BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS,' HOSTED BY LAUREN DAIGLE AND JORDAN DAVIS, RETURNS TUESDAY, DEC. 2, AT 9/8c ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU AND DISNEY+ * The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed this year's hosts and performers for the 16th annual holiday television special, "CMA Country Christmas." Hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, "CMA Country Christma  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF MIRRORBALL MOMENTS WITH A SPECIAL '20TH BIRTHDAY PARTY' AIRING NOV. 11 * "20th Birthday Party" It's time to party! "Dancing with the Stars" is celebrating 20 incredible years of dazzling moves, unforgettable moments and show-stopping performances. As announced this morning on "Good Morning America," joining the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Bonfim vs. Brown' * * Live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas Main Card: 7 p.m. ET | Prelims: 4 p.m. ET * Both available on ESPN+ on the ESPN App & ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM UFC is live from Las Vegas this weekend with UFC Fight Night presented by Bud Light: Bonfim vs. Brown at UFC Apex on Saturday, Nov. 8. The main card begins at 7 p.  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Family History (11/13) * THURSDAY, NOV. 13 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Family History" (906) Logline: Athena must revisit a painful part of her past when answering a call for help. Meanwhile, the 118 takes a big step forward. (TV-14, DLV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Forces of Nature (11/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/23/25) * THURSDAY, NOV. 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Forces of Nature" (103) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/23/25) Logline: Amidst multiple crises, Ryan steps up to lead Station 113. The team responds to a dangerous call of a child trapped in a trailer hanging off a historic Nashville  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Good Southern Manors (11/13) * THURSDAY, NOV. 13 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Good Southern Manors" (106) Logline: As Don, Blue and Ryan take extreme measures to prevent a distillery explosion, the 9-1-1 call center is disrupted by budget cuts and hackers. Amidst the chaos, Blythe faces an emergency of her own. (TV-14, LV)   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Hell and High Water (11/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/16/25) * THURSDAY, NOV. 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Hell and High Water" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/16/25) Logline: A tornado's path leads the Station 113 team to an intense rescue at a water tower. Ryan and his wife reach a turning point, while Dixie has an assignment fo  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Pilot (11/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/9/25) * THURSDAY, NOV. 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/9/25) Logline: When a powerful tornado tears through Nashville and endangers a country music festival, Captain Don Hart leads fire station 113 on a harrowing rescue mission. Meanwhile, the Hart family c  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC UNWRAPS FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP * ABC is sleighing this holiday season with festive programming during the most wonderful time of the year. Highlights include joyful episodes of "Abbott Elementary," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "Shark Tank," "Shifting Gears" and "What Would You Do?: Ho  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Nov. 5 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Actor, Designer, Writer: Stevie Griffith Turns Lander Education into Hollywood Career By Karen Petit When the cameras rolled on the set of Forrest Gump, few realized that Steven "Stevie" Griffith, whose memorable role as the supporting character, Tex, had strong connections to Greenwood, South Carolina. Those acting skills were honed at Lander University as a theatre major. Griffith brought his Southern  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: A Bonanza of Birthdays, Animal Antics, and Nincompoops on Parade (11/16) * SUNDAY, NOV. 16 8:01-8:32 p.m. EST - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "A Bonanza of Birthdays, Animal Antics, and Nincompoops on Parade" (3318A) Logline: Catch the ongoing battle of dogs against their owners, the neighborhood's clumsiest ind  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: Teen Mania, Weddings, and Random Fun (11/23) * SUNDAY, NOV. 23 8:02-8:33 p.m. EST - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "Teen Mania, Weddings, and Random Fun" (3319A) Logline: The laughs continue with makeup tutorials gone wrong and an ostrich who steals a man's phone, plus a mischievous dog gets a hold of stew on a s  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Senior-itis, Tooth Pulls, and That's an Unusual Problem (11/16) * SUNDAY, NOV. 16 7:00-8:01 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Senior-itis, Tooth Pulls, and That's an Unusual Problem" (3607) Logline: It's a knee-slapping compilation of senior slip-ups, kids turning tooth-pulling into an extreme sport, and cats stea  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Originals Series "The Circuit with Emily Chang" Returns for Season 4 * New season premieres Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 NEW YORK, NY - Nov. 5, 2025- Today, Bloomberg Media announced Season 4 of the Emmy-nominated series The Circuit with Emily Chang returns on Thursday, Nov. 6, exploring the intersection of business, culture, technology and entertainment with some of the world's most prominent bus  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Burke Magnus, President of ESPN Content, to Visit Seton Hall By Alayana Macwan Seton Hall University welcomes Burke Magnus, President, Content at ESPN, for a special Seton Hall Sports Poll event on Monday, November 17, 2025 at noon in the University Center Events Room. Promoted to this role in March 2023, Magnus oversees ESPN's wide content organization - including studio shows, live ev  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Big Sean, Tori Kelly and 2 Chainz (11/7) * FRIDAY, NOV. 