BEN FALCONE News

The Groundlings Theatre and School has a full slate of online programming for next week that includes an improv show, another masterclass conceived by Ben Falcone who will be joined by Will Forte and Kristen Schaal, and a discussion between Groundling Leonard Robinson and Randall Park.

Groundlings alums and comedy power couple Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, along Academy Award winning actresses Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer, will host a special live-streamed class based on a?oeCreating Characters.a?? 

Groundlings alums and comedy icons Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, along with screenwriter Steve Mallory, will host a special live-streamed class a?oeWriting for TV/Film.a??

The Groundlings Theatre and School has announced that comedy icon and Groundings' alumnus Ben Falcone is teaming up with comic genius and spouse Melissa McCarthy, as well as Academy Award-winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash to host special live-streamed classes.

a?oeFox Presents The IHeart Living Room Concert For Americaa?? raises more than ten million dollars (and counting) for Feeding America® and First Responders Children's Foundation!

Last night's broadcast of the benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA brought viewers together to thank our first responders and medical workers on the front lines and to celebrate America's everyday heroes. The event raised money to support two charities that are doing critical work during these challenging times – Feeding America and First Responders Children's Foundation. The one-hour special was created to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic.

Last night's broadcast of the benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA brought viewers together to thank our first responders and medical workers on the front lines and to celebrate America's everyday heroes.

iHeartMedia and FOX brought the biggest names in music together for the benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the virus virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic, live on FOX; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Hosted by Elton John, the benefit special featured performances from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, Dave Grohl, H.E.R., Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Tim McGRaw and more, from their own homes.

iHeartMedia and FOX brought the biggest names in music together for the benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic, live on FOX; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Hosted by Elton John, the benefit special featured performances from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, Dave Grohl, H.E.R., Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes.

Lady Gaga will perform during the all-new benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to help fight the spread of the virus virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic.

The all-new season of 'Little Big Shots' returns with two-time Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy as host.

NBC has announced the premiere dates for LITTLE BIG SHOTS, THE WALL, and SONGLAND.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. A full list of winners is below.

Today, the Producers Guild of America announced presenters and a first-time red carpet livestream. In collaboration with YouTube Originals, the livestream event will be available exclusively on Entertainment Tonight's YouTube channel for the 2020 Producers Guild Awards being held Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. To date, the list of presenters includes: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Frances McDormand, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Taika Waititi, Kate Beckinsale, Don Johnson, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Caitriona Balfe, Zazie Beetz, Choi Woo-shik, Constance Wu, Jared Harris, Rachel Brosnahan, Eva Longoria, Billy Eichner, Nick Kroll, Zoey Deutch, Kaitlyn Dever, Yayha Abdul-Mateen II, Judith Light.

Adding to its slate of premium content from leading industry powerhouses, HBO Max has picked up Superintelligence, an original film starring beloved Oscar-nominated actress Melissa McCarthy (Spy, The Heat, Bridesmaids). Directed by Ben Falcone (Life of the Party, Tammy) and written by Steve Mallory (The Boss), the comedy is slated to premiere on HBO Max when the service launches in Spring 2020.

Emmy®Award-winning actress Melissa McCarthy will receive this year's Distinguished Artisan Award at the 6th Annual  Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) celebrating her prolific acting career and the plethora of characters she embraces. McCarthy is the first female artist to receive this award. The black-tie awards gala, honoring both make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater, returns to the NOVO in L.A. Live on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  The announcement was made today by Sue Cabral-Ebert, President of IATSE Local 706. 

E! announced today that acclaimed actor, writer, producer and director Melissa McCarthy will be the inaugural recipient of “The People's Icon of 2018” award at “The E! People's Choice Awards.” McCarthy will be honored for her work across film and television including “The Heat,” “The Boss,” “Spy,” Ghostbusters,” “Tammy,” “St. Vincent” and “Bridesmaids,” which she was nominated for a SAG and an Academy Award. On the television side, she has amassed a total of eight Emmy nominations, three of which came from her role as Molly Flynn in the critically acclaimed series “Mike and Molly” garnering one win in 2011 for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series,” and her portrayal of Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on “Saturday Night Live” earning her second Emmy win for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2017. Additionally, McCarthy is nominated for Comedy Movie Star of 2018 at this year's ceremony. “The E! People's Choice Awards” will broadcast live from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA across the cable networks of NBCUniversal, including Bravo, E!, SYFY, Universo and USA Network on Sunday, November 11 from 9:00-11:00pm ET/PT.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Richardson has been cast to play NSA agent Donahue in New Line's Superintelligence starring Melissa McCarthy. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Viacom-owned TV Land and Paramount Network have canceled the Melissa McCarthy- and Ben Falcone-produced scripted comedy after two seasons.

The award winning actress Iris Almario lights up the TV screen with her comedic role of 'Lizzie Martinez' in Melissa McCarthy's 'Nobodies' on TV Land in Season 2. Her episode #211 'Getting a Sign' in Season 2 will air on May 31st on TV Land channel. 'Nobodies' is a creation of Emmy Award winner Hugh Davidson, Larry Dorf & Rachel Ramras, and a Jax Media Production for TV Land. The popular series is about three friends: Larry, Rachel and Hugh - who are actors /comedians trying to get their script made by pulling favors from their famous friends like Melissa McCarthy, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Ben Falcone, in hopes of scoring their big break in Hollywood. Iris as 'Lizzie Martinez' definitely mixes things up a bit. One will have to tune in to see how she does that. Lizzie is Hugh's former flame. About Iris Almario: Iris is an accomplished Actress, Host, Model and Social Media Influencer. She currently resides in Los Angeles and was born in New York City of Colombian Puerto Rican descent. She recently guest starred on the Award Winning CW Series, Jane The Virgin as 'Soledad Goldberg' and the exciting CBS Series, Code Black as 'Detective Carmody.' Her extensive list of credits includes the CW Golden Globe and Emmy Award Winning TV Series: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as 'Lynne,' Emmy Nominated CBS TV Series, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service as 'Natalie Tupperman,' the Lifetime TV Movie: Murder In Mexico: The Bruce Beresford-Redman Story as 'Elena Sardo' with Colin Egglesfield, the FX Series: American Crime Story: The People Vs O.J. Simpson and CW's Hart Of Dixie. The Emmy Nominated Amazon Prime / Fox TV Series: Bosch saw Iris Recurring as 'Sgt. Luisa Perez.' She is also known for her recurring role as 'Felicia' in ABC's Emmy Award Winning Series: Switched At Birth and guest starring on the suspenseful CBS Drama Intelligence as 'Marcela Leon.' Her fans will always remember her recurring role on The Young & The Restless as 'Jessica Sinclair' and General Hospital as 'Adela.' Iris is represented by Rachel Rothman with Rothman / Andrés Entertainment and Sharon Carry at The Carry Company Talent Representatives. Follow her on Instagram at @irisalmario and Twitter at @irisalmario.