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[01/25/10 - 06:43 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 25
Updates include: "How I Met Your Mother" gets sixth season; ABC, CBS add comedy pilots; and Joanna Garcia to topline Shana Goldberg-Meehan's comedy for ABC.

[01/25/10 - 04:11 PM]
MTV's "16 and Pregnant" Documents the Challenges of Teen Pregnancy in Second Season Premiering February 16th at 10pm ET/PT
Additionally, MTV will air the 90-minute "Teen Mom" finale on Tuesday, January 26 followed by two specials on February 2 and 9.

[01/25/10 - 04:10 PM]
'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief' Draws 83 Million Television Viewers in the United States
The telethon has now raised more than $61 million in donations from the general public to date.

[01/25/10 - 02:58 PM]
FOX Sports Caps Off Record-Setting NFL Season with Most-Watched Conference Championship Game in Almost 30 Years
FOX spins the numbers for Sunday, January 24.

[01/25/10 - 01:50 PM]
CBS Television Distribution Names John Terenzio as Executive Producer of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace
The strip is currently sold in 90% of the country as back-to-back half-hours and is targeted for a fall 2010 debut.

[01/25/10 - 01:42 PM]
Lifetime's the Pregnancy Pact Becomes Ad-Supported Cable's Number One Rated Movie Among Women 18-34 in Over 10 Years
Lifetime spins the numbers for Saturday, January 23.

[01/25/10 - 01:31 PM]
Everybody Loves RaymonD... and TV Land Is No Exception!
The show's off-network run begins Thursday, March 18 on the cable channel.

[01/25/10 - 10:31 AM]
Jimmy Kimmel Live Celebrates Eighth Season on Abc
Harrison Ford, Kristen Bell and Silversun Pickups will be Jimmy's guests on Tuesday's season opener.

[01/25/10 - 10:22 AM]
CBS's Emmy Award-Winning Reality Franchises to Return in 2010-2011
"Survivor" is a go for seasons 21 and 22, while "The Amazing Race" is due back for season 17.

[01/25/10 - 09:31 AM]
ABC Stands as Sunday's No. 1 Non-Sports Net in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday January 24.

[01/25/10 - 09:10 AM]
America's Ultimate Home Cooks Face-Off on Food Network
"Ultimate Recipe Showdown," hosted by Guy Fieri, returns Sunday, March 14 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/25/10 - 08:53 AM]
Too Much to Pack Into One Hour, the Queens of Logo's Hit, 'Rupaul's Drag Race' Let It All Hang Out on the New Companion Series 'Rupaul's Drag Race: Untucked!'
"RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!" premieres Monday, February 1 at 10:00/9:00c following the parent series.

[01/25/10 - 08:39 AM]
Saturday Night Live Joins in the Olympic Excitement with "Snl Presents: Sports All-Stars," a Two-Hour Special on Sunday, January 31 from 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET on Nbc
The two hour special will be hosted by Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte in character as "ESPN Classic Commentators," "Pete Twinkle" and "Greg Stink."

[01/25/10 - 08:03 AM]
Interview: "La La Land" Star Marc Wootton

[01/25/10 - 08:02 AM]
Interview: "Fantasia for Real" Star Fantasia Barrino

[01/25/10 - 06:35 AM]
Catch the Fanfare of FOX February
FOX details its February sweeps programming highlights (SPOILERS!).

[01/23/10 - 09:13 AM]
ABC's 20/20 Is #1 at 10pm on Friday
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, January 22.

[01/22/10 - 06:54 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 22
Updates include: FOX adds four pilots; NBC orders two of its own; and Mark Pellegrino, Titus Welliver to return to ABC's "Lost."

[01/22/10 - 05:16 PM]
FOX Moves Up "Past Life" Launch
The midseason drama will now launch Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c following "American Idol."

[01/22/10 - 05:14 PM]
Comedy Central March Programming Highlights
Season 14 of "South Park," due on Wednesday, March 17, will lead into newcomer "Ugly Americans."

[01/22/10 - 01:21 PM]
NBC Late-Night Results for the Week of JaN. 11-15
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 11-15.

[01/22/10 - 12:38 PM]
'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief' Supported by Greatest Digital Distribution and Support of Any Televised Fundraising Event in History
iTunes(R), YouTube, Hulu, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Yahoo!, AOL and Microsoft are among the platforms assisting with the event.

