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EXCLUSIVE: Samantha Bee and Soledad O’Brien are teaming up to tackle the women’s healthcare crisis in the U.S.

This post contains details from Episode 5 of ID’s docuseries Quiet on Set.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Director Rob Reiner and journalist Soledad O’Brien have dug into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — and they claim they have found evidence about who was really behind the killing. Reiner and O’Brien are the co-hosts of “Who Killed JFK?”, a 10-part podcast series featuring interviews with authors, witnesses, CIA officials and forensic experts as part of their investigation into JFK’s assassination 60 years ago, on Nov.

EXCLUSIVE: Rob Reiner, who directed LBJ starring Woody Harrelson, and journalist Soledad O’Brien have teamed up to find out the truth about JFK’s murder.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” is coming to an end at HBO. The sports talk series has been a part of the premium cabler’s lineup for 29 years. Gumbel first launched the series in 1995 and has aired over 300 episodes to date.

Joe Scarborough and Donny Deutsch mocked conservatives for running the “woke” hysteria into the ground.Ron DeSantis and other Republicans have screeched about the so-called “woke agenda,” which they warn will undermine American values and put children at risk from all manner of threats, but the “Morning Joe” host said most voters simply don’t care about that manufactured issue.“Joe Biden, 350 pieces of bipartisan legislation signed, and Ron DeSantis and everybody else is talking ‘woke, woke, woke, woke, woke,'” Scarborough said. “Again, something that I said on this show and I heard a lot about from liberals, even, in 2021.

The 7th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards unveiled its winners in a gala event that was live-streamed from New York City. It was Amazon Studios’ Good Night Oppy that was the biggest winner of the night taking home five trophies including the top accolade of the night — winning Gold for Best Documentary Feature.

William Earl Variety and Rolling Stone announced on Friday the final lineup for their Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Showtime Documentary Films, on Aug. 25 in New York.  The summit coincides with the Truth Seekers journal, a collaboration between Variety and Rolling Stone.

Wilson Chapman editorFunny Or Die owner Henry R. Muñoz III will donate $1 million dollars to establish a theater at the Smithsonian’s future National Museum of the American Latino.Muñoz, who is a health care entrepreneur, announced the news with his husband Kyle Ferari-Munoz on Wednesday.

The 15th annual Television Academy Honors list is out, recognizing seven exceptional TV programs and their producers who used powerful and innovative storytelling to advance social change.

NEW YORK -- Media critic Eric Boehlert, who created the Press Run website and wrote for Rolling Stone and Media Matters for America, was killed in a bicycle accident. He was 57.An avid bike rider, Boehlert was struck by a commuter train while riding near his home in Montclair, New Jersey, on Monday night, according to journalist Soledad O'Brien, a family friend.He specialized in exposing disinformation and holding fellow journalists and politicians accountable, said O'Brien, host of the syndicated Sunday talk show “Matter of Fact,” on Wednesday.“He was dogged about facts and a defender of truth,” she said.On Twitter, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday called Boehlert's death “terrible news."“I'm devastated for his family and friends and will miss his critical work to counteract misinformation and media bias,” she wrote.

Eric Boehlert, whose media criticism has appeared in “Salon,” “Daily Kos,” and “Media Matters for America,” has died. He was 57.Boehlert lost his life Monday night after he was struck by a train while riding his bicycle in Montclair, New Jersey, his wife confirmed to The Sun. Salon confirmed the news of Boehlert’s death Wednesday on Twitter.

Eric Boehlert, a media critic devoted to calling out right-wing misinformation through his writing at Media Matters for America, Salon, Daily Kos and most recently as the founder of the Press Run website, died today in a bike accident. He was 57.

EXCLUSIVE: More change is afoot at Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang.

Kim Kardashian's latest comments are drawing some ire. In an interview with , the 41-year-old reality star revealed her advice to women in business, and her words of wisdom have caused a swift backlash.«I have the best advice for women in business: Get your f**king a** up and work,» she said. «It seems like nobody wants to work these days.»Kourtney Kardashian agreed, saying, «That's so true.»«You have to surround yourself with people that want to work.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honored with the prestigious President's Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.The President's Award aims to recognize those who have demonstrated special achievement and distinguished public service. Some of the past recipients include Muhammad Ali, Rev.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honored with the prestigious President's Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were bestowed with the honor Saturday during the live televised portion of the event. The President's Award aims to recognize those who have demonstrated special achievement and distinguished public service.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to join an exclusive list of people when they receive the President’s Award at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards.

Smithsonian Channel has shared a clip promoting “One Thousand Years of Slavery,” a new docuseries that aims to tell the global story of slavery.The four-part series features interviews and discussions with notable Black actors, celebrities and leaders, who will dive into their own family connections to slavery and unpack the legacy it has left today. Some of the people interviewed for the series include Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O’Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill.The series is executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions, with Vance narrating every episode.

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy” (Feb. 4 on Prime Video)A documentary that tells the story of an all-black night, created by Guy Torry, and held at The Comedy Store in LA from 1995-2005. Interviews include Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and Nick Cannon — who recount performing on The Comedy Store stage or who were in the audience.“Howard High” (Feb.

Angelique Jackson “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks” is set to be framed in a new documentary on Peacock, from award-winning directors Yoruba Richen and Johanna Hamilton and produced by Emmy Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien’s SO’B Productions.Currently in production, the project marks the first ever full-length documentary about the civil right icon, which expands Parks’ story beyond her historic bus boycott in Montgomery, Ala.

EXCLUSIVE: Peacock is to launch a feature documentary about civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

Lilliana Vazquez will host the event with special appearances by Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Ana Navarro, Soledad O’Brien, and Alexis McGill Johnson.

Emerson Coleman, the head of programming at Hearst Television and a longtime fixture in broadcasting circles, plans to cap a 32-year run at the company by retiring next summer.

Angelique Jackson When Michelle Edgar founded the XX Project in 2016, her primary goals were to empower women to form collaborative partnerships outside the traditional networking conferences.Since then, XX Project has featured many industry leaders, including Epic Records president Sylvia Rhone, iHeartMedia’s Gayle Troberman, journalist Soledad O’Brien, Suzanne De Passe and Eve and Equinox founder Lavinia Errico, in conversation.“It’s not just about how to get more business done, but how do

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: The media is coming into focus for this week’s episode of Wilmore. The Peacock late-night comedy, fronted by Larry Wilmore, will look at the media with The West Wing star Bradley Whitford, journalist Soledad O’Brien and Saturday Night Live’s Chris Redd.Whitford, who also stars in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, is coming off the back of A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote, which aired last week on HBO Max.

Usher says he knows Americans are “sick and tired” of pushing for change, but he’s urging them to “finish” the fight and use their voice to vote. The R&B superstar made the comments during his appearance on Unfinished Business: Race and Equity in America, a live summit takeover of Twitch, on Friday, Oct. 16.

BET and the National Urban League are partnering with over 40 organizations and political, entertainment and media stars including Stacey Abrams, Soledad O'Brien and Tina Knowles-Lawson to launch an inaugural day encouraging Black Americans to vote and informing them on options for 2020's unique election. The inaugural initiative, called National Black Voter Day, will take place on Sept.

Michelle Williams, Amy Poehler, Natasha Lyonne, Tamron Hall, Naomi Watts, Angela Yee, Norah O'Donnell, Niecy Nash, Stephanie Beatriz and Soledad O’Brien are among the honorees for the 45th annual Gracie Awards, which recognize women in television, radio and digital media.

By Dino-Ray Ramos