ABC News’ ‘World News Tonight” Tops 2019-20 Season In Viewership And Most Prized Demographics

said he would not be participating in the second debate with Biden, which was set to be a town hall-style event on Oct.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe foundation of the presidential debates, long a feature of an election year, is buckling.ABC News said it intends to hold a town hall with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Thursday October 15 – the same night the former Vice President was slated to have taken part in a debate with President Donald Trump.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts couldn't be a cuter couple. The newlyweds sat down with 's Robin Roberts on Wednesday, and they opened up about their romance.The union came as a surprise to some — as Nash had previously been married twice, both times to men, and just finalized her divorce from Jay Tucker in March.

CNN.Born John Lester “Johnny” Nash, Jr.

Dominic Patten, Ted Johnson Most of the time, Joe Biden is so middle of the road that they should name that yellow line after the former vice president regardless if he wins the election next month or not.“There’s not one single syllable I’ve ever said that could lead you to believe that I was a socialist or a communist,” Biden declared in Miami tonight at an NBC Nightly News town hall with Lester Holt in classic MOR fashion.“Do I look like a socialist? I’m the guy who ran against the

Ted Johnson Joe Biden said that he was not surprised by the news that President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19, telling NBC News’ Lester Holt that “anybody who contracts the virus by essentially saying masks don’t matter, social distancing doesn’t matter, are responsible for what happens to them.”Appearing at NBC News’ outdoor town hall in Miami, Biden did say that he was glad that the president “seems to be coming along pretty well.”But alluding to the president’s return to the White

Ted Johnson Chris Christie’s announcement that he tested positive for the coronavirus triggered over his appearance on ABC News’ debate coverage, in which he was in studio as an analyst.The network said in a statement, “This morning Governor Chris Christie announced he tested positive for COVID-19.  He was last in our TV3 studio on Tuesday, and he won’t appear in our studio again until he’s cleared by a doctor, following guidance from the CDC and local health officials.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorJournalists often scramble to get as close to the news as they can. That dynamic is creating challenges for some of the nation’s best-known TV-news outlets.More TV-news operations are being affected by recent White House disclosures about President Donald Trump testing positive for coronavirus.

announced on Twitter Saturday that he was the latest in a string of Trump associates to test positive for the coronavirus.Also Read: COVID-19: Which Political Figures Have Tested Positive“I want to thank all of my friends and colleagues who have reached out to ask how I was feeling in the last day or two,” he wrote.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorABC has put in development Real People, a single-camera comedy from Nedaa Sweiss (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), The High Note and Late Night director Nisha Ganatra, Ruben Fleischer and David Bernad’s The District and ABC Signature, where Ganatra is under a deal.Written by Sweiss and to be directed by Ganatra, Real People follows diverse neighboring families who grew close during the lockdown as they struggle to return to everyday life in their own

With its debut at this year’s TIFF, Spike Lee’s “David Byrne’s American Utopia” has proven that HBO doesn’t have to stick with your typical narrative features and TV series to succeed. The premium network/streamer can take risks with projects that don’t adhere to conventional structures or storytelling methods.

Ted Johnson Joe Biden will participate in an NBC News town hall on Oct. 5 in Miami, with Lester Holt moderating.The event was announced following this evening’s debate between Biden and President Donald Trump.This will be Biden’s second town hall of the fall campaign.

Denise Petski, Ted Johnson ABC News’ World News Tonight with David Muir topped its broadcast rivals in the first week of the new season.The newscast drew 8.50 million viewers, compared to 7.33 million for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and 5.15 million for CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.In the 25-54 demo, World News Tonight had 1.67 million, to 1.48 million for NBC Nightly News and 930,000 for CBS Evening News.

Also Read: Cable News Ratings: Fox News' Afternoon Show 'The Five' Beats CNN, MSNBC PrimetimeIn the advertiser-coveted age demographic of 25 to 54, “World News Tonight” saw an average of 1.877 viewers. NBC brought in an average of 1.776 million demo viewers while CBS took in an average of 1.101 million.In the other key age demo, 18-to-49, ABC stayed on top, pulling in an average of 1.268 million viewers.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThere’s no red carpet at this year’s Emmy Awards, but the show must go on. E!, ABC News, KABC and KTLA are among the outlets still producing red carpet pre-shows on Sunday — and all of them have found unique ways to do it.“When we knew the Emmys were moving forward with their show, we knew that we would be there to cover it,” said Jen Neal, the general manager of E! News’ live events and digital, lifestyle networks.E! starts its coverage at 4:30 p.m.

Miquita Oliver is back on our TV screens and we couldn't be happier. She found fame hosting the beloved hangover Sunday show T4 alongside Simon Amstell, and was also part of London party scene often seen out with her best pals Lily Allen, Nick Grimshaw, Pixie Geldof, and fellowT4 co-host Alexa Chung.

Dominic Patten, Ted Johnson “Yeah, well, I didn’t downplay it,” Donald Trump told an ABC News’ town hall tonight of his response to the deadly coronavirus. “I actually, in many ways, I up-played it, in terms of action,” the incumbent added, citing his bans on some travel to and from China and Europe this spring.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorBlack-ish star and Mixed-ish creator Tracee Ellis Ross is expanding her relationship with ABC Signature, producer of the hit ABC comedy series, with a multi-year overall deal. Under the pact, Ross’ production company, Joy Mill Entertainment, will be based at the studio and produce content across all platforms.“I love sharing stories and using storytelling as a way to connect and celebrate humanity,” said Ross.