Paula Shugart is departing the Miss Universe Organization after 23 years as president, she revealed on Thursday night in El Salvador — where this year’s event is set to take place on Saturday. Shugart’s exit comes following news that Thailand-based Miss Universe owner Jkn Global Group had filed for bankruptcy in its country, but insiders said Shugart’s announcement was unrelated to that news and had been in the works for a long time prior to that news.
Shugart shared the news of her departure while on stage at Thursday night’s National Costume Show portion of the Miss Universe pageant.
“In my 25 years at Miss Universe, we expanded global reach for this iconic entertainment brand by focusing on telling the stories of these incredible women,” Shugart said in an exclusive statement to Variety.” But more important than numbers and metrics, I’ve learned what it means to truly be a transformational leader.
Shugart shared the news of her departure while on stage at Thursday night’s National Costume Show portion of the Miss Universe pageant.
“In my 25 years at Miss Universe, we expanded global reach for this iconic entertainment brand by focusing on telling the stories of these incredible women,” Shugart said in an exclusive statement to Variety.” But more important than numbers and metrics, I’ve learned what it means to truly be a transformational leader.
- 11/17/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Miss Universe Organization (Muo), which oversees the annual competition, has inked a multi-year distribution deal with The Roku Channel and Telemundo, the companies announced Thursday.
The deal, which covers the U.S. streaming and broadcast markets in both English and Spanish languages, respectively, includes the upcoming 72nd annual competition, whose telecast is slated to air on Nov. 18. Taking place in El Salvador, the 2023 competition is set to be executive produced by Sergio Alfaro and his production company InventTV, along Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip, who EP for Miss Universe.
“We’re very excited to be moving forward with The Roku Channel and Telemundo for the next few years,” Muo CEO Amy Emmerich said in a statement. “To me, this is a legacy brand that people should be watching for what we’re going to do next, not what we’ve done in the past. The women we work with,...
The deal, which covers the U.S. streaming and broadcast markets in both English and Spanish languages, respectively, includes the upcoming 72nd annual competition, whose telecast is slated to air on Nov. 18. Taking place in El Salvador, the 2023 competition is set to be executive produced by Sergio Alfaro and his production company InventTV, along Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip, who EP for Miss Universe.
“We’re very excited to be moving forward with The Roku Channel and Telemundo for the next few years,” Muo CEO Amy Emmerich said in a statement. “To me, this is a legacy brand that people should be watching for what we’re going to do next, not what we’ve done in the past. The women we work with,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The Miss Universe Organization is sticking with streaming.
The annual beauty competition will continue to air on The Roku Channel, as well as Telemundo after the streaming service and Spanish-language broadcaster struck multi-year broadcast deals.
It comes after the last Roku and Telemundo signed up to air the 71st annual event last year.
The 72nd finale will take place on November 18, 2023 from El Salvador.
It marks the latest awards show or live event to pivot to streaming; the SAG Awards are set to air on Netflix after a year airing on the streamer’s YouTube page and The Academy of Country Music Awards air on Amazon Prime Video. The Golden Globes are still searching for a broadcast partner and could also appear on a streaming service in 2024.
Miss Universe began airing on CBS in 1960. After it was acquired by Donald Trump in 1996, it began airing on NBC in 2003 and remained...
The annual beauty competition will continue to air on The Roku Channel, as well as Telemundo after the streaming service and Spanish-language broadcaster struck multi-year broadcast deals.
It comes after the last Roku and Telemundo signed up to air the 71st annual event last year.
The 72nd finale will take place on November 18, 2023 from El Salvador.
It marks the latest awards show or live event to pivot to streaming; the SAG Awards are set to air on Netflix after a year airing on the streamer’s YouTube page and The Academy of Country Music Awards air on Amazon Prime Video. The Golden Globes are still searching for a broadcast partner and could also appear on a streaming service in 2024.
Miss Universe began airing on CBS in 1960. After it was acquired by Donald Trump in 1996, it began airing on NBC in 2003 and remained...
- 8/3/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Miss Universe” is extending its relationship with The Roku Channel and Telemundo. The Miss Universe Organization, which has been undergoing an overhaul under new owners Jkn Global Group Pcl, has sealed a multi-year deal with Roku and Telemundo to continue as the U.S. streaming and broadcast homes for the pageant, in both English and Spanish, respectively.
