The Adapt Leadership Awards were held on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
Craig Melvin, Lindsay Czarniak, Willie Geist, Michael J. Dowling, Jon Ledecky
The awards gala raised $650,000 to support the important ongoing work of Adapt Community Network.
2024 Adapt Leadership Award Honorees were: Craig Melvin, NBC News “Today” news anchor, co-host of the “3rd Hour of Today,” and host of syndicated “Dateline NBC” broadcasts; Lindsay Czarniak, Emmy-winning Sports Anchor and Reporter; and Jon Ledecky, Co-Owner of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders.
Michael Dowling, President & Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health, was honored with the Hausman Humanitarian Award.
Abigail Hawk, star of the CBS series Blue Bloods, returned as host of the awards gala.
2023 Adapt Leadership Award honoree Willie Geist presented the 2024 Adapt Leadership Award to his NBC News colleague Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak. James Hausman presented the Adapt Leadership Award to Jon Ledecky.
Craig Melvin, Lindsay Czarniak, Willie Geist, Michael J. Dowling, Jon Ledecky
The awards gala raised $650,000 to support the important ongoing work of Adapt Community Network.
2024 Adapt Leadership Award Honorees were: Craig Melvin, NBC News “Today” news anchor, co-host of the “3rd Hour of Today,” and host of syndicated “Dateline NBC” broadcasts; Lindsay Czarniak, Emmy-winning Sports Anchor and Reporter; and Jon Ledecky, Co-Owner of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders.
Michael Dowling, President & Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health, was honored with the Hausman Humanitarian Award.
Abigail Hawk, star of the CBS series Blue Bloods, returned as host of the awards gala.
2023 Adapt Leadership Award honoree Willie Geist presented the 2024 Adapt Leadership Award to his NBC News colleague Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak. James Hausman presented the Adapt Leadership Award to Jon Ledecky.
- 3/22/2024
- Look to the Stars
Edward R. Matthews, CEO of Adapt Community Network, announced today that the 23rd Annual Adapt Community Network Golf Tournament will be held at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, on Monday, May 13th, 2024.
Steve Lacy and Teresa Priolo
The annual tournament supports Adapt Community Network, with all proceeds from the event helping to fund the delivery of life-affirming programs and services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
This year’s golf tournament will honor Patrick Yu, Cpa, Partner and New York Metro Market Leader, Baker Tilly US, Llp.
The fundraiser will be hosted by Steve Lacy, anchor, Fox 5 News at 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and Teresa Priolo, Fox 5 News reporter and anchor.
“We are pleased to have Steve Lacy and Teresa Priolo return as hosts of our golf outing,” says Edward R. Matthews, CEO of Adapt Community Network. “Steve and Teresa have...
Steve Lacy and Teresa Priolo
The annual tournament supports Adapt Community Network, with all proceeds from the event helping to fund the delivery of life-affirming programs and services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
This year’s golf tournament will honor Patrick Yu, Cpa, Partner and New York Metro Market Leader, Baker Tilly US, Llp.
The fundraiser will be hosted by Steve Lacy, anchor, Fox 5 News at 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and Teresa Priolo, Fox 5 News reporter and anchor.
“We are pleased to have Steve Lacy and Teresa Priolo return as hosts of our golf outing,” says Edward R. Matthews, CEO of Adapt Community Network. “Steve and Teresa have...
- 2/28/2024
- Look to the Stars
Edward R. Matthews, CEO of Adapt Community Network, announced that the Adapt Leadership Awards will take place on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
The awards gala will support the important ongoing work of the non-profit organization.
2024 Adapt Leadership Award Honorees are: Craig Melvin, NBC News “Today” news anchor, co-host of the “3rd Hour of Today,” and host of syndicated “Dateline NBC” broadcasts; Lindsay Czarniak, Emmy-winning Sports Anchor and Reporter; and Jon Ledecky, Co-Owner of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders.
Michael Dowling, President & Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health, will be honored with the Hausman Humanitarian Award.
Abigail Hawk, star of the CBS series Blue Bloods, will return as host of the awards gala. Hawk is a four-time past Honorary Co-Chair and past celebrity presenter of the Adapt Leadership Awards.
Honorary Gala Co-Chairs are: Cara Buono, star of Stranger Things and Emmy-nominated for Mad Men; Willie Geist,...
The awards gala will support the important ongoing work of the non-profit organization.
