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[03/27/13 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 27
Updates include: NBC eyes "Chicago Fire" spin-off; Regina King joins ABC's "Divorce: A Love Story"; and Rob Huebel cast in "Jacked Up" at CBS.

[03/27/13 - 08:58 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Tosh.0" Leads Demos, "Hardcore Pawn" Tops Viewers
Plus: numbers for Spike TV's "Urban Tarzan," Discovery's "How We Invented the World" and Oxygen's "The Bad Girls Club."

[03/27/13 - 06:21 PM]
Keith Urban to Perform on "American Idol" Tomorrow Night, Thursday, March 28, on FOX
Also on tomorrow night's live results show are OneRepublic, featuring Season Five runner-up Katharine McPhee, and Season 11 finalist Colton Dixon.

[03/27/13 - 03:46 PM]
ESPN & NBA Team Up to Document Miami Heat's Pursuit of Record Win Streak
Look for coverage of the potential record-tying game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, April 6.

[03/27/13 - 03:42 PM]
E!'s Royal Family Seeks Revenge on the Queen of Late-Night When the Kardashian Family Hijacks "Chelsea Lately" and "After Lately"
They'll appear on the Monday, April 8 and Monday, April 15 episodes, respectively.

[03/27/13 - 03:00 PM]
"Hardcore Pawn" Kicks Off Season Seven with Another Record, truTV's Largest Delivery of Adults 18-49 Ever
truTV spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 26.

[03/27/13 - 02:28 PM]
Mexico vs. USA: ESPN's Most-Viewed and Highest-Rated FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match
ESPN spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 26.

[03/27/13 - 02:15 PM]
ABC Family's Exclusive Social Media Announcement of "Ravenswood," a "Pretty Little Liars" Spin-Off, Garners Over 369 Million Social Impressions Worldwide
ABC Family spins the digital numbers for Tuesday, March 26.

[03/27/13 - 01:27 PM]
NBC News Exclusive: Savannah Guthrie Sits Down with Cate Edwards Who Speaks Out for the First Time
Said interview will air Friday, March 29 on "Today" and "Rock Center with Brian Williams."

[03/27/13 - 01:17 PM]
Prime Instant Video Greenlights "Betas," an Original Comedy Pilot
Ed Begley Jr., Jon Daly, Joe Dinicol, Margo Harshman, Charlie Saxton and Karan Soni star in the pilot.

[03/27/13 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Renews 18 Primetime Shows for the 2013-2014 Season
Freshman hit "Elementary" will join 17 other series as part of the Eye's lineup next season.

[03/27/13 - 12:13 PM]
Adrian Pasdar Joins Season Seven of USA Network's Hit Original Drama "Burn Notice" to Be Featured in Major Multi-Episode Arc
He joins previously announced recurring stars Jack Coleman, Stephen Martines and guest star Nick Taraby.

[03/27/13 - 12:06 PM]
Top 10 New Ad-Supported Cable Original Series - Q1'13-to-Date
Turner Research details the television performance for the first quarter of 2013.

[03/27/13 - 12:05 PM]
Top 10 Returning Ad-Supported Cable Original Series - Q1'13-to-Date
Turner Research details the television performance for the first quarter of 2013.

[03/27/13 - 12:04 PM]
Top 20 Cable Original Series - Q1'13-to-Date
Turner Research details the television performance for the first quarter of 2013.

[03/27/13 - 11:43 AM]
Coming in April to BBC America: "The Graham Norton Show" Hits Primetime on Thursdays Plus Premieres of "Spies of Warsaw" & "James May's Man Lab"
Plus: look for "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector" and "Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited - The Fourth Doctor."

[03/27/13 - 10:34 AM]
From Executive Producers Anthony Bourdain and Zero Point Zero Production, World Premiere Series "The Getaway" Kicks Off Tuesday, April 23 on Esquire Network
Joel McHale, Aziz Ansari, Aisha Tyler and Eve are among those featured in the 10-episode series.

[03/27/13 - 10:02 AM]
Participant Media Announces pivot, New Cable Network Geared Towards Millennials, Unveils Programming Slate, and Announces Partnership with Rolling Stone
Highlights include "Will," a one-hour scripted series by Cineflix Studios Inc. about young William Shakespeare.

[03/27/13 - 09:42 AM]
Video: Check Out the Season Trailer of MTV's New Series "Girl Code"
The "MTV2's Guy Code" spin-off premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30/9:30c on the cable channel.

[03/27/13 - 09:35 AM]
Legendary Tim McCarver Steps Down In October - Iconic Career as Lead MLB on FOX Analyst Concludes With Final Pitch of 2013 World Series
"I've informed FOX Sports that I will not seek to extend my contract to broadcast baseball past the 2013 season," said McCarver.

[03/27/13 - 09:32 AM]
CBS Wins Tuesday in Viewers and Demos; "NCIS" Tops Night in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 26.

[03/27/13 - 09:12 AM]
Adult Swim Unleashes New Original Comedy Series "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell"
Matt Servitto, Henry Zebrowski and Craig Rowin star in the newcomer, premiering Thursday, April 18 at 12:00/11:00c.

