LOS ANGELES – Inspired by the
recent viral video phenomenon #LipSyncChallenge, CBS has announced a new
one-hour entertainment special, LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE, hosted by Cedric the
Entertainer, star of CBS’ hit comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD, to be broadcast later
this year on the CBS Television Network.
LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE is an
interactive countdown special where viewers vote for their favorite video of
performances featuring first responders channeling their inner pop stars and
lip-syncing to hit music, a trend that began with the #LipSyncChallenge. The
winner will be announced LIVE during the broadcast.#LipSyncChallenge began as a
fun way for police, sheriff, fire department and EMTs to engage with their
communities by creating lip sync music videos and challenging other departments
to do the same. Now, on LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE, fans can rally around their
favorite videos when the first round of voting begins on CBS.com this month.
The top 10 videos selected will be revealed during the show, which will film in
front of an audience of first responders, family and friends.
Two videos will advance to the LIVE
vote during the broadcast to crown a winner.To submit a video for
consideration, first responder departments are encouraged to email the video to
LS2Rescue@gmail.com. Deadline for entries is Friday, April 12.
“When CBS first approached us with
the idea for a special, we had no idea how deep the vault was of Lip Sync
Challenge videos,” said Robert Horowitz, President, Juma Entertainment. “Soon,
we uncovered video after video, quickly realizing this phenomenon spread to
First Responder Departments in all 50 states. What made me believe we had a hit
on our hands was the incredible performances and production value each video
seemed to have.”
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