DESCARGA CON TELEMUNDO Y mun2 Coming to Chicago, Las Vegas & MoreJuly 8, 2014The much-awaited hit summer concert series,Descarga con Telemundo y mun2, is back and ready to entertain audiences in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and, for the first time, in Chicago. Presented by Telemundo and mun2, the free, family-friendly concert event features renowned Latin stars, as well as the most in-demand new and up-and-coming artists. The concerts, which broke attendance records again last year drawing close to 28,000 fans, will take place on Saturday, July 26 (7:00pm-midnight) at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas; on Sunday, August 10, 24 and 31 (6:00pm-9:00pm) at Universal CityWalk's “5 Towers” stage in Los Angeles; and on Saturday, August 16 (5:00pm-9:00pm) at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Chicago.
Telemundo is June's Fastest-Growing Spanish Broadcast NetworkJuly 7, 2014Telemundo's Monday-Friday primetime programming averaged 818,000 adults 18-49 in June 2014, up 39% vs. May 2014, making it the fastest growing Spanish-language broadcaster for the month. Telemundo's Monday-Sundayprimetime programming was also strong for the month of June, with an average of 720,000 adults 18-49 and a 29% share among Spanish-language broadcast networks (3-net).
Clint Dempsey Headed to THE LATE SHOW, 7/9July 7, 2014Clint Dempsey, captain of the U.S. Men's National Soccer team, will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN on Wednesday, July 9 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Hallmark Movie Channel to Become Hallmark Movies & MysteriesJuly 7, 2014Crown Media Family Networks, the country's most trusted source for quality wholesome entertainment, debuted today the new look and logo for Hallmark Movie Channel's imminent rebrand to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The brand repositioning, which will come to life across digital and linear platforms on October 1, follows the successful brand redesign for sister network, Hallmark Channel 2 years ago.
STAGE TUBE: THE LION's Benjamin Scheuer Releases Music Video for 'Cookie-tin Banjo'July 7, 2014Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer, currently appearing in his one-man musical theater piece THE LION at Manhattan Theatre Club's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street), announces the release of the animated music video "Cookie-tin Banjo," which is featured in THE LION. Check it out below!
Fake Facebook Video Claiming Tracy Morgan Has Died EmergesJune 26, 2014A new Facebook video scam is making the rounds, claiming 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has died following the roadway accident that killed his friend and writer 62-year-old James McNair, and hospitalized the actor this month. The rumors, as his spokesperson confirmed last week, are false, and has Morgan entered a rehab center.
Meredith Vieira to Host HARRY POTTER: THE MAKING OF DIAGON ALLEY Primetime Special, 7/8June 26, 2014 In anticipation of the July 8th Grand Opening of Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park experience, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, Meredith Vieira will host Harry Potter: The Making of Diagon Alley, an NBC News primetime special produced by Peacock Productions. Vieira gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, the latest manifestation of the multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon of Harry Potter.
JAPAN CUTS Adds KILLERS to LineupJune 26, 2014 Japan Society announces a new film to JAPAN CUTS' already bursting 2014 lineup. In the spirit of celebrating the versatility of guest actor Kazuki Kitamura, recipient of the festival's CUT ABOVE Award for Excellence in Film, the Society adds the horror-thriller Killers in its East Coast Premiere. Kitamura plays an eerily handsome and decadently deranged serial killer in this adrenaline-filled Indonesian-Japanese co-production, an entrancing take on the consumption of violent imagery counterposed with political violence and corruption. Showing three completely different sides of the phenomenal international star, the festival also features the Kitamura vehicle Neko Samurai ~Samurai ? Cat~ and his turn as homme fatale inMan from Reno.
STAGE TUBE: Tony Winner Leslie Uggams on Joining Show Business, Leading Connecticut Rep's GYPSY & MoreJune 26, 2014In April 2014, Artistic Director Vincent J. Cardinal announced that Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Leslie Uggamswould be starring as Rose in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's (CRT) production of GYPSY: A Musical Fable, running July 10-20. Uggams, who will be the first African American actress to play the iconic role, recently visited local news station WFSB, and opened up about joining show business at a young age, the production, and more. Check out her interview below!
Cast of HERE LIES LOVE Set for THEATER TALK this WeekendJune 26, 2014The newest THEATER TALK celebrates Here Lies Love, the audience-immersive "poperetta" at The Public, with composer/lyricist David Byrne, and the show's two stars, Jose Llana and Ruthie Ann Miles, who portray real-life Philippine political figures Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos.