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More than 35 media outlets are graciously supporting “The Red Nose Day Special,” airing Thursday, May 24 (10-11 p.m. ET) on NBC, by generously donating media space in support of the star-studded charity event. Contributing to the effort to end child poverty in the U.S. and around the world, media partners are donating print and digital space, airtime for spots, advertising space in theaters and more.

According to Deadline, Naomi Watts and Frank Grillo are set to star in the upcoming picture ONCE UPON A TIME IN STATEN ISLAND. Bobby Cannavale is also announced to be in the cast. James DeMonaco wrote and is set to direct. The film comes from Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions. Read more about the news from Deadline here!

Netflix original comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season four premieres on Wednesday, May 30 with six episodes. The season finds the optimistic Kimmy starting a new career as HR manager of the startup Giztoob, but it's more than she bargained for when her boss tells her she has to fire someone and she unintentionally gets tangled in a #MeToo situation. Also, Jacqueline builds her talent agency empire, but for the moment has only one client (Titus). And between creating and starring in a new (fake) TV show and directing his first middle school play, Titus's own career begins to take off. All the while, Lillian continues to do whatever it takes  to "disrupt" and "burst the paradigm." 

Today, Netflix unveils the new trailer for season four of its original comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, premiering on Wednesday, May 30 with six episodes. The season finds the optimistic Kimmy starting a new career as HR manager of the startup Giztoob, but it's more than she bargained for when her boss tells her she has to fire someone and she unintentionally gets tangled in a #MeToo situation. Also, Jacqueline builds her talent agency empire, but for the moment has only one client (Titus). And between creating and starring in a new (fake) TV show and directing his first middle school play, Titus's own career begins to take off. All the while, Lillian continues to do whatever it takes  to "disrupt" and "burst the paradigm."

CBS today unveiled its 2018-2019 primetime lineup featuring three new comedies, five new dramas and the return of the critically acclaimed MURPHY BROWN. The new series will join 24 returning hits to build on the success of America's Most Watched Network.

Following a triumphant 2017-18 season with an outstanding 38% 18-49 lead and a win in entertainment programming (even when Olympics and Super Bowl are factored out), NBC unveils a new year-round lineup that adds fresh voices, top talent and superb storytellers to an already thriving roster.  The new schedule, which will add five first-year dramas and two new comedies (and one transplant) over the course of the 2018-19 season, features a robust fall lineup that paves the way for a blockbuster midseason roster anchored by powerhouse alternative franchises.

At NBC's upfront, chairman Bob Greenblatt talked about the rumored The Office reboot that fans have been buzzing about.

According to Variety, NBC has renewed The Blacklist for Season 6. The sixth season will have 22 episodes.

It was reported today that NBC's high school musical drama Rise has been canceled after only one season.

NBC's hit series “World of Dance,” which premiered as the most-watched new summer alternative series in 10 years, has been renewed for a third season.

Today, Netflix officially reveals the guest star roster for the new season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The list includes Busy Philipps, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Moynihan, and Aidy Bryant, and the return of favorites from past seasons including Jon Hamm, Amy Sedaris, Mike Carlsen, Zosia Mamet and Derek Klena. Netflix is also releasing new photos and teases storylines for the guest roles.

“The Bold Type” follows the lives of three close friends living in New York City as they navigate their career, sexuality, identity and ultimately find their own voice in a sea of intimidating leaders. “The Bold Type” stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, Sam Page, Matt Ward, Nikohl Boosheri, Stephen Conrad Moore, and Melora Hardin as Jacqueline, editor in chief of Scarlet Magazine. “The Bold Type” is executive produced by Amanda Lasher, Sarah Watson, David Bernad, Joanna Coles and Ruben Fleischer. Holly Whidden is co-executive producer. The series is produced by Universal Television and The District. Season one of the series is available to stream on the Freeform app, Freeform.com, On Demand, and Hulu.

The season finale of 'Rise' will feature a new 'Spring Awakening' song titled 'All You Desire.' The song was written specifically for the NBC series by the Broadway musical's Tony Award winners Steven Sater (Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music).

NBC has renewed its midseason comedy 'A.P. Bio' for a sophomore run, a network spokesperson confirmed this afternoon.

On last night's Tonight Show, Gabrielle Union gives a shout out to the African American studies teacher who instilled pride in her and discusses why she and husband Dwyane Wade paid for Chicago students to attend the March for Our Lives rally. Watch the clip below!

Trevor Noah turns one of Donald Trump's latest controversial comments about knife crimes in Europe into a reggae hit. He also chats with Jimmy Fallon about his favorite teachers growing up, like one who unintentionally threatened the class with AIDS, and how his foundation teamed up with Microsoft to help educate South African orphans. Watch the clips below!

Michael Shannon reveals what he thinks about the Internet shipping him as the next James Bond villain and talks about working with Michael B. Jordan on HBO's Fahrenheit 451. Check out the clip below!

Michael Shannon talks to Jimmy Fallon about why he grew a real mustache for AMC's The Little Drummer Girl series and chose to watch the Oscars from a Chicago bar. Watch the clip below!

Class will be in session in Studio 6B when “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” dedicates its entire episode to teachers everywhere on Tuesday, May 8.

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled a brand new cast recording of a song that will be featured in next week's episode of “Rise,” NBC's new drama series from the producers of “Hamilton,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” An exclusive rendition of “The Dark I Know Well” by the “Rise” cast featuring Amy Forsyth and Erin Kommor is now available at all DSPs and streaming services.