2024 Adapt Leadership Award Honorees are: Craig Melvin, NBC News “Today” news anchor, co-host of the “3rd Hour of Today,” and host of syndicated “Dateline NBC” broadcasts; Lindsay Czarniak, Emmy-winning Sports Anchor and Reporter; and Jon Ledecky, Co-Owner of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders.
Michael Dowling, President & Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health, will be honored with the Hausman Humanitarian Award.
Abigail Hawk, star of the CBS series Blue Bloods, will return as host of the awards gala. Hawk is a four-time past Honorary Co-Chair and past celebrity presenter of the Adapt Leadership Awards.
Honorary Gala Co-Chairs are: Cara Buono, star of Stranger Things and Emmy-nominated for Mad Men; Willie Geist,...
- 1/18/2024
- Look to the Stars
Beijing and the Olympics elicit vivid memories for sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak. She worked the 2008 Summer Games, largely covering gymnastics. It was a thrill to cross paths with the likes of Nadia Comăneci while exploring the culture of the host city. Her dad Chet was also there reporting for USA Today, which presented a unique bonding experience. The two were part of a group that was able to take time out to visit the Great Wall of China. This time around, Czarniak is part of the coverage from afar in the studio. She’ll be part of the USA Network team, hosting pregame coverage and bringing in analysts to help tell the stories of the events. With the Opening Ceremony and final preparations underway, we connected with Czarniak to give us an idea of what to expect from the “Bird’s Nest.” What kind of vibe have you been getting...
- 2/3/2022
- TV Insider
When the mixed doubles round-robin matches begin in curling Wednesday morning in Beijing, so too will Xiv Olympic Winter Games, underway in China less than six months after the torch was extinguished to wrap up the delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics.
It will kick off a record 2,800 hours of Olympics coverage from February 2-20 across U.S. rightsholders NBC and its network siblings USA Network (400 hours of coverage planned beginning February 2) and CNBC (80 hours planned). Coverage is also available at NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication as well as on the Peacock streaming service, which is ramping up from its Tokyo debut and will air every event from all 15 sports live in real time via its premium tier as well as offer full replays.
NBC’s main coverage launches its primetime coverage on Thursday, February 3, with live team figure skating getting underway along with men’s and women’s moguls,...
It will kick off a record 2,800 hours of Olympics coverage from February 2-20 across U.S. rightsholders NBC and its network siblings USA Network (400 hours of coverage planned beginning February 2) and CNBC (80 hours planned). Coverage is also available at NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication as well as on the Peacock streaming service, which is ramping up from its Tokyo debut and will air every event from all 15 sports live in real time via its premium tier as well as offer full replays.
NBC’s main coverage launches its primetime coverage on Thursday, February 3, with live team figure skating getting underway along with men’s and women’s moguls,...
- 2/2/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCU execs are wrestling with what could be their biggest sports challenge yet: the Quiet Olympics.
Broadcasting and streaming the Tokyo Summer Games already had a high degree of difficulty due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Then Japan declared a state of emergency late last week, and banned live crowds, adding all kinds of new hurdles to the massive production slated to kick off July 23. Will the events seem as powerful and captivating without the roar of the crowd? Can sportscasters communicate the spirit and substance of the games without the hoopla fans have come to expect?
NBC’s top sports exec insists they can.
“We’re confident that the viewer at home won’t notice a difference,” says Pete Bevacqua, chairman of NBC Sports, in emailed responses to queries. “In order to compensate for no international spectators, our production team has worked for months on an elaborate...
Broadcasting and streaming the Tokyo Summer Games already had a high degree of difficulty due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Then Japan declared a state of emergency late last week, and banned live crowds, adding all kinds of new hurdles to the massive production slated to kick off July 23. Will the events seem as powerful and captivating without the roar of the crowd? Can sportscasters communicate the spirit and substance of the games without the hoopla fans have come to expect?
NBC’s top sports exec insists they can.
“We’re confident that the viewer at home won’t notice a difference,” says Pete Bevacqua, chairman of NBC Sports, in emailed responses to queries. “In order to compensate for no international spectators, our production team has worked for months on an elaborate...
- 7/15/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg are teaming up with Peacock to tackle a new endeavor: recapping the Olympics.
Pairing Hart and Snoop as the comedy guides through the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the commentary series “Olympic Highlights With Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg” will be exclusively available on NBC’s streaming service. The pair will set out to summarize the Olympics’ most impressive displays of athleticism, as well as the moments that don’t go as planned.
