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[05/21/09 - 04:49 PM]
FOX Rocks Itunes Charts
Topping both the iTunes Songs and Ringtones chart is the cast of GLEE's performance of "Don't Stop Believin'."

[05/21/09 - 03:28 PM]
The CW 2009/2010 Preview: Upfront Trailers
Watch trailers for all of The CW's new series!

[05/21/09 - 02:54 PM]
ABC 2009 May Sweep / TV Season Ratings
ABC spins the numbers for the May sweeps period as well as the season to date.

[05/21/09 - 02:33 PM]
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life - U.S. Premiere on BBC America
Also airing in the three-hour BBC Earth block are two channel premieres of Attenborough's previous shows.

[05/21/09 - 02:17 PM]
Gordon Ramsay's F Word - Back with a U.S. Premiere Season
The new season kicks off Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/21/09 - 01:38 PM]
VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Documentaries and Specials for Summer 2009
Newcomers include "The Great Debate," "The T.O. Show" and "Megan Wants a Millionaire."

[05/21/09 - 12:58 PM]
CBS Television Studios to Supply 27 Shows for Broadcast and Cable Networks in 2009-2010 Season
The lineup includes 19 series returning from last season.

[05/21/09 - 12:56 PM]
Cartoon Network Gets Real
The cable channel will roll out four new live-action reality series starting Wednesday, June 17.

[05/21/09 - 12:41 PM]
'30 Rock' Star and Tony-Award Winner Jane Krakowski to Narrate NBC Special "TV's 50 Funniest Phrases" Presented by the Paley Center for Media
The two-hour special airs Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/21/09 - 12:23 PM]
Unsuspecting Women Get the Surprise of a Lifetime on Discovery Health's "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant"
The 10-part series launches Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/21/09 - 11:34 AM]
Brendan Gleeson and Janet Mcteer Star in the HBO Films Drama Into the Storm, Debuting May 31
Len Cariou, James D'Arcy and Iain Glen also star in the project, from director Thaddeus O'Sullivan and writer Hugh Whitemore.

[05/21/09 - 10:33 AM]
Exclusive: "'Til Death" Gets Summer Run as FOX Hones in Fall Premieres
The new seasons of "House" and "Lie to Me" are tentatively set for Monday, September 21 with "Bones" and "Fringe" back on Thursday, September 17.

[05/21/09 - 10:31 AM]
MyNetworkTV Adds "Jail," "Street Patrol" to Summer Slate
The Tuesday mainstays will both offer up first-run installments for a few weeks beginning in July.

[05/21/09 - 10:29 AM]
MTV Books Summer Trio
New seasons of "Paris Hilton's My New BFF," "America's Best Dance Crew" and "The Real World" are on tap in the coming months.

[05/21/09 - 09:56 AM]
Spike TV Announces the Year's Biggest Boys Night Out for Star-Studded 2009 'Guys Choice'
The broadcast to honor Sacha Baron Cohen ("Funniest M.F."), Halle Berry ("Decade Of Hotness Award") and Judd Apatow ("Mankind Award").

[05/21/09 - 05:59 AM]
The CW Announces Schedule for 2009-2010 Season
It's here: The CW announces its 2009-10 season plans!

[05/20/09 - 10:09 PM]
Kris Allen Is Crowned the "American Idol"
FOX details this season's winner of "American Idol."

[05/20/09 - 04:22 PM]
A First Look: The CW's New Fall Series
The CW has released photos from its three new fall dramas set to be unveiled at its upfront presentation tomorrow.

[05/20/09 - 03:49 PM]
America Is Glued to Deadliest Catch - Number One for Six Straight Weeks
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 19.

[05/20/09 - 02:55 PM]
Nuggets/Lakers Game 1 - ESPN's Most-Viewed Basketball Telecast Ever
ESPN spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 19.

[05/20/09 - 01:41 PM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: Cbs
Updates include: "Flashpoint" to return; Dee Johnson joins "The Good Wife"; and "Miami Trauma" to recast a lead role.

[05/20/09 - 01:08 PM]
CBS 2009/2010 Preview: Upfront Trailers
Watch trailers for all of CBS's new series!

[05/20/09 - 10:10 AM]
ABC Finishes a Strong No. 2 to FOX on the Final Tuesday of the Season in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 19.

[05/20/09 - 10:05 AM]
CBS Wins the 2008-2009 Television Season in Viewers and Places First in Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the May sweeps period and the season to date.

[05/20/09 - 08:57 AM]
Fans to Get First Look at Summer Blockbusters 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' and 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' During the '2009 MTV Movie Awards'
Plus: actor Shia LaBeouf is also confirmed to present a popcorn statue.

[05/20/09 - 07:03 AM]
Tnt, TBS and TruTV Showcase Upcoming Series and Unveil Impressive Development Slate at 2009 Upfront
The slate includes projects in development from industry giants Steven Spielberg and Steven Bochco and box-office star Kevin James.

[05/20/09 - 06:57 AM]
CBS Announces 2009-2010 Primetime Schedule
It's here: CBS announces its 2009-10 season plans!

[05/19/09 - 06:15 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 19
Updates include: Twentieth Television clears "The Unit's" off-network run on stations covering 56% of the country.

[05/19/09 - 03:34 PM]
The CW Nixes Bubble Series
Comedies "Everybody Hates Chris" and "The Game" as well as dramas "Privileged" and "Reaper" won't be back next season.

[05/19/09 - 02:21 PM]
Animal Planet's 'River Monsters' Hooks Record Viewership to Become Best-Performing Series in Network History
Plus: season two will go into production this summer, with a projected launch date in the spring of 2010.

[05/19/09 - 01:57 PM]
Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures Continues the Hunt for Spirits at Haunted Locations
The new season of the series launches Friday, June 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/19/09 - 12:54 PM]
The Futon's Upfront Notes: ABC & Nbc
Updates include: the "Earl," "Medium" cancellation fallout begins; "Surviving Suburbia" still alive; and ABC eyes additional midseason options.

[05/19/09 - 12:44 PM]
MsNBC's "Lockup" Premieres 12 Brand New Episodes - Starting May 25
In the first six episodes, MSNBC cameras go inside Indiana State Penitentiary, a maximum-security adult prison.

[05/19/09 - 12:43 PM]
Chiller Unveils Programming Slate for June 2009
The month's offerings include U.K. imports "Spine Chillers" and "Strange," both in their original formats.

[05/19/09 - 12:42 PM]
48 Hours Mystery Was the Night's #1 Program in Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54 on Saturday, May 16
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, May 16.

[05/19/09 - 12:40 PM]
CBS Wins Its 11th Consecutive Week in Viewers, the Final Full Week of the 2008-2009 Television Season
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 11-17.

[05/19/09 - 12:37 PM]
ABC Finishes No. 2 for the Week in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 11-17.

[05/19/09 - 12:36 PM]
Cbs, CW Set Returning, Freshman Classes
The Eye renews "Cold Case," "NUMB3RS," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Rules of Engagement" and "Gary Unmarried" while The CW orders "Melrose Place," "Vampire Diaries" and "Beautiful Life."

[05/19/09 - 12:10 PM]
ABC 2009/2010 Preview: Upfront Trailers
Watch trailers for all of ABC's new series!

[05/19/09 - 12:09 PM]
CBS and NFL Reach Agreement on Two-Year Extension of Broadcast Rights to the American Football Conference Through 2013-14 Season
The two-year extension agreement runs includes Super Bowl XLVII in the first year of the new agreement.

[05/19/09 - 12:08 PM]
Season Finales Lead CBS to a Demo Win on the Final Monday of the Season
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, May 18.

[05/19/09 - 12:02 PM]
'Biggest Loser' Finale Paces NBC's Primetime Week of May 11-17
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 11-17.

[05/19/09 - 10:06 AM]
Lifetime Television Picks Up Sherri Shepherd Comedy
The program, to be produced in New York by Lifetime Studios, marks the first comedy series ever to be wholly owned by Lifetime.

