This year, New Yorkers are thankful for free over-the-air broadcast television. (And Manhattanite cord-cutters who are not enterprising enough to get an antenna are thankful for livestreaming.) That’s because while there is technically no 2.5-mile march this year in an effort to discourage crowds, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on.
The 94th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon Et (live)/Pt (tape-delayed) on NBC, with a re-airing at 2 p.m. local time. The festivities will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. Jimmy Fallon and The Roots will open the show.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air in Spanish on NBCUniversal-owned Telemundo. That version will be hosted by Adamari Lopez, Jessica Carrillo, Rodner Figueroa and Nastassja Bolivar.
For the fifth consecutive year, NBCU and Verizon, are partnering on “Verizon Live: Macy’s Thanksgiving...
The 94th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon Et (live)/Pt (tape-delayed) on NBC, with a re-airing at 2 p.m. local time. The festivities will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. Jimmy Fallon and The Roots will open the show.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air in Spanish on NBCUniversal-owned Telemundo. That version will be hosted by Adamari Lopez, Jessica Carrillo, Rodner Figueroa and Nastassja Bolivar.
For the fifth consecutive year, NBCU and Verizon, are partnering on “Verizon Live: Macy’s Thanksgiving...
- 11/26/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The 17th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital united philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised $800,000 for the fight to end childhood cancer on Saturday, May 18, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami.
Rodner Figueroa, Maria Celeste Arraras, Jessica Carillo and Jorge Bernal
Events like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Approximately 600 people attended the celebratory night of artistic expression hosted by television personality Pamela Silva Conde. There was fine dining, both silent and live auctions, and a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Luis Enrique. DJ Mauricio Parra kept guests on their feet with tunes inspired by the city.
Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and television personality María Celeste Arrarás, who was named by Newsweek magazine as one of the “20 Most Powerful Women,...
Rodner Figueroa, Maria Celeste Arraras, Jessica Carillo and Jorge Bernal
Events like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Approximately 600 people attended the celebratory night of artistic expression hosted by television personality Pamela Silva Conde. There was fine dining, both silent and live auctions, and a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Luis Enrique. DJ Mauricio Parra kept guests on their feet with tunes inspired by the city.
Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and television personality María Celeste Arrarás, who was named by Newsweek magazine as one of the “20 Most Powerful Women,...
- 5/23/2019
- Look to the Stars
The time has come to reveal the names of those who made it on this year’s list of People en Español’s Most Beautiful June issue. And in this special edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘The Most Beautiful,’ we doubled the usual 50 names to feature 100!
The cover features superstars from the worlds of music, movies, television and the runway. They are: Marjorie De Sousa, Romeo Santos, Esmeralda Pimentel, Francisca Lachapel, Emeraude Toubia, Lineisy Montero and Carmen Villalobos. The cover photos were taken by photographer Omar Cruz at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, with the Brooklyn Bridge and the New...
The cover features superstars from the worlds of music, movies, television and the runway. They are: Marjorie De Sousa, Romeo Santos, Esmeralda Pimentel, Francisca Lachapel, Emeraude Toubia, Lineisy Montero and Carmen Villalobos. The cover photos were taken by photographer Omar Cruz at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, with the Brooklyn Bridge and the New...
- 5/1/2017
- by Lena Hansen
- PEOPLE.com
Rodner Figueroa, the fashion reporter for Univision’s “El Gordo y La Flaca,” who was fired for allegedly making disparaging comments about First Lady Michelle Obama on the air, is taking aim at his former employer. Or at least his famed Hollywood attorney, Marty Singer, is. In a scathing letter to Univision executives, Singer accuses the network of lying about the First Lady complaining about Figueroa’s comments, and says that Univision “falsely painted as a racist.” The letter also demands that Univision reinstate Figueroa, who was fired earlier this month, and issue a public apology to him. See video: Raven-Symone Defends Anchor’s Michelle.
- 3/24/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Univision illegally fired a popular host and falsely painted him as a racist ... all because he was standing up for Latinos and fighting to get them unionized ... this according to the host's angry lawyer. As previously reported, Rodner Figueroa, who was a host on the popular "El Gordo y la Flaca," did a segment earlier this month in which a makeup artist came on and showed pics of himself transformed into female celebs, including Michelle Obama.
