New York, NY - January 3, 2013 - SNL rings in the new year on January 19 with Jennifer Lawrence and The Lumineers, both making their SNL debut. The Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated actress can currently be seen in the Golden Globe nominated "Silver Linings Playbook." Lawrence's past credits include the starring role in the film adaptation of "The Hunger Games," "Winter's Bone," and "X-Men: First Class."The Lumineers received two 2013 Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Americana album. Their hit single, "Ho Hey," off of their self-titled debut album reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went double platinum, while the album has been certified gold in the U.S., Canada and Ireland.Adam Levine will make his hosting debut on January 26. Levine currently stars as a musician coach on NBC's hit show "The Voice" and is the front man and guitarist for the multiple Grammy Award-winning recording group, Maroon 5.Hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar's album "good kid, m.A.A.d city," was released October 22, 2012 to universal acclaim, and debuted atop the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart and at number two on the Billboard 200. His album went gold and sold more copies in its first week than any other debut album in 2012."Saturday Night Live" is produced in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 18, 2012 -- NBC's "The Voice" crowned Cassadee Pope as the winner of the popular vocal competition series' third cycle in tonight's (Tuesday, December 18) live results show and season finale, earning Pope the grand prize of a recording contract with Universal Republic Records.Pope, from Team Blake, beat out fellow finalists Terry McDermott (who came in second place) and Nicholas David (third place) -- all of whom performed on the December 18 finale. The musician coaches are Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green and Blake Shelton. Pope, from Los Angeles, is starting out fresh as a solo artist after touring with her pop/rock band, Hey Monday. She plays guitar as well as some bass, drums and violin and prides herself on knowing a "surprising amount of 1980s rock music." In her spare time, Pope enjoys her hobbies of cooking, hiking and writing. Follow her on Twitter @CassadeePope and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassadeePopeMusic.McDermott, from New Orleans, La., was on Team Blake. Originally from Scotland, McDermott moved to the United States years ago with his band, Driveblind, but now he's trying to make it as a solo artist. His favorite song is "Imagine" by John Lennon. McDermott is a huge soccer enthusiast and currently lives in New Orleans with his wife and son. Follow McDermott on Twitter @TerryMacMusic and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Terry-McDermott-Music.David is from St. Paul, Minn. and was on Team CeeLo. Formerly overweight, David fell into bad habits when he began performing with a country band after college. After meeting his dream girl five years ago and finding a spiritual path, he has cleaned up his life and now raises their two children (with another on the way). Singing what he calls "heart music," David continues to perform in nightly gigs. Follow David on Twitter @TheFeelin

Impressive Designers from Around the Country -- Including a Team of Two -- Will Vie for the Multi-million Dollar Prize to Launch Original Fashion Lines in Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and ExpressGroundbreaking Reality Competition Series Will Air Fridays (8-9 p.m. ET) UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 13, 2012 - NBC's reality competition series "Fashion Star" will premiere its second season on Friday, March 8, 2013 (8-9 p.m. ET). This season, 13 talented designers from around the country, including a team of two competing together, will vie for the multi-million dollar prize of launching a clothing line in Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Express. As previously announced, celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos return to the show and Louise Roe joins this season as host.This season's contestants include: Los Angeles-based designer David Appel; Milan, Italy-based designer Silvia Arguello; New York City-based designer Hunter Bell; Austin-based designer Priscilla Barroso; Los Angeles-based designer Johana Hernandez; New York City-based designer Cassandra Hobbins; New York-based designer Tori Nichel; Austin (Texas)-based designer Amber Perley; Brooklyn-based designer Daniel Silverstein; Los Angeles-based designer Brandon Scott; Malibu-based designers Jesse Vasquez and Garrett Gerson; and Los Angeles-based designer Bret Young. Additional information on the designers follows below.The announcement was made today by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment."We are incredibly impressed with the contestants in this season's 'Fashion Star' as well as the vision and creativity they have expressed with their collections," said Telegdy. "These designers are already on their way to great success in their careers and we look forward to introducing the audience to each of them and their designs. In addition, the retailers have really stepped up their game this time around and the audience will be amazed at the bids being made on a weekly basis.""This season of

NBC BOLSTERS SEASON FINALE OF 'THE VOICE' WITH PERFORMANCES BY MARQUEE STARS RIHANNA, KELLY CLARKSON, BRUNO MARS AND THE KILLERS New Season Champion Also Will Be Crowned in Live, Two-hour Show on December 18 UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 12, 2012 - NBC announced a star-powered marquee of guest stars for the live, two-hour finale for its third cycle on Tuesday, December 18 (8-10 p.m. ET) with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars and The Killers set to perform. The finale that night will conclude when a new champion is crowned. In addition, "The Voice" season finale will have other surprise guest performers to be announced later. The series' musician coaches are Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton Rihanna will sing her hit song "Diamonds" while Clarkson will perform one of her latest singles from her "Greatest Hits" album in "Catch My Breath." The Killers will be singing their hit "Runaways" and Mars will debut "When I Was Your Man" from his sophomore album "Unorthodox Jukebox." Rihanna made pop music history when "Unapologetic," her seventh studio album in seven years for Island Def Jam, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, the first #1 Soundscan album of her career. "Unapologetic's" arrival built on the success of "Diamonds," Rihanna's record-breaking 12th Hot 100 #1 hit. Rihanna has six Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, six American Music Awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards, and the hard-earned title of Facebook's most-liked public figure with 62 million likes to her name. She was also named the world's #1 social media star by Forbes, with over 2.9 billion views on YouTube/VEVO, the most ever for any female artist, and over 26 million Twitter followers. Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Clarkson has released five studio albums

