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Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flights
Read full article: Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flightsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks.”.
Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promo
Read full article: Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promoNBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop culture and celebrity appeal to generate momentum ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games in Italy next year.
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf
Read full article: More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalfFour House Democrats are visiting El Salvador in a bid to support Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man whom the Trump administration deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison.
NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games
Read full article: NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter GamesThe IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games.
At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon — and wonders about its future
Read full article: At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon — and wonders about its futureIn a feast of special programming, NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.
'Saturday Night Live' plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who's coming and how to watch
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who's coming and how to watchThe 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday.
Mike Tirico will be lead play-by-play announcer when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
Read full article: Mike Tirico will be lead play-by-play announcer when NBC begins its NBA coverage next seasonMike Tirico has been selected as NBC’s lead play-by-play announcer when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season.
NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock
Read full article: NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on PeacockNBC Sports makes its first foray into doing an NFL alternate broadcast on Saturday when it puts the matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs into the realm of the Madden video game universe.
Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview
Read full article: Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interviewJay-Z’s lawyers are asking a judge to speedily extract the rapper from a lawsuit in which a woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs when she was 13.
Vito the pug crowned best in show at National Dog Show competition
Read full article: Vito the pug crowned best in show at National Dog Show competitionThe most prominent tradition on Thanksgiving Day is watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, followed by the National Dog Show, which has been a beloved Thanksgiving tradition for millions over the past two decades. For the first time in twenty years, a pug named Vito won Best in Show in the 92nd National Dog Show, presented by Purina and hosted by NBC—Peacock.
Republicans push back against Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is compromised
Read full article: Republicans push back against Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is compromisedRepublican lawmakers are pushing back against criticism from some Democrats that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and a meeting with an ally of that country.
Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta
Read full article: Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in AtlantaLil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello are gearing up to make their presence felt in a festive concert series leading up to college football’s national championship game.
Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' show
Read full article: Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' showVeteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a_m_ to 9 a_m_ hours of “Today.”.
'SNL' 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020
Read full article: 'SNL' 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock.
Maya Rudolph as Harris and Dana Carvey as Biden open the 50th season of 'Saturday Night Live'
Read full article: Maya Rudolph as Harris and Dana Carvey as Biden open the 50th season of 'Saturday Night Live'Maya Rudolph playing Vice President Kamala Harris has led a parade of returning cast members at the opening of the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live.”.
NFL averaged 21 million viewers per game for opening week, its highest on record
Read full article: NFL averaged 21 million viewers per game for opening week, its highest on recordThe NFL averaged 21.0 million viewers per game during the league’s opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record.
Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment with no specifics on how his plan would work
Read full article: Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment with no specifics on how his plan would workFormer President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for families.
Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
Read full article: Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many facesSimone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium.
Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."
Read full article: Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."NBC announcer Leigh Diffey said “I got it wrong” on his botched Paris Olympics call that incorrectly identified Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as winner of the 100 meters.
US viewers' Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone Biles
Read full article: US viewers' Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone BilesOn the heels of low ratings for the coronavirus pandemic-marred Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Paris may not do much better among U.S. viewers.
NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon
Read full article: NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and AmazonThe NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros.
NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights deals
Read full article: NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights dealsThe NBA’s Board of Governors approved the league’s next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be worth about $76 billion.
NBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
Read full article: NBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source saysThe NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come.
SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone Biles
Read full article: SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone BilesSZA might be known for hit songs like “Kill Bill” and “Snooze,” but the R&B star unveiled another impressive skill beyond music that drew high praise from gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Florida’s A1A to be designated ‘Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway’ after Gov. DeSantis signs bill
Read full article: Florida’s A1A to be designated ‘Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway’ after Gov. DeSantis signs billOn Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will designate portions of State Road A1A, which runs from Key West to Northeast Florida, as the “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.”
Lyles and Snoop help NBC post best track trials ratings in 12 years
Read full article: Lyles and Snoop help NBC post best track trials ratings in 12 yearsThe combination of Noah Lyles, Snoop Dogg and 16-year-old Quincy Wilson running for a spot in the Olympics lifted NBC to its largest audience for the U.S. track trials since 2012, according to Nielsen.
Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B
Read full article: Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi BNBC has partnered with several entertainers and non-Olympic athletes like Megan Thee Stallion, Dolly Parton and Peyton Manning to promote the Paris Games this summer.
White House Easter egg roll draws a huge crowd after storm-delayed start
Read full article: White House Easter egg roll draws a huge crowd after storm-delayed startA huge crowd descended on the White House lawn for the start of this year's Easter egg roll, after the event was delayed by thunder and lightning for about 90 minutes.
Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game on Peacock sets streaming record with average of 23 million viewers
Read full article: Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game on Peacock sets streaming record with average of 23 million viewersSaturday night’s AFC wild-card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on Peacock set a record for the most-watched event on a streaming service.
Playoff game behind a Peacock paywall is a new frontier in NFL's embrace of streaming
Read full article: Playoff game behind a Peacock paywall is a new frontier in NFL's embrace of streamingThe quarterback matchup between Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes isn’t the only major storyline going into their AFC wild card game.
What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'
Read full article: What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Dan Levy's directorial debut, the return of NBC's rebooted “Night Court” for its second season and new game shows on Fox.
Saturday night's Bills-Chargers game on Peacock will not have commercials during fourth quarter
Read full article: Saturday night's Bills-Chargers game on Peacock will not have commercials during fourth quarterSaturday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers already carried significance as the first NFL game to be exclusively streamed on Peacock.
