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Trumpeter Antoine Drye is set to release his new album 'Retreat To Beauty'. Collaborating with esteemed orchestrator Isaac Raz and an ensemble of over twenty musicians, the album delivers lush arrangements of jazz standards and original material, giving a modern twist to a classic orchestral jazz sound.

The series centers around Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), a young CIA lawyer whose first week on the job turns upside down when he discovers a threatening letter by former asset Max Meladze (Laura Haddock), who plans to expose the agency unless they exonerate her of a serious crime. Watch an announcement video!

See photos from the opening night red carpet of Ain't No Mo'! The cast includes Jordan E. Cooper as Peaches, Fedna Jacquet (Passenger #1), Marchánt Davis (Passenger #2), Shannon Matesky (Passenger #3), and more.

Adventure Entertainment continues to acquire extraordinary stories with the award-winning thriller/comedy feature film  “18½” from Dan Mirvish (“Between Us,” “Bernard and Huey” and a Slamdance Film Festival Co-founder), having scored the coveted 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, this indie gem has played in over 20 festivals around the globe.

Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with everything Effie with DREAMGIRLS Lillias White, Roz Ryan and Kecia-Lewis Evans.

Janelle Monae has landed two film roles, according to Variety. Monae is joining the voice cast of 'UglyDolls' and the cast of 'Harriet.'

A heartwarming story for the whole family about love and determination, Breaking Brooklyn arrives on DVD, Digital, and On Demand on November 6 from Lionsgate. 

STEW & THE NEGRO PROBLEM - the powerhouse indie rock band fronted by longtime collaborators Stew and Heidi Rodewald - will perform a one-night-only concert at THE TOTAL BENT/NATIVE SONG DOUBLE RECORD RELEASE PARTY, featuring selections from the duo's two most recent recordings, on Monday, June 18 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker St.) in Manhattan.  Doors open at 7 pm for the concert beginning at 8 pm.

According to Variety, ABC has renewed the Viola Davis drama How to Get Away with Murder for a fifth season. 

Lifetime Original Movie FAITH UNDER FIRE Premieres as #1 On Cable

The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the new dramas The Crossing, Deception, For The People and the Grey's Anatomy spinoff, as well as new comedies Alex, Inc. and Splitting Up Together. Additionally, American Idol will air Sundays and Mondays, beginning March 11. Dates have also been set for the premiere of Dancing with the Stars All-Athletes Edition and the return of Quantico.

Lifetime kicks off 2018 with a trio of feature movies based on the true stories of three women who have made lasting impressions in our world.

Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Toni Braxton releases a remix package for Coping - out today via Def Jam Recordings. Featuring remixes from Eden Prince, Paris & Simo, Stadiumx, Disco Killerz and Tom Swoon. Download and stream Coping Remixes

Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Toni Braxton's new single, Deadwood is available now via Def Jam Recordings. Deadwood was co-written by Braxton, Fred Ball, Royce Doherty and Kwame Ogoo.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the fall/winter semester of the Actors Workshop, beginning with registration on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 9 am at the Detroit Rep Theatre. This semester is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts with matching funds from the Ways & Means Community Foundation. Anyone over 18 years of age may participate and no prior experience is necessary. Scholarships for low to moderate income students are available. Income verification documents must be provided.

Lifetime ups its premium scripted content with new season greenlights of the critically-acclaimed drama series UnREAL for a fourth season and freshman drama Mary Kills People for a season two, it was announced today by Liz Gateley, EVP and Head of Programming for Lifetime.

???????Marjorie Moon, Executive Director Emeritus of Brooklyn's esteemed Billie Holiday Theatre, has joined the team of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (www.newfederaltheatre.com) as Administrative Consultant.  

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, unveiled the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities. Check out trailers for the new shows below!

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.