NBC & Litton Entertainment Expand Iconic 'The More You KNow' into New Programming Block
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2016 NBC and Litton Entertainment, the preeminent independent producer of award-winning family programming, are partnering to expand NBC's storied public service awareness brand “The More You Know” into an all-new programming block...
Ladywatch Awards Announce Nominations; Online Voting Ends 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2017 LadyWatch with Ryan & Jason - the popular weekly podcast co-hosted by Ryan O'Connor ("Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star') and Jason Powell (Best Worst Movie) have announced the nominees for their Second Annual LadyWatch Awards on the podcast's episode 149: The Second Annual LadyWat...
NBC Brings in Big Numbers for the Week in Adults 18-49 with THE VOICE & BLINDSPOT
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016 NBC has delivered an average 1.1 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49 and 5.0 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of May 16-22, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. ...
Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery Join 24/7 ComedyFest at Orleans Arena
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016 A night of laughter is in store as top comedians Billy Gardell, Jackie 'The Joke Man' Martling, Frank Caliendo and more join forces for the 24/7 ComedyFest at the Orleans Arena on April 23....
TV One to Premiere Film Adaptation of THE LOST SOULS CAFE, 4/16
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017 TV One presents the film adaptation of Director/Producer Donald B. Welch's popular inspirational stage play, THE LOST SOULS CAFE, on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 6 p.m. ET. Actors Loretta Devine (The Carmichael Show), Christian Keyes (Saints & Sinners), Kiki Haynes (For Better or Worse) and Ernest L. ...
Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Alexander & More Set for ABC's MATCH GAME
by Caryn Robbins - June 30, 2016 MATCH GAME's celebrity panel just got a lot more _____! The iconic and irreverent game show, hosted by Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin welcomes more stars to the roster this season...
NAACP Awards Announces Full List of Winners Following Live Broadcast
by Julie Musbach - February 12, 2017 The winners of the "48th NAACP Image Awards" were announced tonight during the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson. There was a live pre-show from the red carpet hosted by Nischelle Turner and Terrence Jenkins ...
Comedy Central to Debut KEVIN HART PRESENTS: LIL REL HOWERY: RELEVANT, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2015 Introducing a very RELevant friend of Kevin Hart's! Lil Rel Howery's first one-hour stand-up special, KEVIN HART PRESENTS: LIL REL HOWERY: RELEVANT premieres on Comedy Central today, September 5 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT....
NBC's LITTLE BIG SHOTS is No. 1 for Sunday Night, Up +11% Week-to-Week
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016 “Little Big Shots” (2.0/6 in 18-49, 12.1 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET): Is the #1 primetime show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and total viewers (excludes CBS's Masters golf overrun)....
NBC Ties for the Sunday Win With LITTLE BIG SHOTS as #1 Show of the Night
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016 NBC ties for #1 among the Big 4 networks Sunday night in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, led by the #1 Big 4 telecast of the night in those and most other key measures, “Little Big Shots.”...
Photo Flash: Broadway Under the Stars Celebrates DREAMGIRLS 35th Anniversary
by Nora Dominick - July 15, 2016 On Sun, July 10, 2016, Chris Isaacson Presents the 4th annual Broadway Under the Stars celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Tony Award-winning musical, Dreamgirls --- a complete sellout at the newly remodeled Ford Theatres in Hollywood, CA. ...
NBC Finishes No. 2 for the Week in Adults 25-54 & Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - April 05, 2016 With two editions of “The Voice” plus “Chicago Med” and “Little Big Shots” all ranking in the top 10 among primetime telecasts on the Big 4 networks, NBC has tied for #2 for the week of March 28-April 3 in adults 18-49 and ranked #2 outright in total viewers and adults 25-54....
LITTLE BIG SHOTS is NBC's Most-Watched Regular Sunday Entertainment Telecast Since '05
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2016 NBC Wins Sunday night in adults 18-49 and total viewers. It's the first time NBC has won an in-season Sunday outright among the broadcast networks in 18-49 with a full night of entertainment series programming in nearly 12 years...
Adult Swim to Premiere BRETT GELMAN'S DINNER IN AMERICA Special, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2016 BRETT GELMAN'S DINNER IN AMERICA Special Premieres Today, July 1st at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim....
HBO to Debut Comedy Special JERROD CARMICHAEL: 8, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017 Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO for his second standup special on the network when JERROD CARMICHAEL: 8 debuts SATURDAY, MARCH 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)....
NBC Sets Midseason Premiere Dates for THE CARMICHAEL SHOW, HEARTBEAT & More
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2016 Building on its extraordinary momentum this season where it's running 17% ahead of any other broadcast network in the 18-49 demo, NBC has announced the premiere dates of three new midseason scripted series, plus the anticipated return of its summer hit comedy, “The Carmichael Show.”...
LITTLE BIG SHOTS Helps NBC Win the Week in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2016 With “The Voice” and “Little Big Shots” accounting for four of the week's top five primetime shows on the Big 4 networks in both adults 18-49 and total viewers, NBC has won the week of March 7-13 by both measures...
Adult Swim to Premiere BRETT GELMAN'S DINNER IN AMERICA Special, 7/1
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2016 BRETT GELMAN'S DINNER IN AMERICA Special Premieres Friday, July 1st at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim....
Stand-Up Comic Dulce Sloan Takes Top Honors at 12th Annual STANDUP NBC
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2015 Dulcé Sloan took home top honors at NBCUniversal's 12th annual “StandUp NBC” comedy showcase held at the famed Hollywood Improv comedy club in Los Angeles. For her first-place prize, Sloan will be signed to a talent holding deal with the network....
Urban Movie Channel's February Slate Features Exclusive Streaming Premieres
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017 A celebration of black history and romance, Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents two new exclusive streaming premieres fitting for both Black History Month and Valentine's Day....
VIDEO: First Look - New MTV Series THE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE GAME SHOW
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016 MTV today announced a new comedy block as part of the Fall schedule, with the premieres of two brand new series THE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE GAME SHOW and ACTING OUT, which will debut Today, October 13 at 10:00 p.m....
NBCUniversal Launches NBC & NBC Sports Live Extra on Amazon Fire TV Devices
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2015 NBCUniversal has further expanded the reach of its TV Everywhere offering by launching NBC and NBC Sports apps on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick....
NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING Wins Time Slot in Every Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2015 “Last Comic Standing” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and all other key demos....
Beyonce, Nate Parker Top Nominees for 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2016 The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books....
Tracee Ellis Ross, Mandy Moore & More Join 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Presenters Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2017 The biggest names in film, television and music including Tracee Ellis Ross, Mandy Moore, Adam Rodriguez, Rashida Jones, Bill Paxton, Brian White, Deon Cole, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Justin Cornwell, Nick Kroll, Penny Johnson and Pooch Hall will present at 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS.... |