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Drake Bell opens up about his career, life after documentary ahead of Jacksonville concert
Read full article: Drake Bell opens up about his career, life after documentary ahead of Jacksonville concertSinger and former Nickelodeon star, Drake Bell, will be performing in Jacksonville on Saturday night at Kona Skate Park.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications
Read full article: Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implicationsFormer Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children.
Nickelodeon celebrates 'Blue's Clues' anniversary with movie
Read full article: Nickelodeon celebrates 'Blue's Clues' anniversary with movieNickelodeon is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular “Blue’s Clues” series by commissioning a movie featuring stars of the current reboot, “Blues Clues & You.”.
Ex-child actor Drake Bell accused of child endangerment
Read full article: Ex-child actor Drake Bell accused of child endangermentOne of stars of the popular Nickelodeon children's show “Drake & Josh” faces criminal charges regarding a girl he had met online and attended a 2017 concert of his in Cleveland when she was 15.
NFL wild-card games show potential for alternate broadcasts
Read full article: NFL wild-card games show potential for alternate broadcastsThe 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
Read full article: Ren, Stimpy to make TV comeback in new Comedy Central showLOS 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.
Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa’s D.R.E.A.M The Tour coming to Jacksonville
Read full article: Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa’s D.R.E.A.M The Tour coming to JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nickelodeon star, YouTube sensation and 2019’s hottest breakthrough pop artist JoJo Siwa is coming to Jacksonville! Her wildly popular concert: Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, is coming to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on May 28, 2020. These exclusive offers can include an amazing selection of tickets, Meet & Greets with JoJo Siwa, autographed memorabilia, custom merchandise and much more. Tickets will be available at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena box office and at JoJoDreamTour.com.
Nickelodeon to open North America's largest indoor theme park
Read full article: Nickelodeon to open North America's largest indoor theme parkAn artist's rendition of the interior of the Nickelodeon Universe theme park set to open in New Jersey. Nickelodeon Universe, which at 8.5 acres will be the largest indoor theme park in North America, will open on October 25 at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Since no Nickelodeon attraction would be complete without slime, visitors can enjoy entertainment on the Nickelodeon Slime Stage. Besides Nickelodeon Universe, American Dream's NHL-regulation size ice rink will open on October 25 with open skating, figure skating and hockey tournaments. In November, the DreamWorks Water Park is set to open at the mall featuring more than 40 water slides and 15 attractions.
'Are You Afraid of the Dark?': A Carnival of Scares Are Unleashed in Reboot's First
Read full article: 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?': A Carnival of Scares Are Unleashed in Reboot's FirstThe first trailer has arrived for Nickelodeon's reboot of Are You Afraid of the Dark? There's just one problem -- Rachel's made-up story, "The Carnival of Doom" and its ringmaster, Mr. Tophat (Rafael Casal), have shown up in their town. As the promo wraps up, the group seems to have found a plan (possibly involving a mask) to combat the carnival and its host of spooky workers. While promoting IT Chapter Two, Taylor shared some details with ET concerning what fans can expect from the show. "It'll definitely be nostalgic for the people that watched it in the '90s," he said at the film's press day.
TV's sketch comedy boom is hip, smart and inclusive
Read full article: TV's sketch comedy boom is hip, smart and inclusiveHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - The new IFC sketch show "Sherman's Showcase" wasted little time in mocking preconceived notions about its expected audience. In reality, it's been four years since Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele's Emmy-and-Peabody-winning Comedy Central show "Key & Peele" ended and TV's sketch market is growing increasingly racially diverse. He added that "I don't think any of these sketch shows coming out are going to look the same or even, or even deliver the same kind of jokes. While the name "A Black Lady Sketch Show" does emphasize the historical significance of this series, it was almost called the somewhat less inclusive "The Black Lady's Sketch Show." "Sherman's Showcase" is currently airing on IFC and "A Black Lady Sketch Show" airs on HBO.
