Oxygen And Meetup To Partner For DANCE YOUR ASS OFF Launch 6/7May 26, 2010Oxygen Media has joined forces with Meetup, a platform that helps people organize local 'meetups' and community groups about almost anything, for the recently announced 'Dance Off A Million' campaign timed to Oxygen's season premiere of dance/weight loss series 'Dance Your Ass Off' on Monday, June 7 at 11 pm ET/PT. Additionally, Oxygen Media was announced as a media launch partner for Meetup's new platform, Meetup Everywhere, a free tool that lets people set up a gathering around a common theme or, in this case, a TV show. The announcement was made today by Jennifer Kavanagh, Vice President, Digital and New Media, Oxygen Media.
Science Channel Announces Two Key AppointmentsMay 26, 2010Science Channel announced today the appointment of two dynamic, creative leaders who will continue to fuel the growth of the network; Dexter Cole to Vice President of Programming and Bernadette McDaid to Vice President of Production. Both Cole and McDaid report to Debbie Myers, general manager and executive vice president of programming of Science Channel.
VH1 Renews 'BRANDY & RAY J,' 'BASKETBALL WIVES' & 'WHAT CHILLI WANTS'May 26, 2010VH1 announced today that its latest hit series 'Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business,' 'Basketball Wives' and 'What Chilli Wants' have all been picked up for second seasons. Closing out their first seasons, 'Basketball Wives' and 'What Chilli Wants' finale on Sunday, May 30th at 10PM* and 10:30PM* respectively. 'Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business' will finale on Sunday, June 27 at 9PM*.
ARIA Resort & Casino Featured in Upcoming Season of ABC's THE BACHELORETTEMay 26, 2010The newest Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky, will experience a special date at Las Vegas' newest and hottest resort destination, ARIA Resort & Casino, in the second episode of The Bachelorette, Season 6. The episode will feature a unique, one-on-one date (an intimate pool party at LIQUID; gourmet dinner in a luxurious Sky Villa; and a private musical performance in HAZE Nightclub). Heartbroken after choosing her job over a shot at true love during the last season of The Bachelor, Ali is now ready to give love another try.
Goodspeed To Celebrate Paul Williams 6/12May 26, 2010Goodspeed Musicals will proudly honor Composer/Lyricist Paul Williams at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 12, 2010 when he will receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of his extraordinary career. Previous award recipients include Julie Andrews, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Michael P. Price, Stephen Schwartz, Tommy Tune, Susan Stroman and Gerald Schoenfel
White Rabbit Theatre Presents DANNY Beginning 6/3May 26, 2010The good old days weren't always good, but when they were, they were magic, as seen in Danny, a comedy with drama buried six feet under. Written and directed by Andrew Rothkin, this tale about the need to put the past into perspective will be formally unearthed by White Rabbit Theatre starting June 3rd as part of the 2nd Annual Planet Connections Theater Festivity, and be performed at the Green Room Theatre, part of the Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street.
Darren Williams Returns to NYC and NJ 6/21-23May 26, 2010Direct from headlining on Cunard's prestigious Queen Victoria, a tour of Japan, and engagements in his home country of Australia, Darren Willams returns to Metropolitan Room at Gotham and debuts at Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Discovery Channel Renews THE COLONY For Second SeasonMay 25, 2010Discovery Channel has greenlit a 10-episode second season of THE COLONY, it was announced today by Clark Bunting, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel and President of Science Channel. Produced for Discovery by Original Productions (a FremantleMedia Company), the series is a controlled experiment that places ordinary people from all walks of life in a simulated post-catastrophic environment to see what it takes to survive and rebuild in a world without electricity, running water, government or outside communication.
Animal Planet To Rebroadcast Landmark 11-Part Series LIFE Beginning 6/6May 25, 2010This past March, more than 30 million viewers tuned in to Discovery Channel to witness the epic series LIFE, narrated by Oprah Winfrey. Four-years in the making, LIFE spanned every continent and habitat focusing on amazing animals and plants and providing never-before-seen footage in stunning high-definition. From the largest mammals to the smallest insects and from birds high in flight to creatures of the deepest oceans, LIFE explores our planet's living things and their fascinating behaviors.
LOMBARDI Author Maraniss Feels 'All Joy' About BroadwayMay 25, 2010Author David Maraniss, whose 1999 book 'When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi' is the basis for the upcoming Broadway play LOMBARDI, has expressed his surprise that his work was so quickly made into a Broadway play.
NCTC Presents NITWITS 5/29, Auditions To Be Held 7/24May 25, 2010The NITWITS is NCTC's improvisational comedy troupe. The troupe consists os some of the theatre's most talented comedic actors. The group uses improv acting techniques to perform skits, often using audience suggestions to guide the performance. The television show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' familiarized many with short-form improv comedy.