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NBC's "The Voice" Taps Music Icon Sting and Multi-Hyphenate Jennifer Hudson As Season 26 Mega Mentors

NBC's "The Voice" Taps Music Icon Sting and Multi-Hyphenate Jennifer Hudson As Season 26 Mega Mentors






17-time Grammy Award winner Sting and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will serve as mega mentors on season 26 of the four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice,” airing Mondays (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) and Tuesdays (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC and next day on Peacock.

In an exciting first for “The Voice,” two legendary musicians come aboard as mega mentors. Hudson joins Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire while Sting joins coaches Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, Nov. 11.

The uber-competitive three-way Knockouts are back. The artists are paired against two other teammates, but this time, they will select their own songs to perform individually while their direct competitors watch and wait. Alongside the coaches, genre-bender Sting and vocal powerhouse Hudson will bring their years of experience to guide the artists into their strongest performances yet. Coaches alone choose the winner from their team to advance to the Playoffs, the last round before the Live Shows. Each coach has one save and one steal in this round.

As one of the world’s most distinctive artists, Sting, managed by the Cherrytree Music Company, has earned 17 Grammy Awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, four Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination, Billboard magazine’s Century Award and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. A member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has received the Kennedy Center Honors, American Music Award of Merit and Polar Music Prize. Sting has been awarded honorary doctorates of music by the University of Northumbria (1992), Berklee College of Music (1994), University of Newcastle upon Tyne (2006) and Brown University at its 250th commencement ceremony (2018). Throughout his illustrious career, he has sold over 100 million albums from his combined work with the Police and as a solo artist.

Entertainment icon Jennifer Hudson is a Grammy, Oscar, Tony and Emmy-winning artist. Over her highly acclaimed career, Hudson has been named one of Time magazine’s “Most Influential People in the World,” received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, received NAACP Entertainer of the Year, performed at the Super Bowl, sang for world leaders and even has a day named after her in her beloved city of Chicago. Hudson’s nationally syndicated talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” which launched its third season in September, is the recipient of 10 Daytime Emmy Award nominations and two People’s Choice Awards nominations. The show, which continually features an impressive lineup of guests, earned her the AAFCA We See You Award, GLAAD’s Excellence in Media Award and the NAACP Image Award for Best Talk Show Host. Hudson was also a coach on seasons 13 and 15 of “The Voice.” On Oct. 18, Hudson released her highly anticipated first holiday album, “The Gift of Love,” which features genre-defying, world-class collaborations on classics and original songs.

“The Voice” remains the most-watched alternative series for its sixth consecutive fall and is having its best season on Peacock.

“The Voice” is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher and Barry Poznick.

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NBC Sets Spectacular Two-Week Finale for 'America's Got Talent'

NBC Sets Spectacular Two-Week Finale for 'America's Got Talent'

 




Television’s most-watched broadcast unscripted series for 19 summers, “America’s Got Talent” begins its two-week finale tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with performances from the show’s 10 remarkable finalists. 

 

The season will conclude Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. with a countdown to the finale results, followed by the winner reveal in a star-studded results show at 9 p.m.

 

The finalists include: 

  • AIRFOOTWORKS – Dance group                           
  • Hakuna Matata Acrobats – Acrobatic act                                                                                            

 

Eligible viewers can vote for their favorite act at NBC.com/AGTVote and via the “AGT” App (available through Google Play and on the App Store).  

 

The season 19 finale on Sept. 24 will feature incredible star-studded performances alongside the top 10 finalists, including guest performances from 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles & the Gold Over America Tour, award-winning, multi-platinum entertainer Michael Bublé, legendary guitarist Neal Schon and members of Journey, world-renowned DJ and producer Steve Aoki, acclaimed stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias, the electrifying cast of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas, singer-songwriter Andra Day, AGT fan favorite Detroit Youth Choir, and more. 