We are one step closer to a 'Zoey 101' reunion
Read full article: We are one step closer to a 'Zoey 101' reunionMichael Loccisano/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - The universe must know how badly we need a "Zoey 101" reunion. At the very least, the creator of the popular Nickelodeon series which ran from 2005 to 2008 knows. Dan Schneider shared a post on Instagram Tuesday in which he acknowledged speculation that the band may be getting back together. "Some Zoey 101 buzz got me talking with my good friend Sean Flynn ("Chase")... and within about 72 hours, this happened!," the caption on the group photo of the cast read. Everything else seems to be coming back these days so fingers crossed for "Zoey 101!"
'Zoey 101' Cast Reunites Without Jamie Lynn Spears: 'I'm Lame and Fell
Read full article: 'Zoey 101' Cast Reunites Without Jamie Lynn Spears: 'I'm Lame and FellThe Zoey 101 gang is back together! InstagramHowever, one cast member was noticeably absent from the evening's festivities -- Zoey Brooks herself, Jamie Lynn Spears. "Not only did I miss the reunion, but I also missed the FaceTime, because I'm lame and fell asleep.... thank y'all for the video and hope to see y'all very soon," Spears captioned the touching post. InstagramInstagramThis sweet reunion comes less than a week after a report surfaced that a Zoey 101 reboot could be on the way. RELATED CONTENT:Jamie Lynn Spears Shares Video of Sister Britney's Kids Enjoying a 'Cousins Vacation'Jamie Lynn Spears Shares Photo of Britney's Sons All Grown UpJamie Lynn Spears Reacts to 'Zoey 101' Reboot Rumors
SpaceX launches Nickelodeon slime, Adidas soccer ball into space
Read full article: SpaceX launches Nickelodeon slime, Adidas soccer ball into spaceA SpaceX Dragon capsule vaulted into orbit Thursday carrying an eclectic batch of supplies destined for the International Space Station. It's a routine mission for Elon Musk's space exploration company: SpaceX has for years conducted uncrewed resupply missions to the space station through contracts with NASA. It'll depart the space station in about four weeks, carrying home about 3,300 pounds of trash and research materials. An Adidas soccer ball is also on board the SpaceX Dragon capsule. Among the other research payloads headed for the space station is the first-ever bioprinter, which could use a person's cells to "print" them new organs.
SpaceX to launch Nickelodeon slime, Adidas soccer ball into space
Read full article: SpaceX to launch Nickelodeon slime, Adidas soccer ball into space(CNN) - Nickelodeon's green slime will soon ooze its way onto the International Space Station. The network says it's sending slime to the space station for educational purposes and to spread the fun for a new generation. Joining Nicklodeon's slime aboard SpaceX's resupply will be an Adidas soccer ball. Also flying to the space station: the first-ever bioprinter, which could use a person's cells to "print" them new organs. SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket venture, routinely launches cargo missions to the space station on behalf of NASA.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Adorable Daughter Kaavia Makes Her Red Carpet Debut -- See
Read full article: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Adorable Daughter Kaavia Makes Her Red Carpet Debut -- SeeThe biggest names in sports -- and their cutest family members -- hit the carpet in Santa Monica on Thursday for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards! Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's super-sweet 8-month-old daughter, Kaavia James, made her "red" carpet debut on Thursday, posing with her beaming parents in a white sundress. Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesStrahan prepped for his high-energy hosting gig on the carpet, posing for adorable father-daughter pics with his 15-year-old twins, Isabella and Sophia. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NickelodeonMany of the stars at the Kids' Choice Sports Awards were also on the red carpet at the ESPY Awards the previous night. Check out the video below to see what Wade and Union told ET at the ESPYs about their adorable baby girl!
Alexa and Carlos PenaVega Welcome New Baby Boy -- See the Sweet Pics
Read full article: Alexa and Carlos PenaVega Welcome New Baby Boy -- See the Sweet PicsOn Tuesday, Nickelodeon alum Carlos PenaVega and his wife, Alexa PenaVega, revealed that their second child had arrived and it's a boy! InstagramIn mid-January, the acting pair revealed that they were expecting another child by posting another family photo showcasing Alexa and Carlos proudly displaying a pregnancy test, which reads, "Pregnant." Alexa wrote. "I appreciate my parents a lot more too," Carlos revealed. Robin Williams' Son Zak Welcomes First Child: How His Name Pays Tribute to Late ActorNicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Welcomes Third Child