Esports World Cup to Feature Prize Pool of More Than $70 Million for 2025 Event
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has today announced a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC), the world’s largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 through to August 24. The event prize pool marks a $10 million increase from last summer’s inaugural […]
Lifetime Greenlights the New Biopic, ‘I Was Honey Boo Boo’
Rising to fame at just six-years old on the show Toddlers & Tiaras, Alana Thompson, known as “Honey Boo Boo,” returns to television with the new Lifetime biopic, I Was Honey Boo Boo. Premiering on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET, Alana narrates the movie, offering a glimpse into what happened behind the scenes […]
Sheléa to Star in New PBS Special ‘Aretha with Sheléa and the Pacific Sympony’
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/pianist Sheléa will star in a new PBS special titled “Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony” premiering on PBS stations beginning Friday, May 30 (check local listings). The televised tribute to the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, is part of special programming and will also be available for free streaming on PBS.org and the PBS App through July 14. Additionally, Sheléa will […]
Prime Video Greenlights Docuseries ‘Taurasi’
Prime Video has announced for Taurasi, a three-part docuseries chronicling the story of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, whose relentless pursuit of greatness has transcended the boundaries of sport. The logline: Pioneer. Iconoclast. G.O.A.T. These words—and more—describe the remarkable arc of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, whose personal and professional journey to the top of her sport […]
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Renewed for Second Season
Disney Branded Television announced that “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” has been renewed for a second season. Premiering on Disney Channel, Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand, the new season begins production next month in Los Angeles. “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” follows an adult Justin Russo (David Henrie), who […]
Nominations Announced for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced nominations for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on TODAY, with Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson receiving the most nominations. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ET […]
‘America’s Most Wanted’ Returns on Fox
America’s Most Wanted with John Walsh and his son Cameron will open a new season on Fox on Monday, April 21 at 9 p.m. ET following this season finale of drama Extracted. Each week, John and Callahan will turn to viewers’ leads and information as they analyze some of the nation’s most gripping cases and […]
Starz Orders Docuseries ‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ to Premiere This Summer
STARZ has acquired “Magic City: An American Fantasy,” a five-part docuseries uncovering the story behind the famed Atlanta strip club, Magic City, and its decades-long influence on hip-hop. The series is slated to premiere this summer on STARZ. “‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ is a riveting behind-the-curtain look at one of the most unique places […]
Prime Video Renews ‘House of David’ for Second Season
Prime Video announced that the biblical drama series House of David has been greenlit for a second season. Debuting on February 27, House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls […]
Max Renews ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ for a Third Season
Max has ordered a third season of O’Brien’s travelogue series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The pickup comes ahead of the season two premiere in May (with a specific date still to be determined). “Working with Conan and his team on Conan O’Brien Must Go is the trip of a lifetime,” said Nina Rosenstein, executive vp HBO […]