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HBO Announces HOSTAGES Original Documentary Series

HBO Documentary Films’ Original four-part documentary series HOSTAGES, a Show of Force Production, will debut WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) with two episodes airing back-to-back, followed by the final two episodes airing back-to-back on Thursday, September 29 at the same time on HBO.

The HISTORY Channel to Air Encore Presentation of WATERGATE

“Watergate” chronicles one of the biggest criminal conspiracies in modern politics and features a roster of some of the most important media, legal and political figures from the scandal, including Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John Dean, Jill Wine-Banks, Richard Ben-Veniste, and many others.

VIDEO: Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis, and Gillian Anderson Talk THE FIRST LADY on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis, and Gillian Anderson stopped by CBS Sunday Morning today to discuss their upcoming Showtime series, The First Lady.

The 2022 HeartShare Spring Gala Honors Cynthia McFadden, Michael W. Castellano And Douglas P. Catalano

A celebration of the HeartShare Family, the event drew more than 400 HeartShare supporters, Board Members, corporate sponsors, partners, celebrities and staffers to a red-carpet affair with all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood premiere beneath HeartShare's name in lights on the Ziegfeld's iconic marquee.

Presidential Candidates to Appear on 60 MINUTES ELECTION EDITION Sunday, Oct. 25

The 2020 presidential candidates and their VPs have agreed to appear on 60 MINUTES for an election edition of the CBS newsmagazine to be broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 25 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

RATINGS: 60 MINUTES Takes a Top-Five Spot for Third Straight Week

60 MINUTES continued its run among Nielsen's top five weekly broadcasts for the third-straight week, landing at #4.

Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson Joins Nickelodeon as Vice President of News Programming

Nickelodeon has named CBS News' 60 Minutes veteran producer and Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson as Vice President of News Programming for the leading kids' network, as well as Executive Producer of the recently rebooted Nick News series.

CBS News' AMERICA DECIDES: 2020 Coverage Focuses on Critical Issues

CBS News continues to focus on critical issues in the run-up to the election by providing special coverage dedicated to voter integrity.

CBS News Will Observe Juneteenth with Special Interviews and Features

As the nation pauses to observe Juneteenth, CBS News will offer special features and interviews marking this important day in history in the United States, commemorating the anniversary of the end of slavery.

CBS News Will Observe Juneteenth With Special Interviews And Features

As the nation pauses to observe Juneteenth, CBS News will offer special features and interviews marking this important day in history in the United States, commemorating the anniversary of the end of slavery. CBS News will take a look at where the country stands today and examine this watershed moment after the death of George Floyd, as the country confronts systemic racism and policing in America.

TV News Legend Bill Small Passed Away at Age 93

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today mourns the passing of Bill Small, former CBS News Washington Bureau Chief, NBC News President, United Press International President, and Chairman of the News & Documentary Emmy® Awards from 2000 to 2010. Small died Sunday morning after a brief illness unrelated to the coronavirus. He was 93.

New Muppets to the Rescue of Child Refugees in the Middle East

Sesame Street is bringing a new gang of Muppets to the Middle East.  The creators of the legendary children's show and the International Rescue Committee have joined forces to address the needs of child refugees in the region.  Lesley Stahl traveled to Jordan to see the Arabic-language show as it was being filmed, and to meet Syrian refugee families whose young children are the focus of IRC services.  Stahl visited refugee camps, as well as families living in tents on the side of the road, to see the needs of the youngest refugees firsthand.  Stahl's report will be broadcast on the next edition of 60 MINUTES Sunday, Nov. 17 (7:30-8:30 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network. 

AMERICAN INSPIRATION �"A New, Best-Selling Author Series To Premiere In Boston's Back Bay

Today's top writers are coming to Boston for a new series of author talks called American Inspiration. The series is produced by American Ancestors, the country's oldest genealogical institution, headquartered in Boston's Back Bay. American Inspiration presents best-selling authors and their latest books exploring themes of personal identity, families and immigration, and social and cultural history. Tickets for the fall season are on sale now.

60 MINUTES Pays Tribute to its Retired Correspondent in a Special Hour

Thirty years and 500 stories later, Steve Kroft retires from 60 MINUTES comfortably knowing the show, now in its 52nd season, will go on without him.  He makes this and other observations on his remarkable career in an interview with his colleague, Lesley Stahl, in a special hour to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Sept. 8 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Designing Women Awards to Honor GAME OF THRONES, ATLANTA, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is thrilled to announce the honorees for the 20th anniversary of its Designing Women Awards, co-presented by Variety, on Tuesday, June 11th at 7 PM for the first time at the prestigious Directors Guild of America Theater. Designing Women celebrates the alchemy of design, character and story by honoring distinguished costume designers, makeup artists and hair stylists in moving image media, and is attended by designers, actors, producers, directors, writers, and fashion industry leaders. The 2019 ceremony,hosted by comedian Zainab Johnson (Last Comic Standing, Late Night with Seth Meyers), will feature costume displays from Game of Thrones and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

CBS Renews Six More Dramas and Two News Programs For 2019-2020

CBS announced today that it has renewed six more drama series and two news programs for the 2019-2020 broadcast season. SEAL TEAM, S.W.A.T., MADAM SECRETARY, BULL, HAWAII FIVE-0 and MACGYVER will return to the CBS lineup next season, along with longstanding primetime news shows 60 MINUTES and 48 HOURS. With these pickups, CBS has now renewed 18 series for next year.

Tanya Simon Named Executive Editor of 60 MINUTES

Tanya Simon was named Executive Editor of 60 MINUTES, it was announced today by Bill Owens, the newsmagazine's executive producer.

RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One

60 MINUTES landed in the # 1 slot last week, drawing 10.25 million viewers according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 24, 2019.  It was the fourth straight week – and the 13th time this season – the CBS News magazine finished among the top five programs.  It was the second time this year 60 MINUTES claimed the top spot on Nielsen's list.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

To Kill A Mockingbird officially opened last night at the Shubert Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!

Photo Flash: Inside the 2018 BLOOMBERG 50 Gala In New York City

Last night, Bloomberg Businessweek hosted a celebration of this year's Bloomberg 50, its annual list honoring 50 icons and innovators who have changed the global business landscape in measurable ways over the past year. The event took place at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York. Aasif Mandvi was the Master of Ceremonies and there was a special musical performance by Megan Hilty.

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