- 3/24/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Raven-Symone is making waves once again after defending embattled Univision host Rodner Figueroa during an episode of The View.
Symone has been a guest host on The View all week, and during a discussion about Figueroa's firing -- after he said that Michelle Obama "looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes" -- Symone got into a heated argument with co-host Rosie Perez.
Perez went off on the topic, saying that she believes there is rampant racism against black people in the Latino community.
Video: Flashback: 3-Year-Old Raven-Symone Adorably Shows Off Her Spanish Skills
Symone, who recurred on Empire, defended the comments saying, "Was he saying it racist-like?"
"Michelle, don't fire me for this right now, but some people do look like animals," Symone added. "Is that rude? I look like a bird. So can I be mad at somebody that calls me Toucan Sam?"
The backlash against Symone's comments came quickly, but the 29-year-old...
Symone has been a guest host on The View all week, and during a discussion about Figueroa's firing -- after he said that Michelle Obama "looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes" -- Symone got into a heated argument with co-host Rosie Perez.
Perez went off on the topic, saying that she believes there is rampant racism against black people in the Latino community.
Video: Flashback: 3-Year-Old Raven-Symone Adorably Shows Off Her Spanish Skills
Symone, who recurred on Empire, defended the comments saying, "Was he saying it racist-like?"
"Michelle, don't fire me for this right now, but some people do look like animals," Symone added. "Is that rude? I look like a bird. So can I be mad at somebody that calls me Toucan Sam?"
The backlash against Symone's comments came quickly, but the 29-year-old...
- 3/19/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Raven-Symoné did not have a friend in Rosie Perez when she appeared as a guest cohost on The View on Monday.
While discussing Univision host Rodner Figueroa, who was fired last week for saying Michelle Obama "looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes," the recurring Empire star, 29, jumped to his defense. "Was he saying it racist-like?" she asked. "Because he said that he voted for her later, and I don't think he was saying it racist."
An incredulous Perez, 50, likened Figueroa's claim that he voted for President Barack Obama to those who say they can't...
While discussing Univision host Rodner Figueroa, who was fired last week for saying Michelle Obama "looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes," the recurring Empire star, 29, jumped to his defense. "Was he saying it racist-like?" she asked. "Because he said that he voted for her later, and I don't think he was saying it racist."
An incredulous Perez, 50, likened Figueroa's claim that he voted for President Barack Obama to those who say they can't...
- 3/18/2015
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- People.com - TV Watch
Raven-Symoné did not have a friend in Rosie Perez when she appeared as a guest cohost on The View on Monday. While discussing Univision host Rodner Figueroa, who was fired last week for saying Michelle Obama "looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes," the recurring Empire star, 29, jumped to his defense. "Was he saying it racist-like?" she asked. "Because he said that he voted for her later, and I don't think he was saying it racist." An incredulous Perez, 50, likened Figueroa's claim that he voted for President Barack Obama to those who say they can't be...
- 3/18/2015
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- PEOPLE.com
Raven-Symone took a controversial stance during her guest-hosting gig on The View, defending embattled Univision anchor Rodner Figueroa. Raven-Symone Defends Univision Anchor Last week, Figueroa was hosting Univision gossip show El Gordo y La Flaca when the topic of a makeup artist making up his own face to resemble that of First Lady Michelle Obama […]
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- 3/18/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
When Raven-Symone returns to the spotlight, she goes hard. The Empire actress makes headlines after defending ex-Univision host Rodner Figueroa‘s joke about Michelle Obama looking like she was “part of the cast of Planet of the Apes.”
Yesterday, the actress co-hosted The View and spoke to the controversial statement Figueroa made during a makeup segment El Gordo Y la Flaca. “I don’t think he was saying it racist! Not Michelle Obama. Michelle, don’t fire me from this right now, but some people do look like animals,” she said.
There’s more.
“Is that rude?,” she continued. “I look like a bird… so can I be mad at somebody that calls me Toucan Sam?”
