Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski to Take Over NBC Sports' Social Media During Derby Week

To build on NBC and NBCSN's coverage of the Kentucky Derby, NBC Sports Group will present around-the-clock coverage of Derby week across all social media platforms, featuring NBC Sports Group's fashion and lifestyle experts and social media mavens Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski. Having previously served as correspondents for events ranging from THE ACADEMY AWARDS to SUPER BOWL XLIX, Weir and Lipinski brought their fashion sense to the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner this past weekend.

NBC Sports Group presents 15.5 live hours of Kentucky Derby coverage, a record for the event, beginning this Wednesday, April 29, at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and culminating with the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby on NBC, this Saturday, May 2 at 4 PM ET. Coverage begins on Saturday at Noon ET on NBCSN before moving to NBC at 4 p.m. ET.

JOHNNY & TARA, 5 DAYS OF SOCIAL TAKEOVERS: Every day of Derby week, beginning today, Weir and Lipinski will take over one of NBC Sports' social media accounts. From Facebook chats and Twitter Q&A's to an Instagram "A Day in the Life" from Churchill Downs, fans will be able to get closer to Johnny and Tara's Derby week.

• Monday: Johnny and Tara's Derby Trends Pinterest Board launched today. Click here for a link to their fashion and entertainment picks.
• Tuesday: Fans can join Johnny and Tara as they capture their experience packing for Derby week on NBC Sports' Vine account.
• Wednesday: Johnny and Tara will take over the @NBCSN Twitter handle to answer questions about Derby fashion and the scene at Churchill Downs.
• Thursday: Johnny and Tara will Periscope "A Day in the Life at Churchill Downs" from the @NBCSN twitter handle, giving fans a live stream of what's happening behind-the-scenes as they prep for Thursday's Kentucky Derby Access show at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
• Friday: Johnny and Tara will take over the NBC Sports Instagram, posting photos from the Pink Carpet at the Kentucky Oaks

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