Roku streamed and Telemundo aired the most recent Miss Universe event in January; it repped the first live event ever streamed on Roku. Next up, the 72nd annual “Miss Universe” event will take place on Nov. 18, 2023, live from El Salvador. Joining this time will be L.A.-based production company InventTV, run by Sergio Alfaro, who will executive produce alongside Miss Universe’s Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip.
“I’m really proud of the show in January,” Miss Universe Organization CEO Amy Emmerich told Variety. “I think all those small nuance changes that...
Roku streamed and Telemundo aired the most recent Miss Universe event in January; it repped the first live event ever streamed on Roku. Next up, the 72nd annual “Miss Universe” event will take place on Nov. 18, 2023, live from El Salvador. Joining this time will be L.A.-based production company InventTV, run by Sergio Alfaro, who will executive produce alongside Miss Universe’s Paula Shugart and Anne Jakrajutatip.
“I’m really proud of the show in January,” Miss Universe Organization CEO Amy Emmerich told Variety. “I think all those small nuance changes that...
- 8/3/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
BET has announced its upcoming docuseries special from Gabrielle Union titled, “My Journey to 50.” The two-part special serves as Union’s first project to come from her overall deal with the company, which was announced last June.
The documentary follows the “L.A.’s Finest” alum as she jets off with her husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on a journey across Africa from the island of Zanzibar to the coast of Ghana to the parks of Namibia and the nightlife of South Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.
“We join Gabrielle, along with her family and closest friends, as she embarks on a journey that sheds light on the woman she once was and honors who she is in the present while discovering the deeply rooted, badass that she has always been. On this journey, she’ll walk the path of her heritage, gain wisdom and shed what...
The documentary follows the “L.A.’s Finest” alum as she jets off with her husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on a journey across Africa from the island of Zanzibar to the coast of Ghana to the parks of Namibia and the nightlife of South Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.
“We join Gabrielle, along with her family and closest friends, as she embarks on a journey that sheds light on the woman she once was and honors who she is in the present while discovering the deeply rooted, badass that she has always been. On this journey, she’ll walk the path of her heritage, gain wisdom and shed what...
- 3/29/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has announced its True Crime Tuesday slate including originals Perfect World: A Deadly Game, Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run With Warren Jeffs, and Sins of the Amish.
The series kicks off on March 8 with Perfect World, a two-part docuseries that takes viewers inside the world of gaming as a group of friends are alerted to what appears to be a real-life murder. The group is on the hunt for the next 18 hours in search of the real identity and location of one of their closest friends who claims he killed his family to put an end to his killing spree.
The series is executive produced by Zak Weisfeld, Libby Richman, and Alex Weresow; co-executive produced by Elizabeth Gibson and Adam Linkenhelt and produced by Lusid Media.
Preaching Evil—premiering in the spring— tells the story of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs through the lens of his favorite wife Naomi Jessop.
The series kicks off on March 8 with Perfect World, a two-part docuseries that takes viewers inside the world of gaming as a group of friends are alerted to what appears to be a real-life murder. The group is on the hunt for the next 18 hours in search of the real identity and location of one of their closest friends who claims he killed his family to put an end to his killing spree.
The series is executive produced by Zak Weisfeld, Libby Richman, and Alex Weresow; co-executive produced by Elizabeth Gibson and Adam Linkenhelt and produced by Lusid Media.
Preaching Evil—premiering in the spring— tells the story of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs through the lens of his favorite wife Naomi Jessop.
- 2/23/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Lena Waithe’s Twenties will return for its second season on BET next month with a new after-show hosted by B. Scott.
Set to debut Wednesday, October 13 at 10 p.m. on BET and BET Her, the series brings Jonica T. Gibbs’ Hattie back into the spotlight. Created and written by Waithe, Twenties will continue to follow the aspiring screenwriter and her two best friends, Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham) as they lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.
Following the Season 2 debut, BET will premiere Twenties After-show with B. Scott. The half-hour series will touch on Twenties‘ key themes and see Scott provide commentary into some of the characters’ latest experiences and speak with the show’s cast and with guests. Twenties After-show with B. Scott, will mark the titular television personality’s return to BET.
