Gabrielle Union News

The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1. This monthlong celebration will include an interactive exhibit focusing on comedy, spotlight BET Network's 40th anniversary, as well as family activities, education classes, and screenings featuring some of the most influential names in entertainment. Entry to the exhibit and screenings are free and open to the public.

Siblings Derek and Julianne Hough stop by the 3rd hour of TODAY to talk about their upcoming NBC holiday special, “Holidays with the Houghs.” Julianne, a former “America's Got Talent” judge, also reacts to Gabrielle Union's controversial exit from the show.

Will Smith shut down Hollywood Blvd. for the premiere of his new animated movie “Spies in Disguise,” in which he voices a Super Spy who gets turned into a pigeon.

Entering into its 15th season as the most watched entertainment show of the summer, NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT) will once again begin scouring the country in search of the most talented variety acts the nation has to offer. 

HBO Max strengthens its drama team with a talented group of seasoned players. The senior executives tapped to lead original scripted drama for HBO Max were announced today by Joey Chavez, Executive Vice President, Original Drama, HBO Max. Joining the drama team are Roberto Alcantara, Vice President, Drama; Chika Chukudebelu, Vice President, Drama; and Mark Tuohy, Vice President, Drama. All executives report to Chavez who oversees creative development. With an accomplished collective of skills in scripted, the group will create a rich slate of original dramas for WarnerMedia's direct-to-consumer offering scheduled to launch in spring of 2020.

The votes are in and America has chosen Kodi Lee as the winner of “America's Got Talent” season 14. Lee wins the show's $1 million grand prize and will headline “America's Got Talent Live” at the Paris Theater at Paris Las Vegas Nov. 7-10.

Julia Franz has been named Senior Vice President, Comedy, and Daniel Weidenfeld has been named Senior Vice President, Animation, for FOX Entertainment, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, FOX Entertainment.

Season One of the Spectrum Originals hit drama L.A.'s FINEST has locked up over 3 million viewers to date.  During the week of its release (May 13, 2019 week of broadcast finales), the Sony Pictures Television-produced series debuted as a top-rated TV drama, becoming the #1 drama among broadcast series and #2 drama overall second only to “Game of Thrones” in Spectrum homes, beating all broadcast and SVOD dramas. The unstoppable series continues to add viewership through its 16th week (per Nielsen live+35 ratings, LAF 35 day reach, May-September 2019).     

Variety reports that Gabrielle Union will executive produce a one-hour dramedy at Spectrum, alongside Sony Pictures Television.

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive clip from Michael Luwoye's guest starring role on Disney Junior's 'The Lion Guard.' He voices the role of Askari, the original leader of the Lion Guard, who appears as a 'lion spirit' in the sky to offer Kion advice.

Emanne Beasha received the renown Golden Buzzer for her first performance on America's Got Talent and this next performance only proves why. On August 27, Beasha performed a beautiful rendition of 'Ebben,' leaving the audience and judges stunned.