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THE OFFICE Moves to NBCUniversal Streaming Service in 2021

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 26, 2019

NBCUniversal announced today that it has secured the exclusive domestic streaming rights to “The Office.

VIDEO: Jason Schwartzman Performs Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire' on LIP SYNC BATTLE

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 29, 2019

Jason Schwartzman performs Billy Joel's “We Didn't Start The Fire” on Paramount Network's Lip Sync Battle.

Red Nose Day Celebrates Fifth Annual Event To End Child Poverty As Stars Turn Out To Support

by Tori Hartshorn — May 28, 2019

Yesterday marked the fifth annual Red Nose Day in the U.

Sting, Josh Groban, John Legend & Chrissy Metz Join Line Up For RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL

by Tori Hartshorn — May 20, 2019

NBC's “Red Nose Day Special” will feature the biggest names across entertainment with a packed lineup of music, comedy and short documentary films that educate and engage viewers on the cause for the fifth annual event.

Further Casting Announced for BBC's BARKING MURDERS Starring Sheridan Smith

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 12, 2019

The BBC has today announced that Rufus Jones (Stan & Ollie), Stephanie Hyam (Bodyguard), Leanne Best (Line Of Duty), Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency) and Robert Emms (Cleaning Up) are joining the cast of The Barking Murders (w/t).

Mattel And MGM Partner To Produce Live Action American Girl Film

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 18, 2019

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EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 18, 2019

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories

BWW Interview: Composer Vik Sharma Discusses His Score For FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY

by Brooke Yunis — February 16, 2019

Composer Vik Sharma spoke with us about his score for the new film Fighting With My Family and what it was like working with Blur's guitarist Graham Coxon.

THE TONIGHT SHOW Celebrates Fifth Anniversary by Highlighting Charitable and Social Causes

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 8, 2019

As a way to mark its fifth anniversary and show appreciation for its fans, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will be spreading goodwill and “paying it forward” by inviting ambassadors of important social causes and issues from Feb.

VIDEO: LIP SYNC BATTLE Sneak Peek Andy Grammer Performs PUMP UP THE JAM

by Tori Hartshorn — February 4, 2019

Check out a preview clip of Andy Grammer performing "Pump Up the Jam' on Paramount Network's Lip Sync Battle.

Season 2 Of RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION* Premieres Today

by Tori Hartshorn — January 30, 2019

RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION*, a meta comedy skewering Hollywood and police procedurals, returns for Season 2 on January 30, 2019 on YouTube Premium.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peak of Darren Criss Performing Mariah Carey's 'Heartbreaker' on LIP SYNC BATTLE

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 23, 2019

Lip Sync Battle is set to air a special Mariah Carey tribute episode featuring Darren Criss vs.

VIDEO: Watch New Sneak Peek Of LIP SYNC BATTLE With QUEER EYE Stars Jonathan Van Ness & Karamo Brown

by Tori Hartshorn — January 14, 2019

The premise for this performance of Lady Gaga's “Telephone” is that Jonathan Van Ness has been a bad boy and Karamo has to bust him out of jail.

Liesl Tommy to Direct the Aretha Franklin Biopic

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 10, 2019

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) announced today acclaimed stage director Liesl Tommy, the first black woman to earn a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play, is set to direct Respect, a feature film based on the life of music icon Aretha Franklin.