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ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA Live Event on ABC to Broadcast Rare Total Solar Eclipse


ABC News and National Geographic team up for 'Eclipse Across America,' a unique live event broadcasting the rare total solar eclipse. Tune in for this unprecedented celestial spectacle. The special will be anchored by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, who will be reporting from Vermont.

FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations


GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and more.

Equalpride Joins Hands with ABC Owned Television Stations to Bring the Out100 to a Broader Audience


As part of the close collaboration between the two brands, the ABC Owned Television Stations will amplify through its platforms the stories of this year’s most inspiring and impactful members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration


Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the red carpet!

DRAG ME TO DINNER, THE FULL MONTY & More to Premiere as Part of Hulu's 'Pride Never Stops' Campaign


Since 2019, Hulu’s “Pride Never Stops” campaign has continued to find new and unique ways to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices as part of its ongoing commitment to celebrating these artists and their stories year-round. See this year's programming!

ABC News Announces SOUL OF A NATION Pride Month Special


“PRIDE: To Be Seen,” documenting the LGBTQ+ experience and examining what it means to be seen in the current moment as a member of the community. The special, hosted by Cara Delevingne with a special show open composed and performed by artist Alok, explores the meaning of Pride and celebrates and honors the past while looking ahead to the future. Watch the trailer here!

ABC News Announces THE YEAR: 2021 Prime-time Special


With the country still fighting COVID-19, a groundbreaking inauguration, the Capitol insurrection, and continued protests for racial justice, 2021 proved to be a year unlike any other in modern-day history. The special will feature David Muir, George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer, Jimmie Allen, actress Ryan Michelle Bathe, Kevin Frazier, and more.

The Paley Center Announces Pride Month Celebration


To commemorate the occasion, the Paley Center will release a PaleyImpact program, A Salute to LGBTQ+ Pride Achievements in Television, featuring a conversation with Cynthia Nixon, Ilene Chaiken, Laverne Cox, Jason Collins, and Adam Rippon, moderated by ABC News's Gio Benitez.

ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the Inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden


ABC News announced today special coverage of the 2021 inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, ABC News will present special reports on ABC on the events of the day.

I SURVIVED A CRIME Premieres Feb. 17 on A&E


“I Survived a Crime” takes viewers on a journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked first perceive the danger through the potential long-lasting effects.

A&E Network Announces Two New Series I SURVIVED A CRIME And RESCUE CAM


A&E Network announces premiere dates for new series “I Survived a Crime,” “Rescue Cam,” and returning hit-series, “Court Cam.” Expanding on its raw and heart-pounding non-fiction programming, beginning Wednesday, January 27 at 10pm ET/PT.

ABC Presents A Two-Hour WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Event With The Season Finale


ABC presents a two-hour television event beginning with the powerful season finale of ABC's hit show “What Would You Do?,” followed by a compelling new hour that confronts the moral dilemma of lying.

ABC News to Present 'American Catastrophe: How Did We Get Here?'


ABC News announced today a prime-time investigation into why the United States was unprepared for COVID-19, how government and administration officials failed and missed the warning signs, and what the country needs to do next to reopen and return to normalcy after the pandemic has wreaked havoc on American families, communities and the economy

ABC News Live and National Geographic Join Forces for 'Launch America: Mission to Space Live'


As American astronauts launch from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly 10 years, ABC News and National Geographic will join forces to present a two-hour, global live streaming and television event covering NASA and SpaceX's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, May 27.

Shoshana Bean, George Salazar & More Will Sing in ABC's Pride Special


A slew of Broadway favorites have been tapped to perform in a Pride special on June 30 (11am). Presented by ABC News Live, The Broadway League, and Disney Theatrical Productions, 'PRIDE on ABC News Live' will be filmed in part from The New Amsterdam Theatre, current home of Aladdin.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD


Audiences have started to listen again at Studio 54. That's because Children of a Lesser God is back, and it officially opened last night on Broadway. Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God stars film and television favorite Joshua Jackson and breakout star Lauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Anthony Edwards, Drama Desk Award nominee and Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis, Julee Cerda, Treshelle Edmond, and John McGinty. The play will open on Wednesday, April 11 at Studio 54. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!

ABC News Presents Extensive Coverage of Hurricane Irma Tonight


ABC News will air a one-hour live special on Sunday night with the latest updates from Florida and provide extensive live coverage this weekend of Hurricane Irma, the largest Atlantic storm in a decade.

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