BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'American Idol' Scores 5.3 Million Total Viewers With Biggest Audience in Over 2 Months During Taylor Swift Night * * "American Idol" celebrated the music of Taylor Swift live on ABC and Disney+, ranking as the No. 1 entertainment program on the night among Total Viewers (5.34 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.42 rating), as the Top 7 put their own unique spin on   more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: (SEASON FINALE) Hearts and Flowers (5/7) * THURSDAY, MAY 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Hearts and Flowers" (918) (Season Finale) Logline: Following Athena's shooting, the 118 gathers at the hospital awaiting news. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the trafficking ring is determined to silence Athena and anyone who gets in his way for good. Stream   more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: (SEASON FINALE) Intrusive Thoughts (5/7) * THURSDAY, MAY 7 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Intrusive Thoughts" (118) (Season Finale) Logline: Blythe and Don's relationship is still on the rocks, then the 113 rush in when a Noah Cyrus sound check goes off the rails. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must b  more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Bad Girls (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/26) * THURSDAY, MAY 14 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Bad Girls" (114) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/26) Logline: Dixie and Blue feud over family loyalty, then Ryan suspects Sam is hiding a major secret but fears confronting her. Meanwhile, a face mask mishap hits an influencer's model as the   more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Small Potatoes (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26) * THURSDAY, MAY 14 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Small Potatoes" (113) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26) Logline: After saving a father and daughter from a cliffside crash, Taylor lands an invite to record with a Nashville idol, which leads her to consider how far she'll go for fame.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Americans Against Government Censorship issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * AAGC: Trump Attacks on Comey, ABC Part of Larger Agenda to Weaponize Government Against Perceived Enemies Today, the Trump Administration took further action to weaponize the government against opponents - with the second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and attacks by the FCC on Disney's ABC licenses following pre-recorded remarks by Jimmy Kimmel that caught  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Ahead of Miami Grand Prix, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Launches Ad Campaign Urging Formula 1 to End All Tobacco Sponsorships New ads highlight how Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco are using F1 to market addictive products to young fans * As Formula 1 returns to the U.S. for the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids today lau  more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Beach Blunders, Cats Vs. Dogs, and You're Busted! (5/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/8/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 17 8:01-9:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Beach Blunders, Cats Vs. Dogs, and You're Busted!" (3613) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/8/26) Logline: It's the 800th episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos." This week, furry   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615258 B2, initially filed June 21, 2024) developed by five inventors Rebecca Bever, Burbank, California; Sarah Y. Moon, Los Angeles, California; Erika Varis Doggett, Los Angeles, California; Bethany Harvey Frauenberger, Canyon Country, California; and Eric J. Avila, Los Angeles, California, for "Automated content transport security."  more

COUPVRAY, France, April 30 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * A celebration in Arendelle: An interview with the Directors and the Music Producer Since 29 March, visitors to World of Frozen have been invited to experience 'A celebration in Arendelle,' a daily ceremony where the beloved Frozen characters mark the Snowflower Festival aboard beautifully adorned boats. Francoise Baffioni, Matteo Borghi and Guillaume Coignard reflect on the creation of wh  more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [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 (5/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/8/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 17 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #6: Ray Romano, Mira Sorvino and Mo Rocca" (406) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/8/26) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebrity contestants  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on April 28, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith to Hospital System CEOs: The Prices You Charge Patients Are Borderline Extortion Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing with hospital system CEOs: As prepared for delivery. Good morning, and I would like to thank each of our witnesses for voluntarily a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Friedman Response to Trump Administration Forcing Early License Renewal for Disney/ABC Today, April 29, 2026 U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement on the FCC's decision to force an early renewal of broadcasting licenses for Disney/ABC, a blatant attempt at government retaliation. Rep. Friedman said: "The Trump Administration forcing Disney/ABC  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615403 B1, initially filed Oct. 31, 2024) developed by Alan Wong, Astoria, New York, for "Cross-format media consumption tracking."  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Culture: The Most Enduring Competitive Advantage * By any rational measure, competitive advantage has never been more fleeting. Technology is democratized. Technology is closing the gap between good and great execution. When nearly any product or service can be replicated and scaled, the question shifts from "How do we win today?" to "How do we keep winni  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 23 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line and Port of San Diego Extend Homeport Partnership Through At Least 2031, Doubling Annual Sailings Together SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Disney Cruise Line and the Port of San Diego today announced a new agreement through at least 2031, which will approximately double the number of Disney cruises out of San Diego each year. For guests, this means more opportunities to embark on magical v  more

