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Today it was announced that the NBCUniversal Foundation will partner with the NBC Owned Television Stations on a new initiative called 21st Century Solutions. This new signature program will enable non-profits to compete for a total of $1.2M for their new and innovative programs in the ten local communities served by the NBC owned stations.

The program is looking for high-impact, innovative programs in the areas of Arts and Media, Community Development, Civic Engagement, Education, Environment, Jobs and Economic Empowerment, and Technology and Innovation.

The funding will come from the NBCUniversal Foundation while the ten stations will help promote the program and create a dialog about local social entrepreneurship as well as the impact on their city. Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations wishing to compete in the grant challenge can review the eligibility criteria and complete applications on the NBC stations’ websites in the ten cities:

Bay Area: www.nbcbayarea.com
Chicago: www.nbcchicago.com
Connecticut: www.nbcconnecticut.com
Dallas-Fort Worth: www.nbcdfw.com
Los Angeles: www.nbclosangeles.com
Miami: www.nbcmiami.com
New York: www.nbcnewyork.com
Philadelphia: www.nbcphiladelphia.com
San Diego: www.nbcsandiego.com
Washington, DC: www.nbcwashington.com

One local organization and two runners-up will be awarded grants in each city. Through this competitive grant process, the program aims to help communities identify opportunities for positive change and support nonprofits that are putting new ideas into action.

Applications must be received by August 15th and winners will be announced this fall.

To get an overview of the program and to learn more about how it will affect each of the ten local markets click here:

We stopped by the set of E!’s Fashion Police recently to get the scoop on the hottest summer trends for 2012, to find out what celebrity closets the hosts would love to raid and what they think are the best dressed cities in the world.

New York is high on the list for Joan Rivers saying that New York women: “… aren’t that young and they aren’t that pretty, but that style… I should wear something like that. She’s wearing horse dung and look how good it looks!”

Get the rest of it here:

And, don’t forget to tune in every Friday night at 10/9c for new episodes of Fashion Police!

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Season two of Pregnant in Heels kicked off last week, so we decided to sit down with Rosie Pope to learn more about what’s to come on the show.

Get the scoop on the new season (episodes air every Tuesday at 10/9c on Bravo) and for those of you who don’t know much about pregnancy, here are five things that happen to many women while pregnant. One of which Rosie mentions, “You might get crazy, crazy cravings like you might want to eat dirt. If that happens, you definitely want to talk to a doctor.”

Learn more here:

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NBC’s Community officially wrapped up its third season last week but for you loyal fans out there … do not worry, it will return this Fall!

As an end of the season treat, check out our interview with Yvette Nicole Brown and Jim Rash where we asked them to imagine what a Community spring break would look like. Plus, hear what yearbook superlatives they assigned to each of their fellow cast members here:

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We stopped by the USA upfront yesterday to chitchat with the network’s freshest talent, and in keeping with USA’s tagline “Characters Welcome” we asked everyone “what makes you such a character?”

Hear how folks like Sigourney Weaver, Peter Gallagher, Gabriel Macht, and Carla Gugino responded. And, find out who claims, “I’m like a menu at a diner. It’s everything you want and nothing that you want all at the same exact time.” Check it all out here:

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With the new season of America’s Got Talent kicking off last week, we sat down with Judges Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, and Host Nick Cannon, to hear their thoughts on the newest America’s Got Talent judge and to get the scoop on their very own hidden talents!

Find out more here:

And, make sure to tune in next Monday at 8/7c for a brand new episode!

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Last night, we stopped by the Telemundo and mun2 Upfront in New York City to ask stars “Why Telemundo is so hot right now?” See what they had to say:

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Today, NBC presented its 2012-13 primetime schedule from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

We hit the red carpet to find out why people should tune into both the new and returning shows that NBC has lined up for the coming year. Check out what the stars had to say:

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With Smash heading into its exciting season finale next Monday at 10/9c there are still plenty of unanswered questions: will Dev find his engagement ring for Karen? Will Tom and Julia be able to save the show?

We don’t know the answers, but we can tell you that Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty are ecstatic for season two. We sat down with both ladies recently in LA, and found out what their favorite numbers from season one are, costumes and much more. Get the scoop here:

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NBCUniversal announced today a major investment in the infrastructure of its New York operations – committing roughly $190 million to a series of upgrades at the company’s headquarters 30 Rock, as well as at other NBCUniversal locations throughout the city, and to kick things off NBCUniversal Chief Executive Officer Steve Burke joined the co-hosts of Bravo’s Around the World in 80 Plates Cat Cora and Curtis Stone to knock through a wall, and start construction on the company’s new commissary.