NBCUniversal has remained confident with its plans to broadcast up to 7,000 hours of Tokyo Olympics events. “Olympic Highlights” only reinforces the notion that Peacock will be a critical asset of their strategy.
In addition to Hart and Snoop, late-night host Amber Ruffin will offer her commentary for the streaming service from the ground in Tokyo. Cari Champion and Kenny Mayne, two veteran broadcasters who recently left ESPN, will co-anchor “Tokyo Tonight,” a quick-turnaround highlights and interviews program.
Pairing Hart and Snoop as the comedy guides through the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the commentary series “Olympic Highlights With Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg” will be exclusively available on NBC’s streaming service. The pair will set out to summarize the Olympics’ most impressive displays of athleticism, as well as the moments that don’t go as planned.
NBCUniversal has remained confident with its plans to broadcast up to 7,000 hours of Tokyo Olympics events. “Olympic Highlights” only reinforces the notion that Peacock will be a critical asset of their strategy.
In addition to Hart and Snoop, late-night host Amber Ruffin will offer her commentary for the streaming service from the ground in Tokyo. Cari Champion and Kenny Mayne, two veteran broadcasters who recently left ESPN, will co-anchor “Tokyo Tonight,” a quick-turnaround highlights and interviews program.
- 6/23/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
NBCUniversal gave its strongest indication yet that it would move forward with plans to broadcast 7,000 hours of Tokyo Olympics events even as worries continue over the potential health of attendees and athletes as Japan continues to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jeff Shell, NBCU’s CEO, along with other executives present Wednesday at an event designed to preview the company’s plans, suggested a global audience was eager to emerge from an era of forced isolation and enjoy a shared experience and see the event, which has already been postponed by a year. These Games “could be the most meaningful Olympics of our lifetime,” suggested Molly Solomon, the executive producer of NBCU’s Olympics broadcast.
The Olympics are a critical piece of the economic underpinnings of NBCU and its corporate parent, Comcast. The companies paid $4.4 billion for a rights deal that allows NBCU to cover the Olympics in the U.
Jeff Shell, NBCU’s CEO, along with other executives present Wednesday at an event designed to preview the company’s plans, suggested a global audience was eager to emerge from an era of forced isolation and enjoy a shared experience and see the event, which has already been postponed by a year. These Games “could be the most meaningful Olympics of our lifetime,” suggested Molly Solomon, the executive producer of NBCU’s Olympics broadcast.
The Olympics are a critical piece of the economic underpinnings of NBCU and its corporate parent, Comcast. The companies paid $4.4 billion for a rights deal that allows NBCU to cover the Olympics in the U.
- 6/23/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock will launch a Tokyo Olympics destination on July 15 featuring live coverage of some the games’ biggest events, including gymnastics, track and field and the U.S. men’s basketball team’s pursuit of their fourth straight gold.
The NBCUniversal streamer said Wednesday — ahead of a live NBC Sports press conference to introduce its broad coverage — that Peacock will feature new daily live shows, original programming, dedicated Olympics channels, full event replays and curated highlights. All of Peacock’s Tokyo Olympics programming will be available to stream for free with exception of USA Men’s Basketball live coverage that will be available to Peacock Premium subscribers.
Amber Ruffin, host, writer and executive producer of Peacock’s late-night series The Amber Ruffin Show, will be on the ground in Tokyo providing her own unique, comedic analyses of the competition, as well as a look-back at her own experiences in the world...
The NBCUniversal streamer said Wednesday — ahead of a live NBC Sports press conference to introduce its broad coverage — that Peacock will feature new daily live shows, original programming, dedicated Olympics channels, full event replays and curated highlights. All of Peacock’s Tokyo Olympics programming will be available to stream for free with exception of USA Men’s Basketball live coverage that will be available to Peacock Premium subscribers.
Amber Ruffin, host, writer and executive producer of Peacock’s late-night series The Amber Ruffin Show, will be on the ground in Tokyo providing her own unique, comedic analyses of the competition, as well as a look-back at her own experiences in the world...
- 6/23/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Succession exec producer and Vice director Adam McKay will host and produce Death at the Wing, a narrative podcast about a series of tragic deaths of basketball players in the 1980s and 1990s.
This comes as he moves aggressively into the podcast space following a joint-venture deal between his Hyperobject Industries and Three Uncanny Four Productions, the podcast company from Adam Davidson, Laura Mayer and Sony Music Entertainment.
