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[08/27/08 - 04:04 PM]
Secret Life Is Tuesday's No. 1 Cable's Telecast in Target Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 26.

[08/27/08 - 03:49 PM]
ABC Family's "Greek" Sets Records in Its Sophomore Premiere
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 26.

[08/27/08 - 03:38 PM]
Oxygen's Janice Dickinson Kicks Off Fourth Season with Its Most Watched Season Premiere Ever
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 26.

[08/27/08 - 02:50 PM]
BET's 'Comic View: One Mic Stand' Offers a New Flavor to an Old Favorite
Kevin Hart hosts the series, which premieres Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/27/08 - 02:31 PM]
CBS Announces 18 Castaways to Compete on "Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden"
Host Jeff Probst adds, "Shooting in HD is like adding another character to the show. The detail is so sharp you can't help but feel as though you are experiencing the adventure yourself."

[08/27/08 - 02:22 PM]
Hole in the Wall Takes an Early Jump with Special Previews Sunday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 9, on Fox
The series will then have its one-hour series premiere Thursday, September 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

[08/27/08 - 01:20 PM]
NBC's "Saturday Night Live" Returns on September 13 with Olympic Phenomenon Michael Phelps & Musical Guest Lil Wayne
The "SNL" season premiere kicks off four live shows in a row.

[08/27/08 - 01:15 PM]
Kimbo Slice, Ken Shamrock, Jake Shields, Paul Daley and Gina Carano Among Mma Superstars Entering the Cage for "CBS Elitexc Saturday Night Fights," Saturday, OcT. 4 on the CBS Television Network
The four-fight broadcast will feature two main events: Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock and Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley.

[08/27/08 - 01:14 PM]
ABC Brings Emmy-Nominated "Pushing Daisies" to Your Hometown
Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City will all be visited by the "interactive experience."

[08/27/08 - 01:13 PM]
Here Come the Newlyweds - Again!
ABC renews the series for a second season of eight episodes.

[08/27/08 - 01:12 PM]
ABC and People Team Up for Primetime Special "Half Their Size: The People Magazine Weight Loss Challenge," Airing Tuesday, September 30 on Abc
The one-hour special will follow "eight residents from Mississippi, the nation's most overweight state, on an emotional journey to lose weight and overcome adversity."

[08/27/08 - 01:11 PM]
ABC Takes the Highly-Anticipated "Opportunity Knocks" Family Game Show on a Block Party Mobile Tour Across the Country
From September 2 through September 15, the "Opportunity Knocks" Block Party Mobile Tour will visit 14 U.S. cities.

[08/27/08 - 01:09 PM]
Second Set of Presenters Announced for "The 60th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards," Airing Sunday, September 21, on ABC
America Ferrera, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hayden Panettiere and Vanessa Williams all tapped while "CSI's" William Petersen and Laurence Fishburne will present together.

[08/27/08 - 11:51 AM]
America Chooses Inspirational Singer Donald Braswell as the 'America's Got Talent' 'Wildcard' Act Rounding Out the 'Top 40'
The million-dollar winner will be announced during the live finale on Wednesday, October 1 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/27/08 - 11:37 AM]
Oscar(R) Winner Cuba Gooding JR. to Star in TNT Original Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, a Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentation(R) Movie
The movie, based on Carson's inspirational memoir, will "trace his journey from frustrated inner-city kid to director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital."

[08/27/08 - 10:16 AM]
Jesse James Takes on Death-Defying Challenges Each Week in Spike TV's "Jesse James Is a Dead Man"
10 weekly one-hour episodes are due starting in February.

[08/27/08 - 10:06 AM]
Emmy- and Tony-Winning Actress Blythe Danner to Guest Star on NBC's 'Medium,' with Emmy-Winning Patricia Arquette, as the Mother of Missing Nurse with a Chronically-Ill Step-Daughter
Danner will play Sarah Leaming, "a local councilman's wife and mother to a missing private nurse, whose extraordinary dedication to her chronically-ill step-daughter's care led to some unconventional measures."

[08/26/08 - 06:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 26
Updates include: The CW's "Surviving Suburbia" rounds out its cast; a pair join Valerie Bertinelli at TBS; and Jill Flint signs on to USA's "Royal Pains."

[08/26/08 - 02:49 PM]
Charles Latibeaudiere and Evan Rosenblum Named Co-Executive Producers of Tmz
The pair will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the entertainment newsmagazine, leading to its second season launch on September 8.

