BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2026 PREMIERE DATES AND UNSCRIPTED RENEWALS * Today, ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro." Kicking off the summer is the three-hour primetime concert television special, " CMA Fest presented by SoFi,  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Dance Disasters, Stumblebums, and Playground Problems (5/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/22/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 24 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Dance Disasters, Stumblebums, and Playground Problems" (3614) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/22/26) Logline: Get ready to laugh out loud! It's a week full of playground problem  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes (5/17) (Season Finale) * SUNDAY, MAY 17 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes" (3622) (Season Finale) Logline: On the season finale of "AFV," the season's top two winners battle it out for a Disney Cruise Line   more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 916 (Grand Finale) (5/11) * MONDAY, MAY 11 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "916 (Grand Finale)" (916) (Season Finale) Logline: The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Alicia Keys serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars. Stream  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As tourism surges in Florida, a CEO spotlights career pathways for students -- starting at UF * Florida welcomed a record 143.3 million visitors to its beaches, theme parks and influencer-inspired destinations last year, reinforcing tourism as one of the state's largest economic drivers. For every dollar spent by a visitor, 99 cents stays in Florida's economy, with 59 cents going toward wages. Knowing t  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 6 -- Australia Post, a government-owned corporation that provides postal services, issued the following news release: * * * Bluey is back at Australia Post - for real life Dust off your coin purses Bluey fans - Bluey is back at Australia Post with the very first $2 Bluey Dollarbuck coin collection. Struck by the Royal Australian Mint in partnership with BBC Studios, the first-of-their-kind $2 coins feature Bluey alongside her family and friends. The fun and charming  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Built Different: How a Lima Factory Girl Earned Her Viterbi Degree * Maria Minaya Astola was four years old the first time a machine drew blood. She had been pretending to be one of the workers -the way she always did when the plastic bag factory fell quiet. Her parents, immigrants from the small Andean town of Cajatambo in Peru, had a New Year's tradition   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Colleagues Demand FCC Rescind Order for Early License Renewals to Disney Following Trump's Latest Attacks on Broadcasters * U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Se  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [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 (5/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/25) * MONDAY, MAY 18 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 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 an  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Joey McIntyre, Retta, Oliver Hudson (5/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/25) * MONDAY, MAY 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Joey McIntyre, Retta, Oliver Hudson" (604) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes author and actor Retta, singe  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Kathy Hilton, Rick Ross and Riki Lindhome (5/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/16/26) * MONDAY, MAY 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Kathy Hilton, Rick Ross and Riki Lindhome" (610) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/16/26) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Kathy Hilton, Rick  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., Gainesville, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12617757 B2, initially filed Oct. 29, 2020) developed by Matthew David Disney, Jupiter, Florida, and Jessica L. Childs-Disney, Jupiter, Florida, for "Compounds and modules for inhibition of pre-miR-21 and their use in treatment of certain cancers."  more

COUPVRAY, France, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Discovering Disneyland Paris with a Guide or Assistance Dog * Follow Theo's and his guide dog Uno as they explore the Disney Parks. Focused on accessibility since its opening in 1992, the destination welcomes more and more guests with disabilities or specific needs each year. In 2024 alone, more than 230,000 access cards were issued through the MagicALL progra  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ABC Learns from Past Mistakes, Takes Stronger Stance Against Carr and Trump's Censorship Campaign In a filing made public on Friday, ABC accused Federal Communications Commission regulators of violating its free-speech rights and called out FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for attempting to punish the broadcaster for airing political  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU confers honorary degree on alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely, who urges graduates to 'invest in you' * Florida State University awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely during spring commencement Friday, recognizing a career built on instinct, persistence and a willingness to do things differently. When Blakely took the stage, she didn't dwell on suc  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Second Sunday (5/12) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/31/26) * TUESDAY, MAY 12 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Second Sunday" (217) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/31/26) Logline: Wagner joins Morgan and the team on a hunt for the crew behind a series of heists ripping through elite private vaults -only to uncover a far more dangerous endgame: a looming c  more

