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Writers on a New England Stage to Feature Pulitzer Prize Winner Jennifer Egan
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018


Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad Jennifer Egan returns to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series Tuesday, June 26, to talk about her New York Times bestseller, MANHATTAN BEACH, winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, now available in paperback.

A+E Networks Inks Overall Production and First-Look Development Deal with Elizabeth Vargas
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 19, 2018


A+E Networks is partnering with award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas (20/20, ABC News) on an overall first-look development and production deal. The announcement was made today by Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP & Head of Programming, A&E Network. The centerpiece of the agreement will make Vargas the face of the network's new nonfiction primetime journalistic banner A&E Investigates(TM). Utilizing Vargas' deep background in investigative reporting, the collection of premium nonfiction series and specials will take an unfiltered look at the often unseen stories of people and events in our society, that although relatively unknown, have a profound impact on our culture.

NBC News Premieres HOPE & FURY: MLK, THE MOVEMENT AND THE MEDIA
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 12, 2018


Today, NBC News announced the world premiere of HOPE & FURY: MLK, THE MOVEMENT AND THE MEDIA, a new documentary film that examines how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and leaders of the civil rights movement used the power of print and visual media, especially television, to awaken America to the shame and injustice of racial inequality. From executive producer and NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack, the two-hour network event will premiere on NBC on March 24th at 8:00 pm ET and on MSNBC on March 25th at 9:00 pm ET.

The Tillers To Release New Self Titled Studio LP 3/23
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 7, 2018


The Tillers To Release New Self Titled Studio LP 3/23

BILLY GRAHAM: AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY To Air March 4th on FOX
by Macon Prickett - Feb 28, 2018


The never-before-seen documentary BILLY GRAHAM: AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY will air this Sunday, March 4 (7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Serena Williams Narrates 1968, The Story Of Olympic Achievement & Cultural Legacy, Airing 2/25
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 23, 2018


Fifty years since the Olympic Games in Mexico City, NBC Olympics will bring viewers back to that tumultuous and politically-charged year with a 90-minute documentary entitled1968. Four-time Olympic gold medalist and 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams narrates the film, which makes its broadcast television debut Sunday, Feb. 25, at 4:10 p.m. ET on NBC.

NBC News Is #1 Most-Watched Broadcast Network Across The Board For Trump's First State of the Union
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 31, 2018


NBC News Is #1 Most-Watched Broadcast Network Across The Board For Trump's First State of the Union

The Tillers To Release New Self Titled Studio LP 3/23
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 22, 2018


The Tillers To Release New Self Titled Studio LP 3/23

Lester Holt & More to Anchor Coverage of Trump's First State of the Union, 1/30
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2018


NBC News broadcasts complete coverage of President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address and the Democratic Party's response on Tuesday, January 30, led by NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt.

Vice President Joe Biden Coming To Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2017


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Bill Blumenreich Presents announce 'Vice President Joe Biden: American Promise Tour' at the Walt Disney Theater, Monday, January 29, 2018 at 7 p.m. Starting at $68, tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. and include a copy of his new book, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose (on sale now, $27, Flatiron Books). VIP Meet & Greet tickets are also available. General audience tickets and VIP tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

PGA-Nominated Documentary THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE Debuts This Monday on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 1, 2017


Sometimes referred to as the country's most dangerous editor, Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee was largely credited with taking down President Richard Nixon in 1974 after the Post broke the Watergate story, exposing the largest political scandal in American history.

New Trailer for HBO's New Documentary 'The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee' Airing 12/4
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 20, 2017


HBO's New Documentary 'The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee' will air at 8pm ET on December 4.

HBO Shares Trailer for Documentary THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2017


Told primarily in his own words, THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE is an intimate portrait of this formidable man, tracing his remarkable ascent from a young Boston boy stricken with polio to the one of the most pioneering and consequential journalistic figures of the 20th century when it debuts MONDAY, DEC. 4 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

HBO Airs Intimate Documentary HE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE, 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2017


Sometimes referred to as the country's most dangerous editor, Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee was largely credited with taking down President Richard Nixon in 1974 after thePost broke the Watergate story, exposing the largest political scandal in American history.

NYPL Library Lions Gala Honors Icons Tom Brokaw, Colson Whitehead, and More
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


At Monday's Library Lions Gala, The New York Public Library (NYPL) celebrated the artists and wordsmiths comprising its 2017 class of Library Lions.

Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, and Bob Wolff to Be Honored by WFUV
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Award-winning PBS News Hour anchors Judy Woodruff and the late Gwen Ifill will receive the Charles Osgood for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism from WFUV Radio (90.7 FM/wfuv.org), the noncommercial, member-supported public media service of Fordham University for nearly 70 years.

Documentary THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE Debuts on HBO 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2017


Told primarily in his own words, THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE is an intimate portrait of this formidable man, tracing his remarkable ascent from a young Boston boy stricken with polio to the one of the most pioneering and consequential journalistic figures of the 20th century when it debuts MONDAY, DEC. 4, exclusively on HBO.

Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, and Bob Wolff to Be Honored by WFUV
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017


Award-winning PBS News Hour anchors Judy Woodruff and the late Gwen Ifill will receive the Charles Osgood for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism from WFUV Radio (90.7 FM/wfuv.org), the noncommercial, member-supported public media service of Fordham University for nearly 70 years.

Sneak Peek - Shaquille O'Neal Featured on Next OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 15, 2017


The acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS featuring an unprecedented first person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers and public figures we love, respect and admire, is in its sixth season with a new episode on today, September 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network featuring NBA champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

Sneak Peek - LL Cool J Featured in Next Episode of OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2017


The acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS featuring an unprecedented first–person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers and public figures we love, respect and admire, is in its sixth season, with a new episode on Saturday, September 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network featuring hip-hop pioneer LL Cool J.

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