ABC Plans Tuesday Primetime News Special Focused on National Protests

Ted Johnson As President Donald Trump was about to take the stage at his much publicized rally in an indoor arena in Tulsa, OK, the pre-media focus turned to empty seats and the cancellation plans for an outdoor speech for an overflow crowd.“Smaller than expected crowd trickles into Tulsa rally,” CNN’s chyron read on Saturday evening, as anchor Wolf Blitzer focused on the empty seats in the upper deck of the BOK Center, which holds almost 20,000 people.The crowd was still large for a campaign

Production on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is still moving forward full steam ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as you might expect, things are going to look very different this time around!

Peter White Television EditorThis year’s Emmys are going to look a bit different than in previous years, according to ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke.However, Burke said it was “too soon to predict” whether or not the annual TV awards gala will take place in person or as a virtual event.The Emmys are set to take place on Sunday September 20 with comedian Jimmy Kimmel hosting and exec producing.“The Academies in both regards [Emmys and Oscars] are being very thoughtful in exploring all of

Michael Strahan made headlines instead of reporting them on June 4 after news that he made strong comments about working at ABC during a town hall meeting with staffers. The Super Bowl champion, 48, expressed that he felt he was unable to “raise his voice” at ABC — where he currently co-anchors Good Morning America among other programs — because of his race, according to The Wrap.

Mikhail Prokhorov looks to unload the more than 13,000-seat arena.First reported by Bloomberg, Prokhorov's Onexim Sports and Entertainment is allegedly seeking investors to take over the home arena for the National Hockey League's New York Islanders.

Sunny Hostin is opening up about the racist comments made by ABC executive Barbara Fedida.

 Sunny Hostin  got candid about recent allegations against ABC News executive, Barbara Fedida. Over the weekend, Huffington Post broke a story that alleged that Barbara made a series of racists and derogatory comments towards and against current and former ABC News staff and talent including Sunny, Kendis Gibson, Robin Roberts and Mara Schiavocampo. During a segment of The View, Sunny voiced her disappointment about the alleged comments made about her and other top employees.

Sunny Hostin and the co-hosts of are addressing the alleged racist comments made from a top ABC News executive. Barbara Fedida, the Senior Vice President of Talent, Editorial Strategy, and Business Affairs for the news division, was accused in a exposé of making several statements about top ABC talent including Hostin, anchor Robin Roberts, and several others.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorAs protests over George Floyd’s killing continue around the country, CBS News has set a special on racism and police brutality for this week. Anchored by Good Morning America‘s Gayle King, Justice for All airs at 10 p.m.

As protests continue throughout the world in response to the tragic death of George Floyd, Oprah Winfrey wants to promote a conversation about racism in America.

Amber Riley is not interested in bringing up past drama. The 34-year-old actress, singer, and activist appeared on to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and the recent protests across the country and around the world.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars highlighted the heroic work of citizens and communities around the country who were coming together to help each other in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic during the "CMT Celebrates Our Heroes" TV special.

Beyoncé is speaking out about the future of the fight against racial injustice. After days of worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, the singer took to Instagram to encourage activists to keep the fight going and stay focused.

Beyoncé is speaking out about the future of the fight against racial injustice. After days of worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, the singer took to Instagram to encourage activists to keep the fight going and stay focused.

Nikki Bella and her fiance Artem Chigvintsev have postponed their wedding while still expecting their first baby together. That being said, the Total Bellas star revealed why their dream nuptials are not taking place yet.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country stars highlighted the heroic work of citizens and communities around the country who were coming together to help each other in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic during the "CMT Celebrates Our Heroes" TV special.

The stars are stepping away from social media for the day as protests continue across America.

As thousands of protesters take to the streets in response to police killings of black people, companies are wading into the national conversation but taking care to get their messaging right.

By Ted Johnson