The project, which is expected to continue through the second quarter of 2014, includes the renovation of approximately 1.2 million square feet of space within 30 Rock, and upgrading the technical capabilities of its Manhattan facilities to best-in-class, state-of-the-art technology. And, in keeping with the company’s “Green Is Universal” initiative, all aspects of the renovation will employ sustainable materials and processes.

Pat Fili-Krushel, Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal, says: “We’re delighted to announce that NBCUniversal is upping the ante in its decades-long relationship with New York. In addition to investing $190 million and contributing to making New York a greener city, we’re building on an 85-year history that stretches back to the earliest days of broadcast entertainment.”

We stopped by the groundbreaking ceremony that took place today at 30 Rock to check in on the investment with Steve Burke, Cat and Curtis, as well as with John Wallace, President, Operations & Technical Services, Frances Berwick, President, Bravo and Style Media, and Rick Cotton, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, NBCUniversal. Take a look here:

CNBC’s Stay Tuned: The Future of TV premieres tonight at 9pm and gives viewers an inside look at the 80-year-old TV industry at the peak of a distribution and content revolution.

The documentary, reported by Julia Boorstin, goes inside the companies competing to shape the new connected-TV reality. Boorstin speaks with some of the biggest names in the industry from MTV Founder Tom Freston and actor Ashton Kutcher to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes and The Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger about their visions for the future of television.

We checked in with Boorstin to learn more, take a look here:

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With only a few episodes left of Grimm, we sat down with the cast and asked them to reflect on this season. Hear what their favorite episodes are, what to expect as the season rounds out, and a message to their fans.

And, don’t forget to tune into a brand new episode tonight (9/8c on NBC) that revolves around the classic take of Cinderella.

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NBCUniversal held its first ever digital upfront (#NBCUNewfront) yesterday in New York City, where the company unveiled a slew of new digital offerings from its television and digital properties.

If you are interested in seeing more and checking out all of the fun new gadgets, check out a tour from the space last night given by Nick Lehman, President, Entertainment and Digital Networks & Integrated Media, NBCUniversal.

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For more information on the digital upfront click here.

Last night’s E! Upfront in New York City became a true love fest as we asked some of the network’s hottest stars: “who is your celebrity crush?”

We talked to Ryan Seacrest, Joan Rivers, Bill and Giuliana Rancic, Kevin Jonas, and many more about who’s hot, whose picture they’ve cut out, and who makes them blush. Get the full scoop here:

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Tonight at 7PM, the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards will be broadcast LIVE on Telemundo from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida. The show’s co-hosts this year are Aylin Mujica of Telemundo’s Corazón Valiente and Daniel Sarcos of Telemundo’s morning show Levántate.

Be sure to tune in and catch mega-stars Don Omar, Pitbull, Mana, Wisin & Yandel, Juanes, Jenni Rivera, Cristian Castro, Olga Tañon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Samo, Natti Natasha, Loalwa Braz, Sensato and Akon, among others. Marc Anthony will be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award.

And, for the first time ever on Spanish-language television, the awards show will be Shazam-enabled, allowing viewers and fans to get immediate access to more information about their favorite artists walking the red carpet, including links to artists’ web pages for videos and pictures, as well as the ability to buy music directly through the Shazam Mobile App.

If you want a sneak peek of all the action now though, check out our video featuring Telemundo’s Maria Fernández who gave us the grand tour of all the preparation taking place:

The complete list of finalists, in addition to exclusive content about this year’s event, can be found at www.telemundo.com, the official website of the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm®. Follow the star-studded event at: Twitter.com/LatinBillboards and Facebook.com/PremiosBillboardTelemundo

30 Rock is hitting the NBC airwaves this week with a new special LIVE episode – shot from the iconic Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center – which airs this Thursday at 8:30/7:30c.

We talked with Tina Fey who promises hardcore 30 Rock fans a good dose of the show’s signature nerdery, and Tracy Morgan, to get the lowdown on the new LIVE episode. Check it all out including a special message to the fans with a simple click of the button here:

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At the annual Point Foundation Honors, held April 16th in New York City, the Inspiration Award was given to Focus Features (recognizing its championing respect and inclusion of the LGBT community) and it was announced that NBCUniversal Diversity and Inclusion and OUT@NBCUniversal have created a scholarship with Point Foundation for an LGBT scholar pursuing a career in film, television, or broadcast & digital journalism.

