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[05/08/11 - 02:16 PM]
Grammy and Emmy Award Winner Paula Abdul Joins Cheryl Cole, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Simon Cowell on "The X Factor" Judges Panel
"This show would never have been the same without Paula and I can't believe I am saying this - I have missed her a lot, and I am thrilled she's on the show," said Simon Cowell.

[05/07/11 - 06:45 PM]
Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones to Host "The X Factor"
"These two are going to be great together," said Simon Cowell.

[05/07/11 - 09:04 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS & FOX Share Demo Honors
The Alphabet's "20/20" tops the charts with its behind-the-scenes report on the death of Osama bin Laden.

[05/07/11 - 08:47 AM]
"20/20" Marks its Top Adult 25-54 Rating in 5 Months
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 6.

[05/06/11 - 10:51 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 6
Updates include: Scott Baio to star in Nick at Nite comedy; Charles S. Dutton first to join FX's "Powers"; and MTV greenlights Bo Burnham's pilot.

[05/06/11 - 12:47 PM]
Planet Green's "Dresscue Me" Moves to Thursday Nights at 8PM ET/PT
The newcomer, which launched April 19, had been airing on Tuesday nights 10:30/9:30c.

[05/06/11 - 10:37 AM]
Peter Liguori Named Interim CEO of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Effective immediately, Liguori steps into the role held by Christina Norman.

[05/06/11 - 10:08 AM]
"Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure," A Disney Channel Original Movie, Premieres Sunday, May 22 on Disney Channel
Ashley Tisdale, Austin Butler, Bradley Steven Perry and Cameron Goodman co-star in the "High School Musical" follow up.

[05/06/11 - 08:57 AM]
ABC's "Grey's" is Thursday's #1 Scripted Show/"Private Practice" Builds
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 5.

[05/06/11 - 08:56 AM]
BBC America Summer Preview
New additions include season 17 of "Top Gear" and the bow of "The Hour."

[05/06/11 - 08:48 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Nikita," "Bones" Rebound
Meanwhile, NBC's "The Office" dips 14.6% from last week's Steve Carell send-off.

[05/06/11 - 08:33 AM]
"How to Die in Oregon," Intimate Documentary Exploring the State's Controversial Death With Dignity Act, Debuts May 26 on HBO
The project, from filmmaker Peter Richardson, won the Grand Jury Prize for documentaries at the Sundance Film Festival.

[05/06/11 - 06:35 AM]
Jillian Michaels Joins as Co-Host of Emmy Award-Winning Daytime Series "The Doctors"
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent as a guest on the show and becoming a permanent member of the team makes today one of the best yet," said Michaels.

[05/06/11 - 12:02 AM]
Interview: "In Plain Sight" Executive Producers Ed Decter & John Strauss
The duo chat about the new season, airing Sundays at 10:00/9:00c on USA.

[05/05/11 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: May 4-5
Updates include: Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga latest to FX's "Horror Story"; Lifetime sets "Gone," "Love Handles" premieres; and Michael Cuesta to stay with Showtime's "Homeland."

[05/05/11 - 10:07 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for May 5
Plus: auditions for season 11 will kick off Tuesday, June 28 in St. Louis, Missouri.

[05/05/11 - 05:55 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Overshadow Competition
"South Park," "Real World: Las Vegas" among those that fall short of TNT's postseason coverage.

[05/05/11 - 02:03 PM]
"America's Got Talent" Announces Second Annual YouTube Auditions
Following the June 9 deadline, producers will select 20 acts for the YouTube community to view and vote for their favorites.

[05/05/11 - 01:34 PM]
Wendy's(R) and Popular NBC Series "Minute to Win It" Team Up to Bring Fun Challenges to Families With Kids' Meals
Beginning May 16, one challenge will be included in every Wendy's Kids' Meal(R) bag nationwide for six weeks.

[05/05/11 - 01:29 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Premiere Dates for Three Films in the OWN Documentary Club
"Sons of Perdition" (June 2), "Serving Life" (July 28) and "Life 2.0" (August) are all due in the coming months.

[05/05/11 - 12:21 PM]
Cooking Channel Premieres "Hook, Line & Dinner" with Ben Sargent
The eight-episode series premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 10:30/9:30c on the network.

[05/05/11 - 11:53 AM]
Comedy Central Digital Launches "The Download," New Tech-Comedy Talk Show Hosted by Jordan Rubin
The digital series "focuses on the rich comedic targets that continually appear where the worlds of technology and entertainment collide."

