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Friday, September 30, 2011

Chris Meloni Appears on The Daily Show

Chris Meloni (Law & Order SVU) made an appearance in a satirical segment on last night's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."  He appears about 5 minutes into it and it is definitely worth the wait!




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Advance Photos: Alfred Molina in “Harry’s Law: "Sins of the Father"”

Here are a few advance photos of Alfred Molina (Law & Order LA) in an episode of Harry’s Law titled “"Sins of the Father"”. The episode airs on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 on NBC. The photos also feature Kathy Bates, Nate Corddry, Christopher McDonald, Mark Valley, and Karen Olivo.




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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Jeremy Sisto “Suburgatory: The Chatterer” Advance Photos

Here are some advance photos from an upcoming episode of ABC’s sitcom “Suburgatory” with Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order). The episode is titled “The Chatterer” and is scheduled to air on October 12, 2011 on ABC.






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Friday, September 23, 2011

Chris Meloni Attends NYC Ballet Opening Night Gala of “Ocean's Kingdom”

Chris Meloni (LAw & Order SVU) and his wife Sherman attended the New York City Ballet opening night gala of “Ocean's Kingdom” at the David Koch Theatre at the Lincoln Center on September 22, 2011.  Here are several photos from this event.



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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Jesse L. Martin Discusses “Puncture” (Video)

Here is a video of Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order) discussing the film “Puncture” in which he stars. The film opens in theaters on September 23, 2011.




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Advance Photos: Jeremy Sisto in “Suburgatory: The Barbeque”

Here are a few advance photos from an upcoming episode of ABC’s sitcom “Suburgatory” with Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order). The episode is titled “The Barbeque” and is scheduled to air on October 5, 2011 on ABC.








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Monday, September 19, 2011

Carey Lowell Attends Tony Bennett's 85th Birthday Gala Benefit

Carey Lowell (Law & Order) and husband, actor Richard Gere attended Tony Bennett's 85th Birthday Gala Benefit for Exploring the Arts at The Metropolitan Opera House on September 18, 2011 in New York City. Here are photos of Carey and Richard from this event.



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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Jamie Bamber Attends 9th Annual BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party

Jamie Bamber (Law & Order UK) attended the 9th annual BAFTA tea party at L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Hotel on September 17, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. Here are Jamie’s arrival photos (his guest was not identified but I believe it is his wife Kerry Norton).



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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Terrence Howard Attends "Winnie" Premiere at 2011 TIFF

Terrence Howard (Law & Order LA) attended the "Winnie" premiere during the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Roy Thomson Hall on September 16, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. Here are his arrival photos.


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Friday, September 16, 2011

Jesse L. Martin Attends “Puncture” Premiere

Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order) attended the "Puncture" premiere at the Angelika Film Center on September 15, 2011 in New York City. Here are his arrival photos.

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Elisabeth Rohm Attends Premiere of “Abduction”

Elisabeth Rohm (Law & Order) attended the premiere of Lionsgate Films' "Abduction" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on September 15, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Here are her arrival photos.



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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Freema Agyeman Attends TV Choice Awards 2011

Freema Agyeman (Law & Order UK) attended the TV Choice Awards 2011, held on September 13, 2011 at the Savoy Hotel in London, UK.  Here are her arrival photos.


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Annie Parisse Attends "Boardwalk Empire" Season 2 Premiere

Annie Parisse (Law & Order) attended the "Boardwalk Empire" Season 2 premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on September 14, 2011 in New York City. Here are her arrival photos, including one with her husband Paul Sparks.


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Tamara Tunie Attends B Michael America Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Tamara Tunie (Law & Order SVU) and her husband, musician Gregory Generet, attended the B Michael America Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at West 79th at Columbus on September 14, 2011 in New York City. Here are a few photos of Tamara and Gregory at this event.



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Vincent D’Onofrio To Produce & Star in “Blue Tilt”

Deadline.com broke the news that Vincent D’Onofrio (Law & Order Criminal Intent) and Ethan Hawke will collaborate with writer/producer Chris Brancato for an NBC cop drama titled “Blue Tilt.” Deadline reports that the show is about “two seasoned homicide detectives — one married and one divorced — as they solve cases while dealing with their wives/ex-wives and kids. The title Blue Tilt refers to a cop term for homicide detectives who, as a result of dealing with particularly brutal crimes, become a danger to themselves and are put under psychiatric observation.”

