E! is giving audiences something new to love with the announcement of new original scripted romantic comedy movies and multiple new series alongside the network’s current pop culture-centric programming.
Premiering early next year, E! will put its signature spin on the rom-com genre, with inclusive feel-good stories and characters that are reflective of today’s society. Additionally, the network will premiere multiple new series, including Celebrity Beef, hosted and executive produced by Joel McHale and Black Pop, executive produced by Stephen Curry, which examines how Black culture has impacted society across music, arts and entertainment. Additionally, Raising a F***ing Star follows larger-than-life parents and their budding child stars, who are dancers, actors and models. Finally, Anthony Anderson treats his beloved mama on a trip of a lifetime through Europe as hijinks and hilarity ensue in Anthony Anderson and Mom: European Vacation.
These newly announced shows join E!’s unscripted slate, which includes Mathis Family Matters, following Judge Greg Mathis and his family, premiering on Juneteenth (Sunday, June 19); a new season of Celebrity Game Face, hosted and executive produced by Kevin Hart on Tuesday, June 21.
Additionally, following a record-breaking year, the People’s Choice Awards will once again air across both NBC and E! on Dec. 6.
With the industry’s prominent return to in-person live events, the network’s signature red carpet franchise, Live From E!, hosted by Laverne Cox, has seen record-breaking gains across platforms year to-date. Live From E!: Met Gala scored the biggest multiplatform viewing in the brand’s history, drawing nearly 450 million total engagements. Additionally, Cox’s series of celebrity-based interview specials, If We’re Being Honest with Laverne Cox, which spotlights trendsetters, tastemakers and those making an impact in the Hollywood community, premieres later this year.
All major “Live From E!” events this awards season have posted double-digit linear growth from the prior year, with total awards coverage reaching more than 5.5 million total viewers. The 2022 Oscars was the best-performing carpet event in E! history with more than 320 million total multiplatform engagements, more than tripling 2021 and nearly doubling 2020.
