Month: August 2021

VH1’s Hit Series “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” Returns Monday, October 4 at 8PM ET/PT

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VH1’s Hit Series “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” Returns Monday, October 4 at 8PM ET/PT
This season follows the cast returning to normalcy after enduring a life-changing year and finding a renewed sense of purpose – growing from their past mistakes to form a stronger future.
[via press release from VH1]
VH1’s hit series “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” returns Monday, October 4 at 8PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY (August 30, 2021) – VH1 today announced that its hit series Black Ink Crew: Chicago will make its highly-anticipated return on Monday, October 4 at 8PM ET/PT. This season follows the cast returning to normalcy after enduring a life-changing year and finding a renewed sense of purpose – growing from their past mistakes to form a stronger future.

Cast this season include:

After being forced to shut down the 9MAG shop for 3 months, Ryan is back and business is thriving – he’s already contemplating an expansion. Through therapy, he continues to uncover why certain choices he makes tend to heavily impact the personal relationships in his life, as he undertakes a process of self discovery in order to help mend previous decisions.

Over the past year, Charmaine realizes that it is time for a change. She is ready to burst out the house and return to the Chicago scene by rebooting 2nd City Ink and reestablishing her professional relationships, all while having to struggle with loss within her family.

Don is on a constant journey of spiritual, mental and physical growth with the launch of a new business at the top of his goals list. However, an unexpected health scare could potentially put it all at risk.

Phor is proactively preparing for fatherhood and starting a family. While he is excited about welcoming his son into the world, he is also anxious about the idea of co-parenting.

During the lockdown, Miss Kitty returned to Washington, D.C. to be closer to family but is now ready to come back to Chicago and finally help 2nd City Ink realize its full potential as one of Chicago’s top tattoo shops.

Join the conversation using #BlackInkCHI and follow the official Black Ink Crew accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Black Ink Crew: Chicago from MTV Entertainment Studios is executive produced by Daniel Blau Rogge, Phakiso Collins, Treiva Williams, Kori Kingg, Melanie C Lodge and Steve Kaufman. Aderemi Abioye and Morris Thorpe serve as co-executive producers.

MTV Entertainment Group

MTV Entertainment Group reaches over 1.4 billion young people around the world across streaming, social and linear platforms in 180 countries and with more than 725 million social followers – making it one of the preeminent youth media companies in the world. Connecting with its audiences through nine iconic brands including MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Net and TV Land, MTV Entertainment Studios produces award-winning series, movies and documentary films.



JOSH GATES EXPLORES STRANGER SIDE OF THE UNKNOWN IN BRAND-NEW SEASON OF ‘EXPEDITION X’

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JOSH GATES EXPLORES STRANGER SIDE OF THE UNKNOWN IN BRAND-NEW SEASON OF ‘EXPEDITION X’ PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 1 ON DISCOVERY
(Los Angeles) – Adventurer Josh Gates has spent his career traversing the globe and searching for answers to the unexplained. Gates, along with scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot continue to investigate history’s strangest legends and mysteries around the world in an all-new season of EXPEDITION X, premiering Wednesday, September 1 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery.

In a heart-pounding new season, Josh sends Jessica, a supernatural true believer, and Phil, a curious skeptic, to work with experts and eyewitnesses, deploying everything from thermal drones and Data Acquisition cameras that are capable of spotting UFO’s in the sky to infrasound detectors that identify sounds at frequencies below the range of human hearing, all to shed new light on cases that have confounded, fascinated, and frightened people for generations. From venturing into the unforgiving Appalachian wilderness to investigate the truth behind horrifying sightings of feral people, to unearthing clues to a flying beast lurking in the shadows of southern Iowa, Phil and Jessica search far and wide for the truth. In one of their most daring cases yet, Josh sends Phil and Jessica to Thailand in search of the cult behind terrifying warnings of global catastrophes and natural disasters. The risky search for answers intensifies as they gain access to the secretive sect’s inner circle and even visit a secret compound deep in the mountains.

The season culminates with an epic two-part special at Fort Morgan in Alabama where Phil and Jessica gain exclusive access to a decommissioned Civil War military fort – rumored to be haunted. After the case takes an unexpected turn, Josh calls on Amy Bruni and Adam Berry from Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits to join the team to further investigate. Phil and Jessica risk it all, using every resource available in their quest for answers to history’s most baffling mysteries.