[01/22/10 - 12:10 PM]
Nightline Bests "The Tonight Show" for 30th Consecutive Week in Total Viewers
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 11-15.

[01/22/10 - 09:59 AM]
CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" Delivers Largest Audience Since Premiere Week
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 11-15.

[01/22/10 - 09:51 AM]
Rebroadcasts of "The Big Bang Theory" Top the Competitions First-Run Comedies
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, January 21.

[01/22/10 - 09:15 AM]
'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief' Announces Superstar Lineup of Operators Standing By
More than 100 of the biggest names in film, television, and music will be working the phones and taking donations from Los Angeles during tonight's broadcast.

[01/22/10 - 08:55 AM]
Christina Applegate, Simon Baker, Benjamin Bratt, Morgan Freeman and Kate Hudson Will Present at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Diane Kruger, Helen Mirren, Mo'Nique, Gabourey Sidibe and Christoph Waltz are also set to present during tomorrow's ceremony.

[01/22/10 - 08:42 AM]
ABC Wins 3rd Straight Thursday in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 21.

[01/22/10 - 08:41 AM]
BBC America Has the Exclusive U.S. Premiere on the British Academy Film Awards
The special airs Sunday, February 21 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/22/10 - 08:00 AM]
Interview: "Ax Men" Executive Producer Michael Stiller

[01/22/10 - 07:18 AM]
Snl Returns with Back-To-Back Shows
Jon Hamm and Michael Bublé are set for January 30 while Ashton Kutcher and Them Crooked Vultures are booked for February 6.

[01/22/10 - 05:24 AM]
Clinton Kelly to Host 'Miss America: Behind the Curtain' on Tlc
Clinton also returns as special correspondent to the MISS AMERICA PAGEANT when it airs Saturday, January 30.

[01/21/10 - 06:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 21
Updates include: ABC greenlights two pilots; Madchen Amick to recur on "CSI: NY"; and Rob Lowe to depart ABC's "Brothers & Sisters."

[01/21/10 - 02:49 PM]
High School Reunion Posts Double-Digit Jumps Over Last Week's Season Premiere
TV Land spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 20.

[01/21/10 - 02:47 PM]
Food Network, HGTV Return to Cablevision
"We'd like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we worked with Scripps to reach an agreement that is fair," said John Bickham.

[01/21/10 - 02:32 PM]
USA Premieres White Collar on Tuesday Nights to Record Demos and a Younger Audience
USA spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 19.

[01/21/10 - 02:27 PM]
Showtime Sports(R) Announces 'Inside Nascar' Talent: Chris Myers, Randy Pemberton, Brad Daugherty, Michael Waltrip
The series will launch Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/21/10 - 02:02 PM]
Tell All the PeoplE... the Music of Legendary Rock Group the Doors Will Play Exclusively Throughout the Episode of "Cold Case" on Sunday, FeB. 21
The featured songs will be "Light My Fire," "Waiting for the Sun," "Love Her Madly," "Wild Child," "Riders on the Storm," "Moonlight Drive" and "People Are Strange."

[01/21/10 - 01:18 PM]
TNT Aggressively Expands Original Programming Slate by Greenlighting Three New Original Series
TNT has ordered 10 episodes of each of the series, with plans to have DELTA BLUES and RIZZOLI & ISLES premiere in 2010 and the untitled alien-invasion series debut in 2011.

[01/21/10 - 12:04 PM]
Multi-Talented Actor, Comedian, Radio Personality and Best-Selling Author Steve Harvey Named New Host of "Family Feud"
The long-running game show begins its 12th season this fall.

[01/21/10 - 11:14 AM]
Kimora Lee Simmons Is Back for a New Season of "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" Premiering March 21 on the Style Network
Plus: look for "Kimora's Home Movies: Baby Kenzo's Birth," a stand-alone special, on Sunday, February 14 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/21/10 - 11:08 AM]
Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Delivers Series' Highest Rated Premiere Ever
Bravo spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 19.

[01/21/10 - 11:04 AM]
A&E Network and Bio Channel Present "Private Sessions: Songs for Haiti" Sunday, January 24 from 8-10am ET/PT
Host Lynn Hoffman will revisit the series' best performances highlighted by new messages from guests Barry Manilow, Dee Snider, Annie Lenox and more.