Set to debut Wednesday, October 13 at 10 p.m. on BET and BET Her, the series brings Jonica T. Gibbs’ Hattie back into the spotlight. Created and written by Waithe, Twenties will continue to follow the aspiring screenwriter and her two best friends, Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham) as they lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.
Following the Season 2 debut, BET will premiere Twenties After-show with B. Scott. The half-hour series will touch on Twenties‘ key themes and see Scott provide commentary into some of the characters’ latest experiences and speak with the show’s cast and with guests. Twenties After-show with B. Scott, will mark the titular television personality’s return to BET.
- 9/16/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Lena Waithe’s comedy “Twenties” has set the debut date for its second season on BET, and the first season of its very own aftershow, which will be hosted by B. Scott, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
“Twenties” Season 2 will debut Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 10/9c on BET and BET Her, with the first episode of half-hour aftershow, “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott,” debuting immediately after the Season 2 premiere at 10:30.
From creator Waithe, “Twenties” centers on Hattie, a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties, played by Jonica T. Gibbs (“Good Trouble”) and her two straight best friends, Marie played by Christina Elmore (“Insecure”) and Nia played by Gabrielle Graham (“Possessor”), as they try to find their footing in life, love, and the professional world in Los Angeles, per BET.
Here’s the official description for the Season 2 premiere, titled “One Night Only?”: Hattie juggles working on her script, settling into a new place,...
“Twenties” Season 2 will debut Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 10/9c on BET and BET Her, with the first episode of half-hour aftershow, “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott,” debuting immediately after the Season 2 premiere at 10:30.
From creator Waithe, “Twenties” centers on Hattie, a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties, played by Jonica T. Gibbs (“Good Trouble”) and her two straight best friends, Marie played by Christina Elmore (“Insecure”) and Nia played by Gabrielle Graham (“Possessor”), as they try to find their footing in life, love, and the professional world in Los Angeles, per BET.
Here’s the official description for the Season 2 premiere, titled “One Night Only?”: Hattie juggles working on her script, settling into a new place,...
- 9/16/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has been renewed for a second season, Bravo announced Friday.
The cabler also set the dates for the three-part Season 1 reunion: It will kick off on Feb. 10 at 10 p.m. and continue in the time slot the next two consecutive Wednesdays.
The latest in the “Real Housewives” franchise, this docusoap launched in November 2020 and just wrapped up its first season with a finale episode airing on Feb. 3. It stars Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah, all of whom will sit down with Andy Cohen to discuss the most intense and dramatic moments of the first season in that three-part reunion.
The first part of the reunion will see Shah revealing what issues from the season still haunt her and her husband Sharrieff, while Rose addresses the rumors swirling in her marriage. Additionally, Marks will confront Shah...
The cabler also set the dates for the three-part Season 1 reunion: It will kick off on Feb. 10 at 10 p.m. and continue in the time slot the next two consecutive Wednesdays.
The latest in the “Real Housewives” franchise, this docusoap launched in November 2020 and just wrapped up its first season with a finale episode airing on Feb. 3. It stars Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah, all of whom will sit down with Andy Cohen to discuss the most intense and dramatic moments of the first season in that three-part reunion.
The first part of the reunion will see Shah revealing what issues from the season still haunt her and her husband Sharrieff, while Rose addresses the rumors swirling in her marriage. Additionally, Marks will confront Shah...
- 2/5/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City will be back for a second go-round. On the heels of the Season 1 finale, Bravo has renewed the popular reality series for a second season.
The renewal comes amid strong ratings for the series, which ranked as a top five new unscripted series on cable in 2020 among P18-49. The season 1 premiere has drawn 3.2 million total viewers across all platforms to date and marked Bravo’s biggest series launch in nearly five years among P25-54 and P18-49.
The first season will come to an official close with a three-part reunion, kicking off Wednesday, February 10 at 10 pm Et/Pt on Bravo. In it, host Andy Cohen sits down in-person with housewives Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah to discuss all of the dramatic moments from the inaugural season. Reunion Part 2 airs Wednesday, February 17 at 10 pm...
The renewal comes amid strong ratings for the series, which ranked as a top five new unscripted series on cable in 2020 among P18-49. The season 1 premiere has drawn 3.2 million total viewers across all platforms to date and marked Bravo’s biggest series launch in nearly five years among P25-54 and P18-49.
