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Amid growing pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from studios, stars and large swaths of the film industry, NBC said Monday that will not air the Golden Globes in 2022, putting in doubt the viability of one of Hollywood’s oldest and most-watched award shows. Criticism of the HFPA, which puts on the Globes and has been denounced for a…

A fire lieutenant in Braintree is accused of threatening a woman.

An effort to bring people with disabilities into clearer focus on TV and movie screens is getting a boost from a major media company.

In a push to bring journalism education to underrepresented groups, NBCUniversal is partnering with 17 historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and colleges with significant Latino, Asian, Black, Indigenous and tribal populations with NBCU Academy.

NBCU Academy promises to offer students from a wide array of racial and economic backgrounds on-campus training, online programs, scholarships and chances for interaction with NBC News Group journalists.

NBCLX is taking flight on Peacock. U.S. audiences can now watch NBCLX’s news, lifestyle, entertainment and esports programming on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service.    NBCLX, which made its debut for U.S. audiences as a digital news brand in September 2019, is NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ TV and OTT network designed for adults 18 to 45.   “We are thrilled to partner with...

Sky Bar’s new owner has started production of the former Necco candy bar inside her Sudbury factory. The Sky Bar shop opens to the public on Dec. 7.

NBCUniversal and Roku have reached a video distribution deal, breaking a months-long impasse that had NBCUniversal threatening to black out its apps on Roku in the 11th hour.

The saga of Joe Exotic is getting another Hollywood chapter, with Kate McKinnon starring as his rival in a NBCUniversal limited series.

Get excited, Potterheads! You’ll soon be able to binge all 8 Harry Potter movies for free on Peacock! NBCUniversal’s streaming service announced today that the beloved film franchise will be arriving to Peacock in fall 2020 and will remain through 2021. That means you can watch Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and more beloved Harry Potter stars with a…

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s entry into the streaming wars, launched on July 15th. It joins streaming giants like Netflix, Hulu, HBO and Amazon Prime in the bid to replace television.

ViacomCBS will license TV shows including “Ray Donovan” and “Undercover Boss” and movies such as “The Godfather” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” to NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming service, Peacock.

People have been dropping off donations for the Supporting Our Schools initiative.

Today, staff from NBC10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, Telemundo Boston, and NECN hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official unveiling of the new, cutting-edge NBCU Boston Media Center in Needham, MA.

Consumer Reports recommends talking to your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD.

NBC and Telemundo stations across the country will team up with hundreds of shelters nationwide on Aug. 18 for the fourth annual Clear the Shelters animal adoption drive.

Jane Lynch is throwing a party and she’s inviting all her four-legged friends. You’re invited too. Lynch is joining NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ nationwide pet adoption initiative Clear the Shelters as both spokesperson and host of the “Clear the Shelters” TV special that will air on Aug. 25. on NBC and Telemundo stations. The program will recap this year’s adoption...

New streaming service launching later this year will include hundreds of movies and shows, along with news, sports and other exclusive content.

NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will retire on August 14, 2020 following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Comcast announced on Monday.

Jeff Shell will become CEO of NBCUniversal beginning Jan. 1, 2020, when Burke will move to role of Chairman of NBCUniversal. Following Burke’s retirement, Shell will report to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts. Shell currently oversees NBCUniversal’s Film and Entertainment division.

With a new initiative called “World War Zero,” John Kerry is pushing for action on climate change.