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THE NBCUNIVERSAL FOUNDATION & THE NBC OWNED TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEW PROGRAM, 21ST CENTURY SOLUTIONS

Julia Nietsch — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:52:09 +0000

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:

FASHION POLICE ON CLOSET RAIDS, THE BEST DRESSED CITIES & SIZZLING SUMMER FASHION

Julia Nietsch — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:53:56 +0000

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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ROSIE POPE TALKS ‘PREGNANT IN HEELS’ & SHARES 5 FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY

Julia Nietsch — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:21:56 +0000

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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YVETTE NICOLE BROWN & JIM RASH IMAGINE A ‘COMMUNITY’ SPRING BREAK & GIVE SUPERLATIVES TO THE CAST

Julia Nietsch — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:35:59 +0000

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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USA STARS SHOW “CHARACTER”

Julia Nietsch — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:07:17 +0000

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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HOWIE, NICK & SHARON ON AMERICA’S NEWEST JUDGE, AND ON THEIR OWN HIDDEN TALENTS

Julia Nietsch — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:04:24 +0000

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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THE TEMPERATURE IS RISING: TELEMUNDO & MUN2 HEAT THINGS UP AT THE 2012 UPFRONT

Julia Nietsch — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:03 +0000

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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NBC UPFRONT 2012: THE STARS SCOOP ON WHAT’S TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR SHOWS

Julia Nietsch — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:57:54 +0000

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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A ‘SMASH’ HIT — KATHARINE & MEGAN ON THEIR FAVORITE NUMBERS, COSTUMES, AND MORE!

Julia Nietsch — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:25:34 +0000

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 BREAKS GROUND ON NEW COMMISSARY, AND ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN NEW YORK STATE OPERATIONS

Julia Nietsch — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:16:27 +0000

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: