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[02/06/13 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 6
Updates include: Dave Annable joins NBC's "Joe & Joe & Jane"; John Corbett to lead CBS's "NCIS: Los Angeles" spin-off; and "Chicago Fire" gets an extra episode from NBC.

[02/06/13 - 06:15 PM]
E!'s Comedy Series Loosely Based on the Real World of Chelsea Handler and Her Staff Is Back When the Third Season of "After Lately" Premieres February 25th at 10:30PM ET/PT
Guest stars this season include Reese Witherspoon, Kate Beckinsale, Charlize Theron, Kathie Lee Gifford, Monica Potter, Kevin Nealon, Melissa Etheridge and Giancarlo Stanton.

[02/06/13 - 05:54 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Tosh.0" Returns, "Hardcore Pawn" Wraps on Top
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Wild Deep," Oxygen's "The Face: The Fight to Make the Final 12" and Lifetime's "Double Divas."

[02/06/13 - 04:19 PM]
Jacoby Jones of Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens Will Make Late-Night Debut on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tomorrow
Additional guests joining tomorrow evening's broadcast include Dr. Phil McGraw and musical guest Tim McGraw.

[02/06/13 - 02:27 PM]
"Hardcore Pawn" Closes Out Sixth Season with 3.4 Million Viewers, truTV's Largest Audience Ever
truTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 02:23 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" is Tuesday's #1 TV Telecast for the 5th Straight Week in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 02:08 PM]
USA Network to Premiere Academy Award(R)-Winning Film "Schindler's List" with Special Introduction by Director Steven Spielberg
The commercial-free presentation, airing Saturday, February 23, coincides with the film's 20th anniversary.

[02/06/13 - 02:06 PM]
Sean Lowe Reveals His Side of the Story Midway Through His Search to Find Love on a New Special, "The Bachelor: Sean Tells All," Tuesday, February 19 on ABC
The one-hour special will air in place of "Happy Endings" on said night.

[02/06/13 - 12:39 PM]
MTV's "10 on Top" Celebrates Its 100th Episode with a Star Studded Lineup of Guests and Exlcusive Sneak Peeks on Saturday, February 9 at 12:30PM ET/PT
Trey Songz, Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers, A$AP Rocky and Hunter Hayes are among those slated to appear.

[02/06/13 - 12:14 PM]
Eric McCormack, Matt Barr and Lolita Davidovich Star in Lifetime Original Movie "Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story," Premiering Saturday, March 23
Norma Bailey directed the project from a script by Edithe Swensen.

[02/06/13 - 12:07 PM]
Zac Brown, Brittany Howard, Elton John, Mumford & Sons and Mavis Staples to Join Together for a Special Tribute to the Late Levon Helm on "The 55th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Sunday, Feb. 10
Plus: Dave Grohl, Ne-Yo and Ryan Seacrest have been added as presenters.

[02/06/13 - 12:00 PM]
TLC Orders Up More Pint-Sized Competitors
"Toddlers & Tiaras" and "Cheer Perfection" will both return this summer on the cable channel.

[02/06/13 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Family Continues to Grow Its Original Programming: Network Picks Up Two New Dramas, "The Fosters" and "Twisted," to Premiere This Summer
Additional pick-ups will be announced later this month.

[02/06/13 - 11:25 AM]
Style Media to Be Exclusive TV Network Sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York for 2013
As an official partner, Style will have unprecedented access to one of fashion's biggest weeks.

[02/06/13 - 11:12 AM]
Join Stars from ABC's Hit Shows in Live Twitter Chats, Saturday, February 9 - Friday, February 15
Highlights include a Valentine's Day chat on Thursday, February 14 with the cast of "Zero Hour."

[02/06/13 - 10:53 AM]
John Harbaugh, Head Coach of the Super Bowl XLVII Champion Baltimore Ravens, to Visit CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, Feb. 7
Also visiting the show on said night are Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field and a performance by Elvis Presley tribute artist Shawn Klush.

[02/06/13 - 10:29 AM]
It's About to Get Wilder as MTV Gears Up for More "Buckwild" with a Second Season Pick-Up
The half-hour, 12-episode series wraps its freshman run this Thursday, February 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/06/13 - 10:29 AM]
Video: A Few Minutes With... "Suburgatory" Co-Stars Cheryl Hines & Jeremy Sisto
The show's sophomore run airs Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

[02/06/13 - 10:06 AM]
"Mad About Oscar with Katie Couric" - A Star-Studded Special Edition of "20/20" Airs Wednesday, February 20 on ABC
The one-hour special will air in place of "Nashville" on said date.

[02/06/13 - 10:05 AM]
ABC Picks Up New Reality Series "Whodunnit?" from "CSI" Creator Anthony E. Zuiker
The series puts 13 contestants' investigative skills to the test in a new mystery reality competition this summer.

