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[02/16/12 - 10:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 16
Updates include: Kristin Kreuk to star in The CW's "Beauty and the Beast"; Colin Ferguson to be "Like Father" for FOX; and Malin Akerman, Jean Smart join "The Smart One" at ABC.

[02/16/12 - 03:32 PM]
BET News and Centric to Broadcast Live Coverage of Whitney Houston's Funeral Services This Saturday, February 18 Beginning at 11:30AM ET
Said coverage will be followed by the one-hour special "BET Remembers Whitney" that same night at 7:00/6:00c.

[02/16/12 - 02:58 PM]
Discovery's "Gold Rush," Television's Top Show for Men on Friday Nights, Gets Greenlight for Third Season
Look for the season finale on Friday, February 24 followed by two specials on March 2 and March 9.

[02/16/12 - 02:50 PM]
"Ghost Hunters" Ratings Hit Season-Highs
Syfy spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 15.

[02/16/12 - 02:47 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "The Challenge" Tops Demos, "Royal Pains" Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for E!'s "Whitney Houston: Last Days of a Legend," truTV's "South Beach Tow" and VH1's "100 Greatest Women in Music."

[02/16/12 - 02:42 PM]
"Oprah's Next Chapter" Features Tony Robbins in Two Hour Episode This Sunday, February 19 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Said installment features unprecedented access to Robbins at his "Unleash The Power Within" seminar in Los Angeles.

[02/16/12 - 02:13 PM]
"House of Consignment" Sets to Rule VH1 With Its Retail Revolution
The 10-episode series premieres with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, March 21 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/16/12 - 01:55 PM]
Syfy's Spring 2012 to Feature More Original Series and Original Hours of Programming Than Any Spring Season in Channel's History
Highlights include the return of "Eureka" on Monday, April 16 followed by season two of "Lost Girl."

[02/16/12 - 12:12 PM]
EPIX to Exclusively Broadcast Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City
The all-star lineup of music and comedy talent includes previously announced artists Coldplay, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford & Sons, Russell Brand and Reggie Watts.

[02/16/12 - 12:01 PM]
Latest "The Voice" to Encore This Sunday at 7:00/6:00c Leading Into "The Celebrity Apprentice"
The two-hour installment featured part three of the blind auditions.

[02/16/12 - 11:50 AM]
Oxygen Greenlights Two Pilots - "Teen Weddings" and "Thrift Wars" Join a Development Slate Targeting "Generation O"
These two pilots mark the first to be announced under Oxygen's new Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Rod Aissa.

[02/16/12 - 11:27 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Rank #1 for the Late-Night Week of Feb. 6-10
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 6-10.

[02/16/12 - 11:22 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Scores Its Top 18-49 Rating for a Regular 11:30 P.M. ET Edition Since Last May
NBC spins the late-night numbers for Saturday, February 11.

[02/16/12 - 11:22 AM]
Season to Date, "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Late-night among Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 6-10.

[02/16/12 - 11:07 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Co-Star Katie Leclerc
Part seven of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 11:06 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Co-Star Vanessa Marano
Part six of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 11:05 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Co-Star Sean Berdy
Part five of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 11:04 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Co-Star Constance Marie
Part four of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 11:03 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Co-Star D.W. Moffett
Part three of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 11:02 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Executive Producer Paul Stupin
Part two of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 11:01 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Switched at Birth" Creator Lizzy Weiss
Part one of seven from this week's event at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[02/16/12 - 10:36 AM]
"Million Dollar Collections" Premieres This Monday on Velocity
The series, hosted by Keith Martin, takes you inside the most spectacular private collections in the world.

[02/16/12 - 10:31 AM]
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" Celebrates the Film Industry With "Million Dollar Movie Week"
Throughout the week of February 20-24, movie trivia buffs will appear as contestants and try to win $1 million by answering 14 movie-themed questions.

[02/16/12 - 10:30 AM]
Ben Stiller to Present at 84th Academy Awards(R) Oscar(R) Sunday, February 26 on ABC
Plus: Oscar.com is launching a video playlist of 18 of the 20 acting nominees talking about their favorite movie moment of all time.

[02/16/12 - 10:29 AM]
Academy Award-Nominated and Golden Globe-Winning Actress Chloe Sevigny to Guest-Star in NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
The episode is titled "Valentine's Day" and will air later this season.

[02/16/12 - 10:29 AM]
"Before They Were Famous," a Special Oscars-Themed Edition of "20/20," Features Interviews With This Year's Nominees, Including George Clooney, Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Gary Oldman and Many Others
The one-hour special, anchored By Robin Roberts, premieres Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/16/12 - 10:17 AM]
"E! True Hollywood Story: Lindsay Lohan" Premieres February 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT
Katie Ford, Jessica Jutt, Mike Heller, Dr. Ramani Durvurula, Ken Baker and Mark Waters are among those interviewed.

