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ABC News Live Presents PRIDE ACROSS AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024

ABC News Live will celebrate Pride Month on Sunday, June 30, with “Pride Across America,” an unparalleled television event spanning the country, featuring five hours of live coverage from three of the nation’s biggest pride marches and parades, which draw millions of participants and spectators.

FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and more.

 Wayne Brady, Colman Domingo & J. Harrison Ghee Among Native Son's 2023 List Celebrating Black Queer Men
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023

With 2023 soon coming to a close, Native Son – the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – today unveiled its annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting a powerful collective of Black gay and queer men who made incredible impact throughout the year. Find out who made the list!

Jason Mraz Releases New Album 'Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride'
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2023

Mraz premiered a video for “Feel Good Too.” Directed by Djay Brawner (All Time Low, Lupe Fiasco, Taking Back Sunday, and Melanie Martinez), “Feel Good Too” catches Mraz freewheeling in a roller skating dream at Los Angeles’ Moonlight Rollerway and features pro skaters Darion Reyes (choreographer) and Keon Saghari. 

Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023

ABC News contributor LZ Granderson will present a one-on-one interview with comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The half-hour special, “A Conversation with Martin Lawrence,” is a wide-ranging discussion that covers the importance of Black culture in storytelling and show business, the evolution of comedy over the years, and Lawrence’s long career.

A STRANGE LOOP, Reneé Rapp & More Nominated For GLAAD Media Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023

& Juliet, Ain't No Mo, Kimberly Akimbo, A Strange Loop, Take Me Out, Better Nate Than Ever, High School Musical: the Musical: the Series, Trevor: the Musical, Reneé Rapp, Dove Cameron, Only Murders in the Building, and more were nominated for GLAAD Media Awards. Check out the complete list of nominations now!

COMPANY, THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN and More Honored at 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2022

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 16 of this year's 30 categories for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Additional categories were announced in Los Angeles on April 2.

discovery+ Announces THE BOOK OF QUEER Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2022

The series will be narrated by notable queer game changers including Dominique Jackson (“Pose”), Leslie Jordan (“American Horror Story,” “Will & Grace”), Ross Mathews (“The Drew Barrymore Show” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Alex Newell (“Glee”) and previously announced Margart Cho ('The Flight Attendant,' 'Fire Island').

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’s TikTok channel.

Liam McHugh, Alex Mendez, and Cari Champion Join NBC's THE TITAN GAMES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018

Three seasoned sports analysts join “The Titan Games,” the highly anticipated athletic competition series hosted and executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, along with fellow EP's Arthur Smith and Dany Garcia. Veteran NBC Sports host Liam McHugh and well-known esports announcer Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez will serve as commentators, while sports broadcaster Cari Champion takes on the role of field reporter.

ESPN's New Morning Show GET UP Debuts 4/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2018

Mornings on ESPN will look different this spring when its new morning show GET UP, featuring Michelle Beadle, Mike Greenberg, and Jalen Rose, premieres Monday, April 2.

ESPN's New Morning Show GET UP Debuts 4/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2018

Mornings on ESPN will look different this spring when its new morning show GET UP, featuring Michelle Beadle, Mike Greenberg, and Jalen Rose, premieres Monday, April 2.

ESPNLA 710AM to Air #MarKeyRace 40-Yard Dash Between Keyshawn Johnson & Marcellus Wiley
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2017

On Today, Aug. 26, ESPNLA 710AM will air the #MarKeyRace 40-yard dash at approximately 2 p.m. PT during the Rams Pregame show (2 - 5 p.m.). ESPNLA colleagues and former NFLers Marcellus Wiley and Keyshawn Johnson will go head-to-head at the Los Angeles Coliseum at the L.A. Rams Fan Fest

ESPNLA 710AM to Air #MarKeyRace 40-Yard Dash Between Keyshawn Johnson & Marcellus Wiley
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2017

On Saturday, Aug. 26, ESPNLA 710AM will air the #MarKeyRace 40-yard dash at approximately 2 p.m. PT during the Rams Pregame show (2 - 5 p.m.). ESPNLA colleagues and former NFLers Marcellus Wiley and Keyshawn Johnson will go head-to-head at the Los Angeles Coliseum at the L.A. Rams Fan Fest

ABC News Announces Coverage of Donald Trump Inauguration Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017

ABC News announced today special coverage of the 2017 Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, beginning Today, January 19, on ABC.

ABC News Announces Coverage of Donald Trump Inauguration Beginning Today
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2017

ABC News announced today special coverage of the 2017 Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, beginning today, January 19, on ABC.

ABC News Teams with Facebook for Live Coverage of 2016 Presidential Election
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 2, 2016

ABC News and Facebook today announced a partnership for live coverage of the 2016 Presidential Election on November 8, 2016, expanding the relationship established for the 2016 conventions and four general election debates that resulted in 28 million and 24 million video views, respectively.

ABC News Announces Coverage of First Presidential Debate Airing 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2016

ABC News will provide comprehensive coverage of the first Presidential debate held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, at Hofstra University.

ABC News Announces Coverage of First Presidential Debate Airing 9/26
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016

ABC News will provide comprehensive coverage of the first Presidential debate held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, at Hofstra University.

ABC News Teams with Facebook for Live Coverage of the 2016 General Election Debates
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2016

ABC News and Facebook today announced a partnership for live coverage of the 2016 general election debates, expanding the relationship established during the 2016 conventions that resulted in more than 28 million video views across ABC News' Facebook pages.