Smh. If we know one thing, it’s that the actress never fails in speaking her mind and getting our attention. Last year, she opposed labels like “gay” and “African-American” in an interview with Oprah and later said,...
Yesterday, the actress co-hosted The View and spoke to the controversial statement Figueroa made during a makeup segment El Gordo Y la Flaca. “I don’t think he was saying it racist! Not Michelle Obama. Michelle, don’t fire me from this right now, but some people do look like animals,” she said.
There’s more.
“Is that rude?,” she continued. “I look like a bird… so can I be mad at somebody that calls me Toucan Sam?”
Smh. If we know one thing, it’s that the actress never fails in speaking her mind and getting our attention. Last year, she opposed labels like “gay” and “African-American” in an interview with Oprah and later said,...
- 3/18/2015
- by Taylor Ferber
- TheFabLife - Movies
When Raven-Symone returns to the spotlight, she goes hard. The Empire actress makes headlines after defending ex-Univision host Rodner Figueroa‘s joke about Michelle Obama looking like she was “part of the cast of Planet of the Apes.”
Yesterday, the actress co-hosted The View and spoke to the controversial statement Figueroa made during a makeup segment El Gordo Y la Flaca. “I don’t think he was saying it racist! Not Michelle Obama. Michelle, don’t fire me from this right now, but some people do look like animals,” she said.
There’s more.
“Is that rude?,” she continued. “I look like a bird… so can I be mad at somebody that calls me Toucan Sam?”
Smh. If we know one thing, it’s that the actress never fails in speaking her mind and getting our attention. Last year, she opposed labels like “gay” and “African-American” in an interview with Oprah and later said,...
Yesterday, the actress co-hosted The View and spoke to the controversial statement Figueroa made during a makeup segment El Gordo Y la Flaca. “I don’t think he was saying it racist! Not Michelle Obama. Michelle, don’t fire me from this right now, but some people do look like animals,” she said.
There’s more.
“Is that rude?,” she continued. “I look like a bird… so can I be mad at somebody that calls me Toucan Sam?”
Smh. If we know one thing, it’s that the actress never fails in speaking her mind and getting our attention. Last year, she opposed labels like “gay” and “African-American” in an interview with Oprah and later said,...
- 3/18/2015
- by Taylor Ferber
- VH1.com
Don’t worry, Rodner Figueroa; Raven-Symone has your back. The actress, who played Olivia on the Fox drama “Empire,” came to fired Univision personality Figueroa’s defense while guest co-hosting “The View” on Monday. Univision fired Figueroa after he likened First Lady Michelle Obama to a cast member on “Planet of the Apes” during “El Gordo y la Flaca” last week. Also Read: Fired Host Rodner Figueroa Apologizes to Michelle Obama, Blames Univision During a segment on “The View,” the panel discussed the Figueroa flap, with Rosie Perez taking the moment as an opportunity to discuss racism among Latinos. “There...
- 3/18/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Raven-Symoné was just trying to share her view, but it wasn't exactly received well. The actress was a guest co-host on The View earlier today and at one point of the show, began to discuss the controversial headlines surrounding Michelle Obama. For those who are unaware, Flotus was recently at the center of some eyebrow-raising comments made by Univision's Rodner Figueroa on the program El Gordo Y La Flaca when he stated, "Mind you, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she's part of the cast of Planet of the Apes, the film." Yikes! Whoopi Goldberg introduced the topic to the audience and Rosie Perez kicked off the discussion by stating that his comment (which ultimately cost him...
- 3/17/2015
- E! Online
Much ado about nothing? Raven-Symone thinks so. Appearing as a guest host on The View on Monday, March 16, the former Cosby Show star offered an unpopular opinion about the Univision host who was fired recently for his comments about First Lady Michelle Obama. As previously reported, Rodner Figueroa was dismissed from his position on El Gordo y la Flaca after he said on air, "You know that Michelle Obama looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes, the movie." Amid the ensuing backlash, [...]...
