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Gym owner Joseph Herrera and nurse Kyle Shaules jump in the hot seat for the million-dollar prize.

'Nashville' Star Charles Esten Reaches Million Dollar Question on 'MILLIONAIRE'!
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2013

Actor Charles Esten, who portrays Deacon Claybourne on the hit ABC series “Nashville,” will appear as a contestant on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” with new host Cedric “The Entertainer” in episodes airing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21...


Sundance Institue Announces Projects Selected for 2014 Feature Film Program
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2013

Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for its 2014 January Screenwriters Lab, an immersive, five-day (January 10-15) writers' workshop at the Sundance Resort in Utah....


'MILLIONAIRE' Host Cedric the Entertainer to Make Aces of Comedy Debut at the Mirage, 12/29-20
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013

The Mirage Hotel & Casino welcomes actor, comedian and new 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' host Cedric The Entertainer when he makes his Aces of Comedy debut December 29 - 30 at the resort. Cedric, best known for his performances in 'The Original Kings of Comedy,' 'Barbershop' and 'Madagascar' franc...


Terry Crews to Debut as New Host of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2014

Actor, author, fitness enthusiast, Old Spice pitchman and former NFL player Terry Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Expendables 3”) will make his debut as the new host of the nationally-syndicated version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”...


THE MEREDITH VIEIRA SHOW Sold to NBC-Owned TV Stations
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2013

NBCUniversal Domestic TV Distribution today announced the new daytime program THE MEREDITH VIEIRA SHOW has been sold to the NBC Owned Television Stations for its Fall 2014 debut....


VIDEO: TV Host Regis Philbin Bums a Ride in NYC!
by - June 06, 2014

When the long-time talk show host couldn't find a cab to take him over to 10th Avenue, he was more than happy to accept a lift from a TMZ camera crew. ...


Lionsgate to Bring Blockbuster Franchise THE HUNGER GAMES to Stage!
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2014

Continuing the expansion of its global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise into new businesses, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, is teaming with Dutch media company Imagine Nation and U.S. based Triangular Entertainment to bring THE HUNGER GAMES to the stage usi...


Ryan Murphy to be Honored at Critics' Choice Television Awards
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced that critically acclaimed, award-winning television and film screenwriter, director and producer Ryan Murphy will receive the Critics' Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award, established to honor an icon in the television industry, at ...


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Equals Series Highs in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2013

Based on National ratings for the week of October 28, 2013, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' with Cedric 'The Entertainer' was up across the board from the same week last year...


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Retains 100% of Year-Ago Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014

Based on National ratings for the week of September 8, 2014, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” with new host Terry Crews, equaled its highest Household rating (2.0 rating) since May and top Women 25-54 rating since early March – since w/o 5/12/14 and w/o 3/3/14....


Anthony Kearns to Perform at Tomorrow's Thankgiving Day Parade in Philly
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2013

World-renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns will be a guest performer in the star-studded 94th Annual 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA on November 28, 2013....


THE VIEW to Honor Barbara Walters Before Departure Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2014

Beginning MONDAY, MAY 12, (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) after 17 incredible seasons, 3,811 shows and 10 different female panelists, Barbara Walters says farewell to live daily television with her final co-host appearance on “The View,” the daytime program she created for ABC. Behind-the-scenes, Walter...


Longtime Disney Exec Howard Levy Announces Retirement
by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014

Longtime Disney/ABC syndication sales executive Howard Levy announced today that he will retire from the company at the end of January. Irv Schulman will assume the responsibilities as head of Syndication Sales, reporting to Geri Wang, president of ABC Sales....


THE CHEW's Michael Symon Appears on 'Millionaire' Today
by TV News Desk - May 09, 2014

Tune-in to “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” today, May 9, 2014 for some unpredictable fun and countless laughs as Michael Symon, co-host of “The Chew,” appears as a “Millionaire” contestant....


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Announces 'Cruise In & Win Week', 1/6
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2014

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” with new host Cedric “The Entertainer,” is giving one lucky home viewer the chance to escape the winter blues and set sail on a Disney Cruise Line vacation aboard the newly re-imagined Disney Magic ...


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Kicks Off 'Cruise In & Win Week' Today
by TV News Desk - January 06, 2014

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” with new host Cedric “The Entertainer,” is giving one lucky home viewer the chance to escape the winter blues and set sail on a Disney Cruise Line vacation aboard the newly re-imagined Disney Magic ...


'E Street's Everett Bradley Named Announcer for THE MEREDITH VIEIRA SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2014

Today, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution announced that band leader Everett Bradley and show announcer Jon Harris have joined 'The Meredith Vieira Show' premiering in national syndication on September 8, 2014....


BWW Blog: NYNW Theater Festival Finalist Advises 'Write What You Know'
by Caryn Robbins - September 02, 2014

When it comes to writing, there's a well-known adage that advises, 'write what you know.' Three years ago, I embraced that age-old wisdom and set out to write my first play....


Reality Star Rebecca Crews Debuts Single 'Can I Stay' Today
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2014

Rebecca Crews, known for her hit reality show on BET, 'The Family Crews,' alongside her actor/comedian husband Terry Crews (Are We There Yet?, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire), is unveiling her first single...


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Hits Another Season High
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2014

Based on National ratings for the week of January 6, 2014, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' with Cedric 'The Entertainer' was up for the 2nd straight week in Households (+4% - 2.4 rating vs. 2.3 rating) and Women 18-49 (+14% - 0.8 rating vs. 0.7 rating)....


Season to Date, MILLIONAIRE Grows by Double-Digits Among AD18-49
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2013

Based on National Household ratings for the week of October 7, 2013, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” was the biggest week-to-week gainer among all syndicated game shows...


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Grows Across the Board in Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2014

Based on National ratings for the week of September 22, 2014, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” with new host Terry Crews, grew across the board week to week:...


Cedric The Entertainer Hosts 4th Annual CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS on The CW Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 19, 2014

The CW previously announced that actor, comedian and producer Cedric 'The Entertainer' will host the live broadcast of the FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS tonight, June 19 (8:00-10:00pm ET). Tonight's broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel will mark the first time the CCTAs will be ...


BWW Reviews: HIGH SOCIETY, Birmingham Hippodrome, May 14 2013
by Jenny Antill - May 19, 2013

Vintage Hollywood graced the Birmingham Hippodrome stage last night as High Society is in town for one week only. Adapted from the 1956 film, Cole Porter's classic has been turned into a fully staged musical which continues to tour the UK until July....


MILLIONAIRE Delivers its Most-Watched Week of the Season
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2013

Based on National ratings for the week of November 25, 2013, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” with Cedric “The Entertainer” was up across the board week to week, gaining 5% in Households ....






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