BURBANK, California, June 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI' REVEALS LINEUP FOR PRIMETIME CONCERT SPECIAL AIRING THURSDAY, JUNE 26, AT 8/7c ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU * The countdown is on! With "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" just around the corner, the Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the jam-packed lineup featured in the primetime concert television special. Hosted by Country  more

BURBANK, California, June 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE' ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF SUMMER GUEST HOSTS * Click Here for Promo This summer, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will welcome a dynamic lineup of celebrities and comedians to guest host the show starting Monday, June 23. Fan favorite Diego Luna will kick off the summer as guest host the week of June 23. Anthony Anderson, Nicole Byer, Alan Cu  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3517 (7/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/13/25) * SUNDAY, JULY 6 8:02-9:03 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3517" (3517) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/13/25) Logline: It's an episode of funny pregnancy reveals, prank-filled snake scares, people stuck in sticky situations, and golfing goofs. (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on H  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3518 (7/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/20/25) * SUNDAY, JULY 6 7:00-8:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3518" (3518) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/20/25) Logline: This week's all-new episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos" features talking dogs, a musical tribute to wedding blunders, and sibling rivalry. (TV-PG) Stream   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12333257 B2, initially filed June 11, 2021) developed by Douglas A. Fidaleo, Canyon Country, California, for "Ensuring user data security while personalizing a social agent."  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Father of four travels from Orlando to Chicago for rare second liver transplant following battle with lung cancer Northwestern Medicine is one of the few known health systems in the United States offering transplants to select patients with cancers of the lung or colon * CHICAGO - June 15, 2025 - Fifteen years ago, Andrew Wagner received a life-saving liver transplant. A relatively common autoimmune  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Final Signature Event on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Exclusive, Four-Stream Coverage of the Travelers Championship, Plus ESPN BET * * Marquee and Featured Groups include defending champion, world No. 1 Scheffler; 2025 U.S. Open winner Spaun; Five more top 10 players: McIlroy, Schauffele, Morikawa, Thomas, Aberg * Also Matsuyama, Burns, Bradley, Day, Homa, Spieth, Clant  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Dancers in the Dark (7/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/24/24) * TUESDAY, JULY 1 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Dancers in the Dark" (Episode Two) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/24/24) Logline: As Morgan and the detectives adjust to her new role as a consultant, they investigate the attempted murder of a tap dancer and discover things are not quite   more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Dirty Rotten Scoundrel (7/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24) * TUESDAY, JULY 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrel" (Episode Three) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24) Logline: Morgan's intellect and cleaning experience prove useful when the detectives are called to a hotel room murder scene, eventually uncovering the victi  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Pilot (7/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/17/24) * TUESDAY, JULY 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Pilot" (Episode One) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/17/24) Logline: A single mom with an exceptional mind is recruited to the LAPD Major Crimes unit, where her unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12335576 B2, initially filed Jan. 26, 2023) developed by Fabian Gallusser, Palo Alto, California, and Lian Jian, San Jose, California, for "Identification of bridge item based on target output."  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Day * THURSDAY, JULY 3 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Logline: As ominous phenomena appear across the globe, humanity discovers it is not alone - launching a battle for survival that will forever alter life on Earth. (TV-14, LV) Stream on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/independence-day/  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * IT'S GOLDEN HOUR IN PARADISE: THE FIRST GOLDEN CAST HEADED TO 'BACHELOR IN PARADISE' REVEALED Disney/Sami Drasin* 'Bachelor in Paradise' Premieres Monday, July 7, on ABC and Next Day on Hulu For the first time, the Goldens are hitting the beaches of "Bachelor in Paradise," proving that age is just a number as they bring their experience and a little extra spi  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following statement on June 18, 2025: * * * MPA Statement on Confirmation of Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed Olivia Trusty as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The following is a statement from the Motion Picture Association: "Olivia Trusty's extensive experience on Capitol Hill will serve her well as a Commissioner of the FCC. The film, television  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12333258 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2022) developed by six inventors Sanchita Tiwari, Cumming, Georgia; Justin Ali Kennedy, Norwell, Massachusetts; Dirk Van Dall, Shelter Island, New York; Xiuyang Yu, Unionville, Connecticut; Daniel Cahall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Brian Kazmierczak, Hamden, Connecticut, for "Multi-level emotional enhancement of dialogue."  more

BURBANK, California, June 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PATTON OSWALT, TIFFANY HADDISH, DAVID CORENSWET, NICHOLAS HOULT, EMMA STONE WITH GUEST HOST DIEGO LUNA ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JUNE 23-27 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and h  more