 

Acts performing in the finale include a wide variety of performers from all walks of life. From dedicated artists to aspiring performers balancing day jobs, this season has brought together the best of the best, all vying to win America’s hearts and a $1 million prize. 

 

“America’s Got Talent” was created by Simon Cowell and is co-produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment. Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly and Jason Raff are the executive producers.  

 

For more information, please visit the official show site at: http://www.nbc.com/agt and the official press website at https://www.nbcumv.com


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Auditions for the 20th season of “America’s Got Talent” are currently underway. Interested acts can visit  www.AGTAuditions.com to submit a video online or to receive updates about the upcoming in-person open call auditions. 

Jeanne Mau Upped to Executive Vice President, TV Programming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NBCUniversal







Jeanne Mau has been promoted to Executive Vice President, TV Programming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NBCUniversal. She continues to report into Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Universal Studio Group and Frances Berwick, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

In this position, Mau continues to oversee the company’s inclusion efforts across its entertainment television portfolio that are housed under the NBCU LAUNCH banner. Her purview spans the company’s broadcast and cable entertainment networks (NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, USA Network, Universal Kids), streaming platform Peacock and four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios.

“Over the past three years, Jeanne has systematically expanded and elevated our inclusion efforts in television. She has introduced us to new voices in front of and behind the camera and become an invaluable resource to our showrunners and internal creative teams,” said Igbokwe and Berwick. “We remain committed to our principles and, as we look to the future, Jeanne will continue to serve a critical role in our business by supporting our goal of producing compelling content that appeals to global audiences.”

Mau joined NBCU in 2021 as Senior Vice President, TV Programming, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, where she has since built upon NBCU’s more than 20-year legacy of inclusion work in television. She oversaw the creation of the NBCU LAUNCH brand that brought together the inclusion efforts across the company’s broadcast and cable entertainment networks, Peacock and the television studio group.

She refreshed NBCU’s talent development programs, including its writers and episodic directing programs. She also launched the company’s first major inclusion efforts for unscripted programming, including the NBCU LAUNCH Unscripted Producers Initiative and the NBCU LAUNCH Unscripted Pitch Accelerator. To date, 33 qualified mid-level producers have come through the Unscripted Producers Initiative; they have subsequently worked on 26 NBCU unscripted series. Mau also formed new partnerships with non-profit organizations and advocacy groups to enhance inclusivity on the company’s productions and raise awareness of content among cultural tastemakers. Among those new partners is Black Beauty Roster, which has been facilitating educational trainings for NBCU creative executives about the on-set needs of actors with textured hair and darker skin tones.

Mau is an advisory board member for the Alliance of Women Directors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to support, education and advocacy for women and nonbinary directors in film, television, advertising and new media.

Dermot Mulroney Cast in the Upcoming Season of "Chicago Fire"








Dermot Mulroney has been cast as Chief Dom Pascal in the upcoming season of "Chicago Fire."




Dermot Mulroney most recently co-starred in the romantic comedy "Anyone but You" and horror-mystery "Blackwater Lane." Previous film credits include "My Best Friend's Wedding," "August: Osage County" and the "Scream" franchise.


On the TV side, he'll co-star in Starz's upcoming "Hunting Wives." Previous credits include "The Righteous Gemstones," "Arrested Development" and "Station 19."



The new season begins Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock.

The series also stars Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Daniel Kyri, Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon.

Executive producers are Dick Wolf, Andrea Newman, Matt Whitney, Reza Tabrizi and Peter Jankowski.

"Chicago Fire" is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.



(Photo: Storm Santos)

Mandy Patinkin, Steve Howey & André De Shields Guest Star In NBC’s “Brilliant Minds"







Mandy Patinkin, Steve Howey and André De Shields have been cast as guest stars in NBC’s new drama series “Brilliant Minds,” which premieres on Monday, Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Mandy Patinkin will play an esteemed doctor who joins the staff of Bronx General Hospital, shaking up the dynamic of our doctors. Bringing his own unconventional methods to the workplace, his affinity for house calls and long-standing patient relationships wins the respect of our lead, Dr. Wolf, and fosters a mentor-like relationship between the two men.

