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[03/11/08 - 06:24 PM]
'VH1 Classic Presents: Aftermath: The Station Fire Five Years Later'
The one-hour special incorporates concert highlights from the Phoenix Rising! Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire on February 25.

[03/11/08 - 06:23 PM]
CMT's New Series "Gone Country" Becomes Network's Highest-Rated Series in History
CMT spins the numbers for Friday, March 7.

[03/11/08 - 06:23 PM]
Primetime Emmy(R) Awards Have a New Home at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Starting with 60th Annual Primetime Emmys Airing Sunday, September 21 on Abc
Financial terms of a ten-year agreement were not disclosed.

[03/11/08 - 05:37 PM]
Development Update: March 10-11
Updates include: Josh Cooke, Erinn Hayes and Marley Shelton land CBS pilots; Nick Lachey plans a "Fame"-esque reality series for MTV; and Ari Schlossberg sets up "Harper's Island" at CBS.

[03/11/08 - 01:11 PM]
InspiratioN. AspiratioN. Music NatioN.
MTV orders "Celebrity Music Mentor Project," in which "viewers will help pair up 8 MTV music celebrity mentors with 8 amateur protégés who will compete to become pop stars."

[03/11/08 - 01:08 PM]
America Has VoteD... "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" Hip Hops to Second Season Pickup on MTV
Look for the show's second season to roll out this summer.

[03/11/08 - 01:03 PM]
NBC Teams Up with Lisa Kudrow and Wall to Wall Productions for 'Who Do You Think You Are?' -- New Alternative Series That Traces Celebrity Family Trees Revealing Personal Stories Behind the Shaping of America's History
"The show's combination of wonderful storytelling and powerful emotion has made it a break-out hit with British viewers and we're sure American audiences will love it too," said creator Alex Graham.

[03/11/08 - 01:01 PM]
Is Music in the Genes?? Find Out as the Offspring of Legendary Music Icons Face Off in MTV's "Rock the Cradle" Premiering Thursday, April 3rd at 10pm ET/PT
Among the celebrity parents: Bobby Brown, MC Hammer, Tom Johnston, Olivia Newton John, Kenny Loggins, Eddie Money, Dee Snider, Al B Sure and Joe Walsh.

[03/11/08 - 11:21 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 3, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 3-9.

[03/11/08 - 11:07 AM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 for the Week of March 3-9
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 3-9.

[03/11/08 - 10:10 AM]
The Price Is Right Wins Its Time Period in Viewers and Key Demos for the Third Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of March 3-9.

[03/11/08 - 10:09 AM]
CBS Sports to Broadcast 27th Consecutive Ncaa Division I Men's Basketball Championship Beginning with First-Round Action on Thursday, March 20
Exclusive live, network coverage begins on Thursday, March 20 and concludes on Monday, April 7.

[03/11/08 - 10:07 AM]
Limelife and NBC Universal Partner to Launch New Mobile Game -- 'Law & Order: Celebrity Betrayal' -- Based on the Long-Running Crime Drama 'Law & Order'
The game will be available for a one-time download charge of $6.99 or $2.99 monthly subscription fee (where available) on most major U.S. carriers.

[03/11/08 - 10:05 AM]
NBC Promotes Libby Hansen to Senior Vice President, Alternative Series & Specials, Nbc
Previously, Hansen served as Vice President, Alternative Series & Specials, NBC and USA Network, since 2006.

[03/11/08 - 10:04 AM]
Sex Workers Or Victims? Oxygen's Who Cares About Girls Documentary Series Hosted by Lisa Ling Explores American Girls in the Sex Trade Industry
The third installment of the network's "Who Cares About Girls" documentary series will premiere on Sunday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/11/08 - 10:03 AM]
'Celebrity Rehab with DR. Drew: The Reunion' Premieres Thursday, March 13 at 10 PM ET/PT
Drew will reveal who has relapsed, who has stayed sober and who is back in rehab.

