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[04/11/11 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 11
Updates include: CMT cancels "Working Class"; Cedric the Entertainer to star in potential "Hot in Cleveland" spin-off; and "Desperate Housewives" leads on track for season eight.

[04/11/11 - 03:26 PM]
"Merlin" Season Three Finale on Syfy Enchants Series High 1.87 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, April 8.

[04/11/11 - 02:14 PM]
Bravo Unveils Emerging Songwriters in New Music Competition Series "Platinum Hit" Premiering on Monday, May 30 at 10PM ET/PT
Jewel and Kara DioGuardi will be joined by guest judges Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Donna Summer, Jermaine Dupri, Taio Cruz and Ryan Tedder.

[04/11/11 - 01:28 PM]
TLC's "What Not to Wear" Returns for a 9th Season
The first of 26 new episodes is scheduled to premiere in August.

[04/11/11 - 12:18 PM]
Sundance Channel Adds Length to "All on the Line" Series Run
The network has greenlit a special ninth episode of the series to air on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/11/11 - 12:09 PM]
Cartoon Network Honors the Ultimate Teen Hero with "Ben 10 Week"
Beginning today, Cartoon Network will host a full week of "Ben 10" episodes and movies.

[04/11/11 - 11:59 AM]
"RichardCastle.net" Launches Today - Famous Mystery Writer Is Central Character for ABC's Hit Series "Castle"
The site "will be a living website that will be frequently updated with features, interviews and videos."

[04/11/11 - 11:49 AM]
ABC Claims the Week's Top 2 Scripted Series in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of March 21-27.

[04/11/11 - 11:02 AM]
Style's Highest-Rated Makeover Series Takes on New York City's Messiset Homes With A New Host, A New Crew and A New East Coast Attitude in "Clean House New York"
The 10-episode one-hour series will begin production in New York this May to air in October.

[04/11/11 - 10:48 AM]
Discovery to Present An Evening of Premieres, Including the Real Story Behind "The King's Speech"
Also due this Saturday, April 16: "Filthy Cities" and "Pompeii: Back from the Dead."

[04/11/11 - 10:44 AM]
Lifetime Original Movie "Justice for Natalee Holloway" to Premiere May 9, Followed by Sneak Peek of True-Life Series "Vanished with Beth Holloway"
The cable channel formally announces said dates, as previously reported.

[04/11/11 - 10:37 AM]
Giuliana and Bill Rancic's Intimate Journey Continues With Big Changes and New Beginnings in Season Four of The Style Network's Hit Reality Series "Giuliana & Bill"
Season four of "Giuliana & Bill" premieres in July on Style.

[04/11/11 - 10:29 AM]
HGTV to Honor One Lucky Mom With the Ultimate Mother's Day "Momcation" Getaway
In the spirit of the original series "House Hunters," one lucky mom and her family will evaluate three amazing properties and choose the place they want to stay for one week.

[04/11/11 - 10:20 AM]
NBC's Thursday Night Lineup to Feature Extended Episodes of "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation" on April 28
"The Office" will see Steve Carell off in an episode that night from 9:00-9:50 p.m. (ET).

[04/11/11 - 10:11 AM]
Video: CatchCon 2011 Takes Seattle by Storm in Anticipation of Tuesday's "Deadliest Catch" Premiere
Check out highlights from the third annual fan festival, which took place this past weekend.

[04/11/11 - 10:07 AM]
DirecTV to Launch HBO GO(R) and MAX GO(R), April 12th
"The addition of HBO GO and MAX GO is the next step in bringing quality video content to our customers anytime, anywhere," said DirecTV's Derek Chang.

[04/11/11 - 10:07 AM]
ABC News to Provide Viewers An All-Access Pass to the Royal Wedding
Said offerings include tonight's special edition of "20/20" followed by additional installments on Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29.

[04/11/11 - 09:53 AM]
USA's Strongest Summer Lineup Ever with Nine Original Series
The cable channel formally announces its summer lineup, as previously reported.

[04/11/11 - 09:49 AM]
ABC Registers as the 2nd Most-Watched Network on Sunday Evening
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 10.

[04/11/11 - 09:21 AM]
CBS Wins Sunday in Viewers and Key Demographics for the Fifth Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, April 10.

[04/11/11 - 08:53 AM]
NBCUniversal's Emmy Award-Winning "The More You Know" Campaign Unveils New Logo, New Faces and New Look
Alec Baldwin, Alison Sweeney, Brian Williams, Seth Meyers, Ken Jeong, Mel B and Matt Bomer are among the featured participants.

[04/11/11 - 08:51 AM]
G4 Dedicates an Evening of Programming to Pop Culture Phenomenon "420"
The night begins with specially themed all-new episodes of the network's core franchises "Attack of the Show!," "X-Play" and "Web Soup."

[04/11/11 - 08:44 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Masters Finale Lifts CBS
Plus: FOX's "Family Guy" is the night's top draw among adults 18-49.

[04/11/11 - 08:13 AM]
Cartoon Network Enterprises and Nooka Partner on Limited-Edition Watch Featuring "Adventure Time with Finn & Jake"
About the Nooka watch, Adventure Time creator Ward added, "I think they're math."

[04/11/11 - 07:31 AM]
Banana Republic Creates the Perfect Look, Inspired by ABC's New Comedy "Happy Endings"
The web content gives "an introduction to the characters from the Sony Pictures Television upcoming comedy through a fun fashion viewpoint."