Read the full story here on Deadline.com:
Ethan Hawke And Vince D’Onofrio To Star In NBC Crime Drama Written By Chris Brancato


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Monday, September 12, 2011

Mariska Hargitay Attends Lela Rose Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order SVU) attended the Lela Rose Spring 2012 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 11, 2011 in New York City. (Susan Sarandon  is seated next to Mariska.)


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Alfred Molina Appears on Craig Ferguson’s Late Late Show

Here’s a video of Alfred Molina’s (Law & Order LA) appearance on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on September 9, 2011. (Alfred has great comedic timing.)




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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Benjamin Bratt Attends 2011 NCLR ALMA Awards

Benjamin Bratt (Law & Order ) attended, and was a presenter, at the 2011 NCLR ALMA Awards held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on September 10, 2011. Here are two photo of Benjamin (including one with Jessica Alba) from this event.

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Friday, September 9, 2011

Stephanie March Attends "Beyond 9/11" Photo Exhibit and Screening

Stephanie March (Law & Order SVU) attended Time Warner's "Beyond 9/11" Photo Exhibit and Screening at Milk Studios on September 8, 2011 in New York City. Here are Stephanie’s arrival photos.


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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Alfred Molina in Harry’s Law – Behind the Scenes Video

Alfred Molina (Law & Order LA) will guest star on Harry’s Law in a multi-episode story arc. Here is a behind the scenes look at Alfred in the season premiere of Harry’s Law, which airs on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 9 PM ET – right before Law & Order SVU. (I may be forced to give Harry’s Law another chance – just to watch Alfred Molina!)




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Anthony Anderson’s “Golf In America” Returns September 11, 2011

Video preview at link: Anthony Anderson: Golf in America: Sunday, September 11 8PM ET

NBC Press Release

GOLF IN AMERICA RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON WITH HOST ANTHONY ANDERSON, PREMIERING SUNDAY, SEPT. 11

Series Uncovers Real-Life Stories as Told Through the Game of Golf in Five-Episode Run


Sunday’s Season Premiere Pays Tribute to 9/11

ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2011)—Golf Channel’s hard-hitting and inspirational series Golf in America gears up for its third season with a line-up of new, fascinating stories from individuals who are all unified by the game of golf. Premiering Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. ET, Golf in America will kick off its five-episode run with a special episode dedicated to the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, featuring stories of three individuals affected by that day. Film and television actor Anthony Anderson returns as the series’ host, taking viewers across the country to uncover never-before-told stories that capture the heart and spirit of the game.

Sunday’s premiere episode will re-air Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. ET in the series’ regular timeslot.

This season, Golf in America profiles a dynamic cast of characters from all walks of life. In addition to an array of human-interest stories and profiles, the program also will spotlight some of the top golf courses across the country within its “National Treasures” feature, including Shinnecock Hills and Pebble Beach.

In the 9/11 premiere episode, Rich Lerner follows-up with New York firefighter Ken Eichele, who will reflect on the events that unfolded 10 years ago, and how golf has helped him through the past decade. The show also will feature former firefighter turned putter-designer Ken Flanigan, who has created 343 handmade “Flanigan Bilt” putters to honor the 343 firefighters who passed away on 9/11; and Chad Pfeifer, who turned to golf as a means to heal after losing a leg while serving for the U.S. Army in Iraq.

Future episode highlights include:

Discover how Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Paul Szep and a $39 used putter helped professional golfer Jim Furyk win the 2010 Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola.

The future of American golf – the 2011 U.S. Walker Cup team. Golf in America will give viewers a glimpse into the future of American golf, including Patrick Cantlay (low amateur at the U.S. Open), Russell Henley (winner on the Nationwide Tour), Harris English (winner on the Nationwide Tour) and Peter Uihlein (2010 U.S. Amateur Champion), all members of the illustrious 2011 U.S. Walker Cup team.

A visit with Big Break VII: Reunion champion Tommy Gainey and how his life has changed since he won the series and is now a full-time competitor on the PGA TOUR.

