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NBC News Bests All Other Networks in Inauguration Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2013


NBC News, America's leading news organization, was the most-watched broadcast or cable television network for coverage of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

Rachel Maddow & Chris Matthews to Host MSNBC's Inauguration Day Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2013


MSNBC will present continuing coverage of The Second Inauguration of Barack Obama from Sunday, January 20 through Tuesday, January 22.

NBC NEWS to Air Presidential Inauguration Special Programming
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2013


NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth coverage of the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama across all broadcast and digital platforms as the network's top anchors and correspondents report from throughout the nation's capital.

NBC Announces Extended Coverage Following Today's Shooting in Connecticut
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 14, 2012


NBC News will provide comprehensive special coverage of the tragic shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday morning. Below are programming details. All updates will be released throughout the day as they become available.

Audra McDonald Performs at AMNH's Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012


More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 today, November 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of Natural History. Aptly named "Turning Lupus Research Upside Down," this year's black tie gala, hosted by Willie Geist, NBC-TV talk show host, is expected to raise over $2 million to support the most innovative research. In keeping with the stature of the event, guests will be treated to a performance by Audra McDonald, 2012 Tony Award winner named Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Gershwin's classic Porgy and Bess.

Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS' Opening Night Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Nov 16, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened last night, Thursday, November 15. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the opening night arrivals below!

Audra McDonald to Perform at AMNH's Life Without Lupus Gala 2012, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012


More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 on Monday, November 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of Natural History. Aptly named "Turning Lupus Research Upside Down," this year's black tie gala, hosted by Willie Geist, NBC-TV talk show host, is expected to raise over $2 million to support the most innovative research. In keeping with the stature of the event, guests will be treated to a performance by Audra McDonald, 2012 Tony Award winner named Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Gershwin's classic Porgy and Bess.

Willie Geist to Replace Savannah Guthrie for 9:00 Hour of NBC's TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2012


NBC News announced this morning that Willie Geist will be the new host of the 9 a.m. hour of the TODAY show, where he joins Al Roker and Natalie Morales. Geist will replace Savannah Guthrie for that hour.

Discovery Channel Survivor Story Special THE 9/11 SURFER Airs Today, 9/11
by TV News Desk - Sep 11, 2012


'THE 9/11 SURFER' documents what could be the last, untold survival story from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. This documentary tells the true story of 9/11 survivor Pasquale Buzzelli who 'rode' a blizzard of falling debris from a 22nd floor stairwell and lived to tell his story. Watch as this detailed account of how Mr. Buzzelli survived provides a hopeful story from one of America's darkest days. Narrated by NBC's Willie Geist, THE 9/11 SURFER' premieres tonight, September 11 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Set for 10/11 With 'A Roast of Anthony Bourdain'
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 6, 2012


The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is getting into the business of roasting for its 2012 edition - roasting one of the world's most recognized culinary explorers that is.

Discovery Channel Survivor Story Special THE 9/11 SURFER to Air 9/11
by TV News Desk - Aug 29, 2012


'THE 9/11 SURFER' documents what could be the last, untold survival story from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. This documentary tells the true story of 9/11 survivor Pasquale Buzzelli who 'rode' a blizzard of falling debris from a 22nd floor stairwell and lived to tell his story. Watch as this detailed account of how Mr. Buzzelli survived provides a hopeful story from one of America's darkest days. Narrated by NBC's Willie Geist, THE 9/11 SURFER' premieres on Tuesday, September 11 at 10 PM ET/PT.

NBC Sports Group Announces Talent Roster for London Olympics
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 28, 2012


Bob Costas leads a record 115 NBC Olympic commentators as NBCUniversal will present an unprecedented 5,535 hours of London Olympic Games coverage across NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, Telemundo, NBCOlympics.com, two specialty channels, and the first-ever 3D platform, an unprecedented level that surpasses the coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics by nearly 2,000 hours.

Carrie Underwood Leads 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARD Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2012


Platinum-selling group Little Big Town announced the nominees for the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS live during the 10 a.m. EDT hour of NBC's 'Today' show today, Monday, April 23.

2012 CMT MUSIC AWARD Nominees Announced Live on NBC's 'Today,' 4/23
by TV News Desk - Apr 23, 2012


CMT is heading to Rockefeller Plaza with platinum-selling group Little Big Town as they present the nominees for the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS live during the 10 a.m. EDT hour of NBC's 'Today' show today, Monday, April 23.

2012 CMT MUSIC AWARD Nominees to Be Announced Live on NBC's 'Today', 4/23
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2012


CMT is heading to Rockefeller Plaza with platinum-selling group Little Big Town as they present the nominees for the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS live during the 10 a.m. EDT hour of NBC's 'Today' show Monday, April 23.

Stephen Colbert to Appear on MSNBC's MORNING JOE Today
by TV News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Stephen Colbert, comedian and host of Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report,' will join Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist on MSNBC's MORNING JOE tomorrow, January 20th live from Charleston, South Carolina.

NBCUniversal Announces DECISION 2012 Programming Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 29, 2011


The networks of NBCUniversal today announced comprehensive DECISION 2012 programming plans for events surrounding the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary. Top anchors and correspondents from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, and Telemundo will report from these key early states as the first Americans begin to cast their votes for a Republican presidential candidate.

Carole King to Perform at Life Without Lupus Gala 2011, 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2011


More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces as the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosts 'Life Without Lupus Gala 2011: A Night at the Museum' on November 21, 2011 at The American Museum of Natural History.

Carole King to Perform at Life Without Lupus Gala 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2011


More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces as the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosts 'Life Without Lupus Gala 2011: A Night at the Museum' on November 21, 2011 at The American Museum of Natural History.

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