Today, in a historical first, the NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players Association, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards. Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal.
The Hall of Fame Award, which will be presented by Eddie Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend Arsenio Hall, is bestowed on an individual who is a pioneer in his or her respective field and whose influence will shape the profession for generations to come.
Mighty Carver, a unique electric knife invented by a Florida couple, was selected from over 37,000 applicants to present on Season 12 of ABC's Shark Tank.
“Shark Tank,” the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning business-themed unscripted series that celebrates entrepreneurship in America, adds two brand-new guest Sharks for its 12th season.
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Ending the 2019-2020 season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 and ranking as the summer’s No. 1 network for the second consecutive year, ABC today unveiled its fall unscripted premiere dates.
Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020 premiere schedule. The network's previously announced programming slate includes renewals for 20 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots
Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020-2021 programming slate, which includes renewals for 19 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots
MTV to premiere hilarious new season of 'Ridiculousness' with fresh episodes every Monday through Thursday at 10pm ET/PT beginning January 6th. Rob Dyrdek returns with Chanel West Coast and Steelo Brim to dissect the internet's most provocative and absurd viral videos. Special guests this season include Rock Icon and KISS Frontman Gene Simmons, 'Jersey Shore Family Vacation's' Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, 'The Challenge' legendary all-star Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, YouTube star Jake Paul, hip hop legend Juicy J, 'Wild N' Out' star B. Simone, and more. Catch new episodes every Monday through Thursday night at 10pm ET/PT beginning January 6th on MTV.
'The Year: 2019' showcases another monumental year filled with celebrity romance, star drama, politics, breakout stars and the obsessions everyone couldn't get enough of. The two-hour special, anchored by Robin Roberts airs SUNDAY, DEC. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. Robin is joined by colleagues George Stephanopoulos, David Muir, Michael Strahan, Keke Palmer, Sara Haines, Amy Robach, Lara Spencer, Juju Chang, Mary Bruce and Byron Pitts. Plus, appearances by Sunny Hostin, Abby Huntsman, Dan Abrams and ABC News Contributors Chris Christie, Yvette Simpson and Larry Hackett.
As part of its Celebrity Comedy Series, Delirious Comedy Club inside The Spare Room at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino has announced Pauly Shore will make his return to Las Vegas on Friday, November 22nd for the first time since 2018. The one-night-only engagement will feature a dual stand-up performance from Shore, 7:30 and 9:30, and feature guest sets from LA-based comedian Sandy Danto and Las Vegas' own Don Barnhart. Tickets starting at $39.99 on sale now.
“1111” – An entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is banking on his cutting-edge stem cell technology to save pets from diseases in the future. A native New Yorker, who now lives in Los Angeles, California, introduces her healthier alternative to a traditional style deli meat; while an entrepreneur from Santa Monica, California, hopes his innovative and multifunctional exercise device will become the next multimillion-dollar hit in fitness. Finally, entrepreneurs from Santa Monica, California, introduce a genius innovation in outdoor furniture on “Shark Tank,” SUNDAY, NOV. 17 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced it is now accepting applications for its Command Post program. The year-long program is designed to help military veterans and their families launch and scale business ventures. Ten applicants will be selected to participate in the program that starts this fall.
“Shark Tank,” the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show, today announced the addition of four brand-new guest Sharks, including founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, Katrina Lake; founder and CEO of KIND, Daniel Lubetzky; international tennis champion and founder of Sugarpova, Maria Sharapova; co-founder and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki. The guest Sharks, who are icons and trailblazers in their respective business fields, will appear individually alongside Sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary in various episodes during the 2019-2020 season. Rohan Oza, iconic Smartwater and Vitaminwater brand builder, and serial entrepreneur Matt Higgins, co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, also return for the show's 11th season. Produced by MGM Television and Sony Pictures Television, the unrivaled and beloved show, which has become a culturally defining series, returns SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 at 9 p.m. EDT. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.
National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise, hosted its 43rd Annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The annual event, which is NDI's largest fundraising event of the year, annually raises $1.5 million with all proceeds benefitting NDI's award-winning arts education programs.
The nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards were exclusively announced today at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) TV One's joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Alfred Liggins, Chairman and CEO of TV One. The winners will be revealed during the Two-Hour LIVE TV special airing on TV One on Saturday, March 30, 2019.