WME Signs New Orleans Rock Band The Revivalists

Sinead O’Connor has shared her first release since 2016 in the form of a cover of ‘Trouble Of The World’.The musician’s last piece of music came four years ago as part of the compilation ‘Tribute To Blind Willie Johnson’.Now, O’Connor has put out her take on a song by New Orleans-born gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. All profits from the track’s sales will be donated to Black Lives Matter charities.

George J. Steiner Jr., a onetime head of the Louisiana Film Commission and founding president of the now-shuttered Filmworks New Orleans production facility, has died.

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Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorOWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is set to resume production in New Orleans on the remainder of the 10-episode season 5 of Queen Sugar, shut down in March due to COVID-19.Since filming came to a halt nearly seven months ago, creator Ava DuVernay decided to completely revamp the remainder of the season to reflect the very real issues our country is facing through the lens of the Bordelon family and the fictional community of St. Josephine.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Chelsea Field, who has recurred as Rita Devereaux on NCIS: New Orleans for the past four seasons, has been promoted to series regular for CBS drama’s upcoming seventh season.After a successful career as an attorney with the Department of Justice, Field’s Rita returned to her hometown of New Orleans to pursue a relationship with Dwayne Pride, her one-time boyfriend, portrayed by her real-life husband, NCIS: Nee Orleans star Scott Bakula.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticIt was a good win for the Green Bay Packers, but maybe even a bigger win for Sunday Night Football last night – at least compared to last week.As well as breaking news from the New York Times of the reality of Donald Trump’s taxes and finances, Green Bay’s match up with the New Orleans Saints faced the determining game of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on ESPN on Sunday.

coronavirus pandemic, Elton John is saying hello to the yellow brick road of touring.The pop icon announced Wednesday that his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” will return to North America on Jan. 19, 2022, in New Orleans.

Peter White, Dino-Ray Ramos EXCLUSIVE: Freedia Got A Gun, a documentary about hip hop star Big Freedia’s focus on gun violence, has landed at Peacock.The feature-length doc, which sees the artist use her platform to shift focus on gun violence after her brother Adam was murdered, will launch on the NBCU streamer on October 15.Directed by Chris McKim, the doc follows Freedia, known as the Queen of Bounce, as she shares her journey from growing up gay in the projects through Hurricane Katrina and

Emergency Call, is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when everyday people find themselves in emergency situations.

Elton John is pushing back his tour amid the pandemic.

Elton John is returning to the road after postponing several North American tour dates due to the coronavirus pandemic, but not right away. The pop icon announced Wednesday that his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” will return to North America on Jan.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorElton John has announced the rescheduled North American dates for his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.” Following his recently announced dates in Europe, beginning September 1, 2021 in Berlin (tour dates here), the tour will kick off again in North America on January 19, 2022, in New Orleans, making stops in major markets, including Houston, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Miami and more.

The Killers took to the stage in their hometown of Las Vegas on Monday for a very special rooftop performance.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorABC’s simulcast of Monday Night Football topped primetime last night, when the Las Vegas Raiders christened their new home with a victory over the New Orleans Saints.

TikTok videos with dating tips and advice during quarantine, it’s no wonder her videos quickly went viral.“I started with a dating tour guide of Manhattan … my first video was about the best places to meet rich eligible bachelors in New York’s downtown scene,” she explained.In the video — that’s racked up nearly 50,000 views since she posted it in June — the New Orleans native lists all the bars and restaurants where moneyed men like to hang out.

Quibi won its first Emmy awards on Thursday evening, picking up two trophies in the short-form acting categories. The mobile video startup led the short-form categories in nominations heading into the four-day Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Showtime has released the trailer for their upcoming limited series Your Honor, starring Bryan Cranston.