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2017 DIGITAL EDITORIAL SCHEDULE INITIATIVE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION MONTH Best Diets The inside scoop and the hottest celebrity slimming secrets to shape up for the New Year. January Golden Globes Kicking off Awards season with a nod to the best in film and television. Editorial coverage captures the unforgettable moments from the red carpet, the broadcast and post-event highlights. January Sundance Film Festival Coverage of most talked about films and celebrity appearances at the 1 ½ week long event. January SAG Awards Actors recognize their peers for the best performances of the year. Featuring red carpet galleries and candid moments from the event. January Grammys Highlights from the biggest night in music include show-stopping fashions and the most talked about moments from the broadcast and post-show parties. February Spring Fashion Week An inside peek into New York Fashion Week from celebs in the front-row to the exclusive after parties. February Oscars The pinnacle event of Awards season is chronicled by winner predictions, red carpet ready style and beauty tips, best of red carpet fashion, and detailed post-show recaps. February Best Makeovers The best of celebrity makeovers with stunning before and after photos and expert tips detailing how users can undergo their own star-inspired transformations. March Coachella Coverage of most talked about performances and celebrity fashions and appearances at the 2 weekend event. April MTV Movie Awards Exclusive coverage with comprehensive wrap-up of the most talked about moments of the evening. April Met Gala Highlights from one of the biggest nights in fashion featuring red-carpet secrets, tips and tricks. May Mother s Day Mother s Day Gift Guide and profiles of Hollywood Moms and how they spend their special day with family. May 11.01.16
2017 DIGITAL EDITORIAL SCHEDULE (CONTINUED) INITIATIVE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION MONTH Best Bodies Showcasing the fittest celebs in Hollywood featuring how-to videos, workout tips and wellness content that provides the inside scoop on how celebs shape up and stay fit. May Father s Day Father s Day Gift Guide and special editorial feature on Hollywood Dads. June Hollywood Moms/ Back to School Exclusive coverage of some of our favorite Hollywood Moms as they navigate the busy back-to-school season. August VMAs Exclusive coverage of MTV s most outrageous performances, red carpet arrivals galleries and overview of the night s big winners. August Primetime Emmys Celebrating the best of TV with exclusive coverage of winner predictions, style and beauty tips and red carpet highlights. September Fall TV Fall TV season kicks off with exclusive coverage of the most anticipated new shows, new faces and returning favorites. September Fall Fashion Week An inside peek into NY s Fashion Week from celebs in the front-row to exclusive photos from Us Weekly s signature Most Stylish New Yorkers bash. September Halloween Coverage of this family-fun holiday includes expert tips for throwing a Halloween bash and popular costumes among celebs. Includes user-generated photo galleries: cutest kids costumes, cutest pet costumes, dress-up like a celeb. October Holidays with Us (Includes Best of 2017) Expert tips and the latest trends for a celeb-inspired holiday season. Includes Gift Guide of hottest gifts, tips for a stylish holiday season and entertaining tips for festive gatherings. Best of 2017 offers a recap of the most compelling stories of the year. December 11.01.16
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