[08/26/08 - 02:47 PM]
Beijing Olympics Set Record as Most-Viewed Event in U.S. TV History with 214 Million Viewers
NBC Universal spins the numbers for its Olympics coverage.

[08/26/08 - 02:46 PM]
NBC Dominates the Primetime Week, with the Beijing Olympics Scoring as the Most Viewed Event in U.S. TV History
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 18-24.

[08/26/08 - 02:45 PM]
Jane Seymour's "Dear Prudence" Ranks as Highest-Rated Cable Movie of the Day for Hallmark Channel
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, August 23.

[08/26/08 - 02:44 PM]
Disney Channel Ratings Highlights (Week of 8/18)
The Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of August 18-24.

[08/26/08 - 02:42 PM]
CBS Takes Silver with the Top 14 Non-Olympic Programs of the Week
CBS spins the numbers for the week of August 18-24.

[08/26/08 - 02:41 PM]
The Next Finalist Is Eliminated from Competition But Remains in the Show as Part of the Chorus, on "High School Musical: Get in the Picture"
ABC details the latest "High School Musical: Get in the Picture" elimination.

[08/26/08 - 11:15 AM]
BET Opens the Door to Scripted Programming with the Original Series 'Somebodies'
The series, due on September 9, is based on the feature film of the same name.

[08/26/08 - 10:29 AM]
ABC Announces Five New Series Pick-Ups
Newcomers include "Better Off Ted," "Castle," "Cupid," "Single With Parents" and "The Unusuals."

[08/26/08 - 09:40 AM]
Filming Begins for New Season of Torchwood
Upcoming guest stars include Peter Capaldi, Paul Copely and Liz May Brice.

[08/26/08 - 09:17 AM]
Megalyn Echikunwoke Joins "Csi: Miami" as a Series Regular
"She brings savvy and humor to her role of Dr. Tara Price, a young medical examiner whose methods are on the cutting edge of technology," said executive producer Ann Donahue.

[08/26/08 - 09:12 AM]
TBS Orders Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns from Debmar-Mercury
TBS has ordered 10 episodes of the new sitcom, which is slated to premiere in January 2009.

[08/26/08 - 06:11 AM]
TLC and Real Simple Premiere Series, 'Real SimplE. Real LifE.' with Host Kit Hoover
Kit Hoover hosts the 15-episode series, which premieres Saturday, October 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/26/08 - 06:00 AM]
Interview: "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" Star Janice Dickinson

[08/26/08 - 12:02 AM]
Interview: "America's Got Talent" Executive Producer Simon Cowell

[08/25/08 - 06:21 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 25
Updates include: Lifetime plans to "Blush" for makeup artists; Benjamin McKenzie signs on for NBC's "LAPD"; plus the usual mix of casting news.

[08/25/08 - 03:42 PM]
Beijing Games Show Significant Increases in Rating and Average Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 24.

[08/25/08 - 03:34 PM]
Mario Lopez to Host New Live Music Competition Series "MTV's Top Pop Group" Premiering Thursday, September 11
First up though: "MTV's Top Pop Group: The Casting Special" on Thursday, August 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/25/08 - 02:38 PM]
Humanitas Prize Announces New Finalists and Welcomes New President, New Venue and New Vision
"It is extremely gratifying to play a role in recognizing and honoring these Humanitas finalists," said incoming president John Wells.

[08/25/08 - 02:37 PM]
CBS Consumer Products Ushers in Return of 90210 with Launch of Global Merchandising Campaign
The new "90210" premieres September 2 at 8:00/7:00c on The CW.

[08/25/08 - 02:36 PM]
ABC News to Broadcast in High Definition from National Conventions Beginning Tonight, Monday, August 25
"World News," "Nightline," "20/20" and "Primetime" will go HD during the week of September 8.

[08/25/08 - 01:55 PM]
CBS Moves Premiere of "Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden" to Thursday, SepT. 25, 8:00-10:00 PM
The premiere was originally announced for Thursday, Sept. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[08/25/08 - 12:47 PM]
CTV Orders Second Season of Flashpoint
CBS has only committed to airing the show's first season thus far.