NBC'S HILARIOUS HIDDEN CAMERA SERIES WILL ALSO FEATURE HOWIE MANDEL, NICOLE RICHIE, STEVE O, NICK LACHEY, NENE LEAKES, NICK CANNON, ED ASNER, BOB HARPER AND "REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS" ADRIENNE MALOOF, CAMILLE GRAMMER AND KYLE RICHARDS IN SEASON TWO EPISODESPlus, Senior Pranksters Are Hitting the Road Pulling Outrageously Funny Pranks in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 10, 2012 -Seven-time Emmy Award winner Betty White and her posse of senior pranksters are back for season two of NBC's "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on Tuesday, January 8, with special guests Psy and Kim Kardashian appearing in comedy bits with Betty in two must-see, back-to-back episodes. Psy will guest star in the first episode at 8:00 p.m. ET, while Kim Kardashian will be the special guest in the 8:30 p.m. ET episode.Also joining America's favorite comedy sweetheart to deliver big laughs this season will be special guests Howie Mandel, Nicole Richie, Steve O, Nick Lachey, NeNe Leakes, Ed Asner and Nick Cannon and Bob Harper, as well as "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Adrienne Maloof, Camille Grammer and Kyle Richards.White earned an Emmy nomination as Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program in season one of the NBC series. Now she's back for more laughs, and her fearless band of senior citizens continue their mission to execute cleverly-crafted pranks, resulting in priceless reactions captured by hidden camera. This season, they'll head to New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. looking for younger, unsuspecting marks. In iconic locations ranging from New York City's Central Park to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf to Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill and Georgetown, no one will be safe from their outrageously funny pranks. Turning 91 years old in January, 2013, White

Meredith Vieira Hosts a Special Look at Christmases Past and Present in the White House, Featuring Former First Ladies and Their Children NEW YORK CITY -- December 5, 2012 - NBC celebrates the holidays with unprecedented access to the most famous home in America in "A White House Christmas: First Families Remember," on Thursday, December 20 (8-9 p.m. ET). Hosted by multiple Emmy Award winner Meredith Vieira, the special takes a look at Christmases past and present with 10 presidential families over the last 50 years, featuring interviews with First Lady Michelle Obama and former First Ladies Laura Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barbara Bush and Rosalynn Carter. Several First Children also share their holiday memories, including Barbara Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Chelsea Clinton, Dorothy Bush Koch, Michael Reagan, Amy Carter, Susan Ford Bales, Tricia Nixon Cox, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Lynda Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson. Before Mrs. Obama announced this year's holiday theme, "Joy to All," Vieira went behind the scenes with staff and volunteers to find out what it takes to prepare for the 2012 holiday season and thousands of visitors each day. The plans include the decoration of over 50 trees inside the White House, and helping the White House pastry kitchen to unveil their elaborate gingerbread house creations. "Christmas at the White House is much more than adding lights to a tree," said host Vieira. "Long-standing traditions are revived each year to pay tribute to seasons past, and messages of joy and hope encourage everyone, regardless of party or position, to share with family and friends all the blessings of the season."An encore presentation of the special will air Friday, December 21 (9-10 p.m. ET). Nine-time Emmy Award winner Vieira joined the NBC family in September 2006 as co-anchor of "Today," and during her five

Auditions continue this month in Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, Savannah, Raleigh and Norfolk and in January 2013 in San Antonio, Columbus, Chicago and February 2013 in New York and New Orleans. UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 3, 2012 -- NBC announced today that Howard Stern, American radio personality, television host and author, will return as a judge for a second season on the top-rated summer alternative series "America's Got Talent," co-produced by Simon Cowell's Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Stern will continue to provide his observations on the colorful array of hopeful future stars that are currently auditioning in major cities around the country for the show's upcoming eighth season. The announcement was made by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment and Stern revealed his return to the AGT judging panel live this morning on his SiriusXM radio show.Simon Cowell said "I'm delighted Howard is returning to the America's Got Talent judging panel. I really believe he and AGT will find the next great talent capable of global success. This show was made to uncover incredible talent of all types and ages, and has launched some massively successful careers all over the world. So America's relying on you Howard - no pressure!" "Howard Stern's towering presence and opinions on last season's show as a new judge made a dramatic impact and added a sharper edge to the fascinating developments on stage," added Telegdy. "We know that Howard believes in 'America's Got Talent' -- which remains America's top-rated summer series -- and that dedication comes across in a genuine way to our viewers who share his passion about our amazing talent competition.""Howard's infectious enthusiasm for the show was felt by contestants and viewers alike because he's truly a fan of 'America's Got Talent'," commented executive producer