[05/05/11 - 11:20 AM]
ITV Studios America Signs Spencer Stander to Executive Producer Overall Deal
"Spencer's diverse background and experience of working on many content platforms was the driving force behind this deal," said the company's Paul Buccieri.

[05/05/11 - 10:49 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Are #1 vs. ABC and CBS Competition for the Late-Night Week of April 25-29
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 25-29.

[05/05/11 - 10:45 AM]
ABC Television Network Attracted Nearly 49 Million Viewers for Royal Wedding Coverage on Friday, April 29 and in Primetime Leading Up to Worldwide Event
ABC News spins the numbers for the week of April 25-May 1.

[05/05/11 - 10:15 AM]
TLC Schedules A Red Hot Summer
"Cake Boss," "Surprise Homecoming," "The Little Couple," "NY Ink," "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" and "Freaky Eaters" are among the series on tap.

[05/05/11 - 10:10 AM]
E!'s Hit Mocku-Series "After Lately" With Chelsea Handler Picked Up for Season Two
"This series is comedic to its core and showcases Chelsea and her hilarious team in a fun and innovative way," said Lisa Berger.

[05/05/11 - 09:12 AM]
ABC Grows its Wednesday Numbers May to May
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 4.

[05/05/11 - 08:54 AM]
"G4's Proving Ground" Takes Viewers on a Roller Coaster Ride of Trial and Error When New Series Premieres June 14th at 8 PM ET/PT
Ryan Dunn and Jessica Chobot host the half-hour series, which has a nine-episode commitment.

[05/05/11 - 08:35 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Wednesday, Another "Idol" Win
Plus: ABC's "The Middle" and NBC's "Minute to Win It" see strong gains from their last originals.

[05/05/11 - 08:31 AM]
VH1 Classic Honors the Best in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal With the Third Annual "Revolver Golden Gods Awards"
Chris Jericho hosts the event, airing Saturday, May 28 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[05/05/11 - 07:56 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Delivers 7 Straight Weeks of Year-to-Year Growth
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of April 25-29.

[05/05/11 - 07:40 AM]
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Renews Eight-Year Primetime Emmy(R) Deal with Broadcast Networks
In addition, Mark Burnett has been selected to executive produce the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, which airs Sunday, September 18 on FOX.

[05/05/11 - 07:15 AM]
Just Announced: Sneak Peek of New Discovery Channel Series "Swamp Brothers," Tuesday, 5/10 at 10PM ET/PT
Following its post-"Deadliest Catch" debut, the series will regularly air Fridays at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/05/11 - 07:05 AM]
CMT Disaster Relief Concert Set to Premiere Live on Thursday, May 12 at 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT
The 90-minute special will feature performances by Hank Williams, Jr. and Alabama, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans and Tim McGraw.

[05/05/11 - 06:02 AM]
British Pop Superstar Cheryl Cole Joins Antonio "L.A." Reid and Simon Cowell on "The X Factor" Judges Panel
"I'm thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with," said Cowell. "She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent."

[05/04/11 - 04:03 PM]
All-Star Cast Set for Hallmark Channel's Production of "William and Catherine: A Royal Romance"
New additions include Victor Garber as Prince Charles and Jean Smart as Camilla Parker Bowles.

[05/04/11 - 03:11 PM]
Disney Channel's "Lemonade Mouth" Turns Up the Heat... DVR Viewings "Determinate" No. 1 Movie of Year Among Kids and Tweens
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Friday, April 15.

[05/04/11 - 03:09 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: TNT Rides NBA Doubleheader
Plus: History's "How the States Got Their Shapes" opens on par with lead in "Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy."

[05/04/11 - 03:02 PM]
Another Number One Night for "Deadliest Catch"
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 3.

[05/04/11 - 02:19 PM]
NBC to Feature Special One-Minute Sneak Peek of Next Week's "Battle" Round Between Contestants Niki Dawson and Vicci Martinez During Coverage of Kentucky Derby on May 7
"The Voice" preview will air during the network's coverage on Saturday, May 7 (4-7 p.m. ET).

[05/04/11 - 01:41 PM]
"Modern Family" Presents A Very Special Way to Celebrate Mother's Day
Personalized e-cards are available on the "Modern Family" Facebook page and can be sent via Facebook, Twitter or email.

[05/04/11 - 01:27 PM]
MTV's Groundbreaking Docu-Series "Teen Mom" Returns on Tuesday, July 5th With Amber, Catelynn, Farrah and Maci
The series returns for its third season on said date and has already been greenlit for a fourth season.

