Posts Tagged ‘NBC’
NBC to broadcast Peacock’s late-night breakout hit, ‘The Amber Ruffin Show’
On Friday, Feb. 26, and Friday, March 5, NBC will broadcast that evening’s episode of Peacock’s late-night breakout hit “The Amber Ruffin Show” at 1:30 a.m. EST. “The Amber Ruffin Show” was recently nominated for a WGA Award. This week Ruffin was named to the 2021 TIME100 Next List, TIME’s list of the next 100…
Read MoreAl Roker diagnosed with prostate cancer
On Friday, Nov. 6, “Today” show co-host and meteorologist Al Roker, age 66, announced his prostate cancer diagnosis on-air. The television personality told his colleagues that the cancer was discovered after a routine check-up in September. On the pre-recorded segment that followed, he shared that during the check-up, his doctor discovered that he had an…
Read MoreAyisha Issa stars as a doctor in NBC’s newest medical drama ‘Transplant’
Ayisha Issa is a Canadian-born, award-winning actress who stars in NBC‘s newest medical drama “Transplant.” In the 13-episode series, Issa plays Dr. June Curtis, a reserved, ambitious surgical resident whose loyalty doesn’t come easily. She stars alongside Hamza Haq, who plays Dr. Bashir Hamed, a charismatic Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine and…
Read MoreGabrielle Union reaches resolution with NBC over ‘America’s Got Talent’ exit
Gabrielle Union has reached an “amicable resolution” with NBC over her discrimination allegations against “America’s Got Talent,” her representatives have announced. The 47-year-old actress was announced to be leaving the judging panel of the show after just one season last November and it was later reported she had complained about alleged racial insensitivity on set,…
Read MoreNew Peacock streaming service focuses on diversity in programming
NBC is moving to compete with Hulu, Netflix, etc., with its new streaming service, Peacock. The new service, which launched in the middle of the pandemic, offered consumers a world-class collection of the best live and on-demand programming from NBCUniversal while many people were sheltering in place. Rolling out spoke with Matt Strauss, chairman of…
Read MoreGabrielle Union urges NBC to ‘do more’ to address workplace harassment
Gabrielle Union has insisted NBC needs to do more to address workplace harassment. The 47-year-old actress — who previously filed a complaint about “toxic” behavior on the set of “America’s Got Talent,” which she quit after just one season because of the alleged racial bias and discrimination she faced — praised the network for its…
Read MoreGabrielle Union thought ‘America’s Got Talent’ would be ‘easiest’ job
Gabrielle Union thought she signed up for the “easiest show” when she agreed to be a judge on “America’s Got Talent.” The television star and actress — who has publicly slammed the working environment on the talent series — has spoken out about her experiences, including her criticisms of boss Simon Cowell smoking on set…
Read MoreBlac Chyna slams NBC, claiming they ‘trampled’ on her workplace rights
Blac Chyna has been engaged in a high profile feud with the Kardashians and Jenners and television network NBC over her canceled show “Rob & Chyna,” but her attorney has now issued a new statement to insist her workplace rights were ignored. In a new statement supplied to the New York Post‘s Page Six by…
Read MoreCari Champion returns to NBC’s hit competition show ‘The Titan Games’
Cari Champion returns to the commentator’s post on NBC‘s hit show “The Titan Games.” In its second season, Champion is on hand to call all the action. With the games now underway, Champion spoke with rolling out to discuss another season of inspiring stories and pros vs. competitors on the course.
Read MoreCari Champion says we should never shy away from uncomfortable race discussions
Cari Champion says we should never shy away from uncomfortable conversations on race relations. Champion joined rolling out on a virtual chit chat to discuss George Floyd’s untimely passing. Champion also shares her feelings on the nationwide protests that have come from it.
Read MoreActor John Clarence Stewart sends heartfelt message to all health care workers
Actor John Clarence Stewart, who currently stars in the NBC hit series “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” stopped by rolling out’s virtual studio to share his thoughts with “Remixx” host Romeo International not only about the show’s season finale but also about how he has been dealing with COVID-19, quarantine life and his love for those in…
Read MoreTerry Crews apologizes to Gabriel Union for defending ‘America’s Got Talent’
Terry Crews apologized to Gabriel Union for defending “America’s Got Talent. Union and Crews have been at the center of a media firestorm following Union’s termination from the popular talent show. Union attributed her termination to a toxic work environment that included racism and sexism. Following Union’s claims, Crews told the “Today Show” that he…
Read MoreTerry Crews responds to fans who say he threw Gabrielle Union under the bus
Actor Terry Crews is getting buried even deeper with every public utterance regarding diversity at the show he hosts, “America’s Got Talent.” The famously sculpted actor is being accused by former AGT judge Gabrielle Union and her fans of “selling out” and throwing Union “under the bus” by going on national TV to directly dispute…
Read MoreWilliam Jackson Harper of ‘The Good Place’ bids farewell and hello to new roles
William Jackson Harper made an immediate impression when “The Good Place” first premiered. Since that time his character Chidi has evolved into a leading man and a sex symbol, in addition to the voice of reason. When season four comes to a close, its the end of the line for Chidi, but not for Harper.…
Read MoreNBC’s new slate of shows highlight black talent; here’s 3 we can’t wait to see
NBC’s new shows for 2020 will cover everything from forensics to communal parenting. Rolling out was in attendance at the 2020 press tour on Saturday. The all-day event provided insights on the network’s most popular returning shows and sneak peeks at what’s to come. “Briarpatch” — USA Network “Briarpatch” follows Allegra Dill (Rosario Dawson), an…
Read MoreGabrielle Union vs. ‘AGT’ investigation still ongoing says NBC chief exec
Gabrielle Union vs. ‘AGT’ is still being investigated NBC‘s top chief revealed. Rolling out was in attendance during the executive session at Saturday’s studio press tour. Paul Telegdy, Chairman of NBC Entertainment, said the investigation is being taken “very seriously.” “The duration longterm of a brand comes with the ebbs and flows of who comes,…
Read MoreJohn Legend is set to appear on a very popular TV show
John Legend is set to make a cameo on a popular TV comedy-drama. The “All of Me” hitmaker’s upcoming appearance in season four of “This Is Us” was teased in a promo that was shown at the Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2019. Legend sat at the piano suited and booted in the clip, which…
Read MoreEddie Murphy roasts Bill Cosby in return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ (videos)
Eddie Murphy ripped it during his first return to “Saturday Night Live” in 35 years this weekend and he punctuated his reunion by roasting disgraced comic legend Bill Cosby. The Coming to America and Beverly Hills Cop star, 58, who is credited with singlehandedly reviving “SNL” in the early 1980s, also revived his “Mr. Robinson”…
Read MoreGabrielle Union responds to NBC’s claim that it’s ‘working with’ her
Gabrielle Union welcomed the TLC that her husband, NBA legend Dwyane Wade, was able to provide her during the Thanksgiving holiday week after her shocking ouster from the perennial hit show “America’s Got Talent.” View this post on Instagram Lord, you KNOW I'm tryin… whew 🥴 and breathe. Support is everything. ❤ @dwyanewade A post…
Read MoreNBC responds to Gabrielle Union’s allegations about ‘America’s Got Talent’
NBC is “working” with Gabrielle Union to understand her concerns about the behind-the-scenes culture at “America’s Got Talent.” The TV network and the two production companies behind the show, Fremantle and Syco, have issued a statement regarding Union’s time on “America’s Got Talent,” insisting they’re keen to understand her point of view. The statement read: “We remain…
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