- 3/17/2015
- Us Weekly
Rodner Figueroa wants Michelle Obama to know that he’s sorry for what he said about her. And that he’s not a racist. Figueroa, who was fired from Univision’s “El Gordo y la Flaca” after he said that First Lady Obama “looks like she’s from the cast of ‘Planet of the Apes,'” has issued a profuse apology to Obama in an open letter obtained by TheWrap. “I offer my sincere apology for an unfortunate comment I made about a makeup artist’s depiction of you on Univision’s show ‘El Gordo y La Flaca’ yesterday. It...
- 3/13/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Rodner Figueroa was fired from Univision after comments he made about Michelle Obama on Wednesday's episode of El Gordo y la Flaca.
Discussing makeup artist Paolo Ballesteros, who earned Internet notoriety for transforming himself into everyone from Kim Kardashian to Dakota Johnson to the First Lady, Figueroa said, "Well, watch out, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes, the movie."
His cohosts tried to save the situation, with Lili Estefan asking him, "What are you saying?" and Raul de Molina adding that he thought Obama was very attractive.
Figueroa's termination was announced the next day.
Discussing makeup artist Paolo Ballesteros, who earned Internet notoriety for transforming himself into everyone from Kim Kardashian to Dakota Johnson to the First Lady, Figueroa said, "Well, watch out, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she's from the cast of Planet of the Apes, the movie."
His cohosts tried to save the situation, with Lili Estefan asking him, "What are you saying?" and Raul de Molina adding that he thought Obama was very attractive.
Figueroa's termination was announced the next day.
- 3/13/2015
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- People.com - TV Watch
And he's out. An Emmy-winning host at Univision was fired on Thursday, Mar. 12, after comparing First Lady Michelle Obama to characters in Planet of the Apes. On Thursday, Rodner Figueroa wrote an open letter to the First Lady (posted on LatinWe), apologizing for his lapse in judgment. During Wednesday's broadcast of the show El Gordo y La Flaca, Figueroa said: "Michelle Obama looks like she's part of the cast of Planet of the Apes." His comments were made during a segment about Paolo Ballesteros, the makeup artist who made headlines this [...]...
- 3/13/2015
- Us Weekly
Univision has fired “El Gordo y la Flaca” co-host Rodner Figueroa for making “reprehensible” comments about First Lady Michelle Obama. The network released the following statement: Yesterday during our entertainment program ‘El Gordo y La Flaca,’ Rodner Figueroa made comments regarding First Lady Michelle Obama that were completely reprehensible and in no way reflect Univision’s values or views. As a result, Mr. Figueroa was immediately terminated. Also Read: Univision Extends CEO Randy Falco’s Deal Through January 2018 On Wednesday, Figueroa and his co-hosts Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan were commenting on a viral video in which a makeup artist changed his appearance.
- 3/12/2015
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
The Univision talk show host canned for racist remarks about Michelle Obama says the pink slip was generated from the First Lady's Office. Rodner Figueroa's team tells TMZ ... no one from the station or social media uttered a peep when he said Wednesday morning that a makeup artist who transformed himself into Michelle Obama, looked like a member of the "Planet of the Apes" cast. The team claims at 10:20 Pm Wednesday they got...
- 3/12/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Univision unceremoniously sacked its talk show personality Rodner Figueroa after comments he made on-air about Michelle Obama. The Daytime Emmy-winning fashionista was doing a live segment Wednesday in which the hosts were commenting on a video about a makeup artist who morphs himself to look like various celebrities. When the first lady’s likeness came up, Figueroa said with a chuckle, “Well, watch out, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she’s from the cast of Planet…...
- 3/12/2015
- Deadline TV
Univision has fired a popular network talk show host after he made derogatory comments about Michelle Obama on air. Rodner Figueroa was on the program El Gordo Y La Flaca when he pointed to a photo of the first lady and said, "Mind you, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she's part of the cast of Planet of the Apes, the film." Figueroa made the controversial statement during a segment on makeup transformations alongside makeup artist Paolo Ballesteros—who has become Instafamous for his ability to make himself look like celebrities using different makeup techniques. The show's other host, Raúl de Molina, appeared shocked by the racist remark and did his best to smooth things...
- 3/12/2015
- E! Online
The 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday evening. Hosted by Kathy Griffin, the ceremony streamed live via the Daytime Emmy Awards website, and honored achievements in daytime programming, including talk shows, soaps, game shows, culinary programs, and more.