Speaking at the Iab podcast upfronts, McKay said, “It’s about a spate of tragic deaths in the ’80s and ’90s in basketball with rising young stars that were either going to make it to the NBA or had just started in the NBA. It’s a really interesting story that combines sports, politics, socio-economic stuff.”
Elsewhere, McKay and Hyperobject are producing Stuff You’ll Probably Never Need To Know with YouTuber Ari Cagan.
The shows were two of the many that...
This comes as he moves aggressively into the podcast space following a joint-venture deal between his Hyperobject Industries and Three Uncanny Four Productions, the podcast company from Adam Davidson, Laura Mayer and Sony Music Entertainment.
Speaking at the Iab podcast upfronts, McKay said, “It’s about a spate of tragic deaths in the ’80s and ’90s in basketball with rising young stars that were either going to make it to the NBA or had just started in the NBA. It’s a really interesting story that combines sports, politics, socio-economic stuff.”
Elsewhere, McKay and Hyperobject are producing Stuff You’ll Probably Never Need To Know with YouTuber Ari Cagan.
The shows were two of the many that...
- 9/9/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Music has tapped director Adam McKay, actor David Tennant and several other personalities for podcasts as it looks to build out its audio offerings.
The record label revealed Wednesday during the Iab Podcast Upfronts that it plans to release nearly 40 new shows this year. Among them are two projects from McKay, including one that will look at the historical and political forces that defined basketball in the 1980s and another with YouTube creator Ari Cagan. Meanwhile, Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will host music show My 90s Playlist, and NFL sideline reporter Lindsay Czarniak will host a music and ...
The record label revealed Wednesday during the Iab Podcast Upfronts that it plans to release nearly 40 new shows this year. Among them are two projects from McKay, including one that will look at the historical and political forces that defined basketball in the 1980s and another with YouTube creator Ari Cagan. Meanwhile, Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will host music show My 90s Playlist, and NFL sideline reporter Lindsay Czarniak will host a music and ...
Sony Music has tapped director Adam McKay, actor David Tennant and several other personalities for podcasts as it looks to build out its audio offerings.
The record label revealed Wednesday during the Iab Podcast Upfronts that it plans to release nearly 40 new shows this year. Among them are two projects from McKay, including one that will look at the historical and political forces that defined basketball in the 1980s and another with YouTube creator Ari Cagan. Meanwhile, Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will host music show My 90s Playlist, and NFL sideline reporter Lindsay Czarniak will host a music and ...
The record label revealed Wednesday during the Iab Podcast Upfronts that it plans to release nearly 40 new shows this year. Among them are two projects from McKay, including one that will look at the historical and political forces that defined basketball in the 1980s and another with YouTube creator Ari Cagan. Meanwhile, Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will host music show My 90s Playlist, and NFL sideline reporter Lindsay Czarniak will host a music and ...
ESPN and Fox led all networks at Tuesday’s 41st annual Sports Emmy Awards, with each network picking up seven prizes.
Fox’s coverage of Super Bowl Liv picked up four Emmys, the most of any individual program, followed by HBO’s “24/7,” which earned three.
TNT’s Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley were recognized as Outstanding studio host and analyst, while NBC’s Mike Emrick was honored for his play-by-play work and Kirk Herbstreit as best sports event analyst.
Fox Sports’ Lindsay Czarniak and NBC’s Craig Melvin hosted the livestreamed ceremony, which recognized winners in more than 35 categories.
Also Read: Writers and Directors Guilds Push Back on Plan to Pull Categories From Primetime Emmys: 'WGA Has Not Agreed to Anything'
The complete list of winners follows.
Outstanding Live Sports Special
The Masters (CBS)
Outstanding Live Sports Series
NFL on CBS (CBS)
Outstanding Playoff Coverage
NCAA Men’s Basketball...
Fox’s coverage of Super Bowl Liv picked up four Emmys, the most of any individual program, followed by HBO’s “24/7,” which earned three.
TNT’s Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley were recognized as Outstanding studio host and analyst, while NBC’s Mike Emrick was honored for his play-by-play work and Kirk Herbstreit as best sports event analyst.
Fox Sports’ Lindsay Czarniak and NBC’s Craig Melvin hosted the livestreamed ceremony, which recognized winners in more than 35 categories.
Also Read: Writers and Directors Guilds Push Back on Plan to Pull Categories From Primetime Emmys: 'WGA Has Not Agreed to Anything'
The complete list of winners follows.
Outstanding Live Sports Special
The Masters (CBS)
Outstanding Live Sports Series
NFL on CBS (CBS)
Outstanding Playoff Coverage
NCAA Men’s Basketball...
