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[10/27/21 - 11:00 AM]
Emmy Award-Nominated Entertainment Journalist and Host Scott Evans Expands NBCUniversal Relationship with Overall Deal Across Television and Streaming Entertainment Platforms
The agreement encompasses unscripted opportunities across platforms, including Evans' current hosting roles for NBC's "Access Daily" and "Access Hollywood," and USA's "America's Big Deal."

[04/12/21 - 10:04 AM]
NBCUniversal Renews "Access Hollywood" and "Access Daily" Through 2025
The studio has sold the iconic entertainment news tentpole to the NBC Owned Television Stations group, along with leading station groups across the country, for three additional seasons.

[03/11/21 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 11
Updates include: Lizze Broadway, Jaz Sinclair to star in Amazon's "The Boys" spin-off; Maryam Basir to lead ALLBLK's "Lace"; and "Access Hollywood" spin-off "All Access" to sign off in June.

[08/22/19 - 02:08 PM]
New Show "All Access" to Premiere in Select NBC-Owned Markets Beginning Monday, Sept. 9
The show will take an in-depth look into the national headlines to uncover the extraordinary real-life drama occurring in everyday places and exploring compelling true crime and uplifting human interest stories.

[07/17/19 - 10:00 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Television Personality Mario Lopez Joins "Access Hollywood"
Beginning Monday, September 9, Lopez will join Kit Hoover and Scott Evans as host of both "Access Hollywood" and its daytime counterpart, "Access Daily" (formerly "Access Live").

[05/08/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 8 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Ty Burrell lends his voice to FOX's "Duncanville"; Phoebe Robinson inks overall deal with ABC Studios; and Hulu's "Looking for Alaska" casts duo.

[04/19/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 19
Updates include: Jon Seda, Colin Donnell among departures from NBC's "Chicago" franchise; Natalie Morales bows out of "Access" series; and Justin Spitzer exits as showrunner of "Superstore."

[03/19/19 - 01:00 PM]
Maureen FitzPatrick Named Executive Producer of "Access" and "Access Live"
"Maureen is an extremely talented and creative producer with extensive experience and a proven track record in navigating many different dayparts and genres," said Tracie Wilson.

[02/28/19 - 09:30 AM]
Sibley Scoles Joins "Access" as New Entertainment Correspondent
The seasoned reporter has covered many red carpets for "Access," including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Super Bowl LIII and several movie premieres.

[01/23/19 - 07:00 AM]
Scott Evans Upped to Co-Host of "Access Live"
He joins Natalie Morales and Kit Hoover as co-host of the daily one-hour syndicated entertainment news talk show.

[01/11/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 11
Updates include: Hong Chau cast in HBO's "Watchmen"; John Irwin brings "Funny People" to FOX; and NBC greenlights drama pilots "Emergence," "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist."

[11/19/18 - 10:33 AM]
Studio Head Meredith Ahr Upped to President, Alternative and Reality Group for NBC Entertainment
In her new post, the 17-year NBC veteran will oversee all aspects of unscripted programming at the network, Universal Television Alternative Studio and first-run syndication.

[05/04/16 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 4
Updates include: Charles Murray to showrun "Star" at FOX; "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars in talks for new deals; and Vanessa Williams to recur on TNT's "The Librarians."

[09/08/15 - 12:47 PM]
"Access Hollywood" Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season
very week, host Billy Bush, joined by correspondents Liz Hernandez and Kit Hoover, will look back at its breaking news coverage of the biggest and most memorable moments in pop culture from the last two decades.

[06/24/15 - 06:57 AM]
NBCUniversal TV Distribution Announces Production Development Deal with Shaun Robinson
Robinson, who has served as co-anchor of "Access Hollywood Weekend" and correspondent for "Access Hollywood" since 1999, will be leaving the entertainment news show to focus on her development and production endeavors.

[08/21/14 - 02:56 PM]
NBC Partners with Television Academy and NBCUniversal Networks to Bring Most Social Experience Ever for "The 66th Emmy(R) Awards" Live on Mon., Aug. 25
"Access Hollywood," E! and the "Today" show along with host Seth Meyers and his "Late Night" team, will join forces to harness the strength of their collective social media footprint.

[07/11/14 - 12:05 PM]
NBC to Air Live "66th Primetime Emmy (R) Red Carpet Special" Prior to Emmy Awards Telecast
The special will air Monday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET and be hosted by "Access Hollywood" anchor Billy Bush.

[05/22/14 - 02:39 PM]
Maria Menounos Signs Multi-Year Agreement with E! Entertainment as the Network Continues to Expand Its Successful News Programming Line-Up
Menounos will host a new one-hour entertainment news magazine series, "Untold with Maria Menounos," as well as be featured on the popular off-the-cuff roundtable series "Live From E!"

[12/04/13 - 01:46 PM]
NBC to Air "WWE Tribute to the Troops" on Saturday, Dec. 28 (8-9 P.M. ET)
The special will feature musical guest Daughtry, as well as "Access Hollywood's" Michelle Beadle and comedian Jeff Dunham, along with WWE's biggest superstars and divas.