[02/16/12 - 10:02 AM]
Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga, Tim Tebow, Johnny Depp, Big Time Rush, Daniel Radcliffe and Other Top Stars Receive Nominations for Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards Hosted by Mega-Star Will Smith
TV nominees include "Good Luck Charlie," "iCarly," "Victorious" and "Wizards of Waverly Place."

[02/16/12 - 09:59 AM]
Actress, Comedian and Author Jenny McCarthy Named as the New Host of NBC's Adventure-Dating Series "Love in the Wild"
She'll take over for Darren McMullen, who hosted the show's freshman run last summer.

[02/16/12 - 09:51 AM]
Investigation Discovery Fires Up Season Two of Its "Hit" Series "Nothing Personal: Murder for Hire"
The six-episode second season, hosted by Steve Schirripa, premieres Wednesday, March 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/16/12 - 09:10 AM]
ABC is the Only Net Up on Wednesday Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 15.

[02/16/12 - 08:28 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Expanded "Idol" Sends Competition to Season Lows
Plus: NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" dips to a series low at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/16/12 - 07:46 AM]
"The X Factor" Season Two Auditions Open Thursday, March 1
Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid will return as judges this fall with additional judges to be announced.

[02/16/12 - 07:33 AM]
"Prank My Mom" to Premiere Tuesday, March 6 on Lifetime
The two-episode special "features mischievously good-natured kids as they play outrageous hidden-camera pranks on their unsuspecting moms."

[02/16/12 - 07:12 AM]
Turner Sports, CBS Sports and the NCAA(R) Unveil NCAA(R) March Madness(R) Live for the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship
Fans will be able to enjoy live streaming video of every broadcast for the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship as they are televised by TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV.

[02/16/12 - 06:31 AM]
Grant Wilson to Depart from Syfy's "Ghost Hunters"
His last episode will air Wednesday, May 16, and he will wrap production at some point next month.

[02/16/12 - 06:04 AM]
Oprah Winfrey to Headline ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards(R)" on Oscar(R) Sunday, February 26
Winfrey, who will also appear at the 84th Academy Awards on Oscar Sunday, is the recipient of the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

[02/16/12 - 04:03 AM]
The 19th Annual SAG Awards(R) Will Be Simulcast Live on TNT & TBS on January 27, 2013
Timing for the nominations announcement and the full calendar of key dates will be announced in the coming months.

[02/15/12 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 15
Updates include: Terry O'Quinn joins ABC's "666 Park Avenue"; Ali Larter is FOX's "The Asset"; and Steven Pasquale to topline NBC's "Do No Harm."

[02/15/12 - 08:01 PM]
Interview: "Revenge" Co-Stars Josh Bowman, Gabriel Mann & Nick Wechsler
The actors - along with executive producer Marty Bowen and director Sanford Bookstaver - react to tonight's shocking episode.

[02/15/12 - 03:43 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Wraps Season on Top
Plus: numbers for HBO's "The Loving Story," VH1's "2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Special" and Discovery's "Close Calls."

[02/15/12 - 02:54 PM]
CBS and Ford Partner to Run the 20th Season of the Emmy Award-Winning "The Amazing Race"
Ford's sponsorship includes on-air components featuring the new 2013 Taurus in the premiere episode.

[02/15/12 - 02:39 PM]
"Q'Viva! The Chosen" to Premiere Saturday, March 3 on FOX
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Jamie King are behind the series, will continue with two-hour episodes for five weeks until its grand finale Saturday, April 7.

[02/15/12 - 01:49 PM]
Showtime(R) to Air Special "House of Lies" Marathon
On Sunday, February 26, the first seven episodes of the season will air back-to-back beginning at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/15/12 - 01:03 PM]
Lifetime's Hit Drama "Army Wives" to Premiere Sixth Season With Two-Hour Premiere Event on Sunday, March 4
Lead-out "Coming Home" will now return one week later on Sunday, March 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/15/12 - 12:16 PM]
Discovery's "Sons of Guns" Returns February 29th, Followed by All-New "Top 10 Shootouts"
As previously reported, Will Hayden and Rich Wyatt will host the one-hour special.

[02/15/12 - 12:00 PM]
"Car Warriors" Returns to Speed(TM) With 48 Hours of Car-Building Intensity
A special preview episode, immediately following the season-opening NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, kicks off the new season on Friday, February 24.

[02/15/12 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Ten Writers Selected for "Fox Writers Intensive"
Hart Hanson, Davey Holmes, Patrick Massett, Roy Lee and Virgil Williams are among the writers and producers who will engage in collaborative sessions with this year's FWI finalists.

[02/15/12 - 11:46 AM]
History's Top Tuesdays - "Top Gear" & "Top Shot" Are Top Notch
History spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 14.

[02/15/12 - 11:22 AM]
MLB on FOX Lights the Night in 2012 - 17th Season Highlighted by Eight Consecutive Saturday Primetime Dates Featuring All U.S. Teams At Least Twice
Primetime coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on those select nights and kicks off on Saturday, May 19 with five Interleague matchups.







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