Reelz Announces Summer 2018 Slate with New Specials, A New True Crime Series and Premiere Dates
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 23, 2018
REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three new Behind Closed Doors specials with host Natalie Morales showing viewers the incredible stories of Phil Hartman, Paul Walker and the wildly popular movie musical Grease which marks its 40th anniversary in June. Additional specials include a never-before-seen look at daring prison breaks in Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes and the two part Ted Bundy: Serial Monster about the riveting real story behind the madman who some experts estimate had more than 100 victims.
TBS Renews SEARCH PARTY & THE LAST O.G. For New Seasons
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 23, 2018
According to Variety, TBS today has renewed SEARCH PARTY and THE LAST O.G. for new seasons. SEARCH PARTY is currently in its second season on the network, and THE LAST O.G. recently premiered to high critical acclaim. Read more about it from Variety here!
REELZ Announces Summer 2018 Slate with New Programming As Part of Its Growing Commitment to Original Programming
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 23, 2018
REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three new Behind Closed Doors specials with host Natalie Morales showing viewers the incredible stories of Phil Hartman, Paul Walker and the wildly popular movie musical Grease which marks its 40th anniversary in June. Additional specials include a never-before-seen look at daring prison breaks in Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes and the two part Ted Bundy: Serial Monster about the riveting real story behind the madman who some experts estimate had more than 100 victims.
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Samantha Bee, Tracy Morgan, & More Included in the 2018 VULTURE FESTIVAL All-Star Lineup
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 16, 2018
Vulture today announced the lineup for Vulture Festival, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site to life, celebrating the best of today's television, comedy, film, podcasts, and more. The pop-culture extravaganza, taking place May 19-20 at Milk Studios in New York City, includes panels, screenings, performances, and live podcast recordings. Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor & LGBTQ Advocate Dean Trantalis to Receive First-Ever Pride Center Alan Schubert Award of Excellence at 4th Annual Diversity Honors Gala on Apri
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 14, 2018
Fort Lauderdale Mayor and LGBTQ Advocate Dean Trantalis will be the recipient of the first-ever Pride Center at Equality Park 'Alan Schubert Award of Excellence ' during the fourth annual Diversity Honors presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the Hard Rock Event Center. The globally renowned gala benefitting Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park will also recognize Dolores Huerta, preeminent leader of the Latino, Labor and Women's Civil Rights Movement, with the Harvey Milk Foundation Honors Medal plus honor Craig Stevens, WSVN-TV anchor, David Richardson, Florida State Representative serving District 113 and current primary candidate for Congress in Florida's 27th District and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay-Straight Alliance for their local efforts in making a significant impact on improving the quality of life for the LGBTQ community.
VIDEO: Tracy Morgan Shares 'Sexy as Hell' Old Headshot
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 10, 2018
When James Corden shows off an old headshot of Tracy Morgan, the group can't help but liken Tracy's look to an smooth R&B singer who has long talk-downs during songs, and Ike Barinholtz explains his family's tradition of dressing him up in an Easter bunny costume. Check out the clip below!
VIDEO: Ike Barinholtz Explains the Thirst Trap
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 10, 2018
James Corden asks Ike Barinholtz about his ability to keep up with the latest trends and lingo, and Ike explains how he relies on his cool friends to explain concepts like the thirst trap, something foreign to James and Tracy Morgan. Check out the clip below!
Tiffany Haddish to Executive Produce New HBO Comedy Series
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 6, 2018
According to Variety, Tiffany Haddish is set to executive produce a comedy series in development at HBO. The project is currently titled “Unsubscribed' described as an examination of female blackness, beauty, and identity through a behind-the-scenes look at the Instagram hustle.
THE LAST O.G. Premieres as #1 Comedy, Biggest Cable Comedy Debut Since 2015
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 5, 2018
He's back! TBS' The Last O.G. starring Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish and executive produced by Jordan Peele has claimed cable's top comedy slot with Tuesday's premiere generating 1.8M total viewers and 882K 18-49 viewers in Live + Same Day and is expected to hit a Live +7 projection of 1.252M. The series is tracking as #1 among all cable comedies this year, including premium services. This marks the biggest cable comedy premiere since 2016, the largest scripted cable comedy premiere since 2015, and the strongest TBS original debut ever. More than 6.9M total viewers (3.3M 18-49) tuned into the show over a three-night, five-telecast launch on TBS and TNT following the NCAA Final Four tournament.
VIDEO: Watch Tracy Morgan Discuss New Show THE LAST O.G. on NBC's TODAY
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 3, 2018
In the new comedy series “The Last O.G.,” Tracy Morgan plays an ex-con who returns to his neighborhood after 15 years to find it greatly changed. The actor tells TODAY's Hoda Kotb about his return to TV after being severely injured in a car crash three years ago, which he says “just brought me closer to God – I was already close to him.”
Photo Flash: GARDEN OF DREAMS Concert Comes to the Beacon Theater
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 26, 2018
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is pleased to announce Concert for Dreams, a unique two-part concert experience and the first ever benefit concert in support of the Foundation. The two-part event will include an evening fundraising concert featuring O.A.R. and special guests, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels co-founder of Run-DMC and Garden of Dreams Board member, Gavin DeGraw, Robert Randolph, Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Nate Ruess of fun., John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls and Matt Nathanson at the Beacon Theatre on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.. Tickets for the evening fundraiser on-sale now, with all net proceeds going directly to Garden of Dreams. There will also be a dedicated Garden of Dreams kids concert on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. hosted by Elvis Duran of Z100, featuring O.A.R. and all of the evening performers plus Rachel Crow and Grace Vanderwaal. Lineup is subject to change.
All Star Stand-Up Comedy Comes To Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 9, 2018
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an evening of all new All Star Stand-up Comedy on Friday, March 23 at 8 pm. This is one of many events that Bay Street Theater will be hosting as part of Hamptons Arts Network's First Annual Thaw Fest Weekend.Tickets are $30 when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased the day of the event; on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.
New CBS Comedy Pilot To Star Cedric The Entertainer
by Tori Hartshorn
- Mar 2, 2018
According to Deadline, Cedric the Entertainer is set to star and executive produce a brand new pilot for CBS. The comedy is called WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, and centers on an overtly friendly family from the midwest that moves to a tough area of Los Angeles. Read more about it from Deadline here!
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