Armin van Buuren Releases Mix Album A STATE OF TRANCE, IBIZA 2018August 10, 2018Seeing as both his sound and live sets are staples in the Ibiza club scene, it's no wonder Armin van Buuren has decided to return to the White Isle with his latest 'A State Of Trance' mix album. The fifth installment of the series and a wonderful addition to a summer season that saw Armin van Buuren head up his own Wednesday night summer residency at HÏ Ibiza, 'A State Of Trance, Ibiza 2018' strengthens both the Trance genre and the ASOT brand through forty-one sizzling productions in a two-part album ready to rock any electronic music fan's world.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Donates $3.25 Million At Annual Grants BanquetAugust 10, 2018The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) presented $3.25 million at their annual Grants Banquet held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. The evening was hosted by William H. Macy. Talent who accepted grants on behalf of nonprofit organizations included Alfonso Cuaron, Alfre Woodard, Amber Heard, Ben Hardy, Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Messina, Christian Slater, Cody Fern, Connie Britton, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Fanning, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Jason Bateman, Jason Reitman, Jennifer Garner, Joey King, John Cho, John David Washington, Lena Waithe, MJ Rodriguez, Nia Long, Rami Malek, Regina King, and Steve Carell.
Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer Michèle Maheux to Retire from TIFF in Summer 2019August 10, 2018Today, on behalf of the TIFF Board of Directors, Jennifer Tory, Chair, announced that longstanding Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer Michèle Maheux will retire from the organization in summer 2019. Prior to her departure next year, Maheux will play a key role in ensuring a smooth leadership transition as Cameron Bailey takes on the extended role of Artistic Director & Co-Head alongside an incoming Executive Director & Co-Head.
Sister Sledge Announces Biographical Film, LIFE SONGAugust 10, 2018Iconic music group Sister Sledge have announced plans for a feature film based on the lives of the legendary four sisters from Philadelphia, who rose to prominence and found worldwide success with the release of the remarkable We are Family album. Entitled Life Song, based on the memoirs of one of the founding members Kim Sledge, the biographical film will delve into the story behind music's most famous sisters.
Nicki Minaj Returns to the VMAS For Special Remote PerformanceAugust 9, 2018MTV today announced global superstar Nicki Minaj will return to the “VMAs” in a special performance, presented by PEPSI®, from an iconic location in New York. This will mark Minaj's debut performance after the release of her highly anticipated album, “Queen.” It will also be the first time a major awards show will televise a performance from the surprise location.
THE HANDMAID'S TALE Writer Eric Tuchman Signs Overall Deal with MGM TelevisionAugust 9, 2018Writer and co-exec producer of The Handmaid's Tale, Eric Tuchman has inked an overall deal with MGM Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As part of the deal, Tuchman has been promoted to executive producer on the Emmy-winning Hulu drama, and he will also create and develop new projects for MGM Television and Hulu.
HBO Drama Series THE DEUCE to Return for a Second SeasonAugust 9, 2018Chronicling the rise of pornography and the multibillion-dollar industry's transformation of American culture, the critically acclaimed drama series THE DEUCE, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, returns for its nine-episode second season SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Resuming five years after the culmination of the first season, THE DEUCE returns to the world of 1977, capturing the Times Square area of midtown New York at its most garish and volatile.
The Food Film Festival's Official 2018 Selections Include World Premiere of ANTHONY BOURDAIN PARTS UNKNOWN / LOWER EAST SIDEAugust 9, 2018The Food Film Festival returns to New York City for its 12th straight year! The five-day Festival will feature a series of events where food and film lovers get to Taste What They See on the Screen...right in their seats! At each event, guests will be served the food from the films while they watch. Chefs and restaurants from New York City and beyond will present dishes from around the world as guests watch and eat a menu of independent food films in the Festival Theatre, followed by an official Festival AfterParty with more food, drink and fun each night.