U.S. Women’s Open qualifier and 17-year-old Mariah Stackhouse. Golf in America delves into the back story on the talented teenager who did not have the means or access to golf facilities growing up. Through the help of a family friend (1960 Olympic Gold Medalist Ralph Boston) and the Women in Golf Foundation, Stackhouse is able to pursue her dream of one day competing full-time on the LPGA Tour.

Golf Central, Golf Channel’s daily news program, also airs special Golf in America segments each Monday during its 6 p.m. ET telecasts.

Golf in America is part of Golf Channel’s slate of original programming featuring A-list Hollywood talent and fascinating sports personalities. Golf Channel’s other original programming standouts include The Haney Project, featuring renowned swing instructor Hank Haney attempting to improve the golf swing of star students like Ray Romano; Big Break, the network’s popular reality series which pits highly-skilled golfers against each other for a chance to play on golf’s biggest stages; and Feherty, starring zany golf personality David Feherty as he interviews well-known talent within the sport of golf and beyond.

About Golf Channel

Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla. The Golf Channel cable network, co-founded by Arnold Palmer and part of the NBC Sports Group, is available in more than 120 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and wireless companies. Exclusive partnerships with the world’s top tours allow Golf Channel to feature more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, added to a programming schedule distinguished by golf’s best news, instruction and original programming. Golf Channel’s digital platform of businesses is led by www.GolfChannel.com, a leading golf destination on the Internet, delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf, as well as services that help the recreational player with how to play, what to play and where to play golf.

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Jeremy Sisto Talks of Life in “Suburgatory”

Here’s a short video of Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order) talking about his new ABC sitcom “Suburgatory.”




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HBO Orders Sorkin Drama Starring Sam Waterston

Last May, it was reported that Sam Waterston (Law & Order) had joined the cast of Aaron Sorkin’s HBO pilot which had a working title of “More as the Story Develops.” HBO has now picked up the series (likely to be renamed) which is about a cable news anchor (Jeff Daniels), his new executive producer, newsroom staff, and their boss (Sam Waterston). No details as yet as to when this series will air. It will be great to see Sam back on TV again in a regular series!




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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Mariska Hargitay Visits Disneyland Paris

Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order SVU) and son August spent last weekend in France, where she and August visited Disneyland Paris. Here’s a cute photo of Mariska and August having some fun fun on Saturday, September 3, 2011.


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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Ice-T & Coco Host Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Ice-T (Law & Order SVU) and wife Coco hosted at Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, September 2, 2011. Here are a few of their arrival photos.

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

“Twin Towers” From “Law & Order” Producers Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski To Air on 9/11/11 on USA Network

USA Network Press Release

USA NETWORK PRESENTS ACADEMY AWARD WINNER MELISSA LEO IN A CHARACTERS UNITE FILM “THE SPACE BETWEEN” TO COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

Oscar® and Golden Globe®-Winning Actress Melissa Leo Stars in a Film about Tolerance and Acceptance; Part of USA’s Characters Unite Campaign to Combat Discrimination
THE SPACE BETWEEN Will Be Followed by the Academy Award®-Winning Documentary TWIN TOWERS From Emmy®-Winning “Law & Order” Franchise Producer Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski


Both to Premiere Commercial Free on Sunday, September 11 at 9/8c

As part of its Characters Unite public service campaign to combat intolerance and discrimination, USA will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with the world television premiere of THE SPACE BETWEEN, starring Oscar® and Golden Globe®-winning actress Melissa Leo (“The Fighter,” “Mildred Pierce,” “Frozen River”). The Academy Award®-winning documentary short TWIN TOWERS, produced by Emmy Award®-winning producer Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski of the long-running “Law & Order” franchise, will immediately follow.

Both special Characters Unite Films will premiere commercial free on Sunday, September 11, beginning at 9/8c.

