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Two-Time Emmy-Winning Host Tamron Hall Returns As Host and Executive Producer of the Second Longest-Running Syndicated Talk Show Produced by Disney #tamronhallshow

On the heels of celebrating its season five milestone, the nationally syndicated daytime show “Tamron Hall” will make its triumphant return for a highly anticipated sixth season on Tuesday, Sept. 3 (check local listings). Hosted and executive produced by Emmy®-winning Tamron Hall, the daily talk show’s forthcoming season kicks off with a September to remember! Can’t-miss, exclusive interviews and star-studded performances from Miranda Lambert, Quincy Brown, Chloe Bailey, Method Man, Dolly Parton, Sanaa Lathan, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Eve, Lil Rel Howery, Ina Garten, Jay Pharoah, Yara Shahidi, as well as a special live set from “The Reunion Tour” with Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond. Stay tuned for more incredible guests throughout the season!

Season six will also focus on the theme of “nurture” as well as bring viewers more inspirational, entertaining and topical conversations. The season will also feature a new theme song by the seven-time GRAMMY®-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning duo The Baylor Project.

“Tamron Hall” was recently honored with three nominations for the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Best Daytime Talk Series Host, an award Hall has won twice. The daytime talk show was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and GLAAD Media Award in 2024. “Tamron Hall” has already become the second longest-running syndicated talk show produced by ABC News’ parent company, Disney.

Since its debut in September 2019, “Tamron Hall” continues to be one of television’s highest-rated daytime shows, consistently delivering standout moments that become central to the cultural conversation. Season five highlights included exclusive daytime interviews with Mary J. Blige, Kenan Thompson, Angela Bassett, Elizabeth Hurley, Jerrod Carmichael, Christie Brinkley, Teyana Taylor, Ronda Rousey, Druski, GloRilla, Luenell, DC Young Fly and others.

Tamron said: “I’m so grateful to the Tam Fam for all their support over the past five seasons. Season six is our love letter to the Tam Fam. It’s going to be bigger, brighter and full of surprises!”

“After celebrating our season five milestone, we couldn’t be more excited to be back in the studio with the Tam Fam for season six,” said Quiana Burns, executive producer. “We’re bringing you big exclusives, tackling topics everyone is talking about, and discovering new talent. Let’s go, Tam Fam!”

“Tamron Hall” is produced by ABC News and is distributed in national syndication by Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution. The show is executive produced by Tamron Hall and Quiana Burns. The show broadcasts from New York City and features a dynamic mix of live and taped shows.

“Tamron Hall” airs on ABC Owned Television Stations and leading broadcast groups, including Hearst, Scripps, Sinclair, CMG, Nexstar, Tegna, Gray and AMG. The ABC Owned Stations carrying “Tamron Hall” are WABC-TV New York, KABC-TV Los Angeles, WLS-TV Chicago, WPVI-TV Philadelphia, KGO-TV San Francisco, KTRK-TV Houston, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and KFSN-TV Fresno.

For times and channels, go to www.TamronHallShow.com and follow the show on social media @TamronHallShow.

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GMA3: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW’ HEADS TO NEW ORLEANS 

To kick off this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®, ABC News’ “GMA3: What You Need to Know” co-anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes and ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton will host a special broadcast originating from the heart of New Orleans at Brennan’s in the French Quarter.  

 

On Thursday, June 30, the “GMA3” team will be live from “The Big Easy” to kick off the festival, which ends on Sunday, July 3. Drawing more than 500,000 attendees annually over the holiday weekend, ESSENCE Fest is one of the largest festivals in the country. 

 

As DJ D-Nice spins throughout the show, Robach, Holmes, and Dr. Ashton will interview actress Marsai Martin and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and look at the hottest fashion trends to expect at this year’s festival with ESSENCE beauty and fashion editor Blake Newby. The show will also give viewers a look back at the history and beginnings of ESSENCE Fest and detail how it became the massive celebration of Black culture it is today with ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga. 

 

“GMA3” executive producer Catherine McKenzie said, “After these last few years, as cities are opening their doors to embrace tourists, we are excited to take the show on the road and capture the joy throughout ESSENCE Fest and New Orleans. We hope this coverage will shine a light on this important celebration and help grow appreciation for the amazing contributions of Black culture to American society.” 

 

“As the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is the crown jewel of celebrating Blackness, which fuels commerce, capital, and capacity that garners true economic impact for our global community,” said Wanga. “We are excited to return to New Orleans live and thrilled that there are options for virtual participation, that our full diasporic family, through our unapologetic “It’s The Black Joy for Me” manifesto, is happy to share with GMA3.” 

 

In addition, this year, The Walt Disney Company is the exclusive entertainment sponsor for ESSENCE Fest, bringing talent, exclusive screenings and experiences from across the Company’s iconic brands and touchpoints, including ABC, ABC News, Disney Branded Television, Disney Cruise Line, Disney+, Disney Studios Content, Disney Television Studios, Disneyland Resort, ESPN, Freeform, FX, Hulu, Marvel Studios, National Geographic, Onyx Collective, Pixar and Walt Disney World Resort. Specific programming, experiences and talent appearances will be announced next week. For more information about Essence Fest, click here. 

 

Follow “GMA3” and the journey to ESSENCE Fest on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. For more information, attendees can download the ESSENCE app or join virtually on Essencefestival.com.  

 

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Essence Communications is the number one—and only 100% Black-owned—media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities. With a community of more than 31 million Black women, ESSENCE inspires a global audience through diverse storytelling and immersive original content rooted in Culture, Equity and Celebration. The brand’s multi-platform presence in/ publishing, experiential and online encompasses its namesake magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; and signature live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, ESSENCE Black Women in Sports, Fashion House, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.