By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Music City’s favorite holiday tradition will take the stage Dec. 1-23, 2018 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall. Nashville Ballet premiered Nashville’s Nutcracker in 2008 with a unique concept weaving the city’s glittering past with the awe-inspiring wonder of the classic tale. In its 11th season on stage, Nashville’s Nutcracker has cemented itself in the hearts of numerous patrons and young artists as a treasured holiday tradition. Clara’s enchanted journey begins at the 1897 Centennial Exposition in Nashville. Along with her Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara meets a colorful cast of characters from faraway lands. When she receives…
Author: Janice Malone
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Bill Duke, one of the stars of the current box-office hit, “Mandy,” has redefined Hollywood opportunities for artists of color, both in front of the cameras and in opening doors for their directing the television industry’s most highly rated programs. His powerful new autobiography, “Bill Duke: My 40 Years On Screen and Behind the Camera,” is an often emotional ride through his 40-plus decades in Hollywood. Duke often often faced insurmountable odds on the road to success in one of the most racist industries on the planet. Along the way, his talent as an actor…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — After all of the Thanksgiving eat-a-thon and the Black Friday shop-a-thons have ended, make sure to tune in getTV’s “The Soul & Spirit of Christmas,” the network’s holiday music variety. The show premieres November 23, 2018 at 7pm (Nashville time). This is the network’s second one hour original special, that will feature music and memories from gospel and R&B greats CeCe Winans, BeBe Winans, Anthony Hamilton and The HamilTones, Take 6, Koryn Hawthorne and The Voice finalist Kyla Jade. This uplifting one-hour special features time-honored classics and powerful original compositions that are sure to…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The book is “Trump, the Blue-Collar President.” The author is Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci, financier, entrepreneur and political figure. His just-released new book tells the inside story of how Donald J. Trump, a billionaire living on Fifth Avenue, zeroed in on the struggle of blue-collar Americans, and won the Presidency, therein lies the origin of the book’s title. Mr. Scaramucci served as White House Communications Director for an entire 11 days and was fired. It wasn’t exactly an experience he was prepared for. “I got a Ph.D. in Washington, DC and what these people…
LOS ANGELES, CA — There’s been a whole lot of stealing going last week on NBC’s The Voice (Season 15) during the Knockout Rounds, Nashville singer Colton Smith went head-to-head with teammate Kirk Jay. Colton sang the classic R&B hit “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle and Kirk performed “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young. In the end, superstar judge Blake Shelton named Kirk the winner of the Knockout. But just a few moments later, superstar judge Jennifer Hudson pressed her button to STEAL button to quickly snatch Colton back to her team for the Live Playoffs for this week. Growing up Colton Smith started out…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — It’s been a whirlwind last seven days for country music singer/song Kane Brown. Last Friday, Kane previewed his brand-new album EXPERIMENT, to the media and select fans, on the rooftop of the beautiful Bobby Hotel in downtown Nashville. As an extra treat, fans listened to the entire album on Xperia Ear Duo headphones. Not only will you be among the first to listen to Kane’s entire new album on the new Sony Xperia Ear Duo. These earphones offer a true wireless experience. You can enjoy music, make calls, listen to your schedule, forecasts, and more—all while…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The 2018 SCOTT HAMILTON & FRIENDS event is just around the corner. This will be the third time for the now annual fundraiser event to take place here in Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena, November 18th starting at 5pm. Scott Hamilton & Friends, hosted by cancer survivor and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, with special guest host Kristi Yamaguchi, will simultaneously feature live music and ice skating from the biggest names in figure skating including: 2x Olympic Ice Dance Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Olympic Ice Dance Gold Medalists and Dancing with the Stars champion Meryl Davis and her partner Olympic…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is currently playing at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall for a limited run, until Nov. 4, 2018. The Phantom of the Opera’s return to Nashville Is part of its North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score are performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — If anyone who has a substance abuse problem or has a loved one with this issue, the book. Cracked, But Not Broken: One Woman’s Triumph Over Crack Cocaine by Regina Lewis Duvall, should be a mandatory read. This is not just another book about the evils of a drug addicted lifestyle. It’s an autobiographical story about the horrors and dangers of Ms. Duvall’s former life as a drug addict. But there’s also pages filled with hope, redemption and a second chance at life for the author, and many others who will read this book.…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Performing Arts Center welcomes ‘The Play That Goes Wrong.’ October 10 -14 at TPAC’s Johnson Hall. Nashville is the fourth stop on the national tour. In the eyes of some, this is a production that answers the question– What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! The New York Times called the show “A Gut Busting Hit” and the Huffington Post says: “The funniest play Broadway has ever seen” The show is a…