In addition to watching the series on Discovery, viewers can stream past seasons of EXPEDITION X on discovery+. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #ExpeditionX, as well as follow Expedition Unknown on Facebook and Discovery on Twitter for the latest updates. Host Josh Gates can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

EXPEDITION X is produced for Discovery Channel by Ping Pong Productions. For Ping Pong Productions, executive producers are Brad Kuhlman, Casey Brumels, Josh Gates and Beata Ziel. Co-executive producers are Brian Garrity and Tracy Johnson. For Discovery Channel, Lisa Lucas and Michael Gara are executive producers and associate producer is Olivia Ghersen.

About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 88.3 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.



ESPN Re-Signs “SportsCenter” Anchor Elle Duncan to New, Multi-Year Deal

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ESPN Re-Signs “SportsCenter” Anchor Elle Duncan to New, Multi-Year Deal
Duncan, who joined ESPN in 2016, co-anchors the 6 p.m. ET edition with Kevin Negandhi on weekdays, a position she moved to in March of this year.
[via press release from ESPN]
ESPN Re-Signs SportsCenter Anchor Elle Duncan to New, Multi-Year Deal

ESPN has re-signed popular SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan to a new, multi-year contract, keeping the Atlanta native as part of the ESPN team for years to come.

Duncan, who joined ESPN in 2016, co-anchors the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter with Kevin Negandhi on weekdays, a position she moved to in March of this year. She had previously anchored the noon edition as well as early-morning shows.

In addition to her work on SportsCenter, Duncan has been a co-host of the weekly ESPN podcast First Take, Her Take with Kimberley A. Martin and Charly Arnolt since June of this year and she is among a rotating group of panelists on ESPN’s afternoon program Around the Horn. She also has appeared as a panelist on Highly Questionable.

“Elle has been a fantastic team player since joining us and has handled every assignment with professionalism and a great attitude,” said Norby Williamson, ESPN Executive Vice President, Event and Studio Production & Executive Editor. “She and Kevin Negandhi on the 6 p.m. SportsCenter are a destination for fans for breaking news and a look ahead to the big matchups of the night.

“Elle excels at everything she touches and she makes us better each day.”

Earlier this year, she and Negandhi contributed to ESPN’s coverage of the NFL Draft, starting each day hosting the network’s morning show Get Up, followed both nights by leading ESPN Radio’s NFL Draft broadcasts.

An unabashed fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs from her native state, Duncan also has been part of ESPN’s coverage of the College Football Playoff National Championship.

“For over five years, ESPN has given me the opportunity and space to be myself. And in my experience that is worth holding on to,” said Duncan. “However, there’s no greater test of that belief than me barking on air… so I’m glad we wrapped this up before college football starts. Also, Go Dawgs.”

During her time with ESPN, Duncan also has contributed to ESPN’s The Undefeated, including co-hosting the weekly radio program The Intersection in 2020 and serving as one of four panelists for the 2020 prime time television special Time for Change: We Won’t Be Defeated. She also has been a moderator for the espnW Summit.

In addition, Duncan has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America as a panelist and as a guest reporter.

Previously, Duncan was an anchor, host and reporter for two years for the New England Sports Network (NESN) in Boston. Prior to joining NESN in early 2014, she worked in a number of on-air positions in her home city on both television and radio, including as a sports anchor and reporter for WXIA-TV, Atlanta’s NBC-TV affiliate, from 2012-2014. She also worked as a television sideline reporter for the Atlanta Hawks and on SEC and ACC college football telecasts.

Duncan, who once aspired to a singing career and has a deep love for music, started working in broadcasting in 2003 as an entertainment reporter for former Atlanta sports radio station 790 the Zone, then in 2005 began a seven-year career as an on-air personality with Atlanta hip-hop station V103 where she hosted a top-rated program.

She moved into sports as co-host of pre-game, halftime and post-game shows for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network in 2010-2011.

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Fall Back Into Autumn with TLC’s Slate of Returning Series

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Fall Back Into Autumn with TLC’s Slate of Returning Series
With this upcoming fall slate, TLC promises to deliver more fan-favorite personalities to entertain and charm.
[via press release from TLC]
FALL BACK INTO AUTUMN WITH TLC’S SLATE OF RETURNING SERIES

— Familiar Faces Include SISTER WIVES, I AM JAZZ, 1000-LB SISTERS, THE FAMILY CHANTEL, 7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS and MY 600-LB LIFE —

(Los Angeles, Calif.) – Coming off a hot summer and a sizzling year to date, TLC is the #1 ad-supported cable network for women in prime. Known for its signature relationship storytelling, extraordinary families and medical transformations, TLC currently holds this year’s #1 non-sports/news cable program in prime among W25-54, 90 DAY FIANCÉ, along with two others in the top 10, SISTER WIVES and 90 DAY FIANCÉ: HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Additionally, TLC’s buzzy new series EXTREME SISTERS and YOU, ME & MY EX are two of the top five rated cable freshman unscripted series this year among W25-54. With this upcoming fall slate, TLC promises to deliver more fan-favorite personalities to entertain and charm.

