EXCLUSIVE: The Nat Geo network is pulling out all the stops for a March 11 world premiere of Genius: Aretha , the latest installment of its anthology series. The event will be marked by a pre-show of performances, multi-city drive-in screenings, and a finale of Cynthia Erivo performing Aretha Franklin songs taped at the Greek Theater. The event will include: Spoken Word by Suzan-Lori Parks, showrunner of Genius: Aretha; Performances by trumpeter Marquis Hillon from the stage of the Apollo Theater , Bill Moss Jr. presents the Detroit Youth All-Star Choir, c-Live & AfroPunk Artists; Performances by Genius: Aretha actresses Antonique Smith, Patrice Covington & Rebecca Naomi Jones; Appearances by Brian Grazer and Courtney B. Vance; The World Premiere screening of Genius: Aretha : An exclusive performance of Aretha classics by Cynthia Erivo taped at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. The series will stage its regular network premiere on March 21 … [Read more...] about Nat Geo’s ‘Genius: Aretha’ Sets Extravagant Premiere With Live Performances, Multi-city Drive-in Screenings
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Gina Rodriguez And Her Production Company Ink With WME
EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed Golden Globe winner Gina Rodriguez and her production company I Can and I Will Productions, run by Molly Breeskin, in all areas. The Jane the Virgin actress was previously at CAA. Rodriguez played the title role in the CW series Jane the Virgin for 100 episodes, winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Series Musical or Comedy in 2015. Rodriguez recently starred in the Focus Features title Kajillionaire opposite Evan Rachel Wood and Richard Jenkins. The Miranda July directed feature made its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Rodriguez’s upcoming projects include the Netflix film Awake and the miniseries Lost Ollie for the streamer. She has starred in Sony/Screen Gems’ Miss Bala and the Netflix feature Someone Great which she also served as a producer. Related Story Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood & More Star In Amazon Rom-Com 'I Want You Back' Her voice … [Read more...] about Gina Rodriguez And Her Production Company Ink With WME
Introducing ‘Rolling Stone on Twitch’
Rolling Stone makes its Twitch debut on Monday, March 1st, with a new channel that features original live content and weekly performances begins streaming at 4 p.m EST / 1 p.m PST. Tia Hill and Jon Weigell will serve as the show’s hosts. Rolling Stone on Twitch is set to stream five days a week, and the channel will host an array of guests: both emerging and established musicians, comedians, actors, political figures, and journalists. The channel will be home to a two-hour live variety show on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and it will host live music performances on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first week of programming will include live performances from Marcus King and Ted Park. The channel focuses heavily on connecting audiences and providing a unique experience to interact directly with their favorite artists and performers. As Executive Producer Christopher Cruz explains, the goal for the channel is to introduce audiences to Rolling Stone in an entirely new … [Read more...] about Introducing ‘Rolling Stone on Twitch’