News: AXS TV Renews SKEE LIVE for a 2nd Season
LOS ANGELES – April, 2014 – The hit
music performance and interview series SKEE LIVE—hosted by music
newsmaker DJ SKEE—returns for a second season on AXS TV, premiering Friday, May 9 at
8pE/5pP. Debuting in an all-new Friday night primetime slot, the unique
music-centric program will continue to highlight the biggest names and news in
music and entertainment, granting one-of-a-kind unfiltered access to the
industry’s hottest artists, athletes, and celebrities.
With unprecedented concert performances
and up-close, exclusive interviews, SKEE LIVE is redefining music TV. Season
one highlights featured such memorable moments as Kendrick Lamar’s powerful performance of “M.A.A.D.
City;” Grammy nominee
Wiz Khalifa talking about his
experience working with Adele; Chris Brown’s thoughtful insight on handling his public image; Ice
Cube confirming “Friday 4;” and Paris
Hilton’s playful banter with hip-hop
artists Nipsey Hussle and Dom Kennedy.
During the weekly show, DJ Skee—hailed
by ‘Forbes’ and ‘Billboard’ as one of the most influential figures in
entertainment and pop culture—summons his vast music knowledge and deep
industry connections to provide viewers with the ultimate front-row music
experience. SKEE LIVE’s fan-favorite segments include exclusive music video
premieres, as well as behind-the-scenes features on today’s best and brightest
musicians and producers.
“SKEE LIVE enables us to introduce the audience to the latest
pop culture trends,” said DJ Skee. “This season we’re bringing the streets to
the mainstream, unleashing all-new episodes loaded with marquee performances,
insightful interviews and backstage exclusives that viewers have come to expect
from SKEE LIVE.”
“SKEE LIVE’s unique blend of
high-energy music performances brings an entirely new viewing experience to our
network,” said Michele M. Dix, AXS TV Senior Vice President of Programming and
Development. “We are looking forward to building out our Friday night line-up
with the addition of this series.”
The new season of SKEE LIVE will air
weekly on Friday nights, joining AXS TV’s popular mixed martial arts
programming block. Long-time AXS TV sports news show INSIDE MMA will follow at
9pE/6pP, with AXS TV FIGHTS’ MMA and Muay Thai events airing at 10pE/7pP.
***Thanks to AXS TV for sending***
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