[09/10/13 - 11:14 AM]
Billy Bush Goes on an Epic Adventure to Fight Illegal Rhino Poaching in "Chasing Rhinos with Billy Bush," Premiering 10/13, 9 PM
"We have an opportunity to do something really remarkable, and that is to raise some awareness," said Bush.

[07/11/12 - 09:49 AM]
"Access Hollywood" to Broadcast from London During Upcoming Summer Olympics
Anchor Billy Bush is set to co-host his fifth Olympic Games, alongside correspondents Michelle Beadle and London's own Tim Vincent.

[05/31/12 - 05:02 AM]
CTV and CTV Two 2012/13 Night-by-Night Schedules and Program Descriptions
Highlights include the final season of "Flashpoint" on Thursday nights at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/21/12 - 01:09 PM]
NBCUniversal Announces New Multi-Platform Agreement With Seasoned Broadcaster Michelle Beadle
The ESPN alum will serve as a correspondent for "Access Hollywood" as well as this summer's London Olympic Games.

[05/01/12 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 1
Updates include: Ashton Kutcher to return to "Two and a Half Men"; Demi Lovato eyes FOX's "The X Factor"; and pilots "Devious Maids," "Save Me" and "The New Normal" on track for series orders.

[02/17/12 - 03:25 PM]
TV One to Air Live Coverage of Whitney Houston Funeral
The coverage will be anchored by Jamal Munnerlyn, longtime host of "TV One Access."

[09/06/11 - 08:06 AM]
NBCUniversal Gets "Back to Football" With Unprecedented NFL Kickoff Coverage
"Today," "Access Hollywood" and "America's Got Talent" will featured NFL-themed installments this week.

[08/23/11 - 06:02 AM]
"Countdown to the Emmys(R)" to Kick Off Live Coverage of The "63rd Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" Sunday, September 18, on FOX
Nancy O'Dell, Mark Thompson and Amanda Byram will co-host the special, airing at 7:00/6:00c.

[08/22/11 - 09:15 AM]
Eliot Goldberg Joins CMT as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming
Goldberg was most recently Senior Vice President of Development and Original Programming for TV Land.

[08/18/11 - 12:15 PM]
NBCUniversal Announces Its Broadcast Plans for the 10-Year Anniversary of September 11th
Highlights include the previously announced primetime special "Children of 9/11" on Monday, September 5.

[08/04/11 - 10:52 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 4
Updates include: Syfy renews "Eureka" for sixth season; Lifetime sends "The Protector" to late night; and Catherine Bell to star in TNT's "Good Morning, Killer."

[08/02/11 - 02:08 PM]
Superstars Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Miguel and Musiq Soulchild to Light Up the Stage At UNCF An Evening of Stars(R) Presented By Target
The August 14 event will subsequently premiere on the network Sunday, September 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/27/11 - 09:44 AM]
"Access Hollywood Live" Renewed for Its Second Season in Broadcast Syndication
Plus: the series will now air on additional stations in major markets including NBC-owned WRC-TV Washington, D.C. and WTVJ-TV Miami.

[03/28/11 - 09:21 AM]
NBCUniversal Announces Its Broadcast Plans for the Royal Wedding
Highlights include over 20 hours of combined coverage from NBC and MSNBC on the day of the wedding.

[02/14/11 - 09:56 AM]
Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Krista Smith and Maria Menounos Set to Host "Oscar's(R) Red Carpet Live"
The 90-minute special will lead into the Oscar telecast on Sunday, February 27.

[02/09/11 - 08:12 AM]
Robyn Hutt Appointed Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Anthony Horn Named Senior Vice President, Current Programming and Specials
"These important moves reflect truTV's leading position as a network with all original programming," said Darren Campo.

[12/02/10 - 11:50 AM]
Al Roker and Shaun Robinson Team Up to Host NBC's Live, High-Definition Coverage of The "122nd Tournament of Roses Parade" on January 1, 2011
Said coverage from Pasadena, California begins 11:00 a.m. ET.

[11/08/10 - 06:19 PM]
Mary Hart Passes Baton to Nancy O'Dell
O'Dell will join "ET" as a special correspondent and substitute co-anchor beginning in January 2011 and will assume the role of co-anchor, after Mary Hart ends her final season on the show.

[11/08/10 - 11:37 AM]
Nancy O'Dell Rings in 2011 as Host of "New Year's Eve Live" Friday, December 31, on FOX
Said event will feature live coverage of the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and the heart of New York City.

[10/29/10 - 10:32 AM]
NBC Universal Digital Entertainment Announces New Partnership With Dove(R) Beauty Brand
Participating shows include "30 Rock," "Parks & Recreation," "Days of our Lives" and "Friday Night Lights."

[08/31/10 - 10:07 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 in 18-49 for the Primetime Week of AuG. 23-29, Led by the Emmys and 'America's Got Talent'
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 23-29.

[08/30/10 - 11:48 AM]
'The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards' Telecast Takes Home Nielsen Honors, Averaging More Than 13 Million Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 29.

