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Carrie Ann Inaba Joins THE TALK As Julie Chen's Replacement
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 2, 2019


Carrie Ann Inaba made her official debut today on THE TALK, joining Eve, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood. Inaba replaces Julie Chen, the wife of ousted CBS CEO Les Moonves.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber at American Theatre Wing Gala!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 25, 2018


Just last night, The American Theatre Wing celebrated 101 Years of supporting strong and fearless voices in the American Theatre with a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber's unrivaled body of work amassed over five decades. Performers included Tony Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony winner and Grammy Award nominee Heather Headley, Tony winner Katrina Lenk, Tony and Grammy nominee Norm Lewis, Webber muse Sierra Boggess, two-time Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative recipient Sydney Lopes, and a mega-band that includes School of Rock alumni Evie Dolan, Ethan Khusidman, Raghav Mehrotra, and Brandon Niederauer.

Julie Chen Officially Leaves THE TALK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2018


Julie Chen is officially leaving THE TALK. Chen has stepped down as co-host of the CBS talk show after her husband, Les Moonves, was removed as the chairman and CEO of CBS after allegations of sexual assault.

ABC News' NIGHTLINE Attracts Largest Overall Audience in 5 Weeks
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2018


ABC News' “Nightline” averaged 1.175 million Total Viewers, 421,000 Adults 25-54, 328,000 Adults 18-49, during the week of Sept. 10, 2018, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” outdelivered CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (381,000 and 287,000, respectively) in Adults 25-54 (+40,000) and Adults 18-49 (+41,000).

Katrina Lenk, Heather Headley, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Perform at Gala Honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2018


The American Theatre Wing announces performers for their annual Gala honoring the iconic composer, producer, ardent philanthropist, and newly-minted EGOT recipient Andrew Lloyd Webber

TIME'S UP Sends Open Letter to CBS Board
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 11, 2018


In the wake of the Les Moonves allegations and his departure from CBS, TIME'S UP has sent the CBS open letter sent to Shari Redstone and Members of the Board of the CBS Corporation. TIME'S UP calls CBS to continue on with these changes, including suggesting them to donate the $120 million meant for Moonves. This was first published today on CBS News.

Brief 9/12: Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin Will Return to Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin will return to Broadway this season, and more!

Les Moonves' Departure From CBS Will Not Affect the Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2018


Les Moonves has departed from CBS following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Michael Paulson of The New York Times talked to CBS, who said that the Tony Awards will be unaffected by Moonves' departure.

CBS Addresses Les Moonves Exit
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2018


CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) ('CBS' or 'the Company') today announced a settlement agreement with National Amusements, Inc. ('NAI'), members of the CBS Board of Directors, and related parties. Under the terms of the settlement, which have been approved by the Boards of Directors of CBS and NAI, the parties agreed to dismiss their pending litigation in Delaware. The full Board of CBS (following the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee of the Board) has unanimously rescinded the previously announced Class A share dividend, and NAI has amended the Bylaws to undo the previous amendments that it adopted following filing of the Delaware litigation.

Neil Argo, Composer and Orchestrator for Aaron Spelling Dramas, Dies at 71
by TV News Desk - Aug 3, 2018


Neil Argo, a composer and orchestrator who worked on such shows as Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Wild America, has died at age 71, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Brief 6/15: Get a First Look at Barrington's THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY and Irish Rep's ON A CLEAR DAY...and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Get a first look at Barrington Stage's The Royal Family of Broadway as well as Irish Rep's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and more!

Dramatists Guild Criticizes Marginalization of Writers at the 2018 Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2018


Dough Wright, president of the Dramatists Guild of America, has issued an open letter to the CEO of the CBS Network, Les Moonves, criticizing the omission of categories honoring playwrights and composers from Sunday's Tony Awards telecast.

Jeezy Debuts New SongLIKE THEM Feat. Tory Lanez on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 14, 2017


Hip hop star Jeezy performs a brand new song off his new album 'Pressure' which drops December 15th and is available for pre-order at jeezyshop.com.

Santino Fontana, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Laura Osnes and More to Perform at American Theatre Wing's Centennial Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017


The American Theatre Wing has announced that Natalie Cortez, Gavin Creel, Santino Fontana, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Beth Malone, Howard McGillin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, and Taylor Trensch will perform at its annual Gala on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street).

New Live Action Sketch Comedy Show For Kids Coming from SNL's Kenan Thompson
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2017


ay announced that it has partnered with Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, Nickelodeon's All That, Kenan and Kel) to create an all new live-action sketch comedy for kids.

Winners of World Emoji Awards to be Announced on World Emoji Day
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2017


To celebrate the fourth annual World Emoji Day (@WorldEmojiDay) on Monday July 17, Emojipedia will be announcing the winners of the World Emoji Awards (#WorldEmojiAwards) live from the New York Stock Exchange.

Iain Armitage to Play 'Young Sheldon Cooper' on CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Spinoff
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2017


Everyone's favorite Broadway critic, Iain Armitage will portray the childhood version of Sheldon Cooper in CBS's upcoming BIG BANG THEORY spin off series titled SHELDON. The show will follow Sheldon as a youth growing up in Texas.

Just In: Joel McHale to Host 2017 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2016


CBS and The People's Choice Awards announced today that Joel McHale, comedian and star of CBS' THE GREAT INDOORS, will host PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2017, honoring fan favorites in movies, music, television and digital.

Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Honors Tony Winner Cicely Tyson
by Walter McBride - Sep 27, 2016


Just last night, the American Theatre Wing honored legendary Tony Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson at its annual gala at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South). Tony Award winners Cynthia Erivo and Adriane Lenox, as well as Tony Award nominees Danielle Brooks and Saycon Sengbloh performed for the special night.

Cynthia Erivo and More to Perform at American Theatre Wing's 2016 Gala Honoring Cicely Tyson
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2016


The American Theatre Wing is thrilled to announce that Tony Award winners Cynthia Erivo and Adriane Lenox, as well as Tony Award nominees Danielle Brooks and Saycon Sengbloh will perform its annual Gala on Monday, September 26, 2016 at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South).

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