ABC Picks Up New Unscripted Comedy Series THE PRANK PANEL
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022 Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre and Gabourey Sidibe form the all-star panel of “pranxperts,” taking viewers behind the scenes as they help to plot and plan elaborate and diabolical schemes. The Panelists serve as mentors and saboteurs, with celebrity guests sometimes joining the fun. ...
FOSSE/VERDON, HAMILTON, and More Win at the 7th Annual MUAHS Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2020 The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild announced winners of its 7th Annual MUAHS Awards in 23 categories of film, television, commercials and live theater, during a formal gala at the NOVO by Microsoft at L.A. Live Downtown on Saturday night, January 11, 2020. Among the winners were Fosse/Verdo...
Jimmy Kimmel Signs Three-Year Extension With ABC
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022 The extension will keep Kimmel on the network through a historic 23rd season, making him one of the longest-running talk show hosts in American television history. In addition to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Kimmel is known for hosting back-to-back Oscars® ceremonies in 2017 and 2018, and “The Primetime Em...
Breaking: HADESTOWN, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More Earn Casting Society of America's Artios Awards
by Nicole Rosky - January 31, 2020 Casting Society of America honored excellence in casting across feature films, television and theatre at the 35th Annual Artios Awards held on Thursday, January 30 at ceremonies in New York, Los Angeles, and London. The New York ceremony was hosted by Michelle Buteau at Stage 48, Ron Funches hosted ...
JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021 This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations. ...
ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022 West Side Story and The Tragedy of Macbeth were nominated for Best Period Feature Film. In the Heights was nominated for Best Contemporary Feature Film. Encanto was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Only Murders in the Building and Schmigadoon! were nominated for Best Half Hour Single-Camera...
Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones, Maya Rudolph, and More!
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2020 Last night, the fifth night of the Creative Art Emmys wrapped up this year's virtual ceremony....
The Paley Center for Media to Pay Tribute to Kerry Washington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2020 The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will pay tribute to Kerry Washington with the special program Celebrating Kerry Washington: Conversation & Exclusive Preview Screening of Little Fires Everywhere. The program will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 pm....
JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021 This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations. ...
Janelle James to Host ABC'S THE FINAL STRAW Competition Series
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022 The stakes are high as four teams of colorful contestants face off to combat tremendous tipping towers. Each life-sized themed tower is chock full of various objects ranging from basketballs to small kitchen appliances as contestants try to successfully pull items from the stack without tipping it o...
REASONABLE DOUBT to Make Broadcast Television Premiere
by Michael Major - November 03, 2022 The drama series - from writer and executive producer Raamla Mohamed, and executive producer and director Kerry Washington - is produced by ABC Signature and streams exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. Mohamed leads an all-Black writing staff on the series. “Reasonable Doubt” stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, ...
WEST SIDE STORY, YENTL & More Join BroadwayHD October Slate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2021 Discover the magic of movie musicals this month as BroadwayHD delivers an unforgettable lineup of some of the most beloved and well-known productions in history. Starting October 1, West Side Story will make its way to the platform along with Academy Award-winning musical, along with Academy Award-w...
The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1. This monthlong celebration will include an interactive exhibit focusing on comedy, spotlight BET Network's 40th anniversary, as well as family activities, education classes...
John Quiñones Returns For WHAT WOULD YOU DO? With Sara Haines & W. Kamau Bell
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 'What Would You Do?' returns for a brand-new season with host John Quiñones on ABC. Quiñones welcomes guest correspondents Sara Haines, co-host of “The View,” and W. Kamau Bell, cultural commentator and television host, as they observe how real people react when tricky situations and moral dilemmas ...
Robert Mills Expands Oversight As Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021 Robert Mills has been named executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, it was announced today by Craig Erwich....
Anthony Anderson to Host the Emmys in January
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023 Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson is the host of new FOX game show We Are Family, from executive producer Jamie Foxx, premiering Wednesday, January 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. He starred for eight seasons in the multi-award nominated sitcom black-ish, where he portrayed Andr...
ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022 West Side Story and The Tragedy of Macbeth were nominated for Best Period Feature Film. In the Heights was nominated for Best Contemporary Feature Film. Encanto was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Only Murders in the Building and Schmigadoon! were nominated for Best Half Hour Single-Camera...
Michelle Williams, Renee Zellweger, and More Win Critics' Choice Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2020 Last night, the Critics' Choice Awards were given out. Among the big winners was Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood, taking home the award for Best Picture, as well as Brad Pitt for Best Supporting Actor, Best Production Design, and Quentin Tarantino for Best Original Screenplay....
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2022-2023 Season
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022 ABC has set fall premiere dates for its new and returning series for the upcoming 2022-2023 season, including new female-led dramas “Alaska Daily” and “The Rookie: Feds” as well as the newest primetime game show “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Return dates have also been set for “Abbott Elementary,” “Bachelor...
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laverne Cox, Sterling K. Brown and More Will Appear on THE EMMYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020 ABC and the Television Academy have announced additional talent who will be making special appearances during the “72nd Emmy® Awards.” ...
Guy Carrington, Reginald Hudlin, David Jammy and Ian Stewart Join Jimmy Kimmel as Executive Producers of the EMMY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 23, 2020 Emmy Award-nominated producers Guy Carrington, Reginald Hudlin, David Jammy and Ian Stewart will executive produce the 72nd Emmy Awards along with previously announced host and executive producer Jimmy Kimmel. ...
Full Line-Up Announced for Hope Mill Theatre's HOPE FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 29, 2021 The full line-up of arts and cultural events has been revealed for Hope Mill Theatre’s three-week festival, HOPE FEST, which runs in Ancoats, Manchester from 16th July – 8th August. The festival will take place inside a large theatre tent which will accommodate 250 capacity, based beside New Islingt...
Jay Pharoah Joins The All Star Virtual Comedy Fundraiser COMICS STAND UP FOR ANTON & MARI
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2021 Saturday Night Live alum, actor and comedian Jay Pharoah will join some of the top names in comedy for the upcoming All Star Zoom Comedy Fundraiser: Comics Stand Up For Anton & Mari, in support of their friends, Emmy-winning commercial producer Anton Maillie and his wife Mari Fuentes and their battl...
BWW Review: Michael McAssey Makes Music and Mirth With OPEN MAC and Open Mic at Pangea
by Stephen Mosher - August 06, 2021 Pangea is the place to be on Monday nights, whether you are singing or just listening and enjoying a glass of wine....
DANCING WITH THE STARS Will Return to ABC This Fall
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023 “Dancing with the Stars” will make history once again becoming the first series to simulcast across both ABC and Disney+ for its upcoming 32nd season, and will be available the next day on Hulu. Beginning this fall, the beloved show will reach audiences across multiple Disney platforms in their resp... |