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Peacock is rolling out a slate of scripted originals, with a twist: The shows are all led by creators who have significant followings on platforms like TikTok.

The creators in question are Charlie Curtis-Beard, Katie Florence, Serena Kerrigan, and Daren Vongirdner. They developed their respective Peacock originals as part of NBCUniversal‘s Creator Accelerator Program, a year-long initiative that launched last year with 11 participating TikTokers.

As part of that process, the program participants earned development deals with NBCUniversal and took advantage of guidance from development mentors. Now, four of the projects greenlit in that fashion are set to premiere on May 19 as part of an effort dubbed the Peacock Emerging Artist Series.

Curtis-Beard’s contribution to that slate is The Warehouse Phase, in which he stars as a musician who starts making content. Florence is the topliner for The Kouncil, a breakup story. Kerrigan is putting her spin on the...

Peacock has announced four series from new emerging artists. The concepts were developed and executed by next-gen creators – Charlie Curtis-Beard, Katie Florence, Serena Kerrigan, and Daren Vongirdner – successful self-made social media stars with passionate followings and thriving businesses.

Launching on Monday, May 19, audiences will be able to tune into all episodes of each scripted original, including The Warehouse Phase, The Kouncil, Older Hotter Wiser, and People Like Me.

Curtis-Beard, Florence, Kerrigan, and Vongirdner collaborated with NBCUniversal through the media and entertainment company’s Creator Accelerator Program, an industry-first initiative that identifies and develops the next generation of premium content creators.

Each storyteller elevated their craft through enriching content development work by learning network-level production in bringing their series to life with accomplished production companies, Telemundo Studios, and Tandem Pictures, while tapping into NBCUniversal executives, talent, mentorship, and training resources.

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Peacock will debut four new original series later this month, with a twist: The shows were all developed by social-first video creators.

The streaming platform will debut the four scripted shows under the Peacock Emerging Artist Series banner on May 19, with all episodes available at launch.

The shows are The Warehouse Phase (from creator Charlie Curtis-Beard), The Kouncil (from creator Katie Florence), Older Hotter Wiser (from creator Serena Kerrigan ), and People Like Me (from creator Daren Vongirdner).

Older Hotter Wiser’s Peacock pickup was first reported by Deadline.

All four creators participated in NBCUniversal’s Creator Accelerator Program, and subsequently secured development deals with the company.

NBCUniversal is hoping that the program will help develop new talent that could go on to develop further programming for the company, but also introduce the audience that these creators have already built on platforms like Instagram and TikTok to the streaming platform, with a longer-form offering.

Exclusive: Serena Kerrigan is launching her debut TV series, Older, Hotter, Wiser, on Peacock on May 19. Additionally, Kerrigan has signed a book deal with Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing Group, to release her first book, to be called Let’s Fcking Date.

Peacock’s 7-episode scripted comedy series, greenlit as part of the streamer’s Creator Accelerator Program, follows a young woman ready to take on Hollywood, but first, she must get there. When a logistical mishap forces her and her boyfriend onto a chaotic road trip to LA, what starts as a simple journey spirals into a wild ride filled with unexpected detours, mischief, and a reckoning with her past. As old mistakes resurface and the carefully crafted persona she built online begins to blur with reality, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants—for her career, her relationship, and herself. She’s older,...

On Tuesday January 28 2025, ABC broadcasts Tamron Hall!

Do It for the Plot Season 6 Episode 85 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Tamron Hall,” titled “Do It for the Plot,” promises to be an engaging and heartfelt experience. The episode will feature Bozoma Saint John, known for her appearance on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Bozoma has faced significant challenges after losing her home in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. She will share her story of resilience and hope, providing insight into her journey during these tough times.

In addition to Bozoma, the episode will highlight social media star Serena Kerrigan. Serena is the creative mind behind the “Do It for the Plot” movement, which encourages people to embrace spontaneity and live life to the fullest. Her vibrant personality and unique perspective are sure to inspire many viewers. Serena’s message of living boldly resonates with those looking for motivation in their everyday lives.

Serena Kerrigan‘s upcoming videos are so ambitious that she’s launching a whole new platform just to host them. Kerrigan, known for dispensing dating advice on platforms like TikTok, is launching Sfktv, a subscription service for her biggest fans.

Sfktv’s official website is slated to launch on October 1. Subscriptions to the platform will cost $6.90 per month or $69 per year. Viewers who pay that premium will be able to watch exclusive, long-form videos, which Kerrigan will upload each Sunday.

Kerrigan, who is known as the “queen of confidence,” described her platform as “the future of television.” A press release bills Sfktv as “the only destination that teaches viewers how to design their future, manifest their dreams, and become the main character they were born to be.”

Sfktv will attempt to capitalize on Kerrigan’s rising status. The UTA-repped creator, who often invokes her own dating history to provide advice for followers,...

NBCUniversal has launched an initiative designed to turn TikTokers into its next generation of television creators.

The company has launched a Creator Accelerator that features 11 social media creators. The creators, who have over 10M followers on social media, have signed development deals with Universal Studio Group to create original series as part of the program.

Over the next twelve months, the creators will each have their own NBCUniversal content development mentor to help develop both scripted and unscripted content and they will go through a greenlight process that includes help with pitches.

The group includes Katie Florence, Daren Girdner, Emily Uribe, Gabriella Carter, Reece Feldman, Charlie Curtis-Beard, Erika Priscilla, Vijay Nazareth, Sara Nahusenay, Francesca Fiorentini and Serena Kerrigan.

“Social media has opened up a world of new possibilities for premium video content, including expanding the traditional definition of creative storytellers to include young, up-and-coming diverse creators who are releasing original...

This week, New York’s social elite donned their best white and yellow looks to celebrate midsummer at the Moxy Hotel’s ‘Fleur Room’ in the Chelsea flower district.

DJs Coco Robert and Celest Greenberg at Midsummer Angel Gala

Credit/Copyright: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation

The sold out event hosted by the newly formed Young Professional Council, created to support Denise Rich's Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, exceeded all fundraising goals, with proceeds benefitting children with cancer. A host of famous faces enjoyed a spectacular performance by America’s Got Talent finalist Johnny Manuel who serenaded the crowd with Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” while New York DJs Coco Robert and Celeste Greenberg set the dance floor alight as guests reveled in an enchanted garden of flowers and live art performances, wearing floral crowns and sipping bespoke cocktails at the top of the new Moxy Hotel.

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research announced today that they will honor designer Andrew Warren at the first ever Midsummer Angel Gala, “Where Art & Music Meets Cancer”.

Established from the desire of young entrepreneurs and professionals to give back and make a difference in the fight against cancer, proceeds raised from the evening will benefit the Foundation’s music therapy program for cancer patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Hosted by YouTube star Twan Kuyper, the event will be held on Monday, June 24th at The Fleur Room in New York City.

Guests at the gala will be transported into a whimsical midsummer garden of immersive experiences with performances by Johnny Manuel, DJ Celeste Greenberg, and DJ Coco Robert, among other surprises.

Artists from around the world have joined the cause by donating to a silent auction you won’t want to miss with unique opportunities from contemporary artists valued...

Inspired by the Me Too and Time’s Up movements, Oprah’s monumental speech at the Golden Globes and the recent Women’s Marches? There are easy ways to show your support for chicas who are grinding it out day-to-day for progressive change and female empowerment.

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