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[12/13/11 - 11:31 PM]
"The Biggest Loser" Winner Announced at Tonight's Live Season 12 Finale on NBC
The Peacock details the winner of the franchise's latest installment.

[12/13/11 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 13
Updates include: Christopher Meloni officially bound for "True Blood"; William Devane to play Grayson patriarch on "Revenge"; and Steve Carell to lend his voice to "The Simpsons."

[12/13/11 - 03:21 PM]
Fresh & Hearty Helpings of E!'s "The Soup" This Holiday Season!
Plus: Joe Rogan joins Joel McHale as this week's special guest.

[12/13/11 - 01:25 PM]
FX Adds Season Four of "The League" to Its Roster
Production on 13 new episodes will begin this summer for another fall premiere.

[12/13/11 - 01:05 PM]
MTV2 to Air "A Hustlerz Ambition," Documenting Young Jeezy's Tumultious Past and Triumphant Rise to Superstardom in Its Broadcast Premiere on Sunday, December 18 at 10 PT ET/ 9PM CT
Plus: MTV2 will launch a multi screen takeover that features exclusive behind-the-scenes content of Jeezy during the weeks prior to the release of "Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition."

[12/13/11 - 12:50 PM]
Food Network Kicks Off 2012 With New Competition Series "Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off"
Also on tap: new series "Fat Chef", primetime special "The Big Waste" and the return of "Heat Seekers."

[12/13/11 - 12:49 PM]
"The Big Bang Theory" on TBS Delivers a Remarkable 2.8 million Viewers to Rank as Basic Cable's #1 Sitcom for the Week
Turner spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 12:09 PM]
Disney Channel Sweeps No. 1 Rank Across Kid, Boy and Girl 6-11 Demographics in Total Day for the 4th Consecutive Week
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 11:40 AM]
Syfy Holiday-Themed Saturday Original "Movie Snowmageddon" Shakes Up 2.2 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Saturday, December 10.

[12/13/11 - 11:38 AM]
E! Debuts the Second Seasons of the Hit Reality Series "Khloe & Lamar" and "Ice Loves Coco" This February
12 new episodes of "Khloe & Lamar" and 10 new episodes of "Ice Loves Coco" will begin on Sunday, February 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/13/11 - 10:36 AM]
ABC Family is Cable's No. 1 Network in Prime for the 2nd Consecutive Week in Women 18-49 and Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 10:09 AM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 for the Primetime Week of Dec. 5-11
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 10:08 AM]
Seth Rogen to Serve As Host for 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards
The 27th annual ceremony will be held as a daytime luncheon in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 25 and premiere later that evening on IFC.

[12/13/11 - 10:03 AM]
MTV's Hit Series "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew" to Begin Casting in January
For the first time in "ABDC" history, auditions will be open to crews who have competed in previous seasons and are hungry for another chance at the title.

[12/13/11 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Remains the Only Network to Post Double-Digit Gains Among Both Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers Versus Last Fall
FOX spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 09:39 AM]
CBS Wins Monday in Key Demos for the 13th Consecutive Week
CBS spins the numbers for Monday, December 12.

[12/13/11 - 09:39 AM]
ABC Airs 6 of the Week's Top 20 Entertainment Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of December 5-11.

[12/13/11 - 09:38 AM]
VH1 Bumps "Mama Drama," "House of Consignment" to Spring
Both series were previously set to roll out the first week of January.

[12/13/11 - 08:48 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Holds Off NBC's "Fear Factor" Surge
Said revival helps the Peacock post its best Monday numbers of the season.

[12/13/11 - 07:38 AM]
3net - the 24/7 3D Network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX - to Transmit Intergalactic Television Debut of the 3D Trailer for Men in Black(TM) 3
Plus: 3net will rebroadcast the 3D trailer in prime time and selected dayparts throughout the week.

[12/13/11 - 03:01 AM]
"Hugo" and "The Artist" Lead With 11 Nominations Each for the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer host this year's event, airing Thursday, January 12 at 8:00/7:00c on VH1.

[12/12/11 - 10:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 12
Updates include: Anastasia Griffith first to join BBC America's "Copper"; Netflix wants Eli Roth's "Hemlock Grove"; and Style passes on renewing "Ruby."

[12/12/11 - 01:59 PM]
"Dancing With the Stars'" Brooke Burke-Charvet to Co-Host "The 2012 Miss America Pageant" on ABC
She'll join the previously announced Chris Harrison at the event, airing live from Las Vegas on Saturday, January 14 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/12/11 - 01:49 PM]
USA Network Moves to Upfront Week With Event on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Said event will take place at Lincoln Center in New York City that night.

[12/12/11 - 01:37 PM]
From Lockdown to Freedom: Discovery Channel's "First Week In" to Document Jail Life Across the Nation
The newcomer, from 44 Blue Productions, rolls out Monday, January 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/12/11 - 01:29 PM]
Deadly Dalliances and Crimes of Passion Heat Up - Investigation Discovery's New Series "Scorned: Love Kills"
The show's 20-episode first season premiers Saturday, January 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/12/11 - 12:29 PM]
"Grimm" and "Up All Night" Are the #1 New Drama and #1 New Comedy Among Top % Gainers Going from Live+Same Day to Live+7
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of November 21-27.

[12/12/11 - 12:27 PM]
Brand New "E! Investigates: Laura Ling" Searches for the Missing McStay Family
"The Family Who Vanished" premieres this Thursday, December 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/12/11 - 12:25 PM]
USA Dominates Landscape With Unprecedented Six Straight Years As #1
USA spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/12/11 - 12:01 PM]
Disney XD Sitcom "Pair of Kings" to Resume Production for Third Season, Adam Hicks Joins the Cast
He'll play a new character, a long lost brother, added to the story of the unusual island of Kinkow.

