Al Sharpton

Broadcast, Cable Networks Plan State of the Union Coverage - Posted January 24, 2012
All four major broadcast networks, along with the cable news channels and the business networks, are planning special coverage for President Obama's third State of the Union address. The broadcast networks will kick off special coverage beginning at 9pmET -- anchored by ... [TVNewser]

Public Viewing for Etta James Friday in Inglewood - Posted January 24, 2012
The family of the legendary R&B singer will allow the public to pay their last respects at a viewing on Friday. Etta James, a Los Angeles native, died last ... [FishbowlLA]

Politico, with its 'Terminator Reporters,' Turns Five - Posted January 23, 2012
"It's truly a news organization that acts its age: a petulant 5-year-old concerned with only trivial matters," says David Gregory roasting Politico on its 5th birthday. Politico.com launched Jan. 23, 2007, the day of that year's State of the Union address. Early this morning, the site put up this video with... [TVNewser]

Advice from Al Sharpton: More than $50 Bucks is Too Much for a Haircut - Posted January 19, 2012
New York magazine recently interviewed Reverend Al Sharpton for its "21 Questions" column. For those of you craving i... [FishbowlNY]

Cable News Plans for the First-in-the-Nation New Hampshire Primary - Posted January 9, 2012
With last week's marathon Iowa Caucus coverage behind them, the cable networks have turned their attention to New Hampshire, where the nation's first... [TVNewser]

Cable Networks Plan Special Coverage For Iowa - Posted January 2, 2012
Like their broadcast counterparts, the cable networks are getting an early start to the new year in Iowa ahead of Tuesday's caucus. On Fox News, Megyn Kelly, ... [TVNewser]

MSNBC 2011: Holds #2 In Primetime, But Slips To #3 In Total Day - Posted December 28, 2011
Despite falling to #3 in total day viewers, primetime remained a source of strength for MSNBC in 2011. The network finished in the #2 spot, with almost all primetime programs showing ratings growth. The ratings for 2011: Primetime (Mon-Sun): 775,000 total viewers / 242,000 A25-54 ... [TVNewser]

Al Sharpton Is Ok With 'SNL' Mocking Him... But Stay Away From the Blueberry Pie! - Posted December 13, 2011
MSNBC "PoliticsNation" host Al Sharpton was mocked by "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, but he seems to be taking it in s... [TVNewser]

Greta Van Susteren, Al Sharpton Parodied on 'Saturday Night Live' - Posted December 11, 2011
On the cold open to last night's "Saturday Night Live," Fox News Channel's Greta Van Susteren (as played by Kristen Wiig) had on as guests GOP candidates "Newt Gingrich" and "Rick Santorum," and were joined by the moderator of the upcoming Newsmax/Ion TV debate, Donald Trump... [TVNewser]

Al Sharpton Leans Forward, With Blueberry Pie (VIDEO) - Posted November 23, 2011
MSNBC "PoliticsNation" host Al Sharpton is the latest MSNBC talent to get his own "Lean Forward" ad, and it is a doozy. Sharpton, standing on a stoop in his native Brooklyn, recalls a tale about blueberry pie, and how it relates to the GOP. WATCH: ... [TVNewser]

'Now With Alex Wagner' Debuts Monday on MSNBC - Posted November 11, 2011
"Now with Alex Wagner," the newest addition to the MSNBC daytime lineup, will debut on Monday, the network a... [TVNewser]

Which Fox News Host Does Al Sharpton Dine with Twice a Year? - Posted October 29, 2011
Al Sharpton's media diet is the subject of The Atlantic Wire's "What I Read" this week, and the MSNBC host -- who admits he Googles himself ... [TVNewser]

Bill Clinton Phones in to MSNBC Meeting - Posted October 28, 2011
Former Pres. B... [TVNewser]

