ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election for Super Tuesday, March 3
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 21, 2020 ABC News announced today special coverage of the 2020 presidential election on Super Tuesday. “Super Tuesday: Your Voice Your Vote 2020” prime-time coverage airs on ABC from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. EST/PST. Coverage will feature ABC News' powerhouse political team including chief anchor George Stephanopo...
ABC News Live Kicks Off All-New Original Programming in 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020 ABC News Live, America's No. 1 streaming news channel, is kicking off a bold strategy for new, original programming in 2020. By year's end, ABC News Live will air 18 hours of live and original content daily across all dayparts. The streaming channel's robust schedule will include a mix of live, anch...
ABC Announces Oscars Red Carpet Coverage
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022 The special will feature special interviews with Oscars hosts and nominees, including Billie Eilish and Finneas, Penélope Cruz, Jessica Chastain and Questlove; award winner predictions; highlights of the nominees’ past performances; a look at whether special effects are the key to Oscars success and...
DRAG ME TO DINNER, THE FULL MONTY & More to Premiere as Part of Hulu's 'Pride Never Stops' Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023 Since 2019, Hulu’s “Pride Never Stops” campaign has continued to find new and unique ways to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices as part of its ongoing commitment to celebrating these artists and their stories year-round. See this year's programming!...
A STRANGE LOOP, Reneé Rapp & More Nominated For GLAAD Media Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023 & Juliet, Ain't No Mo, Kimberly Akimbo, A Strange Loop, Take Me Out, Better Nate Than Ever, High School Musical: the Musical: the Series, Trevor: the Musical, Reneé Rapp, Dove Cameron, Only Murders in the Building, and more were nominated for GLAAD Media Awards. Check out the complete list of nomina...
Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022 The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses....
FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Gre...
East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival to Return for its 77th Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 30, 2023 Join Mark Consuelos and ABC7 for the 77th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival on Sunday, Sept. 10. Watch the live coverage and enjoy the cultural entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. Don't miss the longest-running and largest Mexican heritage parade in t...
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden & Republican Response
by Michael Major - February 28, 2022 “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir will lead the network’s coverage from Washington, D.C., with ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, chief White House correspondent Cecilia Vega, chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, and more....
ABC News Sets Kamala Harris Interview With Linsey Davis
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023 ABC News announced that “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis’ exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris from Des Moines, Iowa. Harris discussed recent actions limiting abortion access, immigration, the 2024 presidential election and Florida's new education standards on Black history....
Colman Domingo and Halle Bailey Join THE COLOR PURPLE Musical Film Adaptation as 'Mister' and 'Nettie'
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - February 03, 2022 Tony-nominee Colman Domingo and Grown-ish star Halle Bailey have joined the all-star cast of the upcoming musical film adaptation of The Color Purple. ...
Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, & More Set for GLOBAL CITIZENS FESTIVAL Stream on ABC
by Michael Major - September 21, 2021 Other performances will include Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, Kylie Minogue, Adam Lambert, Steve Wonder, Demi Lovato, Chloe x Halle, and more....
VIDEO: Robin Roberts Honors Amanda Kloots With the 'Thrivership Award'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2020 This morning, “Good Morning America” and Robin Roberts gave a sneak peek of one of tonight’s “Robin Roberts Thrivership Awards” honorees, Amanda Kloots. ...
HERE LIES LOVE to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023 Here Lies Love will be performing on Good Morning America next week. The immersive Broadway musical will be appearing on both Good Morning America and GMA3 for two special performances on Thursday, September 28. Find out how to watch Here Lies Love on Good Morning America now!...
Amanda Kloots Will Be Honored with Robin Roberts Thrivership Award
by Nicole Rosky - December 09, 2020 ABC News Live will air the first-ever 'Robin Roberts Thrivership Awards,' hosted by the 'Good Morning America' anchor on Thursday, December 10 beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. BroadwayWorld has just learned that one of the honorees is Broadway veteran Amanda Kloots. ...
THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’...
Jason Mraz Releases New Album 'Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride'
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023 Mraz premiered a video for “Feel Good Too.” Directed by Djay Brawner (All Time Low, Lupe Fiasco, Taking Back Sunday, and Melanie Martinez), “Feel Good Too” catches Mraz freewheeling in a roller skating dream at Los Angeles’ Moonlight Rollerway and features pro skaters Darion Reyes (choreographer) an...
Global Citizen Announces 'VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 13, 2021 Airing and live streaming on Saturday, May 8, on ABC, ABC News Live, CBS, YouTube, iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations and the iHeartRadio App, “VAX LIVE” will start at 8:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT....
ABC News Live and National Geographic Join Forces for 'Launch America: Mission to Space Live'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020 As American astronauts launch from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly 10 years, ABC News and National Geographic will join forces to present a two-hour, global live streaming and television event covering NASA and SpaceX's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, May 27....
Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023 ABC News contributor LZ Granderson will present a one-on-one interview with comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The half-hour special, “A Conversation with Martin Lawrence,” is a wide-ranging discussion that covers the importance of Black culture in storytelling and show business, the evolution of c...
Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022 The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses....
ABC News Hosts Town Hall With President Donald Trump Sept. 15
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 27, 2020 Seven weeks before Election Day, ABC News will host a town hall with President Donald Trump and undecided voters....
Billy Porter, Mariah Carey & More Will Perform on ABC's Global Citizen Festival Broadcast
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022 Presenters will include Berla Mundi, Joselyn Dumas, Michaela Coel, Nomzamo Mbatha and Sabrina Dhowre Elba. Global Citizen Festival: NYC will feature performances by Metallica, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, MÅNESKIN, Mariah Carey, Mickey Guyton and Rosalía with Angélique Kidjo and Billy Porter, and b...
ABC News Presents Prime-Time Special to Commemorate Juneteenth
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 16, 2020 ABC News announced today it will present a prime-time special to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America, and examine its symbolism among the Black community and around the nation....
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh & Ashley Graham to Host Oscars Pre-Show
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023 This marks Hudgens’ second consecutive year hosting the official pre-show. Content creator Reece Feldman will be a backstage correspondent, and Rocsi Diaz will be the correspondent for the Academy’s member viewing party in New York. The 90-minute special will highlight Oscar nominees, performers and... |