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Lin-Manuel Miranda & 'Hamilton' Took Home Trophies at the E! PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 16, 2020


The people have spoken, and tonight E! celebrated the best in movies, television, music and pop culture chosen solely by the fans during the network's third annual 'E! People's Choice Awards' telecast.

VIDEO: Leslie Jones Compares Trump to an Angry Child on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 5, 2020


Leslie Jones explains how waiting for election results is like waiting for STD results, shares what she hates the most about the United States election coverage and shares what she thought of Trump and Biden's election night speeches.

VIDEO: Leslie Jones Talks SUPERMARKET SWEEP on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 16, 2020


The actress and comedian is the new host of the popular show and also talks about her role in the highly anticipated sequel to “Coming to America.”

VIDEO: Leslie Jones Talks Hypochondria on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 15, 2020


Leslie talks about moving from NY to LA, how she has been spending her time throughout the quarantine, being paranoid about germs even before the pandemic, being a hypochondriac and driving her doctor nuts, and hosting the new “Supermarket Sweep” on ABC.

Josh Gad Will Guest on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 9, 2020


Josh Gad will appear next week on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' promoting his upcoming 'Frozen' short.

VIDEO: Perry Strong's Comedy Short Film 180 SECONDS Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2020


Actor, Director, Writer, and Comedian Perry Strong released his new project Friday. 180 Seconds is a Black Sci-Fi COVID Comedy that follows a man on a narcissistic mission to travel six months into the past to warn himself not to get fat during the pandemic shutdown. It ends up becoming something much more substantial.

ABC Announces Unscripted Series Premiere Dates for 2020-2021 Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 27, 2020


Ending the 2019-2020 season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 and ranking as the summer’s No. 1 network for the second consecutive year, ABC today unveiled its fall unscripted premiere dates.

Leslie Odom Jr., Sting, Norah Jones and More to Take Part in SUMMERSTAGE JUBILEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2020


City Parks Foundation has announced SummerStage Jubilee, a free benefit concert supporting CPF's programs in parks, taking place across all SummerStage social platforms (SummerStage Instagram, SummerStage YouTube, Facebook page and Twitch) via live stream on Thursday, September 17 at 8:00PM EST.

Wake Up With BWW 7/29: PHANTOM London and UK Tour to Close, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2020


Today's top stories: The Phantom of the Opera's London and UK touring productions will shut down, and more.

Billy Porter, Jeremy Pope, Hugh Jackman, & More Nominated for 2020 EMMYS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 28, 2020


Today, nominations for the 72nd annual Emmy Awards were unveiled. Leslie Jones announced the nominations, with help from Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany The Emmy Awards will air September 20 on ABC.

ABC Unveils 2020-2021 Prime-Time Schedule, Featuring New Shows BIG SKY, CALL YOUR MOTHER, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 17, 2020


Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020 premiere schedule. The network's previously announced programming slate includes renewals for 20 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots

ABC Announces 2020-2021 Slate, Featuring New Shows BIG SKY and CALL YOUR MOTHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020


Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020-2021 programming slate, which includes renewals for 19 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE to Air on Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2020


For the first time ever, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars will air on SHOWTIME, premiering a new special edition on Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, on-air, streaming and on demand. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars gives viewers the chance to catch their favorite queens as they return for a second attempt to earn the crown, win a cash prize of $100,000 and garner a spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.” The special edition of All Stars will follow the season finale of the Emmy® Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race on VH1. 

Rachel Bloom, Whoopi Goldberg & More Announced as Guest Judges on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 12
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2020


Emmy(R) award-winning host RuPaul will be joined by an epic line-up of celebrities to help show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as they decide who will stay, lip-sync for their life or 'sashay away' in the new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' premiering Friday, February 28th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on VH1. Be there to witness the first group of queens as they join the ruvolution in an electrifying two week long premiere episode that will give the audience a more intimate look at each queen as they pledge their allegiance to the drag.

VIDEO: Leslie Jones Shares Her First Impression of Seth Meyers on LATE NIGHT
by Abigail Charpentier - Jan 31, 2020


Leslie Jones talks about working with Seth on Saturday Night Live and tells the story of when she found out she was cast on Saturday Night Live.

VIDEO: Leslie Jones Talks Working With the GAME OF THRONES Crew on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 23, 2020


Leslie Jones reveals how she secured the Game of Thrones crew to shoot her Netflix stand-up special, Time Machine, and what she wants people of every age to take away from the special.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases New Promo for LESLIE JONES: TIME MACHINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 17, 2020


Comedian, actress and Emmy Award-nominated SNL alum, Leslie Jones, is all about having fun. Through the years that fun has encompassed wild times, crazy experiences, celebrity encounters and a few awkward mishaps.  Now older, and enlightened, the comedian imparts her hilarious wisdom on all ages. Strap in, because you're headed on a wild side-splitting ride from young adulthood to the present with Leslie Jones. 

VIDEO: Christian Siriano Dishes on Leslie Jones Guest-Judging on Project Runway on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 14, 2020


Christian Siriano talks about Project Runway, Leslie Jones joining the show as a guest judge and designing the most googled red carpet look of 2019.

Leslie Jones to Host SUPERMARKET SWEEP Revival on ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 8, 2020


ABC is bringing back the classic TV game show “Supermarket Sweep,” hosted and executive produced by Emmy® Award-nominated comedienne and actress Leslie Jones. Produced by Fremantle, the fast-paced and energetic series follows three teams of two as they battle it out using their grocery shopping skills and knowledge of merchandise to win big cash prizes. The original format aired on ABC from 1965-1967 and went on to become a global sensation. It was adapted in 13 international territories and, most recently, relaunched in the UK. Production on the 10-episode order is set to begin this spring. An airdate will be announced at a later date. 

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Official Trailer LESLIE JONES: TIME MACHINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 7, 2020


Comedian, actress and Emmy Award-nominated SNL alum, Leslie Jones, is all about having fun. Through the years that fun has encompassed wild times, crazy experiences, celebrity encounters and a few awkward mishaps.  Now older, and enlightened, the comedian imparts her hilarious wisdom on all ages. Strap in, because you're headed on a wild side-splitting ride from young adulthood to the present with Leslie Jones. 

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