SEOUL, South Korea, June 17 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news release: * * * Samsung Debuts New Hotel TV Lineup at HITEC 2025 to Elevate the Connected Guest Journey The new lineup offers advanced connectivity through Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and over-the-top (OTT) apps to deliver a premium guest experience * Samsung Electronics will showcase its upcoming 2025 Hospitality (HTV) lineup at the 2025 Hospita  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued commentary by chief economist Raymond J. Keating: * * * Housing's Troubling Signal on the Economy: The Latest Data By Raymond J. Keating - The housing industry is dominated by small businesses, and is important to the overall economy. Unfortunately, the latest "Monthly New Residential Construction" report from the U.S. Census Bureau provides another set of troubling signals on the economy. In  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara plastic surgeon used patient's toe to replace severed thumb * A steel beam smashed and severed a Hampton Roads construction worker's left thumb. In an instant, a young man's work life was in jeopardy. An attempt to re-attach the thumb was unsuccessful because of the physical damage. That's when Sentara Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Manas Nigam, M.D. entered the conversation.  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1608 (7/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/17/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1608" (1608) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/17/25) Logline: Inspired entrepreneurs seek investment deals for unique products, including a self-tanner geared towards men, a new-and-improved flashlight, a reusable cup service for marathoners and an authentic in  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Career (7/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Career" (108) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/25) Logline: Georgia invites Matt and Riley to speak at her school's Career Day, where playful competition turns tense when Riley learns Georgia is ashamed of her job. Meanwhile, Gabriel mentors Carter's   more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Jimmy (7/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Jimmy" (105) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) Logline: Riley's estranged husband, Jimmy, shows up to win her back, much to Matt's dismay. While Matt struggles to get through to him, Riley finds support in an unexpected place. (TV-PG, DL) Stream ep  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Picnic (7/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Picnic" (107) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/25) Logline: The feud between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab heats up when Matt confronts the owner over a picnic table placed in the shared alleyway. Meanwhile, Carter's need for "me time" sparks  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Valentine's (7/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Valentine's" (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) Logline: A Valentine's Day visit to his late wife's grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place. Meanwhile, Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional vide  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * Sikhs in Storytelling: A Groundbreaking Event Celebrating Sikh Voices and Impact in Media and Arts SALDEF (Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund) hosted a landmark "Sikhs in Storytelling" event, bringing together prominent Sikh creatives, journalists, and artists from across the world to celebrate their contributions and discuss the evolving landscape of representation i  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days Full Schedule Unveiled * This summer, ESPN's flagship news and information program will embark on a cross-country journey with SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days -- a nationwide tour designed to bring SportsCenter and its anchors directly to fans across America. ESPN has unveiled the full schedule for the seven-week initiative, featur  more

BURBANK, California, June 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * STEVE MARTIN, AYO EDEBIRI, CHARLIE DAY, SETH ROGEN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JUNE 16-20 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with c  more

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Streaming Reaches Historic TV Milestone, Eclipses Combined Broadcast and Cable Viewing For First Time * # Streaming Notches a Record 44.8% of Total TV Usage in May # Streaming Usage Up 71% Since 2021, with YouTube, Netflix and Other Platforms Showing Dramatic Growth Over Four Years # FAST Services Continue to Grow as PlutoTV, Roku Channel and Tubi Combine f  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The $100,000 Pyramid: Bobby Moynihan vs Jaleel White and Joel McHale vs Rocsi Diaz (6/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/25) * MONDAY, JUNE 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - The $100,000 Pyramid: " Bobby Moynihan vs Jaleel White and Joel McHale vs Rocsi Diaz" (804) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/25) Logline: In an all-new episode of "The $100,000 Pyramid," actor-comedian Bobby   more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The $100,000 Pyramid: D.L. Hughley vs Meagan Good and Bobby Moynihan vs Mark Duplass (6/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/27/25) * MONDAY, JUNE 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The $100,000 Pyramid: " D.L. Hughley vs Meagan Good and Bobby Moynihan vs Mark Duplass" (806) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/27/25) Logline: This week, actor-comedian D.L. Hughley goes head-to-head against  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The $100,000 Pyramid: Rob Riggle vs Luenell and Fortune Feimster vs Rachel Dratch (6/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/25) * MONDAY, JUNE 30 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - The $100,000 Pyramid: " Rob Riggle vs Luenell and Fortune Feimster vs Rachel Dratch" (805) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/25) Logline: This week on "The $100,000 Pyramid," actor-comedians Rob Riggle and Luene  more

BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Princess Bride * SUNDAY, JULY 6 9:03-11:00 p.m. EDT - Logline: A grandfather spins a whimsical tale of true love, sword fights and daring adventure to lift his sick grandson's spirits. (TV-PG, V) Stream on Disney+. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/the-princess-bride/  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Future of film lies in inclusive storytelling as diversity boosts success on streaming The industry needs to reflect new realities, according to UCLA's latest Hollywood Diversity Report Key takeaways * For the top streaming films of 2024, viewership was driven by women, people of color and audiences 18-49. * The majority of the top 20 streaming films featured diverse casts. *  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, June 17 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Walt Disney World Unveils Enchanting New Experiences Throughout 2025 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 16, 2025) - A year of magic and enchantment continues as Walt Disney World Resort in Florida unveils an extraordinary lineup of new experiences throughout 2025. From brand-new stage productions and dazzling entertainment to immersive dining, lounges and more, The Most Magical Place on Earth is transformin  more