[03/11/08 - 10:02 AM]
BET Slams Into the Arena of Mixed Martial Arts with New Original Series 'Iron Ring' Premiering Tuesday, March 18 at 11 P.M. ET/PT
The 13-episode series features teams led by Floyd Mayweather, Ludacris, Nelly, T.I., Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and Lil Jon.

[03/10/08 - 06:22 PM]
Rascal Flatts Invites Fans to 'Bob That Head' at the "2008 CMT Music Awards"
From today through April 7, fans are encouraged to upload 20-30 second clips of them "bobbing" their heads and singing along to the "Bob That Head" chorus.

[03/10/08 - 06:20 PM]
Julio Iglesias, Jr Tapped by Host John Rich as CMT's Hit Series "Gone Country" Winner
Julio is set to immediately release "The Way I Want You," the song he penned with Nashville songwriters James Slater and Tammy Hyler while taping the series.

[03/10/08 - 06:19 PM]
48 Hours Mystery Is Saturday Night's Top-Rated Program
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, March 8.

[03/10/08 - 06:18 PM]
Michael Haynes, of Las Vegas, Wins $1,127,062 on the "The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular," Becoming the Show's Second Million Dollar Winner
Adam Rose of Los Osos, California, was the show's first million dollar winner on February 22.

[03/10/08 - 06:17 PM]
BET's 'College Hill' Takes Over the A-T-L with a Brand New Season on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 P.M.*
For the first time ever in the series' history, "College Hill" will gather students from four different universities.

[03/10/08 - 06:14 PM]
AMC Bolsters Original Programming Team with Key Promotions
Jeremy Elice has been upped to VP of Original Programming while Ben Davis has been promoted to Director of Development and Current Series.

[03/10/08 - 06:12 PM]
A Modern Fairy Tale Comes to Life This Spring in "Princess," a Spectacular New ABC Family Original Movie Starring Nora Zehetner and Kip Pardue, Premieres Sunday, April 20
Nora Zehetner and Kip Pardue star in the film, which features costumes designed by "Enchanted's" Mona May.

[03/10/08 - 01:39 PM]
TLC Goes on the Market with Date My House
Bob Guiney hosts the series, which premieres Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 8:30/7:30c.

[03/10/08 - 01:12 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Announces Live On-Air Charity Special "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education" Hosted by Jon Stewart on Sunday April 13, at 8 P.M. Et
Will Arnett, Matthew Broderick, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Susie Essman, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Kevin James, Conan O'Brien, Rosie O'Donnell, Amy Poehler, Adam Sandler and Sarah Silverman are among those set to appear.

[03/10/08 - 01:09 PM]
Spring Planting Season Yields a Bumper Crop When "Farmer Wants a Wife" Premieres Wednesday, April 30 on the CW
The series has already established itself as a top draw in The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, Germany and Australia.

[03/10/08 - 11:02 AM]
ABC Gives 'Duel' Second Cycle
New episodes will air Friday nights at 9:00/8:00c for 10 weeks starting April 4.

[03/10/08 - 10:46 AM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, March 9, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, March 9.

[03/10/08 - 09:40 AM]
HBO to Partner with the Weinstein Company and the BBC to Present New Drama Series the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Based on the International Bestselling Novels by Alexander Mccall Smith
In addition to the two-hour film, which will serve as the pilot, HBO has ordered 13 one-hour episodes that will begin filming this summer.

[03/10/08 - 09:39 AM]
One 'L' of a Finale! Showtime Renews the L Word(R) for 6th & Final Farewell Season
"I am thrilled that SHOWTIME has given us this final opportunity to conclude this journey we have all taken together," said creator Ilene Chaiken.

[03/10/08 - 09:38 AM]
TruTV Showcases the Idiotic, the Stupid and the Downright Dumb in New Original Series the Smoking Gun Presents: World's DumbesT..., Launching Thursday, March 13, at 9 P.M.
Each week, for ten weeks, this series will "showcase mindless behavior in a wide range of different situations."

