Nick Cannon, host of the 2016 HALO Awards on Nickelodeon. Photo: Mathieu Young/Nickelodeon 2016 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved Nickelodeon HALO Awards

US president Barack Obama went Hollyweird by inviting the BET television channel to the White House to party on in a televised event that will be telecast on BET Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:00 ET/PT - US Gov photo OBAMA GOES HOLLYWEIRD with BET

(L-r) JASON STATHAM is Jonas Taylor and LI BINGBING is Suyin in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Gravity Pictures’ action adventure "MEG," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo by Daniel Smith Jason Statham and Li Bingbing star in Film “Meg”

Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. - (Photo: Business Wire) MTV @ THE BEGINNING iHeartMedia Real-Time Radio Ad Buying Platform

ENTERTAINMENT BIZ - 2016

Entertainment BIZ - Multicultural Programming with the Launch of Sling TV - December, 2016
Comcast Boosts Multicultural Programming with the Launch of Sling TV on X1 - Sling TV App Will Offer More Than 425 Channels Including 320+ Multicultural Networks in 21 Languages - Multicultural consumers are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, increasing by 2.3 million per year. Census projections show that multicultural populations will become a majority by 2044

Entertainment BIZ - Dirty Dancing Returns to the Cinemas - December, 2016
Classic Romance Dirty Dancing Returns to the Cinemas for Two Nights Only to Kick-Off 30th Anniversary Celebration - 2017 Highlights Include a 30th Anniversary Home Entertainment Release, Stage Production, Live Television “Music Event” and New Consumer Products Program

Entertainment BIZ - FOX News Channel Names John Roberts Chief White House Correspondent - December, 2016
An award-winning journalist, Roberts, who joined FNC in 2011, previously served as FNC’s senior national correspondent based in Atlanta, GA. He has covered every presidential election since 1996 and, most recently, during the 2016 election cycle, he reported on the Republican presidential primary and eventually President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Entertainment BIZ - How2Girl Courtney Sixx - December, 2016
As a former runway model Courtney draws inspiration from the catwalk and red carpet – blending the latest fashion trends into her at-home projects. Featuring everything from home décor, food and entertaining, to health and beauty tips

Entertainment BIZ - PBS Announces Mid-Season Schedule - December, 2016
Includes the January 15 premiere of the seven-part drama “Victoria” on MASTERPIECE about the early years and fraught relationships of the 19th-century teenage queen; the much-anticipated returns of “Sherlock” on MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!

Entertainment BIZ - Delilah to Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame - December, 2016
Delilah has expanded her adult contemporary radio show audience to more than eight million weekly listeners on approximately 160 stations across the country, making her the most-listened-to-woman on radio in the United States

Entertainment BIZ - Amazon Studios Greenlights Second Season of One Mississippi - November, 2016
Tapped to Host Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties - Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the Spike original series features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in network history

Entertainment BIZ - Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland - November, 2016
Tapped to Host Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties - Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the Spike original series features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in network history

Entertainment BIZ - GRAMMY Awards to Honor Jack White - November, 2016
The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing to Honor Jack White at 10th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration - Annual Celebration Will Pay Homage to 12-Time GRAMMY Winner at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2017

Entertainment BIZ - Music and Sports Legends Celebrate the MMRF - November, 2016
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) raised more than $1.6 million to fund the MMRF’s unique precision medicine model – the only end-to-end solution in precision medicine – that is bringing next-generation treatments to myeloma patients

Entertainment BIZ - Nickelodeon HALO Awards - October, 2016
Led by host, creator and executive producer Nick Cannon, the one-hour musical event will also feature Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, Alessia Cara, Daya and More Join Host Nick Cannon for 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards, Concert Event Celebrating Young Community Leaders, Sunday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT)

Entertainment BIZ - BET Networks Joins the OBAMA First Family - October, 2016
For a Musical Celebration at the White House - Performances by Usher, Jill Scott, Common, Bel Biv DeVoe, Busta Rhymes, The Roots, Janelle Monae, De La Soul, Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Kiki Sheard along with Appearances by Samuel L. Jackson, Jesse Williams and Angela Bassett - Hosted by Terrence J and Regina Hall, the Concert Will Premiere on BET Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:00 ET/PT

Entertainment BIZ - Jason Statham and Li Bingbing star in Warner Bros. Pictures’ Film “Meg” - October, 2016
Shooting Begins on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Gravity Pictures’ Sci-Fi Film “Meg”- Jason Statham and Li Bingbing star under the direction of Jon Turteltaub

Entertainment BIZ - Garth Brooks Exclusive 10-Disc Boxed Set - October, 2016
The boxed set will include an exclusive version of the new album, featuring Target bonus tracks, and nine discs of curated music from his celebrated catalog, remastered in thematic playlists and featuring a selection of previously unreleased songs

Entertainment & BIT/Business - Amy Schumer is No. 1 on McAfee Most Dangerous - October, 2016
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer ranked No. 1 on the McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities 2016 study - Now in its 10th year, the study reveals which celebrities, musicians and TV hosts generate the most dangerous search results, potentially exposing consumers to malware - Celebrities in the top 10 include Justin Bieber, Carson Daly, Will Smith, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and more

Entertainment BIZ - David Beckham Launches Film with L.A. Store Appearance - September, 2016
David Beckham Launches Film with L.A. Store Appearance - The new ad, directed by Fredrik Bond who helmed the previous two David Beckham commercials, features David and world-renowned actor and comedian Kevin Hart on a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Entertainment BIZ - Smokey Robinson Will Be Presented with Courage and Commitment Award - September, 2016
Smokey Robinson Nick Cannon & CeeLo Green to Entertain at the MMRF 2016 Annual Fall Gala to Benefit Cancer Research - Robinson is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and has received numerous awards including the Grammy Living Legend Award & NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award