BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'High Potential' Shoots to Six-Week High With Season Two Finale * Series photos are available here. * "High Potential" shot to a six-week high with its suspenseful Season 2 finale, scoring huge, triple-digit multiplatform growth with 69 million Total Viewers (+137%; vs. 5.36 million in Live+Same Day) and a 2.04 rating among Adults 18-49 (+716%; vs. 0.25 ra  more

BURBANK, California, April 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: I Got You Babe (4/30) THURSDAY, APRIL 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "I Got You Babe" (917) Logline: Buck is faced with his past after an electrical emergency call. Meanwhile, Maddie learns to navigate her working relationships now that she has become a supervisor. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://ww  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Acclaimed musician and volunteer, Mary-Mitchell Campbell '96, to keynote Commencement * Mary-Mitchell Campbell '96 will return to her alma mater this spring to deliver the keynote address at Furman University's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9. An accomplished musician, conductor and educator, Campbell has built a dynamic career that spans Broadway, television and symphonic performance. She e  more

NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * The Ad Council Elects 22 Members to Its Board of Directors * NEW YORK ( April 21, 2026) - The Ad Council, the nonprofit behind many of America's most impactful communications programs that inspire action and accelerate social change, elected 22 members to its Board of Directors yesterday at its biannual Board meeting. Chaired by Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Comp  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12606292 B2, initially filed Jan. 5, 2024) developed by three inventors Clifford W. Wong, Burbank, California; Michael P. Goslin, Los Angeles, California; and Stephen A. Thornton, Redondo Beach, California, for "Airframe of a volitant body."  more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Sleep Snafus and That Was Not on My Bingo Card (5/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/1/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 10 8:01-9:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Sleep Snafus and That Was Not on My Bingo Card" (3612) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/1/26) Logline: It's a fun-filled episode, featuring pint-sized meltdowns, bedtime blunders and   more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Summer Snafus, Birthday Blunders, and Second Guy Bites It (5/10) * SUNDAY, MAY 10 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Summer Snafus, Birthday Blunders, and Second Guy Bites It" (3621) Logline: This week, 10 of the season's biggest winners vie for a $100,000 cash prize. Hilarious highlights include birthd  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol) (4/27) * MONDAY, APRIL 27 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)" (914) Logline: The Top 7 celebrate Taylor Swift's chart-topping hits and defining eras as America votes live to reveal the Top 5. Plus, a salute to California's biggest artists.   more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS) (5/4) * MONDAY, MAY 4 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS)" (915) Logline: At the "American Idol" 20th high school reunion, fan-favorite Idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests, return as "Dancing with the Stars" pros bring some ballroom  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ANNE HATHAWAY, EMILY BLUNT, WILMER VALDERRAMA, STANLEY TUCCI AND MATTHEW RHYS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 27-MAY 1 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 April 2-May 1. Monday, April 27 - ANNE HATHAWAY chats about 20th  more

BURBANK, California, April 24 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ANTHONY ANDERSON, KEKE PALMER, GOLDIE HAWN, MERYL STREEP AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 27-MAY 1 * 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, a  more

HAMILTON, New York, April 20 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend Inspires Colgate Community * Colgate University hosted its annual Arts, Creativity, and Innovation (ACI) Weekend, a celebration of the creative process and imaginative thinking across all disciplines, April 10-11. The weekend honored the spirit of the Middle Campus Initiative -a cornerstone of Colgate's Third-Century Plan. The community engaged in a robust schedule of  more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #5: Robin Thede, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/1/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 10 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #5: Robin Thede, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho" (405) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/1/26) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebr  more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #6: Ray Romano, Mira Sorvino and Mo Rocca (5/8) * FRIDAY, MAY 8 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #6: Ray Romano, Mira Sorvino and Mo Rocca" (406) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebrity contestants competing for a charity of their choice, "Celebrity J  more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [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 (5/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/25) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Big Sean, Tori Kelly and 2 Chainz" (606) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/25) Logline: Take a note! "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, gets in good rhythm, welcom  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * College of the Arts graduates mark their achievements through "Medallion Awards: A Celebration of Excellence" * On Wednesday, April 29, the College of the Arts will recognize 11 graduating seniors for their exceptional artistic and academic achievements during "Medallion Awards: A Celebration of Excellence." The Medallion Awards represent the highest honors presented to soon-to-be graduates for superior pe  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DANCING WITH THE STARS' EXPANDS HIT FRANCHISE WITH A NEW COMPETITION SERIES, 'DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE NEXT PRO,' COMING TO ABC AND HULU * * Dancing with the Stars" expands its hit franchise with a new competition series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," coming to ABC and Hulu. * The series will premiere July 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, wi  more