Al Sharpton: 'I'm Jon Stewart without the cursing' - Posted October 20, 2011
Rev. Al Sharpton tells Jon Stewart he's enjoying hosting a show on MSNBC. "It's good. I like it. I can be me. I debate people. I'm not trying to act objective," says Sharpton. "You're a newsman. You shouldn't have to be objective," joked Stewart. Sharpton: "That's right. I'm Jon Stewart without the cursing...... [TVNewser]

Tamron Hall on MSNBC's Primetime: 'I have great admiration for them. But it's not something I am interested in' - Posted October 11, 2011
MSNBC's Tamron Hall tells Atlantic Wire what makes her show -- during MSNBC's mid-afternoons -- different than what MSNBC primetime is all about: ... [TVNewser]

A Number of Newsers Make Root 100 List, Despite Odd Absences - Posted October 5, 2011
The Root has released its 2011 list of the most influential African Americans, and many TV news personalities are present. Leading the way are CNN anchors Soledad O'Brien... [TVNewser]

After GOP Debate, MSNBC Lines up Maddow, Matthews, Sharpton and More for Analysis - Posted September 1, 2011
Now that it's settled that Pres. Obama will address the Congress -- and the nation -- on the jobs issue next Thursday, MSNBC has announced plans for the GOP debate the night before. The debate, moderated by NBC's Brian Williams and Politico's John ... [TVNewser]

Al Sharpton: I Won't be a Robot. But I won't be James Brown Either - Posted August 30, 2011
Al Sharpton made his official debut as the host of MSNBC's 6pm hour, now called "PoliticsNation," despite being the substitute host most of the summer. "Let me tell you from the outset," said Sharpton as he closed his first show. "I'm not going to be a robotic host reading the teleprompte... [TVNewser]

Hurricane Irene Could Change Coverage Plans for Dedication of MLK Jr. Memorial - Posted August 25, 2011
The cable networks are planning special coverage Sunday morning for the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. But Hurricane Irene could scrap some of the outdoor anchor positions the nets had been planning. And while the event will go on rain or shine, the ceremony... [TVNewser]

A Tale of Two Segments: Righteous Indignation and a Ridiculous Flub on MSNBC - Posted August 10, 2011
When you have 24 hours of time to fill, there will always be moments of greatness... and moments that are not so great. MSNBC saw both yesterday, with the high point being a powerful, emotional editorial on the economy and Wahington from Dylan Ratigan and a silly flub from Al Sharpton... [TVNewser]

July 2011 Ratings: Schultz, 'Joe' and 'Hardball' Up at MSNBC, O'Donnell Down - Posted August 2, 2011
With a major political story to cover in the form of the debt-ceiling debate, MSNBC did not succumb to the Summer ratings doldrums that can so easily grip TV networks in July. Quite to the contrary, the network was up double-digits nearly across the board, albeit with a significant exception. The ratings... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's Potential Al Sharpton Hiring Draws Criticism From African American Journalists - Posted July 22, 2011
The Maynard Institute's Richard Prince takes a critical look at MSNBC's apparently imminent hiring of Al Sharpton to hos... [TVNewser]

Cenk Uygur: 'I am out at MSNBC. Now, whose decision was this?' - Posted July 21, 2011
As we first reported over the weekend, Cenk Uygur is no longer hosting the 6pm show on MSNBC, in fact he's done with MSNBC. Late yesterday, from his Young Turks studio, Uygur announced, "I am OUT at MSNBC." In an 12-minute explanation Uygur pulls back the curtain into the world of cable... [TVNewser]

Phil Griffin to be Honored by National Action Network at The Keepers of the Dream Awards - Posted February 7, 2011
MSNBC president Phil Griffin will be honored by the National Action Network (NAN) at the 13th annual Keepers of the Dream Awards on April 6. The awards are given in April each year to mark the anniversary of Martin Luther King's ... [TVNewser]