- 8/12/2020
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Lindsay Czarniak credits her rising career to not memorizing news but in knowing the full story. It has helped her become a successful reporter, and one significant achievement is being the first sportscaster to talk to various players when Sean Taylor died. That moment remains memorable, and she has also had the opportunity to be coached by wrestler Ronda Rousey who realized that Lindsay was a lost cause. So, let’s get into the details of what more you might not know about this renowned sports anchor. 1. Her son helped to choose her daughter’s name Some children will throw a
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lindsay Czarniak...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lindsay Czarniak...
- 2/23/2020
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
Edward R. Matthews, CEO of Adapt Community Network, announced the 2020 Adapt Leadership Award honorees for its 2020 Adapt Leadership Awards Gala to take place on Thursday, March 12th, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
The awards honor the accomplishments of extraordinary individuals and corporations who have made an impact on people with disabilities and have inspired others through their professional and charitable endeavors. The gala benefits the important ongoing programs and services of Adapt Community Network.
The 2020 Adapt Leadership Awards Honorees are:
Ali Stroker ‐ Actor, 2019 Tony Award-winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway. Lachanze – Tony, SAG, and Emmy-winning actress. Star of Broadway’s A Christmas Carol, Once on This Island, The Color Purple, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Craig Melvin – news anchor of NBC News’ Today, co-host of the 3rd hour of Today,...
The awards honor the accomplishments of extraordinary individuals and corporations who have made an impact on people with disabilities and have inspired others through their professional and charitable endeavors. The gala benefits the important ongoing programs and services of Adapt Community Network.
The 2020 Adapt Leadership Awards Honorees are:
Ali Stroker ‐ Actor, 2019 Tony Award-winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway. Lachanze – Tony, SAG, and Emmy-winning actress. Star of Broadway’s A Christmas Carol, Once on This Island, The Color Purple, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Craig Melvin – news anchor of NBC News’ Today, co-host of the 3rd hour of Today,...
- 2/17/2020
- Look to the Stars
For Variety’s latest issue, we asked Al Roker to write a tribute to Craig Melvin, one of 50 people to make our New Power of New York list. For the full list, click here.
I’m just going to come right out and say this. I have a man crush on Craig Melvin, and I don’t care who knows it.
How can you not love this guy? He’s a young Southerner who was raised by a mom who was a teacher and a dad who worked shifts at the post office in South Carolina. I love that even though he is so young, he has made his success the old-fashioned way: through hard work, coming up through local news in South Carolina, winning Emmy Awards, becoming an honored anchorman. Then at the NBC station in Washington, D.C., he not only distinguished himself with his journalistic chops — he multitasked by meeting,...
I’m just going to come right out and say this. I have a man crush on Craig Melvin, and I don’t care who knows it.
How can you not love this guy? He’s a young Southerner who was raised by a mom who was a teacher and a dad who worked shifts at the post office in South Carolina. I love that even though he is so young, he has made his success the old-fashioned way: through hard work, coming up through local news in South Carolina, winning Emmy Awards, becoming an honored anchorman. Then at the NBC station in Washington, D.C., he not only distinguished himself with his journalistic chops — he multitasked by meeting,...
- 10/1/2019
- by Al Roker
- Variety Film + TV
Charlize Theron is getting her speed-freak fix in the first trailer for “Hyperdrive,” the upcoming Netflix stunt-driving series.
In the preview above, you’ll see — among other things — Theron talking about a “really badass” pink race car and then screaming her head off while taking a spin in the sweet ride.
Produced by Theron, Netflix describes “Hyperdrive” as featuring “elite street racers from around the world test their limits in supercharged custom cars on the biggest, baddest automotive obstacle course ever built.”
Also Read: 17 New Summer TV Shows Ranked by Premiere Viewers: From 'Bring the Funny' to 'Pandora' (Updating)
Here’s the official description for the show:
Daring drivers from around the world test their limits in custom cars on the biggest, baddest automotive obstacle course ever built. In this new original Netflix competition series, driving prowess, mechanical ingenuity and emotional resilience will be tested in this open invitation,...
In the preview above, you’ll see — among other things — Theron talking about a “really badass” pink race car and then screaming her head off while taking a spin in the sweet ride.
Produced by Theron, Netflix describes “Hyperdrive” as featuring “elite street racers from around the world test their limits in supercharged custom cars on the biggest, baddest automotive obstacle course ever built.”
