Broadway Across America Announces New Exec Team With Rich Jaffe As CEO

Bob Dylan Center has launched a new yearly songwriter fellowship in partnership with Universal Music Publishing Group.Announced Wednesday (August 23), the fellowship will see two recipients awarded annually with a $40,000 (£31,784) project stipend, along with public engagement and presentation opportunities, time in the Bob Dylan Archive, mentorship, studio time at Leon Russell’s historic Church Studio in Tulsa, a roundtrip airfare and more.The review panel includes American rapper Nas along with musicians and songwriters including Juliette Armanet, Patty Griffin, John Mellencamp and Carla Morrison, along with a BDC and UMPG executives.A post shared by Bob Dylan Center (@bobdylancenter)“The Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship is core to our mission of educating, motivating and inspiring visitors to engage their own capacity as creators, and we cannot wait to hear the entries from undiscovered talent around the world,” said Bob Dylan Center Director Steven Jenkins in a statement.“We are grateful to continue our partnership with UMPG—the world’s leading music publisher is already such a great supporter of the BDC—and we know that this panel of extraordinary songwriters will select deserving Fellows for our inaugural year.”Applications are now open for the 2024 fellowship until October 18, 2023.

Kelvin Fletcher has announced an exciting endeavor that he will be taking on at the end of the year. He and his wife, Liz, are owners of a 120-acre Peak District farm, which has its origins in the 18th century.They live there with their four children: Marnie, six, Milo, four, and twins Maximus and Mateusz, one.Taking to Instagram, the Emmerdale actor shared his excitement that a part of his family's home would be turned into Santa’s grotto for Christmas.

Sampha has announced his eagerly anticipated upcoming sophomore album, ‘Lahai’.Yesterday (August 24), Sampha took to social media to announce the album, confirming its name and sharing its artwork – which you can see below. “LAHAI,” Sampha wrote in his announcement. “My grandfather’s name.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Even though he is through with mathematical album titles, Ed Sheeran is still practicing the art of addition. The suddenly prolific recording artist will soon be adding to his catalog the second new album he’s released in 2023… the second in six months, in fact. Sheeran announced Thursday that “Autumn Variations,” a collection he’s been teasing on social media, will be out Sept.

The Rolling Stones appear to have announced their new album in a local newspaper.A recent advert for Hackney Diamonds appeared in the Hackney Gazette, a company which markets itself as “specialists in glass repair”.But upon closer inspection, several clues point to the fact it could actually be The Rolling Stones’ new album.Firstly in the title their iconic tongue logo is used to dot the i in the brand name Diamonds.In the advert’s body text, there are several references to their hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, ‘Gimme Shelter’ and ‘Shattered’.The font used for Hackney Diamonds is also the same as the one used on their 1978 album ‘Some Girls’ and the ad also says established in 1962, the same year that band formed.The link to their website also allows users to register their interest but the conditions list Universal Music Group, which handles The Rolling Stones’ back catalogue.NME has contacted a spokesperson for the band for comment.Meanwhile, frontman Mick Jagger recently celebrated his 80th birthday with Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Nile Rodgers all offering their best wishes.Richards took to Instagram to share a video of himself playing the piano and wishing the frontman a happy 80th.

Amanda Knox is expanding her family! The 36-year-old criminal justice activist revealed she's pregnant in a new photo on social media, showing off a full baby bump with a funny caption. This will be Knox's second child with husband Christopher Robinson. The couple, who wed in 2020, welcomed their daughter, Eureka Muse Knox-Robinson, in August 2021.

Seulgi of girl group Red Velvet has renewed her contract with K-pop agency SM Entertainment.On August 21, South Korean news outlet Star News reported that Seulgi had decided to review her contract with SM Entertainment. The news was confirmed the next day (August 22) by the K-pop agency.In a statement to Xportnews, as translated by Koreaboo, SM Entertainment said: “We have renewed our contract with Seulgi.” This is the second time the K-pop idol has renewed her contract with the entertainment company, after first re-signing in 2021 alongside her fellow Red Velvet members.Seulgi’s decision to renew her contract with SM Entertainment comes after a tumultuous year for the K-pop agency, which saw a number of long-time artists leave the label.

Jack Antonoff has announced an extensive new partnership with Dirty Hit, as well as a new venture with its founder and The 1975 manager, Jamie Oborne.The news of the new collaboration and partnership was shared by Variety earlier today (August 21), which also announced Antonoff’s new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group.According to the outlet, the multifaceted deal will see the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer and his band Bleachers, now managed by Oborne, signed to the latter’s independent label Dirty Hit. The label is also home to The 1975, Rina Sawayama, Wolf Alice, Beabadoobee and moreFollowing the new partnership, Bleachers have announced that they will be sharing a new live album later this week – which will be their first release on Dirty Hit.Titled “Live At Radio City Music Hall,” the LP will be available this Friday (August 25) and can be pre-ordered here.

