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Platinum-selling UK music collective Rudimental released a brand-new album on Friday, 'Toast To Our Differences' - having debuted three huge international singles so far – including UK #1 and RIAA certified Gold US hit'These Days' ft. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen, the biggest-selling UK record of 2018, 'Let Me Live' (prod. with Major Lazer) ft. Anne Marie & Mr. Eazi and 'Walk Alone' ft. Tom Walker. Written as an emphatic celebration of difference and a coming together of cultures, styles and sounds, 'Toast To Our Differences' (Major Toms/Big Beat Records) is the product of the four-piece band's past three years of work and boasts an extraordinary list of collaborators.

Following last year's momentous 50th anniversary celebrations, The Isle of Wight Festival today announces the first artists for the 2019 event, which kicks off the British festival season on  13th - 16th June.

Rudimental tease the British four-piece's third studio album 'Toast To Our Differences' with a new tune presenting a smooth, bubbling groove 'Scared Of Love' featuring Ray BLK and Stefflon Don. Bursting with classic house flavors, the track lands as a peak-time, feel good jam, elevated by Ray BLK's glistening vocal hooks and Stefflon Don's sharp, rapid-fire verses, spotlighting just how bold, diverse and expansive the Rudimental sound has become. Having already debuted three singles from the new album 'Toast To Our Differences' so far– smash hit UK #1 'These Days' ft. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen, the biggest-selling record of 2018 in the UK, 'Let Me Live' (prod. with Major Lazer) ft. Anne Marie & Mr. Eazi and 'Walk Alone' ft. Tom Walker – 'Scared Of Love' sees Rudimental pair up with Ray BLK and Stefflon Don on a record for the first time – LISTEN HERE!

Premium television network EPIX® announced today that production has commenced on its original modern noir drama series Our Lady, LTD, with Damon Herriman (100 Bloody Acres), Chris Conrad (Patriot), Terry O'Quinn (Patriot, Castle Rock) and Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect).  The newly announced cast joins previously announced Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley, two-time Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzman, and Kurtwood Smith. Steve Conrad (Wonder, Patriot) and Bruce Terris (Patriot) serve as executive producers and showrunners, with Conrad directing six episodes. The series, slated for a 2019 premiere on EPIX, is produced by MGM Television and internationally distributed by MGM.

Emerging British singer-songwriter Maisie Peters has released her debut EP 'Dressed Too Nice For A Jacket' today via Atlantic Records.

The 1975, Rita Ora, Twenty One Pilots and Mumford & Sons are among some of the artists stepping into the world famous Live Lounge this November on BBC Radio 1.

Fresh off sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Soho Theatre, Stamptown Comedy Night returns to London with Knock2bag at Moth Club.

Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter, brings his new live comedy show Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio for its U.S. premiere in select cities this fall. A frustrated news reporter known for venting in unguarded “off-camera” rants and satirizing the world of politics, entertainment and the media, Jonathan Pie has amassed a huge online following and notably shot to fame in America after his response to the election of Donald Trump racked up over 160 million views worldwide. Pie's weekly videos regularly achieve millions of views.

Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter, brings his new live comedy show Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio for its U.S. premiere in select cities this fall. A frustrated news reporter known for venting in unguarded "off-camera" rants and satirizing the world of politics, entertainment and the media, Jonathan Pie has amassed a huge online following and notably shot to fame in America after his response to the election of Donald Trump racked up over 160 million views worldwide. Pie's weekly videos regularly achieve millions of views.

American Bard Theater Company presents the New York City premiere of You Wouldn't Expect, a play written by Marilynn Barner Anselmi examining the staggering truths about the coercive influence of the government-sponsored eugenics program and its direct focus on poverty and race. Cezar Williams directs a cast of eight, including Cherie Danielle, Adiagha Faizah, Carl Fisk, Erin Gilbreth*, Ross G. Hewitt, Malikha Mallette, Okema T Moore*, and Atiya Yanique Taylor. Fifteen performances will be staged at The Chain Theater, 312 West 36th Street in New York City, from September 19-October 7, 2018.

Continuing its cross-country tour, John Strand's critically-acclaimed political drama The Originalist, based on the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, will play at 59E59 Theaters under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith.

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to welcome the NYC premiere of THE ORIGINALIST written by John Strand and directed by Molly Smith. Produced by Middle Finger Production, LLC [Beth Newburger, Executive Producer] and Arena Stage and part of 59E59's Subscription Series, THE ORIGINALIST begins performances on Saturday, July 14 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 19. 

Officially launching today, Apple Music's Song of the Summer highlight the very best Pop, dance, hip-hop, and R&B hits to soundtrack the perfect summer. Apple Music's editors around the world reviewed and vetted songs that are currently gaining momentum on the service platform, in culture and the world of music at large to create a playlist that truly spans across multiple genres, captures the mood of the season, and can be enjoyed all summer long. Full track list and art attached. 

Frontier Comedy are thrilled to announce that satirical comedy star Jonathan Pie has added a second and final show at the Athenaeum Theatre (Fri 25 May) by demand to his hotly-anticipated Australian debut next month.

Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, concludes its 2017/18 season with the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Pasadena Playhouse production of The Originalist by John Strand, directed by Molly Smith with Associate Director Seema Sueko, and featuring Edward Gero as Antonin Scalia. The Originalist runs May 10 - June 10, 2018 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The press opening is Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 8:00pm.

As the build up to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe gathers pace, today Underbelly added an eye-watering 96 dazzling shows to what will be the most ambitious programme in the company's 19 year Fringe history. Celebrating the freshest new talent and the biggest acts from the world of theatre, comedy, dance, circus and cabaret, the 2018 programme will see hundreds of the most exciting performers tread the boards across 21 Underbelly venues including McEwan Hall, Cowgate, Circus Hub and of course, the iconic Udderbelly.

Frontier Comedy are thrilled to announce that satirical comedy star Jonathan Pie has added Canberra (The Street Theatre, Sun 20 May) and Brisbane (The Old Museum, Tue 22 May) shows to his hotly-anticipated Australian debut next month!