Olly Murs Named Radio Disney's N.B.T.January 22, 2015Columbia Records' UK chart-topper Olly Murs has been named Radio Disney's 'N.B.T.' (Next Big Thing). Since 2010, the multi-platform radio, online and TV programming feature has championed young recording artists, showcasing them on their journey to contributing their unique talents and turning their dreams into near- and long-term careers.
NBC Renews FOOD FIGHTERSJanuary 21, 2015According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has renewed its summer competition series FOOD FIGHTERS for a second season.
Netflix Aiming for 20 Original Series A YearJanuary 21, 2015At NATPE today, Netflix's Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos confirmed the online streaming service will continue to branch out in years to come, according to Deadline.
LL Cool J Returning to Host 57th Annual Grammy AwardsJanuary 21, 2015Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY® Award winner LL COOL J is set to return as host of the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards® for the fourth consecutive year. Over the years, the dynamic host has presided over 10 GRAMMY shows, tributes and specials and served as a producer for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®" and "A Very GRAMMY Christmas" holiday special, both on CBS. The music industry's premier event takes place Sunday, Feb. 8 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on the CBS Television Network.
Disney's K.C. UNDERCOVER is Top Cable TV Telecast Year-to-Date in Key DemosJanuary 21, 2015Disney Channel's premiere (Sunday, January 18, 8:30-9:00 p.m.) of the spy comedy series 'K.C. Undercover' starring Zendaya, delivered 3.5-million Total Viewers and became the #1 top cable TV telecast of the year among major youth demographics: Kids 2-11 (1.7 million/4.5 rating), Kids 6-11 (1.4 million/6.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.4 million/5.9 rating). Benchmarked across all TV, it's also the year's #1 telecast among Girls 6-11.
Discovery Family Channel to Air DRAGONS: A FANTASY MADE REAL, 1/25January 21, 2015From the origins of time, our world has been fascinated with dragons - ferocious, snake-like beasts with fiery tongues and powerful wings. This mythical monster appears all over the world, from Harry Potter novels and the Chinese New Year, to collegiate mascots and role-play board games. But what if these dragons were more than just legend? Watch dragons come to life in Discovery Family Channel's DRAGONS: A FANTASY MADE REAL, a two-hour special that imagines what the world would be like if dragons did exist. Using stunning computer-generated imagery, along with true-biological science, viewers are given an exclusive look into dragons inside and out. Imagining everything from the different species of dragons, to their physical adaptations and behaviors, DRAGONS: A FANTASY MADE REAL tells the story of one of humankind's oldest legends this Sunday, January 25 at 9/8c on Discovery Family Channel.
NHL Live Analysts Hold Mock All-Star Fantasy DraftJanuary 21, 2015As part of NBCSN's comprehensive coverage of the upcoming 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend, NHL Live analysts Jeremy Roenick and Keith Jones conducted a mock All-Star fantasy draft in preparation for the 2015 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Julie Halston & Elizabeth Ashley Set for THEATER TALK This WeekendJanuary 21, 2015An all-new THEATER TALK features two actresses giving broad, touching performances in the revival of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It With You - Elizabeth Ashley (as Russian Countess Olga Katrina, reduced to serving tables) and Julie Halston (as alcoholic actress Gay Wellington) - talking about their run in the play, continuing through Feb. 22 at the Longacre Theatre, and the sheer enjoyment they have being in a classic American comedy that brings gales of laughter over the footlights. They also share tips on playing comedy and the Zen of applying stage makeup.
Reduced Shakespeare Company to Present THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (abridged) at Wyvern Theatre SWINDONJanuary 21, 2015Following a hugely successful, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in Spring 2015. Yes that's right, the bad boys of abridgement will finally tackle the subject they were born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes and Shakespeare to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin.
VH1's BLACK INK CREW Returns 1/26January 20, 2015VH1 is heading back to famed Harlem tattoo parlor Black Ink with the series premiere of 'Black Ink Crew' on Monday, January 26 at 9PM ET/PT. The gang is all back together for season three. With friendships rekindled and a chance for new beginnings, will this new found truce last?
NBCSN's 2015 All-Star Weekend Coverage Begins FridayJanuary 20, 2015The best hockey players in the world will come together this weekend, as NBCSN presents comprehensive coverage of the 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend in Columbus, Ohio, beginning on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET with the NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft. Coverage continues Saturday night at 7 p.m. ET with the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, and culminates with the 2015 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. ET.
Cara Robinson Joins Golf Channel's MORNING DRIVEJanuary 20, 2015English sports television presenter Cara Robinson has joined Golf Channel's on-air team, and will serve as a co-host for the network's signature daily news and lifestyle show, Morning Drive. A London native, Robinson will transition to Orlando, Fla., - Golf Channel's world headquarters – and is expected to start her new role in late February.