Lauren Zalaznick News

Fox has ordered a second season of the its interactive game show BEAT SHAZAM, hosted by Jamie Foxx. According to the report, Foxx will return as host and executive producer for the new season.

Last night, Christina Porcelli and Steve Lester BEAT SHAZAM and won the life-changing grand prize of $1 million dollars. Watch the winning moment below. “BEAT SHAZAM” airs Thursdays at 8/7c on FOX!

Below, check out a first look at the new series BEAT SHAZAM, premiering  tonight at 8/8c on FOX. Hosted by Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx, BEAT SHAZAM is a new interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time

Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx (“Ray,” “Django Unchained”) is set to host BEAT SHAZAM, a unique and interactive game show in which teams of two race against the clock

Television's biggest night took place in Century Park, CA this Saturday, September 21 st, where the entertainment industry came together for the seventh annual 'Evening Before' party, benefitting the MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund).

NBCUniversal today announced the addition of 19 new members to the Women at NBCU (http://womenatnbcu.com/) Advisory Board, which meets several times a year to discuss issues around marketing to women.

ori Conkling has Joined NBCUniversal as EVP of Strategy and Business Development for a newly-formed area of the company focused on the monetization of cross-platform content, driving innovation and architecting a digital strategy across mobile, social and the web. She reports directly to Lauren Zalaznick, EVP, NBCUniversal, who was recently promoted to lead the group. Conkling joins from A&E Networks (AEN), where she was EVP of Distribution.

Jared DiPalma has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer for NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media (E&DN/IM). In his new role, DiPalma will oversee all financial operations for the portfolio which includes Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, Style, Sprout, Telemundo Media, mun2, and TV One, as well as the native digital properties DailyCandy and Fandango. He reports directly to Lauren Zalaznick, Chairman of the division.

NBCUniversal executive Hilary Smith has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Communications for NBCUniversal, Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media (E&DN/IM).

NBCUniversal communications executive, Cameron Blanchard, has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications for NBCUniversal, it was announced today.

NBCUniversal cable networks are joining forces to create a formidable 'cable roadblock' to promote NBC's new hit musical drama 'Smash' from 12 a.m.-1 a.m. (ET/PT) tonight.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver today presented the sixth annual 'Made in NY' Awards, honoring six individuals and organizations which have made significant contributions to the City's entertainment and new media industries. This year's honorees included Matt Damon, John Leguizamo, Foursquare, Stacey Spikes, Smuggler, Lauren Zalaznick, and the first-ever 'Made in NY' Mayor's Award for Lifetime Achievement, which was awarded to Sidney Lumet and accepted on his behalf by the director's daughter, screenwriter Jenny Lumet.

John Leguizamo, currently starring on Broadway in GHETTO KLOWN, will be honored at the sixth annual "Made in NY" awards on Monday June 6 at 7:30 PM at Gracie Mansion.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine L. Oliver announced that they will host the sixth annual "Made in NY" Awards on June 6th at 7:30 PM at Gracie Mansion.

John Leguizamo, currently starring on Broadway in GHETTO KLOWN, will be honored at the sixth annual "Made in NY" awards on Monday June 6 at 7:30 PM at Gracie Mansion.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine L. Oliver announced that they will host the sixth annual "Made in NY" Awards on June 6th at 7:30 PM at Gracie Mansion.

NBC Universal will launch its first 'Healthy Week' June 20, a massive cross-platform event tackling the topics of nutritional literacy and fitness. The week is part of 'Healthy at NBCU,' the company's initiative aimed at connecting consumers, marketers, and employees with its breadth of health and wellness content. It was announced by Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBCU Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment networks, who oversees 'Healthy At NBCU.'

NBC Universal will launch its first 'Healthy Week' June 20, a massive cross-platform event tackling the topics of nutritional literacy and fitness. The week is part of 'Healthy at NBCU,' the company's initiative aimed at connecting consumers, marketers, and employees with its breadth of health and wellness content. It was announced by Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBCU Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment networks, who oversees 'Healthy At NBCU.'

NBC Universal will launch its first 'Healthy Week' June 20, a massive cross-platform event tackling the topics of nutritional literacy and fitness. The week is part of 'Healthy at NBCU,' the company's initiative aimed at connecting consumers, marketers, and employees with its breadth of health and wellness content. It was announced by Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBCU Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment networks, who oversees 'Healthy At NBCU.'

Responsible for the unprecedented growth and rebrand success of the fastest growing women's network on the dial, Jason Klarman has been promoted to President, Oxygen Media, effective immediately. The announcement was made today by Lauren Zalaznick, President, NBC Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks to whom Klarman will continue to report. With this promotion, Klarman will add oversight of Oxygen's original programming and development teams to his responsibilities. Since January 2008, Klarman had been General Manager of Oxygen Media, its first since NBC Universal's acquisition in November of 2007.