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Ethan Slater, Jinkx Monsoon, And More To Present At The 40th Annual Artios Awards In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The 40th Annual Artios Awards will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and White City House in London.

NBC Unveils Holiday Lineup With WICKED Special, Halle Bailey, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024

In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, NBC will once again bring families together with its beloved annual specials and a lineup of exciting new programming including the behind-the-scenes Wicked special, A Mowtown Christmas, and more.

Costume Designers Guild Awards Details Awards Date, Timeline & Location
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024

The awards date, timeline and location have been announced for the 27th CDG Awards. The CDGA ceremony, celebrating excellence in film, television, short form costume design, and costume illustration, will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Ebell of Los Angeles. Nominations will be announced on Friday, December 13, 2025.

NBC Unveils Fall Premiere Dates 2024/25 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

NBC sets Premiere Week to begin on Monday, Sept. 23, kicking off the 2024-25 season which includes a strong lineup of returning favorites as well as the debut of new medical drama “Brilliant Minds” starring Zachary Quinto and a pair of freshmen comedies – “Happy’s Place,” starring Reba McEntire, and “St. Denis Medical,” from the team behind 'Superstore' and 'American Auto.' 

Video: Astronaut Scott Kelly Reveals Trailer for Disney's BIG CITY GREENS THE MOVIE: SPACECATION
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024

ASA Astronaut Scott Kelly has shared the trailer for the Disney Original Movie “Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation,” via his Instagram account. Kelly guest stars as himself in the animated comedy from the creators of Disney Channel’s hit series “Big City Greens.”  Watch the trailer here!

Scoop: Coming Up on NAME THAT TUNE on FOX - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
by TV Scoop - Feb 1, 2024

Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski hosts, and Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson serves as band leader. Actor/Writer/Comedian Wendi McLendon-Covey, playing for Foster Nation vs. Actor/Singer/Broadway Star Vanessa Williams, playing for The Vanessa Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund and Singer/Songwriter/Actor Howie Dorough.

The Society Of Voice Arts And Sciences Announces 2023 Nominees
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences announces the nominees for the 10th annual Voice Arts Awards Gala. The awards honor the industry's best voice-over actors from around the world.

SICK GIRL Releases In Theaters and On Demand
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 21, 2023

Lionsgate's new comedy 'Sick Girl' is now available in theaters and on demand. The film stars Nina Dobrev, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Koenig, Haley Magnus, Ray Mckinnon, Dan Bakkedahl, and Wendi Mclendon-Covey.

LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Promotes Diversity & Inclusion Since 2005 Launches 2023 Film Fest Live And Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2023

The 19th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival (LAFIFF) presents a diverse lineup of films, shorts, documentaries, and music videos. The festival features industry panels and special screenings, including 'Not Another Church Movie' and 'Rebel Hearts.' Don't miss this celebration of women creators in media.

Disney Original Movie PROM PACT Makes Its Freeform Debut
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2023

From Disney Branded Television, this charming romantic comedy captures the emotional rollercoaster of high school prom season. The movie stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” “Andi Mack”), Milo Manheim (Disney’s “ZOMBIES” franchise) and newcomer Blake Draper. Don’t miss this heartwarming story of love and friendship.

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases PROM PACT Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2023

Disney Channel and Disney+ revealed  the trailer and key art for Disney Branded Television’s 'Prom Pact.' The Disney Original Movie stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee ('Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.'), Milo Manheim (Disney's 'ZOMBIES' franchise) and newcomer Blake Draper. Watch the new video trailer now!

SF SKETCHFEST Comdy Festival Announces Seven Livestream Events For 20th Anniversary Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2023

While the highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest brings over 200 shows to venues across the city, for the first time ever, SF Sketchfest will be making its special programming accessible to audiences around the world with livestream viewing available for select festival events.

VIDEO: Wendi McLendon-Covey Vists THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023

“The Goldbergs” star chats about how she became an actress, revealing the lecture she gave herself after skipping acting classes because she was too afraid. Plus, don’t miss Wendi explaining the hilarious meanings behind the latest Gen Z terms with Jennifer! Watch the video of her appearance now!

VIDEOS: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton & Lisa Ann Walter Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023

The former Cheetah Girl and “The Real” host tells Jennifer why she hasn’t been singing publicly, how her husband convinced her to participate in “The Masked Singer.” The, “Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter stops by the show to chat about the upcoming 25th anniversary of “The Parent Trap.” Watch videos from the episode now!

Photos: Inside Family Equality's LA Impact: A Night of Heroes
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, more than 400 guests gathered to celebrate Family Equality’s LA Impact: A Night of Heroes and raised more than $400,000 for Family Equality’s critical work on behalf of LGBTQ+ families. As anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric rises with 300+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across the U.S. and attacks on the rights of LGBTQ+ families increases, the funds raised are essential to continue the battle ahead.

Art Directors Guild Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 6, 2022

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) announced winners of its 26th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 13 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, during a black-tie dinner gala at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Saturday night, March 5, 2022. 

ABC Renews THE GOLDBERGS For Additional Episodes
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2022

ABC has picked up The Goldbergs up for four additional episodes. The hit comedy, which airs Wednesdays on ABC, is currently in its ninth season. One of the show's stars, Wendi McLendon-Covey shared the news on Instagram, revealing that the new episodes will bring the current season up to 22 episodes.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2022 San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2021

SF Sketchfest announces the initial lineup for the 20th Anniversary comedy festival taking place January 7-23 in venues across San Francisco.

VIDEO: Paramount+ Releases RENO 911! THE HUNT FOR QANON Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2021

The special will feature the original Emmy®-nominated “Reno 911!” cast, including Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, Carlos Alazraqui, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash, Mary Birdsong and Ian Roberts.

Project Angel Food LEAD WITH LOVE Telethon Raises Over $1.1 Million
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2021

The program opened with a surprise greeting from Ringo Starr and from that point on, donations poured in by phone, online, and text…and they're still coming in. They sent out a call for love, and Los Angeles answered with donations big and small. People calling in were not only giving $5, $10, $100, they were telling stories to volunteers about the son they lost to AIDS, or their own cancer battle, or their friend who has survived because of Project Angel Food.