COUPVRAY, France, April 24 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Disneyland Paris Decorates GHEF Pediatric Ward The pediatric wards at the Grand Hopital de l'Est Francilien in Jossigny have been transformed with new decor designed by Disneyland Paris, created especially with children in mind. Since 2023, the pediatric emergency unit has featured Disney-themed wall decorations, and on April 23, the pediatric ward's new decor was also unveiled by Natacha  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Bridge over Troubled Water (5/7) (Season Finale) * THURSDAY, MAY 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Bridge over Troubled Water" (2218) (Season Finale) Logline : After a catastrophic bridge collapse sends dozens of victims to Grey Sloan, the hospital activates its full disaster response as they race to treat a surge of critically i  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Through the Fire (4/30) * THURSDAY, APRIL 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Through the Fire" (2217) Logline : A Station 19 firefighter lands in the ER for severe burn treatment, and the team treats an elderly patient impaled by an art structure. A Fox Foundation innovation competition reunites Meredith and Bailey. (TV-14, S)   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on April 21, 2026, at the markup of the fiscal 2027 financial services and general government funding bill: * * * Thank you Chairman Cole and Chairman Joyce. And I want to start here today, by speaking for a moment about my friend the Ranking Member, Mr. Hoyer. I have served with Steny Hoyer since my first day in office. Throughout it all he has been   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * DAVID BYRNE'S WHO IS THE SKY? COMES TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL AUGUST 28 & 29 Single-Show Tickets for Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season on Sale Tuesday, May 5, at 10AM * The LA Phil today announces an addition to the Hollywood Bowl 2026 season: David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? for two nights only, Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, at 8PM. The Hollywood Bowl sh  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609044 B2, initially filed July 8, 2022) developed by four inventors Anna T. Wolfe, San Francisco, California; Alexandra Hernandez, San Diego, California; Anthony M. Accardo, Los Angeles, California; and Shelly Henling, Pasadena, California, for "Machine learning model-guided training and development."  more

FULLERTON, California, April 23 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Media Scholar Cynthia King Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award * Cynthia King's teaching excellence "does not end at the classroom door, it reverberates through the careers and lives of the people she teaches," said two-time Cal State Fullerton alum Bayla Gomberg. "Few educators have the ability to shape a student's journey across every stage of academic development; Dr. Kin  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following statement: * * * Refugees International Calls for Action: New Evidence of United Arab Emirates Fueling Genocide in Sudan * Statement from Refugees International Director for Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Daniel P. Sullivan : "Refugees International calls for immediat  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Freshman Imaging Project brings historic artifacts to new dimension First-year students create interactive 3D and 2D replicas of a cuneiform tablet and papyrus * For first-year imaging science and motion picture science students, the Freshman Imaging Project gives immediate hands-on, collaborative experience as they start their college careers at RIT. The class is tasked every year w  more

SEOUL, South Korea, April 22 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on April 21, 2026: * * * Samsung Announces Global Galaxy S26 Ultra Collaboration for the Release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Theaters Global marketing campaign launches with custom content featuring Helen J. Shen Samsung brings the first ever Runway Cam #withGalaxy to The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere showcasing the pro-grade camera on t  more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Good Hang!: Mark Cuban's Back with an Exciting Update. Plus, Will a Picture-Hanging Invention Hook a Shark? (5/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/25/26) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Good Hang!: Mark Cuban's Back with an Exciting Update. Plus, Will a Picture-Hanging Invention Hook a Shark?" (1714) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/25/26) Log  more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Shark ATTACK: The Sharks Battle Over a Game-Changer Product for Athletes. WHO WINS? (5/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/8/26) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Shark ATTACK: The Sharks Battle Over a Game-Changer Product for Athletes. WHO WINS?" (1716) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/8/26) Logline: Forward-thinking founders present the Shark  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ joins coalition urging WHCA to defend press freedom at annual dinner * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of journalists, journalism organizations and free expression groups in a petition to the White House Correspondents' Association, its officers, board of directors and members. The coalition urges the association to use the platform of it  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 21 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands A majority of Americans say athletes, coaches and other figures in professional sports speaking out against what they believe are social injustices is good for sports, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Com  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608421 B2, initially filed Sept. 13, 2023) developed by three inventors Michael Becker, Paulsbo, Washington; Nicholas Maggio, Pittsford, New York; and Mark R. Mine, Santa Clarita, California, for "System and method for large asset deployment for extended reality devices."  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 21 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * The Black Alumni of Pratt Connects Students with One-on-One Mentorship * Bringing their resumes, portfolios, and laptops, Pratt students recently met with alumni and other established professionals for CareerConnect, an annual event on campus hosted by The Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP), with support from the Center   more

BURBANK, California, April 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Bandit (5/4) (Season Finale) * MONDAY, MAY 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "The Bandit" (818) (Season Finale) Logline: The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy's leadership is tested; Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to balance duty and family. Stream   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Lily Turner leaves her mark through advocacy for special needs patients As a student in the School of Dentistry, Turner has spearheaded efforts to improve the dental care experience for patients who might find treatment particularly difficult and stressful. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry For many patients, a trip to the dentist is routine. But for individuals with sens  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Where'd You Come From, Little Angel? (4/28) * TUESDAY, APRIL 28 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Where'd You Come From, Little Angel?" (417) Logline: Will and the team investigate a string of murders, uncovering a case far from ordinary. Alone and grieving, Will faces a peril that leaves every breath a race against time. Stream episodes n  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * World's Largest Computing Association Announces ACM AI Leadership Summit - August 2026 Eminent Roster of Participants to Include ACM A.M. Turing Award Laureates * ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has announced the ACM AI Leadership Summit, bringing together researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to explore how AI can b  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'This Land is Your Land': A historian's road trip across America For a new book, Yale historian Beverly Gage explores 250 years of American history by traveling to 300 historical sites in 19 states across the U.S. By Lisa Prevost Beverly Gage grew up just outside of Philadelphia in the suburbs of Delaware County, known as Delco. Throughout her 1970s childhood, she visited Independence Hall, the Philadelp  more