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Corbyn Besson releases his debut single 'Love Me Better.' Best known as one-fifth of multi billion streaming and arena headlining boy band Why Don't We, Corbyn began his music career on his own, releasing songs online. After seven years with the group, which Corbyn joined in 2016, he's ready to step out as a solo artist.

Bleed Like Me was a top 5 album chart hit in the UK, US, Australia, and the European Billboard chart upon its initial release in April 2005. The album featured four singles, “Why Do You Love Me,” which was a top 10 single in the UK, “Bleed Like Me” and “Sex Is Not The Enemy,” which both went on to be regulars in the band's live shows.

Global pop icon Sia will release her first proper solo album in eight years – entitled Reasonable Woman. The record features guest turns from Kylie, Chaka Khan, Paris Hilton, Tierra Whack, Labrinth, Kaliii, and Jimmy Jolliff. She drops an instant smash called “Dance Alone,” created with fellow pop queen and 2024 Grammy Award winner, Kylie Minogue.

To coincide with the announcement, the band has revealed two tracks, including focus single, 'Water' and a b-side 'Connecticut.' Both tracks were written by Matt Lowell and produced by Mike Davis (Ratboys, Pool Kids, Great Grandpa), with Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, U2, Ride, The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, The Smashing Pumpkins) mixing the record.

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired  three new titles, including Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder, 46 Plays for America’s First Ladies, and Deadline. Learn more about the new titles here!

The Yard Theatre will host a special 'Black Out' night for the play 'Samuel Takes A Break,' which is nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Writing Prize. The Black Out Night will be held on 28 February at 7.30pm.

Planet Ant will present the Michigan Premiere of LOVEBIRD JAMBOREE: Love Stories From The LGBTQ Community by local Sarah Elisabeth Brown. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

CPR – Center for Performance Research has revealed its 2024 Spring Season of public programs and residencies. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles will host the L.A. Premiere of SUPER FREAK: The Rick James Story, about the charismatic, flamboyant, provocative musician who dominated the airwaves, with his infectious song “Super Freak”. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

The Funny Final Four is a comedy competition at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square with teams of comedians competing for the funniest show.

Hellen van Meene: The Dissolve exhibition at Yancey Richardson showcases intimate color portraits of adolescent girls and young women inspired by classical painting. On view from Feb. 22 - Mar. 30, 2024.

PJ Morton and MAJOR. MC Lyte—known for hits like “First Began,” “Say So,” “Alright,” “Good Morning,” “Why I Love You,” and “Joy In The Battle”—will host a one-night-only performance honoring mothers and mother figures, bringing an unforgettable fusion of rhythm & blues, soul, and gospel to the nation's culture center.

AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Following his incredibly successful two year My Way: The Las Vegas Residency run culminating in 100 sold out shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM, multi-platinum, 8-time GRAMMY award-winning global entertainment icon USHER is bringing his smooth R&B tracks, infectious smile and slick moves to fans all across the globe.

Rising LA-via-Philadelphia alt-pop artist Kevitch teams up with SCayos and Sara Kawai for “Wild Thoughts.” The track marks the third single from an upcoming compilation project created at Nettwerk & its lofi brand Cosmo Kuma's first-ever beatcamp last summer in Malibu. Singles will be releasing weekly until the full project's arrival.

The season concludes with a star-studded finale featuring performers Calum Scott, Robin S. Sheila E. and Steven Sanchez. Favorite “AGT” acts returning to the stage to celebrate the finale including Drake Miligan, Chapel Hart, Loren Allred, and Brian Justin Crum. Olympic gold medalist David Taylor also joins one of the finalists for a performance.

Kicking off February 21st at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu, HI the tour will visit celebrated venues and festivals including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, LA; Stagecoach in Indio, CA; Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA; the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA  and the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TV on September 23, 2024.

Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford leads the American Classical Orchestra (ACO) in a performance of Bach’s monumental B Minor Mass with the acclaimed ACO Chorus at Alice Tully Hall on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 PM. Learn more about the performance here!

The Apollo has announced that four new members were elected to the non-profit organization’s Board of Directors. Learn more about the new members here!