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[05/18/11 - 06:06 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Tosh.0," "Deadliest Catch" Can't Catch NBA
The highly-rated duo fall short of ESPN's postseason coverage.

[05/18/11 - 06:04 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Snags the Top Spot
USA's wrestling franchise is back in front on Monday night.

[05/18/11 - 06:02 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: Another Night, Another NBA Win
TNT's postseason coverage leads the ratings charge on Sunday.

[05/18/11 - 03:36 PM]
Discovery Channel is #1 for 3 Consecutive Nights Among Men in Primetime
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 17.

[05/18/11 - 02:50 PM]
Video: CBS Fall Preview 2011/12 - Upfront Trailers
Watch the full-length new series trailers from today's upfront presentation.

[05/18/11 - 02:17 PM]
TLC and Billy Ray Cyrus Team Up to Reunite Military Families in "Surprise Homecoming"
The eight-part series kicks off with a special sneak peek on Memorial Day, followed by the series premiere on Monday, July 11.

[05/18/11 - 11:58 AM]
Friendly Competition Turns Deadly in An All New "Snapped" on Oxygen, On a So New Night, Thursday, May 19 at 10PM ET/PT
The veteran reality franchise is relocating from its previous home of Sundays at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/18/11 - 11:44 AM]
Raven-Symone Stars in ABC Family's New Comedy, "State of Georgia," Premiering on Wednesday, June 29 at 8:30PM ET/PT
"State of Georgia" will follow the summer return of the network's hit comedy series, "Melissa & Joey" at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/18/11 - 11:43 AM]
"My Babysitter's a Vampire," A Movie That Takes a Comedic Bite Out of Pop Culture Vampires, Premieres Friday, June 10 on Disney Channel
The original movie will usher in a summer series premiering Monday, June 27 at 7:00/6:00c on the network.

[05/18/11 - 11:13 AM]
"Gene Simmons Family Jewels" Returns to A&E for An All-New Season
The show's sixth season kicks off with a one-hour episode on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/18/11 - 10:55 AM]
Video: "Basketball Wives 3" Supertrailer
The new season premieres Monday, May 30 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/18/11 - 10:44 AM]
Oxygen Presents World Premiere of "The Glee Project's" Firework Music Video During "Glee" Marathon on May 21
The video will give viewers a closer look at the 12 contenders of Oxygen's upcoming competition series.

[05/18/11 - 09:30 AM]
Season Finales Lead CBS to Tuesday Win in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 17.

[05/18/11 - 09:25 AM]
Syfy Acquires Supernatural Drama Series "Lost Girl" from Prodigy Pictures
The Canadian import stars Anna Silk as a Succubus (a powerful female entity in folklore) who feeds off sexual energy.

[05/18/11 - 09:01 AM]
ABC is Up on Tuesday Week to Week and Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 17.

[05/18/11 - 08:35 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Not Letting Up
NBC's newfound juggernaut is the night's top adults 18-49 draw by a wide margin.

[05/18/11 - 08:28 AM]
Oxygen Media Announces the Launch of "Paris Live" - An Exclusive Online Viewing Event on Facebook for "The World According to Paris"
"Paris Live" begins at 9:45 PM ET/PT, fifteen minutes prior to the start of the first episode of "The World According to Paris" on Wednesday, June 1.

[05/18/11 - 08:14 AM]
HBO GO(R) Users Get Early Look at Episode Seven of "Game of Thrones" Starting May 22
Following the debut of episode six on May 22, episode seven will immediately be available to subscribers.

[05/18/11 - 07:54 AM]
Epix Presents "Shatnerpalooza" July 21st
The centerpiece of the event is the world premiere of "The Captains," an original documentary produced and directed by William Shatner.

[05/18/11 - 07:54 AM]
Tassler, Kahl: New Marketing Plan Will Get Viewers to "Good Wife" on Sundays
Plus: the executives on "Rules of Engagement," "Two and a Half Men," "Person of Interest," "Ringer" and more.

[05/18/11 - 06:59 AM]
Baseball & Comedy Heavy Hitters Step Up to the Plate on Showtime(R) This July
"The Green Room With Paul Provenza" returns Thursday, July 14 while "The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants" rolls out Wednesday, July 13.

[05/18/11 - 06:04 AM]
TNT and TBS Announce Extensive Slate of New Projects from Top Talents
"The Closer" spin-off "Major Crimes" is a go with Mary McDonnell while "TNT Tuesday Night Mystery" will feature a slate of six contemporary crime dramas.

