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HBO Films to Debut BESSIE Starring Queen Latifah, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015

?HBO has confirmed the debut date for BESSIE, with the HBO Films presentation scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO.

VIDEO: Queen Latifah Talks Singing the Blues in HBO's BESSIE
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015

Queen Latifah sings the blude in her new film BESSIE. The multi-talented actress and singer, who produced and stars in the new HBO film, stopped by ABC's Good Morning America to talk about the film.

HEROES REBORN, Neil Patrick Harris Variety Show, and More Headline NBC'S 2015-16 Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 10, 2015

As it closes in on its second consecutive season-long victory in the key adult 18-49 demographic, NBC unveils a new 2015-16 primetime schedule that combines popular returning series, edge-of-your-seat new dramas, inventive new comedies and season nine of the Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.”

VIDEO: Sean Hayes & Scott Icenogle Honor Moms in LunchMoney Lewis Lip Sync!
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2015

Sean Hayes and his husband, Scott Icenogle, have shared another lip-sync video, this time in honor of Mother's Day.

NBC Orders CHICAGO MED, BLINDSPOT & HEARTBREAKER to Series
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2015

According to Deadline, NBC has ordered three pilots to series for the 2015-16 television season, becoming the first network to yet do so

Official Soundtrack for HBO's BESSIE to Be Released This June
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 28, 2015

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the digital release of Bessie (Music from the HBO Film) on Tuesday, May 12. The official soundtrack for the upcoming HBO film will also be released on CD on Tuesday, June 2.

BWW Recap: Leaving Home on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - Apr 27, 2015

My head hurts. I want to go back to Season 1. When THE GOOD WIFE universe was whole. When we had Diane and Will, and Cary and Alicia. And Kalinda. Always Kalinda, working for everyone, figuring everything out, saving days and sharing shots.

BWW Recap: Jay Goes Gay and Mitch & Gloria Are Old on MODERN FAMILY
by Matt Smith - Apr 23, 2015

Hey, y'all! Welcome back! Spring has officially sprung, and we're in the home stretch! The final batch of episodes will hopefully tie up all the season-long storylines we've come to enjoy throughout the months (Goodbye Alex; Hello Andy!). To start us off, this week's episode found Jay and Cam pairing together for a bowling tournament, Gloria and Mitch kicking up their heels for a night on the town, and Phil and Claire enduring the return of neighbors Ronnie and Amber (guest stars Steve Zahn and Andrea Anders). Here's a full run-down of what specifically went on this week: 

VIDEO: Sean Hayes & Scott Icenogle Lip Sync to Flo Rida's 'I Don't Like It'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015

Sean Hayes and his husband Scott Icenogle are at it again, this time lip synching to Flo Rida's hit 'I Don't Like It, I Love It.' Check out the video below which was posted on Hayes' official Facebook page!

VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Walken Stars in WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015

The Hollywood Reporter has shared an exclusive clip of WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN, starring Christopher Walken and Amber Heard.

HBO to Debut BESSIE, Starring Queen Latifah, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2015

?Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”) from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.

Nina Arianda to Join Meryl Streep in Stephen Frears' FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015

Tony Winner Nina Arianda will soon partner with the legendary Meryl Streep on the big screen.

Tony Winner Faith Prince Coming to Feinstein's at the Nikko, 6/19-20
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein announced today that Tony Award-winning actress, Faith Prince, will bring her acclaimed show, Have a Little Faith, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, June 19 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 20 (7 p.m.). Have a Little Faith features a 'smorgasbord' of Faith Prince: past, present and future. From her memorable Broadway triumphs to tales and songs from her early Off-Broadway gems to her latest Broadway roles, the evening sparkles with doses of Faith's quirky trademark humor as well as touching moments filled with pathos. As hostess of this musical evening, Faith Prince guarantees that the best is yet to come! Tickets for Faith Prince range in price from $40-$55 and are available by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

VIDEO: They're At It Again! Watch Sean Hayes & Scott Icenogle in 'EMPIRE' Mashup
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2015

Hayes once again turned to his Facebook page to share the couple doing a mash-up of Taraji P. Henson's Cookie Lyons from the Fox series 'Empire' and Star Wars' Han Solo', for a reimagining of a scene from the classic sci-fi film 'The Empire Strikes Back.'

VIDEO: First Trailer for HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic, Starring Queen Latifah
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2015

Starring Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago") in the title role, BESSIE focuses on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues," one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and an enduring icon today. Check out the first trailer for the film below!

VIDEO: Watch Sean Hayes & Husband Scott Icenogle Lip Sync to Jennifer Hudson's 'Trouble'!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015

In his hilarious Facebook post below, Tony nominee Sean Hayes and husband Scott Icenogle lip sync 'Trouble,' the new single from Australian rapper Iggy Azalea and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson.

STAGE TUBE: First Teaser for HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic, Starring Queen Latifah
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2015

The HBO film BESSIE is scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO. This marks a return to the network for Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah following her Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning performance in HBO Films' “Life Support.”

HBO Films to Debut BESSIE Starring Queen Latifah, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 24, 2015

?HBO has confirmed the debut date for BESSIE, with the HBO Films presentation scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO.

Oliver Platt Boards NBC's CHICAGO MED Pilot
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2015

According to Deadline, Oliver Platt is the latest actor to join the cast of NBC's upcoming CHICAGO FIRE spin-off CHICAGO MED.

VIDEO: Sean Hayes Opens CBS's LATE LATE SHOW With Rousing Musical Performance
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2015

Sean Hayes (Broadway's Promises Promises, NBC's SMASH) served as guest host on last night's THE LATE LATE SHOW on CBS. The talented actor opened the show with a rousing musical performance.

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