In the new episodes of SISTER WIVES, the Brown family continues to struggle with its move, and the pandemic strains relationships more than ever. Jazz Jennings is back and prioritizing her mental health when I AM JAZZ premieres. 1,000-LB SISTERS returns with Tammy entering food addiction rehab and Amy balancing her own weight with the demands of motherhood. Viewers can cozy up with THE FAMILY CHANTEL as Pedro, Chantel and their families balance new relationships, new looks and new drama. 7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS brings major life changes for every member of the Johnston family, from career changes to new homes to milestone birthdays. Viewers can follow along with even more emotional weight-loss journeys with new episodes of MY 600-LB LIFE.

More information about the series below:

SISTER WIVES – Premieres on Sunday, November 21 at 10pm ET/PT

Kody talks to each of his wives about Christine’s desire to move to Utah and gets a resounding no from each of them. When he tries to talk Christine out of it, she can’t even have a conversation with him and walks out in tears. A difference of opinions about COVID protocols creates tension between Janelle’s family and Kody and Robyn. Despite the fact that Meri has no romantic relationship with Kody, she seems to be doing better and managing the drama within the family well. As the family prepares to start building on their property, they are splitting apart at the seams over the upcoming holidays. Both Janelle and Christine’s families refuse to follow Kody’s COVID rules. Is the family not getting back together, even for the holidays? With tensions boiling over, more than one wife is questioning the future. Join the conversation on social media by using #SisterWives. SISTER WIVES is produced by Puddle Monkey Productions in association with Figure 8 Films for TLC.

I AM JAZZ – Premieres on Tuesday, November 30 at 10pm ET/PT

In 2018 Jazz Jennings underwent groundbreaking affirmation surgery to align her body with her mind. Although she experienced complications, Jazz emerged stronger and happier than ever. Upon graduating as Valedictorian of her high school, Jazz was accepted to Harvard University. Prior to her first semester, she experienced a mental health condition,, so she took a gap year, allowing her to focus and get back on track to feel more like herself. While Jazz is excited to get to Harvard, she is worried she will be taking on a lot in addition to dealing with her significant weight gain over the course of the pandemic. With her eye on the Harvard prize, Jazz embarks on a weight loss program and throws herself into an internship with a plastic surgeon. This season also highlights the strength of the Jennings family and their bond. Jazz’s older brother Sander has found his passion in being a vocal ally for the LGBTQ+ community and considers dating a beautiful trans woman who has caught his eye. Meanwhile, Griffen enters his second year of Law School and Ari is off to Arkansas for her PH.D. And finally, as many parents can relate to, Jeanette and Greg will find themselves at home as empty nesters! Join the conversation on social media by using #IAmJazz. I AM JAZZ is produced by This Is Just a Test for TLC.

1000-LB SISTERS – Premieres on Monday, November 15 at 10pm ET/PT

With her weight spiraling, Tammy makes the game-changing decision to check herself into rehab for food addiction, but her stay there may be short-lived as she considers the best way to reach her goals. She also appears to be talking to a new love interest, which is cause for concern for her family, as relationships have hindered Tammy’s progress in the past. Amy is dealing with her own stress, and while her dreams came true when she became a mom to son Gage, balancing the demands of motherhood with her own weight-loss goals may prove to be impossible. Meanwhile, the sisters’ brother Chris had reached the goal Dr. Smith set for him to be eligible for bariatric surgery but after a setback following a procedure to remove a boil from his leg, he fears he has blown his chances for life-saving surgery. Facing another check-up with their doctor, Tammy and Chris must both face the music and see whether their progress qualifies them for weight-loss surgery. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #1000lbSisters. 1,000-LB SISTERS is produced by Crazy Legs Productions for TLC.