[03/27/13 - 08:50 AM]
Last Night's "The Voice" Beats Every Tuesday Telecast on Every Big Four Network Since January 15
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 26.

[03/27/13 - 08:39 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars: Results Show" Opener Is Up Over Last Season
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 26.

[03/27/13 - 08:35 AM]
Catch Up with Dog, Beth and Leland Before the Premiere of Their Big New Series When "Dog and Beth: The Preview Special" Premieres Sunday, April 14 at 8 PM ET/PT on CMT
Their new series "Dog and Beth: On the Hunt" then premieres the following Sunday, April 21 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/27/13 - 08:24 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Holds Onto Top Spot
NBC's "The Voice" however is the most-watched program among adults 18-49.

[03/27/13 - 07:59 AM]
TV One Announces Date for "Verizon's How Sweet the Sound Road to Gospel Greatness: The Finale"
Michelle Williams hosts the special, airing this Sunday, March 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/27/13 - 07:53 AM]
Oxygen's "The Face" Names the Winner and Brand Ambassador for ULTA Beauty's Fall and Holiday 2013 National Ad Campaign
Carrie Lannon, ULTA Beauty's Director of Public Relations, and Molly Sloat, Director of Trend Development, served as judges for the heart-wrenching finale.

[03/27/13 - 07:52 AM]
Health-, Diet- and Exercise-Focused Science Series Comes to PBS' "Exploration Wednesdays," April 3-17
The specials follow Dr. Michael Mosley as he conducts experiments on himself to improve his health and discovers how the human body works.

[03/27/13 - 07:22 AM]
72nd Annual Peabody Awards Winners Announced
Among the TV winners: "Southland," "Switched at Birth," "Game Change," "Louie," "Girls" and "Doctor Who."

[03/27/13 - 07:22 AM]
National Geographic Channel Gathers the Biggest Names in Pop Culture To Tell the Story of "The '80s: The Decade That Made Us"
The six-part series will roll out over three nights in the United States, beginning Sunday, April 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/27/13 - 07:16 AM]
Travel Channel's Don Wildman Reveals Surprising Secrets of America's Extraordinary Monuments in Network's New Original Series "Monumental Mysteries" Premiering Thursday, May 9 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Mysteries at the Museum's" Don Wildman hosts the 13-episode series.

[03/27/13 - 06:07 AM]
Selena Gomez Confirmed to Perform New Single "Come & Get It" for First Time on Television at the "2013 MTV Movie Awards" Live Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
Gomez will debut the new single on Monday, April 8 with On Air with Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KIIS FM.

[03/27/13 - 06:01 AM]
Only on Netflix: Sci-Fi Giants The Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski Team-Up to Create "Sense8"
The 10-episode series is "a gripping global tale of minds linked and souls hunted."

[03/27/13 - 02:54 AM]
Discovery Is Launching TLC - A New Entertainment Channel in the UK
TLC, already the world's biggest female entertainment channel is exclusively premiering hit shows from the U.S. alongside a number of original U.K. series.

[03/26/13 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 26
Updates include: "Judge Joe Brown" to wrap after 15 years in syndication; Laura Catalina Ortiz joins CBS's "Super Clyde"; and Frances Conroy, Callum Blue to visit USA's "Royal Pains."

[03/26/13 - 05:53 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Lays Claim to Top Spots in Demos, Viewers
Plus: numbers for E!'s "Chasing the Saturdays," Bravo's "LA Shrinks" and VH1's "Black Ink Crew."

[03/26/13 - 05:10 PM]
Huboom!: The Hub's Ratings Explode - The Hub Has Year-to-Year Growth for 18 Consecutive Weeks
The Hub spins the numbers for the week of March 18-24.

[03/26/13 - 02:27 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Fast N' Loud" Breaks Viewership Records with 2.24 Million Total Viewers P2+
Discovery spins the numbers for Monday, March 25.

[03/26/13 - 02:14 PM]
TBS Ranks as Basic Cable's #1 Network in Primetime Delivery of Adults 18-34 and Adults 18-49
Turner spins the numbers for the week of March 18-24.

[03/26/13 - 01:54 PM]
Live Twitter Chat with the Cast of ABC's "Nashville" During an All-New Episode, Wednesday, March 27
The principal cast as well as guest star Katie Couric will be on during the east coast broadcast.

[03/26/13 - 01:10 PM]
ABC Family Announces "Ravenswood," a "Pretty Little Liars" Spin-Off Series, and Picks Up Hit Drama "Pretty Little Liars" for a Fifth Season
The series will premiere on ABC Family following the annual "Pretty Little Liars" special Halloween episode in October 2013.

[03/26/13 - 01:01 PM]
CBS and Lionsgate Enter 50/50 Partnership on Highly Distributed Entertainment Cable Network
The basic cable network will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date.