[02/06/13 - 09:56 AM]
Ovation Launches "Song By Song" as Ongoing Series with the Premiere of "Song By Song: Dolly Parton" on March 10
Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Miranda Lambert, Miley Cyrus, Kristin Chenoweth, Lily Tomlin, Kenny Rogers, Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood are among those interviewed.

[02/06/13 - 09:24 AM]
New Season, New Car, New Era - NASCAR on FOX Set to Drop Flag on 13th Season Saturday, Feb. 16
One of the biggest stories of the season is the impact that the new Gen-6 car will have on racing.

[02/06/13 - 09:10 AM]
"NCIS" and "NCIS: Los Angeles" are the Top Two Programs of the Night
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 09:10 AM]
Bravo Media Picks Up "Top Chef" for Season 11 and Kicks Off Nationwide Casting Calls
Casting calls for the new season begin this Monday, February 11 in Austin.

[02/06/13 - 09:00 AM]
ABC's "The Taste" Is Up/"The Bachelor" Wins from 9-11pm
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 08:56 AM]
Oxygen's Highly Anticipated Supermodel Competition Series "The Face" Reveals the 12 Hopefuls Chosen for Team Naomi, Team Karolina and Team Coco
The newcomer officially rolls out next Tuesday, February 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/06/13 - 08:34 AM]
"Betty White's Second Annual 90th Birthday Special" Captures NBC's Biggest Overall Audience in the Time Period Since December 18
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 5.

[02/06/13 - 08:22 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Week, Another "NCIS" Victory for CBS
Plus: NBC's "Smash" returns with series lows while ABC gets a spark from a special "The Bachelor."

[02/06/13 - 08:18 AM]
Starz Unveils Key Art for Upcoming Original Series "Da Vinci's Demons"
The newcomer launches Friday, April 12 at 10:00/9:00c following the series finale of "Spartacus: War of the Damned."

[02/06/13 - 08:04 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Country Music Phenom Hunter Hayes on "Maury" This Thursday, February 7
Hayes got his first big break back in December of 1998 when he appeared at the age of seven on the "Amazing Little Stars" episode.

[02/06/13 - 08:00 AM]
Winter Heats Up on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" When the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Is Revealed, Monday, Feb. 11
After the cover unveiling, this year's cover model will visit the broadcast Tuesday, February 12 for an interview with Letterman.

[02/06/13 - 07:53 AM]
HBO Family Documentary Special "Bobby McFerrin: A YoungArts Masterclass Debuts Feb. 12 on HBO
In the presentation, four young singers participate in a memorable workshop and performance with a Grammy-winning vocalist.

[02/06/13 - 07:48 AM]
E! Announces New Series with International Pop Sensation The Wanted
The half-hour series, due in June, follows the fun-loving, ambitious fivesome as they live together in the Hollywood Hills.

[02/06/13 - 07:32 AM]
NASCAR Now Returns to ESPN2 Friday from NASCAR Hall of Fame
Allen Bestwick will host the NASCAR Now Hall of Fame program, joined by analysts Dale Jarrett and Ray Evernham.

[02/06/13 - 07:01 AM]
Season Two Production of "Copper" Is Underway - Donal Logue Joins the Cast Thomas Kelly Joins as Executive Producer
The series is currently filming in Toronto, Ontario through July.

[02/06/13 - 06:52 AM]
3net Marks Second Anniversary with Dramatic Growth in Consumer Base and New Original 3D Series Premieres
Highlights include "From The Basement" (February 10) and "Crazy Land" (February 17).

[02/06/13 - 06:46 AM]
Video: Get Dope with a Sneak Peek of MTV2's New Series "Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family" Premiering Tuesday, February 26 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
Said premiere will follow an original episode of "Guy Code" at 11:00/10:00c.

[02/06/13 - 06:27 AM]
"The Avengers Cast" - Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo - to Present on Oscar(R) Show
"We are happy to re-unite the 'Avengers' cast to present on our show," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/06/13 - 06:25 AM]
Bravo Media Unveils "Shahs of Sunset" Two-Part Reunion and Lost Footage Special Beginning Sunday, February 17 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and "Vanderpump Rules" to move one hour earlier beginning Monday, February 11.

[02/06/13 - 06:05 AM]
HGTV and Paste Present "Stages on Sixth" During SXSW Music 2013
This year's line-up includes some of the festival's most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies.

[02/05/13 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 5
Updates include: Kevin Pollak joins "Beverly Hills Cop" at CBS; Charles Michael Davis boards The CW's "The Originals"; and ABC picks up an additional episode of "Castle."

[02/05/13 - 05:05 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "Teen Mom 2" Tops Demos, "WWE Raw" Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for TNT's "Monday Mornings," HBO's "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God" and VH1's "Tiny Tonight!"

