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[04/08/08 - 04:02 PM]
Snapped Breaks Previous Records
Oxygen spins the numbers for Sunday, April 6.

[04/08/08 - 03:13 PM]
CBS Sports' 2008 Ncaa Men's Basketball National Championship Game Viewership Highest in 3 Years
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, April 7.

[04/08/08 - 03:10 PM]
CBS's Return of Scripted Hits Puts the Network Back in First Place
CBS spins the numbers for the week of March 31-April 6.

[04/08/08 - 03:08 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of March 31, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 31-April 6.

[04/08/08 - 03:07 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, April 7, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 7.

[04/08/08 - 03:03 PM]
NBC Ratings Results for the Primetime Week of March 31-April 6
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 31-April 6.

[04/08/08 - 01:43 PM]
TLC Launches Aggressive Slate of Targeted Programming in 2008-2009, Building on Key Viewer Engagement
"TLC is more than a network of programming -- it's an accessible, fun destination with relatable people reflecting the most ordinary yet compelling stories that emotionally connect to all of us," explains Angela Shapiro-Mathes.

[04/08/08 - 01:42 PM]
Science Channel Explores Full Spectrum of Science with In-Depth, Engaging Programming
"Science Channel viewers embrace science as a way of life; they are passionate and hungry to know how science touches every aspect of their lives," said Clark Bunting.

[04/08/08 - 01:40 PM]
Planet Green Defines Eco-Entertainment with First-Ever 24/7 "Green" Television Network
Viewers will get a sneak peek at Planet Green's offerings later this month through a series of video-on-demand (VOD) premieres and the official launch of PlanetGreen.com.

[04/08/08 - 01:39 PM]
Military Channel Marches Into the Upfront Season with an Ambitious Slate of Original Programming
"Military Channel is proud to honor the courage and valor demonstrated by the men and women who fill the ranks of the armed forces both today and throughout history," said Clark Bunting.

[04/08/08 - 01:38 PM]
Featuring Dramatic Stories of Human Nature, Culture and Civilization, Investigation Discovery Continues Its Growth with 2008/2009 Upfront Line-Up
"Investigation Discovery satisfies audiences who love to investigate mysteries, solve puzzles and embark on emotional journeys around the human condition," said the network's Clark Bunting.

[04/08/08 - 01:37 PM]
FitTV Inspires Viewers to Look and Feel Better with Healthy Lifestyle Programming in the 2008-2009 Upfront Season
The network "is designed to give viewers the tools and motivation to take control of their lives by taking control of their health."

[04/08/08 - 01:36 PM]
Discovery Kids' 2008/2009 Upfront Slate Enables Young Imaginations to Run Wild
Discovery Kids is the recipient of multiple daytime Emmy(R) and Parents Choice nominations and awards.

[04/08/08 - 01:35 PM]
Discovery Health Delivers Content That Matters with Its 2008-2009 Upfront Slate
Each night will be themed to provide viewers with healthy portions of their favorite programming genres.

[04/08/08 - 01:33 PM]
Discovery Channel Celebrates Curiosity and Wonder in a Robust Programming Slate for Upfront 2008-09
"No one can match Discovery's ability to invite our viewers into the action as it unfolds," boasted Discovery's John Ford.

[04/08/08 - 01:32 PM]
Animal Planet Soars Into 2008-2009 Season with Bold New Entertainment Slate
"We're breaking new ground with dramatic animal programming that takes risks and takes a stand," said Animal Planet's Marjorie Kaplan.

[04/08/08 - 12:58 PM]
Sean John's Return to the Runway Documented in MTV's 'If I Were King'
The special, which airs April 9, documents the label's return to the runway during New York Fashion Week.

[04/08/08 - 12:57 PM]
Who Will Be Crowned the Queen of 'Ego Trip's Miss Rap Supreme?'
VH1.com will sneak peek episode one beginning Monday, April 7.

[04/08/08 - 12:52 PM]
The Force Is with Spike TV!
Spike TV spins the numbers for April 4-6.

[04/08/08 - 06:00 AM]
America's Favorite Celebrity Siblings, Donny & Marie, to Host Teleflora's Mother's Day NBC Special
"Teleflora Presents America's Favorite Mom" will air on Sunday, May 11 at 7:00/6:00c.