[01/21/10 - 11:03 AM]
FOX Reality Channel's Most Successful Original Franchise Solitary Returns with an All New Season of Solitary V4.0
The cable channel confirms the show's return date as Saturday, January 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/21/10 - 10:09 AM]
Oxygen Takes Hit Series "Bad Girls Club" to Miami for Fifth Season
The series is "currently casting for the new season and looking for some local flavor, holding a casting call in Miami, Saturday, January 23."

[01/21/10 - 09:20 AM]
'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief' Adds New Musical Performances and Celebrity Participants to Superstar Lineup
Newly added performers are Beyonce in London, Madonna in New York City, and Haitian artist Emeline Michel in Los Angeles.

[01/21/10 - 09:20 AM]
Criminals Minds Posts Largest Audience and Highest Key Demo Ratings Since Its Season Premiere
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 20.

[01/21/10 - 09:10 AM]
Modern Family and Cougar Town Post Best Results Since September
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 20.

[01/21/10 - 08:35 AM]
BBC America to Broadcast Live Six Nations Rugby Championship
BBC AMERICA's first match will be from London, where England faces off against Wales, on Saturday, February 6.

[01/21/10 - 08:32 AM]
NBC Announces That Jay Leno Will Return to Host 'The Tonight Show' from 11:35 P.M.-12:35 A.M. (ET) Beginning March 1
Plus: "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" will continue to be broadcast from 12:35-1:35 a.m. (ET).







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[12/05/25 - 03:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers
"Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, hitting nine-week highs in both measures.

[12/05/25 - 03:30 PM]
In Anticipation of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," ABC News to Premiere Two New Specials This December
First up: "Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Friday, December 12 on ABC.

[12/05/25 - 02:05 PM]
ESPN Networks Deliver Best College Football Regular Season Since 2011; "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Scores Most-Watched Season Ever
ESPN networks aired the most-watched game in 34 of 42 key Saturday windows, including seven of 14 noon windows, 13 of 14 late afternoon windows and all 14 prime windows.

[12/05/25 - 12:35 PM]
2025 CFB Viewership Surges on FOX & FS1
The 2025 regular season wrapped with big numbers for "Big Noon Saturday," "Big Noon Kickoff" and more - including year-over-year gains across the board.

[12/05/25 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Premiere Week Episodes Post Gains and Lead In Live Plus 35-Day Multiplatform Viewership
"Tracker" delivered 17.3 million viewers, up +6% versus its year-ago premiere.

[12/05/25 - 10:05 AM]
"Landman" Booms Into a Third Season Renewal and Breaks Viewing Records on Paramount+
The second season is set to be a top three series among all original content the week of November 17 and a top two series for the week of November 24 according to Nielsen preliminary data.

[12/05/25 - 09:45 AM]
Video: "Taylor" - A CW Documentary Special - Trailer
The special - airing Saturday, December 13 - explores the global phenomenon of Taylor Swift and digs deep across the musician's 20-year career, a period that has seen her transcend the realm of pop star to become a cultural icon like no other.

[12/05/25 - 08:45 AM]
ESPN Delivered Most-Watched Women's College Volleyball Season on Record
Said coverage averaged 190,000 viewers, up 36% from the 2024 season.

[12/05/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Monkeypaw Productions' "Him" Beginning December 19
The film stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies and more.

[12/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "Vera's Holiday Flop," Premieres Thursday, December 18
The film stars Charity Jordan, Terri J. Vaughn, Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL, and Saycon Sengbloh.

[12/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Academy Award Winner Cillian Murphy Returns as the Legendary Gypsy Gangster Tommy Shelby in "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man"
In select theaters March 6 and on Netflix March 20.

[12/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Comedy "Platonic" Lands Season Three Renewal
"Platonic" follows a platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift.

[12/05/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Time Flies" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of prison and low on options, two women run a fumigation business - until a shady client pulls them back into the life they fought to escape.

[12/05/25 - 04:01 AM]
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This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix's innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros.' century-long legacy of world-class storytelling.

[12/05/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Unveils the First Look for "Land of Sin" - Premiering on January 2, 2026
Set in the Scanian countryside, this five-part series follows the investigation of a young teenager who is found dead on the Bjäre peninsula.