Here is a list of the night's big winners:
Supporting Actor, Drama
Eric Martsolf, "Days of Our Lives" *Winner
Bradford Anderson, "General Hospital"
Steve Burton, "The Young and the Restless"
Scott Clifton, "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Dominic Zamprogna, "General Hospital"
Supporting Actress, Drama
Amelia Heinle, "The Young and the Restless" *Winner
Melissa Claire Egan, "The Young and the Restless"
Jane Elliot, "General Hospital"
Elizabeth Hendrickson, "The Young and the Restless"
Kelly Sullivan, "General Hospital"
Culinary Host
Bobby Flay *Winner
Giada De Laurentiis
April Bloomfield and Sean Brock
Rachael Ray
Culinary Program
"The Mind of a Chef" *Winner
"A Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking...
Here is a list of the night's big winners:
Supporting Actor, Drama
Eric Martsolf, "Days of Our Lives" *Winner
Bradford Anderson, "General Hospital"
Steve Burton, "The Young and the Restless"
Scott Clifton, "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Dominic Zamprogna, "General Hospital"
Supporting Actress, Drama
Amelia Heinle, "The Young and the Restless" *Winner
Melissa Claire Egan, "The Young and the Restless"
Jane Elliot, "General Hospital"
Elizabeth Hendrickson, "The Young and the Restless"
Kelly Sullivan, "General Hospital"
Culinary Host
Bobby Flay *Winner
Giada De Laurentiis
April Bloomfield and Sean Brock
Rachael Ray
Culinary Program
"The Mind of a Chef" *Winner
"A Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking...
- 6/23/2014
- by Alana Altmann
- Moviefone
Sal y Pimienta – ¡Mira Quién Baila! Special airs Sunday, September 8 at 9pm Et/Pt In anticipation of Univision’s hit reality/dance competition “¡Mira Quién Baila!” (Look Who’s Dancing), viewers will get a spectacular preview of all the excitement in store in a special edition of the Network’s popular Sunday night entertainment show, “Sal y Pimienta” (Salt and Pepper). On Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt (8 p.m. Central) “Sal y Pimienta – ¡Mira Quién Baila! Special” will introduce the 10 Hispanic celebrities who have signed up to compete in Season 4, bringing them together for the first time ever. Through questioning by “Sal y Pimienta” co-hosts Rodner Figueroa and Lourdes Stephen, along with correspondent, Veronica Bastos, ¡Mira...
- 9/5/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
BeLive – the event that raises much-needed funds for four Colombian non-profit organizations, Give to Colombia, Formula Sonrisas, Genesis Foundation and ArtNexus Foundation – is slated to happen on Thursday, November 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, and will be an evening to remember with well-respected and recognizable television personalities and renowned celebrities.
Sofia Vergara will co-chair the 5th Anniversary along with this year’s Chair, style and fashion icon Lauren Santo Domingo. Sofia has been nominated for two Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for her role in the ABC Series “Modern Family,” broadcast in 81 countries around the world. Also joining BeLive is internationally renowned and Latin Grammy Award winner Fonseca.
BeLive will feature personalities such as Raul de Molina, Ilia Calderon, Rodner Figueroa, Jorge Bernal, Vanessa Hauc, Kika Rocha, Catherine Siachoque and Miguel Varoni. In addition, making a special appearance this year will be Felix Sabates and Chip Ganassi, owners of Earnhardt...
Sofia Vergara will co-chair the 5th Anniversary along with this year’s Chair, style and fashion icon Lauren Santo Domingo. Sofia has been nominated for two Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for her role in the ABC Series “Modern Family,” broadcast in 81 countries around the world. Also joining BeLive is internationally renowned and Latin Grammy Award winner Fonseca.
BeLive will feature personalities such as Raul de Molina, Ilia Calderon, Rodner Figueroa, Jorge Bernal, Vanessa Hauc, Kika Rocha, Catherine Siachoque and Miguel Varoni. In addition, making a special appearance this year will be Felix Sabates and Chip Ganassi, owners of Earnhardt...
- 10/25/2011
- Look to the Stars
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