We spoke with Focus CEO James Schamus and President Andrew Karpen as well as actor Denis O’Hare (of Milk) about Focus and the LGBT community; the company’s most recent LGBT-themed movie, Pariah, arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray today.

Take a look at the trailer for Pariah here:

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey are back for a spankin’ new season, which premieres this Sunday night at 10/9c on Bravo.

We took a little trip to good ol’ Jersey to find out more on what to expect in what Caroline Manzo calls a “telling” new season. Get the scoop right here:

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In the age of Twitter, presidential candidates get a level of exposure now more than ever, and what once would have been a small story can become viral – and huge – in a matter of minutes.

We sat down with Chris Hayes, Host of Up with Chris Hayes on MNSBC, to ponder the digital present, and get his take on how social media is shaping this presidential election. Check it out here:

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Tomorrow night, the NBC Sports Group jump starts its coverage of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Eastern Conference’s #5 Philadelphia Flyers vs. in-state rival #4 Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.

Two additional games will air Wednesday night, with the Western Conference #5 Detroit Red Wings facing the #4 Nashville Predators at 8 p.m. ET on CNBC; and the Western Conference’s #8 Los Angeles Kings meeting the #1 Vancouver Canucks at 10:30 p.m. ET also on NBC Sports Network.

We met with NBC Sports’ NHL Studio Analyst Keith Jones and NBC Sports’ Inside-the-Glass Analyst Pierre McGuire to find out who they think has the best shot of winning the Stanley Cup and what their game day routines entail. Take a look here:

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Last night at the Bravo Upfront in New York City, we chatted with the network’s stars on the blue carpet about all things Bravo. Hear why the Housewives, Andy Cohen, Kathy Griffin, Jeff Lewis, Jenni Pulos, Curtis Stone and many more think they are “so bravo.”

Check it out here:

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The New Generation Latino Consortium presented their 5th annual conference in New York City yesterday which was sponsored by mun2 in effort to help educate and inform the business and entertainment community about the New Generation Latino (NGL) market.

We met with Yarel Ramos – host of Reventon con Yarel on mun2 and one of the moderators at the conference – to learn more about the NGL market as a whole, their impact on this year’s election, and more. Take a look here:

Don’t forget to tune in to Reventon con Yarel on mun2 every Sunday at 12pm!

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About a month ago it was announced that a new daytime talk show “Trisha” will be produced at the Stamford Media Center, which builds upon NBCUniversal’s already considerable investment in Connecticut production.

Back in 2009, the company took advantage of the Connecticut tax credits program by relocating three talk shows – Maury Povich, Jerry Springer and Steve Wilkos – to the Stamford Center. Since then, NBCUniversal productions have created jobs, helped build up local businesses, and pumped over 23 million dollars into the local economy.

During a recent trip to downtown Stamford, we visited with several NBCUniversal employees, local business owners and leaders to get their take on why tax credits matter. Learn more here:

Today, NBCUniversal’s President of Research and Media Development, Alan Wurtzel gave a speech at the Advertising Research Foundation’s Annual Conference highlighting findings from “Billion Dollar Olympics Research Lab.” He presented results from the previous two research labs conducted in Beijing and Vancouver and shared plans for the various projects that will be conducted during the London Summer Games.

The main projects in London will explore new ways to measure cross platform video consumption on TV, mobile, the PC and for the first time in this Olympics, the tablet. Wurtzel outlined details of the cross platform studies, that will be conducted in partnership with Google and comScore, and he also shared new plans for several social media research projects in the works.

Get the highlights from Alan’s speech in our personal interview with him here:

Best Ink (premieres tonight at 10/9c on Oxygen) is a new competition reality series that goes inside the unpredictable world of tattoo artistry.

With nothing but their needles, ink, and passion, ten respected tattoo artists from across the country compete over eight episodes for the chance of winning $100,000 and a cover and feature spread in Tattoo magazine.

The contestants are guided through the competition by host and recording artist Kimberly Caldwell. After each challenge, the head judge, world-renowned tattoo artist Joe Capobianco, along with international pinup model and tattoo shop owner Sabina Kelley and a rotating guest judge, critique the artists’ work to find the most skilled tattooist. Only one artist will get the ultimate bragging rights to call their work “Best Ink.”

