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See Season 2 teaser of AMC’s “The Walking Dead: Dead City”

AMC released the first two minutes of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, which returns May 4 at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+.

The Walking Dead: Dead City follows follows Maggie and Negan (played by franchise vets Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan) in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, which was long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty and terror. Season 1 premiered in 2023.

Season 2 will consist of eight episodes; an official synopsis shares: “In Season 2, in the growing war for control of Manhattan. Maggie and Negan find themselves trapped on opposite sides. As their paths intertwine, they come to see that the way out for both is more complicated and harrowing than they ever imagined.”

Gaius Charles, Zeljko Ivanek, Mahina Anne Marie Napoleon, Lisa Emery, Logan Kim, Dascha Polanco and Kim Coates also star.

See the teaser for The Walking Dead: Dead City – HERE.

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Keith Urban to headline CBS music competition series ‘The Road’

Country music star Keith Urban will serve as the headliner for the new CBS music competition series ‘The Road’, in which up-and-coming acts serve as his opening-act on several of his tour dates. The Road is slated to air on CBS in the fall.

An official synopsis for The Road reads: “At each location, emerging musicians will take the stage as Urban’s opening acts before he performs. The audience will have the opportunity to influence which musicians will continue on the tour and move to the next city.”

The Road –– executive produced by Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser and Lee Metzger — follows Urban as he performs across Texas, Oklahoma and culminating in a show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets to those performances are free, with the audiences at those shows helping to determine who stays on tour, and who goes home.

Urban said in a statement: “I spent a lot of my underage life playing in some seedy pubs, sometimes just for the bartender. So I love the idea of throwing artists into a real-world environment to find out if they are artists. Paying your dues sucks, but there are things in this business that can’t be taught, like how to put together a set list, whether to extend or cut a song during your performance or how to work the crowd. For me, touring has always been my first love. It’s where the rubber meets the road. But it’s the only road to take if you want to be a performer.”

Urban’s High and Alive World Tour kicks off in May, after his The Road performances conclude April 2.

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Guns N’ Roses announce new drummer Isaac Carpenter

Guns N’ Roses have named Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, just a day after the band announced they had amicably parted ways with Frank Ferrer, who had been with the group since 2006 (making him their longest-tenured drummer).

Carpenter has been a member of the group Awolnation for the past decade, appearing on their last five albums. He also played with bassist Duff McKagan’s band Loaded between 2009-2011, appearing on their 2011 album The Taking. A statement from the GN’R read: “Carpenter has made a name for himself by uniquely blending versatility and groove with crushing force and technical skill, cementing his reputation as a multifaceted drummer in the industry. 

Carpenter takes over for Ferrer, who played his last show on Nov. 5, 2023. Earlier this week, Guns N’ Roses said of his departure: “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years. They wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”

Guns N’ Roses will launch their Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things world tour on May 1 in Incheon, Korea, and Carpenter will be on the road with GN’R throughout their 2025 European, Asian and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer with dates sets through July 31 in Wacken, Germany.  For more information, head to Guns N’ Roses website.

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Counting Crows to launch tour supporting new album ‘Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!’

Counting Crows will release their new studio album, Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets! — a collection of music that includes the four songs frontman Adam Duritz and the band debuted in 2021 as the Butter Miracle: Suite One EP, along with an additional five tracks.

The band will also embark on The Complete Sweets! Tour in support of their forthcoming album, kicking off on June 10th in Nashville through Aug. 23 in Englewood, Colorado.  The tour will feature special guests The Gaslight Anthem on most North American dates; for ticket information, head to CountingCrows.com.

Along with the announcements, Counting Crows have debuted the song “Spaceman in Tulsa,” the first new music from Counting Crows in nearly five years. Duritz said that “Spaceman in Tulsa” is “about metamorphosis – the way music breaks down who we were and spins us into something new. It’s about broken lives becoming something better.”

Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets! is out May 9; pre-order: HERE.

See the video for ‘Spaceman in Tulsa’ – HERE.

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See Kevin Bacon in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘The Bondsman’

Prime Video has shared a trailer for their new series The Bondsman, which arrives on April 3.

Kevin Bacon portrays bounty hunter Hub Halloran, who is brought back to life after being murdered. His extra time was granted by the Devil, who demands that Hub wrangle and return demons who try to leave Hell. The series, which contains eight episodes, also stars Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman and Maxwell Jenkins.

An official synopsis reads: “By chasing down those demons, with the help and hindrance of his estranged family, Hub learns how his own sins go his soul condemned — which pushes him to seek a second chance at life, love, and country music.”

The Bondsman marks Bacon’s first starring TV role since the Showtime crime drama City on a Hill.