From Inception Media Group, THE SPACE BETWEEN was produced, written and directed by Travis Fine (“The Others”). The film, which debuted at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, offers a powerful look back on how the tragic events of 9/11 brought diverse people together and renewed the American spirit that what we have in common is stronger than what divides us. In the film, lonely flight attendant Montine McLeod (Leo) befriends a 10-year old Pakistani-American boy, Omar Hassan (Anthony Keyvan, “Lost,” “iCarly”), on a plane grounded in Longview, TX, on the morning of 9/11/01. When Montine discovers that Omar’s father (Phillip Rhys) works in the World Trade Center, she commits to driving the boy back home to his uncertain future in New York City. As they journey across America’s vast heartland in the hours and days immediately following the terrorist attacks, Montine and Omar help each other discover the importance of tolerance, redemption, acceptance and hope.

USA is creating a special minisite at charactersunite.com to provide viewers with information and resources on the key issues addressed in the film, including prejudice, religious intolerance and bullying. A study guide also will be available for educators to download and use in classrooms across the country. Additionally, USA will ask viewers to share their hopes for uniting America and to discuss the key issues in a special Character Chatter at chatter.usanetwork.com.

THE SPACE BETWEEN is executive produced by Lynette Howell. Kristine Fine also produces with her husband Travis Fine. Reimer produced for Inception Media Group. TWIN TOWERS is an Academy Award®-winning short documentary film, directed by Bill Guttentag and Robert David Port, that shares the true story of the profound courage of two brothers, a New York City policeman and fireman. The footage, originally shot for a Dick Wolf reality pilot about a New York City police squad, became the basis for the powerful documentary. The film was awarded an Oscar® for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2002.
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Friday, September 2, 2011

Excerpt: Ice-T's "Planet Rock" VH1 Documentary

Here’s an excerpt from the VH1 documentary “Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation” which was executive produced by Ice-T. The series explores the connections between crack and hip hop using first-person accounts. “Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation” premieres Sunday, September 18 at 10 PM ET on VH1.



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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mariska Hargitay to Voice "Children of 9/11" Special

NBC Entertainment Press Release
August 31, 2011 9:58 AM

Mariska Hargitay, Star of "Law and Order: SVU," to Voice "Children of 9/11" Special

Airs Monday, September 5th at 10 PM ET on NBC


NEW YORK, NY - August 31, 2011 - On September 11, 2001, over 3000 children lost a father or a mother. They come from many different walks of life, but are united by a terrifying shared experience. On Monday, September 5th at 10 pm ET, NBC will present "Children of 9/11," a riveting special which gives a voice to the young people directly affected by this terrible event. Emmy Award winning actress and star of NBC's "Law and Order: SVU," Mariska Hargitay, will be the voice of this special. The special follows a year in the lives of some of these children, watching them overcome the loss and turn their lives around by achieving ambitions that would make their parents proud.


For the first time, this special gives a voice to the young people directly affected by 9/11. A bitter twist of fate has indelibly linked their childhood to the worst terrorist attack of modern times. As the film interweaves their stories, home movie footage creates intimate portraits of the families, both before and after the event. Powerful interviews reveal the tough and inspiring personal journeys that the children have taken.


The special follows a year in the lives of 11 children from six families across America, including Thea Trinidad, who at 10 years old couldn't understand why her father was calling to say goodbye. Caitlin Langone, 22, was in school when a teacher told her that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Her father, a police officer and volunteer fire-fighter in Queens was caught up in the horror as he and his brother helped in the rescue. Rodney Ratchford, 21, lost his mother, an IT specialist in the United States Navy when the Pentagon was attacked. Tommy Strada, 17, whose father was a partner at Cantor Fitzgerald, still finds it hard to cope and identify with friends. His younger brother, Justin, was just four days old when his father died. Farquad Chowdhury was the first child born to a 9/11 victim. His father was a waiter at Windows on the World and his mother gave birth to him two days later. Halley, Madison and Anna Clare Burnett's father Tom was one of the brave men who fought the hijackers on board United flight 93. His daughters describe him as a role-model and continue to celebrate his heroism.


Hargitay has earned eight consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for her role as Olivia Benson on "Law and Order: SVU," with a win in 2006. She also received the 2005 Golden Globe Award and another Golden Globe nomination in 2009, six SAG Award nominations, and two Gracie Allen Awards for American Women in Radio and Television.


