Nickelodeon News

For the week of December 30, 2013, fresh off the heels of its 2nd-consecutive Total Day sweep in 2013, Disney Channel kicked off 2014 with another sweep

Accomplished actress, singer-songwriter and philanthropist Jennette McCurdy graces the Winter 2014 cover of the latest issue of RUNWAY

For 2013, Disney Channel followed up on last year's first-ever Total Day sweep, ranking as TV's #1 network for the 2nd consecutive year among Kids 2-11 – the largest advertiser-targeted segment

Prepare for more #Hashtag Wars, Rapid Refresh, Live Challenges and Cringe-Worthy moments when Chris Hardwick and the pop culture/social media-focused '@midnight' return tonight, January 6 at midnight ET/PT.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture and long-form television nominations for the 25th Annual Producers Guild Awards.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture and long-form television nominations for the 25th Annual Producers Guild Awards.

This January, Nickelodeon kicks off the New Year with a special month long event -- the premiere of a brand-new spell-binding series Every Witch Way beginning tonight, Jan. 1, at 7:30p.m. (ET/PT).

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced the NY Premiere of five short plays by Richard Wentz under the collective title, Night of the Working Dead. The production runs for five performances only, opening Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:30pm, and closing Sunday, January 19th Performances will be at New Perspectives Studio, 458 West 37 Street at 10th Avenue.

Nick Cannon kicks off the New Year's Eve festivities by counting down the top music videos of the year during TeenNick Top 10: New Year's Eve Countdown, premiering Today, Dec. 31, at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) across all Nickelodeon networks

Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and Viacom Inc. (VIAB, VIA) today announced the multi-year renewal of their distribution agreement

The Recording Academy today announced key promotions for some of its longtime executives. Most recently, Bill Freimuth has been named Senior Vice President, Awards, and Gaetano Frizzi becomes Chief Human Resources Officer. Previous promotions include Branden Chapman, who was named Executive In Charge of Production & Chief Business Development Officer; Rick Engdahl, who was named Chief Information Officer; and Daryl Friedman, who was named Chief Advocacy & Industry Relations Officer. All have many years of experience and tenure at The Recording Academy within their respective departments and these titles more accurately reflect what have become their current roles within The Academy and within their respective business communities. All five will continue to report directly to Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy.

Nickelodeon has ordered a second season of superhero comedy The Thundermans, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production.

Prepare for more #Hashtag Wars, Rapid Refresh, Live Challenges and Cringe-Worthy moments when Chris Hardwick and the pop culture/social media-focused “@midnight” return on Monday, January 6 at midnight ET/PT.

Nick Cannon kicks off the New Year's Eve festivities by counting down the top music videos of the year during TeenNick Top 10: New Year's Eve Countdown, premiering Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) across all Nickelodeon networks

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are hitting the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour. Featuring Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry), Twist (Jon Beavers), and Shout (Thomas Hobson), The Fresh Beat Band will perform hits from seasons one, two, and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. Songs performed include "Here We Go, "A Friend Like You," "Bananas," and "Just Like A Rockstar" among others.

This January, Nickelodeon kicks off the New Year with a special month long event -- the premiere of a brand-new spell-binding series Every Witch Way beginning Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 7:30p.m. (ET/PT).

Kids who've become online sensations share their stories in the brand-new Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special, 'Webstars II: More Kids Who Are Online Hits,' premiering Monday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Benjamin 'Lil P-Nut' Flores Jr., star of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series, The Haunted Hathaways, is featured in the special discussing how he became a viral hip-hop sensation.

The wacky adventures continue with a second season order of Nickelodeon's CG-animated series Rabbids Invasion. The announcement was made today by Russell Hicks, President of Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon

Platinum selling comedian Bo Burnham brings his satirical musical stylings back to Comedy Central with his new album 'what.' which will be released today, December 17 by Comedy Central Records and available on iTunes, Amazon and all streaming services. The album is available for pre-order on iTunes now.

The much beloved Chicago tradition of the presentation of THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER recently returned to Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, and continues through December 29, 2013. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming musical story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. Hailed as 'A sacred part of a Chicago Christmas!' by The Chicago Tribune, the production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musicians. The production is helmed by the Jeff-award winning team of L. Walter Stearns (Director), Eugene Dizon (Musical Director) and Brenda Didier (Choreographer). Check out highlights from the production below!