[08/25/08 - 11:10 AM]
TV Land Gets Its "Scrubs" on and Goes on Rounds During a Labor Day Marathon on Monday, September 1
"Scrubs" joins TV Land's line-up in its regularly scheduled timeslot of 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) from Monday to Friday beginning Tuesday, September 2.

[08/25/08 - 11:08 AM]
ESPN and Sec Reach Unprecedented 15-Year Agreement
The landmark deal - the longest national rights agreement in ESPN history - will result in ESPN entities carrying more than 5,500 SEC events.

[08/25/08 - 07:53 AM]
Lifetime Television Announces Expansion of Daytime Programming with Diverse Slate of New Unscripted Originals
The originals include the new series "Mom's Cooking" as well as two new weeklong special programming events, "Lisa Williams" and "Untitled Fat Friends Project."

[08/25/08 - 07:43 AM]
A&E Network Presents Intervention: After Treatment Premiering Monday, September 8 at 9pm ET/PT
The special features former addicts from the past four seasons as "they come together in an intimate Los Angeles studio for a candid discussion."

[08/25/08 - 06:11 AM]
In a Season of Surprises, Thirteen New Stars Will Shine as Dancing with the Stars Returns for Its Seventh Season
The new season's cast includes Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Brooke Burke, Rocco DiSprito, Maurice Greene, Kim Kardashian, Cloris Leachman, Cody Linley, Susan Lucci, Ted McGinley, Misty May-Treanor, Jeff Ross and Warren Sapp.

[08/25/08 - 06:10 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Songwriter Kara Dioguardi Joins Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson as Judge on "American Idol"
"We are turning the heat up on 'Idol' this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," said creator/executive producer Simon Fuller.

[08/25/08 - 06:09 AM]
Fringe and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Go to College with Innovative Season Premiere Simul-Streams Online at FOX.com
The "simul-streams" will be complemented with pre- and post-shows featuring behind-the-scenes footage and music videos, as well as cast and producer interviews.

[08/25/08 - 12:03 AM]
Interview: "America's Toughest Jobs" Executive Producer Thom Beers & Host Josh Temple

[08/24/08 - 02:23 PM]
Beijing Olympics Become Most-Viewed Event in U.S. TV History
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, August 23.







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[10/16/25 - 09:22 AM]
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[10/16/25 - 09:02 AM]
Apple and NBCUniversal Introduce the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle
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[10/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
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[10/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins" - Official Trailer - Available on Disney+ October 24
After the events of "Frozen," Anna and Elsa want to start fresh in Arendelle, and make the castle feel a bit more comfortable.

[10/16/25 - 08:33 AM]
"On Patrol: Live" on Reelz+ Streaming Service Now Available on Apple TV
The expanded availability for Reelz+ comes on the heels of the network celebrating its 300th episode of "On Patrol: Live."

[10/16/25 - 08:31 AM]
Anderson Silva Faces Chris Weidman in the Ring for a Historic Trilogy Showdown on Most Valuable Promotions "Jake vs. Tank" on Friday, November 14 from Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Live Globally Only on Netflix
"Jake vs. Tank" is the culmination of four years of callouts and a brewing rivalry between Jake "El Gallo de Dorado" Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis.

[10/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for "Come See Me in the Good Light"
The documentary is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership.

[10/16/25 - 07:31 AM]
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[10/16/25 - 07:31 AM]
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A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor - who might be a murderer.

[10/16/25 - 07:30 AM]
Prime Video Launches New Installment of "Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers" Featuring Minnesota Vikings All-Pro Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson
The new special arrives as anticipation begins to build for an exciting "Thursday Night Football" showdown between Jefferson's Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams on October 23.

[10/16/25 - 07:27 AM]
ESPN Names Shae Cornette as New Host of "First Take"
Cornette will make her official debut on Monday, November 3 after serving as a fill-in host for the signature morning debate show over the last several years.

[10/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Jingle Bell Heist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London's most notorious department store.

[10/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Reveals Trailer for Season Two of Comedy "Palm Royale"
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[10/16/25 - 06:03 AM]
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The award-winning original series is a fast-paced, cinematic look at the rise of a real-life visionary disruptor who turned bitter family feuds into a media empire that reshaped Nordic TV and influenced global players.

[10/16/25 - 06:01 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils Star-Studded College Basketball Studio Team
Legendary coach Bruce Pearl and college basketball icons Jalen Rose and Jamal Mashburn will join host Adam Lefkoe.