Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton Also Return as Coaches on Four-Time Emmy Award-Winning Hit Series UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Oct. 7, 2019 – Multi-platinum Grammy and Golden Globe Award-nominated recording artist, actor and award-winning songwriter Nick Jonas will…
By: TONI MILES, WXXV NEWS 25 TODAY MORNING NEWS MANAGER Working in the news business for more than 25 years now, I’ve seen first-hand how tragedy strikes indiscriminately-on any given Tuesday, or a leisurely Sunday afternoon, when a parent crumbles amidst…
Lee Wins $1 Million Grand Prize and Will Headline “America’s Got Talent Live” Stage Show Nov. 7-10 at the Paris Theater at Paris Las Vegas UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Sept. 18, 2019 – The votes are in and America has chosen…
NBC’S ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ CONCLUDES SEASON 14 WITH STAR-STUDDED GUEST PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING CHER, BILLY RAY CYRUS, MACKLEMORE, LEONA LEWIS, OZUNA, KYGO, LANG LANG AND AEW WRESTLER CHRIS JERICHO Additional Results Show Performances Will Include “America’s Got Talent” Judge Julianne Hough,…
Last night, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE came to a sensational season ending when Bailey Munoz was named the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. Bailey Munoz, 19, from Las Vegas, NV, received the most votes…
Nine-Year Veteran Known as “The Real-Life Ninja” Becomes the Second Winner in the Show’s History and the Third Person Ever to Conquer the World’s Toughest Obstacle Course UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Sept. 16, 2019 – Drew Drechsel of Hamden, Conn.,…
Ten-time Grammy Award winner and record-breaking global pop icon Taylor Swift will serve as the Mega Mentor on Season 17 of NBC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.” Coaches John Legend and Blake Shelton made the announcement on…
One of the Most Honored and Socially Relevant Series in TV History to Say Goodbye After Upcoming 2020 Season UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 25, 2019 – “Will & Grace,” one of NBC’s most beloved comedy series of all time,…
Producing and Writing Teams Announced as Singh Readies for Her Late Night Debut UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 25, 2019 – One of the most anticipated launches on linear and digital for the fall season readies for takeoff when NBC’s…
Pop Alternative Artist Earned America’s Top Vote as a Member of Team Legend Coach John Legend Takes the “Voice” Crown in His Inaugural Season UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 21, 2019 —Maelyn Jarmon, a 26-year-old artist originally from Frisco, Texas,…
FOUR NEW COMEDIES AND SIX NEW DRAMAS JOIN LINEUP ANIMATED COMEDY “BLESS THE HARTS,” FROM EMMY AWARD WINNER EMILY SPIVEY, AND FEATURING THE VOICES OF KRISTEN WIIG, MAYA RUDOLPH, JILLIAN BELL AND IKE BARINHOLTZ, TO PREMIERE SUNDAYS, USHERING IN NEW ERA…
NBC BUILDS ON WINNING LINEUP WITH STRONG INVESTMENTS IN RETURNING HITS, DOMINANT ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING, ADDICTIVE NEW DRAMAS, A RENEWED FOCUS ON COMEDY AND HOMECOMINGS FOR BIG NBC STARS Monday: “The Voice,” #1 in Its Timeslot, Returns With Kelly Clarkson, John…
Hit Documentary Series Produced by Ancestry® and Shed Media Returns with All New Episodes UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – May 6, 2019 – The Emmy Award-winning documentary series “Who Do You Think You Are?” returns to celebrate all new journeys…
Six-Episode Event Series Stars Original “Beverly Hills, 90210” Cast Members Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling BH90210, the highly anticipated new six-episode event series, will premiere Wednesday, Aug. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM…
For the First Time in “Voice” History, Coaches Will Select Artists from Their Team in Real Time to Compete Live Against Artists from Other Teams In Another Unprecedented First, Coaches Could Enter Top 24 Live Show with Uneven Teams as…
Singh Blazes Trail Taking Over 1:35 A.M. Telecast as Host of Program Featuring Interviews and Comedy Sketches UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – March 14, 2019 – NBC, which has been television’s late-night leader for more than 60 years, is adding to…
Original “Beverly Hills, 90210” Cast Members Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling to Reunite in Iconic Show’s Return Home Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori…
Long Beach taking on Harrison Central on the diamond, first game of the season for both teams. Red Rebels wins 3-2.