[08/18/10 - 04:10 PM]
Billy Bush and Kit Hoover Named Co-Hosts of "Access Hollywood Live"
The new entertainment news talk show is set to premiere on Monday, September 13.

[06/09/10 - 09:21 AM]
NBC Kicks Off Television's Biggest Night with "62nd Primetime Emmy(R) Awards Red Carpet Special" Live Coast-To-Coast on Sunday, August 29
Billy Bush, Maria Menounos and Nate Berkus will co-host the special, which precedes the event.

[03/02/10 - 10:02 AM]
New Daily Show "Access Hollywood Live" Comes to Daytime This Fall
WNBC-TV New York, KNBC-TV Los Angeles, WMAQ-TV Chicago, KNTV-TV San Francisco, KNSD-TV San Diego and WVIT-TV Hartford are among the launch stations.

[02/22/10 - 09:06 AM]
Olympic Halo Effect: NBC's Vancouver Success Boosts Viewership Across NBC Universal Platforms
NBC spins the numbers for its Olympics coverage to date.

[01/13/10 - 09:18 AM]
NBC's 'The Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Special' Pre-Show and 'Golden Globe Awards: After Party Show' Post-Show Surround Hollywood's Biggest Night on Sunday, January 17
Billy Bush and Natalie Morales will host the red carpet special while Nick Cannon will do the honors for the after party.

[08/17/09 - 10:02 AM]
Dean Cain, Colin Cowie, Gerry Deveaux, Farouk, Heather Kerzner, Richard Lefrak, George Maloof JR., Valeria Mazza, Matthew Rolston, Andre Leon Talley, Tamara Tunie and Keisha Whitaker to Judge the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant on NBC August 23rd
Plus: Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland are on tap to perform.

[07/23/09 - 12:39 PM]
Artists Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland to Perform During the Live Telecast of the 2009 Miss Universe Competition
The two-hour event airs Sunday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/29/09 - 01:52 PM]
'Access Hollywood' Co-Anchor Billy Bush and 'Celebrity Apprentice' Star Claudia Jordan to Host the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant
NBC will air live on Sunday, August 23 at 9:00/8:00c from Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

[04/20/09 - 07:45 AM]
Miss North Carolina USA Crowned Miss Usa(R) 2009 During Live NBC Telecast on April 19th
Ms. Dalton is a talented singer and dancer who completed her degree in Psychology and Spanish at East Carolina University.

[04/15/09 - 09:47 AM]
Robert Earl, Shandi Finnessey, Willie Geist, Brian Graden, Shelley Hennig, Perez Hilton, Alicia Jacobs, Claudia Jordan, John Miller, Kelly Monaco, Kenan Thompson and Eric Trump to Judge the 2009 Miss Usa(R) Pageant on NBC April 19th
Plus: Kevin Rudolf and The Veronicas will perform their hit songs during the live telecast from Las Vegas.

[04/14/09 - 07:44 AM]
Green Is Universal Kicks Off Its Second Annual "Earth Week," with Miss USA Pageant, Live, April 19th
More than 40 different NBCU brands will produce over 100 hours of green-themed content for this event.

[03/27/09 - 07:02 AM]
'Access Hollywood' Host Billy Bush and 'My Name Is Earl' Star Nadine Velazquez to Host the 2009 Miss USA Pageant Live from Las Vegas on April 19th
Plus: Kevin Rudolf and The Veronicas are set to perform.

[03/09/09 - 10:03 PM]
ABC Announced Two New Celebrity Contestants Live on "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, March 9
"The Bachelor's" Melissa Rycroft and "The Girls Next Door's" Holly Madison took over for "fallen stars" Nancy O'Dell and Jewel.

[12/18/08 - 09:32 AM]
NBC Universal Returns to the International Consumer Electronics Show as Official Broadcast Partner
Al Roker, Maria Bartiromo, Nancy O'Dell, Jimmy Fallon and Bill Griffeth will be "creating live programming from its enhanced booth."

[11/11/08 - 07:05 AM]
'Green Is Universal' Launches New Campaign: "Green Your Routine"
"Green Week" kicks off during "Sunday Night Football," once again turning the logos of NBC Universal green across all properties.

[10/27/08 - 12:25 PM]
Lifetime Networks Names Nina Lederman Senior Vice President, Series Programming and Development
Lederman most recently served as president of Joe Roth Television, based at CBS Paramount Network Television.

[09/25/08 - 11:28 AM]
NBC Universal Stars Strut Their Stuff and Put Their Reputations on the Runway for the 'Macy's Passport Celebrity Catwalk Challenge' Saturday, October 11
Tori Spelling hosts the special, will showcase the rigorous runway training of Jerry Springer, Bob Harper, Jack Coleman, Nancy O'Dell, Kate Flannery and Leyla Milani "as they put their reputations on the line to become Macy's Passport models."

[09/19/08 - 10:46 AM]
Mel B Returns to 'Access Hollywood' as Guest Correspondent Covering the New Season of 'Dancing with the Stars'
"I'm ecstatic to continue working with my 'Access Hollywood' family," says Mel B. "I am looking forward to the new season of 'Dancing With the Stars.'"

