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MACGRUBER Ordered to Series Starring and Executive Produced by Will Forte
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 10, 2020

The highly anticipated action comedy series “MacGruber” has been picked up to series. Based on the iconic SNL parody sketch, Peacock has ordered eight half-hour episodes.

Sara Bareilles To Star in Tina Fey's New Comedy Series For Peacock
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 10, 2020

Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Emmy nominee and Broadway star Sara Bareilles is set to lead the Tina Fey and Robert Carlock produced series a?oeGirls5evaa??.

Nominations Announced For The 35th Annual Imagen Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2020

The Imagen Foundation President Helen Hernandez today announced 114 nominees in 20 categories for this year's 35th Annual Imagen Awards.

2020 Hugo Awards Announced Honoring Science Fiction - GOOD OMENS, THE EXPANSE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2020

The 2020 Hugo Award winners were announced in an online ceremony produced by CoNZealand, the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, on Saturday 1 Aug 2020 (New Zealand Standard Time).

VIDEO: Jason Sudeikis Stars in the Trailer for TED LASSO on Apple TV
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 14, 2020

Apple today released the official trailer for “Ted Lasso,” a new original comedy series from Jason Sudeikis and Bill Lawrence, that will premiere globally with the first three episodes on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 14.

Game Show WEAKEST LINK Returns To NBC With Jane Lynch As Host
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 8, 2020

NBC is bringing back hit British import and international game show phenomenon “Weakest Link,” co-produced by BBC Studios' Los Angeles production arm and Universal Television Alternative Studio. 

Netflix Renews NEVER HAVE I EVER For a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 2, 2020

Netflix has renewed the critically-acclaimed coming-of-age comedy series Never Have I Ever for a second season.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at John Legend, Brad Paisley, and More Performing During MACY'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 1, 2020

NBC's annual “Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” returns for a dazzling night of fireworks and star-studded musical performances with a two-hour live telecast starting at 8 p.m. 

UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT & ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Added to the Paley Center's 'Front Row' Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 26, 2020

The Paley Center for Media announces new selections to its Paley Front Row Presented by Citi series: Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: A Conversation with the Stars and Creators and NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist: A Conversation with the Stars and Creators. 

VIDEO: Nasty C and T.I. Perform 'They Don't' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 24, 2020

On Tuesday's episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, musical guests Nasty C and T.I. perform 'They Don't.'

Lil Rel Howery to Host NBC's Tiny New Game Show SMALL FORTUNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 23, 2020

NBC has named dynamic comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery as host of the new game show, “Small Fortune.”

30 ROCK to Return for an Upfront Special Event on NBC
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 16, 2020

Today, NBCUniversal announced the return of the iconic30 Rock to NBC for a special Upfront event.

NBC Renews MANIFEST for a Third Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 16, 2020

NBC has renewed its hit mystery thriller “Manifest” for a third season.

VIDEO: Randy Newman Performs 'Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 16, 2020

On Monday night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, musical guest Randy Newman performs 'Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man).'

Gilbert Dance Crew Wants to Unite Community on WORLD OF DANCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 3, 2020

'The Rise' is a dance crew from Gilbert, Arizona, comprised of a band of brothers who wants to spread their message of hope, through hip hop. The Rise is currently competing on the NBC dance competition series World of Dance!

HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT to Return to NBC with New Episodes
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 1, 2020

“Hollywood Game Night” returns to NBC on Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/PT with five new episodes.

First Look: Jason Sudeikis Stars in Apple's TED LASSO
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2020

Apple today unveiled a first look at 'Ted Lasso,' a new original comedy series from Jason Sudeikis and Bill Lawrence, that will premiere globally on Apple TV+, alongside a slate of acclaimed and award-winning original series and films, on Friday, August 14.

Official: Musical Version of SMASH is Being Adapted for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2020

SMASH is setting its sights on Broadway with a creative dream team and an official title of SMASH, A New Musical. The news was announced today by Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron who will serve as lead producers. They are developing a live stage adaptation inspired by the NBC series of the same name on which they all worked together.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 18: Happy Birthday, Tina Fey!
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020

On this day we celebrate the birthday of the real queen Bee of Mean Girls on Broadway, the great Tina Fey!

ATX Television Festival Announces First Wave Of Programming For Virtual Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2020

 ATX Television Festival has announced the first wave of programming for its first-ever completely virtual festival, which will take place June 5-7, 2020. Register for the festival HERE.   

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