[12/12/11 - 11:19 AM]
Disney to Introduce a Little Girl Princess, "Sofia the First," in Animated Series and Movie on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
The project's voice ensemble includes Ariel Winter, Sara Ramirez, Wayne Brady and Tim Gunn.

[12/12/11 - 11:05 AM]
2011 Will Be Syfy's Most Watched Prime Year Ever
Syfy spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/12/11 - 11:03 AM]
BBC Worldwide America and Hulu Bring the Award-Winning British Puppet-Based Comedy Series "Mongrels" to U.S. Audiences
The first two seasons are now available to U.S. audiences exclusively through Hulu and Hulu Plus.

[12/12/11 - 10:28 AM]
Acclaimed Drama "Mistresses" Returns January 18 As Part of BBC America's Dramaville
Joanna Lumley joins stars Shelley Conn, Orla Brady, Sharon Small and Sarah Parish for its third and final season.

[12/12/11 - 10:15 AM]
Class Is in Session as Season Four of G4's Hit Reality Series "Campus PD" Returns
The first of 10 new episodes will roll out Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/12/11 - 10:04 AM]
CBS Television Stations Group to Acquire New York Station WLNY-TV, Giving CBS a Duopoly in Nation's Largest Media Market
The station appears as either Channel 10 or Channel 55 on most channel lineups and Channel 55 as an over-the-air service.

[12/12/11 - 09:36 AM]
"House" Is the No. 1 Most Talked-About Show on Facebook
The veteran drama returns with new episodes on Monday, January 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/12/11 - 09:28 AM]
Showtime(R) Free Preview Weekend Available to 60 Million Homes Starting Friday, January 6
Said stunt is timed with the January 8 premieres of "Shameless," "House of Lies" and "Californication."

[12/12/11 - 08:53 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Giants/Cowboys Big for "SNF," NBC
The Peacock posts its best Sunday numbers since September 18.

[12/12/11 - 08:50 AM]
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Fourth Season Premiere Sashays Onto Logo, Monday, January 30th
Guest judges this season include Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Amber Riley, Kelly Osbourne, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rose McGowan, Wynonna Judd and Natalie Cole.

[12/12/11 - 08:49 AM]
ABC's "Once Upon a Time" is Sunday's #1 Entertainment Show with Key Women
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 11.

[12/12/11 - 08:39 AM]
MTV Dances Into the New Year With "NYE in NYC 2012," Featuring Performances by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, J Cole, Jason Derulo and Mac Miller
Plus: Vanessa Marano and Katie LeClerc of the series "Switched At Birth" will also stop by to join the celebration.

[12/12/11 - 08:23 AM]
Jay-Z & Kanye West's Watch the Throne, The Film The Tree of Life, Spotify and Miss Piggy Among USA Network's Top "Character Approved" Ideas and Influencers of 2011
Each of the 11 experts who contribute weekly updates to the blog handpicked their top people, places and/or things that have had the greatest impact in 2011.

[12/12/11 - 08:22 AM]
Garden State Style Returns to Oxygen With the Premiere of the Second Season of "Jersey Couture" on Tuesday, February 7th at 10 PM ET/PT
In the Oxygen series, "running the family business means having a flair for fashion, accessories, and even the right undergarments."

[12/12/11 - 08:16 AM]
"ABC News' Your Voice, Your Vote Debate" is the No. 1 Program on Saturday in Viewers
ABC spins the numbers for Saturday, December 10.

[12/12/11 - 08:13 AM]
Giants-Cowboys Earns 16.1 Overnight Rating on "Sunday Night Football"
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 11.

[12/12/11 - 07:31 AM]
All-New Series "Gator Boys" Shows the Hands-On Gator Wrangling of Paul and Jimmy, Beginning Sunday, January 8 on Animal Planet
The six-part, one-hour series follows their Florida business, "Gator Boys Alligator Rescue."

[12/12/11 - 07:11 AM]
Sexy Supernatural Drama Series "Lost Girl" Will Premiere on Syfy Monday, January 16 at 10PM
The Anna Silk-led drama will follow the second season of "Being Human" on Monday nights.

[12/12/11 - 07:03 AM]
ION Television Acquires Crime Drama "Cold Case" from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
As part of the deal, ION is also extending and expanding its rights to the drama "Without a Trace."







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[10/08/24 - 03:30 PM]
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On Monday (9/30/24), "Nightline" turned in its top telecast in Adults 18-49 (313,000) in 9 months and best performance in Adults 25-54 (396,000) in 4 months - since 1/15/24 and 6/6/24, respectively.

[10/08/24 - 01:05 PM]
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[10/08/24 - 12:16 PM]
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[10/08/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Coroner" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[10/08/24 - 11:49 AM]
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[10/08/24 - 11:41 AM]
Lifetime Acquires New Holiday Film "A Carpenter Christmas Romance" Written by Sarah Drew and Starring Sasha Pieterse, Mitchell Slaggert for "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Slate
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[10/08/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[10/08/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking" Debuts October 26
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[10/08/24 - 09:26 AM]
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From Juston Gordon-Montgomery and Cartoon Network Studios, the half-hour series is set in Wrestling World, a place where wrestling is more than just sport and spectacle... it's a way of life.

[10/08/24 - 09:10 AM]
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[10/08/24 - 09:03 AM]
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[10/08/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Return to Las Sabinas" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[10/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
Country Music Icon Keith Urban to Headline and Co-Host "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS
Kane Brown and Jelly Roll will join Urban live from the Bicentennial Mall stage.

[10/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
"GAME 7" Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on October 22
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[10/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
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