NBC announced a comedy series in development with pop star Meghan Trainor. NBCUniversal Television called the cross-platform deal “a first-of-its-kind for the company, encompassing potential projects across scripted and unscripted content throughout NBCU’s larger Television and Streaming Entertainment portfolio.” Trainor will have the opportunity to work on programming across broadcasting, cable, streaming and syndication.

“In addition to being a phenomenally talented performer, Meghan is a vibrant and hilarious ray of light who is the perfect fit for NBC’s brand," said Susan Rovner, chairman, entertainment content, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming. “We love the idea of introducing Meghan into the world of scripted comedy as well as working with her to find all the creative and crazy ways she can engage with fans across our brands. With eight distinct platforms, we’re able to provide the ultimate playground for multi-hyphenate artists, and this is just one of the ways we’re leveraging our new structure to benefit both talent and audiences.”

Trainor broke out in 2014 with the song “All About That Bass.”

“This collaboration with NBCUniversal is so beyond a dream come true," Trainor said. "I’m obsessed with and inspired by Susan and can’t wait to work with her and her incredibly talented team to bring our ideas to life."

Sunday’s 2014 Nickelodeon HALO Awards telecast drew 3 million viewers across three networks, Nick said Tuesday.

The pro-social awards show, which was simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons, averaged 2.4 million viewers on Nickelodeon. The kids-targeted network posted double-digit increases in several key kids demos compared to last year’s telecast, said network officials.

TeenNick also posted double-digit increases among kids 6 to 11 and triple-digit gains on Nicktoons within the 12 to 17 demo.

The Nick Cannon-produced show, which celebrates regular kids doing exceptional things within their communities, featured musical performances by Nick Jonas, Jessie J, Meghan Trainor, Echosmith, The Vamps and Fifth Harmony.

Nickelodeon and TeenNick’s annual Halo Awards will morph into a one-hour concert event to premiere across several Nick networks on Nov. 30.

The Nick Cannon-produced Halo Awards telecast, which recognizes real-life kids doing extraordinary things in their communities, will feature musical performances from Jessie J (pictured), Nick Jonas, Meghan Trainor, Echosmith and The Vamps, said network officials. Previous Halo Awards telecasts featured a traditional awards-based format.

Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons and Nick Jr. will telecast the sixth annual Halo Awards telecast, while Nick.com, and the Nick App will live stream the event, said network officials.