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ABC Announces Season Early Pickups for DWTS, ONCE UPON A TIME & More
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2016


The ABC Television Network has issued pick-up orders for the following series for the 2016/2017 season: "America's Funniest Home Videos," "The Bachelor," "black-ish," "Dancing with the Stars," "Fresh Off the Boat," and more.

Len Cabral & Charlene Carpenzano to Receive 2016 Pell Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2016


?At the 20th annual Pell Awards, Trinity Repertory Company will honor local artists Len Cabral and Charlene Carpenzano with Rhode Island Pell Awards for Excellence in the Arts alongside previously announced honorees The Public Theater artistic director Oskar Eustis, Laurie Eustis and Elizabeth Chace. The awards ceremony and celebration will be held at Ochre Court on the Salve Regina University Campus in Newport, RI on May 23, 2016. Tickets and sponsorships are now available at www.trinityrep.com.

Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker to Lecture at MCCC
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2016


A&E award-winning documentary film maker Molly Thompson, a 1984 television production alumnus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), will discuss her career path and views on the current state of the media as part of the college's Distinguished Lecture Series on March 9.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Something Bad Happened' Episode of ABC's HTGAWM
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 26, 2016


On the next episode of ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER titled 'Something Bad Happened' - Annalise moves forward with a plan to protect the team from Philip but the risk involved may prove to be too dangerous.

Tony Winner Cicely Tyson to Return to ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2016


Cicely Tyson will reprise her role of Annalise's (Viola Davis) mother Ophelia in an upcoming episode of ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

VIDEO: Viola Davis Talks Diversity In Film & More on TODAY
by - Feb 24, 2016


Davis speaks to TODAY’s Willie Geist, Natalie Morales, and Al Roker about the her series "How To Get Away With Murder," her historic Emmy win, and what she feels are misconceptions regarding the lack of diversity in film

Idina Menzel Performs 'Let It Go' on ABC's DISNEYLAND 60 Celebration Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 21, 2016


Tony Award-winning star of stage, film, television and music Idina Menzel to perform on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60.

Photo Flash: First Look - Idina Menzel, Josh Gad & More on ABC's DISNEYLAND 60
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 12, 2016


Tony Award-winning star of stage, film, television and music Idina Menzel will perform 'Let It Go' on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60. The special airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on the ABCTelevision Network.

VIDEO: Viola Davis, LL Cool J & Malin Akerman Visit JAMES CORDEN
by - Feb 11, 2016


On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James asked guests Viola Davis and LL Cool J about the first time they met - a night dominated by Viola's dress that had her 'tatas' on display

UH to Present INTIMATE APPAREL at Quintero Theatre, 2/19-28
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2016


Esther is an African-American seamstress in early 20th century New York. Her specialty is creating lingerie for both the ladies of the night and the women of high society. While she carefully crafts sexy, romantic garments for others, she cannot "sew" the seeds of love for herself. Her loneliness is replaced by optimism when romantic letters from a mysterious stranger begin arriving. As Esther eagerly ponders the source of these notes, she might be overlooking a love that is both true and real.

Idina Menzel to Perform 'Let It Go' on ABC's DISNEYLAND 60 Celebration, 2/21
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016


Tony Award-winning star of stage, film, television and music Idina Menzel to perform on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60.

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, EMPIRE Among Winners of NAACP Image Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016


The winners of the “47th NAACP Image Awards” were announced tonightduring the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (9-11 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson.

AAFCA and OneUnited Bank to Host 2nd Annual MONEY ON MY MIND Panel
by TV News Desk - Feb 5, 2016


OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank and the esteemed African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) are proud to present the Second Annual 'MONEY ON MY MIND: The Film & TV Industry,' on Saturday, February 6, 2016, 5 p.m.-8p.m., at OneUnited Bank (3683 Crenshaw Blvd, L.A., 90016).

Pentatonix, Ne-Yo, Dick Van Dyke & More Join DISNEYLAND 60 Special
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2016


Fall Out Boy, Little Big Town, NE-YO and Pentatonix are just a handful of music's biggest superstars who'll take to the stage during THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60.

Neil Patrick Harris, Helen Mirren, Kristen Bell & More Set for ABC's THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY Special
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2016


ABC announced today that a star-studded line-up of music, film and television personalities will participate in the festivities on “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.”

VIDEO: Viola Davis at SAG Awards: 'Diversity Is Not A Trending Topic'
by Michael Dale - Feb 1, 2016


The acclaimed actor speaks out about not accepting casting limitations and on always finding ways to be excellent.

VIDEO: Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, and More Accept SAG Awards- ALL the Speeches!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 31, 2016


Below, BroadwayWorld has rounded up all the acceptance speeches from the night, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY, and many more!

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