[05/04/11 - 01:10 PM]
FX Sends "Running Wilde" Burn Off to Late-Night Weekends
The show's final three installments will air Friday, May 6, Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 21 - all at 11:00/10:00c.

[05/04/11 - 10:59 AM]
"The Great Food Truck Race" Hits the Road for Season Two
The new season will roll out Sunday, August 14 at 10:00/9:00c following this summer's "Food Network Star" finale.

[05/04/11 - 10:59 AM]
NBCUniversal TV Consumer Products and Walgreens Team to Introduce Exclusive New Line of Consumables
The "Biggest Loser"-themed ready-to-drink shakes and meal bars are "designed to provide an excellent source of nutrition for people on-the-go."

[05/04/11 - 10:49 AM]
One Birthday Changes Destiny for a Teenage Girl, In ABC Family's Original Series "The Nine Lives of Chloe King," Premiering Tuesday, June 14 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Skyler Samuels stars as the newcomer, which based on the book series on the same name by Liz Braswell.

[05/04/11 - 10:48 AM]
The Spotlight Is Turned Onto Four Guilty Looking Liars in the Season Two Premiere of "Pretty Little Liars," Premiering Tuesday, June 14th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC Family
Said premiere will be preceded by an all-day marathon starting at 11:00 AM (ET/PT).

[05/04/11 - 10:35 AM]
NBC Reveals Final 20 of 32 Selected Team Contestants Who Will Compete in "The Voice," New Hit Vocal Competition Series
Plus: NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 3.

[05/04/11 - 10:11 AM]
Disney XD's "Pair of Kings" and "Zeke and Luther" Hits Series Highs
Disney XD spins the numbers for Monday, May 2.







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[06/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix Renews "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" for a Second Season
Season two is expected to release in 2027 and will include live episodes with real-time voting where members decide the winner.

[06/16/26 - 10:15 AM]
From Screen to Survival: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls"
The new series, hosted by Bear Grylls, premieres August 9, 2026, on Prime Video with all six episodes available at launch.

[06/16/26 - 10:00 AM]
Oxygen's "The Real Murders of Atlanta" Returns for Season 4, Premiering Saturday, July 11 at 8PM ET/PT
The series is back with 10 all-new episodes exploring shocking homicide cases from the indisputable cultural capital of the South.

[06/16/26 - 10:00 AM]
Mickey's Holiday Plans Go Awry in New Animated Special "Mickey's Home Alone," Coming This Holiday Season
The special is set to debut in the 2026 holiday season on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

[06/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Heartstopper Forever" - Official Trailer - Netflix
It's a new school year for the Truham-Higgs gang. As Nick and Charlie's relationship deepens, their thoughts turn to life after the last bell rings.

[06/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils Trailer, Key Art, and Premiere Date for Gripping New Docuseries "Murder 101"
Based on the successful KT Studios and iHeart Media true crime podcast, the series centers on a high school sociology class and their teacher, who delve into decades-old cold cases and uncover long-buried truths.

[06/16/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Louis C.K.: Ridiculous" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From a bee getting shot in New York City to paying strangers to take his aging father, Louis C.K. unleashes the ridiculous thoughts in his mind.

[06/16/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Summer's Last Resort" Premieres Exclusively on Tubi Friday, July 3
The film stars Sophia Bush, Jerry O'Connell, Violet McGraw, Tim Rozon, and Clara Alexandrova.

[06/16/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season Four Official Trailer Is Out Now
The 10-episode season premieres globally Thursday, July 23 on Paramount+.

[06/16/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Color Book" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A newly widowed father's quest to take his son to his first baseball game becomes a daylong journey of strength and resilience in this moving drama.

[06/16/26 - 07:01 AM]
Greenlight Announcement: Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 3
As previously announced, season two returns with a second batch of six new episodes this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/16/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Announces Fourth Season for "The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy"
The new eight-episode season will follow Levy as he attempts to up the ante by saying "yes" to the kinds of travel experiences he's spent a lifetime carefully avoiding, even in previous seasons.

[06/16/26 - 06:31 AM]
Tom Hiddleston Plays Time Detective in "Pompeii: Out of Time," National Geographic's Innovative Investigation Into the City's Final Hours
Produced by Plimsoll Productions, the show will premiere on National Geographic on July 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/16/26 - 06:15 AM]
Prime Video Renews "Bloodaxe" for Season Two Ahead of Series Premiere
Created, written, and executive produced by Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst, the epic historical drama tells the true story of legendary Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.

[06/16/26 - 06:01 AM]
"Crew Girl," Filmed in Vancouver, Premieres September 10th on Netflix
New school. New crew. One girl in charge.