[05/18/11 - 05:45 AM]
CBS Announces 2011-2012 Primetime Fall Schedule
New series include "Person of Interest," "Unforgettable," "The 2-2," "How to Be a Gentleman" and "Two Broke Girls"

[05/18/11 - 05:01 AM]
Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling Relaunch Flagship Program as "Impact Wrestling"
"While the name change is subtle, it is also very powerful," said TNA chief marketing officer Al Ovadia.

[05/17/11 - 07:08 PM]
CBS Renews "Rules of Engagement," The CW Piles on Reality
"The Frame" and "Re-Modeled" will join "H8R" are part of The CW's 2011-12 season lineup.

[05/17/11 - 04:01 PM]
Actor and Comedian Kevin Hart to Host This Year's "BET Awards" Premiering Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m.
Leading the pack this year is Chris Brown with six nominations followed by Lil Wayne with five nods.

[05/17/11 - 03:01 PM]
"American Chopper" Delivers Highest Numbers This Season
Discovery spins the numbers for Monday, May 16.

[05/17/11 - 02:40 PM]
Video: ABC Fall Preview 2011/12 - Upfront Trailers
Watch the full-length new series trailers from today's upfront presentation.

[05/17/11 - 02:36 PM]
Bravo Shatters Records as "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Delivers Highest Rated Season Premiere in Network History With 2.02 Million Adults 18-49
Bravo spins the numbers for Monday, May 16.

[05/17/11 - 01:02 PM]
CBS Cancels "Suspect Behavior," Renews "CSI: NY"; The CW Keeps "One Tree Hill," "Nikita," Drops "Hellcats"
Plus: "Secret Circle" and "Hart of Dixie" are a go at The CW while Ed Zuckerman to run CBS's "Blue Bloods."

[05/17/11 - 12:27 PM]
"Bobby Fischer Against the World," Tracing the Life of the Troubled Chess Genius from Brilliant Beginning to Shocking Endgame, Debuts June 6, Exclusively on HBO
The film kicks off the pay channel's summer documentary series, debuting a provocative new special every Monday through August 15.

[05/17/11 - 12:26 PM]
"The 2011 Billboard Music Awards" to Honor Legendary Singer Neil Diamond With the Icon Award, Sunday, May 22 on ABC
Plus: Kylie Minogue, Matthew Morrison, Joe Jonas, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Tim Allen added as presenters.

[05/17/11 - 12:17 PM]
New "Victorious" Scores 4.2 Million Viewers, Takes Week's Top Spot with Kids and Tweens
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of May 9-15.

[05/17/11 - 12:13 PM]
Al Madrigal Joins as Contributor on Comedy Central's(R) "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" With His First Appearance Tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT
The actor/comedian will address the topic of immigration with Jon Stewart in the studio.

[05/17/11 - 12:01 PM]
CBS Places First in Viewers and Adults 25-54 in the Next-to-Last Full Week of the 2010-2011 Season
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 9-15.

[05/17/11 - 10:56 AM]
"Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman" Returns for an Awe-Inspiring Second Season This June on Science
The show's 10-episode sophomore run begins Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/17/11 - 10:54 AM]
Friday the 13th Program Event Scares Up Record Performance, Huge Audience Gains for the Hub TV Network Led by Marathon of "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series"
The Hub spins the numbers for Friday, May 13.

[05/17/11 - 10:47 AM]
ABC Claims 6 of the Week's Top 20 TV Shows Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 9-15.

[05/17/11 - 10:29 AM]
The Highly-Anticipated Starz Original, "Torchwood: Miracle Day," Boasts Notable Guest Star Line-Up Including C. Thomas Howell, Wayne Knight, Ernie Hudson, Frances Fisher and Mare Winningham
Also on tap: "Star Trek" franchise alums Nana Visitor and John DeLancie.

[05/17/11 - 10:27 AM]
Syfy Kicks Off the Summer Season With Four Day Memorial Day Movie Marathon, May 27-30, Featuring "Star Trek" Weekend
"Mega Piranha," "Mega Shark Vs Giant Octopus" and "Malibu Shark Attack" kick off the weekend on Friday, May 27.

[05/17/11 - 10:26 AM]
Discovery's "Killing Bin Laden" #1 Program Sunday Night Among Men
Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, May 15.

