Mariah Carey Writes, Produces and Records Theme Song for New ABC Comedy MIXED-ISH
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2019 Award-winning musical legend Mariah Carey will lend her iconic voice and songwriting talents to the theme song of a?oemixed-ish,a?? the newest spinoff of the a?oeblack-isha?? franchise coming to ABC this fall. Entitled a?oeIn The Mix,a?? the track is written by Carey and produced by Carey and Daniel...
Breaking News: Halle Bailey to Play Ariel in LITTLE MERMAID Live-Action Remake
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019 Disney has found the star that they want to make part of their world as Halle Bailey has apparently been tapped to play Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of beloved animated film THE LITTLE MERMAID. ...
BLACK-ISH Renewed for Season Six, New Prequel Series MIXED-ISH Ordered
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 03, 2019 The Johnsons will be back for Season 6 of “black-ish,” as The ABC Television Network announced it is picking up the acclaimed comedy for the 2019-2020 season. In addition, ABC will expand the award-winning “black-ish” franchise even further, with the network giving an early series order to “mixed-is...
GROWN-ISH Will Return for Season Four
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 17, 2020 Fresh off of last night's buzzed-about season premiere, 'grown-ish' has been picked up for a fourth season on Freeform. Starring Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa, Emily Arlook, Jordan Buhat, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Luka Sabbat and Diggy Simmons, the series is a contemporary take on th...
Freeform Announces Holiday Gift-Wrapping Competition Series WRAP BATTLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 26, 2019 Freeform announced today that production has begun on the holiday gift-wrapping competition series “Wrap Battle” in Los Angeles. The six-episode series will follow nine contestants as they battle to become the ultimate wrapper and take home the coveted grand prize, valued at $50,000. The series will...
Lizzo, STRANGER THINGS Among Second Wave of TEEN CHOICE 2019 Nominees
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2019 The second and final wave of TEEN CHOICE 2019 nominees have been announced and “Stranger Things” leads with six nominations. “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” “Murder Mystery” and “The Last Summer” are the front-runners in film with three nominations each. Music artist Shawn Mendes tops the music categor...
VIDEO: Freeform Shares Sneak Peek From GROWN-ISH
by Tori Hartshorn - July 08, 2019 Zoey tries to give back to the community - through fashion. Watch all new episodes of grown-ish season 2, Wednesdays at 87c on Freeform!...
VIDEO: Freeform Shares A Clip From GROWN-ISH
by Tori Hartshorn - June 27, 2019 Aaron tells the guys that he and Ana are on different pages. Watch all new episodes of grown-ish season 2, Wednesdays at 87c on Freeform!...
'Oscars Live on the Red Carpet,' The Official Oscar Pre-Show, Kicks Off Live at 3:30 p.m. PST/6:30 p.m. EST on ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 “Oscars Live on the Red Carpet,” the official pre-show for the most glamorous show in Hollywood, will give viewers live access to the night's nominees, performers and presenters beginning at 3:30 p.m. PST/6:30 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The red carpet festivities will be hosted by actre...
Kenya Barris Announces First Netflix Series BLACK EXCELLENCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019 Netflix has ordered Black Excellence, their first series project with Kenya Barris with Barris and Rashida Jones set to star....
VIDEO: Freeform Shares A Sneak Peek From GROWN-ISH
by Tori Hartshorn - July 01, 2019 Zoey's self-care weekend at the Johnson house is quickly interrupted. Watch all new episodes of grown-ish season 2, Wednesdays at 87c on Freeform!...
Freeform & Hulu Acquire Linear and Digital Rights to Three Feature Films From STXfilms
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2020 In advance of today's Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Freeform and Hulu announce the acquisition of three hit films from STXfilms. The two Walt Disney Television entities struck a deal to license STXfilms' “Hustlers” and “The Upside,” each of which generated over $100 million durin...
RATINGS: GROWN-ISH Premiere Marks Series' Best Performance Since January
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2019 The season 2B premiere of Freeform's “grown-ish” (June 5, 2019, 8:00-8:31 p.m. EDT) improved over its season 2A finale (3/6/19) with Total Viewers (+12% - 893,000 vs. 799,000), Adults 18-34 (+16% - 245,000 vs. 211,000) and Women 18-34 (+7% - 162,000 vs. 152,000) to deliver its best performance since...