COUPVRAY, France, April 27 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * May the 4th be with you on Star Wars(TM) Day May the 4th will soon be upon us, which can only mean one thing: the return of Star Wars(TM) Day to Disneyland(R) Paris. And this year, to celebrate the cinema release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, some limited-time galactic experiences* will be in Discoveryland** until 24th May. Cross paths with Star Wars(TM) Characters from both sides of the  more

COUPVRAY, France, April 30 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * World Wish Day 2026 80 sick children celebrate Frozen * Last weekend, 80 Make-A-Wish children from across Europe visited Disneyland Paris with their families. They enjoyed three magical days in both parks, celebrating World Wish Day and discovering the new World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World. Upon arriving at Disney Newport Bay Club on Friday, the families met up with Disney Vo  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FCC Regulation of Disfavored Speech Is Unconstitutional, Says ITIF * Following a report that the Federal Communications Commission will order early reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, released the following statement fro  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release: * * * FCC Targets Disney's Broadcast Licenses Days After President Trump Demands Kimmel's Firing * The Federal Communications Commission ordered Disney stations to submit their licenses for early renewal following President Trump's demand that ABC fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a joke delivered on his late-night show three days before an attempted assassination of President Trump. Public Knowledge   more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * FCC's Accelerated Review of ABC Broadcast Licensing Appears to be "Blatant Intimidation" in Retaliation for Jimmy Kimmel's Joke About the First Lady * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today criticized the Trump administration for what appears to be "blatant intimidation" in the FCC's ordering an   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * FCC's Brendan Carr Is Turning FCC Into State Censorship Bureau * The Open Markets Institute and the Center for Journalism and Liberty at Open Markets released the following statement condemning the Federal Communications Commission's politically motivated decision to order Disney, ABC and their television subsidiaries to file early license renewal applications - a move which comes as   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * Fed Stands Pat on Interest Rates Amidst "Uncertainty" * by Raymond J. Keating - It feels overused, but one understands why the word "uncertainty" is getting so much play these days. After all, considering a host of issues - from the Iran war to inflated prices, trade policies to upcoming elections and related policy implications - "uncertainty" is the right   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * FCC Chairman Carr's Threat to Pull ABC Broadcast Licenses Is an Unconstitutional Attack on Free Speech On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr issued an order to initiate early license reviews of all of ABC's broadcast station licenses. This extraordinary move follows calls by President Donald  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Hilary Duff tells class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are * Hilary Duff tells Northeastern class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are Singer and actor Hilary Duff and student speakers encouraged Northeastern graduates to find their voice and pursue their dreams on their own terms. By Cody Mello-Klein  For Northeastern University's class of 2026, commencement was "what dreams are mad  more

BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JAMIE LYNN SIGLER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, KEVIN McKIDD, JAFAAR JACKSON, JERRY O'CONNELL AND LINDSAY HUBBARD HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4-8 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 May 4-8. Monday, May 4 - JAMIE LYNN SIGLER dro  more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JELLY ROLL, JOHN MULANEY, STEVE CARELL, CAITRIONA BALFE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 4-8 * 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