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Big Sean, Tori Kelly and 2 Chainz" (606) Logline: Take a note! "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, gets in good rhythm, welcoming Tori Kelly, Big Sean and 2 Chainz for a HUGE show. (T  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli (11/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/25) * FRIDAY, NOV. 22 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli " (602) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" premieres with hosts Ryan Seacrest  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * CMA ANNOUNCES PERFORMERS FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' INCLUDING BIGXTHAPLUG, LUKE COMBS, ELLA LANGLEY, MEGAN MORONEY, SHABOOZEY, ZACH TOP, TUCKER WETMORE, LAINEY WILSON AND STEPHEN WILSON JR. * The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the initial lineup of performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards." Blending first-time nominees and performers w  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * College GameDay and ESPN College Football on ABC win Week 10 * * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot delivers 2.0M linear viewers from Salt Lake City * GameDay reached 6.5M linear viewers Saturday, with 1.2M unique viewers reached via @PatMcAfeeShow on X/Twitter * CGD on pace for most-watched season on record with 2.7M avg. viewers, up 25 percent year-over-ye  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Stars: 20th Birthday Party (11/11) * TUESDAY, NOV. 11 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST - Dancing with the Stars: "20th Birthday Party" (3409) Logline : It's time to party! "Dancing with the Stars" is celebrating 20 incredible years of dazzling moves, unforgettable moments and show-stopping performances. Former host Tom Bergeron makes a return to the b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * Eisner Foundation Invests $4 Million to Pilot Aspen Institute Fellowship Mobilizing Cross-Industry Arts Leaders * Nominations open now through December 12 for new Aspen Institute Fellowship modeled after the Henry Crown Fellowship; leaders from across arts disciplines are encouraged to express interest. Washington, DC, November 4, 2025 The Aspen Institute and the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and DraftKings Enter Multi-Year Agreement * ESPN and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) ("DraftKings") today announced an agreement, naming DraftKings the exclusive Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider of ESPN, effective December 1, 2025. This agreement, which unites two of the most iconic brands in sports, will deliver fans premium sports betting content and experien  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Digital & Social 2025: No. 1 in September * ESPN Digital & Social was again No. 1 in the U.S. Sports Category in September with 218.9 million unique users, reaching 78.0% of the U.S. adult population across digital, YouTube and social media platforms, according to recently released Comscore data. * The ESPN App remained No. 1 in September, reaching 28.8 million   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events announces 2025-26 college basketball schedule * ESPN Events has announced the matchups and schedules for 10 of its owned-and-operated and partnered events for the 2025-26 men's and women's college basketball seasons. Combining for more than 80 hours of programming across ESPN platforms, ESPN Events will showcase 41 teams, including eight teams in the preseas  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN is home to 40 Division I college soccer conference championships this November * * ACC, American and SEC Women's Soccer Championship matches on Sunday on ESPNU and SEC Network * Ivy League and ACC Men's Soccer Championship matches on Sunday, Nov. 16 on ESPNU ESPN will showcase 23 Division I women's and 18 men's college soccer conference championship matches -   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot heads to Lubbock for the Big 12 game of the year as No. 8 Texas Tech hosts No. 7 BYU * * College football's premier pregame show to preview first CFP Top 10 matchup between Big 12 opponents since 2021 * Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire joins the set live * Fan-favorite Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest makes Lubbock deb  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPNews Combine to Carry 215 NBA G League Games Across Regular Season and Winter Showcase * * ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPNews to Carry Sixteen 2025 NBA G League Winter Showcase Games ESPN will present 215 NBA G League games during the 2025-26 season, beginning Tuesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. ET when the Wisconsin Herd host the Windy City Bulls on ESPN+. Game  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * GEORGE CLOONEY, EDDIE MURPHY, JASON BATEMAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' NOV. 10-14 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bi  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Nursing student receives 2025 military spouse scholarship Jennifer Challice, a Georgia Southern University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing student (BSN) hasn't had the most linear journey to her nursing degree. A Kennesaw, Georgia, native, she first earned a degree in theater before working at the Walt Disney Co. as a lifeguard. With time, her interest for health and safety training   more