Inspired by her role on "Law & Order: SVU," Hargitay created the Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness surrounding these issues. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Hawaii, JHF offers healing, wellness and empowerment programs for survivors of abuse and the professionals who care for them. "Joyful Heart is about the courage to heal, and all of our programming is dedicated to honoring that brave decision," says Hargitay.


Through Joyful Heart, Hargitay has used her voice to bring attention, funding, and new legislation to critical issues facing sexual and family violence survivors, working with the medical community, the criminal justice system and law enforcement. Last year, she testified before Congress to urge lawmakers to address the backlog of untested rape kits in the US, and recently launched endthebacklog.org, the first website dedicated to addressing this issue.


Hargitay has also lent her time and voice to other organizations such as Lee National Denim Day (one of the largest single-day fundraisers for breast cancer) for which she was the 2007 Ambassador, Autism Speaks, The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, The Santa Monica Rape Crisis Center, The Girl Scouts of America, Project ALS, The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI), Safe Horizon, and the Venice Family Clinic, the nation's largest free health clinic. She has also appeared in national campaigns for NBC's "The More You Know" and Got Milk.


"Children of 9/11" is produced by Janice Sutherland at Darlow Smithson Productions.

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Benjamin Bratt To Participate in 2011 NCLR ALMA AWARDS®

NBC ENTERTAINMENT - PRESS RELEASE
August 31, 2011
ALL-STAR LINE-UP FOR THE 2011 NCLR ALMA AWARDS® ANNOUNCED


PRESENTERS INCLUDE JESSICA ALBA, MARÍA CELESTE ARRARAS, JAKE T. AUSTIN, BENJAMIN BRATT, MARIA CANALS-BARRERA, COTE de PABLO, DAVID HENRIE, EVA LA RUE, MARIO LOPEZ, OSCAR NUÑEZ, MICHAEL PEÑA, AUBREY PLAZA, NAYA RIVERA, DEMI LOVATO TO PERFORM SPECIAL REDNITION OF HIT SINGLE “SKYSCRAPER” IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

NBC to televise primetime special, co-hosted 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET


An all-star line-up for the 2011 NCLR (National Council of La Raza) ALMA Awards® was revealed today, which includes Jessica Alba, María Celeste Arraras, Jake T. Austin, Benjamin Bratt, Maria Canals-Barrera, Cote de Pablo, David Henrie, Eva La Rue, Mario Lopez, Oscar Nuñez, Michael Peña, Aubrey Plaza, and Naya Rivera as well as Demi Lovato, who will perform during the one-hour primetime special airing Friday, September 16 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Additional presenters, performances and talent will be announced shortly.


The NCLR ALMA Awards show is dedicated to honoring the spirit and accomplishments of some of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television, and film. Co-hosted by Eva Longoria and George Lopez, the telecast will celebrate the entertainers who have upheld and promoted a socially proactive image of Hispanic culture in today’s media.


Winners of the NCLR ALMA Awards will be determined by evaluating votes cast and Box Office, Nielsen, and Billboard rankings, and in consultation with the NCLR ALMA Awards Production Leadership Team. Selection rules and eligibility are posted at www.almaawards.com. Not all awards will be presented on-air during the NBC special. However, viewers can watch the remaining award presentations during the pre–television show streamed online via telemundo.com/almaawards.


There is one week left for fans to vote for their favorites and the winners will be revealed during NBC’s one-hour primetime special. With the new online voting system, fans have the power to drive in enough votes to see their favorite stars, musical performers, and shows receive the recognition and prestige that have become hallmarks of the famed awards show. Additionally, with the “Vote Your Way to VIP” contest, fans who cast their votes will get the chance to win a VIP experience for two including airfare, hotel, VIP tickets to the show, and an invitation to the VIP Post-Party. To vote, please go to www.almaawards.com.


The executive producers of the NCLR ALMA Awards are Bob Bain, Eva Longoria, and Janet Murguía. NBCUniversal and its parent company, Comcast Corporation, which has had a national partnership with the NCLR since 2006, play a key role as creative partners and investors in the production of the awards show.


PepsiCo. is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Additional sponsors include Target, McDonald’s, State Farm, General Motors Corporation, and Comcast Corporation.


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