Lim Earns Title of First-Ever World Champion on New Winter Edition of TV’s #1 Alternative Series UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Feb. 18, 2019 – The elite group of superfans representing all 50 states have voted and magician Shin Lim has…
NBC has just announced that Carson Daly has decided to step away from his 1:30 a.m. show “Last Call with Carson Daly” to concentrate on his duties as host of the Orange Room on “Today,” host and producer on “The…
Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel Return to the Supercharged Judges Panel as America’s Top Variety Competition Series Uncovers the Most Unique and Undiscovered Performers UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Feb. 11, 2019 – NBC’s unrivaled and beloved summer sensation “America’s Got…
Young Female Country Artist Earned America’s Top Vote as a Member of Team Kelly Coach Kelly Clarkson Takes the Crown for the Second Season in a Row UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Dec. 18, 2018 — Chevel Shepherd, a 16-year-old female…
Fur-ever Homes for the Holidays Considering putting a new pet under the tree this Christmas? The need for adoptive families is definitely great at local animal shelters (the Jackson County Animal Shelter reports an overwhelming intake of 150 new animals…
The weekly stat lines of our News 25 Student Athlete of the Week are hard to comprehend. Poplarville running back Chase Shears has only 63 carries on the season, but 19 of those have gone for touchdowns. The standout junior…
Three-Hour Parade Airs Live at 9 a.m. (All Time Zones) With an Encore Presentation Set for 2-5 p.m. NEW YORK – Nov. 1, 2018 – A spectacle like no other awaits millions as the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®,…
EGOT Winner John Legend and Chrissy Teigen to Be Joined by Family and Friends for Nov. 28 Telecast UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Oct. 24, 2018 – EGOT winner John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are getting into the holiday spirit with…
Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel Join EP Simon Cowell as Judges on New Winter Edition of Television’s No. 1 Alternative Series The Most Memorable Acts from “AGT” and “Got Talent” Competitions Around The Globe Are Set to Compete…
Concert Tribute to Smash Broadway Hit “Wicked” Takes Viewers Back to Oz on Oct. 29 Original Stars of the Hit Musical Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Will Host the Special and Perform Along with Ariana Grande, Pentatonix and More UNIVERSAL…
Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton Also Return to Four-Time Emmy Award-Winning Hit Series UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Sept. 13, 2018 – John Legend, who this past weekend earned coveted EGOT status after winning an Emmy Award as a…
Cowell, Who Created the “Got Talent” Franchise, Continues to Serve as Executive Producer Pact Is Announced as Cowell Is Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Aug. 22, 2018 – Simon Cowell, the creator of…
Series Comes From Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television (“Ellen’s Game of Games”) and Executive Producer Arthur Smith (“American Ninja Warrior”) FOX has ordered MENTAL SAMURAI, a thrilling new competition series that pushes every aspect of human intelligence and mental agility. Hosted…
Nick Cannon to Host; Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke to be Featured as Studio Panelists Celebrity Competitors Have Earned a Total of 65 Grammy Nominations, 16 Emmy Award Nominations, 16 Multi-Platinum Albums and 4 Super Bowl Titles Series to Air…
The Time-Traveling Gang Get Back Together One Last Time for Holiday Television Event UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 31, 2018 – Hey Clockblockers, your mission is complete! NBC and Sony Pictures Television are collaborating on a two-part “Timeless” finale to…
“American Ninja Warrior’s” Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman Return to Host the Two-Hour Live Telecast (7-9 p.m. CST) NEW YORK — June 12, 2018 — NBC’s annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” celebrates Independence Day with some of the…