THE FAMILY CHANTEL – Premieres on Monday, October 11 at 8pm ET/PT

Last season’s disastrous trip to the Philippines has pushed Chantel’s older brother Royal and his wife away from the family, while all the rest of Thomas and Karen’s children have major life developments of their own. Chantel’s youngest brother River reveals to the family that he has his first-ever serious girlfriend, and against the family’s wishes, Winter is back with her boyfriend Jah and thinking about marriage. Meanwhile, on Pedro’s side of the family, he prepares for a visit to the Dominican Republic and decides it is time to find out the truth about his father. Chantel, Winter and Karen determine to join him and support, or potentially complicate, his journey for the truth. Over on the island, Pedro’s sister Nicole decides to update her look in a couple major ways, and her long-distance beau Alejandro is firmly against it, creating a major rift between them that is made worse when Nicole discovers a secret Alejandro has kept from her. For these two fiery extended families, there continues to be a wealth of drama and emotion, and never a dull moment. Join the conversation using #TheFamilyChantel. THE FAMILY CHANTEL is produced by Industrial Media’s Sharp Entertainment for TLC.

7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS – Premieres on Tuesday, November 16 at 9pm ET/PT

Trent and Amber continue to work on pushing their older children out of the nest. With Liz successfully moved out, Anna is eager to follow suit, but everyone wonders when Jonah will finally fly the coop. Even with some of the kids out of the house, the family still finds ways to spend time together. Since COVID led to the cancellation of the annual Little People conference, the Johnstons gather a group of little people for a vacation in Florida. The whole family attends, including Liz’s boyfriend, Brice, who fits right in, even though he is average size. Having recently celebrated their two-year anniversary, the family is curious if Brice will soon become an official member of the Johnston family. Back home, the family celebrates Alex and Emma’s 16th birthday with a backyard luau. As the kids are getting older, life seems to be getting less chaotic for Trent and Amber, which is their cue to liven things up. Both parents switch things up in their professional lives, and they also consider adding a new member to the Johnston home – although it’s not what viewers might expect! Join the conversation using #7LittleJohnstons. 7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS is produced by Figure 8 Films for TLC.

MY 600-LB LIFE – Premieres on Wednesday, November 10 at 8pm ET/PT

MY 600-LB LIFE follows the journeys of morbidly obese people as they fight to save their own lives by making the courageous decision to undergo high-risk gastric bypass surgery. Chronicling lifelong hardships with addiction and the inevitable impact their condition has on their closest relationships, each episode gives an inside look at the extreme emotional and physical journeys each person must undergo to qualify for life-saving surgery with Dr. Nowzaradan. Join the conversation using #My600lbLife. MY 600-LB LIFE is produced by Megalomedia for TLC.

Follow TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest on these series and more.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations and life’s milestone moments. TLC finished 2020 as the #1 primetime ad-supported cable network with all key women demos.

TLC is a global brand available in 77 million homes in the US and 270 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

For more information on TLC shows, visit press.discovery.com/tlc/us; for more on discovery+ shows, visit press.discoveryplus.com.



Two Major Bermuda Triangle Underwater Wreck Sites Discovered While Shooting the History Channel Series

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Two Major Bermuda Triangle Underwater Wreck Sites Discovered While Shooting the History Channel Series “History’s Greatest Mysteries: Expedition Bermuda Triangle” Premiering Tuesday, September 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Marine biologist and lead diver Mike Barnette and his team discovered a plane wreck that was positively identified as a WWII TBM Avenger plane by former Navy pilot and WWll craft expert Roy Stafford.
[via press release from History]
TWO MAJOR BERMUDA TRIANGLE UNDERWATER WRECK SITES DISCOVERED WHILE SHOOTING THE HISTORY CHANNEL SERIES “HISTORY’S GREATEST MYSTERIES: EXPEDITION BERMUDA TRIANGLE” PREMIERING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 8PM ET/PT

WWll-ERA TBM AVENGER PLANE WRECK WITH POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS TO THE LEGENDARY 76-YEAR-OLD MISSING ‘FLIGHT 19’ SQUADRON AND THE SHIPWRECK REMAINS OF 71-YEAR-OLD MISSING SHIP THE SANDRA DISCOVERED OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA

WHAT: While filming “Expedition Bermuda Triangle,” produced by Lone Wolf Media for The HISTORY Channel, two major discoveries were made in the waters off the coast of Florida in the infamous area known as the Bermuda Triangle.

