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Stevie Wonder Added to BET AWARDS' Star-Studded Celebration of Prince, 6/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2016


BET Networks is keeping their word that "they got you." The network revealed this morning that multi Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Stevie Wonder, will bring the house down during one of the multiple show-stopping performances spread throughout the show paying homage to Prince at the 16th annual "BET Awards".

Usher, Future & Bryson Tiller Join Line Up for BET AWARDS 2016 Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 14, 2016


Today, BET Networks revealed that Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller will join the ultra-talented line-up of performers at the 16th annual "BET Awards" 2016 on Sunday, June 26, 2016.

Critically Praised Film DADDY DON'T GO to Debut on Vimeo This Father's Day
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2016


Pureland Pictures announced today that they will be debuting the critically praised DOC NYC hit DADDY DON'T GO, exclusively for a limited time, on Vimeo, starting this Father's Day, June 19th, 2016

Pureland Pictures to Debut DADDY DON'T GO on Vimeo on Father's Day
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016


Pureland Pictures announced today that they will be debuting the critically praised DOC NYC hit DADDY DON'T GO, exclusively for a limited time, on Vimeo, starting this Father's Day, June 19th, 2016: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/daddydontgo.

VIDEO: USA Network Unveils Trailers for MR ROBOT, SHOOTER & More
by - May 16, 2016


USA Network debuted the Season 2 trailer for its Golden Globe® and Peabody Award—Winning series MR. ROBOT at this morning’s NBCUniversal 2016 Upfront Presentation

Ayo Davis Named Head of Talent & Casting for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2016


Ayo Davis has been named the head of Talent and Casting for ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios overseeing both network and studio casting teams, effective immediately.

Hit Daytime Talker THE REAL Renewed for Third Season
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2016


The hit syndicated talk series, THE REAL has been cleared for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons on television stations covering more than 95% of the country (including on the Fox Television Stations in a previously announced deal).

USA Orders Series Based on 2007 Film SHOOTER; Ryan Phillippe to Star
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2016


USA Network announced a series pick-up for SHOOTER, a drama based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg.  The co-production with Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions comes from executive producers Wahlberg (“Ballers,” “Boardwalk Empire”) of Closest to the Hole Productions; Stephen Levinson (“Ballers,” “Boardwalk Empire”) of Leverage Entertainment; and Lorenzo di Bonaventura ('Transformers,' 'The Real O'Neals').  John Hlavin (“The Shield”) wrote the pilot and will also executive produce.  Simon Cellan Jones (“Bloodline”) directed the pilot.

HBO Films' Len Amato Appears at 2015 Hollywood Networking Breakfast Today
by Movies News Desk - Mar 26, 2015


THE HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST (HNB) Presents The President of HBO Films, Len Amato

SELMA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, BLACK-ISH and More Top 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; All the Winners!
by TV News Desk - Feb 7, 2015


The winners of the '46th NAACP Image Awards' were announced last night during the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (9-11 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson. There was a one-hour live pre-show from the red carpet hosted by Kevin Frazier and Shaun Robinson. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

BLACK-ISH, GET ON UP, Jennifer Hudson Among Nominees of 46th ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Movies News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One.

BWW Preview: RESURRECTION Given New Life in Season Two
by Dylan Siegman - Sep 21, 2014


While the threat of a TV show getting cancelled is ever looming, RESURRECTION fans with many questions left without answers were elated when news broke that they'd be seeing the citizens of Arcadia, Missouri again. With two fan-favorite actresses coming to town, Season Two guarantees tons more intrigue and emotion.

Tony Winner Donna Murphy Joins Cast of ABC Drama RESURRECTION
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, stage, film, television actress and singer Donna Murphy has signed on to the cast of the ABC drama series RESURRECTION.

GAME OF THRONES' Michelle Fairley Headed to ABC's RESURRECTION
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 23, 2014


Internationally acclaimed actress Michelle Fairley, best known for her role as Catelyn Stark on HBO's “Game of Thrones,” will return -- in more ways than one -- to network television this fall, in a season-long arc on ABC's hit series, “Resurrection.” The second-season premiere of “Resurrection” will air SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on the network.

MARVEL's AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Among ABC's 2014 Comic-Con Line-Up!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014


ABC will be bringing star power to Comic-Con 2014 with returning fan favorites “Once Upon a Time” and “Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,”

Russell Simmons Developing Hip-Hop Broadway Show, National Tour?
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2014


According to Billboard, Russell Simmons says he wants to bring his own brand of Hip-Hop to Broadway and beyond.

Hip Hop Artist Ludacris to Host 2014 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2014


dick clark productions and Billboard announced today that Grammy Award-winning recording artist and actor Ludacris will host the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.

ABC Unveils 2014-15 Primetime Schedule!
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014


ABC continues its commitment to world-class storytelling and new creative voices with the announcement of its 2014-15 slate of programming, including the addition of 12 new series.

Jason Robert Brown, Anika Larsen and More Set for LaGuardia Arts High School's PEACE, LOVE & THE POWER OF SONG Benefit, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2014


On May 19th in Manhattan, LaGuardia Arts High School Parents Association will celebrate 'Peace, Love & The Power of Song' with a tribute to alumnus and folk legend Peter Yarrow.

ABC's RESURRECTION Debut Soars in Live + 3 Day Playback
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2014


Based on Nielsen's Live + 3 Day TV playback data released this morning, ABC's Sunday debut of Resurrection saw its Total Viewer count surge by 3.1 million

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