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Tank and The Bangas Debuts New Single 'For Andre' to Celebrate Andre 3000's Birthday Photo Tank and The Bangas Debuts New Single 'For Andre' to Celebrate Andre 3000's Birthday
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 27, 2020

To celebrate André 3000's birthday, Grammy-nominated band Tank and The Bangas debuts a new single, “For André,” today via Verve Forecast. ...


Actors Training Ground Announces Voice-Over And Acting As A Business Master Classes Photo Actors Training Ground Announces Voice-Over And Acting As A Business Master Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2021

Actors Training Ground is offering two great Professional Development classes in February. Classes run 6 weeks long and meet once a week for an hour and a half. Build your skills and take charge of your acting career with Voice-Over with Wendy Zier and Acting as a Business....


Gryffin and Chris Lane Team Up for New Single 'Hold You Tonight' Photo Gryffin and Chris Lane Team Up for New Single 'Hold You Tonight'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

L.A.-based artist/producer Gryffin has teamed up with platinum-selling country artist Chris Lane for a breathtaking new single called “Hold You Tonight.” Released via Darkroom/Interscope  Records, the track beautifully merges Gryffin's melodic brand of electronic music with Lane's stripped-back yet ...


VIDEO: Watch New Music Video for Brennin Hunt's 'Heaven's On the Way' Photo VIDEO: Watch New Music Video for Brennin Hunt's 'Heaven's On the Way'
by Nicole Rosky - November 17, 2020

Broadway veteran Brennin Hunt has teamed up with Hope For The Day for the release of his new song- 'Heaven's on the Way'. Watch the music video below! ...


Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Upcoming Conversation Featuring Jane Dubin, Lee Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Upcoming Conversation Featuring Jane Dubin, Lee Feldshon and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2020

This Friday, August 7, 2020, offers a conversation entitled 'Producer Basics: What You Need to Know, COVID Edition,' an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive in the age of COVID-19....


CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP Photo CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020

CJ Solar has doubly-good news for his fans, as he has set May 1, 2020 as the date his long-awaited Coming My Way EP will be available. He also revealed his touching new single, “Watered Down Whiskey,” was released to Country radio today. ...


Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Debut New Track 'Elyne Road' Photo Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Debut New Track 'Elyne Road'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021

Toumani further elaborates on the project, “African music has a mystic and classical side, a divinity…it is not only about dance, and people need to know this.” ...


OKC Broadway Plans to Open Postponed Season in September 2021 Photo OKC Broadway Plans to Open Postponed Season in September 2021
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2021

OKC Broadway is continuing to work to reschedule the productions that were halted due to the pandemic. Elizabeth Gray, general manager of OKC Broadway and executive director of the Civic Center Foundation, has been working diligently to attempt to get the company back on its feet....


VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID Photo VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Sarah Leiber - March 29, 2021

SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast and director of Thunder Force will air on SiriusXM Stars on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 pm ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app. ...


WORLD OF WARCRAFT: NEW FLAVORS OF AZEROTH The Official Cookbook Out June 1 Photo WORLD OF WARCRAFT: NEW FLAVORS OF AZEROTH The Official Cookbook Out June 1
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2021

Pandaren chef Nomi has collected the best recipes from his travels and will teach you everything you need to know as you feast your way through Azeroth. ...


At Least 5000 Jobs Have Been Lost in the UK Theatre Industry Due to the Health Crisis Photo At Least 5000 Jobs Have Been Lost in the UK Theatre Industry Due to the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2020

At least 5,000 jobs have been lost in the UK theatre industry due to the health crisis, ITV reports. 2,000 of these are in the last month alone, and 2,700 of the job losses are in London and the West End....


J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME Photo J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020

J.K Rowling has launched an online Harry Potter hub for kids, families and fans during the coronavirus lockdown, harrypotterathome.com....


