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Jimmy Fallon Extends Deal With NBCUniversal Through 2028

Multi-hyphenate Jimmy Fallon has renewed his deal with NBCUniversal as host of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” extending the popular host’s tenure at the beloved late-night staple through 2028. The Emmy-nominated “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” launched on May 14, 2014.
The Golden Globes Will Return to NBC in January for 80th Anniversary

The Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. It is one of the few awards ceremonies to recognize both motion picture and television achievements. NBC has a long-standing history of broadcasting the Golden Globe Awards and will be televising this year’s show as part of a one-year agreement.
Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus & More Join NBC Fall Programming Slate

Dolly Parton will headline the musical film “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas.” NBC’s New Year’s Eve celebration is back as Miley Cyrus continues the newest holiday tradition with the return of “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” joining favorites “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” “The National Dog Show” and “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.'
Bravo Shows to Stream Next-Day on Peacock

Starting today, in-season shows with episodes streaming next day include Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Summer House, Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Top Chef, Kandi and the Gang, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, which just had its season 14 premiere on Bravo last night.
DreamWorks Theatricals and MTI Team Up for Emerging Writers Program

DreamWorks Theatricals and Music Theatre International, in partnership with NBCUniversal’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion (GTDI) team, announce today the DreamWorks Theatricals/MTI Emerging Writers Program, a new partnership that will identify diverse teams of bookwriters, composers and lyricists with unique voices and points of view to develop musical adaptations of popular DreamWorks Animation titles intended for the Music Theatre International catalogue.
ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Returns Jan. 5

NBC is starting the new year on a high note with the launch of the new Robert Carlock and Tina Fey-created and produced comedy 'Mr. Mayor,' the time period premiere of new medical series 'Nurses' and the highly anticipated season two return of critically acclaimed 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.'
Susan Rovner Named Chairman of Entertainment Content at NBCUNIVERSAL TV & Streaming

Venerable industry executive Susan Rovner begins today in her new role as Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.  
Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, John Legend & More Honored at Women in Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) hosted its 28th annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala presented by Lifetime today, honoring Reese Witherspoon with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award and Ronan Farrow with the Equity in Entertainment Award. This year's honorees were joined by best-selling author, entrepreneur and political activist Stacey Abrams, who delivered the keynote speech. The event – held at MILK Studios in Los Angeles – coincided with the publication of THR's annual Power 100 Women in Entertainment issue, guest edited by Olivia Wilde.
Bravo Renews WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN Through 2021

Bravo Media has extended Emmy Award-nominated “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” through 2021. It was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. As host and executive producer of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” Andy continues to go there – challenging both celebrities and Bravolebrities on the most interactive show in late-night television. The series has been the only live show in late-night television for over ten years and consistently makes headlines with bold interviews viewers don't see anywhere else. Because of this, the Bravo Clubhouse has become a nightly destination for some of the biggest names in pop culture.
PROJECT RUNWAY Returns To Its Original Home on Bravo Media For 17th Season

Bravo Media announced today as part of the NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall that the iconic fashion competition series, 'Project Runway,' has made its way back to its original home. Bravo launched 'Project Runway' in 2004 where it continued airing through 2008, and now returns for Season 17. The show joins Bravo's diverse slate of programming and its expansion of seven nights a week of original series in primetime.
Ryan Seacrest & Giuliana Rancic Host E's LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: THE 2018 ACADEMY AWARDS This Sunday

As the A-list stars join together to celebrate the biggest films of the year, Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic headline E!'s 'Live From The Red Carpet: The 2018 Academy Awards' to bring fans the most spontaneous and genuine interviews with film's biggest stars and nominees. E! will provide viewers with extensive multi-platform coverage from multiple vantage points around the venue as Seacrest covers the red carpet, Giuliana Rancic interviews celebrities from The Roosevelt Hotel, and other E! correspondents takeover Ripley's Believe It or Not! rooftop for a bird's eye view of all the action.
NBCUniversal Lifestyle Networks Strikes Multi-Project Deal For Bravo and Oxygen Media

Bravo Media has greenlit a two season, straight to series order for the scripted anthology series, 'Dirty John,' from Universal Cable Productions (UCP), it was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. From UCP, in association with Los Angeles Times Studios and Atlas Entertainment, and based on the articles and breakout true crime podcast 'Dirty John' from Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard, the series, which will be written and executive produced by Alexandra Cunningham, tells the story of how a romance with the charismatic John Meehan spiraled into secrets, denial, manipulation, and ultimately, survival - with horrific consequences for an entire family.
Bravo Renews Multi-Tiered Deal with Andy Cohen Through 2020

Mazel all around! Bravo Media has signed a three year multi-tiered deal with late night talk show host and Emmy award-winning producer Andy Cohen, it was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.
Maira Menounos Steps Down as Co-Anchor of E! NEWS

Maria Menounos and E! announced that she will step down as Co-Anchor of E! NEWS, a position she's held since 2015 after joining the network in 2014.
Bravo Orders First Original Scripted Event Series ALL THAT GLITTERS

Bravo Media has ordered its first scripted event series, ALL THAT GLITTERS, from Universal Cable Productions and Executive Producers Gale Anne Hurd ('The Walking Dead' and 'The Terminator' trilogy) and Judith Verno (“Masters of Sex”)
NBCU's Preschool Network Sprout Rebrands as 'Universal Kids'

NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Lifestyle Networks President Frances Berwick announced today that Sprout, its preschool network, is rebranding to become Universal Kids. Universal Kids will continue to be the premier source for preschool programming as it expands its content
Bravo Orders Second Season of Original Scripted Series IMPOSTERS

Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions (UCP) surprised the cast of the original, scripted series IMPOSTERS last night during the For Your Consideration Emmy® event, announcing that the series was picked up for season two.
Oxygen to Expand to Crime Destination Network Beginning This Summer

Oxygen Media is refocusing its programming and will expand to a crime destination network for women, it was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.
Bravo Appoints Rachel Smith to Senior Vice President of Development

Bravo Media has appointed Rachel Smith to Senior Vice President, Development, it was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Lifestyle Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, to whom she will report.
Bravo Orders Three More Seasons of Hit Series GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE

Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions announce an extraordinary three-season pick-up for their original scripted series, GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE.

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