JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Sees Strongest Performance in Four MonthsOctober 16, 2018During the week of Oct. 8, 2018, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” grew to new season highs, soaring over the prior week by double digits in Total Viewers (+19% - 2.234 million vs. 1.872 million) and Adults 18-49 (+13% - 534,000 vs. 474,000). In fact, “Kimmel” scored 4-month highs in both Nielsen measures – since the week of 6/4/18. Excluding the two NBA Finals weeks in June, the ABC late-night program delivered its strongest performance since last spring in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 – since the weeks of 3/19/18 and 4/16/18, respectively.
NBC Wins Monday Night with THE VOICE and MANIFESTOctober 16, 2018NBC ranks #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, winning six of six half-hours among those nets in 18-49 and total viewers.
THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library to Open in MiamiOctober 16, 2018The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library is coming to Miami. The hugely successful, critically-acclaimed Presidential Twitter Library will open in Miami just ahead of The Daily Show's week of shows at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. The Presidential Twitter Library will be open from Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28 at the Emanuel Luxury Venue at 1723 Washington Avenue, directly across from the Fillmore. On opening day only, Friday, October 26, the event hours are 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. ET. For the rest of the weekend (10/27-10/28) hours are 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. ET. Admission is free and open to the public. It will be so tremendous that those who miss it will be SAD!
CRAZY RICH ASIANS, Amandla Stenberg to be Recognized at the Hollywood Film AwardsOctober 16, 2018 dick clark productions announced today the line-up of stand-out performers and talent who will be recognized at the 22nd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards.” Crazy Rich Asians will receive the “Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award,” Amandla Stenberg will be recognized with the “Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award” for 20th Century Fox's The Hate U Give, while John David Washington will receive the “Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award” for his role in Focus Features' BlacKkKlansman. Additionally, Felix Van Groeningen will be bestowed the “Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award” for Amazon Studios' Beautiful Boy, and Yalitza Aparicio will be given the “New Hollywood Award” for her performance in Netflix's ROMA.
Mario Lopez, Kelli Pickler, Ben Aaron to Present at The National Student Production AwardsOctober 16, 2018Presenters of the 3rd Annual competition of The National Student Production Awards were announced today by The Foundation of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Live-Streamed from Emerson College in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, October 18th, 2018, the event will be hosted by television personality, Tom Bergeron. The Foundation of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presents this competition annually which includes 23 programming and craft categories honoring student productions from across the country. The event was live streamed on the Academy's social media channels and website.
Tony Hale to Host the Hamilton Behind the Camera AwardsOctober 16, 2018Hamilton watches, known for their pioneering role in the worlds of aviation and cinema as well as their innovative timekeeping technology, and Los Angeles Confidential magazine, the premiere luxury, lifestyle publication in Los Angeles, host the 10th Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards on November 4, 2018 at The Exchange LA. The awards ceremony pays tribute to the brilliant behind-the-scenes talent whose individual work contributes to the quality of a motion picture and to the lasting impression that it has on movie audiences. Hamilton celebrates watch appearances in more than 450 films and television shows, most recently Amazon's “Jack Ryan”. Films and creatives to be awarded this year include screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman for “On The Basis of Sex” presented by Felicity Jones, editor Barry Alexander Brown for “BlacKklansman” presented by John David Washington, producer Graham King of “Bohemian Rhapsody” presented by Rami Malek, producer designer Hannah Beachler for “Black Panther” presented by Angela Bassett and sound editors Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn for “A Quiet Place” presented by John Krasinski. Tony Hale, the award-winning actor and comedian of Veep and Arrested Development, will emcee the awards presentation.
The Emerging Cinematographer Awards to Screen in New York CityOctober 16, 2018The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named nine honorees for the 2018 Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), spotlighting promising cinematographers and providing crucial exposure needed to succeed in the motion picture industry. The collection of nine selected short films will screen at the SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd St. in New York on Oct. 28 starting at 3 p.m. A cocktail reception will follow.
E! News Launches New Series NIGHTLY POPOctober 16, 2018E! brings its topical, unfiltered pop culture format to late night with its newest series, “Nightly Pop” premiering on Monday, October 29th at 10:30pm ET/PT. Following “Busy Tonight,” airing at 10pm, “Nightly Pop” will deliver quick-witted, unexpected and relatable commentary centered around the biggest pop culture stories of the week, hosted by E! personalities Morgan Stewart and Nina Parker, along with social influencer Hunter March. The half hour-long weekly series will be Monday night's candid breakdown of the most talked about entertainment news stories. Additionally, Nina Parker, who has guest hosted E!'s “Daily Pop” and “Live from E!” over the last several months, has officially joined the “E! News” team as a correspondent working across all platforms.
High School and College Students in the U.S. Can Vote to Bring Liam Payne to Their SchoolOctober 16, 2018Chegg Inc., the Smarter Way to Student, in partnership with truth, one of the largest and most successful national youth tobacco prevention campaigns, today announced that one U.S. college or high school campus can win a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Liam Payne, former member of One Direction and award-winning artist. Beginning today, high school and college students can vote for their school to win this on-campus experience through an online contest. Liam Payne will take over the classroom to host an exclusive Q&A with students, giving them insight in to his experience rising to global fame in one of the most successful pop groups and his transition to a solo artist. Student's at the winning school will also be treated to a private concert from Liam, as he performs a selection of his hit records.
VIDEO: Watch Eminem Perform 'Venom' from the Empire State BuildingOctober 16, 2018'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' headed back to Brooklyn for a week of shows staring last night. Kimmel's first musical guest was Eminem, who performed his title track from the Marvel film 'Venom' on top of the Empire State Building. Watch the performance below!
SAG-AFTRA to Honor Barbara Perry, Marsha Hunt, Norman Lloyd and June LockhartOctober 16, 2018SAG-AFTRA announced that members Marsha Hunt, Norman Lloyd, June Lockhart and Barbara Perry will be recipients of the SAG-AFTRA Founders Award for their historic contributions to the union. The special tribute will be presented Saturday during the SAG-AFTRA National Board plenary and honors early members of SAG-AFTRA's predecessor unions, SAG and AFTRA, who have provided meritorious service to fellow members.
Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and Martina McBride to Honor Loretta Lynn at CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAROctober 16, 2018CMT today revealed an all-star tribute to country legend and 2018 “Artist of a Lifetime” Award recipient, Loretta Lynn, featuring Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and Martina McBride. The trio will perform LIVE from Nashville at the 9th annual “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” special on Wednesday, October 17 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Some of music's biggest stars are set to present at the event, including Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Smokey Robinson, singer-songwriter Elle King, Hillary Scott, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, along with a special introduction by platinum-selling artist, Trisha Yearwood. They all join previously announced presenter Sissy Spacek.
Mariah Carey Announces Title and Release Date for New AlbumOctober 15, 2018Mariah Carey took to social media to announce the title and release date of her new album. In her Twitter post, she announces the title is 'Caution' and it will be released on November 16th. This is Carey's 15th studio album.