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VIDEO: Tituss Burgess Chats Beyonce, Diana Ross, & UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT on GMA
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018


The 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' star told 'GMA' he has a love for legendary performer Diana Ross just like his character, Titus Andromedon, along with other similarities! Check out the clip below! 

Photo Flash: Check Out Photos from Season Four of Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018


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." 

VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Official Trailer for UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Season Four
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018


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."

Kelly Clarkson, Julia Roberts, Ed Sheeran, & More Come Together for NBC's 4th Annual RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


The biggest names in television, film and music will come together to have fun and raise money for children in need during NBC's fourth annual "The Red Nose Day Special," airing Thursday, May 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick, the telecast will be broadcast live from Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

ABC's MATCH GAME Returns For Third Season June 21
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018


We are bringing back the shag carpet and the skinny microphone for some summertime “Match Game” BLANK!, as Season 3 continues on THURSDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). “Match Game” will once again be hosted by Emmy®- and Golden Globe® Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin and is produced by FremantleMedia North America (FMNA). The hilarious panel game features two contestants as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-missing-blank. Baldwin received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host in 2017.

HBO's Animated Series ANIMALS Returns With Third Season August 3
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018


The animated adult television series ANIMALS. returns for its ten-episode third season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. From Duplass Brothers Productions, the show was created by Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano.

Derek Klena, Jon Hamm, & More Will Guest Star on the Upcoming Season of Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018


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.

UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT To End After Season 4, Possible Movie In The Works
by Tori Hartshorn - May 3, 2018


According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Netflix hit UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT is set to end after the upcoming fourth season. That start of the final season wil; be available for streaming on May 30, 2018. The second half of the fourth season will launch later in 2018. In additional news, there is a silver lining with talks of a movie based on the series. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporter here!

VIDEO: Watch as Jane Krakowski Sings in New Promo for UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT!
by Tori Hartshorn - May 3, 2018


It's a miracle! Today, Netflix unveils a first look at season four of the Emmy-nominated UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT with a sneak peak at the opening sequence of the first new episode of the beloved series. In the scene, Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) makes her way to her first day as HR manager at Giztoob.

Brief 4/10: Katharine McPhee Makes Her Debut in WAITRESS Tonight, MISS YOU LIKE HELL Opens at The Public, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Katharine McPhee makes her debut as Jenna in Waitress tonight, Miss You Like Hell, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, opens at The Public, and more!

TV: Jimmy Fallon Talks Growing Up a Broadway Fan, Ellie Kemper & Tituss Burgess Support Tina Fey & More on the MEAN GIRLS Pink Carpet
by TV - Red Carpets - Apr 9, 2018


The August Wilson Theatre was the place to be last night as Mean Girls officially opened on Broadway! How would we describe the night in one word? Fetch! To celebrate the big night, some of Broadway's best, plus alumni of Tina Fey's many projects of past and present, walked the pink carpet before the curtain went up.

Photo Coverage: Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon & More Walk the Pink Carpet on Opening Night of MEAN GIRLS!
by Walter McBride - Apr 9, 2018


The August Wilson Theatre was the place to be last night as Mean Girls officially opened on Broadway! To celebrate the big night, some of Broadway's best, plus a handful of SNL cast members of past and present, walked the pink carpet before the curtain went up!

Jane Krakowski and Ellie Kemper Join Forces Behind the Wheel to Launch New SONIC Campaign
by Macon Prickett - Mar 5, 2018


SONIC Drive-In (SONC) brings the laughter with the launch of a new take on its iconic advertising campaign featuring comedic powerhouses Jane Krakowski and Ellie Kemper. In collaboration with the iconic 'Two Guys' - consisting of improvisational comedians Peter Grosz and T.J. Jagodowski - the two pairs will be showcased in TV and online advertising while enjoying one-of-a-kind SONIC menu items from the front seats of their cars.

Netflix Announces UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Season Four Premiere Date This March
by Macon Prickett - Feb 14, 2018


Netflix has announced the first six episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season four launch on May 30, 2018. The second half of the fourth season will launch later in 2018. 

Winners Announced for the 2018 Writers Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2018


The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2018 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

FX Productions & Lisa Harrison Sign First Look Producing Deal
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 8, 2018


Lisa Harrison and her newly formed Long Con Inc. have signed a first look producing deal with FX Productions, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions.

Comedy Central Acquires THE OFFICE; Kicks Off Premiere with All-Day Marathon
by TV News Desk - Jan 15, 2018


Five-time Emmy Award-winning sitcom THE OFFICE clocks in for work at Comedy Central starting on January 15, 2018 with an all-day Office marathon.

Comedy Central Acquires THE OFFICE; Kicks Off Premiere with All-Day Marathon, 1/15
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2017


Five-time Emmy Award-winning sitcom THE OFFICE clocks in for work at Comedy Central starting on January 15, 2018 with an all-day Office marathon.

SHAPE OF WATER, FEUD Lead CRITICS CHOICE AWARD Nominations; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2017


Nominations for THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS were announced today. Fox Searchlight's THE SHAPE OF WATER leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. Best Picture and Director contenders included DUNKIRK, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LADY BIRD and THE POST, each with eight nominations.

Robert DeNiro & More Join NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS Lineup on HBO
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2017


Robert De Niro, Edie Falco, Will Forte, Christopher Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Andy Samberg and Sarah Silverman have been confirmed as participants for the all-star benefit NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS: AMERICA UNITES FOR AUTISM PROGRAMS

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