[03/26/13 - 12:33 PM]
CBS News to Launch "Brooklyn DA" - A News Series from the Award Winning Team Behind "48 Hours"
The series launches Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[03/26/13 - 12:28 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Walking Dead" Dominates Demos, Edges "Bible" in Viewers
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Phil Spector," E!'s "Playing with Fire" and TLC's "My Big Fat Gypsy Valentine."

[03/26/13 - 12:23 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: NCAA Coverage, "Kids' Choice Awards" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for Syfy's "Chupacabra vs. The Alamo," Lifetime's "Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story" and Nickelodeon's "Monsters vs. Aliens."

[03/26/13 - 11:59 AM]
FOX Wins Fourth Consecutive Week Among Adults 18-34 and Teens
FOX spins the numbers for the week of March 18-24.

[03/26/13 - 11:50 AM]
Syfy's Popular Series "Continuum" Will Return for Second Season
The 13 all-new episode season will premiere in its new time period beginning Friday, June 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/26/13 - 11:28 AM]
Hallmark Movie Channel's Fourth Original Movie of the Year, "Shadow on the Mesa", Delivers 1.1 Household Rating
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, March 23.

[03/26/13 - 11:16 AM]
Nickelodeon Marks Winning Week with 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards and Strongest Gains of the Year
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of March 18-24.







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[08/26/26 - 10:45 AM]
"Survivor" Reveals the 21 New Castaways Competing on the 51st Edition - The First in the Series' New "Open Era" - With a Two-Hour Season Premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 23
The groundbreaking reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, September 30 at 8:00 PM, returns with an all-new expanded class of dynamic and determined competitors.

[08/26/26 - 10:18 AM]
BET Brings Chris "CP" Powell's Acclaimed Comedy Special "Sunday After Six" to Screens September 1
Host of the revived "ComicView: Rooftop Series," Chris "CP" Powell brings his 90-minute stand-up special to the screen, centered on relatable life experiences and everyday scenarios as a Black man.

[08/26/26 - 10:01 AM]
What's New on HBO Max This September
Highlights include Sharon Horgan's comedy "Youth" on September 20 and "4 Blocks" prequel series "4 Blocks Zero" on September 25.

[08/26/26 - 09:48 AM]
"Dolly: An NBC News Special" to Air Tonight at 9 P.M. ET
Anchored by Lester Holt, "Dolly: An NBC News Special" will look back at Parton's remarkable journey to stardom, her groundbreaking career and her lasting impact far beyond music.

[08/26/26 - 09:14 AM]
The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Hosted by Kirk Franklin, Airs Sunday, August 30, on BET
Taped in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Spectrum Center under this year's theme, "Feels Like Home," the ceremony brings together gospel's most celebrated artists, trailblazers, and rising stars for a night of worship, inspiration, and world-class performances.

[08/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Date, Key Art & Trailer Debut - Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season Five
Season five premieres with all five episodes on Thursday, September 10 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[08/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Jay-Z in 8," An HBO Original Documentary Series, Debuts September 18
In Rick Rubin's directorial documentary debut, the series unfolds over many hours of candid conversation between two creative superstars.

[08/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: BritBox Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence," Premiering September 15th
In the first contemporary English language television adaptation of Agatha Christie's stories, Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages.

[08/26/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this one-of-a-kind reality competition, lucky players step inside Wonka's chocolate factory to face unpredictable games, tests and temptations.

[08/26/26 - 08:01 AM]
Unsuspecting Homeowners Get the Ultimate Renovation Surprise in New HGTV Series "House Shock" Premiering Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9 pm ET/PT
Arielle Vandenberg will team up with expert contractor Steve Lewis to help pull off surprise overhauls of spaces the recipients have dreamed of updating, whether neglected, abandoned or just plain despised.

[08/26/26 - 08:00 AM]
Fever-Sky on "Sunday Night Basketball" on NBC and Peacock Is the Most-Watched WNBA Regular-Season Game Since Opening Weekend of League's Inaugural 1997 Season
The game peaked at 3.82 million viewers.

[08/26/26 - 07:46 AM]
Netflix Announces New UK Commissions at Edinburgh TV Festival
Highlights include Clive Owen, Orlando Norman, and David Shields join Anya Taylor Joy in "How to Kill Your Family," based on Bella Mackie's bestselling novel.

[08/26/26 - 07:31 AM]
Netflix Announces "On Campus: Game of the Week," A Weekly Video Series Following Real Students Living Out Game Week
Each week, two new students will host the series, giving viewers an inside look at college life around the biggest game of the week, from school traditions to tailgates and everything in between.

[08/26/26 - 07:20 AM]
"Alice and Steve" to Return for Season 2 on Disney+
The critically acclaimed and award-winning comedy series produced by Clerkenwell Films and starring Nicola Walker, Jemaine Clement, Yali Topol Margalith and Joel Fry to return for a second season.

[08/26/26 - 07:05 AM]
Maura Higgins to Host Highly Anticipated "Blind Date" Series for Disney+
The beloved Irish native's sharp wit and mischievous charm propelled her from a finalist position on "Love Island UK," to a hosting role on "Love Island USA: Aftersun."