Billy Bragg has released a new song, inspired by Oliver Anthony’s viral single ‘Rich Men North Of Richmond’. Check out ‘Rich Men Earning North Of A Million’ below.The track by Bragg comes in response to the recent viral hit by US country singer and former factory worker and farmer Oliver Anthony.

d4vd has shared a new single, ‘Notes From A Wrist’ – listen to the emotional track below.‘Notes From A Wrist’ and its accompanying music video were made available today (August 18), and sees the Houston-based singer-songwriter tackle themes of depression, unstable home environments and more.“I wrote ‘Notes From A Wrist’ about a childhood friend that struggled with depression,” d4vd said of the track via a press statement. “It describes the pain experienced in an unstable home and something a lot of people in my generation experience and can relate to.

Hannah Diamond will release her new album, Perfect Picture, on October 6 via PC Music. Diamond's second album is the follow-up to her 2019 debut Reflections and was produced with Scritti Politti’s David Gamson. It features the previously released "Affirmations" plus the newly-released title track.

Miley Cyrus has announced a new single called ‘Used To Be Young’, and shared details of a forthcoming TV special. Check out the preview clip below.The song marks the first material from the pop star since her eighth and most recent album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, which was released in March.

Selena Gomez is giving her fans what they want.

Raquel, err Rachel Leviss is finally speaking out!!

Shania Twain has announced a new Las Vegas residency in 2024 featuring hits from her 1997 album ‘Come On Over’.The singer is set to perform 24 shows at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood, from May 10 until December 14.Tickets for what will be her third residency will go on sale next Monday (June 21) and can be purchased here. A pre-sale will also be held from tomorrow (August 16) from 6pm BST until Sunday (August 20) until 6am BST and tickets will be available here.She said in a press release: “I am excited to be returning to Vegas for my third residency COME ON OVER, performing in Vegas is a huge honour and I love this theatre.

American actress Zooey Deschanel has announced her engagement to Jonathan Scott, the co-host of a US reality TV show, Property Brothers.The New Girl star, 43, and Jonathan, 45, both posted a photo to their Instagram accounts which showed Deschanel sporting pink nails and an engagement ring with a photo caption that read: “Forever starts now”. A number of celebrities commented on Zooey’s post, offering their best wishes.

Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in California Wednesday night.“There’s something that I’ve been planning for a really, really, really, ridiculously, embarrassingly long time, and instead of telling you about it, I think I’ll just sort of show you,” Swift said onstage as the “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” graphic popped up on a screen behind her.The “Blank Space” singer also confirmed the album drop on her social media accounts.“Surprise!! 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is on its way to you! The 1989 album changed my life in countless ways, and it fills me with such excitement to announce that my version of it will be out October 27,” she wrote.Her album re-record of “1989” will feature mega-hits such as “Shake It Off,” “Bad Blood” and “Welcome to New York.” This will be the musician’s fourth remake since announcing her re-recording project in 2019, after a highly publicized dispute with Scooter Braun over the ownership of her masters. Since then has re-released several albums: 2008’s “Fearless,” 2010’s “Speak Now” and 2012’s “Red.”“To be perfectly honest, this is my most FAVORITE re-record I’ve ever done because the 5 From The Vault tracks are so insane.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced her next single, ‘Bad Idea Right?’ – check out the artwork below.The song will appear on the pop singer’s second studio album ‘Guts’, which is due for release on September 8 via Geffen (pre-order/pre-save here).Following on from the record’s lead single, ‘Vampire’, ‘Bad Idea Right?’ is scheduled to arrive this Friday (August 11). Rodrigo shared the news on social media yesterday (August 7), where she also posted the track’s cover art.The image sees the star looking into a mirror after scrawling the song’s title across the glass with red lipstick.Additionally, Rodrigo said in an email to fans that she was “so stoked” to share ‘Bad Idea Right?’ with them (via the Line Of Best Fit).“The song is pretty different from ‘Vampire’ & shows another side of ‘Guts’that’s a little more fun & playful,” she continued.

Former MasterChef champion Simon Wood has announced a new style menu for his award-winning Manchester restaurant WOOD. The acclaimed chef is to celebrate the restaurant's sixth year on First Street with a 'more casual approach to dining'.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Broadway Across America, a touring network of shows and musicals, has set a new executive team. As part of the shakeup, Richard Jaffe, who currently serves as co-CEO, is taking over as the sole chief executive officer, while Susie Krajsa is extending her term as president, a position she has held since 2018.