerging talent to consider Atlanta as home.
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