BURBANK, California, May 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JIMMY KIMMEL, GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ, JOHN LEGUIZAMO, ALFONSO RIBEIRO, GEENA DAVIS AND NICK LACHEY HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 11-15 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 11-15. Monday, May 11 -JIMMY KIMMEL and GUILLERMO R  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * JOHN WILLIAMS COMPOSES NEW FANFARE "BRAVO GUSTAVO!" FOR THE UPCOMING GUSTAVO DUDAMEL: CELEBRATING THE MUSICIANS OF THE LA PHIL CONCERT ON JUNE 4, 2026 World-renowned composer honors Gustavo Dudamel and the musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with a special new work * The LA Phil today announced a special addition to its June 4 program, Gustavo Dudamel: Ce  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University celebrates one of largest graduating classes in school history with over 1,000 May graduates Saturday, May 2 was an exciting day for the Lipscomb University community as degrees were conferred to over 1,000 students, marking the completion of their academic journey across two ceremonies on Saturday, May 2 in front of family, friends, faculty and staff in a packed Allen Arena. The day began  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Demand FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC * Senators call for FCC's order for early license renewals to Disney be rescinded Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Commerce Committ  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Demand FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC * Senators call for FCC's order for early license renewals to Disney be rescinded Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Commerce Committ  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Markey, Cantwell, Schumer, Lujan Demand FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC Call for FCC's order for early license renewals to Disney be rescinded * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, along with Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Lujan Demand FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC * Call for FCC's order for early license renewals to Disney be rescinded Letter Text (PDF) Washington (May 7, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Commerce Committee Ranking Membe  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Dr. Mark Penning Named Director of North Carolina Zoo The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Penning as the new director of the North Carolina Zoo. Dr. Penning recently announced his retirement as vice president of animals, science, and environment for Disney Experiences, par  more

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Pilot (5/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) TUESDAY, MAY 19  8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline : Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. Stream   more

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: The Needle and the Damage Done (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26) * TUESDAY, MAY 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "The Needle and the Damage Done" (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26) Logline : R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son. Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on p  more

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (5/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) * TUESDAY, MAY 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) Logline : Wish enlists R.J.'s help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder. Stream episodes next day on Hu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Friedman, Chu, Correa Lead Press Conference Fighting Back Against FCC's Weaponization of Regulatory Power to Silence Critics LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, May 6, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30), led a rally with Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Lou Correa (CA-46) to fight back against the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision forcing early license renewals for Disn  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health named to Fortune's list fourth year in a row * For the fourth consecutive year, Fortune has named Sanford Health to its list of " America's Most Innovative Companies." The 2026 list recognizes 300 U.S.-based companies for leadership in fostering creativity, advancing technology and driving transformational change.  Sanford Health is the only company headquarter  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SEASON FINALE - America's Funniest Home Videos: Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes (5/17) * SUNDAY, MAY 17 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes" (3622) (Season Finale) Logline: On the season finale of "AFV," the season's top two winners battle it out for a Disney Cruise Line vaca  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: History Is Made: Allison Ellsworth Returns (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "History Is Made: Allison Ellsworth Returns" (1705) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) Logline: The Sharks are presented with business ventures that include on-the-go snacking olives, a line of stylish labor gowns and ma  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark" (1704) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) Logline: Business owners present the Sharks with investment opportunities including gear for female fighters, an at-home sprout   more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Star Wars: The Force Awakens (5/24) * SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Logline: Thirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life -and possibly save the galaxy. (TV-PG, V)   more

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * STEVE CARELL, JELLY ROLL, SHARON STONE, JOHN MULANEY, GOLDIE HAWN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 11-15 * 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,   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619962 B2, initially filed May 31, 2023) developed by Jokton Mishael Strealy, Valdosta, Georgia, for "Systems and methods to generate a digital asset on a temporary wallet and transfer the digital asset to a permanent digital wallet."  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host! (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host!" (107) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26) Logline: Nate Bargatze hosts a new game show where contestants answer trivia about average Americans for a c  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 14 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Two to receive SUNY honorary degree and deliver address at 154th Commencement celebration * Buffalo State University will bestow a SUNY honorary degree on two notable individuals who will address the Class of 2026 during the university's 154th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. Bobbie Chase, comics and graphic novel publishing executive, will deliver the Comm  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 5 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham named leading Russell Group university for work experience * The University of Nottingham has been named as one of the UK's leading universities for work experience, as rated by students, ranking third overall in the HigheriN Best Universities for Work Experience 2026-27 and emerging as the highest-ranked Russell Group university. The recognition reflects a sustained,  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Lujan in Demanding FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senator Ben Ray Luja  more