Steve Howey will play a rugged motorcycle mechanic who comes to Dr. Wolf with signs of memory loss and an accidental gunshot wound. As the severity of his condition is uncovered, he is forced to make a heartbreaking decision. A decision that will forever change his life and the lives of his loved ones.

André De Shields plays an Alzheimer’s patient in an end-of-life care facility. His disease is in its advanced stages, but Dr. Wolf is determined to help him reconnect with his family.



Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin has recently starred in DEATH AND OTHER DETAILS for ABC Signature and Hulu. He was nominated several times for the award-winning Showtime Original Series HOMELAND as ‘CIA Agent Saul Berenson.' In television, Mandy won an Emmy Award, as well as a Golden Globe, for his performance in the CBS series CHICAGO HOPE. He starred in the CBS series CRIMINAL MINDS as well as in the Showtime Original Series DEAD LIKE ME. Patinkin, a graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, has been fortunate to carve out a varied career including theater, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist. His career started triumphantly with his Broadway debut as the role of ‘Che’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA. The role won him his first Tony Award, which was followed by another nomination in 1984 for the play SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. In 1989, he began his concert career at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater in New York City. Since then he has toured, and continue to tour, across the globe, while also collaborating with other artists. His feature film career has allowed him to act in films such as WONDER, LIFE ITSELF, WISH I WAS HERE, YENTL, DANIEL, RAGTIME, DICK TRACY, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, and many more.

Rep Info: Mandy Patinkin is repped by CAA and Echo Lake Entertainment



Steve Howey
Steve Howey most recently starred as Harry in the CBS pilot TRUE LIES, coming off the final season on the award-winning Showtime series SHAMELESS alongside William H Macy. His numerous television credits include DEAD TO ME opposite Christina Applegate, a recurring role on SEAL TEAM, SONS OF ANARCHY, JENNIFER FALLS, NEW GIRL, PSYCH and REBA, which was the first series regular role of his career.

Howey’s film credits include the Netflix feature DAY SHIFT, opposite Jamie Foxx, the lead role in MAKING BABIES, STUBER, opposite Kumail Nanjiani, Netflix’s GAME OVER, MAN! alongside Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson, Warner Bros’ SOMETHING BORROWED with Kate Hudson and John Krasinski, and 20th Century Fox’s BRIDE WARS with Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.

Character Description: Steve Howey will play a rugged motorcycle mechanic who comes to Dr. Wolf with signs of memory loss and an accidental gunshot wound. As the severity of his condition is uncovered, he is forced to make a heartbreaking decision. A decision that will forever change his life and the lives of his loved ones.

Rep Info: Steve Howey is repped by UTA and Thruline Entertainment.


André De Shields


In a career spanning 55 years, André De Shields, at age 78, has distinguished himself as a legendary actor/activist, iconic philanthropist, and Broadway deity. As actor, Mr. De Shields’ mission is to fill intimate spaces with enormous beauty, defining intimate spaces as the hearts of humanity. As activist, he endeavors to restore majesty, elegance, and literacy to the Black Thespian’s toolbox; to advocate for long term survivors of HIV and AIDS; and to champion the legacy of the Wellderly (elderly individuals who continue to kick butt). www.andredeshields.com. Ubuntu!

Rep Info: André De Shields is repped by Bret Adams LTD.



Brilliant Minds


Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, “Brilliant Minds” follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

The cast includes Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, and Donna Murphy.

Michael Grassi serves as writer and executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Melissa Aouate, Henrik Bastin, Andy Serkis, Jonathan Cavendish and Will Tennant also executive produce.

Berlanti Productions, Fabel Entertainment, The Imaginarium, Grassi Productions and Tavala produce in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.




Photo Credit: Eric Ray Davidson/TONJE/Lia Chang