Josh Sharpe is the Entertainment Editor for BroadwayWorld. For as long as he can remember, he has been in love with movies and the people who make them. This passion for great storytelling has been the driving force of his career journey.
An entertainment journalist since 2018, he has extensively covered the film and television industry, with bylines in Paste Magazine, TheaterMania, Collider, and The DisInsider. Across these platforms, he has produced numerous interviews, reviews, and news pieces, with a particular emphasis on The Walt Disney Company. During this time, he has had the privilege of interviewing such creatives as Hayley Mills, Jodi Benson, and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
A graduate of Western Washington University, he studied Theatre and has since dabbled in directing. He has also appeared onstage in musicals like Into the Woods as The Baker and The Fantasticks as Matt.
He is grateful for the opportunity to write about the things he loves at BroadwayWorld!
ABC News has announced that a 2024 election presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The primetime debate will air on ABC, the 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live and Hulu. ABC News will make the debate available to simulcast on additional broadcast and streaming news networks in America.
In a remarkable comeback that echoes through the annals of music history, the legendary Frankie Avalon is making an extraordinary return to the recording studio after a hiatus of 45 years. A musical luminary since the late 1950s, Avalon has been an integral part of American pop culture, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO features the Emmy®-winning host visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan,” where he dives deep with listeners from around the world. Making stops in Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland, O’Brien surprises some of his most memorable fans while also taking in local culture, cuisine, and sights.
Christopher Rountree — the 3-time GRAMMY-nominated composer, conductor, and band leader best known as the Founder and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles new music collective Wild Up — will release 3 BPM, his debut album as a composer out July 12. 3 BPM finds a lineup of musicians — including piano duo HOCKET, the widely acclaimed violist Nadia Sirota, and various members of Wild Up — embarking on a novel musical architecture of Rountree’s conception. Listen to an excerpt from the album now!
Sammy Rae & The Friends have announced their glorious debut album, Something For Everybody out September 20th via Nettwerk. The album announcement comes alongside the release of the album’s lead single, the uplifting “We Made It (Feat. Celisse).” On the new single, Sammy Rae shares “It’s a song about regular everyday people who are proud of themselves and their accomplishments, working hard for the life they want...' Listen to the song now!
Samia has returned with a cover of “Making Breakfast” by Grand Jury labelmates, Twin Peaks. This new rendition comes just ahead of Samia’s Tour Dates supporting Bleachers and commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Grand Jury label, which began in 2014 with the release of Twin Peaks’ album Wild Onion, on which the beloved original version of “Making Breakfast” appears. Listen to the new single!
NBC and Peacock have released a new promo for the finale of Saturday Night Live's 49th season, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal. In the video, a jovial Gyllenhaal attempts to sign Marcello Hernández’s SNL Finale Yearbook- with mixed results. The episode will air Saturday, May 18 on NBC (11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. ET). Watch the promo now!
Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson releases 'Oh California,' the second single from his upcoming new album, Ghosts on May 17. The release is accompanied by a video. The album is being released June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms. Watch the music video!
MILLY have shared the second preview off their new album Your Own Becoming. “Spilling Ink” rips through its two-minute runtime with a searing riff and heartfelt chorus. The fastest-paced song that they’ve ever made, principal songwriter Brendan Dyer shares “We were trying to write the fastest song we have to date. A lot of the lyrics on this record were written on my daily walks to and from work into my phone...' Listen to the single now!
Kate Nash rejects society’s expectations and declares her priorities in the livid new single “My Bile,” an emotional exorcism married to beatific strings and crashing drums. It is the latest release from her anticipated album 9 Sad Symphonies (June 21, Kill Rock Stars). Kate has also announced a fall tour that will take her across the United States and into Canada. Listen to the new single!
Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.
Leah Jane has released her latest song, “Same Cloth,” a piece highlighting the artist’s pure and effortless vocals while telling a story of being in love for the first time. “Same Cloth,” the 3rd single off her upcoming EP Nottingham Drive, is out now via Spooky Action Records on all platforms worldwide. Listen to the song now!
Acclaimed New York City-based electronic musician, producer and activist Moby celebrates the life of Benjamin Zephaniah with new track 'where is your pride?,' out now taken from his 22nd studio album always centered at night, due out June 14th and available for pre-order now. Listen to the single!
Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis announced he is bringing his More Life Tour to the iconic Ryman Auditorium on June 5, marking an exciting unofficial start to CMA Fest. Alongside Travis’ original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré the tour guarantees an unforgettable musical odyssey through Travis' chart-topping hits, complemented by video highlights from his illustrious career in music, film and television.
Swami & the Bed of Nails featuring Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, Rocket From The Crypt, PLOSIVS and more) are excited to announce the Friday, August 2 release of the band’s debut album, All Of This Awaits You. Listen to a new single now!
Lux Quartet, co-led by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, is proud to present its eponymous debut: a glowing musical encounter with Dayna Stephens (saxophones) and Scott Colley (bass). The program features original compositions by all four band members, exploring philosophical and spiritual themes through the language of jazz. The name Lux Quartet was inspired by the role of light in the diversity of life on Earth.
Nashville-based experimental musician Rich Ruth has released the second single from his forthcoming album Water Still Flows (June 21 via Third Man Records). Alongside the release of “Crying In The Trees” is a mesmerizing live video featuring psychedelic projections that envelop Ruth and the other musicians as they perform the arresting single. Listen to the new song now!
Dublin-born singer, songwriter, and producer Orla Gartland makes her return with punchy new single 'Little Chaos' and its accompanying video out now. In the song, which Orla describes as 'a love song, a giant surrendering,' we witness the rising London-based artist push past an initial reluctance and attempt to fully break her own walls down singing, “I struggle saying just how much I really love you / You can thank my mom for that.' Watch the music video!
Fresh off making special guest appearances in Palaye Royale (directed by Modsun) and Lenny Kravitz’s latest music videos, multi-hyphenate rising star Huddy unveils his latest project, Love Bites. Released on his 22nd birthday, the 4-track EP showcases a more mature sound from Huddy, capturing the thrilling highs and lows of love. Listen to the EP!
Tony Award winner Rachel Bay Jones will be reprising her role as Audrey McAllister in the upcoming Young Sheldon spin-off, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Multiple reports indicate that both she and her co-star Will Sasso will return as the parents of Mandy, played by Emily Osment. Audrey McCallister is Mandy's intimidating mother who seems sweet but can become overbearing as she offers her opinions, especially when it comes to Mandy's life choices.
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