[02/05/13 - 02:20 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off" Tops Super Bowl Leftovers
Plus: numbers for Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl IX" encores as well as HBO's "Girls" and "Enlightened" repeats.

[02/05/13 - 02:15 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: Nickelodeon's "Victorious," "Marvin Marvin" Top Viewers
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Girls," Lifetime's "Betty & Coretta" and Discovery's "Dixie Mafia."

[02/05/13 - 02:13 PM]
The Hub Is Up: Popular Original Series, Strong Stunting, and Power Play Movies Drive Ratings for The Hub TV Network
The Hub spins the numbers for the week of January 28-February 3.

[02/05/13 - 01:53 PM]
ABC Family's "Switched at Birth" Hits More Than 1-Year High in Adults 18-34 and Season Highs in Total Viewers, Adults 18-49
ABC Family spins the numbers for Monday, February 4.

[02/05/13 - 01:48 PM]
HGTV "Flash Mob" Show Shocks Homeowners with a Unique Approach to Renovation
"Spontaneous Construction" premieres Friday, February 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[02/05/13 - 01:41 PM]
Super Bowl XLVII Live Stream Sets Viewership Records
CBS spins the digital numbers for Sunday, February 3.

[02/05/13 - 01:26 PM]
"First Take" Adds a Live Half-Hour Weekday Afternoon Show on ESPN
The half-hour shows that will start airing on ESPN at 3:30pm ET on Thursday, February 7 through March 8.

[02/05/13 - 12:40 PM]
CBS's Super Bowl Sunday Delivers 108.5 Million Viewers - The Most Watched Night of Primetime Television Since the Advent of People Meters in 1987
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 28-February 3.







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[12/03/25 - 10:31 AM]
Louis Carr Appointed President of BET
Carr assumes leadership of BET from Scott Mills, who earlier today announced his departure after 23 years at the company.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "A Thousand Blows" - Season 2 Trailer - Hulu
It's the dawn of a new era.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?" Debuts December 18
The film is an intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success.

[12/03/25 - 09:32 AM]
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The new series from the creators of "Billions" is executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese.

[12/03/25 - 09:00 AM]
The Unbelievable True Story of "Roofman" Premieres on Paramount+ December 9
Channing Tatum stars as the film's titular character, as well as a stellar cast including Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage.

[12/03/25 - 08:49 AM]
FOX Sports Feasts on Thanksgiving Day with 47.7 Million Viewers for Packers-Lions
Viewership peaked with 57,957,000 viewers from 4:00-4:15 PM ET.

[12/03/25 - 08:47 AM]
Most-Watched NBA on ESPN Thanksgiving Eve in Six Years
The inaugural tripleheader averaged 2,099,000 viewers, up 54 percent from last year's Thanksgiving Eve doubleheader, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.

[12/03/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Rings in 2026 with Nearly 40 Episodes of Fresh Content, Including the Return of "Home Town" on Sunday, Jan. 4, and "Ugliest House in America" on Wednesday, Jan. 7
Also tap are the premiere of the fun and unexpected home surveillance video series "Neighborhood Watch" and more episodes of humorous fantasy lifestyle show "Cheap A$$ Beach Houses."

[12/03/25 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "NFL Christmas Gameday" - 2025 Official Trailer - Netflix
Unwrap an NFL doubleheader with Cowboys vs. Commanders, then Lions vs. Vikings - along with special live performances and lots of holiday cheer.

[12/03/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Manny" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A busy executive hires a cowboy to care for her kids in a moment of panic. Little does she know he'll challenge her views of gender roles - and of love.

[12/03/25 - 07:17 AM]
Acclaimed Presenter Rebecca Lowe Joins FOX Sports' Broadcast Team for FIFA World Cup 2026
Lowe brings a wealth of experience over her expansive award-winning career to FOX Sports, currently serving as host of NBC Sports' Premier League and covering six straight Olympic Games and the Kentucky Derby since joining the network over 12 years ago in 2013.

[12/03/25 - 07:03 AM]
FX's "The Beauty" New Drama Series From Executive Producer Ryan Murphy Premieres Wednesday, January 21 on FX and Hulu
The series stars Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, and Rebecca Hall.

[12/03/25 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Returns for Season Two on April 3
From creator Jonathan Tropper, the 10-episode sophomore season will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, April 3, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, June 5.

[12/03/25 - 06:01 AM]
Masterpiece on PBS Co-Producing New Police Series "Winter"
The series features an unconventional forensic pathologist, played by Richard Armitage, whose brilliance, sharp intellect and rule-breaking approach helps the police solve some of the most complex murder cases.

[12/03/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Emily in Paris" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Netflix
Emily trades bonjour for buongiorno as she seeks to reinvent herself in Rome, but when love, career and loyalty collide, la dolce vita gets complicated.