Houstonโs young star That Girl Lay Lay lands new comedy series on Nickelodeon
FILE - MIAMI BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 06: That Girl Lay Lay attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018 at Fillmore Miami Beach on October 6, 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for BET)HOUSTON โ Houstonโs own That Girl Lay Lay is starring in a new project with Nickelodeon. AdโThat Girl Lay Lay is a multitalented force of nature destined for mega-stardom. That Girl Lay Lay is a multifaceted social media star. AdThat Girl Lay Lay is produced by Will Packer Media (Bigger), with Will Packer (Little, Ride Along) and Carolyn Newman serving as executive producers and Toy Monique Hawkins overseeing.
SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired restaurant, bar and hotel opening in Houston
(Nickelodeon via AP)HOUSTON โ A SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired pop-up restaurant, bar and hotel is coming to Houston. Plethora Houston is anchoring the Rusty Krab Experience at the Hilton Americas-Houston at 1600 Lamar Street. The interactive event is set to feature its own version of the Krusty Krab and Mrs. Puffโs Boating School, dubbed the โRusty Krabโ and โMrs. AdHere are the safety guidelines at the Rusty Krab Experience:โฃโฃ1. Sneezeguards available throughout the restaurant and bar
NFL wild-card games show potential for alternate broadcasts
The positive reviews for Nickelodeon's kids-focused broadcast of last Sunday's NFL playoff game showed the potential of alternate broadcasts of sporting events. The Nickelodeon presentation not only provided a template on doing alternate broadcasts. CBS and Nickelodeon weren't the only ones to use multiple networks during Sunday's playoff games. What also made the Nickelodeon broadcast successful is that appealed to parents and kids. Some alternate broadcasts have fallen short because the on-field action was often ignored.
Ren, Stimpy to make TV comeback in new Comedy Central show
LOS ANGELES The brazen humor of The Ren & Stimpy Show will be revisited in a new Comedy Central version of the animated series. The original program that was a hit for Nickelodeon will be reimagined in partnership with Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Comedy Central said Wednesday. Ren, a psychologically challenged Chihuahua, and Stimpy, less intelligent than your average cat, were created by John Kricfalusi and debuted on Nickelodon in 1991. The Ren & Stimpy Show drew criticism from observers who deemed it unsuitable for children, citing its crass jokes and sexual innuendo. On Comedy Central, the show will join other adult-animation series including South Park and a revamped version of Beavis and Butt-Head, the channel said.
Jamie Lynn Spears Wants Daughter Maddie to Play Younger 'Zoey 101' Character in Potential Reboot (Exclusive)
The Zoey 101 cast's All That appearance marks the first on-air reunion they've had since it wrapped in 2008. The skit shows Spears reprising her All That role as the grumpy, 101-year-old, bacon-loving bodyguard Thelma Stump, before she gets together with her former Zoey 101 cast. As for reuniting with her cast, Spears said that at first she was a bit overwhelmed to see everyone -- "But in a good way!" They also understand how much their Zoey fans love them, with Butcher adding that "people have just connected to these characters so hardcore. RELATED CONTENT:'Zoey 101' Cast Reunites on 'All That' -- Watch the Full SketchJamie Lynn Spears on Acting for the First Time Since 'Zoey 101' in Netflix's 'Sweet Magnolias' (Exclusive)Jamie Lynn Spears' 'Zoey 101' Character Hilariously Reacts to 'Lizzie McGuire' Reboot News
James Corden to Make Children's Book 'Real Pigeons Fight Crime' Into Nickelodeon Movie and TV Series
On Tuesday, Nickelodeon announced that it has inked a multi-platform deal with Fulwell 73, the production company headed up by Ben Winston and the 41-year-old Late Late Show host. Corden and Winston will produce both an animated movie and an animated TV series based off of the children's book Real Pigeons Fight Crime, which was first published in 2018. Written by Andrew McDonald and illustrated by Ben Wood, Real Pigeons Fight Crime reveals the secret life of crime-busting pigeons who set out to keep a town safe. "Real Pigeons Fight Crime is about a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons, with high stakes and true hilarity making it a perfect fit for our audience," added Ramsey Naito, Executive Vice President of Nickelodeon Animation Production and Development. RELATED CONTENT:James Corden Airs New BTS Carpool Karaoke Clip to Thank the BTS ArmyJames Corden and His Band Leader Reggie Watts Tearfuly Discuss RacismJames Corden Reveals 3 'Late Late Show' Staffers Welcomed Baby Girls Within 24 Hours
Chance the Rapper, Simone Biles and More to Appear on 'Nick News' Special (Exclusive)
Some famous names have signed on to appear on Nick News' latest special! ET can exclusively announce that Chance the Rapper, Simone Biles, Naomi Campbell and Lay Lay will all appear on Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special later this month. Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special will air Monday, June 29 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons. After the episode airs, viewers can check it out on all of Nickelodeon's digital streaming platforms. RELATED CONTENT:Alicia Keys to Host 'Nick News' Special 'Kids, Race and Unity'Inside Keke Palmer's Hollywood JourneyAriana Grande Reflects on Nickelodeon Days As She Wins a 2020 Kids' Choice AwardExclusiveExclusiveImageBylinePaige GawleyFri, 06/26/2020 - 10:00
Alicia Keys to Host 'Nick News' Special 'Kids, Race and Unity' Featuring Teen Activists
The long-running Nickelodeon news program is hitting the airwaves once more with a new special, hosted by Alicia Keys, dealing with the protests and social movements sweeping the nation. Nickelodeon announced Tuesday that the "Girl on Fire" singer would helm the upcoming Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, which aims to "amplify the voices and experiences of Black kids across the country amid current events." Kids, Race and Unity will focus primarily on the work being done by young activists throughout the U.S. and will include leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions submitted by kids. Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special airs Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. ET/PT and will simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons. RELATED CONTENT:Celebs Call for Justice for Breonna Taylor in Heartbreaking PSAAlicia Keys on How Oprah Winfrey Has Become a 'Beautiful Big Sister' to Her (Exclusive)Athletes Support Black Lives Matter Movement at 2020 ESPYS
PAW Patrol faces backlash for good cop portrayal amid protests against police brutality
#amplifyblackvoices pic.twitter.com/NO2KeQjpHM PAW Patrol (@pawpatrol) June 2, 2020Demonstrators against police brutality are taking it a step further, calling for the childrens cartoon to be canceled due to its depictions of law enforcement. PAW Patrol is about a squad of dog rescuers, who believe no job is too big, no pup is too small, and work together to protect the community. Paw Patrol needs to be cancelled from television ASAP. In response to the tweet by the PAW Patrol account, one person wrote euthanize the police dog, while another wrote, all dogs go to Heaven, except the class traitors in the Paw Patrol." Nickelodeon has not responded to comments calling for the dismissal of the shows cop character or online request to cancel PAW Patrol entirely.