P!NK Recovers From Covid-19; Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts Photo P!NK Recovers From Covid-19; Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020

Beloved music artist Pink revealed on social media today that she and her son, Jameson, have made a full recovery from the novel coronavirus Covid-19. ...


ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20 Photo ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 30, 2020

As COVID-19 lockdowns sweep the globe, ABC News announced today that “20/20” will air its third live special in prime time anchored by David Muir on the outbreak. “America Rising: Fighting the Pandemic – A Special Edition of '20/20'” will highlight the extraordinary work by health care workers on th...


Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel Photo Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021

Transformers, based on the Hasbro toy line, has been a massively successful property for Paramount, according to Variety. The first film in the franchise, starring Shia LaBeouf, was released in 2007. ...


Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel Photo Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021

Transformers, based on the Hasbro toy line, has been a massively successful property for Paramount, according to Variety. The first film in the franchise, starring Shia LaBeouf, was released in 2007. ...


RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos Photo RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020

ABC News' “20/20” stood as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine, outdelivering NBC's “Dateline” by double digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+13% – 4.3 million vs. 3.8 million), Adults 18-49 (+17% - 0.7/4 vs. 0.6/3) and Adults 25-54 (+11% - 1.0/5 vs. 0.9/4).  In fact, “20/20” ranked as Friday's N...


Quibi, Gunpowder & Sky and Complex Announce a Daily Hip-Hop Music & Culture News Show Photo Quibi, Gunpowder & Sky and Complex Announce a Daily Hip-Hop Music & Culture News Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2019

Today, Quibi, Gunpowder & Sky and Complex announced that they have teamed up to create a daily news show that curates insider knowledge of the hip-hop music industry and culture....


Centre For The Moving Image Launches Search For A Chief Creative Officer Photo Centre For The Moving Image Launches Search For A Chief Creative Officer
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2021

Today, Scotland's Centre for the Moving Image launched its international search for a Chief Creative Officer, to create, lead and champion the creative vision and voice of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse Cinemas, placing film, filmmakers and audiences at the heart of everything t...


NIGHTLINE Presents Special Coverage of COVID-19 Photo NIGHTLINE Presents Special Coverage of COVID-19
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2020

Beginning tonight, ABC News' “Nightline” will devote its show fully to continual coverage of COVID-19. “Nightline” will take a distinctive look at the global and domestic effects of the coronavirus outbreak from testing and quarantined cases to business, labor and politics. Coverage will feature rep...


VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID Photo VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Sarah Leiber - March 29, 2021

SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast and director of Thunder Force will air on SiriusXM Stars on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 pm ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app. ...


BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern Photo BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern
by Alan Henry - October 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld has just opened up new opportunities for interns to join the team!...


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jon M. Chu Play IN THE HEIGHTS-Themed Trivia Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jon M. Chu Play IN THE HEIGHTS-Themed Trivia
by Sarah Leiber - April 08, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Jon M. Chu labored for years to bring “In the Heights,” an upbeat musical that opened on Broadway in 2008, to the big screen....


ABC News Originals Presents 'The American Royal Baby' Streaming Today Only on Hulu Photo ABC News Originals Presents 'The American Royal Baby' Streaming Today Only on Hulu
by TV News Desk - June 07, 2021

“The American Royal Baby” will provide a glimpse of the potentially glamorous California life ahead for the first American-born royal baby girl, spotlight how she will fit into the royal family and the line of succession and reflect on the legacy Princess Diana leaves for her grandchildren....


BWW Blog: How to Shine Online- Audition Tips for Online Auditions and Self-Tapes Photo BWW Blog: How to Shine Online- Audition Tips for Online Auditions and Self-Tapes
by ICMT - April 13, 2021

With theatres planning to reopen in the hopefully not too distant future, auditions have started but not as we knew them. Speaking to German Director Christopher Stadlhofer, he explains, 'Even after lock-down, we will likely be conducting our first rounds online or by self-tape. It's logistically ea...






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