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[06/17/10 - 10:23 AM] Montego Glover and General Colin Powell Join the Lineup, and the President and First Lady Appear, on "America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre," Friday, July 2 on Abc Previously announced talent includes Ty Burrell, Kelly Clarkson, Dick Van Dyke, Renée Fleming, Laura Michelle Kelly, Gavin Lee, George Lopez, Lionel Richie and Robin Roberts. |
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MONTEGO GLOVER ("MEMPHIS") AND GENERAL COLIN POWELL JOIN THE LINEUP, AND THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY APPEAR, ON "AMERICA CELEBRATES JULY 4TH AT FORD'S THEATRE," FRIDAY, JULY 2 ON ABC
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats and the President makes the customary finale address in "America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre," airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Tony-nominated Montego Glover, of the Tony-winning Best Musical, "Memphis," joins the star-spangled special and sings her knockout solo, "Colored Woman," and General Colin Powell honors five distinguished veterans who have received the Medal of Honor:
Walter D. Ehlers, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
Hiroshi Miyamura, Corporal, U.S. Army, Korea
Alfred V. Rascon, Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam
Richard A. Pittman, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam
Michael Thornton, Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, Vietnam
Previously announced performers include host Ty Burrell ("Modern Family"); Kelly Clarkson performing "Everbody Got Their Something"; Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastix performing an a capella medley of beloved tunes from his films; Ren�e Fleming singing the Deathcab for Cutie song, "Soul Meets Body"; Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee and the ensemble from the Broadway company of "Mary Poppins" singing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"; George Lopez performing a comedic monologue; Lionel Richie rocksing out to "All Night Long"; and Robin Roberts appearing, as well as The Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band. The program was taped June 6 at Ford's Theatre Society's annual gala in Washington, DC.
Gil Cates is the executive producer of "America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre." Dennis Doty is producer and Paul Miller directs. Michael Seligman is associate producer and Danette Herman is executive in charge of talent. Bill Conti is musical director. The producing director of the show and the director of Ford's Theatre Society is Paul R. Tetreault. "America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre" is produced by Cates/Doty Productions in association with ABC.
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[06/09/26 - 02:03 PM] Second Season of FX's "Adults" Premieres August 27 on FXX and Hulu The laugh-out-loud second season will feature special guest appearances by Susie Essman, Raven-Symoné, Gaten Matarazzo, Jake Shane, Isaac Powell, Ben Marshall, Zosia Mamet and more.
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[06/09/26 - 12:34 PM] Explorer Josh Gates Returns with an Action-Packed New Season of "Expedition Unknown" Wednesday, June 24 on Discovery Channel From far-flung jungles and remote waters to vast, unexplored caves, Gates pursues his boldest missions yet, hunting for vanished civilizations, diving deep to document lost wartime wrecks, and chasing groundbreaking evidence behind the world's most compelling mysteries.
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[06/09/26 - 12:01 PM] Netflix Top 10: Week of June 1 - "Office Romance" Sneaks to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10 Plus: "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" has grabbed viewers' attention, landing at No. 1 on the English TV list with 17.8 million views.
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[06/09/26 - 11:01 AM] Critically Acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award-Winning "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Extends for a Final Time Both in the West End and on Broadway Nearly 1.6 million tickets have been sold across the West End and Broadway, with over 1,500 total performances.
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[06/09/26 - 10:37 AM] "Honest Renovations" Season 4 Streaming on The Roku Channel on August 15, 2026 Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis renovate the homes of deserving families.
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[06/09/26 - 10:29 AM] May Continues ESPN Studio Shows' Year-Long Viewership Success Combined, all ESPN studio shows were up 27 percent in viewership over May of 2025 and up 11% year-over-year (YOY) among younger viewers in the Persons ages 18-49 demographic.
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM] First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Furious" "Furious" premieres on July 27 with three episodes on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM] HBO Original Documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" Debuts June 30 Before the internet and the ubiquity of social media influencers, there was Robin Byrd - the spirited, anything-goes New York City public access host, clad only in her signature black crochet bikini.
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM] ESPN Delivers Most-Watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on Record The WCWS Finals, featuring Texas and Texas Tech, averaged 2.2 million viewers as the Longhorns claimed their second-straight national championship in the two-game series.
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[06/09/26 - 10:01 AM] "Celebrity Family Feud" Season 12 Key Art and Contestant Reveal The new season will premiere Thursday, July 9 at 8 P.M. EDT on ABC and streams next day on Hulu.
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[06/09/26 - 10:00 AM] Video: Disney+ Drops Official Trailer for Supernatural Animated Series "The Doomies," Premiering June 26 When best friends Bobby and Romy accidentally open a portal to evil, their tranquil coastal town transforms into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom.
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[06/09/26 - 09:28 AM] FOX Entertainment Global Secures International Sales for Breakout U.S. Series "Best Medicine" Leading the international rollout, Best Medicine will premiere exclusively on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, starting on Tuesday, June 9.
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[06/09/26 - 09:01 AM] Teyana Taylor to Receive the Icon of the Year Award at the "BET Awards" 2026 Sponsored by Hyundai A true creative force, Teyana Taylor has evolved from a multiplatinum singer-songwriter into an award-winning actress, visionary director, producer, choreographer, and fashion-forward style icon.
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[06/09/26 - 08:04 AM] Video: Apple TV Debuts Delightful Trailer for "Camp Snoopy" Season Two, Premiering Globally Friday, June 26 In season two, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts are looking forward to carefree time in the majestic landscape of Camp Spring Lake.
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[06/09/26 - 08:03 AM] Now Streaming - "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show" on Hulu Hulu is bringing the energy and spectacle the "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show" to audiences nationwide, with the special now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.
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