BURBANK, California, June 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * "Disney Celebrates America" Ramps Up With A Phenomenal Lineup Of Experiences Ahead Of The Nation's 250th Anniversary * All-new details revealed for the 24-hour, multi-platform broadcast led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir featuring coverage across all 50 states, beginning July 3 through July 4. Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness, a two-hour p  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 10 Projects, 10 Solutions: Student Engineers Tackle Everyday Problems * A self-playing guitar. A sleep mask that analyzes sleep. TARS from Interstellar brought to life. And USC Makers' new robot mascot making its first appearance. This year, USC Makers presented 10 unique projects offering 10 solutions to everyday problems, built from scratch by 10 student  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Don Begins (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26) * THURSDAY, JUNE 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Don Begins" (111) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26) Logline: Flashbacks reveal how a devastating house fire reshaped Don's life, along with how he later met Dixie and Blythe. Meanwhile, the 113 responds to a cyclist pinned against a tree afte  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Hard Knox (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/26) * THURSDAY, JUNE 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Hard Knox" (112) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/26) Logline: Blythe scrambles to save her gala after the performer bails, leaving Dixie to step in. Meanwhile, Ryan and Samantha rescue a woman pushed off a cliff, and Dixie makes a surprising ad  more

SEATTLE, May 29 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Airlines brings spirit of friendship and adventure to the skies with new 'Toy Story 5' livery on Horizon Air Summary * Horizon Air, the regional carrier of Alaska Airlines, is bringing the next chapter of Disney and Pixar's iconic "Toy Story" franchise to the skies with a new livery inspired by the film's latest adventure. * The special livery commemorates Horizon's upcomin  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: That's Using Your Noggin, The Great Outdoors, and Copy Cats (6/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/26) * SUNDAY, JUNE 14 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "That's Using Your Noggin, The Great Outdoors, and Copy Cats" (3618) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/26) Logline: On an all-new episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos,  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Sepulvado: * * * Canada Is Picking Americans' Pockets to Save Its Dying TV Industry The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has effectively ruled that successful U.S. businesses do not contribute enough by merely offering services Canadians want--they must now support failing Canadian programming that would not survive without subsidies. On May 21, the CRTC announced a new ru  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645791 B2, initially filed Oct. 8, 2024) developed by five inventors Truong Tuan Nguyen, Renton, Washington; Christian Matthew Gustafson, Seattle, Washington; Daniel Micah Babb, Mukilteo, Washington; Kenneth William De Hoop, Huntsville, Alabama; and Danielle Kish, San Jose, California, for "Automated application security onboarding."  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24) * MONDAY, JUNE 15 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe" (1007) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey,  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24) * MONDAY, JUNE 15 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie" (1008) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the men and women of WWE face off; and later, W  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: The Rookie vs The Rookie: Feds and Lauren Lapkus vs June Diane Raphael (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/27/23) * MONDAY, JUNE 15 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "The Rookie vs The Rookie: Feds and Lauren Lapkus vs June Diane Raphael" (908) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/27/23) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the casts of "The Rookie" and  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Andrea Savage, Brian Austin Green and Cameron Heyward (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Andrea Savage, Brian Austin Green and Cameron Heyward" (615) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Andrea Savage, Brian Austin Green and Cameron Heyward to spin the worl  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Freddie Freeman, Kike Hernandez and Miguel Rojas (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Freddie Freeman, Kike Hernandez and Miguel Rojas" (611) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster to spin the world's most famous whe  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris and Jake Johnson (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris and Jake Johnson" (614) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris and Jake Johnson to spin the world's most famous wheel  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dan Bucatinsky and Nikki Bella (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dan Bucatinsky and Nikki Bella" (616) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dan Bucatinsky and Nikki Bella to spin the world's most fam  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Jordin Sparks, Scott Auckerman and Brett Gelman (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Jordin Sparks, Scott Auckerman and Brett Gelman" (620) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Jordin Sparks, Scott Auckerman and Brett Gelmanto spin the world's most famous whe  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Kelly McCreary, Billy Gardell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Kelly McCreary, Billy Gardell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis" (618) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Kelly McCreary, Billy Gardell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis to spin the w  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Kristen Kish, Action Bronson and Rashid Shaheed (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Kristen Kish, Action Bronson and Rashid Shaheed" (619) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Kristen Kish, Action Bronson and Rashid Shaheed to spin the world's most famous wh  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Michael Urie, Yvonne Orji and Hasan Minhaj (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Michael Urie, Yvonne Orji and Hasan Minhaj" (612) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Michael Urie, Yvonne Orji and Hasan Minhaj to spin the world's most famous wheel in hopes of  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster" (613) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster to spin the world's most famous wheel in ho  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Vanessa Lachey, Adam Conover and Simon Rex (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Vanessa Lachey, Adam Conover and Simon Rex" (617) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Vanessa Lachey, Adam Conover and Simon Rex to spin the world's most famous wheel in hopes of  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 2 -- The Colorado Symphony issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Symphony Presents Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra: The Night Blooms World Tour Beloved actor, musician, and jazz bandleader brings an unforgettable evening of music, charm, and improvisation to Boettcher Concert Hall on October 13, 2026. - The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to announce that acclaimed actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will brin  more

