THE BACHELOR's Chris Harrison Named New Host of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIREApril 13, 2015Chris Harrison (ABC's “The Bachelor” franchise) has been named the new host of the nationally syndicated game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” The versatile Harrison will join the popular long-running franchise beginning with its 14th season in fall of 2015, it was announced today by Disney|ABC.
Telemundo & Estudios TeleMexico Sign Multi-Year Production DealApril 13, 2015TELEMUNDO and Estudios TeleMéxico announced today a multi-year agreement through which Estudios TeleMéxico will produce primetime series and novelas for TELEMUNDO in the U.S. TELEMUNDO's international division, Telemundo Internacional, will distribute the series worldwide.
PBC ON NBC Airs TomorrowApril 10, 2015Boxing hits Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 for NBC's 8:30 pm ET primetime telecast of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
TV: Watch Highlights from Lyric Opera of Chicago's Starry New Production of CAROUSEL!April 10, 2015Lyric Opera of Chicago's stunning new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel begins tonight, April 10, and continues through May 3 at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $29, and are available at lyricopera.org/carousel or at 312-827-5600. The official press opening for Carousel is tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the stunning new production below!
TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway's New Musical IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU!April 10, 2015Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly, Tony Award winner Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess and Lisa Howard head an outstanding cast in It Shoulda Been You, the hilarious and heartwarming new musical comedy that proves when it comes to wedding day insanity, everything is relative. It Shoulda Been You, which had a sold-out premiere at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse, will officially open on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action!
NBC Universo Sets Weekend Premier League CoverageApril 9, 2015Coverage of the 2014/2015 season of the Premier League continues this weekend on NBC UNIVERSO, the modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, when Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea – all currently sitting atop of the table, take on their respective opponents who are looking to play the role of spoilers. On Sat., Apr. 11, Tottenham takes on Aston Villa at 9:55 a.m. ET / 6:55 a.m. PT; followed by Burnley vs. Arsenal at 12:25 p.m. ET / 9:55 a.m. PT. Then on Sunday, Apr. 12, QPR squares-off against Chelsea beginning at 8:25 a.m. ET / 5:25 a.m. PT.
JEOPARDY! & WHEEL OF FORTUNE Renewed for Two More SeasonsApril 9, 2015WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY!, television's top two game shows each averaging more than 10 million viewers daily, have been renewed through the 2017-2018 season, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales for CBS Television Distribution.
WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING Returns to NBCSN TomorrowApril 9, 2015WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING returns to NBCSN tomorrow, Friday, April 10, live at 9 p.m. ET, highlighted by a light heavyweight bout between David Branch (15-3) and Ronny Markes(15-3). Branch, the reigning WSOF middleweight champion, moved up in weight to compete in the four-man tournament for the inaugural WSOF light heavyweight title. The winner of tomorrow's bout moves on to faceTeddy Holder, who scored a KO win over Thiago Silva, for the belt.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Performances from LOUIS & KEELY 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA at the Royal George TheatreApril 9, 2015Continuing in a tradition of storytelling and music, Hershey Felder presents the Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS & KEELY 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA. Hackford, best known for his films An Officer and a Gentleman, Against All Odds, The Devil's Advocate, and cinematic musical events such as La Bamba, Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail Rock n'Roll and his epic musical film RAY, has decided to bring his latest award winning musical stage production to Chicago, where Louis Prima and Keely Smith created sold-out musical magic in the '50s & '60s.
Fan Voting for 50TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Now OpenApril 8, 2015Fan voting is now open for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's at www.VoteACM.com, with the awards given out live on the 50TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Sunday, April 19 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, the awards will take place live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Lester Holt to Anchor NBC NIGHTLY NEWS from South Carolina TonightApril 8, 2015Lester Holt will anchor 'NBC Nightly News' from North Charleston, South Carolina tonight as the country reacts to the shooting death of an unarmed black man by a white police officer. Officer Michael Slager was arrested and charged with murder on Tuesday after cellphone video emerged showing him fatally shooting 50-year-old Walter Scott in the back.
NBC UNIVERSO's NASCAR Mexico Series Continues This WeekendApril 8, 2015NBC UNIVERSO, the modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, today announced that the second stop of the NASCAR Mexico Series is a return home to San Luis Potosí, Mexico for the Potosino 200, and will air live on NBC UNIVERSO this Sunday, April 12 beginning at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.