ROCK Networks has announced an agreement with NBCUniversal International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer to launch a branded entertainment block “Universal DIVA” on its flagship channel, ROCK Entertainment. Through this agreement, ROCK Entertainment will deliver globally renowned reality TV content from Bravo and engrossing true-crime series from Oxygen to key Asian markets, broadening the channel’s premium entertainment offering.
Launching on 5 January 2026, the new one-hour branded block will air every Monday to Wednesday at 22:30 – 23:30* showcasing Bravo’s most talked-about reality franchises – including The Real Housewives and Below Deck – to audiences across Asia. “Universal DIVA” will also feature gripping true crime titles from Oxygen including Buried in the Backyard, A Plan to Kill, and Accident, Suicide or Murder, as well as curated fashion and pop culture moments, featuring all the red carpet glamour from film premieres and awards shows, hosted by Bella Varelis.
“We are thrilled to partner with NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC to bring iconic Bravo reality programming to our viewers,” said Beatrice Lee, CEO of ROCK Networks. “’Universal DIVA’ is a curated experience that meets Asia’s growing appetite for premium reality content, further cementing ROCK Entertainment as the region’s destination for world-class entertainment.”
“A powerhouse brand in the US and a successful free-to-air network in both Australia and New Zealand, Bravo is the linear home of iconic reality TV content, and Oxygen is renowned for its riveting true-crime series; we are delighted that this content will be offered to viewers across Asia with the launch of “Universal DIVA” on ROCK Entertainment,” said Chris Taylor, MD, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer and TV Distribution, APAC. “As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, we are focused on fulfilling an appetite for branded entertainment offerings across Asia by leveraging our powerhouse content and brands, creating innovative entertainment destinations that complement our clients’ platforms.”
*The branded block will air an hour earlier in Thailand at 21.30.