See the trailer – HERE.

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Paul Simon returns to touring after 7-year hiatus with ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’

Paul Simon returns to touring after 7-year hiatus wit A Quiet Celebration Tour, where he will present the live-debut performance of his critically acclaimed album Seven Psalms, as well as perform a celebration of his timeless classics.

Simon will embark on his first road outing since he went out on the road with what had been billed as his ‘farewell tour’ back in 2018. The “Quiet Celebration Tour” will take place in mid-sized theaters and concert halls, beginning April 4 in New Orleans, with five nights each at the Beacon Theater in New York and L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, and three nights each at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Chicago’s Symphony Center and Toronto’s Massey Hall before wrapping in Seattle on Aug. 3.

Simon’s band will include Caleb Burhans (viola), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Gyan Riley (guitar), Mick Rossi (piano, keys), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Nancy Stagnita (flute), Mark Stewart (guitar) and Eugene Friesen (cello), with Steve Gadd and Matt Chamberlin alternating on drums.

For ticket information, head to Ticketmaster.

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Creed and Nickelback set to headline 2025 ‘Summer of ’99 and Beyond’ Festival

The Summer of ’99 + Beyond Festival announced that Creed and Nickelback will serve as headliners of this year’s festival, taking place July 18-19 at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. It marks the first time the two bands have shared the concert bill together since 1999.

Nickelback will headline the opening night on Friday, July 18,  joined by Live, Daughtry, Tonic, Our Lady Peace and Lit and more. Creed will close things out on Saturday, July 19, performing alongside 3 Doors Down, Sevendust, Mammoth WVH, Hinder, Vertical Horizon and Fuel.

Tickets are available now via: ticketmaster.com.

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Cynthia Erivo set to host the 2025 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host the 78th annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in Broadway. The ceremony will take place on June 10 from the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, airing on CBS and Paramount+. This year’s 2025 Tony nominees will be announced on May. 1.

Erivo, 38, was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Wicked, which is dapted from the Broadway musical and Gregory Maguire novel. She previously won a Tony Award for The Color Purple in 2016.

Erivo said in a statement: “I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor. I am looking forward to ushering the theater community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”

Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theater Wing, and Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League, added in a statement: “Through performances on both stage and screen, Cynthia has extended the magic of musical theater to millions of new fans around the globe — and that is exactly the mission of the Tony Awards. Her talent defies gravity and boundaries, and we are beyond thrilled to welcome her home to Broadway for what will be a joyful and inspiring celebration of the theatrical artform. We hope audiences are ready to leap to their feet, cry tears of joy, and maybe even get up and dance.”

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‘With Love, Meghan’ returning for second season on Netflix

The Duchess of Sussex, also known as Meghan Markle, announced that her Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’ is returning for Season 2 on the streaming service.

Meghan, 43, shared news of the renewal on social media in sn Instagram video that included the various sounds of cooking — slicing vegetables, heating butter on the stove, cracking eggs and more, with the caption: “Oh, how I love ASMR! If you’re loving Season 1, just wait until you see the fun we cooked up on Season 2! Thanks for joining the party, and an endless thanks to the amazing team and crew who helped bring it all to life!”

“With Love, Meghan” features Meghan sharing her tips about cooking, hosting, crafting, decorating and more, alongside famous friends joining her in the kitchen and garden –those friends this season included actor/writer Mindy Kaling, famed restaurateur Alice Waters, celebrity chef Roy Choi, makeup artist Daniel Martin and Meghan’s former “Suits” co-star Abigail Spencer.

Shortly after Season 1 of With Love, Meghan debuted on March 4, Netflix announced that sophomore season has already been filmed and will air on the streamer sometime in the fall; a specific date has not yet been shared. The streamer said on its official website:  “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be back with more tips and tricks this fall.”

Season 1 of “With Love, Meghan” is available to stream now on Netflix.

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Nicole Kidman stars in the trailer for Prime Video’s ‘Holland’

Prime Video is teasing the new thriller Holland, starring Nicole Kidman as a woman who discovers the cracks in the foundation of her seemingly perfect life.

Kidman plays Nancy Vandergroot, the “meticulous teacher and homemaker  whose picture-perfect life with her community pillar husband and son in tulip-filled Holland, Michigan, tumbles into a twisted tale.”

Succession’s Matthew Macfadyen plays Nancy’s husband, and Jude Hill stars as her son, with Gael García Bernal portraying Nancy’s “friendly colleague,” who together “become suspicious of a secret, only to discover nothing in their lives is what it seems.”

Holland begins streaming March 27 on Prime Video; see the trailer – HERE.

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