[04/08/08 - 12:14 AM]
Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton, John Mccain and Barack Obama to Appear on "Idol Gives Back" Wednesday, April 9, on Fox
Dozens more also sign onto the event, including Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler, Alicia Keys, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and The Jonas Brothers.

[04/08/08 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 8
Updates include: Bobby Cannavale to be ABC's new "Cupid"; Pamela Anderson is the latest to turn up at E!; and Darren Aronofsky develops a drama for AMC.

[04/07/08 - 05:12 PM]
'Battlestar Galactica' Returns to #1 with a Bullet
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Friday, April 4.

[04/07/08 - 05:10 PM]
Cynthia Azevedo of Los Angeles, Wins $1,089,017 on the "The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular," Becoming the Show's Third Million Dollar Winner
Adam Rose, of Los Osos, California, was the show's first million dollar winner on Feb. 22, and Michael Haynes, of Las Vegas, was the show's second million dollar winner on March 7

[04/07/08 - 05:08 PM]
Bravo Media Partners with Crunch to Create Customized 'Step It Up & Dance' Fitness Class
The class will be offered in Crunch locations nationwide and will follow the dance styles featured in each week's episode.

[04/07/08 - 03:13 PM]
TNT Gives Fans of the Closer a Sneak Peek as Writers Work on New Season
The segments, which will be posted on the site today, April 7, feature exclusive footage of the writers' room, where THE CLOSER's staff of writers and producers hash out story ideas.

[04/07/08 - 03:02 PM]
FOX Summer Schedule Heats Up with All-New Episodes
Updated lineup shelves "When Women Rule the World," sends "Moment of Truth" to Tuesdays and "5th Grader" back to Thursdays.

[04/07/08 - 02:46 PM]
NBC Universal Statement Regarding "Project Runway"
"NBC Universal regrettably had no alternative but to bring legal action to enforce its rights to this program," the company said in a statement.

[04/07/08 - 02:09 PM]
Jodi Roth Promoted to Senior Vice President, Specials, CBS Entertainment
Roth joined CBS in July 2000 as Director, Specials and was upped to Vice President in 2003.

[04/07/08 - 01:09 PM]
'Project Runway' Hits the Catwalk and Struts Over to Lifetime in November '08
"Lifetime and I will definitely 'make it work' together. I am very excited to be part of the Lifetime family," Tim Gunn said.

[04/07/08 - 01:06 PM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, April 6, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 6.

[04/07/08 - 12:50 PM]
VH1 Is in Search of America's 'Numero Uno Telenovela Star'
Plus: VH1.com will sneak peek episode one beginning Tuesday, April 8 - five days before the series' on-air premiere.

[04/07/08 - 12:09 PM]
Scott Baio, Samuel Page and Taylor Cole Star in Spike Original Movie 'Finish Line' Premiering Monday, April 21 at 9 PM
The film revolves around "a stock car driver whose desperate need for money leads him to unknowingly work for an arms dealer, putting himself and those close to him in danger."

[04/07/08 - 10:49 AM]
'Unsolved Mysteries' Gets a New Look on Spike TV
The new collection of 175 re-edited episodes will be hosted by actor Dennis Farina.

[04/07/08 - 10:48 AM]
Al Bundy Finally Finds His Ideal TV Home at Spike TV
The five year deal, which includes access to all 259 episodes, begins in September.

[04/07/08 - 10:47 AM]
May the Force Be with You in This Special 'Star Wars' Themed "Winner Take All" 'Deal Or No Deal' Episode Monday, April 28
Guest supporters cheering on the contestants include Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Chewbacca and R2D2, and in a surprise twist, Darth Vader fills in as the villainous Banker.

[04/07/08 - 10:44 AM]
Popular Past and Present NBC Comedy Stars from Hit Shows Like "The Office," "30 Rock," "Mad About You" and "Cheers" Join NBC's "Last Comic Standing" as Talent Scouts When the Hit Summer Series Joins Thursday's Comedy Night Line-Up on May 22 (9:30-11:00 P.M. Et)
Among this year's talent scouts: Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery from "The Office."

[04/07/08 - 10:42 AM]
Lifetime Networks Announces the 2008 Every Woman's Film Competition Presented by Lifetime Movie Network
The Every Woman's Film Competition entrants will produce short films three to five minutes in length to be judged by a "who's who" of women in Hollywood.

[04/07/08 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: Monday, April 7
Updates include: James Burrows, Bharat Nalluri and Gary Fleder to helm pilots; Rosie Perez stops at "Exit 19" for CBS; and even more casting news!

