Sammi Turano

Sammi has been a journalist for over a decade, specializing in entertainment, lifestyle, sports and celebrity news. She is the owner of TVGrapevine and Football in High Heels and the Host of Grapevine in High Heels With Sammi.

The Vow Premieres on HBO Today

HBO documentary series THE VOW, exploring the NXIVM organization, from Academy Award-nominated, Emmy®-winning directors Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer (“The Great Hack,” “The Square,” “Control Room”) debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, exclusively on HBO. The documentary series will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. THE VOW follows a range of people who joined the …

What to Watch: The Man Behind The Makeup

Need something to watch tonight? Check out The Man Behind The Makeup, which tells the story of Jereme Alexander. More details below!  Jerome Alexander Cosmetics is releasing a documentary short film, “THE MAN BEHIND THE MAKEUP,” on August 22, 2020 to honor its charismatic founder, innovative makeup artist & teacher, Jerome Alexander. Jerome is a beauty legend who …

AAFCA Award Winners Announced

August 22nd, 2020 – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) handed out 11 awards, two honorary awards, and the inaugural AAFCA ADCOLOR Breakout Creative of the Year award today to celebrate the excellence, innovation and diversity in television this year.  In addition to celebrity presenters such as Octavia Spencer, Rashida Jones and William Jackson Harper, the virtual awards …

The August Virgin Out Now

Outsider Pictures is proud to announce the U.S. and Canadian Premiere of Spanish director Jonás Trueba’s The August Virgin,  beginning August 21 on Virtual Cinema, and in theaters as they reopen. Eva (played by the film’s co-writer, the luminescent Itsaso Arana) is about to turn 33. Her decision to stay in Madrid in the sweltering month of August, when most of the …

Dolly Parton Announces New Album

(August 21, 2020 – Nashville, TN) GRAMMY Award-winning entertainment and international icon Dolly Parton announces the release of “Mary, Did You Know?” today from her upcoming Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, available everywhere on October 2. The classic holiday tune follows a series of Christian faith-based releases from Dolly including the #1 Platinum single and Grammy winning song, with Four-time …

ICYMI: Bachelor Alum Lauren Burnham-Luyendyk Launches Fashion Line

ormer reality television personality Lauren Burnham-Luyendyk has not only added Fashion Entrepreneur to her resume, but also Fashion Host and Producer, showcasing her new label, Shades of Rose, on Thurs., Aug. 27, at 8:00 P.M. PST, as part of a virtual fashion show.   IMAGES: Lauren Burnham-Luyendyk for Shades of Rose Images Credit: McCall Ryan   In a year …

Dodgeball Thunderdome Debuts Tonight on Discovery

 For generations, dodgeball was a game of either fun or fear depending on where you stood in the middle school pecking order. Discovery takes on dodgeball in a way only Discovery can, transforming the game into an epic sporting adventure in all-new arena where everyday people become heroes. On an isolated 13.8-acre specially constructed site, Discovery’s Dodgeball …

Jensen Ackles Joins The Boys

Amazon Prime Video has announced that Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) will be joining the cast of the hit series The Boys for Season 3.  The casting news was made on Ackles’ social media account. (Video can be found HERE)  Ackles will portray Soldier Boy  – the original Superhero.  After Soldier Boy fought in World War II, he became the first super …

FilmRise Announces National Broadcast of Original Production “Bloodline Detectives”

This October, FilmRise, known for uniting millions of true crime fans with iconic series such as “Unsolved Mysteries” and “Forensic Files” via streaming platforms, is set to launch its own original forensic investigations series, “Bloodline Detectives,” hosted by preeminent legal analyst and renowned former prosecutor Nancy Grace. Produced by New York-based TV and film company FilmRise and …

Topic Announces New Series

 Topic, the fast-growing streaming service from First Look Media, made its very first presentation to attendees at the semi-annual gathering of the Television Critics Association (TCA) today in a session led by Topic’s General Manager, Ryan Chanatry. During the virtual press conference, Chanatry led critics through the emerging streamer’s brand positioning, target audience and select programming …

Love It or List It Returns Tonight

HGTV’s fan-favorite series Love It or List It, starring designer Hilary Farr and real estate expert David Visentin, will return with fresh episodes premiering Monday, August 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Filled with Hilary and David’s sharp wit, funny banter and clever, competitive barbs, each episode will culminate with families answering the series’ highly anticipated question: are you going to …

Shark Week Lineup for Discovery Channel

 SHARK WEEK, television’s longest-running, and most anticipated summer event returns with bigger sharks and breathtaking breaches on Sunday, August 9 and continues through Sunday, August 16. With more than 20 hours of shark programming throughout the week, SHARK WEEK 2020’s fincredible lineup will deliver magnificent shark stories and celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Air Jaws’. This year, the pop culture …

Josh Gates Tonight Covers Shark Adventures

Ardent explorer and adventurer, Josh Gates, has traversed the globe investigating history’s greatest legends and mysteries. For the past three months, Gates’ virtual talk-show JOSH GATES TONIGHT has brought viewers along for the journey as he’s been exploring the world (often without leaving the house). Now, he’s diving deeper than ever before and swimming across screens (while …