Marine biologist and lead diver Mike Barnette and his team discovered a plane wreck that was positively identified as a WWII TBM Avenger plane by former Navy pilot and WWll craft expert Roy Stafford. This plane looks to be an identical match to the missing squadron of five planes referred to as the legendary ‘Flight 19’ (prominently featured in Spielberg’s ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’) which took off from Ft. Lauderdale back on December 5, 1945 with 14 men on board and was never seen or heard from again. After the discovery, Mike presented his findings at the Washington Naval Yard, as chronicled in the episode, and while additional investigation is still needed to determine if there are any identifiable markings to 100% match the wreckage to one of the planes from ‘Flight 19,’ the possibility remains open.

In addition, Mike and his team also located the shipwreck remains of what they believe to be The Sandra, a famous cargo ship that vanished without a trace on April 5, 1950 in the Bermuda Triangle 71 years ago with a 12-men crew on board. The identification was based on lab tests of cargo samples taken from the wreck site as well as a combination of Lloyd’s of London records, various documentation of the ship records of transfer and ownership, and ultimately locating the ship’s original design and drawings at the Mystic Seaport Museum. The Sandra is one of the featured disappearances in Charles Berlitz seminal best-selling 1974 book The Bermuda Triangle and is among the ships frequently mentioned when the ‘mystery’ of the Bermuda Triangle’ is invoked.

“History’s Greatest Mysteries: Expedition Bermuda Triangle” chronicles a team of renowned explorers as they make startling new discoveries in the depths of the Bermuda Triangle. This enigmatic, deadly stretch of ocean has long had a reputation for mysterious disappearances, UFO sightings, and bizarre phenomena. Over the years many have sought to reveal the Triangle’s deadly secrets but now — a true game changer – three groups of investigators join forces for the biggest search for ‘Flight 19’ yet, the squadron of US Navy aircrafts that vanished in December 1945. Along the way, the team will uncover long lost ships, reveal new secrets hidden in archives, and uncover a series of unsettling clues to what makes these waters so dangerous. Have they finally solved the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle?

WHERE: “Expedition Bermuda Triangle” premieres on The HISTORY Channel as part of “History’s Greatest Mysteries,” hosted and narrated by Laurence Fishburne.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 7 at 8pm ET/PT

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.



BET ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATE OF WINNING SCRIPT, “CURVES”

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BET ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATE OF WINNING SCRIPT, “CURVES,” STARRING RAVEN GOODWIN, NZINGA IMANI AND ZSANE’ JHE’
08/31/21

Written by Skyy Blair, the winner of the nationwide contest to find an emerging and diverse writer by Issa Rae’s ColorCreative and BET

“CURVES” DEBUTS TODAY ON BET’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

New YORK, NY– August 31, 2021. Today, BET and ColorCreative announced the premiere of new original script, “Curves”, premiering Tuesday, August 31 on BET’s YouTube channel. “Curves” was the winning project of BET’s nationwide competition that gave one emerging and diverse writer, the opportunity to have their original script purchased by the network and produced by ColorCreative for BET. The contest received over 1,500 submissions and culminated at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami, FL in June 2018. Skyy Blair’s original script, “Curves,” rose to the top of the heap and was selected the winning script. “Curves” follows three Rubenesque, African American women struggling to navigate the world at large and a particularly prickly dating scene as plus size women in Memphis, TN. Raven Goodwin, Nzinga Imani and Zsane’ Jhe’ star in the one-hour dramedy.

About the Winner Skyy Blair:

Skyy Blair is an author, screenwriter, and playwright from Memphis, TN. Her first novel, Choices, was released in 2006 and quickly gained popularity both within the lesbian and urban fiction communities. The highly anticipated sequel, Consequences, was released in 2009 with high praise, and rocketed to the Top 10 lesbian best-sellers lists on Amazon.com, and in independent bookstores across the country. To date, Blair has published four novels in the Choices series, which also include Crossroads, Full Circle and Southern Comfort. She has been featured in three anthologies, Les Tales: Tempted to Touch and Carl Weber’s: Full Figured Divas 8 and 10. Her most recent novel, Southern Comfort, debuted at number one in lesbian fiction on Amazon.com.

In 2018, Blair wrote, produced and directed her first short film entitled Motions. Within a week she received over 20,000 views with an impressive amount of positive likes and comments. She is currently preparing her next short film, which will focus on body-positivity. Blair’s current focus is on television writing and creating. Outside of her commitment to the LGBT community, Blair also wants to bring body-positive, strong and fierce images of plus-size women. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with loved ones.

Skyy Blair Winner of BET and ColorCreative Contest

“Curves” is Executive Produced by Sara Finney Johnson and Deniese Davis. Directed by Mel Jones who also served as Co-executive producer along with Sara Rastogi. The original script was written by Skyy Blair who also served as supervising producer.