[04/11/11 - 07:30 AM]
Fifteen Hopefuls Can Taste Their Chance at Culinary "Star"dom in Season Seven of "Food Network Star" Food Network's Most-Watched Competition Series
The new season, featuring new judge Giada de Laurentiis, launches with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/11/11 - 07:10 AM]
"Lemonade Mouth," A Resonant, Music-Filled Movie About Five Teens Who Break Through to Become the Voice of Their Generation Premieres Friday, April 15 on Disney Channel
The film is based on the book of the same name by Mark Peter Hughes, with Patricia Riggen directing from a script by April Blair.

[04/11/11 - 06:03 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Texas 500" Fuels FOX Win
Plus: a Helen Mirren-hosted "SNL" delivers a 4.7 rating/12 share in late-night.

[04/11/11 - 12:01 AM]
History(R) Embarks on Four Year Educational and Fund-Raising Initiative to Help Protect Our Civil War Heritage
The "Give 150" program invites Americans to make contributions - be it as much as $150 or as little as $1.50 - to a cause that will keep us from losing touch with our past.

[04/09/11 - 09:03 AM]
ABC Hits a 13-Week High on Friday with Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, April 8.

[04/09/11 - 09:02 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chaos" Craters in Second Week
CBS's freshman drama tumbles 18.2% among adults 18-49 from its already weak premiere audience.

[04/08/11 - 10:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 8
Updates include: Katherine Heigl to lead HBO's "Knitting Circle"; Amber Tamblyn, Katie Jacobs to develop FOX drama; and Bob Odenkirk books a live-action pilot at Adult Swim.

[04/08/11 - 05:39 PM]
Exclusive: More USA Summer Premieres: "Burn Notice," "Suits" on Thursday, June 23; "Royal Pains," "Necessary Roughness" on Wednesday, June 29
Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams co-star in "Suits" (formerly "A Legal Mind") while Callie Thorne toplines "Necessary Roughness."

[04/08/11 - 04:37 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People" Puts History in Front
TNT's NBA coverage and MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" also rise to the top last night.

[04/08/11 - 01:03 PM]
ESPN's Thursday Masters Coverage Averages 2.55 Million Viewers
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 7.

[04/08/11 - 12:37 PM]
"The Comedy Awards" to Be Simulcast With Web Exclusive Content on thecomedyawards.com
The webcast, hosted by comedians Andrew Daly and Jen Kirkman, will feature expanded digital exclusive coverage of the inaugural event.

[04/08/11 - 11:37 AM]
HBO Documentary "Gun Fight" Shines a Light on Gun Culture in America When It Debuts April 13
The film, which airs the week of the fourth anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings, comes from two-time Oscar-winner Barbara Kopple.

[04/08/11 - 11:32 AM]
History(R) Continues Its Ratings Success With Thursday Night Debut of "Mounted in Alaska"
History spins the numbers for Thursday, April 7.

[04/08/11 - 11:31 AM]
HBO Renews Animated Comedy Series "The Ricky Gervais Show" for Third Season
The series wraps its sophomore run next Friday, April 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/08/11 - 11:16 AM]
Students By Day, Ninjas By Night In Nickelodeon's "Supah Ninjas," New Live-Action Comedy Series Bowing Saturday, April 16, At 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
George Takei co-stars in the 26-episode, half-hour series.

[04/08/11 - 11:07 AM]
E! Shows What Marriage Is Really Like When A Two-Time NBA Champion and A Sassy Diva Come Together on "Khloe & Lamar," Premiering Sunday, April 10 at 10:00PM ET/PT
The newcomer will be followed by the previously announced "The Dance Scene."

[04/08/11 - 10:33 AM]
CBS's Thursday Dramas Are Time Period Winners
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, April 7.

[04/08/11 - 10:29 AM]
Poignant Survivor Testimonies and Scientific Data Chronicle Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami in New Discovery Special
"Megaquake: Hour That Shook Japan" airs Sunday, April 24 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[04/08/11 - 10:00 AM]
New Jersey's Dina Manzo to Bring Party Planning Expertise to HGTV
The former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star will topline the series, due in September.

[04/08/11 - 08:38 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Rules" Sees Week-to-Week Gains for CBS
The Eye however can't catch the "American Idol" fueled FOX.

[04/08/11 - 03:01 AM]
Logo's "NewNowNext Awards" 2011 Hosted by James Van Der Beek Announces This Year's Winners
The ceremony airs this Monday, April 11 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[04/08/11 - 12:01 AM]
Sundance Channel's New TV Show Seeks Companies Challenged by the Recession
The series, from @radical.media, will showcase how businesses are coping with today's economic challenges.

[04/07/11 - 10:47 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 7
Updates include: Robert Sean Leonard to depart FOX's "House"; Sean Bean joins ABC's "Missing"; and Bravo shutters "The Real Housewives of D.C."

[04/07/11 - 09:01 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for April 7
Plus: Rihanna and Kelly Clarkson & Jason Aldean will perform on the next results show Thursday, April 14.

[04/07/11 - 05:08 PM]
Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" New Recipe Spices Up the Ratings Delivering Double Digits Increases in Adults 18-49
Bravo spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 6.







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[10/10/25 - 09:04 AM]
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[10/10/25 - 09:03 AM]
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