[09/15/08 - 09:28 AM]
Access Hollywood Turns Teenager with Launch of Season 13
The new season features a new contemporary on-air look and several new segments, including "Access Granted, "Hometown Visits" and "Access Search Engine."

[08/04/08 - 10:39 AM]
'Access Hollywood' Weekend Co-Anchor and Correspondent Shaun Robinson Renews Contract to Continue with Hit Entertainment Newsmagazine
Robinson has been with "Access Hollywood" for nearly nine years, joining the show as a weekend co-anchor in May 1999.

[07/28/08 - 10:31 AM]
Tom Bergeron, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest to Host the "60th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" Sunday, September 21 on ABC
The Outstanding Host Reality or Reality Competition Program is a new category that was added to this year's nomination ballot.

[07/22/08 - 03:20 PM]
At the Movies, Television's Most Popular and Respected Movie Review Program, Names Two New Co-Hosts - Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz - and Adds Several Exciting New Segments to Show's Format
The revamped series will debut the weekend of September 6.

[06/24/08 - 01:17 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Host Jerry Springer and Spice Girl Mel B to Host the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant Live from Vietnam on July 13
The event will be broadcast live from the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

[06/02/08 - 01:10 PM]
Planet Green and Access Hollywood Roll Out the 'Green Carpet' for Hollywood Green with Maria Menounos
The series kicks off the network on Wednesday, June 4 in a special timeslot at 6:00 p.m. EDT.

[04/16/08 - 08:53 AM]
Green Is Universal Celebrates Earth Day the Week of April 20th, with Over 100 Hours of Green-Themed Content, and Green Community Events Across the Country
In addition, the company announced "Green Weeks" for November 2008 and April 2009.

[03/12/08 - 05:01 AM]
HulU.com Opens to Public, Offers Free Streams of Hit TV Shows, Movies and Clips from More Than 50 Providers Including Fox, NBC Universal, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios InC. and Sony Pictures Television
On Hulu.com, consumers can enjoy one of the largest selections of legal, free videos from more than 50 top broadcast networks, cable networks, movie studios and web-centric content providers.

[02/19/08 - 03:21 PM]
Mel B Joins "Access Hollywood" as Guest Correspondent Covering the New Season of "Dancing with the Stars"
"'Access Hollywood' has a fun energy that I am excited to be a part of," says Mel B.

[01/31/08 - 12:14 PM]
Mark Bracco Promoted to Vice President, Alternative Series and Specials, ABC Entertainment
Previously Bracco was director, Alternative Series and Specials.

[12/12/07 - 07:08 AM]
TV Personality Maria Menounos to Host NBC's Live Competition Series, "Clash of the Choirs"
"I use to be in a choir myself growing up and I can't wait to see these hometown choirs come to life on stage," said Menounos.

[12/10/07 - 05:56 PM]
Kristina Guerrero and Megan Alexander Join Inside Edition Team as New Correspondents
Guerrero, who will be based in Los Angeles, and Alexander, who will be based in New York, will both cover entertainment and news stories for the newsmagazine.

[11/19/07 - 09:59 PM]
For the First Time Ever During a 'Biggest Loser' Season, NBC's Next Eliminated Contestant Will Weigh in Live - Plus Contestants Get Complete Makeovers - and Surprise Visits with Loved Ones - on Tuesday, November 20 (8-10 P.M. Et)
NBC details this week's installment of "The Biggest Loser."

[10/31/07 - 11:16 AM]
Access Hollywood Correspondent and Weekend Co-Host Tony Potts Renews Contract to Remain with Hit Entertainment Newsmagazine
Potts joined "Access Hollywood" in April 1999, coming to the show after 12 years in television news and sports.

[10/29/07 - 01:01 PM]
NBC Sweeps Into November with 'Green Is Universal' Week
The Peacock details its November sweeps highlights, which as always contain MAJOR SPOILERS.

[10/23/07 - 05:33 PM]
NBC's 'Phenomenon' Prepares to Mystify Celebrity Guests Carmen Electra, Rachel Hunter and Ross Mathews in Explosive Live Premiere Wednesday, October 24
Future episodes will see appearances by Dayna Devon, Raven Symone, Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kenda Wilkinson.

[10/11/07 - 03:09 PM]
NBC Universal Announces Long-Term Plan to Create West Coast News Headquarters and Content Center in Los Angeles
The West Coast facility will be modeled after the NBC News World Headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, which is being unveiled today and opens later this month.

[10/11/07 - 08:55 AM]
NBC Universal Announces Long-Term Strategic Plan for West Coast Operations
Additional plans are underway for the renovation and expansion of Stage One on the Universal lot, where a live audience theater will be the new home of "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" in 2009.

[10/10/07 - 01:16 PM]
NBC Announces Tim Vincent as Host of Intriguing Live Competition Series 'Phenomenon'; Identities of the 10 Carefully Selected Mystifying Contestants Revealed
The series will premiere on Wednesday, October 24 (8-9 p.m. ET) airing its five-week run Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, with a special two-hour live episode on Halloween night, October 31 (8-10 p.m. ET).

