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PR Newswire rounds up the week’s most newsworthy entertainment industry press releases, including Derek Hough New dance tours and rare releases Frank Zappa recording.

New York, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular stories, here’s a roundup of the week’s can’t-miss stories.

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1. Derek Hough Announces Dance Symphony
   The show features new high-energy choreography, stunning staging, astonishing versatility and, as always, Derek’s captivating stage presence. Fans will experience a true fusion of dance and music as Derek explores styles from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between.
2. Frank Zappa’s Extremely Rare Records Unearthed from Vaults and Included on New Album ‘Funky Nothingness’
   “Funky Nothingness excels in every way, showcasing Zappa’s love of rhythm and blues, picking up where the Hot Rats left off, fusing rock, jazz and classical elements into what can only be described as ZAPPA.” joe traversZappa Vaultmeister.
3. William Shatner boldly embraces the Web3 world with Orange Comet in latest digital series ‘Infinite Connections’
   “Orange Comet’s Infinite Connections creative direction brings my vision to life and I’m excited to inspire my fans to explore the ever-evolving virtual world in this new way. Sorry sir Anthony [Hopkins]but I think I can officially say I’m the oldest person in the Web3 world,” Shatner said.
4. Book.io to Release NFT eBook “Brave New World” on the Algorand Blockchain
   Each eBook NFT will contain one of 500 covers designed by AI artists, each with a different rarity. Holders will be able to read the book in the Book.io web reader or mobile app, as well as gift, sell and trade these decentralized books.
5. 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards reveal star-studded host lineup for global event Host of the 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards, airing May 7include ariana madix, busta rhymesGal Gadot, Halle Bailey, Nickville, Sarah Michelle Gellar, tiffany haddishThere are a lot more.
6. Court TV Announces New Original 10-Part Documentary Series “Complicity to Murder” Vinipolitan‘ premiere May 7
   “Complicity with murder Vinipolitan“Go beyond the usual suspects to tell the gripping stories of ordinary people caught up in a world of deceit and manipulation when they become complicit in murder.
7. Warner Music Group teams up with FIVE Hotels and Resorts to create new record label: FIVE Music
   This new joint venture will not only leverage Warner Music Group’s worldwide network of chart-topping talent, but will further bring FIVE’s visionary, music-driven events and tasteful productions to the forefront of the international music scene.
8. Fox Corporation Announces Formation of Tubi Media Group
   The new division will house FOX’s standalone digital businesses — including Tubi, Credible and Blockchain Creative Labs — as well as the digital platforms and teams that underpin FOX’s broader digital businesses in news, sports and entertainment.
9. Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Singer Carly Pearce and Emmy Award Winner Rachel Platten to Perform During 149th Annual Kentucky Derby Weekend
   Pierce to sing national anthem at 149th Kentucky Derby at Woodford Preserve Saturday, May 6, 2023. also, Rachel Platon will kick off the derby weekend with a performance of the national anthem and her hit “Battle Song” during the Kentucky Oak Park Survivors Parade at Longines Kentucky Oak Park Friday, May 5.
10. AXS TV PRESENTS PREMIERE OF NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPETITION SERIES BANDED Saturday, May 13 exist 9 p.m. ET
    In the series premiere, the 25 contenders will be assigned to five brand new multi-genre bands, under the direction of Grammy Award-winning and nominated songwriters, producers and artists.
11. EBONY Media Group to Produce SHE-EO: Business Disruptors Series This six-part video and podcast series features interviews with successful businesswomen who share their inspiring roadmaps to success.Actress and producer Marsai Martin will host the series, which will premiere on EBONY.com and the media company’s various platforms Monday, April 24, 2023.

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