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BIRDMAN, ANNIE, INTO THE WOODS Among 2015 GALECA AWARD Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2015


Each year, GALECA honors its picks for the year's finest in film and television, from mainstream to gaystream, with its annual Dorian Awards. Presented each February, the Dorians are named with a nod to the great and gay wit Oscar Wilde.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Returning 2/8
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2015


Below watch a new clip from LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER. The show will return on Sunday, February 8 at 11PM EST on HBO.

VIDEO: DAILY SHOW's Jon Stewart Comments on Charlie Hebdo Tragedy
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2015


On last night's THE DAILY SHOW, host Jon Stewart shares his comments on the tragic event.

VIDEO: JOHN OLIVER Hates New Years & Offers Great Excuses to Get Out of It!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 29, 2014


Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: New Year's Eve Web Exclusive, John Oliver explains why New Year's Eve is the worst and offers some great excuses for getting out of it. Check out the video below!

Greg Hildreth to Play 'Second Fiddle' at 54Below, 2/07
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 28, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Greg Hildreth in "Second Fiddle" on Saturday, February 7th at 9:30pm.

VIDEO: Chris Rock Believes THE INTERVIEW Will Get Released: 'You Can Buy It On 125th St Right Now'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2014


Writer, director and star Chris Rock stopped by THE DAILY SHOW last night and described how challenging it was to transition from stand-up comedy to film directing in 'Top Five.'

VIDEO: JON STEWART Rips Fox News for Jay-Z 'Former Crack Dealer' Comment
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014


Jon Stewart really went after Fox News last night for Sean Hannity and Fox Nation labeling the successful artist Jay-Z as a "former crack dealer."

BWW Interview: Keith Lockhart Discusses Flaherty and Ahrens and the Holiday Pops
by Joseph F. Panarello - Dec 4, 2014


Maestro Lockhart talks about the Holiday Pops concerts and the new work Flaherty and Ahrens have written for the Pops

TONY AWARDS, NORMAL HEART Among 2015 Writers Guild Award Nominees; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2014


The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2014.

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Reacts to Eric Garner Decision: 'I Honestly Don't Know What to Say'
by - Dec 4, 2014


On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, host Jon Stewart reacted to news that there would be no idictment for the police officer who killed Eric Garner.

VIDEO: Larry Wilmore Chats New Talk Show, Ferguson & More on THE DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2014


'The Nightly Show' host and Senior Black Correspondent Larry Wilmore stopped by last night's THE DAILY SHOW to dispel the notion that the Ferguson, MO protests have nothing to do with race.

Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth and Cyndi Lauper to Team Up for Logo TV's 2014 New Now Next Awards; HEDWIG, IF/THEN, IT'S ONLY A PLAY Among Nominees
by TV News Desk - Dec 2, 2014


LOGO TV today announced that Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth is slated to perform a song from her live CD Coming Home on the Logo TV's 2014 'New Now Next' Awards premiering on LOGO TV on Sunday, December 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and MTV on December 12 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Actor and singer Darren Criss will host the event, which kicks off Art Basel from Kimpton's Surfcomber Miami, South Beach, and serves as the definitive farewell party for 2014 and predictor to who and what will dominate pop culture in the year to come. Pop icon Cyndi Lauper will narrate the New Now Next Awards, which will also feature special appearances by Nick Cannon, Tyler Glenn, 'Looking' stars Raul Castillo & Frankie Alvarez, 'Girl Code's' Nicole Byer, 'Awkward's' Molly Tarlov, as well as 'Faking It's' Katie Stevens and Michael J. Willett.

Peoples Improv Theater to Present WE LOVE TV
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2014


The Peoples Improv Theater is proud to announce the season finale of one of our banner shows, We Love TV. Created, written, and directed by co-executive producers Kaitlin Fontana (CTV's The Party, The Studio System, Cagey, Vulture.com) and Luke Ward (Barcelona '92, &Robin), We Love TV dares to do the impossible: rewrite the history of our favorite TV shows.

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Says CNN is 'Similar to the Doll Chucky'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 16, 2014


THE DAILY SHOW host Jon Stewart recently gave his opinions on CNN and what it has become. In this video, he says the network is, 'Similar to the doll Chucky...' and more.

HBO Announces Encore Broadcasts of THE CONCERT FOR VALOR
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014


HBO announces additional opportunities to see THE CONCERT FOR VALOR, the special honoring the courage and sacrifice of America's veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which was presented live on HBO on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Audra McDonald, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett & More Set for Tanglewood's 2015 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2014


The 2015 Tanglewood season, June 20-Labor Day Weekend, boasts an abundance of musical riches with concerts by the incomparable Boston Symphony and Boston Pops orchestras, the Tanglewood Music Center, and internationally acclaimed guest artists from the worlds of classical, jazz, the American Songbook, Broadway, pop rock, dance, and film, as well as performances spotlighting special anniversaries, thematic programming, and theatrical presentations.

VIDEO: John Oliver Returns to THE DAILY SHOW to Interview 'Guest' Jon Stewart
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014


On last night's THE DAILY SHOW, when host Jon Stewart feels uncomfortable pitching his own movie 'Rosewater' on the show, he uses a pot of English tea to summon the obvious candidate to step in as an alternate host.

Nick Jonas, Meghan Trainor & More Set for Logo TV's NEW NOW NEXT AWARDS, 12/7
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014


Logo TV today announced that emerging pop princess Betty Who is slated to make her television award show debut during Logo TV's 2014 "New Now Next" Awards premiering on Logo TV on Sunday, December 7 at 8 p.m.

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Breaks Into Taylor Swift Song During MTV Interview!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014


During an interview with MTV's Josh Horowitz, 'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart proved he is a secret fan of pop songstress Taylor Swift.

Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Springsteen & More Set for HBO's CONCERT FOR VALOR Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 11, 2014


HBO and Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today they will host THE CONCERT FOR VALOR (www.theconcertforvalor.com), a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and sacrifice of America's veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington

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