VIDEO: Aly Raisman Talks USA Gymnastics Settlement on TODAY SHOW
U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman and Simone Biles are speaking out about a new proposed settlement of their sport's major sexual abuse case that would release U.S. Olympic officials and others from liability. In a TODAY exclusive, NBC's Stephanie Gosk sat down with Raisman, who calls the proposal “offensive, it shows they don't care.”
Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million To Help End The AIDS Epidemic
The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party with Netflix's Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place on Sunday, February 9 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles was generously supported by Presenting Sponsors IMDb, Walmart and Neuro Drinks and the Event Hosts Heidi Klum, Diane Lane, Eric McCormack and Billy Porter.
Michael Strahan to Host NICKELODEON'S KIDS' CHOICE SPORTS 2019
Super Bowl Champion and two-time Emmy-Award winner Michael Strahan (Good Morning America, Strahan and Sara, The $100,000 Pyramid, Fox NFL Sunday) is set to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2019, an event bursting with epic slimings and sheer sports 'fan'-demonium. Voting begins today for the only show celebrating kids' love of sports, their favorite athletes and the year's most unforgettable sports moments. Kids' Choice Sports 2019 will be taped on Thursday, July 11, from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., and premiere Saturday, Aug. 10, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
Lifetime Unveils Upfront Slate Including Projects from Aly Raisman & Leah Remini, Queen Latifah
For over 35 years, Lifetime has provided thought-provoking story-telling that champions the voices of women, while entertaining them. Recently igniting a global conversation with the powerful documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, the network continues its commitment to share important women's stories with its upcoming programming slate. Following 2018's highly rated film detailing the untold story of Elizabeth Smart, Lifetime partners with the victim's advocate for a newly greenlit documentary, Smart Justice: The Jayme Closs Case. The 90-minute special, set to premiere Saturday, April 27th at 8pm ET/PT, features Elizabeth Smart's exclusive interviews with key players in Jayme's harrowing case and incredible rescue. Elizabeth also brings together six other well-known victims of abduction for a roundtable discussion to help tell Jayme's story.
Will Ferrell, Sarah Silverman Announced to Present at the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
E! announced today the list of presenters set to take the stage to hand out the only awards voted on by the people at “The E! People's Choice Awards” on Sunday, November 11. The event, which will feature unique fan experiences and a variety of surprises throughout the show, will broadcast live across the cable networks of NBCUniversal, including Bravo, E!, SYFY, Universo, and USA Network, and will air in 161 countries.
Purple Carrot Partners With World Champion Aly Raisman To Promote The Benefits Of Plant-Based Eating
Purple Carrot, the 100% plant-based meal kit company, today announced a partnership with World Champion and three-time gold medalist Aly Raisman to promote the benefits of plant-based eating. A proponent of living an active and healthy lifestyle, Raisman has recently experienced the benefits, both mentally and physically, of consuming a more plant-based diet and has enjoyed the quality and convenience that Purple Carrot meals provide each week. At a time when more consumers are reducing their meat and dairy consumption, Purple Carrot and Raisman will showcase just how easy and delicious it is to eat more plants, and how it can positively impact one's health.
20/20 Features Survivors Who Spoke Out About Abuse By Ex-USA Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar
The gymnastics sexual abuse scandal that rocked the world, and included accusations by Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Gabby Douglas, continues to dominate national headlines as an astounding 156 women have testified against ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar since last week. On the heels of these emotional impact statements detailing over two decades of abuse they say was inflicted by him, Anchor Elizabeth Vargas interviews survivors who open up about their dreams of gymnastic glory, their harrowing stories of abuse by Nassar, why they decided to come forward, what the future holds for them and questions who failed to protect them from the abuse. 20/20 airs on Friday, Jan. 26 (10:01 11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.
CBS's 60 MINUTES Makes Top 10 for Fifth Time in 7 Weeks
60 MINUTES made the Top 10 again, for the second straight week and fifth time in seven weeks. The CBS newsmagazine drew 11.3 million viewers to finish at #8, according Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 12. 60 MINUTES was the Sunday's #1 non-sports prime program in viewers.
Olympic Gynmast Aly Raisman Talks Sexual Abuse by Team Doctor on 60 MINUTES, 11/12
One of America's biggest Olympic stars has come forward to accuse the former U.S. women's gymnastics team doctor of sexual abuse. Aly Raisman, who won six medals, three of them gold, for the U.S. at the last two Olympic Summer Games, says she was sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar. Raisman tells her story to Dr. Jon LaPook for a 60 MINUTES report to be broadcast Sunday, Nov. 12 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Olympic Gynmast Aly Raisman Talks Sexual Abuse by Team Doctor on 60 MINUTES, 11/12
One of America's biggest Olympic stars has come forward to accuse the former U.S. women's gymnastics team doctor of sexual abuse. Aly Raisman, who won six medals, three of them gold, for the U.S. at the last two Olympic Summer Games, says she was sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar. Raisman tells her story to Dr. Jon LaPook for a 60 MINUTES report to be broadcast Sunday, Nov. 12 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Chrissy Metz & More Named to TODAY's 2nd Annual 'Styles Heroes List'
TODAY Style is kicking off Wear What You Want Week with a slate of new original content available on air, online and on social media, including the second annual TODAY Style Heroes List and an exclusive survey on dress codes in America. All week long, the TODAY show will also feature interviews and clips with select Style Heroes.
Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Simone Biles Among Winners of KIDS' CHOICE SPORTS 2017; Full List
Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Russell Westbrook, Odell Beckham Jr., Simone Biles, Kevin Durant, Laurie Hernandez, Keala Kennelly, Claressa Shields, Usain Bolt and this year's host Russell Wilson took home a coveted orange mohawked blimp at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2017,
Kevin Durant, Simone Biles Among Winners of The 25th ESPYS; Full List
On Wednesday evening, the biggest stars from sports and entertainment converged at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate the year's best moments in sports at “The 25th ESPYS Presented by Capital One.” The show was hosted by five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning and aired live on ABC.
The Parade Company Announces Actor Keegan-Michael Key As Co-Grand Marshal and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL To Open 90th America's Thanksgiving Parade
The Parade Company announced today a star-studded celebrity line-up to appear in the 90th America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van, recognized as one of the best Thanksgiving parades in the country by U.S. News & World Report Travel. On November 24, this year's parade celebrating '90 Years Together' will be led by parade Co-Grand Marshals Judge Damon Keith and Actor Keegan-Michael Key joined by U.S. Olympic athletes Allison Schmitt, Aly Raisman and April Ross, singer and songwriter Mike Posner, Motown singer Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas, the Broadway cast of Motown the Musical compliments of Broadway in Detroit, and more. Images are available here.