Topic: TV & Entertainment

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Continues Its Rise

In the landscape of reality television, one award-winning show continues to stand apart, not just for its glitz and glam, but for the unique space it has created for celebrating individuality, artistry, and self-expression. "RuPaul's Drag Race," a boundary-pushing competition between contestants looking to become America's next drag superstar, has become a cultural touchstone and given the LGBTQ+ community a powerful platform to express their stories and experiences. And on the heels of its nine Emmy nominations, Paramount just announced that "RuPaul's Drag Race" has been renewed for its 16th

TV Stats: Summer of Sports

As the end of the summer draws near (and fans eagerly await the start of their favorite major league sports), now is a good time to look back at some of the moments that defined this summer’s sports entertainment.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Digitally Redefining the Viewing Experience

FOX Sports and Telemundo are delivering the most extensive coverage ever seen for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This year, digital coverage of the tournament—held in Australia and New Zealand—is a multi-platform extravaganza, with thrilling field action, interviews, features, and stats available through a myriad of platforms and channels. And with the USWNT—the reigning tournament champions—scheduled to kick off their first game today and predicted to go far in the tournament, Americans and soccer enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to over the next month. Here's a snapshot of what both

Showcasing Disability Pride On Screen

Disability Pride Month is an annual celebration held in July dedicated to honoring the accomplishments, experiences, and challenges of people in the disability community. Cable TV networks recognize the power behind the programming they produce, which can have considerable influence in shaping societal perceptions and dismantling stereotypes. Over the past decade in particular, TV networks have advanced their efforts in increasing the representation of the characters portrayed on their shows, including casting authentic disabled actors and telling stories that resonate with people with

Lights?Camera ? Sharks ?

On National Shark Awareness Day, there is no better time to pay tribute to two cable TV networks that honor and educate audiences about sharks and their important roles in Earth's marine ecosystems. Every summer, Warner Bros. Discovery and National Geographic bring new and exciting shark-themed programming to immerse viewers into the world of sharks while raising awareness about these majestic creatures, and this year is no different. ? Warner Bros. Discovery: Shark Week Shark Week has been around for 35 years and fans keep coming back for more. The beloved cultural phenomenon returns this

Cable Continues to Celebrate Pride

June is LGBTQ+ Pride month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that kicked off the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. A combination of celebration and protest, Pride is a time for reflection and joy, as well as a time for dialogues about the serious issues that still face the queer community. The cable TV industry has a history of telling LGBTQ+ stories, being home to some of the first major TV shows focused on gay and queer people, the first TV network geared toward that community, as well as countless groundbreaking moments for the representation of people once ostracized by the

CNN and OWN Unite to Celebrate Juneteenth

CNN and OWN are coming together to bring audiences a historic celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, the oldest known observance of the end of slavery in the United States. "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom," produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will air on both networks and will aim to amplify the rich culture and significance of Juneteenth through its star-studded lineup and performances. A Concert Experience Returning for its second year, the event, taking place in Los Angeles, promises an immersive musical and cultural experience with authentic sounds

The HISTORY Channel Unpacks 'FDR' in Latest Documentary Series

Just in time for Memorial Day, The HISTORY Channel is set to premiere the fifth installment in its premium presidential miniseries, "FDR," which delves into the life and leadership of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The three-night documentary event comes after the network's popular documentaries last year, "Abraham Lincoln" and "Theodore Roosevelt." Like these previous documentary events, "FDR" is based on the New York Times bestseller, "Leadership in Turbulent Times," by renowned historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. A Storytelling Project About the Nation's Leaders In 2020, The HISTORY

Warner Bros. Discovery Helps Students 'Say Yes to the Prom'

Prom season is underway, and what does Warner Bros. Discovery have to do with those glitzy gowns and tuxedos? A lot! Now in its 11th year, SAY YES TO THE PROM, an event that plays off of the TLC network's "Say Yes To The Dress," was first started by Warner Bros. Discovery to help students afford to go to their proms through dress donation drives. But fast forward to 2023, and today it is so much more. Cable TV networks are always looking for opportunities to support socially responsible initiatives to better communities nationwide, and SAY YES TO THE PROM has become one of those staple events