[03/10/08 - 09:37 AM]
TV Land Goes on "Mayberry Vice" Patrol Beginning Saturday, March 15 with a Two-Night Marathon of the Andy Griffith Show
The event airs on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM ET/PT.

[03/10/08 - 09:35 AM]
Amy Introcaso-Davis Named Oxygen's Svp, Original Programming and Development
Introcaso-Davis comes to Oxygen from Bravo, where she was Senior Vice President of Development and Production.

[03/10/08 - 09:32 AM]
New House + New Job + New Boys = New Drama MTV's "The Hills" Returns for Extended Season 3 Premiering March 24th at 10pm ET/PT
Plus: Mariah Carey will perform at the live "Hills" premiere event.

[03/07/08 - 06:51 PM]
Development Update: March 5-7
Updates include: E! lands series from Dina Lohan and Ashton Kutcher; Nicole Sullivan to say "Rita Rocks" for Lifetime; and the usual mix of casting news.

[03/07/08 - 01:55 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, March 6, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 6.

[03/07/08 - 12:10 PM]
New Twist for Spike TV's 'The Ultimate Fighter' - They Have to Fight and Win to Get Into the Ultimate Fighter House(Tm)!
"The Ultimate Fighter Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest" premieres Wednesday, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/07/08 - 11:58 AM]
Saying Goodbye to HBO's "The Wire"

[03/06/08 - 09:00 PM]
Top 12 American Idol Finalists Announced; Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia'H Epperson and Danny Noriega Are Eliminated from Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[03/06/08 - 06:34 PM]
Reality Shows Scare Up Ratings: Premieres of 'Ghost Hunters' and 'Destination Truth' Break Channel Records
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 5.

[03/06/08 - 05:50 PM]
Bravo Delivers 'Fierce' Audience for Project Runway 4 Finale and Grows Series 10 Percent VS. Runway 3
Bravo spins the numbers for March 4-5.

[03/06/08 - 05:28 PM]
FX Teams with Ebay for the Riches Charity Auction
All proceeds from the winning bid will be donated to Oxfam America, a charity that co-star Minnie Driver is an Ambassador for.

[03/06/08 - 05:20 PM]
Discovery Channel's #1-Rated Series Deadliest Catch Returns for Season Four in April
A two-hour BEST OF SEASON THREE recap special airs on Tuesday, April 8 followed by its season four launch on Tuesday, April 15.

[03/06/08 - 02:55 PM]
MauI... Wowee!!! Premiere of TV Land's Newest Original Series -- High School Reunion -- Scores Impressive Gains Across Key Demos
TV Land spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 5.

[03/06/08 - 01:51 PM]
Noah Wyle, Bob Newhart and Jane Curtin Return for Third Installment of TNT's Successful Librarian Franchise
Noah Wyle, Bob Newhart and Jane Curtin will all return for "The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice," due in Winter 2008.

[03/06/08 - 01:50 PM]
Against All Reality, "Top Model" Fashions a Second Place Finish in Target Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 5.

[03/06/08 - 10:58 AM]
Saturday Night Live Finishes Its Unprecedented Four-Week Run with New Shows March 8 and March 15
Amy Adams & Vampire Weekend set for this Saturday while Jonah Hill & Janet Jackson are booked for March 15.

[03/06/08 - 10:45 AM]
Top 10 Basic Cable Network VH1 Greenlights Seven New Productions to Continue Record-Breaking Momentum in 2008
Upcoming efforts include spin-offs "New York Goes To Hollywood" and "Brooke Hogan Knows Best."

[03/06/08 - 10:02 AM]
Spike TV Takes a First-Hand Look at One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the World with the Drug Enforcement Administration
Produced by Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. in association with Size 12 Productions, "DEA" premieres on Wednesday, April 2 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).







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[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
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