ABC Wins Wednesday Night with CMA FESTAugust 9, 2018With its 3-hour broadcast of the 2018 “CMA Fest,” ABC finished as the most-watched network on Wednesday night, topping runner-up NBC with 2 hours of “World of Dance” by nearly 1.0 million viewers (4.7 million vs. 3.8 million) and nearly tying Fox for No. 1 in Adults 18-49 (0.9/4 vs. 1.0/5 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. with “MasterChef”/”24 Hours to Hell and Back”).
CMA Foundation Launches IT STARTS WITH M.E. CampaignAugust 9, 2018For more than a decade, the CMA Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide resources for students to have the opportunity to participate in quality music education programs. Thanks to the generosity of CMA members, its message of 'music education for all' is starting to resonate. Due in part to the CMA Foundation's ongoing commitment, music programs across the country are improving and now is the time for the foundation to amplify its message to inspire individual and community action so that every child has access to music education.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording Will Get September 21st ReleaseAugust 9, 2018Atlantic Records has announced the release of 'PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING),' the official companion to the eagerly awaited new musical based on Garry Marshall's beloved romantic comedy. The album is available for digital pre- save and pre-order, accompanied by an instant grat download of the show-stopping 'I Can't Go Back'; 'PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)' arrives Friday, September 21st at all DSPs. Physical CD editions of 'PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)' arrive in stores nationwide on Friday, October 26th.
VIDEO: Watch All-New Promo for INSIDE THE MANSON CULT: THE LOST TAPES on FoxAugust 9, 2018INSIDE THE MANSON CULT: THE LOST TAPES, a new two-hour true crime special about Charles Manson and his gang of blindly loyal followers, will air Monday, Sept. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, it was announced today by Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Broadcasting Company. The special will be narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Liev Schreiber (“Ray Donovan”).
Juanes Invites Rosalía to Join Concert at the Hollywood BowlAugust 9, 2018Latin rock superstar Juanes returns to the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 for a musical journey through his greatest hits, latest chart-topping album Mis Planes Son Amarte, and summer single “Pa Dentro.” Continuing his ongoing practice to spotlight important new artists in Latin music, Juanes has extended an invitation to Spain's fast-rising music and cultural innovator Rosalía for her Los Angeles concert debut with the September 5th opening performance slot at the Hollywood Bowl. The invitation extends Juanes' support of Rosalía after she also joined the Colombian star at his December 2017 concert in Madrid.
The Ojai Film Festival Announces Full Festival ScheduleAugust 9, 2018Since its founding in 2000, the Ojai Film Festival's stated goals have been to provide audiences with opportunities to see groundbreaking work that would be otherwise inaccessible, and to provide filmmakers with enthusiastic audiences – including movie industry professionals. It's 19th year is no exception beginning November 1 and running through November 11.
Netflix Announces PATRIOT ACT WITH HASAN MINHAJAugust 9, 2018Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj will debut on Netflix on Sunday, October 28th. Netflix has committed to an unprecedented 32 episode order, making Minhaj the first Indian-American host of a weekly comedy show.
Food Network Presents New Series BITE CLUB Hosted by Tyler FlorenceAugust 9, 2018This fall, Tyler Florence hits some of the country's top food cities and pits local chefs against each other in a fierce fight to become their hometown champ in the new competition series Bite Club. In each location, five chefs arrive prepared to cook in an unknown kitchen, and are greeted with a game of chance that results in two chefs becoming the competition's judges. The three remaining chefs then go head-to-head in two rounds of intense secret ingredient cooking battles, where their peers ultimately decide who becomes the city's Bite Club champ. The six-episode series premieres Thursday, September 6th at 9pm ET/PT with Chicago, followed by episodes in Savannah, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Charleston and Nashville.
Sony Music and the Michael Jackson Estate Present THE MICHAEL JACKSON DIAMOND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION in Las VegasAugust 9, 2018Hosted by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music in honor of the King of Pop's very special birthday, guests are invited to DAYLIGHT Beach Club following a performance of the critically acclaimed Michael Jackson ONE show at Mandalay Bay. The venue will be filled with experiential activations inspired by Michael Jackson's iconic short films. Sway Calloway of “Sway in the Morning” will emcee the night which will feature a surprise superstar performance, a guest DJ set by Mark Ronson, house DJs and more.
NBC Sports Group to Begin Coverage of the 2018-19 Premier LeagueAugust 9, 2018NBC Sports Group's coverage of the 2018-19 Premier League season kicks off tomorrow, on Friday, August 10, when Manchester United host Leicester City live at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Continuing its annual tradition of a trip to the United Kingdom, NBC Sports Group's U.S.-based Premier League team will open the season on the road, as the entire announce team works together on-location in the U.K. for kickoff of the 2018-19 Premier League season. Live on-site match coverage begins tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Launches ERASE THE HATE Campaign Featuring Timbaland and Princess NokiaAugust 9, 2018NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's social impact campaign Erase The Hate (www.EraseTheHate.org) will premiere a new video this weekend featuring an original song by prolific Grammy-winning producer Timbaland, with lyrics and vocals by recording artist Princess Nokia. The combination of their inspiring music with visual storytelling will amplify Erase The Hate's mission to support and encourage a new generation taking action against hate, intolerance and inequality.