Peter Oosterhuis Set for Golf Channel's FEHERTY Next WeekJune 23, 2016Peter Oosterhuis recorded an immaculate professional golf career with 18 worldwide victories, six consecutive Ryder Cup appearances and winning the European Order of Merit four consecutive years (1971-74). Later, he turned to broadcasting - he was a member of Golf Channel's first live tournament telecast in 1995 - and also was a 16-year member of CBS Sports' broadcast team, working alongside David FEHERTY before retiring after the 2014 PGA Championship. In May, 2015, Oosterhuis announced he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Cast of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Headed to 2016 Essence FestivalJune 23, 2016The celebrated stars and director of WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' one of the most highly acclaimed television series of the year, will take center stage at the 2016 Essence Festival, the nation's premier showcase for African American music and culture. Aldis Hodge (Noah), Alano Miller (Cato), and Amirah Vann (Ernestine), with noted director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway, will discuss the phenomenon the record-breaking series 'Underground' has become, during a not-to-be missed panel discussion at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ?on Friday, July 1 from 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Following the main stage experience, lucky 'Underground' fans will be able to meet the cast and director during an exclusive Fan Zone event.
Bravo to Launch First Award Show This SummerJune 23, 2016Bravo Media today announced the debut of 'The Bravos' premiering on Wednesday, July 20 at 10pm ET/PT and sponsored by Chevrolet. Hosted by the ultimate master of ceremonies Andy Cohen, 'The Bravos' is a pop-culture infused awards show celebrating some of the buzziest, most unforgettable moments from Bravo and beyond and honoring the stand-out stars of the cultural zeitgeist in a variety of categories. The inaugural celebration will feature a show-stopping performance of 'Pretty Mess' by Erika Jayne and appearances from both celebrity and Bravolebrity guests.
Maya Rudolph to Guest Star on IFC's DOCUMENTARY NOWJune 23, 2016IFC announced today that actress and comedian Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live, Bridesmaids, Maya and Marty) will co-star in a music-centric episode of Documentary Now! Season 2. In 'Test Pattern,' Rudolph joins series' regulars Fred Armisen and Bill Hader on the stage as they perform one of the greatest concerts that never really happened.
Netflix Orders Cameron Dallas Reality SeriesJune 22, 2016Netflix has ordered a new unscripted series which follows social media personality and entrepreneur Cameron Dallas and his close circle of friends and family as he looks to take his career to the next level, it was announced today. It's not all selfies and Vine videos as the series explores the stark contrast between his very public online persona and who he is in his personal life.
Showtime to Premiere New Documentary MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP This WeekJune 22, 2016Ahead of the premiere of its highly-anticipated music series ROADIES, SHOWTIME will debut a celebratory documentary, titled MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP, honoring the essential role of roadies on tour. The 35-minute film, directed and executive produced by Sam Jones (Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) will premiere on Friday, June 24th at 8 p.m. ET/PT. ROADIES, the new original series from Oscar® winner Cameron Crowe and executive producers Winnie Holzman and J.J. Abrams, will premiere Sunday, June 26th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
NBCSN to Present #NASCARTHROWBACK, 6/29June 22, 2016NBCSN presents #NASCARThowback, the ultimate NASCAR viewing party, Wednesday, June 29th at 8 p.m. ET. Through on-air social integrations fans can relive the 2001 July Daytona race with their favorite past and present NASCAR drivers, on-air personalities and race teams. NBCSN encourages viewers to react live, tweeting their thoughts and showcasing their own at-home watch parties throughout the two-hour cut down race from Daytona International Speedway. The iconic race from fifteen years prior saw Dale Earnhardt Jr. capture his emotionally charged victory.
NBCSN Sets Upcoming Motorsports CoverageJune 22, 2016IndyCar returns to historic Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., this weekend for the first time since 2007, as NBC Sports presents live coverage of the Kohler Grand Prix this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Pre-race coverage begins Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Telemundo & NBC Universo Experts Name Top Hispanic Athletes to Watch During 2016 Rio OlympicsJune 21, 2016The experts at TELEMUNDO and NBC DEPORTES have unveiled their list of 16 Latin American and US Hispanic athletes to watch at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Some, like Mexico's Paola Espinosa and Mariana Pajón of Colombia, are past medal winners, while others are seeking Olympic glory for the first time, including the Brazilian soccer team, which won a silver medal at the London 2012 games and is eager to win the gold at home. The stories and performances of these and other athletes will be at the heart of the Olympic coverage on TELEMUNDO and NBC DEPORTES, which begins on August 3 with the start of the soccer competition two days before the opening ceremony.
TLC Begins Production on Tyler Perry's TOO CLOSE TO HOMEJune 21, 2016TLC started production with Tyler Perry Studios on the network's first scripted series TOO CLOSE TO HOME, written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry. Production began this week in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios new studio lot located on the former Fort McPherson army base. The eight-part drama tells the story of a young woman who escaped her working class upbringing to discover unparalleled success in the fast-paced D.C. political circuit. TOO CLOSE TO HOME is slated to premiere later this summer.
BLACKBURN Coming to DVD This SummerJune 21, 2016Blackburn is set to release on DVD this August. Tombstone Entertainment will handle the release. A 3Brane Entertainment production, Blackburn involves a group of friends, trapped in an old mining town.
ESPN to Air Exclusive 2016 NBA Draft CoverageJune 20, 2016ESPN will exclusively cover the 2016 NBA DRAFT presented by State Farm on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. on both television and radio. Michael Wilbon will join the main television desk this year, working alongside NBA DRAFT analyst Jay Bilas and NBA analyst Jalen Rose, both of whom were NBA DRAFT picks. Rece Davis will host the television coverage for the entire two rounds. Additional television elements include:
LA VOZ KIDS to Air Special Tribute to Orlando Shooting VictimsJune 20, 2016In memory of the Orlando victims, hosts Jorge Bernal and Patricia Manterola of TELEMUNDO's “La Voz Kids,” kicked off the much anticipated Final Phase of the competition from the soundstage at Universal Orlando Resort. The opening featured an emotional performance by CoachesDaddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez and Pedro Fernandez singing Juan Gabriel's classic song “Amor Eterno” with the finalists, as a tribute to victim Jonathan Camuy, whose parents were in the audience.
Bravo to Release New ODD MOM OUT Episodes Digitally Ahead of TV DebutsJune 20, 2016Following Bravo Media's critically acclaimed original scripted comedy series “Odd Mom Out” season two premiere on Monday, June 20 at 10pm ET/PT, the network will make the second and third episodes of the season available on BravoTV.com, the Bravo Now App, and VOD ahead of their linear debuts.