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Today it was announced that RED NOSE DAY, the national fundraising campaign to end child poverty, will return to NBC with a night of special primetime programming today, May 24, 2018.

ESPN Draws Its Highest-Rated Conference Finals Game 4 in Six Years

ESPN's coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers decisive victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night became the network's second-highest rated NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 ever, according to Nielsen. The telecast drew a 5.1 metered market rating, up 11 percent from ESPN's Western Conference Finals Game 3 last year, and up two percent from the same Eastern Conference Finals matchup in 2017.

ESPN's coverage of the Boston Celtics victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday generated a 6.5 metered market rating, making it the highest-rated Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 since 2012. It was also ESPN's highest-rated Conference Finals telecast since Game 5 of the 2015 Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets series, according to Nielsen.

In honor of Mother's Day, we invited famous people Anna Faris, Ike Barinholtz, Jack McBrayer, Adam Scott, Kristen Bell, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt, Will Forte, YG, and Anthony Anderson to read real text messages from their Moms.

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ESPN and ABC's NBA Playoffs opening Saturday coverage was up 17 percent, making it the highest-rated opening Saturday in five years (since 2013), according to metered market ratings from Nielsen. The four-game slate averaged a 2.7 metered market rating and all four telecasts were up year over year from their corresponding windows.

Music lovers, look no further for your next memorable experience or exclusive artist swag - Charitybuzz's Curates: Music campaign has launched, featuring 100+ auction lots, from unmatched VIP access to exclusive meet-and-greets and coveted memorabilia. Fans, collectors and other donors can access these incredible experiences all while giving back to non-profit causes. Curates: Music is live now through March 28.

ESPN today announced that Detail, its new basketball analysis show in collaboration with five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant and his Granity Studios, is set to debut on Thursday, April 12, exclusively on ESPN+.

Zach talks about making a movie with Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin for his movie Going in Style, teaching Michael Cane what it's like to be stoned, and reveals an unbelievable story about a dinner he had with Al Pacino.

The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.

Music lovers, look no further for your next memorable experience or exclusive artist swag – Charitybuzz's Curates: Musiccampaign has launched, featuring 100+ auction lots, from unmatched VIP access to exclusive meet-and-greets and coveted memorabilia. Fans, collectors and other donors can access these incredible experiences all while giving back to non-profit causes. Curates: Music is live now through March 28.

Kobe Bryant appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, March 8. Kobe talks about what it was like winning an Oscar, how the nerves compared to a last second shot in basketball, who he was most excited to meet at the Oscars, his future in the entertainment industry, and Jimmy gives him a gift for his new Oscar statue. Watch the clip below!

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3 rd, 2018 for the 16 th annual 'Night Before' party to benefit MPTF. Funds raised during the legendary evening will be used to support MPTF in providing social services and financial assistance to the entertainment community, as well as it's renowned retirement community and innovative programs for seniors and those who care for them. The organization impacts thousands of people each year who have committed their lives to a career in entertainment. The annual event raised $5 million last night, totaling just over $80 million in the event's history.

It's Hollywood's biggest night! Who will go home with Oscar gold tonight? It's anyone's guess!

What do Jay-Z, Kobe Bryant, Archie Bunker, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ed Koch, Bart Simpson, Bruce Campbell, Bonnie and Clyde, and J-Lo have in common?  The answer: Charles Strouse (and his hit songs)!

Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined filmmaker Ava DuVernay and producer Dan Lin to launch the Evolve Entertainment Fund (EEF), a public-private partnership aimed at creating new opportunities for communities that have been historically excluded from the entertainment industry.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a partnership with Hamptons International Film Festival for a series of film screenings this winter.

NBC Sports Northwest today announced the launch of The Bridge, a new daily one-hour talk show about Pacific Northwest sports, with a dose of pop culture and lifestyle. NBC Sports Northwest's first year-round original program, The Bridge will air weeknights at 6 p.m. ET, with the exception of Trail Blazers game nights.

Showtime Networks Inc. has announced that Stephen Espinoza has been promoted to President, Sports and Event Programming, where he will continue to develop and execute the overall strategy of the group.