We stopped by a screening for the show at culturefix on the lower east side and met with some of the contestants. Hear who they think is their toughest competitor, what gives them an edge in the competition and what celebrity they would like to ink most! Take a look here:

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The new season of Fairly Legal kicked off last week with new episodes airing Fridays at 9/8c on USA Network.

The show follows Kate Reed (Sarah Shahi), who is a firm believer that justice can always be found — even if it’s not always in the courtroom. Once a lawyer at her family’s esteemed San Francisco firm, Kate’s frustration with the legal system led her to a new career as a mediator.

Thanks to her innate understanding of human nature thorough legal knowledge and a winning smile, Kate is a natural when it comes to dispute resolution … except when it comes to conflicts in her own life. She clashes constantly with her partners at Reed & Reed, especially with an ambitious up-and-coming attorney Ben (Ryan Johnson) who recently joined the firm.

Find out how this new character shakes things up and much more about the new season from Sarah Shahi and Ryan Johnson:

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Bent, a new romantic comedy premiering tonight at 9/8c on NBC, is about a womanizing contractor named Pete (David Walton, Perfect Couples) and his beautiful, no-nonsense, type-A client Alex (Amanda Peet, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip), who work together to remodel each other’s lives as they renovate her Venice, California home.

On the surface, Alex and Pete could not be more opposite. The recently divorced Alex is a hard-working, high-strung lawyer who is raising her 10-year-old daughter, Charlie (Joey King, Ramona and Beezus), as a single mom following her husband’s incarceration for insider trading. However, Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete who will not only tear apart her kitchen, but also transform her worldview in the process.

Adding to the charm of Alex’s family life is her wild younger sister, Screwsie (Margo Harshman, Sorority Row), who unfortunately for Alex, seems to be similar in nature as Pete. Meanwhile, Pete’s home life includes his narcissistic, live-in father, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor, Arrested Development), an unemployed actor who still yearns to get back in the game.

Hear from Amanda Peet and Jeffrey Tambor on what they think about the chemistry of the show, the significance of the title “Bent,” and why opposites attract. Take a look here:

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This season of Celebrity Apprentice is heating up and the stakes will keep getting higher.

Unfortunately for her, actress Tia Carrere was the contestant fired last night.

We stopped by Trump Towers recently to find out what Trump thinks about this season so far, the contestants and how they are matching up, and who was the hardest person he has EVER had to fire on the show. Click here to find out!

Tune in Sundays at 9/8c to catch Celebrity Apprentice.

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Tamra Barney, the half Irish “Real Housewife of Orange County” decided to kick back and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early this year in NYC. She stopped by The Wheeltapper, a local Irish pub and learned how to make “Irish Iced Tea.”

See how she did behind the bar, hear about how she has celebrated the holiday in years past, and what O.C. housewife she thinks will get the craziest this St. Patty’s Day!

Don’t forget to tune in for a brand new episode tonight of The Real Housewives of Orange County at 9/8c.

And, here is the recipe for the Irish Iced Tea:

1/2oz Vodka
½ oz Gin
1/2 oz Rum
½ 0z Triple Sec
½ oz melon liquor
Topped off with a dash of Sprite or any other lemon/lime soda.

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Last night, folks from Comcast, the Hill, and the media industry gathered around at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. to join Sean “Diddy” Combs, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Rodriguez, and Constantino “Said” Schwarz in celebrating the launch of their new independent networks.

The following are the names of the new networks: Aspire (Magic Johnson), BabyFirst Americas (Constantino “Said” Schwarz), El Rey (Robert Rodriguez) and REVOLT (Sean “Diddy” Combs).

We hit the red carpet to get the inside scoop on what viewers can expect to see on these new channels. Learn more here:

Psych returned last week for its mid-season premiere with new episodes airing every Wednesday at 10/9c on USA Network.

We spoke with Dulé Hill, who plays Gus on the show, at the NBC Experience Store to learn more about what’s coming up on the rest of the season, what his character would do if he could write an episode, and much more. It’s all stuff every Psych fan needs to know, so unless you have ESP and know it all already click here and learn more:

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Focus Features releases its father/son drama Being Flynn in New York and Los Angeles today; and in additional cities March 9th.