Freeform Announces January Premiere Dates for GROWN-ISH, GOOD TROUBLE, & THE BOLD TYPE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 07, 2019 Today, Freeform announced the January 2020 premiere dates for the network's critically acclaimed returning series: “Good Trouble” on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 (10:00 p.m. EST), “grown-ish” on THURSDAY, JAN. 16 (8:00 p.m. EST), and “The Bold Type” on THURSDAY, JAN. 23 (9:00 p.m. EST)....
Voting Opens Today for the 2019 E! PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 04, 2019 Today, E! announced the commencement of voting for the 2019 “E! People's Choice Awards,” celebrating all forms of entertainment, chosen entirely by the people. Starting with the fan nomination week back in August, E! engaged fans worldwide to submit their favorites in the various categories. Now it...
BWW Interview: The Groundlings' Stephanie Courtney & Brian Palermo On Zooming THE CRAZY UNCLE JOE SHOW
by Gil Kaan - May 26, 2020 The Groundlings' weekly Wednesday night show THE CRAZY UNCLE JOE SHOW that's been running for years, halted production like all other live entertainment. Well, Groundlings improv fans can now look forward to the beginning of the online Zoomed editions of THE CRAZY UNCLE JOE SHOW with the first insta...
VIDEO: The CW Shares Clip From Upcoming GROWN-ISH
by Tori Hartshorn - June 25, 2019 The girls try to stop Ana from confronting Aaron about the mixed messages he is sending. Watch all new episodes of grown-ish season 2, Wednesdays at 87c on Freeform!...
Freeform Announces the KICKOFF TO CHRISTMAS Starting November 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2019 As the Halloween season comes to a close, Freeform will continue to be the home for all holiday viewing with the second year of the “Kickoff to Christmas” programming event, starting on Friday, Nov. 1. With a month full of holiday fun, this year will also include two new Freeform originals. The film...
Mariah Carey Writes, Produces and Records Theme Song for New ABC Comedy MIXED-ISH
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2019 Award-winning musical legend Mariah Carey will lend her iconic voice and songwriting talents to the theme song of a?oemixed-ish,a?? the newest spinoff of the a?oeblack-isha?? franchise coming to ABC this fall. Entitled a?oeIn The Mix,a?? the track is written by Carey and produced by Carey and Daniel...
Photo Flash: TINA Hosts Special Performance to Benefit RAINN
by Nicole Rosky - February 03, 2020 Just last week, Stage Entertainment, James L. Nederlander and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner, have announced that Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief, Vogue U.S.; U.S. Artistic Director and Global Content Advisor, Condé Nast co-hosted a cocktail reception alongside Fashion Model & Activist ...
VIDEO: Freeform Shares A Clip From GROWN-ISH
by Tori Hartshorn - July 29, 2019 Zuca is impressed by Aaron's stylish benefit. Watch all new episodes of grown-ish season 2, Wednesdays at 8/7c on Freeform!...
New Variety Sketch Series ASTRONOMY CLUB Is Ordered To Series, From NYC Improv Group
by Tori Hartshorn - July 16, 2019 Netflix has ordered the variety sketch series Astronomy Club from Khalabo Ink Society and Irony Point. The six episode half-hour series will star the New York-based improv and sketch comedy group, Astronomy Club....
Jodi Benson Speaks Out On Halle Bailey's Casting In Live-Action Remake Of THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Alan Henry - July 09, 2019 BroadwayWorld previously reported Halle Bailey will take on the role of Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid set to go into production next year....
A Side-Splitting Comedy Series Comes To The Orleans Showroom This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2019 The Orleans Hotel and Casino will bring highly-acclaimed stand-up comedians to The Orleans Showroom this summer as part of a comedy series, starring Whitney Cummings, Bryan Callen, Brendan Schaub, Celeste Barber and Deon Cole. The comedy series will also be hosted by well-known actor and comedian, J...
Freeform Announces Programming Slate for 2020-2021, Featuring CRUEL SUMMER, GROWN-ISH, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020 In advance of the Disney Advertising Sales Virtual Roadshow presentation, Freeform highlighted its commitment to bold and boundary-pushing young adult content with the pickups of both “Everything's Gonna be Okay“ and “Motherland: Fort Salem,” as well as the recently announced scripted romantic-comed... |