Alejandro Sanz to Premiere New Single at 2015 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDSApril 8, 2015Alejandro Sanz, one of the world's most internationally renowned artists, will perform the worldwide television premiere of his recently released single, "Un Zombie a la Intemperie," atthe 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm®. The longest-running and most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world will be produced and broadcast live on TELEMUNDO Thursday, April 30, at 7pm/6c from BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida. Fans can follow the excitement of the star-studded event on Twitter, Instagram @LatinBillboards and Facebook.com/LatinBillboards, and join the conversation using #Billboards2015.
ABC Sets Summer 2015 ScheduleApril 8, 2015ABC announced its summer lineup, with four new series joining the schedule: “500 Questions” on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:00 p.m.; “The Whispers” on Monday, June 1 at 10:01 p.m. and “Celebrity Family Feud” on Sunday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m., followed by “BattleBots” on Sunday, June 21 at 9:00 p.m. on the ABC Television Network.
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from VERY VERY ROCK SHOW at 54 Below!April 8, 2015VERY VERY is a sexy electric reinvention of a classic comedy of rebellion, love, freedom, and redemption that turns Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT into a full-out rock concert. Stars -- including some of the original cast -- recently reunited to rock it out in VERY VERY ROCK SHOW at 54 Below. Check out a look back at the evening below!
HAND TO GOD's Steven Boyer & More Set for THEATER TALK This WeekendApril 8, 2015This week's THEATER TALK looks at the outrageous, funny and incisive new play, Robert Askin's Hand to God, which just opened to critical acclaim at Broadway's Booth Theatre, and 24/6: A Jewish Theater Company, a New York theatrical home for Sabbath-Observant Jews.
STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL is Disney XD's Most-Watched Animated Series Debut YetApril 6, 2015The premiere of the original animated series “Star vs. The Forces of Evil” is Disney XD's #1 animated series debut in the network's over 15-year history (includes Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (1.2 million) – #2 overall behind only live action original series “Lab Rats” (2/27/12) – its #2 animated series debut ever in Kids 2-11 (582,000/1.5 rating) and Kids 6-11 (435,000/1.8 rating) and #3 animated launch in Boys 6-11 (233,000/1.9 rating), ranking a solid #2 in the half hour in Kids 6-11, behind only Disney Channel.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Performance from Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDHEIM!April 6, 2015Virginia's Signature Theatre is currently staging Simply Sondheim, the world premiere special event celebrating Stephen Sondheim and Signature Theatre's special partnership over the last 25 years. With special permission from Stephen Sondheim, this completely new revue plays through April 19 at Signature Theatre and will never be seen again. Featuring a 16 piece orchestra, with new orchestrations by Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Jonathan Tunick (Broadway's Company, Follies and Sweeney Todd), this one time event will feature music from Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Assassins, Company, Sunday in the Park with George and many other Stephen Sondheim musicals. Check out a first look at the revue below!
Anthony Anderson, Jeff Gordon & Caroline Wozniacki Set for LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's Easter Egg Roll on MondayApril 3, 2015“black-ish” star ANTHONY ANDERSON, NASCAR legend JEFF GORDON and tennis superstar CAROLINE WOZNIACKI have joined the lineup of guests stopping by “LIVE with Kelly and Michael”'s special broadcast from the White House on Monday, April 6, 2015. For the first time, the full hour of the top morning talk show will originate live from the White House, during the annual Easter Egg Roll. The show also includes a sit down with First Lady of the United States MICHELLE OBAMA, as well as “Nashville” star CONNIE BRITTON.
VIDEO: First Trailer for HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic, Starring Queen LatifahApril 3, 2015Starring Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago") in the title role, BESSIE focuses on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues," one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and an enduring icon today. Check out the first trailer for the film below!
Golf Channel Academy Launches Next WeekApril 2, 2015Golf Channel Academy, a dedicated network of teaching facilities and a hands-on extension of Golf Channel's Golf Channel Academy primetime instruction programming, will begin to roll out next week with an initial 57 locations in 26 states and Canada.
TV One Scores Strongest Quarter YetApril 1, 2015TV One's viewership continues to rise in the just completed first quarter ratings period. For the quarter, TV One posted a +49% increase in P18-49 and +36% increase among P25-54, reaching 38 million viewers and resulting in the network's best quarterly performance of all time in Primetime.
NBCSN Sets Upcoming Live Elite Horse Racing CoverageApril 1, 2015NBCSN presents live elite horse racing this Saturday, April 4, at 5 p.m. ET, with coverage of the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes and Santa Anita Derby. The winner of each race receives 170 points, enough to guarantee a spot in the gate for the Kentucky Derby, May 2 on NBC.