[05/19/09 - 09:38 AM]
Season Two of the A&E Hit Scripted Drama "The Cleaner" Premieres on Tuesday, June 23 at 10pm ET/PT
Mia Kirshner, Rebecca Gayheart, Shirley Jones, Christine Lahti and Lori Petty are among the guest stars set for the new season.

[05/19/09 - 09:24 AM]
BET Announces New Reality Show Spin Off Frankie & Neffe
The series, due on August 25, chronicles the lives of the mother and sister of R&B singer Keyshia Cole.

[05/19/09 - 09:16 AM]
Oxygen Introduces Nearly 3,000 Lbs of Shaking and Rattling Rolls with 'Dance Your Ass Off: The Weight Is Over' Casting Special Premiering Tuesday, June 16 at 11pm ET/PT
The 10 one-hour episode series launches on Monday, June 29th at 10PM ET/PT with a "plus-sized" 90-minute premiere.

[05/19/09 - 08:40 AM]
Unit Out at Cbs, "House Rules" Staffing
CBS has pulled the plug on its Sunday drama "The Unit."

[05/19/09 - 08:00 AM]
NBC Announces 2009-2010 Primetime Schedule Bolstered by More Original Programming Than Ever Before
It's here: NBC announces its 2009-10 season plans!

[05/19/09 - 07:31 AM]
NBC Renews Popular Action-Comedy 'Chuck' for the 2009-2010 Season with Subway as Major Sponsor
"This innovative partnership is a perfect example of the effectiveness of the NBC Infront," said the network's Ben Silverman.

[05/19/09 - 06:01 AM]
MylifetimE.com to Feature Exclusive Webisodes Highlighting Real-Life Army Homecomings as Network Gears Up for June 7 Premiere of Cable's Top-Rated Women's Drama Series 'Army Wives'
Each tribute was shot on location at the Fort Hood U.S. Army base in Texas and features wives whose husbands have been deployed for 15 months in Iraq.







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Nova "Return to the Moon" Chronicles NASA's High-Stakes Artemis Program with New Footage from the Current Mission
The film follows NASA's Artemis missions to bring astronauts back to the Moon, including the latest footage from the Artemis II mission that is currently underway.

[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
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Hosted by Ted Allen, the eight-episode series strands 12 elite chefs on a remote island, where survival skills are just as critical as culinary talent.

[04/07/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for Original Limited Series "Half Man," Debuting April 23
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[04/07/26 - 07:31 AM]
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[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets May Premiere Date for "We Are Jeni," A Powerful Story of Survival and an Epic Fight for Justice
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[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter" Returns for Season Two on August 28
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[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
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[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Rick and Morty" - Season 9 Official Trailer - Adult Swim
The new season premieres May 24 at 11:00/10:00c on Adult Swim.

[04/07/26 - 06:29 AM]
Production Begins on "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," A Defining Lifestyle Original Series for Great American Media
Leaving behind the Louisiana bayous that made them household names, Jep and Jessica are planting deeper roots in Texas - creating a gathering place designed to foster connection, craftsmanship, and meaningful living.

[04/07/26 - 01:31 AM]
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Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky step into a gritty tale of family, ambition and rivalry.

[04/07/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: Poland" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this unique dating experiment, Polish singles date, fall in love and get engaged before ever meeting in person. Will their spark survive the reveal?

[04/06/26 - 05:42 PM]
FOX's "Memory of a Killer" Renewed for Season Two
"Memory of a Killer" series premiere is now broadcast's highest-rated drama telecast this season and FOX's most-streamed series to date.

[04/06/26 - 04:27 PM]
Shaquille O'Neal & TNT Sports to Launch Dunkman, the World's First Professional Dunk League
The inaugural season will feature 24 of the best dunkers competing live in a brand-new league format.

[04/06/26 - 03:15 PM]
Queen Latifah to Host the "52nd American Music Awards" Live Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS
Queen Latifah has a longstanding history with the AMAs, previously serving as a co-host in 1995 and delivering memorable performances in the years since.

[04/06/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Salish & Jordan Matter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow daughter-and-dad duo Salish and Jordan through a series of wild setups and extreme challenges in this remix of classic Matter family moments.