As Sunshine & Sachs Grows, Holiday Party Remains on the Down Low - Posted December 7, 2010
"More top-secret than WikiLeaks, More intrusive than a TSA pat down." The annual Sunshine & Sachs party is tonight, and as is tradition, it's not a cattle call. The notably secretive and unmarketed firm run by Shawn Sachs and poli-celeb publicist legend Ken Sunshine traditionally let... [PRNewser]

A Fair & Balanced Discussion of Glenn Beck's Rally? - Posted August 28, 2010
Tomorrow Howard Kurtz will be talking about Glenn Beck's rally, among other topics, with his panel on CNN's "Reliable Sources." He's got liberal talker Bill Press booked, as well as ... [TVNewser]

Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' Rally Underway - Posted August 28, 2010
At 10amET Glenn Beck's 8/28 "Restoring Honor" rally got underway. Here's how it looked on the cable news channels. • The rally is being carried live on C-SPAN. • On MSNBC, reporter/producer ... [TVNewser]

Joe Scarborough on Glenn Beck: 'Maybe He's Taking Stupid Pills' - Posted August 27, 2010
Glenn Beck is getting it from all sides as the countdown to his "Restoring Honor" rally is now at 19 hours and 59 minutes (it says so on his website). This morning, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinsk... [TVNewser]

C-SPAN to Broadcast Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' Rally - Posted August 26, 2010
C-SPAN will be covering Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally at the Lincoln Memorial this Saturday, with Sarah Palin among those expected to attend. Coverage begins 10amET. Beck was on the ... [TVNewser]

Jay Leno's Media Mentions: ESPN, Fox News, MSNBC - Posted October 27, 2009
In his monologue last night, Jay Leno talked up several media stories, including fired ESPN analyst Steve Phillips, declining newspaper circulation, and the White House war on Fox News... complete with a presidential prop: ... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Anchor Introduces Rev. Al Sharpton When She's Really Interviewing Rev. Jesse Jackson - Posted October 21, 2009
Around 2:30pmET this afternoon, MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer was introducing a segment on unemployment and brought in her guest: "Joining me now to talk about this and the nation's real problem of joblessness, the Rev. ... [TVNewser]

Party For Joy. Walters, Whoopi and More Gather at the Oak Room - Posted September 24, 2009
"The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Barabara Walters celebrate Behar's new HLN show at the Plaza Hotel last night. The famed Oak Room at New York's Plaza Hotel was the setting for a party last night to celebrate the launch of HLN's "... [TVNewser]

Don Imus in Talks to Bring Radio Show to Fox Business Network - Posted August 10, 2009
TVNewser has confirmed with a source close to the negotiations that Fox Business Network executives are in talks with Don Imus to bring his radio show to the 22-month old network. AllYourTV.com, which first reported the news Friday night, reports the... [TVNewser]

NBCU Launches TheGrio.com - News And Video For African Americans - Posted June 9, 2009
NBC Universal launched TheGrio.com yesterday, a news and video site focusing on topics that appeal to African Americans. Al Sharpton and Chicago radio personality ... [MediaJobsDaily]

NBC News Launches An African American News Site - Posted June 8, 2009
NBC News and Three Part Media LLC have teamed to launch TheGrio.com, a "video centric news site" aimed at the African American community. The site will aggregate related video and news stories from NBC News, O&Os, affiliates and msnbc.com, as well as feature contributors like Rev. Al Shar... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Is the New York Post Comparing Obama to a Rabid Monkey? - Posted February 18, 2009
Hopefully this is not how the New York Post intends to celebrate Black History Month. It's not entirely clear who thought this was a good idea but this is the cartoon, by Sean Delonas, ... [FishbowlNY]

FNC at 9pm: An End and a Beginning - Posted January 9, 2009
The final "Hannity & Colmes" airs tonight on Fox News at 9pmET, and for the first time in 12 years, a new program will air in the slot beginning on Monday. For tonight's final show, Mike Huckabee, John Kasi... [TVNewser]