JERUSALEM, Israel, Nov. 6 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release: * * * Leading figures from the global animation industry to participate in the Animation Israel initiative With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading figures from the global animation industry will participate in the initiative of Animation Israel Animation Israel, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will host this week a distinguished delegation of top execu  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JONAS BROTHERS, ELLE FANNING, MATTHEW BRODERICK, BILLY BOB THORNTON AND ALI LARTER HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 10-14 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Nov. 10-14. Monday, Nov. 10 The JONAS BROTHERS are here to talk a  more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * When Korea defied China's security demands it targeted its entertainment industry - new research In 2016, China banned South Korean television shows, pop idols and entertainment exports after Seoul allowed US missile systems on its territory. The move, known as the Korean Limitation Order, collapsed the market in China, costing the industry millions of dollars. China's growing influenc  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12461967 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2021) developed by five inventors Pablo Pernias, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain; Monica Alfaro Vendrell, Barcelona, Spain; Francesc Josep Guitart Bravo, Lleida, Spain; Marc Junyent Martin, Barcelona, Spain; and Miquel Angel Farre Guiu, Bern, Switzerland, for "Multi-modal content based automated feature recognition."  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NATE BARGATZE TO HOST NEW GAME SHOW, 'THE GREATEST AVERAGE AMERICAN' * Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the all-new game show, "The Greatest Average American," premiering WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 (9:02-10:02 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day on Hulu. "The Greatest Average American" is a hilarious new game show that celebrates the power of being perfectly aver  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Nov. 7 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University Names Seven to Board of Trustees Niagara University recently elected seven new members to its Board of Trustees. The appointments were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university. Joining the Board in September were the Rev. Kevin Creagh, C.M. Ed.D., senior vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health, Long Island; Jessica Enstice, an educator and  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NWSL on ESPN scores 61 percent increase in viewership for the 2025 regular season * Quarterfinals of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs this weekend The 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on ESPN season delivered record-breaking growth across ESPN platforms, scoring a 61 percent increase in average viewership for the regular season, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NWSL playoff doubleheader on ABC and LALIGA anchor ESPN's soccer coverage this weekend * 2025 NWSL Playoffs Presented by Ally on ABC and ESPN+ on Sunday ESPN's NWSL Playoff coverage kicks off Friday at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2 with a special edition of Futbol W, ESPN's weekly studio program dedicated to professional women's soccer. Hosted by Cristina Alexander, the show wi  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 7 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Proposed streaming service reforms long overdue, but loopholes may hinder local content production The federal government is expected to introduce a bill enforcing local content quotas for streaming services, like Netflix and Disney+, to significantly boost Australian television production. As an RMIT expert explains, while streaming regulation is long overdue, the p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Resolution Rebuking Trump's Suggestion that Criticism of Trump Is "Illegal" * Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (November 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today asked unanimous consent to pass a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's suggestion that criticism of him is "illegal" and recognizing Americans' constitutional rig  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Golden Bachelor: (SEASON FINALE) Finale and After the Final Rose (11/12) * WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST - The Golden Bachelor: "Finale and After the Final Rose" (208) (Season Finale) Logline: It's a crucial week on the island of Antigua as Mel Owens' journey to find love concludes. Meanwhile, Mel and the final two women join Jesse Palmer in   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * The Wall Street Journal Announces Speaker Lineup for WSJ Board of Directors Council Summit 2025 * From the WSJ Leadership Institute, the inaugural summit will feature conversations with newsmakers across business, politics, sports, and more. Speakers include Verizon CEO Dan Schulman ; Director, CoreWeave; former CEO of eBay and Hewlett-Packard Meg Whitman   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Wells Fargo Technology, Media, And Telecom Summit * BURBANK, Calif., November 6, 2025 - Hugh Johnston, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Wells Fargo Technology, Media, and Telecom Summit on Wednesday, Novemb  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Three Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * Tuesday in Prime Time: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * The Point Continues Thursday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * Thursday Doubleheader on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu with Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 p.m. and Florida Panthers vs. Los   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Times and Broadcast Information Announced for 2025 College Football Playoff First-Round Games * The College Football Playoff (CFP), ESPN and TNT Sports have announced kick times and broadcast information for the 2025 CFP First Round, which will launch the second year of the 12-team Playoff. The exclusive home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, ESPN is in the seco  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 7 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Unwrap a Magical Holiday Escape at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort * This winter, experience the most wonderful of time of year at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, where palm trees wrapped in white lights glitter, and heated pools, guestrooms with fireworks views, and the magic of the nearby Disney Theme Parks awaits. At th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Week 11 of College Football on ESPN Networks Showcases 14 Top 25 Teams and 85+ Showdowns * Week 11 of ESPN's award-winning presentation of college football features ranked showdowns, storied rivalries and the return of midweek MACtion, headlined by 14 Top 25 teams and 85+ contests across ESPN networks and the ESPN App, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC  more