For more information on “Curves,” go to BET.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @BET

About BET

BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African American audience. The primary BET channel is in 125 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience; BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks – BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

About ColorCreative

ColorCreative was founded to raise awareness for writers from diverse backgrounds, and to provide a springboard for their careers by producing and selling their work to digital, network and cable platforms. Since 2015, ColorCreative has partnered with Adaptive Studios, Sky Vision & Talos Films, BET, Anonymous Content, and HBO to identify new voices and fast track their scripts into development and/or production.



THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 (ALL TIMES ET)

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THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:
 The special 2021 MTV VMAS will air Sunday, September 12 (8:00-
11:00pm ET)
 The season finale of BURDEN OF TRUTH, “Standing By Peaceful
Water,” will air Friday, September 17 (8:00-9:00pm ET)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
SPECIAL
“2021 MTV VMAs” — (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
THE ICONIC VMAS LIVE FROM THE BARCLAYS CENTER – The 2021 show will feature
epic performances from the biggest names in music and bring fans together from across the
globe to celebrate the return of live entertainment.  Stars scheduled to appear include Chloe
Bailey, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, Twenty One Pilots, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Camila
Cabello, Lorde and Machine Gun Kelly. The 2021 VMAs are executive produced by Bruce
Gilmer and Jesse Ignjatovic, co-founder of Den of Thieves. Original airdate 9/12/2021.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
“Free Your Mind” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW – Liz (Jeanine Mason) needs Rosa’s (Amber Midthunder)
help. Maria (Heather Hemmens) learns what Jones (Nathan Dean) wants from her. Meanwhile,
Michael (Michael Vlamis) and Alex (Tyler Blackburn) team up to help save Max. Also starring
Lily Cowles and Michael Trevino. The episode was directed by Ben Hernandez Bray and written
by Ashley Charbonnet & Joel Thompson (308). Original Airdate 9/13/2021.

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Deep Fake Penn” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
WILL PENN & TELLER BE FOOLED THIS WEEK? — Aspiring magicians are invited to
perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to
see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins
the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in
Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as
they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Boris Wild,
Ramo & Alegria, Jonio and Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your
Mother”) serves as host (#710). Original airdate 10/5/2020.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
DC’S STARGIRL
“Summer School: Chapter Six” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
THE NEW INJUSTICE SOCIETY MAKES THEIR MOVE — Cindy (Meg DeLacy) and her
new team make their move against the JSA leading to an epic showdown. Brec Bassinger, Luke
Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano
and Hunter Sansone also star. Walter Garcia directed the episode written by Paula Sevenbergen
(#206). Original airdate 9/14/2021. Every episode of DC’S STARGIRL will be available to
stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a
subscription, log-in or authentication required.

SUPERGIRL
“Mxy in the Middle” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV- PG, LV) (HDTV)
THOMAS LENNON RETURNS AS MR. MXYZPTLK – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team
must stop Nyxly (Peta Sergeant) from vanquishing a familiar face from Supergirl’s past – Mr.
Mxyzptlk (guest star Thomas Lennon). Mxy returns and explains Nyxly’s dark history to the
super team in the best way he knows how – in song form. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath)
visits her mother’s birthplace in Ireland, eager to dig into her past but is shocked by the small
town’s icy reception towards her. The episode was directed by Glen Winter with story by Rob
Wright and teleplay by Elle Lipson & Chandler Smidt (#611). Original airdate 9/14/2021.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
RIVERDALE
“Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14,
DLV) (HDTV)
GHOSTS FROM ARCHIE’S PAST — After hearing some unexpected news about his former
commanding officer, Archie (KJ Apa) opens up to Uncle Frank (guest star Ryan Robbins) about
his time in the Army. Veronica (Camila Mendes) comes up with a clever way to raise funds
after Chad (guest star Chris Mason) calls the SEC on her. Finally, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch)
and Kevin (Casey Cott) attempt to take control of the ministry, and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) goes
on an apology tour. Lili Reinhart, Mädchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Charles Melton and Erinn
Westbrook also star. Robin Givens directed the episode written by Janine Salinas Schoenberg
(#516). Original airdate 9/15/2021.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Gary Anthony Williams 6” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, D) (HDTV)
SOUNDS LIKE COMEDY — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles,
Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Gary Anthony Williams, put their
comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only
by random ideas supplied by the studio audience.  The four performers must use the little
information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of
scenes, as well as perform songs.  After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points
to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode.  Directed by Geraldine
Dowd (#801).     Original airdate 7/20/2020.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Cedric the Entertainer 2” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
ALWAYS ENTERTAINING — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY CEDRIC THE
ENTERTAINER (“THE NEIGHBORHOOD”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast
members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Gary
Anthony Williams, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv
games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience.  The four
performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict
different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs.  After each round of
improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end
of every episode.  Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#707).     Original airdate 5/11/2020.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
CORONER
“Back to the Future” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DV) (HDTV)
WITCH WAY TO GO – After a gruesome discovery at a body farm, Jenny (Serinda Swan) and
Donovan (Roger Cross) unearth a small town’s tragic secrets. Meanwhile, Gordon (Nicholas
Campbell) continues to court a mysterious woman and River (Kiley May) finds an admirer.
Elizabeth Farrer and Gloria Kim directed the episode written by Noelle Carbone and Leah
Cameron (#305). Original airdate 9/16/2021. Every episode of CORONER will be available to
stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a
subscription, log-in or authentication required.