The first season will come to an official close with a three-part reunion, kicking off Wednesday, February 10 at 10 pm Et/Pt on Bravo. In it, host Andy Cohen sits down in-person with housewives Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah to discuss all of the dramatic moments from the inaugural season. Reunion Part 2 airs Wednesday, February 17 at 10 pm...
- 2/5/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: InventTV, the three-year-old production company behind reality series such as Southern Charm: New Orleans, Into Alaska, Bringing Up Bhabie and upcoming The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is bolstering its executive ranks with three key hires as it expands into scripted television, live events and documentaries. The company, a subsidiary of Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman’s Los Angeles Media Fund, has tapped former Endemol Shine executive Michael Weinberg for the newly created role of President. Also joining are Jeff Marcus as Evp of Finance and Operations and Tiffany Alfaro as VP of Development. All will be based at the company’s Burbank office. Additionally, InventTV has signed its first overall deal with Dave Coulier. Under the pact, the Full House and Fuller House alum will focus on family-friendly scripted and non-scripted programming
In his new position, Weinberg will oversee the creation and development of new content for networks,...
In his new position, Weinberg will oversee the creation and development of new content for networks,...
- 4/2/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sergio Alfaro, Michaline Babich and Los Angeles Media Fund have formed InventTV, a new entertainment company to develop, produce and finance unscripted series and other content for television and Ott platforms. The new company also will include production of live events worldwide. Current projects include a series for Nat Geo partnered with The Weinstein Company as well as Southern Charm New Orleans (pictured) on Bravo. Alfaro and Babich, along with Los Angeles Media Fund…...
- 4/29/2017
- Deadline TV
Acclaimed Latina actress, advocate and producer Eva Longoriawill be gracing the stage once again with television personality and actor Mario Lopez to co-host the “2014 Nclr Alma Awards.” The ground-breaking awards show will simulcast live on MSNBC and mun2 as a one-hour prime-time special onFriday, October 10, 2014, at 10 p.m. Est/7 p.m. Pst, followed by “After the ALMAs with Alex Wagner,” live on MSNBC at 11 p.m. Est/8 p.m. Pst.
The “2014 Nclr Alma Awards” telecast—a National Hispanic Heritage Month event—celebrates America’s favorite Latinos in the entertainment industry, television, film and music. With programming on multiple platforms, the mun2 All Access: Road to the ALMAs 2014 Special” hosted by Melissa “Crash” Barrera, featuring exclusive celebrity interviews, kicks off the ALMAs at 7 p.m. Est/4 p.m. Pst. Telemundo.com will livestream the Nclr Alma Awards Pre-Show hosted by Yarel Ramos (mun2) and Jorge Bernal (Telemundo, La Voz Kids) with additional Telemundo.
The “2014 Nclr Alma Awards” telecast—a National Hispanic Heritage Month event—celebrates America’s favorite Latinos in the entertainment industry, television, film and music. With programming on multiple platforms, the mun2 All Access: Road to the ALMAs 2014 Special” hosted by Melissa “Crash” Barrera, featuring exclusive celebrity interviews, kicks off the ALMAs at 7 p.m. Est/4 p.m. Pst. Telemundo.com will livestream the Nclr Alma Awards Pre-Show hosted by Yarel Ramos (mun2) and Jorge Bernal (Telemundo, La Voz Kids) with additional Telemundo.
- 9/30/2014
- by El Mayimbe
- LRMonline.com
El Rey Network has begun production on eight hourlong episodes of Cutting Crew, the network’s first unscripted original series. It has been been set to premiere in the fall. The series centers on award-winning barber Amit Corso and his raucous team at their shop on the outskirts of Philadelphia, where they execute cutting-edge cuts while finding plenty of time to bicker, debate and joke around. Production kickoff comes on the heels of El Rey’s success launching its first original scripted series, From Dusk Till Dawn, which was picked up for a second season last month two weeks after it bowed. (The network’s second scripted series, the Roberto Orci- and Alex Kurtzman-scripted Matador, is in production for a July bow after the World Cup.) Cutting Crew is produced by Big Vida Entertainment for El Rey Network. Sergio Alfaro, Flavio Morales, John Ehrhard and FactoryMade Ventures executive...
- 4/23/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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