Also Read: 17 New Summer TV Shows Ranked by Premiere Viewers: From 'Bring the Funny' to 'Pandora' (Updating)
Here’s the official description for the show:
Daring drivers from around the world test their limits in custom cars on the biggest, baddest automotive obstacle course ever built. In this new original Netflix competition series, driving prowess, mechanical ingenuity and emotional resilience will be tested in this open invitation,...
- 8/1/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The second annual Adapt Leadership Awards Gala were held on Thursday, March 14th at Cipriani 42nd Street benefitting Adapt Community Network which provides programs and services for children and adults living with disabilities throughout New York City.
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, Tony Danza, Tamron Hall, David Muir and Susan Lucci
This year’s Adapt Leadership Award honorees were: David Muir, Anchor and Managing Editor of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir and Co‐Anchor of ABC’s 20/20; Tamron Hall , Journalist, TV host, and philanthropist; John and Mark X. Cronin, Founders of John’s Crazy Socks; Peter M. Meyer, Market President New York City for Td Bank; and Actor Tony Danza, who was presented with the Hausman Humanitarian Award recognizing exceptional humanitarian contributions that give back to the community.
Cara Buono, co-star of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, and Emmy-nominee for her role on Mad Men, was the event’s host.
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, Tony Danza, Tamron Hall, David Muir and Susan Lucci
This year’s Adapt Leadership Award honorees were: David Muir, Anchor and Managing Editor of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir and Co‐Anchor of ABC’s 20/20; Tamron Hall , Journalist, TV host, and philanthropist; John and Mark X. Cronin, Founders of John’s Crazy Socks; Peter M. Meyer, Market President New York City for Td Bank; and Actor Tony Danza, who was presented with the Hausman Humanitarian Award recognizing exceptional humanitarian contributions that give back to the community.
Cara Buono, co-star of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, and Emmy-nominee for her role on Mad Men, was the event’s host.
- 3/21/2019
- Look to the Stars
SportsBall 2018, the 24th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala benefiting the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (Aaiuh), will take place on Thursday, October 11th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
Renowned guests representing sports, philanthropy, business, entertainment, and medicine will gather to celebrate the legacy of tennis champion, activist and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. The SportsBall features interactive games, dinner, dancing, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and a silent auction. Each guest receives a complimentary pair of sneakers from Rack Room shoes.
This year’s gala will be co-hosted for the first time by Craig Melvin, news anchor on NBC News’ “Today” and an anchor on MSNBC, and his wife Lindsay Czarniak, anchor of CNN’s Bleacher Report and former host of ESPN’s SportsCenter.
The 2018 gala will honor Beverly Bond, Women’s empowerment leader and Founder of Black Girls Rock!, Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation; Tracey E.
Renowned guests representing sports, philanthropy, business, entertainment, and medicine will gather to celebrate the legacy of tennis champion, activist and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. The SportsBall features interactive games, dinner, dancing, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and a silent auction. Each guest receives a complimentary pair of sneakers from Rack Room shoes.
This year’s gala will be co-hosted for the first time by Craig Melvin, news anchor on NBC News’ “Today” and an anchor on MSNBC, and his wife Lindsay Czarniak, anchor of CNN’s Bleacher Report and former host of ESPN’s SportsCenter.
The 2018 gala will honor Beverly Bond, Women’s empowerment leader and Founder of Black Girls Rock!, Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation; Tracey E.
- 9/26/2018
- Look to the Stars
Et has learned that Today weekend co-host Craig Melvin is in the running to replace Matt Lauer as co-host of Today.
A source at the show tells Et that both NBC and staff are fans of 38-year-old Melvin. Melvin currently anchors MSNBC Live on weekdays, and is co-anchor of Today Saturday edition.
“This would give the network the opportunity to make Melvin into a star at NBC,” the source says. “This would be clean slate.”
Melvin has been married to Espn sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak since 2011. The couple has two children together.
As for the possibility that Hoda Kotb would replace Lauer, our source says that would be “highly doubtful,” as Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford’s Today hour is already a huge success, and they wouldn't want to change the dynamic.
Still, there are other potential replacements in the running. Our source says that Willie Geist -- who frequently serves as a fill-in anchor on Today --...
A source at the show tells Et that both NBC and staff are fans of 38-year-old Melvin. Melvin currently anchors MSNBC Live on weekdays, and is co-anchor of Today Saturday edition.