THE OUTPOST
“Something to Live For” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
A GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE – Talon (Jessica Green) and Luna (Maeve Courtier-Lilley)
return to a familiar tomb. Janzo (Anand Desai-Barochia) and Wren (Izuka Foyle) find
themselves in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Zed (Reece Ritchie), Munt (Adam Johnson)
and Nedra (guest star Tamara Radovanović) must play a deadly game against the gods. The
episode was written by Jason Faller & Kynan Griffin and directed by Milan Konjević (#3B10).
Original airdate 9/16/2021.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
SEASON FINALE
BURDEN OF TRUTH
“Standing By Peaceful Water” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
BILLY GETS UNEXPECTED HELP FROM A SURPRISING SOURCE – With her legal career
seemingly over, Joanna (Kristin Kreuk) begins to chart a new path for the future. Billy (Peter
Mooney) gets some unexpected help in his pursuit of a new client. With Dee’s legal case at a
dead end, Luna (Star Slade) is unsure where to turn. The episode was directed by Michelle
Latimer and written by Brad Simpson (#408). Original airdate 9/17/2021.

DYNASTY
“Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG)
(HDTV)
IF ONLY – Someone from Dominique’s (Michael Michele) past returns, and Jeff (Sam
Adegoke) wants answers. Blake (Grant Show) takes Amanda (Eliza Bennett) under his wing,
but she has other ideas, and he has other motives. Sam (Rafael de la Fuente) and Culhane
(Robert C. Riley) divulge a secret to the Carringtons. Meanwhile, as Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies)
and Liam (Adam Huber) think about what to do with their struggles, Fallon takes an unexpected
journey. The episode was written by Libby Wells and directed by Brandon Lott. (#419).
Original airdate 9/17/2021.



Today in TV History 8/31

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Today is Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Today in
Television History

1981 – The 30-year contract between Milton Berle and NBC-TV expired.

1987 – CBS-TV aired a special entitle “Michael Jackson – The Magic Returns.” Also, the 17-minute “Bad” video was aired.

1993 – Tito and Jermaine Jackson walked off the set of NBC-TV’s “Today” show when a crew arrived to interview the two about the troubles of their brother Michael with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Today in
American Bandstand History

1968 – Ohio Express performed “Down at Lulu’s” on “American Bandstand.”

1974 – Eddie Kendricks performed “Tell Her Love Has Felt the Need” on “American Bandstand.”



New Episode Of HARD KNOCKS: THE DALLAS COWBOYS Debuts Tonight

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New Episode Of HARD KNOCKS: THE DALLAS COWBOYS Debuts Tonight


Episode #4
Debut: TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The Texas heat is brutal as both the oppressive weather and impending roster cuts create tension on the practice field, and the players get an opportunity to bond at a backyard barbeque hosted by rookie LB Micah Parsons.

HARD KNOCKS will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max, with HBO encore plays Wednesday nights.

Be sure to check out the official HBO Sports Hard Knocks Podcast. You can listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/hard_knocks

HARD KNOCKS: THE DALLAS COWBOYS is narrated by Liev Schreiber.



