Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:20 pm
NBC recently concluded its 13th season of "Sunday Night Football," posting a 7 percent viewership increase from last year, and once again pacing to finish as primetime's No. 1 TV show in all key metrics for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year - adding to its record for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on official live plus same day data provided by Nielsen.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:20 pm
NBC Sports Group and Nashville Predators star and entrepreneur P.K. Subban have agreed to a first-of-its-kind content partnership to produce a television special and an original digital series, both parties announced. This is the first time NBC Sports Group has struck a content agreement with an active player, and the first such deal for Subban's production company, PeeK Productions.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 05:30 pm
Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts (9-6) face the Tennessee Titans (9-6) in a "win or go home" week 17 matchup this week on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." The winner of NFL #Game256 will earn the final AFC playoff berth, while the loser will miss the playoffs. Coverage begins with "Football Night in America" at 7 p.m. ET, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m., from Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
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Wed, Dec 26th 2018 07:10 am
dick clark productions and ABC announced one of the world's best-selling pop music icons, Christina Aguilera, will perform for a live audience of more than 1 million people just minutes before the ball drops on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019."
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Wed, Dec 26th 2018 07:05 am
"NBC's New Year's Eve" will kick off 2019 with the biggest names in music, as Jennifer Lopez and Bebe Rexha join the previously announced lineup that includes Diana Ross, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer, John Legend and Blake Shelton, as well as Keith Urban and Brett Young, who will perform live from "Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville."
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Wed, Dec 26th 2018 07:00 am
NBC will begin 2019 with music's biggest names, as "NBC's New Year's Eve" will feature performances by Diana Ross, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer, John Legend and Blake Shelton.
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Wed, Dec 26th 2018 06:55 am
Emmy Award-winning personality, producer and talk show host Steve Harvey returns this holiday season to host "FOX's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square," once again alongside Emmy Award-winning journalist and TV personality Maria Menounos. The second annual live broadcast special, airing from the heart of New York City's famed Times Square, airs Monday, Dec. 31 (8-10 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET live), on FOX.
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Sun, Dec 23rd 2018 02:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres released the following statement on Sunday:
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Chevel Shepherd, a 16-year-old female country artist from Farmington, New Mexico, was crowned champion of "The Voice." The popular young singer from Team Kelly earned coach Kelly Clarkson her second consecutive "Voice" win on the four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
NBC Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver A.J. Allmendinger, who will join the network's motorsports coverage beginning in January.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
Billboard's "Artist to Watch" 2018, Jessie Chris, was in Western New York this week to share her anti-bullying message with students at schools across the region. On Tuesday, she went to Emmet Middle School in Lockport, along with the Kurzdorfer family, which started Devin's Message Foundation.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced forward Patrik Berglund was placed on unconditional wavers with the intent to terminate his contract.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
In anticipation of the long-awaited "Aquaman" release, Regal announces an exclusive giveaway of the collectible "Unmasked" Black Manta Funko Pop figure. These will be available to Regal Crown Club members who purchase three or more tickets to a standard 2-D screening of "Aquaman" at all participating theaters starting Thursday, Dec. 20, while supplies last.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Travis Scott has announced a second leg of his "ASTROWORLD: WISH YOU WERE HERE" tour. It will make a stop at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
As anticipation rises for Switchfoot's forthcoming album, "Native Tongue," the Grammy Award-winning rock band releases the third instant grat track, "All I Need," to fans who pre-order the album.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Joe E. Sahlen, president of Sahlen Packing Co., on Tuesday announced the company will sponsor construction of a custom motorcycle by renown designers Orange County Choppers to help raise money for a permanent veterans memorial in East Aurora's Knox Farm State Park.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Grammy Award-winner Amy Grant recently stopped by the famed concert series NPR's "Tiny Desk" to share a collection of holiday music, including "To Be Together," "Tennessee Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." Of her "fabulous four-decade career," NPR Music noted, "you not only hear an artist progress - from '80s synth-pop to lush string arrangements to a contemporary Nashville sound - but as a person, as her own feelings and faith surrounding the season evolve with a mixture of melancholy and cheer."
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
Over the weekend, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team recalled defenseman Matt Hunwick from his conditioning loan with the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced Golden Globe winner and four-time nominee Jeff Bridges will be honored with the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. The acclaimed actor, a star of such legendary films as "Crazy Heart," "The Big Lebowski," "True Grit," "Iron Man" and "The Fabulous Baker Boys," will accept the honor at the awards ceremony, hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg.