Golden Globes find new home at CBS after years of scandal
Read full article: Golden Globes find new home at CBS after years of scandalThe Golden Globes have found a new broadcast home at CBS after the troubled awards show lost its longtime home at NBC and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved after years of scandal.
Lester Holt, Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt to moderate third GOP presidential debate Nov. 8 on NBC
Read full article: Lester Holt, Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt to moderate third GOP presidential debate Nov. 8 on NBC“NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, ”Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker and Salem Radio Network morning host Hugh Hewitt will moderate the third Republican presidential debate.
IndyCar to return to Milwaukee Mile in 2024. Texas off schedule for first time since 1997 season
Read full article: IndyCar to return to Milwaukee Mile in 2024. Texas off schedule for first time since 1997 seasonIndyCar will return to the Milwaukee Mile next season and Texas Motor Speedway is off the calendar for the first time since 1997 in the 2024 schedule.
What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
Read full article: What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returnsThis week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of “The Bachelor” starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans
Read full article: Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key RepublicansDonald Trump is facing political blowback from within his party for his comments about abortion.
Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US Capitol
Read full article: Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US CapitolFormer President Donald Trump repeatedly declined in an interview aired Sunday to answer questions about whether he watched the Capitol riot unfold on television.
904 native Madison Hughes performing The National Anthem at JAGS Teal Out Game!
Read full article: 904 native Madison Hughes performing The National Anthem at JAGS Teal Out Game!Madison has been making headlines nationally since her debut on NBC’s The Voice and now she is back again to show her support for the 9041 She’ll be singing the National Anthem at the JAGS Teal Out show this Sunday.Locals will also have the opportunity to The Madison Hughes Band and Katie O at Underbelly for the Jags After Party!
James Spader bids farewell to an intriguing criminal mastermind as 'The Blacklist' finale approaches
Read full article: James Spader bids farewell to an intriguing criminal mastermind as 'The Blacklist' finale approachesRaymond “Red” Reddington is finally hanging up his famous black fedora and — fitting for a manipulative genius — he’s doing it on his own terms.
In the dark: Wyndham Clark criticizes late start for US Open's 3rd round
Read full article: In the dark: Wyndham Clark criticizes late start for US Open's 3rd roundU.S. Open co-leader Wyndham Clark criticized NBC's decision to put Saturday's third round in a late broadcast window that forced the final competitors to finish their rounds around sunset.
Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen Welker
Read full article: Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen WelkerChuck Todd says he's leaving “Meet the Press” after a tumultuous near-decade of moderating the NBC political panel show and will be replaced by Kristen Welker.
Television's biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?
Read full article: Television's biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?The week in May when ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox traditionally unveiled programming plans in glitzy presentations to advertisers has always spoken to the networks' power over popular culture.
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
Read full article: Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming serviceThe NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time.
Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process
Read full article: Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule processAaron Rodgers nearly upended the NFL schedule two years ago when he told some within the Green Bay Packers organization that he didn’t want to return to the team.
Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay
Read full article: Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better payThe first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that is leading most late-night shows to air reruns.
Golden Globes telecast draws near-record low audience
Read full article: Golden Globes telecast draws near-record low audienceNBC’s telecast for the 80th Golden Globes on Tuesday averaged a near-record low of 6.25 million viewers, the second-smallest audience for the annual ceremony, and only slightly better than the viewership garnered by the Globes press conference held during the 2008 writers’ strike.
LA taps hotel rooms as estimated 40,000 people live homeless
Read full article: LA taps hotel rooms as estimated 40,000 people live homelessLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told NBC's “Meet the Press” that her administration will start moving homeless people off streets and into motel rooms through a new program that launches Tuesday.
Jerrod Carmichael to host Golden Globes as it returns to NBC
Read full article: Jerrod Carmichael to host Golden Globes as it returns to NBCComedian Jerrod Carmichael will host next month’s Golden Globe Awards, presiding over a boozy celebration of TV and film that is trying to make a comeback after being knocked off the air by scandal.
New this week: Radcliffe gets weird, 'Causeway' and Phoenix
Read full article: New this week: Radcliffe gets weird, 'Causeway' and PhoenixThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Phoenix, Daniel Radcliffe takes on “Weird Al” Yankovic on film and George Lopez’ returns to sitcoms in “Lopez vs.
Nielsen, Amazon Prime spar over who really watches football
Read full article: Nielsen, Amazon Prime spar over who really watches footballIf you ask the Nielsen company, 7.8 million people watched last Thursday's football game between New Orleans and Arizona, most of them streaming it on Amazon Prime.
Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy
Read full article: Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacyAs often happens, NBC's ‘Sunday Night Football’ game won the week's rating competition, but the Chicago-Green Bay game had a tough battle with the revamped “Monday Night Football” game.
Golden Globes to return to NBC in January after year off-air
Read full article: Golden Globes to return to NBC in January after year off-airAfter a year spent off air, the Golden Globe Awards are returning to NBC in January, when the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association will seek a primetime comeback.
B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts
Read full article: B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contractsThe Big Ten has announced its new, seven-year media rights deal with Fox, NBC and CBS that is believed to be the richest ever struck with a college sports conference.
Felipe Esparza joins us on River City Live
Read full article: Felipe Esparza joins us on River City LiveFelipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”.
Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'
Read full article: Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, like “This Is Us” and “black-ish” walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history.