IFC/Sundance Now Acquire Comedy Good Grief, Co-Commission Second Season

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IFC/Sundance Now Acquire Comedy Good Grief, Co-Commission Second Season
IFC and Sundance Now Acquire Exclusive Rights to Season 1 of New Zealand Comedy GOOD GRIEF and Co-Commission Second Season From BSAG Productions Ltd
Series co-created and stars sisters Eve and Grace Palmer

New York, NY; August 31, 2021 – AMC Networks’ IFC and the targeted streaming service Sundance Now have acquired the exclusive U.S., Canada and U.K. premiere rights to New Zealand comedy Good Grief and have already co-commissioned a second season from Kiel McNaughton and Kerry Warkia’s Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Ltd. Co-created, co-written and starring sisters Eve and Grace Palmer along with co-creator/co-writer Nick Schaedel, the six-episode comedy series is set in small New Zealand town and follows two millennial sisters with very different personalities who inherit a funeral home from their grandfather. Good Grief, Season 1 will make its U.S., Canadian and U.K. premiere on September 30 as binge release (6×15) on Sundance Now followed by its North American broadcast premiere on IFC beginning October 4. Season 2 will go into production later in 2021 in Auckland city and premiere in 2022 with 6 episodes expanded to 20 minutes each.

Unsure what to do with the funeral home – or the oddball staff that keep the place running – Ellie and Gwen Goode (Eve and Grace Palmer) are thrust into a world of embalming, emceeing, and embarrassment. Recently fired from her teaching career, Ellie starts to warm to the job, but all Gwen wants to do is go DJ in Bali. By staring death in the face every day, Ellie and Gwen begin to confront the realities of their own life, and what they want to make of it. Good Grief finds light in the darkness, weaving both the comedy and tragedy of life into a rich emotional tapestry.

Good Grief, Season 1 is directed by Kiel McNaughton (The Legend of Baron To’a, My Life is Murder), produced by Angela Cudd (I Am Waru) and Kerry Warkia (Vai, Waru). The first season’s creative team and lead cast will also return for Season 2.

Eve and Grace Palmer said, “We’re honoured to be working with AMC Networks to bring our little kiwi comedy to an international audience. They say ‘if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’ but we hope that in watching this dark comedy about life and death, you’ll be able to do both.”

“Good Grief is a unique and quirky comedy that we’re excited to bring to audiences on both Sundance Now and IFC,” said Dan McDermott, president of original programming, AMC Networks. “After watching the first season, we were so in love with the Goode sisters that we jumped at the chance to work with Eve, Grace, Nick, Kiel and Kerry to commission further adventures with them.”

Kiel McNaughton, founding partner of Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions noted, “We are over the moon to be partnering with AMC Networks to bring more unique and underrepresented voices to audiences around the world. We can’t wait to get going with season 2.”

Sundance Now has a successful history of experimenting with new formats and short form series, most recently with the series State of the Union, which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Season one, written by Nick Hornsby and directed by Stephen Frears, starred Rosamund Pike and Chris O’Dowd and swept the short form categories at the 2019 Emmy Awards, with wins as best Short Form Comedy or Drama Series and for both Pike and O’Dowd. State of the Union’s second season will match the format of the first, with 10 episodes, each 10 minutes long, and stars Brendan Gleeson, Patricia Clarkson and Esco Jouléy.

About IFC

IFC is the home of offbeat, unexpected comedies. Acclaimed series Documentary Now!, Brockmire, Sherman’s Showcase, Baroness von Sketch Show, and Year of the Rabbit air alongside fan-favorite movies and comedic cult TV shows. IFC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and available across multiple platforms. IFC is Always On, Slightly Off.

About Sundance Now

Sundance Now is for culture craving TV watchers looking for their next series to obsess over and offers a rich selection of original and exclusive series from engrossing true crime to heart-stopping dramas and fiercely intelligent thrillers from around the world, all streaming commercial-free. Adding exclusive new programs every week, Sundance Now has exclusively premiered several distinctive, critically acclaimed Sundance Now Original Series, including supernatural drama A Discovery of Witches; glamourous thriller Riviera; and critically acclaimed French spy drama The Bureau; plus Sundance Now Exclusives, such as Nordic noir thriller Wisting and British drama Des starring David Tennant; as well as riveting true crime series like No One Saw a Thing.

About BSAG Productions Ltd

Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions has forged a distinctive voice as a production company with a unique kaupapa. Our goal is to tell award winning stories unique to Aotearoa that reach local and international audiences. Our passion is innovative content that celebrates diversity, in particular Māori, Pacific and Asian perspectives.

Kiel McNaughton is currently in post production on a feature film co-produced by Kerry Warkia & JJ Fong and BSAG are repped by The Gotham Group and Bob Getman of Jackoway, Tyerman, Wertheimer, Austen, Mandelbaum, Morris & Klein.