Spotlight on the Arts: Celebrating 30 Years of Power Women at Gracie Mansion
On May 14, 2024, luminaries gathered at the iconic Gracie Mansion venue to honor Schneps Media's 30th Anniversary of Power Women. Gracie Mansion stood as a beacon of history and culture, its grandeur serving as the backdrop for an evening celebration. Mayor Eric Adams, Victoria Schneps, and Rosanna Scotto welcomed guests to an event that paid tribute to women's transformative impact.
Interview: Rosie O'Donnell on Moving 'Onward' With New Podcast
Rosie O'Donnell moved from standup to television, film and the Broadway stage before finding widespread success as a talk-show host. Now, she's moving 'Onward' into the podcast world! BroadwayWorld sat down with O'Donnell to discuss the new podcast, also taking a look back on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, her love of Broadway, and more.
Review: Tilles Center's CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY will have you 'Hooked on Phonics... I Mean Histrionics'
What did our critic think of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Tilles Center? Back in 2005, Comedy Central had a roast for Pamela Anderson. One of the roasters on the dais was the late, great Bea Arthur; she was there as both she and Anderson are advocates of P.E.T.A., which the roast was a fundraiser for. Instead of following the typical route of insulting Anderson and the other celebrities on the dais, Arthur decided to perform a live reading of Pamela Anderson's autobiographical novel Star Struck. Anderson's words mixed with Ms. Arthur's wry delivery and infamous glares led this to be one of the funniest sets of the evening. After seeing that performance, I literally thought 'My God, what a brilliant idea. Wouldn't it be amazing if Bea Arthur, or any celebrity, performed dramatic readings of celebrity memoirs?' Luckily, Emmy award nominee Eugene Pack capitalized on this idea with co-creator Dayle Reyfel and together they brought Celebrity Autobiography to life.
See What's Coming to REELZ in January 2021
REELZ today announced its January 2021 premieres with powerful new stories led by the return of Geraldo Rivera and original series Geraldo Rivera's Murder in the Family revealing the darkest hours in a celebrity's life losing a family member to murder.
Piano Bar Live! Continues Live-Streaming On Tuesday, June 30
Piano Bar Live! continues Tuesday, June 30th at 7:15 pm ET, following New York City's 7 O'Clock Cheer. This week's guests will be John Bronston, Kathy 'Babe' Robinson, Ruby Rims, Katie Dunne McGrath, Rick Jensen, Michael Kirk Lane, Riley Yates, Collin Yates, Scott Barbarino, Tony Javed and our weekly mystery guest.
Travel Channel Announces New Series FAMOUSLY AFRAID
Hollywood is no stranger to stories of the unexplained being played out on the big screen. But behind the scenes, some celebrities experience encounters with the unknown that are all too real. In the new Travel Channel series “Famously Afraid,” stars tell their terrifying, true tales of coming face-to-face with unexplained phenomena. From haunted houses to real UFO sightings, to demonic possessions and beyond, these stories show that even celebrities can get spooked. “Famously Afraid” premieres Tuesday, November 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, only on Travel Channel.
Luke Perry to be Remembered in LUKE PERRY: IN HIS OWN WORDS
REELZ today announced 'Luke Perry: In His Own Words' an hour long special celebrating the life and legend of the actor whose sudden passing sent shock waves through Hollywood and his fans around the world. 'Luke Perry: In His Own Words' premieres Sunday, March 17 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT and explores the career and life of the man who captivated fans in his portrayal of Dylan McKay of the hit TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. The special includes his own reflections on a life of influence, legacy, romances and personal tragedy as well as interviews with his close friends and co-stars who share the private side of the actor with a generous soul with charisma to burn.
REELZ Kicks Off Winter 2019 Slate with a Return to the 1970s with New Specials, New Series and Returning Series
REELZ today announced new original programming for winter 2019 including four new specials, three new series and three returning series. Highlighting the specials is the U.S. premiere of Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie celebrating the 40th anniversary of the movie shot guerrilla style on the streets of Brooklyn with a BeeGees soundtrack and a fledgling 23-year-old John Travolta that became a cultural phenomenon. At the heart of '70s disco fever is one of the biggest voices that shaped contemporary music in Donna Summer and the new special Donna Summer: Disco Queenshows how she became the queen of disco ushering in a new era of sound that is still heard today. Donna Summer: Disco Queen leads a week packed with '70s themed programming starting Monday, January 14 with shows about the celebrities, music and movies that defined a generation.
'Truth and Lies: The Murder of Laci Peterson' Airs Saturday on ABC
They seemed like the perfect couple. Scott and Laci Peterson were charming, dynamic and good-looking college sweethearts in love. On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2002, Laci mysteriously vanished from their home in Modesto, California. She was 27 years old and almost eight months pregnant with a son who they planned to name Conner. In a shocking twist that stunned a community experiencing loss and a riveted nation, Scott was arrested less than four months later and eventually sentenced to death in 2005 for the murders of his wife and unborn son. After Scott Peterson has spent 12 years on death row and as his legal team awaits answers to both an appeal and a legal petition alleging he was denied a fair trial, ABC presents a documentary on the murder of Laci Peterson featuring reporting and interviews. “Truth and Lies: The Murder of Laci Peterson” airs SATURDAY, JUNE 30 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 9/14/17)
A&E Network Launches a Biography Limited Original Series CULTURESHOCK
A&E Network presents a Biography(R) limited original series, 'Cultureshock.' The five-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the untold stories behind watershed moments in pop culture that have had a lasting impact on our society. Produced by Meredith's Four M Studios in association with Entertainment Weekly, each episode of 'Cultureshock' will shed light on the untold stories behind the big, unforgettable moments, helmed by an acclaimed director with the full participation of key players from each story. The series premieres on Monday, June 25 at 9pm ET/PT with 'Michael Jackson's Final Curtain Call,' a profound look at Jackson's final days timed to the anniversary of the pop icon's untimely and devastating death.
Dario D'Ambrosi Appears In TUTTI NON CI SONO/WE ARE NOT ALONE At Cherry Lane Theater
Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi, originator of the theatrical movement called Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater), will perform a single night in his breakthrough work, 'Tutti Non Ci Sono/ We are Not Alone,' May 7 at 7:00 PM at the Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce Street, as the opening event of the sixth annual In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, presented by Kairos Italy Theater and KIT Italia (https://inscenany.com/). The festival will feature a record twelve shows, brought over from Italy to NYC.
VIDEO: Bill Maher and Guests Talk Family Feuds, Mental Illness, and More
On last night's Real Time with Bill Maher, Bill and his guests Geraldo Rivera, Heather McGhee, Max Boot, Eliot Spitzer, and Louie Anderson answer viewer questions after the show. The group tackles the topics of family feuds, mental illness, learning from mistakes, and more. Watch the clip below!