The NFL Foundation will contribute $1 million to Hurricane Florence relief efforts, where it will be distributed to organizations that will address the immediate needs of those impacted throughout the Carolinas and other areas. “The NFL family sends its support to the individuals, families and communities affected by Hurricane Florence,” said Goodell. “Natural disasters like […]
Will a jolt of Saturday Night Live enliven the Emmys? No doubt that’s what NBC is hoping, with SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels steering the show, and SNL Weekend Update anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost as hosts – not to mention current and former cast members (Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg and Tina […]
ABC gave a script commitment to the Designing Women sequel in the works at Sony Pictures Television. The original’s creator, Linda Bloodworth Thomason and exec producer Harry Thomason are both onboard the project, which will follow the next generation of Sugarbakers. The original ran on CBS from 1986-1993.
Nickelodeoon’s reboot of preschool series Blue’s Clues (1996-2006) has a new host and a new name. Broadway actor Joshua Dela Cruz (Disney’s Aladdin) will be puppy Blue’s new pal on Blue’s Clues & You; production starts this month in Toronto. Said original Blues Clues host Steve Burns, who helped in the search, “I give Josh […]
Live and on-demand sports streaming platform DAZN continues to bolster its lineup, this time announcing a multiyear rights agreement with Combate Americas, the Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts sports franchise. The deal will bring a minimum of 13 fight nights per year to DAZN, beginning with this weekend’s card headlined by Levy Marroquin/Jose “Pochito” Alday, DAZN […]
Paris Saint-Germain locked in an agreement with the iconic Jordan Brand, launching a world exclusive collection of over 90 performance, training and lifestyle products. Subsequently, the Jumpman makes its UEFA Champions League debut, featuring the Paris Saint-Germain home and away jerseys during their European campaign. “Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain share a distinct position in […]
Writer/producer Tracey Scott Wilson, a staple on FX’s The Americans for five seasons, signed an overall production deal with FX Productions, the studio behind the series, to develop original content for FX Networks and other outlets.
Kevin Hart will share co-hosting duties on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, September 19. Appearance will mark Hart’s eighth appearance on The Tonight Show, which introduced a series of co-hosts beginning with Cardi B on April 9.
NBC Sports Group is revving up for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, preparing over 16 hours of trackside coverage this weekend from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, culminating Sunday at 3p on NBCSN, with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing. With the 16 drivers officially locked in, Sunday’s race day coverage begins at […]
US Open winner Naomi Osaka is reportedly poised to land the biggest deal Adidas has ever made with a female athlete, following her win over Serena Williams. According to a report from The Times, the 20-year-old is expected to sign the deal on Thursday that is worth an estimated $8.5 million annually.