The RNC, the Magic Negro and the LA Times - Posted December 31, 2008
In March, David Ehrenstein penned a piece... [FishbowlLA]

The Ticker: (Youth Vote Edition): Palestra, UWIRE, Early... - Posted August 25, 2008
> The Columbus Dispatch writes about the four Ohio college students who will be contributing convention reports for Fox News Channel as part of their partnership with Palestra.net. The reporters, "represent people 18 to 24, college-age viewers, people who admittedly don't watch a lot of cable ... [TVNewser]

Sharpton, Jackson, Others Respond to N-Word Revelation - Posted July 17, 2008
The broadcast news divisions and cable news networks have been talking today about TVNewser's report that Rev.... [TVNewser]

Breaking: What Else Jesse Jackson Said on That FNC Tape - Posted July 16, 2008
Exclusive: TVNewser has been sent the transcript of what Jesse Jackson said Sunday morning July 6, as he prepared for an interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. Below is the partial transcript we received in our tips box, and confirmed to be authentic b... [TVNewser]

Michael Vick-- Nobody's Best Friend - Posted July 20, 2007
Nike and the NFL have riled up local dog lovers by refusing to dump Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick, who has been indicted for running a dog fighting operation. Nike did suspend the Zoom Vick V shoe , but activists say "too little, too lat... [FishbowlLA]

NABJ: Keep Imus Off The Air - Posted July 19, 2007
Al Sharpton might okay with it, but the National Association of Black Journalists has wee bit of a problem with Imus' rumored return to the airwaves. Says NABJ president Bryan Monroe: "NABJ and A... [FishbowlNY]

Al Sharpton Protests TMZ's Beyonce 'Roboho' Post - Posted July 10, 2007
'Roboho' no-no? It's been awhile, but we finally have another post-Imus media sensitivity moment: Al Sharpton has launched a protest campaign against TMZ. TMZ's staff referred to Beyonce Knowles' BET Awards outfit [a... [FishbowlNY]

Imus Producer Takes On Sharpton: 'You Terrorized These Spineless, Thumbsucking Executives' - Posted May 14, 2007
Bernard McGuirk, Don Imus' longtime producer who lost his job in wake the Imus' "nappy-headed 'hos" firestorm, on Fox News' Hannity & Colmes, facing off against Al Sha... [FishbowlNY]

Star Columnist: Imus Gave 'Black People An Excuse' - Posted April 13, 2007
We've read dozens of articles and received thousands — thousands — of e-mails on the Imus scandal this week, each seemingly with its own take and, like our poll, pretty much evenly-divided in terms of support. At this point, we... [FishbowlNY]

Obama: Fire Imus - Posted April 11, 2007
Heat on Imus Dealing with Al Sharpton is one thing. But, when it comes to the court of public opinion, though, African-American presidential hopeful and media darling Barack Obama could be a death blow. "I understand MSNBC has suspended Mr. Im... [FishbowlNY]

Jews, Mexicans, Blind Black Musicians: Imus' History Of Hate Talk - Posted April 9, 2007
The Imus-'Nappy 'Hos' incident on April 4 may have shocked people like Al Sharpton, but it shouldn't have shocked WFAN, MSNBC or the show's listeners whatsoever. A rece... [FishbowlNY]

Imus: 'I Am Not A Racist' - Posted April 9, 2007
That's what Don Imus said on his radio show (simulcast on MSNBC) this morning. Over the weekend, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were among the growing chorus calling for Imus' head on a platter. Imus, who is scheduled to appear on ... [FishbowlNY]

James Brown's Gold Casket Arrives In New York - Posted December 28, 2006
AP: Pallbearers lifted the gold casket carrying "Godfather of Soul" into a horse-drawn carriage on Thursday for a procession through Harlem to the historic Apollo Theater, where thousands of fans waited to pay their respects to the late James Brown... [FishbowlNY]