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50 Cent, Tate Donovan, SI Swimsuit Models & More Help Unveil Transformed Madison Square Garden Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2013


The Madison Square Garden Company will unveil a fully transformed Madison Square Garden Arena today, October 24 at 11:00 a.m., marking the completion of its unprecedented $1 billion, three-year, top-to-bottom project. With the Transformation of the Garden, which began in 2011 and included three offseason shutdowns in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the most storied and historic arena in the world is now also a fully state-of-art sports and entertainment venue - a powerful combination that will ensure its position as The World's Most Famous Arena for generations to come.

50 Cent, Tate Donovan, SI Swimsuit Models & More to Help Unveil Transformed Madison Square Garden, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2013


The Madison Square Garden Company will unveil a fully transformed Madison Square Garden Arena on Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m., marking the completion of its unprecedented $1 billion, three-year, top-to-bottom project. With the Transformation of the Garden, which began in 2011 and included three offseason shutdowns in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the most storied and historic arena in the world is now also a fully state-of-art sports and entertainment venue - a powerful combination that will ensure its position as The World's Most Famous Arena for generations to come.

Ellen DeGeneres, Wendy Williams & More Set for NICK NEWS Special Tonight
by TV News Desk - Oct 22, 2013


Kids and celebrities share stories about the fibs their parents told in the brand-new Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special, 'Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire: Lies Parents Tell You,' premiering tonight, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m.

Ellen DeGeneres, Wendy Williams & More Set for NICK NEWS Special
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 18, 2013


Kids and celebrities share stories about the fibs their parents told in the brand-new Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special, 'Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire: Lies Parents Tell You,' premiering Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for ROMEO AND JULIET's Broadway Opening!
by Walter McBride - Sep 20, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened last, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Check out photos below from the star-studded theatre arrivals!

THE TODAY SHOW Announces New #BornTODAY Series
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013


What does it mean to be born today? More babies are born in September than any other month, and next week, NBC's TODAY will take an in-depth look at having children in today's world. From prenatal to postnatal, TODAY will cover the new approaches, technologies, trends and realities that parents face. #BornTODAY begins Monday, September 23.

VIDEO: Watch Jason Biggs & Rainn Wilson Team Up at US OPEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2013


This year's US OPEN held a 'Battle of the Sexes' doubles match featuring actors Rainn Wilson and Jason Biggs taking on tennis greats Chris Evert and Monica Seles.

Rainn Wilson, Jason Biggs to Take on Tennis Champs at US OPEN; Al Roker to Serve as Chair Ump
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


The USTA today announced that it will hold a "Battle of the Sexes" doubles match featuring actors Rainn Wilson and Jason Biggs taking on tennis greats Chris Evert and Monica Seles.

13 NFL Players Set for Carrie Underwood's 'Waiting All Day for Sunday Night' Opening Theme
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013


Thirteen NFL players will join six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood for her performance of 'Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,' the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, Sunday Night Football on NBC.

VIDEO: TODAY Panel on Miley Cyrus:'Somebody Should Be Fired'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013


On this morning's TODAY on NBC, professional panelists Star Jones, MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' co-host Mika Bzezinski and Dr. Nancy Snyderman discussed Miley Cyrus' controversial MTV VMA's performance. Said Bzezinski, 'Somebody should be fired!' Check out the discussion below!

NBC News Launches March on Washington Social Media Celebration
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2013


NBC News is asking every American to share their dreams as the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

One Direction Fans Storm TODAY Show Plaza
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2013


One Direction has drawn an estimated 18,000 Directioners to Rockefeller Center, NYPD estimated, all packing into about two New York City blocks outside a temporarily renamed Studio 1D.

VIDEO: Heidi Klum & More 'Audition' for NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Theme
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 21, 2013


The #1 show in Prime Time, Sunday Night Football returns Sunday Sept. 8th. Before Carrie Underwood was chosen to sing the new Sunday Night Football theme song NBC held open auditions to find their new voice.

T.J. Martell Foundation to Honor Carrie Underwood at 38th Annual New York Honors Gala, 10/22
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2013


The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research has announced that six-time GRAMMY winner and Multi-Platinum selling artist, Carrie Underwood will be honored at its 38th Annual Honors Gala on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 with the 2013 Artist Achievement Award. The gala will be held at the legendary Cipriani in New York. Underwood will join other honorees which include Jennifer Breithaupt, SVP of Marketing CITI (Spirit of Music Award), Brandon Steiner, CEO of Steiner Sports (Humanitarian of the Year Award), John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises (Lifetime Music Industry Achievement Award) and Target Corporation (Spirit of Excellence Award). Celebrity performers and presenters will be announced throughout the summer.

Season 3 of Weather Channel's COAST GUARD ALASKA Premieres Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 17, 2013


The Weather Channel continues to follow the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard with the season three premiere of 'Coast Guard Alaska' tonight, July 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

Season 3 of Weather Channel's COAST GUARD ALASKA to Premiere 7/17
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 12, 2013


The Weather Channel continues to follow the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard with the season three premiere of 'Coast Guard Alaska' on Wednesday, July 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

Pedigree Wins Cannes' Silver Lion Award for ANNIE'S SEARCH FOR SANDY Doc
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2013


After more than 35,000 submissions, PEDIGREE was awarded the coveted Silver Lion in branded entertainment at the 2013 Cannes Festival for Creativity for the documentary, 'ANNIE'S Search for Sandy.' The 2013 Cannes Lions received submissions from creative agencies and advertisers representing more than 90 countries around the world. 'ANNIE'S Search for Sandy,'hosted by Al Roker, was produced by Al Roker Entertainment and ANNIE The Musical LLC and was sponsored by PEDIGREE Food for Dogs.

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips Rocks the Plaza on TODAY!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2013


'American Idol' winner Phillip Phillips turned the plaza into a sing-along when he performed his hits 'Home' and 'Gone' on this morning's TODAY show. Watch his performances below!

NBC's 'The More You Know' Launches New E-Book Series
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2013


VIDEO: GMA's Sam Champion Visits THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2013


GMA's weather anchor, Sam Champion, has delivered the forecast for over 25 years and tells WENDY WILLIAMS about his bromance with Josh Elliot and why he never wants to leave work. Then, Sam tells Wendy about his recent wedding and reveals if he and his husband want children.

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