[04/04/08 - 04:31 PM]
Bravo's 'Make Me a Supermodel' Finale Hits Series High Attracting More Than 1.3 Million Viewers and Posts Double Digit Increases Across All Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for Thursday, April 3.

[04/04/08 - 03:01 PM]
Catch Up on Your Favorite ABC Series with "Start Fresh: Quickies" on ABC.com
Recaps are available for "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty."

[04/04/08 - 01:17 PM]
Who Will Bret Michaels' Choose as His 'Rock of Love'?
Plus: VH1 spins the numbers for the series to date.

[04/04/08 - 01:05 PM]
CBS's Return to All First-Run Thursday Dominates the Night in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, April 3.

[04/04/08 - 12:08 AM]
FOX Has 'Hank'-Ering for 13th Season of "King of the Hill"
The series received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in 1999.

[04/04/08 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: Friday, April 4
Updates include: Al Gough and Miles Millar exit the CW's "Smallville"; Sony takes in force majeured writers; and Matthew Lillard to star opposite Geena Davis in CBS's "Exit 19."

[04/03/08 - 06:27 PM]
A&E Original Two-Night Television Event "The Andromeda Strain" Premieres Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27 from 9-11 PM ET/PT
Among the cast: Benjamin Bratt, Eric McCormack, Ricky Schroder, Andre Braugher, Christa Miller, Daniel Dae Kim and Viola Davis.

[04/03/08 - 05:04 PM]
Have Another Round on MTV... "A Shot at Love 2 with Tila Tequila" Season 2 Premieres April 22 at 10pm ET/PT
Plus: fans can tune in to "A Shot At Love 2: The Hangover" Aftershow every Tuesday at 11pm ET/PT for a 30-minute recap on all the drama and emotion from that night's show.

[04/03/08 - 05:03 PM]
MTV's Made Returns with Special Back to Back Episodes Where Only One Subject Will Succeed
To celebrate nine seasons on the air, MADE is embarking on new territory with a "two-hour special" that will include "Made: Ballet Dancer" and "Made: Tap Dancer."

[04/03/08 - 05:02 PM]
Lights, Camera, "The Real World" MTV Doubles the Fights, the Hookups and the Tears with One-Hour Episodes of "The Real World: Hollywood" Beginning Wednesday, April 16
Plus: In a series of firsts, "The Real World: Hollywood" will expand to one-hour episodes to feature more hijinks and drama for 13 weeks only.

[04/03/08 - 05:01 PM]
CMT Crossroads: Maroon 5 and Sara Evans Blend Pop and Country
In the one-hour episode, Maroon 5 and Sara Evans sing some of Evans' hits including "I Could Not Ask For More" and "Some Things Never Change."







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[09/18/24 - 01:01 PM]
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Jean Smart, Nate Bargatze, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton and John Mulaney are among the first wave of hosts.

[09/18/24 - 12:43 PM]
Tune-In on Wednesday, October 9 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel for the Season Premiere of "Expedition Unknown"
In the two-part season premiere, Josh Gates travels to the ancient city of Petra, Jordan to learn how a mysterious desert civilization created one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

[09/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[09/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[09/18/24 - 10:09 AM]
New Documentary "Family Secrets: The Disappearance Of Alissa Turney" Premieres on Oxygen True Crime Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
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[09/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Sets Marquee Sponsorships for CW Sports Fall Programming Including ACC Football, Pac-12 Football and NASCAR Xfinity Series
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[09/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
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The modern immigrant comedy meets "whodunit" investigation stars Naveen Andrews, Sindhu Vee, Megan Hilty, and Ethan Suplee.

[09/18/24 - 09:14 AM]
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[09/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[09/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[09/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[09/18/24 - 08:31 AM]
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The hit reality show that has become a culturally defining series and inspires a nation to dream bigger, has amassed an amazing $11 billion in retail sales from deals offered in the Tank.

[09/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Peak Screaming Collection Reborn for Spooky Season
The popular collection expands each year and features more genre-defining hits and classics than ever before, with over 450 new originals, fan-favorite horror movies and iconic Halloween episodes from beloved series.

[09/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The final comedy special of her historic career, Ellen gets personal and reveals what she's been doing since being "kicked out of show business."

[09/18/24 - 07:01 AM]
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