Effective Monday June 11, 2018 "The Wendy Williams Show" will move from 1 p.m. on WXXV-FOX 25 to 4 p.m. on WXXV-NBC 25. "Harry" will move to 1 p.m. on FOX 25. He will continue to air at midnight on…
The Youngest Winner Ever in the History of “The Voice” Earned America’s Top Vote as a Member of Team Kelly First-Time Coach Kelly Clarkson Notches Win With Soulful Pop Artist UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 22, 2018 — Brynn Cartelli,…
When the U.S. Men failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament this June in Russia, FOX teamed up with 23 and Me to create the "Root for Your Roots" campaign which encourages soccer fans to take a…
Seann William Scott Joins Cast in a Starring Role FOX has ordered a third season of the hit action drama LETHAL WEAPON, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. In Season Three, series star Damon…
Multi-cam comedy LAST MAN STANDING, starring Tim Allen, will air on FOX during the 2018-2019 season. A fan-favorite for six seasons, LAST MAN STANDING stars Allen as MIKE BAXTER, a married father of three girls, who tries to maintain his…
Clarkson, a Three-Time Grammy Winner and Newest Member of “Voice” Family, Reclaims Her Red Chair Alongside Academy Award Winner and Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Platinum Recording Artist Hudson as the Two Superstars Square Off Against Veteran Coaches Adam Levine and Blake…
NEW YORK – May 7, 2018 – Class will be in session in Studio 6B when “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” dedicates its entire episode to teachers everywhere on Tuesday, May 8. Fallon will welcome more than 200 New York City public…
Season One’s All-New Penultimate Episode Airs Tonight on FOX 25 FOX has renewed its freshman medical drama, THE RESIDENT, for a second season. “Amy, Todd and all the producers on THE RESIDENT set out to create a medical show that…
FOX has renewed the hit drama EMPIRE for a fifth season, it was announced Wednesday by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “EMPIRE is as compelling, emotional and unpredictable as it ever was,” said Thorn. “We are so proud…
Set for Monday, Sept. 17 on NBC 25, Telecast Will Feature Special Appearances From Additional “SNL” Cast Members UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – April 26, 2018 – Colin Jost and Michael Che, “Weekend Update” anchors and Emmy® Award-nominated co-head writers of…
Bradshaw & Long Provide Analysis With Strahan Serving As First Time Host New York – FOX Sports Pro Football Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Michael Strahan will headline a new THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREGAME SHOW live from…
May 5 – Donald Glover/Childish Gambino May 12 – Amy Schumer/Kacey Musgraves May 19 – Tina Fey/Nicki Minaj NEW YORK – April 18, 2018 – Award winning actor, writer, director Donald Glover will make his “Saturday Night Live” debut as host on May 5. Glover, who can next be seen in “Solo:…
“Voice” Coach, Chart-Topping Singer and Multi-Billboard Music Award Nominee Takes Center Stage as Three-Hour Coast-to-Coast Live Telecast Comes to NBC 25 on Sunday, May 20 UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April 17, 2018 — Multi-platinum music superstar, Billboard chart topper and…
Panelists Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor Return, Alongside Host Fergie Season Two of the hit music competition series THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM premieres Thursday, June 7 (7:00-9:00 PM CST) on FOX 25. Grammy® Award-winning musician, record…
Howard Pranks Super-Fans and Captures it All on Hidden Cameras! EMPIRE star Terrence Howard hosts the all-new special TERRENCE HOWARD’S FRIGHT CLUB, premiering Thursday, May 24 (7:00-8:00 PM CST) on FOX 25. The thrilling, one-hour event follows Howard’s biggest fans…
Top 24 Artists Will Perform on Two-Hour Telecast and, After Real-Time Voting and Results, Four Artists Will Immediately Advance to the Top 12 Remaining 20 Artists Will Perform the Following Two Nights and Artists Advancing to Top 12 Will Be…
