NY-Area Libraries Host Screenings of MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISEMarch 8, 2017In partnership with the New York Public Library, Queens Public Library and Nassau Library systems, WNET has announced that up to 20 area libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens and Nassau, will host screenings of the film American Masters - MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE.
VIDEO: Anna Faris, Marc Maron & More Chat Podcasting with Katie CouricMarch 8, 2017Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric sat down with some of the top names in podcasting – Marc Maron ('WTF with Marc Maron'), Alec Baldwin (“Here's the Thing With Alec Baldwin”), Anna Faris (“Anna Faris Is Unqualified”), and Jon Favreau (“Keepin' It 1600” and “Pod Save America”) to hear what drew them to turn on the mic and why they think people are tuning in.
Randy Jones Named Travel Channel Director of ProgrammingMarch 8, 2017Randy Jones has joined Travel Channel as director of programming. Reporting directly to Neil Regan, vice president, programming, Jones will manage the development and production of series and specials for the network.
Sam Hunt to Headline Budweiser Infieldfest Concert at 142nd Preakness StakesMarch 8, 2017The Stronach Group, owners of the legendary Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course, announced today that multi-platinum crossover artist Sam Hunt, the first male artist to have four number ones from a debut album on the Country Airplay chart and known for hits "Leave the Night On," "House Party" and "Take Your Time," will headline the 2017 Preakness Budweiser InfieldFest Concert
NBC's THIS IS US More Than Doubles in Adults 18-49 RatingsMarch 8, 2017NBC's hit drama THIS IS US leads a list of 12 primetime NBC series that are more than doubling in adults 18-49 going from “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research to “live plus 35 day” figures that combine linear results and estimated non-linear ratings.
AMC's BETTER CALL SAUL, THE PREACHER & More Head to Austin's SXSWMarch 8, 2017AMC announced today its comprehensive presence - the network's largest ever - at SXSW 2017, starting Friday, March 10th, featuring screenings, panels and innovative activations in support of new series, “The Son” and returning hit series “Better Call Saul” and “Preacher.”