Screenwriter/director Paul Weitz (About a Boy) based the movie on Nick Flynn’s 2004 memoir Another Bulls—t Night in Suck City, exploring both the unbreakable and fragile bonds between parent and child.

Nick Flynn (played by Paul Dano of Little Miss Sunshine) is a young writer seeking to define himself. He misses his loving mother, the late Jody (Julianne Moore). But his father, Jonathan (two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro) is not even a memory, as Nick has not seen the man in 18 years. Suddenly facing eviction from his apartment, Jonathan impulsively reaches out to Nick and the two come face-to-face.

We stopped by the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City for the Being Flynn Special Screening to speak with the cast and crew. Hear about the film from them here:

And, get a preview of the film here:

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Today, CNBC expands its presence at the iconic New York Stock Exchange unveiling a brand new set on the floor bringing viewers even closer to the action on the trading floor.

We took the grand tour with CNBC’s Steve Fastook, Vice President of Operations, which includes a behind-the-scenes look at all of the technical innovations and the set’s features. Learn more here:

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Talk about sands through the hour glass — it might seem like a blink of the eye, but Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn have been playing John Black and Marlena Evans on Days of our Lives for over 20 years.

We caught up with them at the NBC experience store about their long reign as the most infamous super-couple on daytime television, and heard how working on extremely dramatic scenes affects them personally… and much more! See it all right here:

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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, behind only the Kentucky Derby – airs live tonight, Tuesday, February 14 at 8/7c on USA Network.

We stopped by Madison Square Garden to check in with the dogs and to learn more about the excitement, how they are enjoying the show, New York City, and much more. Hear from the dogs themselves here (woof, woof!):

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Every day, more and more people are going online to find love.

Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, NBC News’ Amy Robach digs into the online dating world in the CNBC documentary Love at First Byte: The Secret of Online Dating. We chatted with Amy to find out some of the things she learned working on this project including the most used online dating site, what attracts men and women online, and much more. Check it out here:

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Tomorrow night, Diane, Christina, and Kimberly are back with a whole new look and whole lot of Jersey style in the season two premiere of Jersey Couture on Oxygen at 10 PM ET/PT.

We stopped by the premiere party in NYC to talk to the Scalis and other attendees (including Sammi and Deena of Jersey Shore and Selita Ebanks) about “Stuff Jersey Girls Say.”

Check it out here:

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Smash – which premieres next Monday, February 6 at 10/9c – is a new musical drama that celebrates Broadway theater and follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have on thing in common … to be a “Smash.”

The series centers on a desire to create a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe and consists of an all-star cast including Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, and Katherine McPhee.

We hit the red carpet premiere at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and asked cast members and crew if the show is bringing a piece of Broadway to homes across the country and why people should tune in. Hear what they had to say:

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We sat down with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Lisa Vanderpump and Brandi Glanville to find out what we can expect to see on the reunion special airing tonight, Monday, January 30th at 9/8c on Bravo.

Hear what the ladies had to say about what goes down tonight as they hash out the season, plus get Lisa and Brandi’s views on marriage and keeping “the spark” alive:

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Relaciones Peligrosas, Telemundo’s newest original production, starring Sandra Echeverria, Ana Layevska and Gabriel Coronel, premieres tonight, January 24 at 10 p.m. ET.

Set in a bilingual high school in the U.S., the story explores the relationships of the school’s professors, students and their parents, and tackles issues “ripped from the headlines,” including bullying, suicide and sexual orientation.

Alma Matrecito, a young actress who was selected for the novela through a nationwide open casting and participation in Telemundo’s Actor’s Workshop, shares her unique perspective of the production, her character, and living her dream here:

And for you social media junkies, Relaciones Peligrosas offers exclusive content to users through the following platforms: msnlatino.telemundo.com/novelas/Relaciones_Peligrosas, Twitter @RPeligrosasTV, and Facebook.com/RelacionesPeligrosas.

Learn more about what the show and its actors are doing with social media here:

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With nearly 1100 stores, Best Buy is considered the “last man standing” among national electronics retailers.

Tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT, CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen takes a behind-the-scenes look at Best Buy’s business model and how they are fighting to stay relevant in the digital world. We caught up with Tyler to learn more; check it out here.

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White Collar returns to USA Network tonight at 10/9c.