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 3, 2012 - In a season unlike any other, NBC's "The Biggest Loser" takes on child obesity by featuring kid participants for the first time ever on the show, joining 15 fiercely determined adults eager to lose weight and change their lives forever in a must-see, two-night premiere event on Sunday, January 6 (9-11 p.m. ET) and Monday, January 7 (8-10 p.m. ET). And joining "The Biggest Loser" team to help the kids get healthy in season 14 will be childhood obesity expert and pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff.New mother Jillian Michaels is also back, ready to whip contestants into shape with her tough-as-nails, no nonsense approach, alongside returning trainers and top fitness experts Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince. Alison Sweeney hosts the series.With the childhood obesity epidemic at an alarming, all-time high, jeopardizing the health of kids and future generations, "The Biggest Loser" is committed to tackling this critical issue by featuring children this season to serve as ambassadors of change who can inspire kids all over the country to get healthy. The focus for the kids will be on getting healthy rather than numbers on a scale, so they will not be eligible for elimination and will not weigh in on camera. They will work at both the ranch and at home, and their progress will be featured in every episode. The show's three kid participants will be 13-year-old Noah "Biingo" Gray, who aspires to be a professional baseball player and describes himself as a "skinny kid trying to get out of a fat teenager's body"; 16-year-old Sanjana "Sunny" Chandrasekar, who juggles Advanced Placement classes and extracurricular activities like singing and tennis, and says that being overweight takes away from her self-confidence and affects every aspect of her life; and 13-year-old Lindsay Bravo,

"Rock Center with Brian Williams" Will Move to Fridays Beginning February 8 (10-11 p.m. ET) Following "Dateline NBC" UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - November 30, 2012 - NBC will premiere the new drama "Do No Harm" on Thursday, January 31 (10-11 p.m. ET) following the hour-long series finale of the Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock" (8-9 p.m. ET) earlier that same night. In addition, "Rock Center with Brian Williams" will move to Fridays beginning February 8 (10-11 p.m. ET) following "Dateline NBC" (9-10 p.m. ET).The announcements were made today by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment."January 31 will be a special night as one classic series will mark its finale with a great hour-long sendoff episode while a promising new drama will make its debut on Thursdays," said Greenblatt. "'30 Rock' is acclaimed as a legendary comedy and we will see a truly memorable and fitting last episode. In 'Do No Harm,' viewers will have a unique new dramatic storyline with an exciting new star in Steven Pasquale that takes them into dark and uncharted territory." Details of the finale of "30 Rock" will be provided later."Grimm" will return to the schedule on Friday, March 8 (9-10 p.m. ET). In "Do No Harm," Dr. Jason Cole (Steven Pasquale, "Rescue Me") is a highly respected neurosurgeon who has it all - a lucrative career, confident charm, the gift of compassion. But he also has a deep, dark secret. One morning when he wakes up disoriented in a wrecked hotel room amidst several near-naked women he's never seen before, he knows one thing: it's happening again. Every night at the same hour, something inside Jason changes, leaving him almost unrecognizable - seductive, devious, borderline sociopathic. This new man is his dangerous alternate personality who goes by the name of "Ian Price." For years he's

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - November 30, 2012 - Five-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will star in the coveted role of Maria von Trapp in NBC's live broadcast of "The Sound of Music," based on the original Broadway musical, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. The live telecast of "The Sound of Music" will be a three-hour event on a date to be announced near the holidays in 2013.NBC is partnering with the acclaimed "Smash" producing team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (film versions of the Oscar-winning "Chicago" and "Hairspray") for "The Sound of Music." The pair also is producing the upcoming "85th Annual Academy Awards." "Speaking for everyone at NBC, we couldn't be happier to have the gifted Carrie Underwood take up the mantle of the great Maria von Trapp," said Greenblatt. "She was an iconic woman who will now be played by an iconic artist.""We're thrilled to be presenting the Broadway version of 'The Sound of Music' live," said Zadan and Meron, "and having Carrie Underwood as the star brings it to a new generation who will fall in love with it for the first time as many millions of people already have. It's a particular joy to us as producers to see this amazing artist stretch into new territory with this classic musical.""To have a star like Carrie Underwood perform Maria in 'The Sound of Music' - and in such a very special and unique production -- is exciting beyond words," said Ted Chapin, President, Rodgers & Hammerstein. "Part of the magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein is how their work has adapted itself to so many different incarnations, and I am certain the fresh spirit Underwood brings to her own songs will transition into exciting versions of the classic songs we all