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‘Wheel of Fortune’ fans in Rochester, we have a local contestant! Kemi Akindude of Rochester New York will be on the popular game show on Friday 7:00 p.m. Recently a local contestant from Henrietta also competed on Jeopardy! and advanced twice! David Bond will be competing in the third round of Jeopardy! Source: New Break
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations highlight an impressive roster of Black talent, showcasing the power and depth of storytelling across film and television. Zendaya earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in Challengers, while Denzel Washington is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion […]
Barack and Michelle Obama’s are backing a new reality dating show for baby boomers titled “The Later Daters.” Executive produced by the former first lady, the docuseries “follows singles in their 50s, 60s, and 70s as they try for their second (or third, or fourth) chance at love,” per Netflix. “Throughout the eight episodes, six baby […]
“We’ve been waiting to find the right partners who understand our story and are willing to tell it all,” said Nathan Morris in a statement, per Variety. “Denis [O’Sullivan] and Jeff [Kalligheri] at Compelling Pictures understood us day 1.” Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave will fund and produce the film with current Boyz II Men […]
To celebrate Whoopi Goldberg’s birthday on “The View” on Wednesday, she came with gifts for the audience and a major announcement — the ABC host officially launched a new TV network devoted entirely to women’s sports. “Next is something that has been 16 years in the making, that I am proud to announce. We are […]
Jaleel White recently shared why he declined a proposed reboot of Family Matters, despite Netflix’s interest. In a clip promoting his memoir, Growing Up Urkel, White explained he was approached around 2013–2014 after the success of Fuller House. However, he felt Family Matters was unique and shouldn’t follow the same reboot formula, saying, “I didn’t […]
Approximately 42.3 million viewers tuned in to primetime coverage of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election on Tuesday night, according to Nielsen data. The overall rating for the night was a 13.3, with approximately 28.45 million households. That covers the viewing period of approximately 7-11 p.m. ET across 18 networks, specifically: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CW, […]
The NFL Super Bowl halftime show will continue to be produced by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The partnership, which originally began in 2019, saw Roc Nation take the lead in advising and selecting artists for major NFL performances, including the coveted Super Bowl halftime show. Additionally, Roc Nation has played a significant role in supporting the […]
News 8 WROC is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a telethon aimed at supporting those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The hurricanes caused significant damage in Florida, leaving many residents without power and forcing others to find new living arrangements due to destroyed homes. The telethon will take place on Wednesday, […]
Deion Sanders and Rocsi Diaz are teaming up to host a new talk show called “We Got Time Today,” which will premiere in November on Tubi. The show, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will feature 20 one-hour episodes airing every Tuesday. It will cover a wide range of topics, including news, culture, entertainment, and sports, […]