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A New Era For Miss America: Nia Franklin Reflects At The End Of Her Reign

December 19, 2019 Barb Oates

Gone is the pomp and pageantry of the 98-year-old Miss America competition you probably grew up watching, with those infamous swimsuit struts and judging primarily centered around a woman’s physical appearance. In this new era, coined Miss America 2.0, the competition puts intelligence and talent at the forefront, showering winners with a multitude of scholarship and philanthropic opportunities. New York’s Nia Franklin was crowned Miss America in September 2018 and was the first candidate to win under the organization’s new direction. “My year has meant so much to me,” tells Franklin. “I was the first Miss America 2.0, so I’ll […]

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Backstage At Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth

December 15, 2019 Kellie Freeze

The most spectacular sounds of the holiday season will come courtesy of the world-famous Tabernacle Choir, when it welcomes Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth to join in its dazzling annual holiday concert. Channel Guide Magazine was invited to witness Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth firsthand, go behind the scenes of the massive production and speak with the creative minds behind the event — including Chenoweth herself — to understand the many elements that need to work in synchronicity to pull off the marvelous musical event. Chenoweth joins a cast of more than 600 as the Tabernacle […]

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Comedy

Showtime’s Refreshingly Different ‘Work In Progress’ Has Its Origins in the World of Improv

December 8, 2019 Jeff Pfeiffer

This month, Showtime is introducing a fascinatingly diverse Sunday evening lineup of programming. It’s headed by the return of The L Word in a sequel series. That series will lead into a new comedy called Work in Progress that is not only refreshingly different in terms of the types of characters regularly portrayed on television, but also in its engaging and hilarious format. That format is inspired largely by the previous work of the show’s star/co-creator/cowriter/co-showrunner Abby McEnany, who has been a longtime staple of Chicago’s improv scene. Together, she and Tim Mason, another Windy City improv-er, have fashioned a […]

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Family

A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition TV’s Favorite Family Reunites For Some Holiday Magic & Memories

December 2, 2019 Barb Oates

Nothing is more special than coming home for the holidays and celebrating with family and friends. And for TV fans, being transported back to the Brady family home and reuniting with the beloved cast once again, it’s simply the ultimate treat. Food Network’s Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond and HGTV’s Hidden Potential host Jasmine Roth team up with the Brady Bunch kids to whip up ’70s-inspired food and decor, along with meaningful recollections, in the holiday special A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition. Thrilled over the success of September’s four-part series A Very Brady Renovation, Roth walked us through some of […]

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Ellen’s Greatest Night Of Giveaways – The Most Feel-Good Event Of The Year

December 2, 2019 Barb Oates

Hopefully you all know by now that Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most generous, kindhearted, amazing people in show business. She deliberately leads by example, believing that in a world where there is so much negativity, it’s important to lift people up. “People are more alike than they are different and if we show each other compassion, the world can be a better place,” she says. “Plus, I think the kindness you put out into the world comes back to you like a boomerang, and there’s no fear of it hitting you in the face.” When Ellen came to […]