Nickelodeon, TIME and TIME for Kids today announced the top 20 finalists for the first-ever Kid of the Year honor, a multiplatform initiative recognizing extraordinary young leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.
On Friday, May 15, Facebook and Instagram celebrated the Class of 2020 with a roll call, shouting out every school in all 50 states, from Alabama to Wyoming, featuring graduates and educators from around the country and sharing graduates' favorite #Graduation2020 moments from Facebook and Instagram.
Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak have joined as co-hosts for the multi-hour commencement broadcast #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020, on May 15th at 11AM PT/2PM ET.
U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman and Simone Biles are speaking out about a new proposed settlement of their sport's major sexual abuse case that would release U.S. Olympic officials and others from liability. In a TODAY exclusive, NBC's Stephanie Gosk sat down with Raisman, who calls the proposal “offensive, it shows they don't care.”
Last night The People's Choice Awards were handed out tonight on E! and were broadcast live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA and across the cable networks of NBCUniversal, including Bravo, E!, Syfy and usa network.
Today, E! announced the commencement of voting for the 2019 “E! People's Choice Awards,” celebrating all forms of entertainment, chosen entirely by the people. Starting with the fan nomination week back in August, E! engaged fans worldwide to submit their favorites in the various categories. Now it's time for them to select their choice from the eight nominees to determine the winner in each category representing movies, television, music and pop culture.
Reigning Olympic all-around gold medalist Simone Biles is favored to win her sixth all-around national title, which would tie a nearly 70-year-old record, this week at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on NBC and NBCSN. Live TV coverage of the women's U.S. Gymnastics Championships begins Friday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and concludes on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) on NBC. The U.S. Championships will also feature 2017 world all-around champion Morgan Hurd and Riley McCusker, who were both Biles' teammates on the 2018 World Championships team that won gold.
Five-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Katie Ledecky and reigning Olympic gymnastics all-around championSimone Biles headline Olympic sports programming this week across NBC Sports. Biles is set to compete on Saturday at the U.S. Gymnastics Classic, at 7 p.m. on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. Just after the conclusion of gymnastics, Ledecky is expected to open her World Championships with the 400-meter freestyle heats on Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.
BET Networks honored a powerful and show-stopping lineup of artists, entertainers, cultural icons and inspiring humanitarians across more than 18 categories at the 19th Annual 'BET AWARDS.' The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Regina Hall, aired live on BET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23, 2019.
ESPN announced the nominees for The 2019 ESPYS presented by Capital One today and fan voting has begun. Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, Simone Biles, Alexander Ovechkin, Chloe Kim, Drew Brees, Mookie Betts, and more among nominees at The 2019 ESPYS hosted by Tracy Morgan.
Super Bowl Champion and two-time Emmy-Award winner Michael Strahan (Good Morning America, Strahan and Sara, The $100,000 Pyramid, Fox NFL Sunday) is set to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2019, an event bursting with epic slimings and sheer sports 'fan'-demonium. Voting begins today for the only show celebrating kids' love of sports, their favorite athletes and the year's most unforgettable sports moments. Kids' Choice Sports 2019 will be taped on Thursday, July 11, from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., and premiere Saturday, Aug. 10, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
YouTube Original Special IF I COULD TELL YOU JUST ONE THING featuring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas launches today, March 27th, 2019, exclusively on Priyanka Chopra-Jonas' YouTube Channel. If I Could Tell You Just One Thing follows Priyanka Chopra-Jonas on her journey to meet three inspiring women from different worlds - Diane Von Furstenberg, Awkwafina and Simone Biles. These inspirational women share some of their own stories and give Priyanka one, actionable piece of advice that can help guide and inspire her, and fans around the world.
Singer, songwriter, and producer Jake Miller releases new song 'NIKES' today off his highly anticipated six-song EP entitled BASED ON A TRUE STORY.due out on March 29th via RED MUSIC. The 80s synth-infused track is backed by rich production, personal lyrics, and a hummable guitar all courtesy of Miller. 'NIKES' debuted on 10 New Music Friday playlists worldwide including the U.S. as well as Apple Music's Best of the Week playlist. It is the follow up to Miller's hit 'WAIT FOR YOU,' which is currently sitting in the Top 45 at U.S. pop radio and has clocked 5 million U.S. streams to date.
In celebration of International Women's Day, YouTube has unveiled a slate of female-focused programming including a new short film, “Brave Girl Rising,” written and performed by refugees, and a new animated series, “Sherwood” starring Anya Chalotra, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, Aneurin Barnard and guest starring Joseph Fiennes) which casts Robin Hood as a girl who uses code to right the wrongs of the world in the 23rd century. Additionally, YouTube today debuted the trailer and announced the premiere date for the highly-anticipated YouTube Original Special “If I Could Tell You Just One Thing.” Based on the best-selling book where award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra-Jonas meets three inspiring women from different worlds - Diane Von Furstenberg, Awkwafina, Simone Biles - to find out what they have learned from facing adversity, embracing their flaws, and how to find balance with traditional expectations. The special will premiere exclusively onPriyanka Chopra's YouTube Channel on March 27th.
Singer, songwriter, and producer Jake Miller's official music video for his hit single “Wait For You” is out now via RED MUSIC. The bold and eye-catching visual, which premiered live on VEVO yesterday, is directed by Edgar Esteves (Quavo, G-Eazy, and J Cole). “Wait For You” is currently sitting in the Top 45 at U.S. pop radio and is the lead single from Miller's forthcoming EP due this month. CLICK HERE to watch the official “Wait For You” music video.
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.
NBC Sports presents a new slate of podcasts this week featuring special guests and athletes, including four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, professional stunt woman and American Ninja Warrior contestant Jessie Graff, NASCAR veteran Robby Gordon, and many more.