[10/05/07 - 04:41 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 1-5
Updates include: J.J. Abrams lands pilots at ABC and FOX, Abdul says no to season two of Bravo's "Hey Paula," Mark Burnett lines up "Jingles" at CBS and Comedy Central says goodbye to "The Showbiz Show With David Spade."

[10/03/07 - 01:25 PM]
New Class Scores in Sophomore Season of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Beginning Thursday, OcT. 4
The show's second production cycle kicks off this week.

[10/01/07 - 06:19 PM]
FOX Reality Channel to Air the Us Premiere of Controversial Uk Reality Show, "There's Something About Miriam"
The network will debut the controversial hit series on October 31 as a special sneak preview.

[09/12/07 - 02:51 PM]
MyNetworkTV Presents Famous Faces on Monday Nights
Said night will feature "Celebrity Exposé," presenting in-depth profiles on celebrity newsmakers at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by "Control Room Presents," showcasing recent concerts at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

[08/28/07 - 08:46 AM]
Will Stars Shine Brighter on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
Regis Philbin, Billy Bush, Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, Tony Hawk and Miss America Lauren Nelson are among the celebrities set to compete on the game show this November.

[08/24/07 - 06:34 PM]
MyNetworkTV Finalizes Fall Lineup
The netlet has firmed up its fall plans, adding three new series in addition to the previously announced "Jail" and "Decision House."

[07/31/07 - 11:36 AM]
Nine NBC Universal Channels Coming to Verizon Wireless V Cast Phones
"The Office," "30 Rock," "Heroes" and "Friday Night Lights" are among the shows which will have short video clips available on demand.

[06/01/07 - 05:37 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 28-June 1
Updates include: MyNetworkTV details its fall 2007 schedule, CBS and the CW issue midseason orders and casting is announced for HBO's mini-series "Generation Kill."

[05/25/07 - 10:36 AM]
Carrie Fisher and Garry Marshall Confirmed as Series-Regular Judges for FOX's Moviemaking Competition "On the Lot"
Entertainment news anchor Adrianna Costa has also been added as host while D.J. Caruso is the latest guest judge.

[05/17/07 - 10:40 PM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: MynetworkTV
MyNetworkTV is hoping revivals of FOX's "Paradise Hotel" and NBC's "Meet My Folks" will help reverse its ratings fortunes as the network began detailing its 2007-2008 season plans this week.

[03/27/07 - 11:18 AM]
Full Trailer for Universal Pictures' Evan Almighty to Premiere During NBC's "Night at the Office" Marathon on Thursday, March 29
Additionally, the feature comedy trailer will be promoted on the entertainment news program "Access Hollywood" during both the Wednesday and Thursday editions of the show.

[03/27/07 - 11:14 AM]
NBC Universal Launches Wide Range of Cross Platform Mobile Content from Broadcast, Cable and Internet Properties
The new NBC2Go mobile service offers episodes from such series as "Heroes," "The Black Donnellys," "Friday Night Lights" and Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County."

[03/26/07 - 10:32 PM]
Miss Tennessee USA Wins the Title of Miss Usa(R) 2007 During Live NBC Telecast on March 23
Rachel Smith received a full tuition scholarship to Belmont University and graduated with a degree in Journalism.

[03/20/07 - 11:42 AM]
Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell and Tim Vincent to Host the 2007 Miss Usa(R) Pageant Telecast Live on NBC from Los Angeles, California on Friday, March 23rd, 9-11 P.M. ET/PT
Joining the celebrity-judging panel: NFL quarterback Vince Young of the Tennessee Titans.

[03/14/07 - 10:22 AM]
Jonathan Antin, DR. Jerry Buss, Giuliana De Pandi, Vanessa Minnillo, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Jerry Springer Headline Panel of Judges for Miss USA on NBC Friday, March 23, 9-11 PM ET/PT
The pageant will also make a return to Los Angeles after airing the last two years live from Baltimore, Maryland.

[02/22/07 - 11:28 AM]
Nancy O'Dell Will Host the 2007 Miss Usa(R) Pageant Airing on NBC on March 23rd at 9 PM ET/PT
O'Dell is hosting for the fourth consecutive year.

[01/30/07 - 01:42 PM]
Oscar, Grammy and Tony Award Winner Andrew Lloyd Webber to Make a Special Appearance as a Guest Judge on NBC's Newest Reality Competition Series "Grease: You'Re the One That I Want" on Sunday, February 11.
The two-hour live show begins with the results of America's vote following the January 28th episode and the first dramatic elimination of one Sandy and one Danny hopeful.

[01/30/07 - 10:28 AM]
Access Hollywood Scores Best Ratings in Nearly Three Years
The syndicated newsmagazine scored its best national syndication household, total viewer and demographic ratings in nearly three years during the week of January 15, 2007.