ALFRED, New York, June 4 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Composer, performer Gabriel Jenks to give world premiere at MostArts * The 2026 MostArts include will feature a new composition, "As Luck," featuring acclaimed composer and Alfred, NY, native Gabriel Jenks on banjo with the International MostArts Festival Orchestra conducted by Kathleen Horvath, performing Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 pm in Miller Theater on the Alfred University campus. Jenks, formerly kno  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-131): * * * On April 28, 2026, the Video Division of the Media Bureau issued an Order directing The Walt Disney Company, its American Broadcasting Company, and its subsidiaries (collectively, Disney's ABC) to file license renewals for all of their licensed TV stations (ABC Stations)./1 On May 28, 2026, Disney's ABC filed renewal applications for its eight television l  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following news: * * * Fifth Annual MPA Awards to Honor 'Hunger Games' Director, U.S. Legislators, and Egyptian Ministry of Interior MPA to Celebrate Francis Lawrence with MPA Creator Award, U.S. Senator Warnock and Kentucky Senate President Stivers with MPA Industry Champion Awards, and Egypt Internal Affairs Ministry with MPA Creative Protector Award - The Motion Picture Association (MPA) to  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: In The Driver's Seat (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) * SATURDAY, JUNE 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "In The Driver's Seat" (213) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline: The team investigates a late-night luxury car heist turned deadly, uncovering a complex web of details and multiple perpetrators. Meanwhile, Morgan has mixed feel  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: NPC (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26) * SATURDAY, JUNE 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "NPC" (211) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26) Logline: When a former esports champion is mysteriously murdered, both his gaming rival and a sushi chef are under suspicion. Time spent with Elliot unexpectedly provides Morgan with insights on the case. Kara  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The Faust and the Furious (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/3/26) * SATURDAY, JUNE 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "The Faust and the Furious" (212) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/3/26) Logline: Oz faces a deeply personal struggle when he discovers his late father's headstone was never ordered. Elsewhere, the team investigates the murder of a tech fo  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / Hatkin's interest in linear controls lands him a Bullseye * Brady Hatkin knows his way around a hockey arena. A roping arena? That's a different story. But the fact that the electrical engineering major is more comfortable on ice skates than on a quarter horse didn't keep Hatkin from being a major contributor to an award-winning project to create an autonomous tea  more

BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * LAVERNE COX, AMY ADAMS, QUESTLOVE, JODIE TURNER-SMITH AND COLMAN DOMINGO HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8-12 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 June 1-5. Monday, June 8 - LAVERNE COX swings by for a chat about her book, a  more

BURBANK, California, June 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MARCELLO HERNANDEZ TO HOST 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE' AT THE DAVID H. KOCH THEATER AT LINCOLN CENTER, AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. EDT ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * Media Credentials Request Form "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" will be hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Marcello Hernandez, who will bring h  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Motion Picture Association - Canada Statement on Government of Canada Announcement on the Online Streaming Act TORONTO - The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association - Canada (MPA-Canada) President and Managing Director Michele Austin: "Today's announcement acknowledges that the CRTC's proposed framework for investment obligations needs to change. We are e  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE World 2026: Where Agentic AI Meets Enterprise Scale * Leading global brands to share how agentic AI is transforming customer experience operations Hoboken, N.J., June 1, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced NiCE World 2026, taking place June 8-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Florida. NiCE World is for enterpri  more

PLANO, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 3 * The final day of Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit closed with two general session speakers who brought very different stories to the stage but shared a common thread: the power of software-driven engineering to unlock what wasn't possible before. From 3D-printing 40-foot boats to build  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 3 * Jay Rogers, CEO, Haddy The final day of Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit closed with two general session speakers who brought very different stories to the stage but shared a common thread: the power of software-driven engineering to unlo  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 [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: * * * Rep. Jim McGovern, Civil Society Press call: NBA Must End Emirates Partnership as UAE Fuels Genocide in Sudan * WASHINGTON-Congressman Jim McGovern and civil society and Sudanese activists held a press conference today calling on the NBA to end its partnersh  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's Mark J. Cramer to headline 'Clarinet & Confections' benefiting Bryan Symphony Orchestra education programs * Tennessee Tech University faculty member and acclaimed clarinetist Mark J. Cramer will headline "Clarinet & Confections," a special pay-what-you-can fundraiser supporting music education through the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, on Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. i  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TOM HANKS, COLMAN DOMINGO, OLIVIA RODRIGO, TIM ALLEN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JUNE 8-12 * 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