We met with Tiffani Thiessen who plays Elizabeth Burke, the wife of FBI agent Peter Burke. In our interview, Tiffani discusses the new season and how she relates most to this character out of all the roles she has played throughout her career. Learn more here:

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The new comedy Are You There, Chelsea? premieres tonight on NBC at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The show follows the character of Chelsea (Laura Prepon, That ‘70s Show), an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress, friend, daughter, sister and sexually dynamic “advanced drinker.”

We sat down with Laura Prepon and asked why people should tune in, what’s the most outrageous thing she has done so far on the show, plus she gives a shout out to her home state of New Jersey! Check it out here:

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Do you need some “wearapy” this New Year?

Whether you are going on a job interview or having a “talk” with your significant other – Jeannie Mai (Host of How Do I Look? on the Style Network) breaks down how you can use certain colors to your advantage and help tweak your persona to fit the situation.

We met with Jeannie recently to get the scoop on how to mix wearapy into your wardrobe when tackling these new situations. Learn more here:

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Don’t forget to tune into How Do I Look? on Mondays at 10/9c.

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Today, Donald Trump unveiled the new lineup of famous faces that will appear on the fifth installment of Celebrity Apprentice premiering Sunday, February 12 at 9 p.m. on NBC.

The men are: late-night legend Arsenio Hall, pop star Clay Aiken, radio host Adam Carolla, the “Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno, magician/comedian Penn Jillette, rock star Dee Snider, actor George Takei, IndyCar legend Michael Andretti, and star of “American Chopper,” Paul Teutul, Sr.

The women are: supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, pop star Debbie Gibson, actress and multi-Grammy winner Tia Carrere, author and reality star Victoria Gotti, comedienne Lisa Lampanelli, former Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza, singer and actress Aubrey O’Day, actress and model Patricia Velásquez, and star of “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” Teresa Giudice.

We chatted with some of the stars to get their feelings about working for Mr. Trump and why they think they should win:

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Bravo is ringing in 2012 in style with its new series It’s a Brad, Brad World premiering January 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

The docu-series follows fan-favorite Brad Goreski as he embarks on his own in the cutthroat world of fashion styling, and it offers an all-access pass into the life of the small-town kid who who followed his dreams.

We sat down with Brad recently to learn more about the show and to get fashion tips on how to jazz up your look for New Years! Take a look here:

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The 2012 NHL Winter Classic airs Monday, January 2 at 1 p.m. ET live from Citizens Bank Park where the Philadelphia Flyers host their division rival the New York Rangers.

The same day will mark the launch of the NBC Sports Network, which is being re-branded from VERSUS.

We stopped by the 2012 NHL Winter Classic press event last week at Studio 8H in 30 Rockefeller Plaza to learn more about this year’s matchup, plus the plans for the newly-branded NBC Sports Network. Get the scoop from Doc Emrick and NBC Sports execs here:

Also, check out the progress as Citizens Bank Park prepares for the Winter Classic in this time lapse video below:

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In the spirit of giving this holiday season, NBC 4 New York is hosting its second annual “Nonstop Day of Giving” Telethon today from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m at the NBC Experience Store in 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

All through the day NBC 4 New York & New York Nonstop, along with its partners, are structuring programming around the power of charitable giving and volunteerism. This year, the station is aligned with City Harvest, the world’s first food rescue organization feeding the hungry of New York City, as well as new media partner, radio station WBLS FM (107.5), and returning media partner WOR-AM (710) radio. Both radio stations will be broadcasting at times throughout the day from the NBC Store.

NBC 4 New York will also feature live highlights direct from Rockefeller Center with celebrities, local dignitaries, and key business people who will talk about their charities and the importance of giving.

We spoke with President & General Manager of NBC 4 New York Michael Jack, and Egypt of WBLS FM (107.5) to get their take on today’s event:

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NBC and the WWE have joined forces for the fourth annual holiday telecast of WWE Tribute to the Troops, which airs this Saturday, December 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

The hour-long special will feature performances by Grammy Award winning R&B sensation Mary J. Blige, Multi-platinum rock band Nickelback, comedian George Wallace, and WWE’s biggest Superstars and Divas for thousands of Fort Bragg military personnel and their families at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC.

We met with WWE’s Sheamus and Miss USA (who will also be making a guest appearance) to get their take on why it is important to pay tribute to the troops this holiday season:

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NBCUniversal today announced a new media rights agreement that extends its NFL rights package through the 2022 season.

We spoke with Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBC Sports Group, to get a play-by-play on the many enhancements the new deal includes. Learn more here:

Click here for the full announcement.