“This would give the network the opportunity to make Melvin into a star at NBC,” the source says. “This would be clean slate.”
Melvin has been married to Espn sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak since 2011. The couple has two children together.
As for the possibility that Hoda Kotb would replace Lauer, our source says that would be “highly doubtful,” as Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford’s Today hour is already a huge success, and they wouldn't want to change the dynamic.
Still, there are other potential replacements in the running. Our source says that Willie Geist -- who frequently serves as a fill-in anchor on Today --...
- 12/5/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
One of Jemele Hill's Espn colleagues says she's sick and tired of Donald Trump's attacks on the "SportsCenter" host ... and is publicly calling for Potus to back off. Josina Anderson -- an NFL sideline reporter/insider -- tweeted, "Stop attacking our colleague Jemele Hill, any other journalists or media entities. We are doing our work." Trump had previously tweeted that Hill was responsible for "tanking" ratings on the sports network -- this after...
- 10/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Please welcome guest blogger Craig Melvin!
Melvin is a current NBC News Correspondent who began his career as a local news anchor in his home state of South Carolina before joining the well-known network — first via Washington, D.C.-based station Wrc, before moving to MSNBC in 2011.
Now, Melvin serves as an MSNBC anchor, contributing news reports to Today as well as hosting MSNBC Live on the weekends and Weekend Today.
Already parents to 2½-year-old son Delano “Del,“ Melvin and his wife, SportsCenter anchor Lindsay Czarniak, welcomed daughter Sybil “Sibby” Ann on Nov. 5.
You can find Melvin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @craigmelvin.
Melvin is a current NBC News Correspondent who began his career as a local news anchor in his home state of South Carolina before joining the well-known network — first via Washington, D.C.-based station Wrc, before moving to MSNBC in 2011.
Now, Melvin serves as an MSNBC anchor, contributing news reports to Today as well as hosting MSNBC Live on the weekends and Weekend Today.
Already parents to 2½-year-old son Delano “Del,“ Melvin and his wife, SportsCenter anchor Lindsay Czarniak, welcomed daughter Sybil “Sibby” Ann on Nov. 5.
You can find Melvin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @craigmelvin.
- 11/21/2016
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Congratulations are in order for Lindsay Czarniak and Craig Melvin — they’re parents for a second time!
The SportsCenter anchor gave birth to daughter Sybil “Sibby” Ann Melvin Saturday night, People confirms exclusively.
“Sibby is 6 lbs 6 oz, 20 inches long, and the telegenic couple is already in love with her!” a rep for the duo tells People.
Melvin, a MSNBC Live anchor and co-anchor of Today‘s Saturday edition, and the couple’s 2½-year-old brother Delano, aka “Del,” wasted no time in joining the ladies for their first family photo as a foursome.
Delano actually had a hand in naming his sister.
The SportsCenter anchor gave birth to daughter Sybil “Sibby” Ann Melvin Saturday night, People confirms exclusively.
“Sibby is 6 lbs 6 oz, 20 inches long, and the telegenic couple is already in love with her!” a rep for the duo tells People.
Melvin, a MSNBC Live anchor and co-anchor of Today‘s Saturday edition, and the couple’s 2½-year-old brother Delano, aka “Del,” wasted no time in joining the ladies for their first family photo as a foursome.
Delano actually had a hand in naming his sister.
- 11/6/2016
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
There were two big announcements from Espn on Tuesday, and both of them were good news for their current stable of on-air talent. First up, ESPN2’s “His & Hers” anchors Jemele Hill and Michael Smith will now take over the 6 p.m. Et segment of “SportsCenter,” in place of Lindsay Czarniak, who is going on maternity leave in November. The popular pair, who have been longtime contributors at Espn, will take over their new roles on Feb. 6, 2017, the day after Super Bowl Li is played in Houston. Also Read: Mlb Analyst John Kruk Exits Espn Before then, the 6 p.m.
- 10/12/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
ESPN2’s Cari Champion is heading to the big leagues. The co-host of the ESPN2’s “First Take” for two and a half years has been named the newest anchor of Espn’s “SportsCenter,” TheWrap has learned. Champion joins “SportsCenter”s’ impressive stable of female anchors, including Hannah Storm, Linda Cohn, Sage Steele, Lindsay Czarniak, Jaymee Sire, Sara Walsh, Jade McCarthy and Nicole Briscoe. Also Read: Espn Names 3 New 'SportsCenter' Correspondents: Meet Will Reeve, Reese Waters, Sarina Morales (Exclusive) She is expected to work on morning segments of the broadcast beginning in mid-July, particularly a series of upcoming...
