Johnel Talks Nigerian Hip Hop & R&B Scene
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024
'Discover the rising Nigerian artist, Johnel NG, and his unique blend of hip-hop and R&B music. Learn about his influences and his debut studio album, rare.'
Review: ULSTER AMERICAN, Riverside Studios
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 14, 2023
Ulster American, last seen in Edinburgh in 2018, opens with a debate about using the n-word. So far, so Ireland. We then touch on sex, consent, religion, Unionism, the IRA and Brexit, all crafted with bitingly sharp humour. It’s a lot to take in.
Interview: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi on Going From THE LION KING to THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023
Following several runs as a swing in The Lion King on Broadway, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi is playing Young Celie in the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. BroadwayWorld sat down with Mpasi to discuss the transition from stage to screen, sharing the role of Celie with Fantasia Barrino, how Halle Bailey supported her on set, and more.
The Driver Era Release First Live Album 'Live at the Greek'
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2023
Alt-pop duo consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, THE DRIVER ERA release their first live album, live at the greek. In addition to the digital release of the album, the band also released custom box sets, a physical CD with an A5 casebound 52 page book, and a double LP with a 32 page booklet. All are available now.
Kane Brown Earns RIAA Diamond Single
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023
Brown is only the 8th artist in Country music to achieve the massive accomplishment with 10 million certified units in the U.S. Brown was surprised with the news at home with a heartfelt video from fellow Diamond-Selling Country artists Luke Combs, Hillary Scott (Lady A), Tyler Hubbard (Florida Georgia Line) and Darius Rucker.
Hampstead Theatre Announces New Spring Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 23, 2023
Spring 2024 will see four world premieres, one UK premiere, and one English language premiere by acclaimed writers including April De Angelis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Hampton and Richard Nelson alongside rising playwrights Sarah Power and Richard Molloy.
Josh Groban Releases 'Closer 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition' With Six Unreleased Tracks
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023
Hot off the heels of his recent GRAMMY-Award nomination for Sweeney Todd for Best Musical Theater Album, multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and global superstar Josh Groban commemorates two decades of his 6x-platinum blockbuster breakout album, Closer, with Closer 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition out now.
Delilah Holliday Releases 'Invaluable Vol. 2' & 'Invaluable Mixtape' 12' Vinyl LP
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2023
Along with the Invaluable mixtape, a limited edition 12” transparent violet vinyl, combining both volumes. Delilah will celebrate in London next Thursday, November 9 before hitting the road throughout the UK and EU, supporting Georgia [all dates here]. Stream the latest single from Invaluable Vol. 2, “1000 Transformations.”
Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!