[01/29/07 - 01:26 PM]
NBC Sweetens February with 28 Days of Comedy, Drama, Gamesmanship, Valentines -- and an Array of Guest Stars Including Oscar Nominee Forest Whitaker, Isabella Rossellini, George Takei, Paul Reubens, Kim Delaney, Mary Stuart Masterson, D.L. Hughley, Magic Johnson, Ron Silver, Beau Bridges, Natalie Cole, Sandra Bernhard and Eric Roberts
In addition, NBC salutes Valentine's Day with a Thursday night of Cupid-worthy comedies on February 8 as well as Valentine-themed episodes of "Las Vegas" on February 9 and "Medium" on February 14.

[01/22/07 - 10:12 AM]
NBC's "Grease: You'Re the One That I Want" Announces the Top 12 Finalists Who Will Compete to Become Broadway's Next Danny & Sandy in the New Production of Grease
The final 12 will perform live starting next Sunday, January 28 at 7:00/6:00c in a special two-hour episode.

[01/17/07 - 09:46 AM]
Olivia Newton-John Set as Guest Judge in the First Two-Hour Live Performance Episode of NBC's Popular Talent Competition Series "Grease: You'Re the One That I Want" Airing January 28
The Peacock also extends the show's run to 11 episodes, adding two additional live episodes.

[01/02/07 - 01:39 PM]
Olivia Newton-John -- Multi Grammy-Award Winner and Beloved "Sandy" from Movie Musical "Grease" -- to Guest Star in NBC's New Talent Competition Series "Grease: You'Re the One That I Want" Premiering Sunday, January 7
She'll provide her words of wisdom and advice on the show's first two episodes.

[11/29/06 - 03:33 PM]
NBC's Mid-Season 2006-07 Schedule Includes New Sunday Lineup with Debut of 'Grease: You'Re the One That I Want' and Season Premiere of 'The Apprentice' Starting January 7, Followed by Return of 'Crossing Jordan' on January 21 After Conclusion of 'Sunday Night Football'
In addition, "Friday Night Lights" will shift to Wednesdays at 8:00/7:00c starting January 10.

[11/29/06 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Decks the Halls for the Holidays with Season-Flavored Movies, Specials and Series
NBC details its upcoming holiday-themed programming for December.

[11/27/06 - 11:16 AM]
NBC.com Advances Carole Panick to Vice President, Digital Content and Development
Panick had been Senior Director, Digital Content and Development.

[11/06/06 - 11:37 AM]
Billy Bush ('Access Hollywood') Named Host of NBC's Upcoming Talent Competition Series 'Grease: You'Re the One That I Want' Premiering Sunday, January 7
U.K. TV personality/theatre star Denise Van Outen will co-host.

[11/01/06 - 11:18 AM]
NBC Offers a Plentiful November of Programs with a Two-Hour Premiere of 'Medium,' a Super-Sized Thursday Comedy Night, More Epic 'Heroes' Secrets Revealed, a Crossover, and Star-Studded Specials, Series and Holiday Programs
The network details its November sweeps highlights. (SPOILERS!)

[09/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
'The Megan Mullally Show' Set to Launch in National Syndication on Monday September 18th

[09/07/06 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood Co-Anchor Nancy O'Dell Renews Contract to Remain with Hit Entertainment Newsmagazine

[08/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
Annette Bening, Craig Ferguson, Sean Hayes, Katherine Heigl, Virginia Madsen, Howie Mandel, Megan Mullally, and Tom Selleck to Join the Group of Confirmed Presenters for 'The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards'

[08/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
'58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards' to Salute Late Television Industry Leader Aaron Spelling During Live Telecast on Nbc, Sunday, August 27

[08/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
Project Runway's Tim Gunn and "Access Hollywood's" Maria Menounos to See What Stars Can "Make It Work" on NBC's Live "2006 Emmy Red Carpet Special"

[08/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Sheens, Bergen, Liotta, Cowell, Tambor, Lithgow, Newhart Confirmed as Presenters for the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

[08/15/06 - 12:00 AM]
Katie Blair, Miss Montana Teen USA Crowned Miss Teen Usa(R) 2006 During Live NBC Telecast on August 15

[08/07/06 - 12:00 AM]
'Access Hollywood'S' Shaun Robinson and MTV's Damien Fahey to Host 'Miss Teen USA (R) 2006,' Live from Palm Springs on Nbc, Tuesday, August 15, 8-10 P.M. Et

[07/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
Miss Puerto Rico, Zuleyka Rivera Crowned Miss Universe(R) 2006 During Live NBC Telecast on July 23rd

[07/20/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Kicks Off Television's Biggest Night with "2006 Emmy Red Carpet Special" Live from on Sunday, August 27 from 7-8 Pm

[05/15/06 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood Re-Launches Show Website with a Variety of New Enhancements

[05/15/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Completes Acquisition of Ivillage InC.

