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‘Nurses’ actors Tiera Skovbye and Jordan Johnson-Hinds talk special preview
Read full article: ‘Nurses’ actors Tiera Skovbye and Jordan Johnson-Hinds talk special previewHOUSTON – There’s a new medical drama on NBC that will definitely have you hooked in with just one episode! “Nurses” kicks off with a special preview tonight at 9 p.m. and Monday, December 14th, before moving to its normal timeslot on January 5th following “This Is Us.”The show, set and filmed in Toronto, follows five young nurses working on the frontlines of a busy downtown hospital, dedicating their lives to helping others, while struggling to help themselves. It also focuses on nurses that are usually only seen in the background of major medical shows. It’s about the everyday heroism and humanity that nurses bring to the floor every single shift. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with stars Tiera Skovbye as Grace Knight, and Jordan Johnson-Hinds, as Keon Colby.
Gabrielle Union, NBC settle dispute over racism allegations
Read full article: Gabrielle Union, NBC settle dispute over racism allegationsLOS ANGELES – Gabrielle Union and NBC said Tuesday that they have settled their differences in their dispute over her firing as a judge on “America's Got Talent,” which she said was retaliation for her complaints that the show tolerated racism on the set. “We’ve reached an amicable resolution," Union and the network said in a joint statement. "NBC Entertainment appreciates the important concerns raised by Gabrielle Union and remains committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds are treated with respect.”Both sides declined further comment, and would not give further details. Variety reported soon after that Union, who is Black, believed she was fired because she had asked NBC and the show’s producers to respond to an environment that tolerated racist jokes and remarks from judges and producers. NBC said the investigation "found an overarching culture of diversity on the show.”___Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton.
Gabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Against Simon Cowell, NBC and More Over 'AGT' Exit
Read full article: Gabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Against Simon Cowell, NBC and More Over 'AGT' ExitGabrielle Union's saga with NBC, Simon Cowell, FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment over her departure at America's Got Talent isn't over. In the complaint filed by attorney Bryan Freedman, Union also claims NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy tried to "silence and intimidate" her, according to multiple reports. In a statement to ET on Thursday, NBC said, "The allegation that anyone involved in this process threatened Ms. Union is categorically untrue. Union's complaint comes a week after she opened up about her experience at America's Got Talent. RELATED CONTENT:NBC Boss Says 'America's Got Talent' May 'Put New Practices in Place' Amid Gabrielle Union InvestigationSAG-AFTRA Expanding Fremantle Media Investigation After Gabrielle Union and Orlando Jones' ExitsGabrielle Union Details 'Toxic Work Environment' at 'America's Got Talent'