[05/17/11 - 09:54 AM]
"The Voice" Was the #3 Primetime Show in Adults 18-49 for the Week of May 9-15
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 9-15.

[05/17/11 - 09:11 AM]
CBS's Monday Season Finales Post Week-to-Week Gains
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, May 16.

[05/17/11 - 09:11 AM]
ABC's "Castle" Finale Hits a 14-Month High/"DWTS" Marks Most-Watched Season Ever
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, May 16.

[05/17/11 - 08:43 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "House," "How I Met Your Mother" Post Big Gains
Both series are up 20% from last week's numbers among adults 18-49.

[05/17/11 - 08:07 AM]
Bio Premieres "Celebrity Ghost Stories" & "Celebrity Close Calls" on June 18
The series will air back-to-back on Saturday nights beginning at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/17/11 - 07:17 AM]
Video: ABC Fall Preview 2011/12 - Pilot Clips
Check back later this afternoon for the full-length trailers from the actual upfront presentation.

[05/17/11 - 07:04 AM]
Lee: "Cougar Town" to Air Tuesdays Once "Dancing" Ends; Other ABC Notes
Plus: the ABC chief on canceling "Brothers & Sisters"; episodic commitments for the new season; and when to expect some of its midseason shows.

[05/17/11 - 05:03 AM]
ABC Unveils Fall Primetime Schedule for 2011-12 Season
Newcomers include "Apartment 23," "Charlie's Angels," "Good Christian Belles," "Last Man Standing," "Man Up," "Missing," "Once Upon a Time," "Pan Am," "Revenge," "The River," "Scandal," "Suburgatory" and "Work It."

[05/16/11 - 05:56 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: No Stopping NBA Playoffs
ESPN's postseason coverage overshadows the competition on Friday.







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[05/05/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of April 27 - The Hunt Continues as "Apex" Takes No. 1 for a Second Week
Plus: Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but "Man on Fire" served it up hot, reaching No. 1 on the English TV list with 11 million views.

[05/05/26 - 11:46 AM]
The Rolling Stones Bring Three Nights of Satisfaction to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" This Month
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are each set to appear across three separate episodes.

[05/05/26 - 11:31 AM]
OWN's "Heart & Hustle: Houston" Returns May 30 for a High-Stakes Second Season Filled with Fractured Friendships, Bold New Beginnings and Unstoppable Ambition
This season, the bonds that once united the group are tested like never before.

[05/05/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Sofia Receives a Visit From Rapunzel in Official Trailer for New Series "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Debuting May 25 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+
Additionally, a new short-form series, "Sofia the First: Magical Friends," is also available now on the Disney Jr. channel, Disney+, and Disney Jr. YouTube.

[05/05/26 - 10:31 AM]
Starz's Adrenaline-Fueled New Drama "Fightland" Set to Premiere July 31
The network also released first-look images introducing viewers to the gritty world and the dangerous characters at the heart of the newest family crime drama.

[05/05/26 - 09:55 AM]
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy to Host New Series "American Mayhem"
The high-energy clip show celebrates the wildest, funniest, and most outrageous moments caught on camera across the U.S., all brought to life by the beloved funnyman whose unmistakable voice and humor have made him a household name.

[05/05/26 - 09:31 AM]
New Doc "The American Experiment" Marks The Nation's 250th Anniversary
Streaming this June 24 on Netflix, the five-part historical documentary reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the American Revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[05/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
Yep! Hulu's "King of the Hill" Season 15 Premieres July 20
Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails.

[05/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Documentary "The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling" on June 19
This powerful documentary explores one of the most iconic rivalries in sports history between heavyweight champions Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.

[05/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peace Will Have to Wait... "Dutton Ranch" Official Trailer Is Out Now
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are joined in the new series by Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.

[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast" Launches on May 19 on HBO Max and Major Podcast Platforms
The podcast offers a thoughtful rewatch experience that balances high-level film recaps with in-depth discussion of the moments that matter most by revisiting key sequences and themes and diving deeper into standout scenes, performances and creative choices.

[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Boroughs" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time.

[05/05/26 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for "Kyle Larson vs. The Double"
Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill, the documentary will premiere May 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/05/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hit training camp with MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano before they return to the cage for their must-see fight years in the making.

[05/05/26 - 06:20 AM]
2026 Tony Award Nominations Announced
This year's Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 7.