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Sun, Dec 16th 2018 01:20 pm
Prior to her sold-out concert at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Saturday night, violinist Lindsey Stirling made a special visit to the Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. The award-winning EDM-pop-classic artist toured the facility, took pictures, hung out with Santa, had a giant cookie and learned about the charity, which provides a home for out-of-town guests fighting illness.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 06:40 pm
Viral sensations The Singing Contractors have announced plans for their anticipated national debut project, "Working On A Building," hymns and gospel classics with Gaither Music Group, set to release Feb. 1, 2019. The collection will include unique renditions of beloved hymns and gospel classics.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 06:40 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced the recipients of the 2018 "Give for Greatness" grants. Twenty-five grants providing general operating support in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded to cultural organizations across the five counties of Western New York thanks to several fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2018 12:30 pm
"Timeless" fans came out in force with their #SaveTimeless campaign to show NBC how much they valued the sci-fi action-adventure show, and the Peacock Network took notice. In July, a two-hour series finale was booked for the holiday season. It will air Thursday, Dec. 20.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 03:50 pm
The ABC Television Network will premiere the new dramas "Whiskey Cavalier" on Wednesday, Feb. 27 (10 p.m. EST); "The Fix" on Monday, March 18 (10 p.m.); and "Grand Hotel" on Monday, June 17 (10 p.m.). Returning drama "For The People" will debut season two on Thursday, March 7 (10 p.m.).
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 03:45 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist Francesca Battistelli will appear on the holiday special, "Andrea Bocelli: The Heart of Christmas," which is set to air on TBN on Dec. 20 (8 p.m.). The holiday program will feature Battistelli singing a duet with the world-renowned classical music icon, along with a duet between Bocelli and his son, Matteo, select Christmas songs and more.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 03:45 pm
With more than 45 Dove Awards, three Grammy Awards, and an American Music Award, Michael W. Smith has forever enshrined his mark in the music history books. Smith garnered yet another Grammy nod last Friday with a nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his latest worship effort, "Surrounded."
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 03:45 pm
Fallsview Casino's jam-packed March 2019 lineup presents excitement with a variety of acts, including the musical production "We Will Rock You," Shaggy, Paul Zerdin and Randy Houser.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 03:45 pm
Donna The Buffalo will perform at the Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2018 06:45 pm
Universal Music Group has announced "Bohemian Rhapsody," the iconic single by British rock legends Queen, officially became the world's most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed classic rock song of all time.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2018 06:45 pm
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today that legendary TV icon Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, aptly named the Carol Burnett Award, honoring the highest level of achievement in the medium.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2018 06:45 pm
Nickelodeon's "JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M The Tour" will make a stop at the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. July 28, 2019. This concert event is co-presented by Funtime Presents and AEG Presents.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 04:40 pm
In the wake of new leadership and increased partnerships, Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, a nonprofit arts service provider, will relocate to a larger office space and work area at the Tri-Main Center (2495 Main St., Suite 422, Buffalo) in January 2019.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 04:40 pm
Dane Cook announced the "Tell It Like It Is Tour," his first full-scale tour since 2013. Cook will visit major cities across the U.S. on the run, kicking things off Feb. 21, 2019, at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, and wrapping Nov. 16 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 04:40 pm
Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier will embark on the "Wasteland Baby! Tour" in spring 2019. The 26-date run kicks off March 10 at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo and includes stops in Nashville, Austin and Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. local time on Friday.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
Christian music supergroup Newsboys United and multi-Platinum-selling, multi-Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith are set to make history this spring, joining forces for the first time ever for "Surrounded & United: The Tour." The 10-city outing will be a night of worship, featuring hits spanning both artists' unparalleled careers.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
In the team's first home game since Oct. 13, the Buffalo Beauts earned a 3-1 victory over the Connecticut Whale on Saturday night at Harborcenter. It was just the second home game this season for the Beauts, who improved their record to 4-3 overall and 2-0 at home.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 10:00 am
Lindsey Stirling's summer performance at Artpark was the best show this writer has seen in 12 years of covering Mainstage Theater events.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
"America's Got Talent" season 12 winner and audience favorite Darci Lynne is celebrating the holidays with the release of her version of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" via Columbia Records and Syco today.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
BEC Recordings/BEC Worship's London Gatch announced a full-length solo debut release, "New Stories," for Feb. 22, 2019. Listeners have been able to get to know London over the last year as she has released tracks from the upcoming album, including the song, "Jesus Only You," "You Never Walk Away," "Oh What Perfect Love," and the title track, "New Stories."
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will once again provide fans a chance to do some holiday shopping while supporting the Buffalo Sabres Foundation with the return of the annual autographed ornament surprise this Saturday, Dec. 8, before and during the team's game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 1 p.m. With a $20 donation to the Sabres Foundation, fans will receive a holiday ornament autographed by a Buffalo Sabres player.
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