Valerie Jarrett

Chicago Humanities Festival Announces Fall Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022

This fall, the Chicago Humanities Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in film, politics, music, literature, and activism to stages across Chicago for entertaining, inspiring, and provocative conversations addressing the theme of “PUBLIC” and how we are all re-imagining our public lives.

Peacock Acquires USE OF FORCE: THE POLICING OF BLACK AMERICA Documentary
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2022

As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but how to improve the system as a whole and heal the communities they impact. Watch the new trailer for the upcoming film now!

Three-Part Documentary OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION Debuts August 3
by TV News Desk - Jul 21, 2021

OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION is directed by Emmy® winner Peter Kunhardt (HBO’s “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight For Equality,” “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “King in the Wilderness”).

President Joe Biden & Former President Barack Obama Join Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Hudson & More in ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES Vaccination Special
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021

President Joseph R. Biden will appear during the hour to speak directly to the American public at this historic time about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine when available to beat the pandemic, protect loved ones and continue the road to recovery.

Norah O'Donnell, Gayle King Will Lead CBS News' Election Night 2020 Coverage
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 16, 2020

CBS News will deliver multiplatform election coverage on the CBS Television Network, CBSN, the 24/7 live streaming news service

Kamala Harris, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria, Hillary Clinton & More Come Together For SUPERCHARGE: WOMEN ALL IN Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2020

Today, Supermajority kicked off a national campaign, 'Supercharge: Women All In,' to mobilize women for the 2020 election.

Norah O'Donnell Will Anchor CBS News' Primetime Coverage of the Upcoming Political Debates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 25, 2020

Today CBS News announced it will provide live primetime coverage of the upcoming presidential debates and the vice presidential debate on the CBS Television Network and deliver original reporting across all broadcasts and platforms.

CBS News Announces Extensive, Multiplatform Coverage for Super Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 2, 2020

CBS News will provide extensive coverage of the Super Tuesday contests tomorrow, March 3 across all broadcasts and platforms, including three hours of original reporting and up-to-the-minute analysis in primetime on the CBS Television Network. CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 streaming news service, will provide live, comprehensive coverage all day, including the latest results as voters cast their ballots.

Mika Brzezinski To Host Inaugural Ascend Summit Featuring All-Star Lineup of Business, Government, Academia, and Non-Profit Leaders
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2019

Among CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, there are more men named John than there are women. It is a shocking fact but reflects a situation where women held only 24 of those CEO roles in 2018, a number that is 25% smaller than in 2017. Women only hold 12% of the board seats among the world's largest companies and 15% of US companies have no women at all on their boards of directors. 

The Aloud Series & The Wallis Present Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor To President Barack Obama
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles's ALOUD series and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts are set to present Valerie Jarrett in conversation with CNN political commentator Angela Rye on Sunday, April 14, at 3:00 PM, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater. This program highlights Jarrett's new memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward, and the remarkable story of Jarrett's storied career.

Valerie Jarrett, Michio Kaku, And Michael Pollan To Headline 2019 CHF Presents Spring Series
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2019

On Thursday, April 4, two days after Chicago's municipal election run-off, the 2019 CHF Presents Spring series will kickoff with one of Chicago's most powerful women, Valerie Jarrett. Jarrett will reflect on her longtime friendship with the Obama family, her time in public service from LaSalle Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, and what she plans to do next. Jarrett's event will be held at KAM Isaiah Israel Temple in Hyde Park.

THE TONIGHT SHOW Cancels Norm Macdonald's Appearance After His #MeToo Comments
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2018

The Tonight Show has cancelled Norm Macdonald's appearance on the show after the comedian made comments about the #MeToo movement that incited controversy, according to Variety. 

BWW Feature: CABARET at Majestic Repertory Theatre
by Debbie Hall - Aug 20, 2018

The turbulence of today's world can be compared to the message of the musical 'Cabaret.' The award-winning play captures the turmoil of the times from the past transporting the audience to the present. The Majestic Repertory Theatre presents the intense production through Aug. 26.

ABC to Move Forward with 'Roseanne' Spinoff Without Title Star
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2018

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that things may be underway for a potential Roseanne spinoff after the negotiations have moved to a new phase.

ABC Considers Continuing ROSEANNE Without Title Star
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2018

Hours after comedian ROSEANNE Barr apologized for posting racially charged tweets about businessman George Soros and former Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett, ABC announced the cancellation of 'Roseanne.' ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey called Barr's late-night Twitter tirade about Soros & Jarrett 'abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values.'

Roseanne Canceled by ABC Following Racist Twitter Rant by the Star
by Penny M. Landau - May 29, 2018

Hours after comedian ROSEANNE Barr apologized for posting racially charged tweets about businessman George Soros and former Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett, ABC announced the cancellation of 'Roseanne.' ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey called Barr's late-night Twitter tirade about Soros & Jarrett 'abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values.'

VIDEO: Watch The Trailer for Acidic Comedy Short MEN DON'T WHISPER on Vimeo March 14th
by Macon Prickett - Mar 6, 2018

After being emasculated at a sales conference, gay couple Reese (Charles Rogers) and Peyton (Jordan Firstman) decide the only way to regain their confidence and prove their masculinity is to sleep with some women. When they meet fellow conference attendees and pleasure seekers Beth (Bridey Elliott) and Dominique (Clare McNulty), it seems like a perfect match. Unfortunately, sealing the deal is easier said than done.

Michael Bloomberg, John Legend and Glenn Close to Join Town & Country's Fourth Annual Philanthropy Summit at Hearst Tower on May 9, 2017
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2017

Smithsonian Channel to Premiere THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2017

THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS, narrated by actor and producer Jesse Williams, premieres on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Smithsonian Channel to Present OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2017

THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS, narrated by actor and producer Jesse Williams, premieres on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.