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BET Awards 2021 Announces Official Nominations
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021

This year’s nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. 

Reigning NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers Visit First Place Brooklyn Nets April 10th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 7, 2021

Curt Gowdy Media Award-winning commentator Mike Breen will provide commentary with ESPN NBA analysts Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and reporter Rachel Nichols. The team will be on site in Brooklyn.

VIDEO: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of FAMILY GUY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 1, 2019

20 years ago today,the Griffins made their television debut on FOX! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the award-winning animated comedy “Family Guy.”

Katy Perry, Blake Shelton Participate in eBay For Charity
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 26, 2018

In celebration of tomorrow's Giving Tuesday, celebrities including Katy Perry, Kobe Bryant, Blake Shelton, Chevy Chase, Jessie James Decker, Kacey Musgraves, James Harden, the late Stan Lee and more have special experiences and signed items on eBay for Charity benefitting charities such as Save The Children, Baby2Baby, American Cancer Society, and theTony Hawk Foundation!

UNCLE DREW Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 25, 2018

UNCLE DREW Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On UNCLE DREW
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 29, 2018

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On UNCLE DREW

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of UNCLE DREW Take Over GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Macon Prickett - Jun 26, 2018

Shaquille O'Neal , Reggie Miller, Kyrie Irving, Chris Webber, Lisa Leslie and Nate Robinson appear live on 'GMA' to discuss their upcoming Film Uncle Drew. Check out the clip below and catch Uncle Drew in theaters June 29, 2018! 

VIDEO: Nick Kroll Splits His Pants, Talks Quitting Smoking, Shaq, and Michael Jordan, on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2018

Nick Kroll talks about the people you run into in youth hostels, and going to a hypnotist to help him quit smoking. He talks about basing his character in Uncle Drew on Michael Jordan and reveals what it was like working with Shaq. While talking about working on Uncle Drew with a bunch of NBA Legends, playing basketball against Kyrie Irving, and he accidentally splits his pants.

MTV's THE CHALLENGE: CHAMPS VS. STARS Welcomes Back Ten Reigning Champions to Compete Against a Star-Studded Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 30, 2018

MTV's legendary competition show 'The Challenge' returns with the premiere of an epic ten-week special event 'The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars.' Hosted by WWE Superstar and former challenge competitor, Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, 'Champs vs. Stars' will feature ten celebrities and all-star athletes along with ten highly skilled, fan-favorite champions from past 'Challenge' seasons. For the first time ever, teams will be mixed with both celebrities and 'Champs' where they will face off in weekly eliminations, until one team will prove they are the ultimate 'Challenge MVP.' Winners will compete for a chance to take a share of the $150,000 cash prize to donate to their beloved charities. 'The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars' premieres April 17, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

MTN DEW' KICKSTART Introduces Kevin Hart As The New Face Of The Brand And Launches 'Closer Than Courtside' Campaign
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 17, 2018

Mountain Dew today announced that actor, comedian and overall hardest-working-man-in-show-biz Kevin Hart will become the new face of MTN DEW KICKSTART. In this role, Kevin one of the biggest NBA fans in the country will bring one lucky DEW fan and a friend "Closer Than Courtside" at the NBA Playoffs, giving a boost in status to anyone who can show why they deserve to be his new "CourtSidekick" a term Kevin coined himself. This is the first activation of a year-long partnership between Kevin and MTN DEW KICKSTART that includes a 360-degree marketing campaign (TV, digital, social and experiential) and integration with Kevin's latest comedy tour.

NBA SUNDAY SHOWCASE On ABC Draws Impressive Ratings
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 12, 2018

NBA SUNDAY SHOWCASE On ABC Draws Impressive Ratings

Four Blockbuster NBA Games Set for ABC & ESPN Christmas Day
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2017

Dec. 25 will be a very Merry Christmas for NBA fans as ESPN and ABC will combine to televise four blockbuster games across more than 11 consecutive hours of cross-platform NBA coverage.

ESPN to Televise Five NBA Preseason Games in October
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2017

ESPN today announced it will televise five NBA preseason games this October, including back-to-back doubleheaders.

Russell Wilson Returns as Host of KIDS' CHOICE SPORTS AWARDS; Nominees Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2017

For the third year, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will return as host for the 2017 KIDS' CHOICE SPORTS AWARDS on Nickelodeon.

ESPN Sits Down with Superstar Kyrie Irving on ABC NBA COUNTDOWN SUNDAY
by BWW News Desk - Dec 25, 2016

ESPN's Rachel Nichols conducted a special sit-down interview with Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar Kyrie Irving , which will air in its entirety during the NBA Countdown pre-game show at 2 p.m. ET

NBA Finals Rematch Highlights ABC & ESPN's NBA Christmas Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2016

The tradition continues as Christmas will be home to the NBA on ABC and ESPN for the 15th consecutive season.

ESPN2 to Simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-Language Coverage of NBA Christmas Day Game
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2016

To complement ESPN Deportes' coverage of the NBA during Christmas Day and in an effort to serve a broader Hispanic audience, ESPN2 will simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-language coverage of the L.A. Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

ESPN's SPORTS CENTER to Originate Live from Site of Rio Olympic Games
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2016

For the first time in its 37-year history, ESPN's signature news and information program SportsCenter will originate full live programs from the site of an Olympic Games with five shows airing Aug. 8-12, the first full week of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Check Out Quotables from TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON 6/14 - 6/17
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 21, 2016

Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' June 14 – June 17

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson to Return as Host of Nickelodeon's KIDS' SPORTS CHOICE, 7/17
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2016

Nickelodeon today announced that Seattle Seahawks' two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson clinched his second straight title as host of Kids' Choice Sports 2016, the only show that celebrates kids and families' love of sports and top professional athletes.