- 6/19/2015
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
The Memorial Day weekend tradition returns with the 99th running of the Verizon IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 from famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 24, on ABC. Prerace coverage begins at 11am Et with the green flag scheduled for 12:17pm Et. Top drivers competing for the Borg-Warner Trophy include Will Power, Helio Castroneves, Juan Pablo Montoya, Simon Pagenaud, Tony Kanaan, pole-sitter Scott Dixon and last season’s Indy 500 winner, Ryan Hunter-Reay. Allen Bestwick calls the race with analysts Scott Goodyear and Eddie Cheever. Lindsay Czarniak hosts the telecast from the Brickyard’s famed Pagoda. Jon Beekhuis, Rick DeBruhl and Dr. … Continue reading →
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- 5/24/2015
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Ghosts Don't Exist is a film from 19th and Wilson that tests a paranormal investigator's belief in the supernatural and now the film has found American, possibly North American, distribution through Echo Bridge Entertainment. Richard Friend at the film's fan site is announcing the partnership, so expect to hear a story from the beyond in Ghosts Don't Exist - 2010 or early 2011. The trailer for the film is below along with the source and a picture of the film's early DVD art.
The synopsis for Ghost Don't Exist here:
"The story revolves around a popular ghost hunter who is losing faith in what he believes and is about to retire. He decides to take one last case when a potential client guarantees to provide the proof he's been looking for. Upon arriving at the home, the client announces that he will make good on the promise by contacting the team himself...
The synopsis for Ghost Don't Exist here:
"The story revolves around a popular ghost hunter who is losing faith in what he believes and is about to retire. He decides to take one last case when a potential client guarantees to provide the proof he's been looking for. Upon arriving at the home, the client announces that he will make good on the promise by contacting the team himself...
- 6/10/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
In Spring 2009, actress Alice Ripley will reprise her role as Diana in Next to Normal on Broadway, one of two productions Arena Stage is proud to have transferred to Broadway this spring. Due to this exciting development, Ripley will no longer be able to perform in Arena Stage's upcoming 17th Annual Benefit for Community Engagement, as was previously announced. Replacing Ripley in the role of Dorothy for the evening's entertainment will be Lindsay Czarniak, anchor and reporter for Washington's News4 Sports.
- 2/25/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York -- NBC Sports will put a wealth of experience into the field -- including input from 28 analysts who won a total of 42 medals in past Games -- for its 3,600 hours of Olympic coverage next month.
The network is expected to announce Wednesday that there will be a total of 106 commentators across the 17 days of the Summer Olympics from Beijing. That's more than ever before, just as the network is putting together substantially more live coverage (2,900 hours) than ever before on TV and the Web.
Bob Costas will return for his eighth Olympics, his seventh as primetime anchor of coverage. The afternoon coverage on NBC will be hosted by Jim Lampley, who will be announcing his 14th Olympics, a record among broadcasters. Mary Carillo will be the host of NBC's late-night coverage.
Telemundo's coverage will be hosted by Andres Cantor, Jessi Losada and Monica Noguera. CNBC and USA Network telecasts will be hosted by Alex Flanagan, along with Matt Vasgersian at USA. MSNBC anchors and hosts include Melissa Stark and Bill Patrick. Fred Roggin will host "Boxing in Beijing" on CNBC, while Lindsay Czarniak will host Oxygen's gymnastics coverage.
The network is expected to announce Wednesday that there will be a total of 106 commentators across the 17 days of the Summer Olympics from Beijing. That's more than ever before, just as the network is putting together substantially more live coverage (2,900 hours) than ever before on TV and the Web.
Bob Costas will return for his eighth Olympics, his seventh as primetime anchor of coverage. The afternoon coverage on NBC will be hosted by Jim Lampley, who will be announcing his 14th Olympics, a record among broadcasters. Mary Carillo will be the host of NBC's late-night coverage.
Telemundo's coverage will be hosted by Andres Cantor, Jessi Losada and Monica Noguera. CNBC and USA Network telecasts will be hosted by Alex Flanagan, along with Matt Vasgersian at USA. MSNBC anchors and hosts include Melissa Stark and Bill Patrick. Fred Roggin will host "Boxing in Beijing" on CNBC, while Lindsay Czarniak will host Oxygen's gymnastics coverage.
- 7/16/2008
- by By Paul J. Gough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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