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 25 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Kate Liszka wins coveted 2025-26 Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award Kate Liszka, professor of history and the Benson and Pamela Harer Fellow in Egyptology at CSUSB, is the recipient of Cal State San Bernardino's 2025-26 Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award in recognition of her distinguished academic research and cre  more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Warns that FCC Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Raises First Amendment Concerns After Trump Calls for Kimmel's Firing * WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to call for an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses, according to news reports, after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host J  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614090 B2, initially filed July 25, 2022) developed by Michael Abrams, Los Angeles, California, and Eric Haseltine, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, for "Modeling characters that interact with users as part of a character-as-a-service implementation."  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * National Small Business Week: Small Business by the Numbers * by Raymond J. Keating - National Small Business Week 2026 is May 3-9. Of course, SBE Council celebrates small business and entrepreneurship every day. We also commemorate the week that is set aside each year to recognize the contribution and importance of small businesses to the nation's economi  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern law experts on FCC challenging ABC stations' licenses The Commission has ordered the Disney-owned TV stations to file renewals ahead of schedule * * * CHICAGO -- The Federal Communications Commission issued an order today directing the eight ABC-affiliated television stations, owned by Disney, to file their broadcast license renewals head of schedule. The licenses were not due for r  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Chakraborty's remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement Dr. Goutam Chakraborty remembers the soft glow of the kerosene lamp in his childhood home. His father studied. Without sunlight or electricity, the lantern illuminated his handwritten notes. A survivor of the refugee crisis catalyzed by the 1947 Partition of India, Chakraborty's father ha  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by technology policy analyst Nicole Shekhovtsova: * * * Congress doesn't need to abandon the "actual knowledge" standard to keep kids safe online Broadening COPPA's "actual knowledge" standard would create legal uncertainty that pushes companies to increase privacy risks for everyone. * As Congress debates new legislation intended to protect kids online, it is considering changing a  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Calls out Trump Admin's Affordability Crisis for Harming Working Mothers and their Families * Click here to watch Rep. Salinas' full remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) heard from mothers about the strain of President Trump's affordability crisis and what it would mean for their families to cap child care at 7% of their income. Ahead   more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Million Dollar Offer: See Which Shark Makes a Million Dollar Offer for a Never-Before-Seen Idea! (5/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/26) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Million Dollar Offer: See Which Shark Makes a Million Dollar Offer for a Never-Before-Seen Idea!" (1715) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/26) Logline: Bold entrepreneur  more

BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Season Finale: Which Shark Will Get a Slice of a Unique Family Based Pizza Business? Plus an Update on Pete Davidson's Sock Company (5/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/26) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Season Finale: Which Shark Will Get a Slice of a Unique Family Based Pizza Business? Plus an Update on Pete Davidson's Sock Co  more

LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 20 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Majority of Americans, 54-26% View It as Good For Sports for Coaches And Athletes To Speak Out On Perceived Social Injustices * Majorities Remain Opposed to Transgender Athletes Competing with Those Who Share Their Gender Identity - But 20% Say They 'Don't Know' If Prompted * 62% Have Used a Streaming Service to Watch Sporting Events Over the Past Year; 52% Are Not Concern  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Top E&C Democrats Demand Accountability from Carr After Retaliation Against Disney for Jimmy Kimmel Joke Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr today condemning his ongoing attempts to chill speech and weaponize the agency against any criticism  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- W&P, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, won a federal contract award for $306,000 from the Department of Energy, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for highway, street, and bridge construction. Contract Award Number: 89243126CSC000215; ueiSAM: SKX7YFNJ6N51; NAICS Code: 237310; Product Service Code (PSC): Z2lb; Solicitation Number: 89243126RSC000170  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Wharton Center announces 25 events as part of 2026-27 season * Wharton Center's 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season invites audiences on an unforgettable journey featuring iconic stories and unforgettable voices. Subscription packages for Wharton Center's 45th anniversary Performing Arts Season went on sale at 8 a.m. April 29. "As we launch our 45th anniversary season, the 2026-2027 lineup reflects   more

BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Be of Service (5/5) * TUESDAY, MAY 5 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Be of Service" (418) (Season Finale) Logline: A missing college student ignites a frantic search that quickly reveals something far more dangerous than a simple abduction. As the team races to uncover the truth, Angie, on the brink of motherhood, heads to the hospital wit  more