Howie Mandel News

ABC (4.106 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) pulled into the top spot among adults 18-49 thanks to its telecast of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (5.138 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) and the finale to 'The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition' (3.591 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T5).

SHOWTIME will premiere Howie Mandel's first solo comedy special in 20 years, HOWIE MANDEL PRESENTS HOWIE MANDEL AT THE HOWIE MANDEL COMEDY CLUB, on Friday, January 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. 

'NBC's New Year's Eve' will kick off 2019 with the biggest names in music as Jennifer Lopez and Bebe Rexha join the previously announced line-up that includes Diana Ross, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer, John Legend and Blake Shelton, as well as Keith Urban and Brett Young, who will perform live from Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville. 

Forget your plans to rock around the Christmas tree this Monday, because NBC has something bigger and better in mind for you to do!

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will ring in the New Year with A Toast to 2018, a star-studded New Year's Eve primetime special highlighting the year's biggest pop culture moments, videos and trends. An all-star cast of celebrities - from Michael Bublé and Ellie Kemper to Kenan Thompson and Busy Philipps - will dish on the most talked-about stories that made for an unforgettable 2018. The two-hour special airs Monday, December 31 at 8pm/7c on NBC.

NBC begins 2019 with music's biggest names in an evening that can't be missed. "NBC's New Year's Eve" will feature performances by the incredible Diana Ross, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer, John Legend and Blake Shelton. 

NBC has announced the second group of superstar acts who will compete on the all-new winter edition of TV's #1 alternative series, "America's Got Talent: The Champions," premiering Monday, Jan. 7 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT.  

Moved by the devastating wildfires that crippled the community surrounding Thousand Oaks and the senseless loss of life at the Borderline Bar and Grill, Howie Mandel and Jeff Dunham decided to give back in a BIG WAY. On Saturday, December 22nd at 8pm they are joining forces for an evening of comedy and song. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 30 at noon.

NBC celebrated the holiday season last night with 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center,' featuring performances by Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, John Legend, Ella Mai, Martina McBride, Pentatonix, Kellie Pickler, Rob Thomas, the New York City Ballet's production of 'George Balanchine's The Nutcracker,' the Radio City Rockettes and special appearances by Howie Mandel, 'Manifest' star Josh Dallas and 'New Amsterdam' star Ryan Eggold.

The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, an all-new installment of the blockbuster world-famous touring magic spectacular has just arrived at the Marquis Theatre, where it plays through Sunday, December 30, 2018. 

“America's Got Talent” season 12 winner and audience favorite Darci Lynne Farmer is celebrating the holidays Oklahoma style in her first original TV special, “Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas,” airing Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. For viewers of all ages, the special will celebrate family togetherness at the holidays.  

NBC has announced the first group of world-renowned, superstar acts who will compete on the all-new winter edition of TV's #1 alternative series, “America's Got Talent: The Champions,” premiering Monday, Jan. 7 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT.

The most wonderful time of the year kicks off with the annual lighting of New York City's famous tree on NBC's “Christmas in Rockefeller Center®” on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. The evening will include festive performances by Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, Diana Krall, John Legend, Martina McBride, Pentatonix and Kellie Pickler, with a special appearance by Howie Mandel. Additional acts to be announced. NBC's “Today” anchors Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will co-host the highly anticipated holiday special.  

NBC, the undisputed television leader for holiday programming, once again has scheduled a robust slate of specials ranging from beloved perennials (including “Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “It's a Wonderful Life,” “National Dog Show”) to telecast premieres (including “Timeless” finale, holiday edition of “America's Got Talent,” “Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas Special”) and everything in between.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces its Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, giving patrons the opportunity to enjoy great deals with up to 50% off shows! The sale begins Friday, November 23 at 10 a.m. and ends Monday, November 26 at 11:59 p.m.

Serving as the nation's preeminent talent show, NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT) will once again hit the road to search for the most talented variety acts in the country. AGT is the original modern-day talent show and has led in ratings for 13 straight years.  Having just wrapped its 13th season in September, AGT once again dominated the summer television landscape, averaging 14 million viewers per episode, and served as the nation's No. 1 entertainment show of the season in total viewers.  The show was also the No. 1 most social broadcast TV program of the summer based on Nielsen Social Content Ratings, securing more than 30 million social interactions for AGTcontestants across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Playhouse on Park opens its Season Ten Comedy Series today, October 20, at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale for the show featuring co-headliners Paul Nardizzi and Steve Van Zandt.

Looking to begin the new year with off-the-charts alternative muscle, NBC's January lineup is set to include the premiere of “The Titan Games,” the new epic physical competition series from Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia; the debut of “America's Got Talent: The Champions,” the global winter edition of the network's summer powerhouse; and the second season of the highly popular series “Ellen's Game of Games,” from superstar executive producer Ellen DeGeneres.

“I Am Richard Pryor,” a glimpse into the life of a revolutionary stand-up, will be produced for Paramount, according to Variety.

With a powerhouse voice and spitfire rap skills, Stacey Kay is fast-becoming the next big thing in pop music - and she's ready to "show you what she's got!" The YouTube sensation and America's Got Talent finalist will come home to Cambridge for a one-night-only concert event on Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge.