ESPN Announces 2014 NFL Draft Television Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2014 ESPN kicks off the 2014 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light – the network's 35th consecutive NFL Draft telecast – on Thursday, May 8, at 8 p.m. ET from New York City's Radio City Music Hall....
Sports Icon Tim Tebow Signs Multiyear Extension with ESPN
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2017 ESPN has reached a multiyear contract extension with sports icon Tim Tebow to continue as a college football analyst on SEC Network's traveling pre-game show SEC Nation....
SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Update: November 20 - November 22, 2009
by Jessica Lewis - November 23, 2009 Weekend Movie Box Office Update: November 20 - November 22, 2009...
CBS Airs Special Premiere of NFL Series UNDRAFTED Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 16, 2015 The Emmy-nominated series Undrafted returns to NFL Network for a second season with a special premiere on CBS tonight, September 16 at 10:00 PM ET....
Heisman Winner Cam Newton Set for THE TONIGHT SHOW, 1/11
by Nicole Rosky - January 11, 2011 Newly crowned BCS football Champion Cam Newton, the Heisman Trophy winner and Auburn quarterback, will take a seat on the couch of NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (Monday-Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, January 11....
Former Colts Vice Chairman Bill Polian Joins ESPN as NFL Analyst
by Caryn Robbins - February 29, 2012 Former Indianapolis Colts Vice Chairman and six-time NFL Executive of the Year Bill Polian has joined ESPN as an NFL analyst. ...
ESPN Scores Most-Watched First Round of NFL Draft Yet with 9.9 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - May 09, 2014 ESPN's live telecast of the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft on Thursday, May 8, averaged 9,943,000 viewers with a 6.1 US rating based on fast nationals, according to the Nielsen Company, making it the most-viewed NFL Draft telecast in ESPN's 35 years of presenting the event....
City Lights Orchestra, Ukulele Player Jake Shimabukuro to Join Forces at the Auditorium Theatre, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2015 ?Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, described by Rolling Stone as a music "hero," makes his Auditorium Theatre debut with The City Lights Orchestra, conducted by Rich Daniels, Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m., concluding the Auditorium's inaugural "Made in Chicago" performance series....
Nas & Gary Clark Jr. to Collaborate on Music for ESPN's 2012 NFL Draft Telecast
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2012 Nas, hip-hop's most influential MC, and popular Texas guitar virtuoso Gary Clark, Jr. are collaborating on the music for ESPN's three-day presentation of the 2012 NFL Draft from Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 26-28....
50 Cent & The Heavy Partner to Pen Music for ESPN's 2013 NFL Draft Telecast
by Tyler Peterson - April 22, 2013 Multiplatinum recording artist Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and popular English rock band The Heavy are collaborating on the music for ESPN's three-day presentation of the 2013 NFL Draft from Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 25-27....
City Lights Orchestra, Ukulele Player Jake Shimabukuro Join Forces at the Auditorium Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015 ?Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, described by Rolling Stone as a music 'hero,' makes his Auditorium Theatre debut with The City Lights Orchestra, conducted by Rich Daniels, tonight, June 24 at 7:30 p.m., concluding the Auditorium's inaugural 'Made in Chicago' performance series....
Kenny Chesney Kicks Off 2013 Tour at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013 They were waving pirates flags in Section 303 and 334, at the top of Raymond James Stadium when the lights came up and Kenny Chesney strode to the mic to kick off his 2013 tour in the home of the Buccaneers. For the next two-plus hours, Chesney played old songs, his brand new song and some real surp...
Todd McShay Inks Multi-Year Extension with ESPN
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2016 NFL Draft and college football analyst Todd McShay has signed a multi-year agreement to remain with ESPN....
VIDEO: First Look - Kevin Costner Stars in Super Bowl Spot for DRAFT DAY
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2014 Summit Entertainment has released the Super Bowl spot for its upcoming football-themed drama DRAFT DAY. Starring Kevin Costner, the Ivan Reitman-helmed movie hits theaters on April 11, 2014....
'Crapshoot — The NFL Draft: 1967-2017' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 17, 2017 Crapshoot looks at how the draft has grown and addresses the question why some drafted players succeed while others fail. The book assesses each draft class and team drafts with a comprehensive summary of the draft classes from 1967-2016, including an overview/outlook of that particular draft class,...
ESPN Series DRAFT ACADEMY to Return 4/14
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015 ESPN's Draft Academy, which offers a personal, behind-the-scenes look at top NFL Draft prospects, will return for a second season, beginning Tuesday, April 14,...
CBSSports.com to Expand Pre-SUPER BOWL Social and Video Offerings
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2013 CBSSports.com will feature innovative social experiences and expanded video programming leading up to Super Bowl XLVII to bring fans even closer to the action in New Orleans and the storylines buzzing around the country....
Check Out Quotables from TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - Week of 4/25
by Tyler Peterson - May 02, 2016 Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' for the week of April 25-29....
Review Roundup: Costner, Garner Hit Theaters in DRAFT DAY
by Matt Tamanini - April 11, 2014 The latest in the long line of Kevin Costner sports movies, DRAFT DAY, hits theaters on Friday. Co-starring Jennifer Garner, Dennis Leary, and three-time Tony-winner Frank Langella the movie chronicles the innerworkings of an NFL front office on the day of the draft. The script was written by Pulitz...
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University to Kick Off BILLY STRAYHORN FESTIVAL, 9/4
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015 The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University announces the programming for THE BILLY STRAYHORN FESTIVAL, September 4 - November 21, celebrating the 100th birthday of the late Billy Strayhorn. The Festival begins with the Chicago Jazz Festival, Friday, Sept. 4 in Millennium Park, continues at vario...
City Lights Orchestra, Ukulele Player Jake Shimabukuro Join Forces at the Auditorium Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015 ?Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, described by Rolling Stone as a music 'hero,' makes his Auditorium Theatre debut with The City Lights Orchestra, conducted by Rich Daniels, tonight, June 24 at 7:30 p.m., concluding the Auditorium's inaugural 'Made in Chicago' performance series....
ESPN Radio's Russillo & Kanell to Simulcast in Full on ESPNEWS, 105
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2015 Russillo & Kanell, co-hosted by Ryen Russillo and Danny Kanell and broadcast daily on ESPN Radio from 1 – 4 p.m. ET, will be simulcast in full on ESPNEWS beginning Monday, Oct. 5....
NFL Network Coverage of 'Draft Week' Kicks Off Today
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013 NFL Network's 'Draft Week' coverage begins Monday, April 22 at 6:00 AM ET with NFL AM. Throughout the week, programming highlights include daily editions of NFL AM, featuring Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson as guest analyst...
ESPN Delivers Total Live Audience of 6.9 Million Viewers for Round 1 of NFL Draft
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2017 ESPN delivered a total live audience of 6,924,000 viewers for its Thursday night telecast of Round 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft....
ESPN Radio's Russillo & Kanell to Simulcast in Full on ESPNEWS, 105
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015 Russillo & Kanell, co-hosted by Ryen Russillo and Danny Kanell and broadcast daily on ESPN Radio from 1 – 4 p.m. ET, will be simulcast in full on ESPNEWS beginning Monday, Oct. 5.... |