[05/15/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Introduces TV 360 Digital Components for 2006-07 Season Giving Viewers Choice of Content on the Air, Online Or on the Go

[04/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Renowned Actresses Maria Conchita Alonso, Dayanara Torres and Sean Young to Star in Three New Primetime Drama Strips for MynetworkTV

[04/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "Access Hollywood" Getting Upgraded in 2006-2007

[04/05/06 - 12:00 AM]
Chad Hedrick, Donald Trump JR., and Steve Madden Headline Panel of Celebrity Judges for NBC's Live Telecast of Miss USA Pageant Friday, April 21, 9-11 PM ET/PT

[03/01/06 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood Goes Live on Itunes

[02/28/06 - 12:00 AM]
Live and Uncensored Original Episodes of the Popular Reality Chat Fests on CBS.com and UPN.com Return in March

[02/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Torino Winter Games Casts Olympic Halo Across NBC Universal

[02/21/06 - 12:00 AM]
Olympic Halo Effect: NBC's Torino Success Boosts Viewership Across All NBC Universal Platforms

[01/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood' Co-Anchor Nancy O'Dell Honored by State of South Carolina with a Proclamation Naming February 1st 'Nancy O'Dell Day'

[01/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network to Air Golden Globes Arrivals Special

[01/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
Maury and "The Jerry Springer Show" Deliver Season-High Ratings in Households, Key Demos and Total Viewers

[11/30/05 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood Announces Staff Promotions

[11/22/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Series Get Off To

[11/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Presents Holiday Programs with Traditional Favorites and Seasoned-Themed Series, Specials and Movies

[10/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television's "Access Hollywood" Celebrates Its 10th Season with New State-Of-The-Art Set

[09/22/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN's "America's Next Top Model" Becomes Cyber-Trendy with "Covergirl's Talk Model -- the Top Model Internet Talk Show" Starting Thursday, SepT. 22 on UPN.com

[09/15/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "Martha" Debuts to Solid Ratings

[09/12/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Reaches New Deal with Top-Rated Talk Show Host Maury Povich

[09/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
Blind Date Kicks Off Its Seventh Season Featuring a Number of New Comedic Scenarios Including a Bride in Search of Her "Blind Date" Groom

[08/24/05 - 12:00 AM]
Daytime TV Veteran Paul Faulhaber Named Executive Producer of NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's 'Maury'

[08/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Maria Menounos Joins NBC Universal's "Access Hollywood" as Special Correspondent and "Today" as West Coast Contributor

[08/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood and Verizon Wireless Team Up for "Verizon Wireless Access Across America Tour"

[08/16/05 - 12:00 AM]
Martha -- One Name and One Show That Will Make a Difference in Daytime

[08/15/05 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over' Doubles the Daytime Drama

[08/02/05 - 12:00 AM]
Nancy Harrison Named Coordinating Producer, "Access Hollywood"

[07/26/05 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood Celebrates Landmark 10th Season, Kicks Off Year-Long Retrospective Programming Initiative

[07/11/05 - 12:00 AM]
Comedy Central Focuses on Late-Night Programming This Fall with All-New Series and Returning Favorites

[06/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: June 6-7

[06/06/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Television Distribution Renews Four Syndicated Series

[06/01/05 - 12:00 AM]
Last Call with Carson Daly to Relocate to L.A.

[05/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Sets International Judging Panel for "Miss Universe 2005" Broadcasting Live from Bangkok, Thailand (May 30, 9-11pm Et)

[05/15/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "Starting Over" Wins Emmy for Best Special Class Series

[05/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
On the Next "Access Hollywood": "Alias" Creator J.J. Abrams Tells Shaun Robinson That Jennifer Garner's Pregnancy "Will Affect" Shooting of Show's Fifth Season

[04/18/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Television Distribution to Launch National "Be Jerry for a Day" Contest

[04/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over After Breast Cancer

[04/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
North Carolina Amnesiac Successfully Looks Back to the Future Thanks to "Starting Over"

[04/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
Shaun Robinson Extends Contract at "Access Hollywood"

[04/04/05 - 12:00 AM]
The Chris Matthews Show Renewed in More Than 90% of the Country for It's Fourth Season in Syndication

[03/29/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Renewed Hit Daytime Series 'Starting Over' in More Than 92% of the Country

[03/28/05 - 12:00 AM]
Will Smith's Son Trey to Serve as a Special Correspondent for 'Access Hollywood' at Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards

[03/25/05 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over' Celebration in Birmingham

[03/15/05 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood' Hits Season-High Ratings; Attracts Nearly Four Million Viewers Per Show

[03/10/05 - 12:00 AM]
Michael Phelps, Molly Sims, Sugar Ray Leonard and Frederic Fekkai Headline Miss USA Judging Panel

[03/08/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Television Distribution's 'Maury' Scores Season Best Ratings

[03/03/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold Upcoming Martha Stewart Series in More Than 85% of the U.S. for Fall 2005 Debut

[03/02/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's 'Starting Over' Nominated for Two Daytime Emmy Awards

[02/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over' Scores Best Ratings Ever with an Average of 1.6 Million Viewers Per Episode

[02/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Bangkok and Baltimore Selected to Host Miss Universe and Miss USA 2005 Pageants, Respectively

[02/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
Tim Vincent Joins 'Access Hollywood' as New York Correspondent

[02/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Is Teaming Up with Fountain Mobile for an Unprecedented Text Messaging Campaign

[01/27/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: January 27

[01/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over Rolls Across America

[01/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
Carrey, Hawn, Johansson, Lapaglia, Mcconaughey and Presley Set as Presenters at Golden Globe Awards

