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Zoë Kravitz, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ellen Pompeo Announced as Guest Judges for RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2018


VH1 today announced the guest judges set to join the highly anticipated fourth season of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.” RuPaul will be joined by a star-studded line-up of celebrities, alongside show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews, as they decide who will stay, lip-sync for their legacy, or “sashay away.” “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” follows the record-breaking tenth season of VH1's “RuPaul's Drag Race,” which just became the first show to ever win an Emmy® Award in both the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program categories in the same year. The series will return to the runway with supersized 90-minute episodes on Friday, December 14th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on VH1.

Martha Plimpton, Christine Ebersole, Megan Mullally, and More to Feature in Lincoln Center's 2019 Season of American Songbook
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018


Today, Lincoln Center has announced the 20th season of American Songbook, celebrating the ever-expanding American musical canon from January 30 to March 4, 2019. This year's 15-concert series includes legendary songwriters, contemporary storytellers and interpreters of song, and musical projects by multitalented performers pushing the boundaries of pop, alternative, soul, folk, musical theater, jazz, and more.

BLACK-ISH Teams Up with The Shoe Surgeon to Customize Five Pairs of Sneakers to Celebrate Its National Syndication Launch
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 14, 2018


The critically acclaimed hit family comedy series “black-ish” announced today that it has teamed up with prolific designer and influencer Dominic Ciambrone, also known as The Shoe Surgeon, to customize five pairs of “black-ish” branded sneakers. Playing off of Johnson family patriarch Dre's fondness for Nikes, the five unique pairs of sneakers were exclusively designed and constructed by The Shoe Surgeon to celebrate the launch of “black-ish” in national syndication five nights a week, beginning Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. All five pairs will be included in a prize package posted on Omaze, an online fundraising platform, with proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Photo Flash: See the Cast of BLACKISH Celebrate 100 Episodes
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 24, 2018


The cast and executive producers of ABC's critically acclaimed comedy series 'black-ish' were joined on set today, Thursday, August 23, by Channing Dungey (president, ABC Entertainment) and Patrick Moran (president, ABC Studios), as they celebrated the show's incredible milestone at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.

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.

It's An All-Star Cast of Celebrities on the Third Season of ABC's Hit Prime-Time Game Show THE $100,000 PYRAMID
by Macon Prickett - May 3, 2018


The Pyramid is back! As part of ABC's "Sunday Fun & Games," the Emmy® Award-winning pop-culture phenomenon is reimagined and better than ever. Featuring an all-star cast of celebrities who take center stage and partner with contestants from across the country competing against each other with hopes of making it to the winners' circle and the ultimate prize of $100,000, "The $100,000 Pyramid" premieres SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES Launches with a Premiere Weekend Event
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 24, 2018


Disney's animated 'Big Hero 6 The Series' will launch with a premiere weekend event, featuring two back-to-back episodes on both SATURDAY, JUNE 9 and SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (9:00-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD platforms. Following the premiere weekend, episodes will debut every Saturday through September.

BIG HERO 6 The Series to Launch With a Premiere Weekend Event On Disney Channel And DisneyNOW
by Macon Prickett - Apr 24, 2018


Disney's animated 'Big Hero 6 The Series' will launch with a premiere weekend event, featuring two back-to-back episodes on both SATURDAY, JUNE 9 and SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (9:00-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD platforms. Following the premiere weekend, episodes will debut every Saturday through September.

Shangela Is Coming To Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2018


Clock the hair, clock the mug, clock the nails, clock my skirt. Clock the bag, clock the shoes, now punch the clock, it's time to werk! Shangela is SHOOK! and she's on her way down under to tell ya'll about it. That's right baby, she's the spitfire from the Haus of Edwards and she's bringing her fabulous, brand new, one woman show to a theatre near you.

HAIRSPRAY Actor Releases MY BIG FAT BROADWAY DEBUT! - The Full Story
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018


HAIRSPRAY alum and one of the stars of the musical film CAMP, Steven Cutts, has released My Big Fat Broadway Debut! - The Full Story in paperback. The book is a compilation of the previously released 3-part ebook series, and is is described as an inspirational, informative, short, and juicy account of Steven's personal journey from a being a kid with a dream to a pro on the Broadway stage. The actor details his encounters with talented stars like Anna Kendrick, Kristen Bell, Danny DeVito, & Jenifer Lewis along the way.

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.

Disney's BAYMAX RETURNS Ranks as Monday's #1 Telecast in Key Kid Demos
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017


The premiere of the television movie BAYMAX RETURNS in a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney XD (Monday, November 20, 8:00-9:00 p.m.), ranked as the #1 TV telecast of the day among Girls 6-11 (290,000/2.5 rating), Kids 9-14 (472,000/2.0 rating), Boys 9-14 (237,000/1.9 rating) and Boys 6-14 (384,000/2.1 rating) in Live + 3 Day ratings.

Ben Vereen, The Muppets, Sondheim Unplugged and More Coming Up This Month at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES Launches with Primetime TV Movie BAYMAX RETURNS, 11/20
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2017


Disney XD's animated BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES is set to launch MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), with a one-hour primetime television movie, 'Baymax Returns,' simultaneously on Disney XD and Disney Channel,

VIDEO: Watch All-New 'The Limit' Trailer for Disney/Pixar's CARS 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2017


Disney Pixar has just released an all-new trailer for CARS 3 titled  'The Limit.' The film cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017. The animated film features THE VOICE talents of Owen Wilson, CRISTELA Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Filion and more! Get a first look below!

ABC Unveils 2017-18 Primetime Schedule ft. LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!, DWTS Jr. & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017


ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.

VIDEO: First Look - Disney/Pixar Reveals CARS 3 'Rivalry' Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017


Disney/Pixar has just released an all new trailer for CARS 3, cruising into theaters on June 16, 2017.

Freeform's Fairy Tale Wedding Programming Event Airs 5/6- 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2017


In anticipation of the premiere of “Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings,” Freeform invites you to relive all of your favorite love stories during the network's weekend programming event starting SATURDAY, MAY 6 and continuing through SUNDAY, MAY 7.  Follow along as Tiana kisses a few frogs to find her prince while Snow White patiently waits for true love's kiss, then cheer on Cinderella as she gets ready for the ball.

Photo Flash: Disney/Pixar's CARS 3 Rolls Out Key Cast & Characters!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 9, 2017


Disney•Pixar's CARS 3 reveals key voice cast and characters, featuring award-winning stars.

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