[01/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
Rock Band Poison Front Man Bret Michaels Joins Show Host Leann Rimes on the Third Season of USA Network's Nashville Star

[01/11/05 - 12:00 AM]
Maury' and 'The Jerry Springer Show' Deliver Season-High Ratings in Households, Key Demos and Total Viewers

[01/10/05 - 12:00 AM]
Celebrity Sibling 'Starting Over' in Atlanta

[11/29/04 - 12:00 AM]
U.S. Olympians to Light the World's Most Famous Tree on NBC's 7th Annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' (November 30, 8-9pm Et)

[11/23/04 - 12:00 AM]
Music Legends Tony Bennett and Chicago Join the Sparkling Roster of Stars for NBC's Broadcast of the 72nd Annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' (November 30, 8-9pm Et)

[11/19/04 - 12:00 AM]
Single Mom Josie Graduates 'Starting Over' in Triumph

[11/16/04 - 12:00 AM]
Your Total Health' Best-Ever Ratings

[11/16/04 - 12:00 AM]
Hilary Duff, Kenny Chesney, Clay Aiken, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey Hi-Light NBC's Televising of the 72nd Annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' (November 30, 8-9 P.M. Et)

[11/15/04 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Greets the Season with Stocking Stuffer of Holiday Specials, Series and Classic Movie Events Brimming Full of Christmas Cheer

[11/02/04 - 12:00 AM]
Fear Factor' Climbs to Season-Best Ratings in Syndication

[10/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network Taps Grammy-Winning Country Music Sensation Leann Rimes to Host Nashville Star

[09/29/04 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over' Starts Second Season with Double-Digit Growth in Ratings

[09/24/04 - 12:00 AM]
Blind Date' Hits the Road for Its 6th Season Matching Up Singles in Cabo San Lucas, New York City, Las Vegas, Miami, Jamaica and More

[09/23/04 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's 'Your Total Health' Set to Debut September 25 & 26

[09/17/04 - 12:00 AM]
Fear Factor' Set to Debut in Over 98% of the U.S. in National Syndication

[09/16/04 - 12:00 AM]
Celebrity Sibling Revealed on TV's 'Starting Over'

[09/08/04 - 12:00 AM]
Marc Victor and Paul Faulhaber Named Co-Executive Producers on NBC Universal's New Daytime Series 'Home Delivery'

[09/08/04 - 12:00 AM]
A Special Episode of 'Maury' Marks Third Year Anniversary of 9/11 by Honoring the Cast of the Academy Award-Winning Documentary 'Twin Towers'

[09/03/04 - 12:00 AM]
Starting Over' Season Two Sneak Peek

[07/29/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: July 29

[07/13/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: July 12-13

[06/18/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: June 17-18

[01/21/04 - 12:00 AM]
2004 Natpe Wrap-Up Report

[10/28/03 - 12:00 AM]
Cbs, UPN Promise Sweeps to Remember

[10/23/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: October 23

[08/04/03 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Revives 'Battle of the Network Stars'

[06/10/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: June 10

[03/19/03 - 12:00 AM]
No 'Deal' for Nbc







ACCESS HOLLYWOOD (SYNDICATION)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/9/96 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (spring 2024)
TIME SLOT:
syndicated from 7:30 PM-8:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
28 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
renewed through 2025 on 4/12/21
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBCUniversal Syndication Studios' press release, April 2021) NBCUniversal Syndication Studios has renewed "Access Hollywood" along with its successful brand extension daily talk show, "Access Daily" through 2025 in national syndication. The studio has sold the iconic entertainment news tentpole to the NBC Owned Television Stations group, along with leading station groups across the country, for three additional seasons, it was announced today by Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios. "We are thrilled to continue our successful partnership with the NBC Owned stations, bringing the Access brand to local stations for additional seasons," said Wilson. "Our talented hosts have incredible chemistry and our dedicated production teams, led by Maureen FitzPatrick, work tirelessly to bring viewers quality content each day on 'Access Hollywood' and 'Access Daily." "I am excited for our NBC owned stations to continue to be the home of 'Access Hollywood' and "Access Daily' to deliver our local audiences the latest entertainment and pop culture news," added Valari Staab, President, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations. "I couldn't be more proud of 'Access Hollywood's' entire team and the quality content they produce every day," Senior Executive Producer Maureen FitzPatrick said. "After the shut down last March, 'Access' was back on the air with original content within a week delivering up-to-date news on Covid-19, heart-warming stories of people serving their communities and how celebrities are giving back. 'Access' has been providing viewers with the latest entertainment headlines for 25 seasons and I'm honored to be serving our audience for another three years."
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Kit Hoover as Host
· Mario Lopez as Host
· Scott Evans as Host
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Billy Bush as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Cara Petry as SP
· Claudia Eaton as PROD
· Maureen FitzPatrick as EP
· Mike Marson as EP
· Sharon Spaeth as SP
· Stewart Bailey as EP
GENRE(S):
· strip (newsmagazine)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· NBCUniversal Syndication Studios