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[09/03/13 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 3
Updates include: Lauren Iungerich brings "Damaged Goods" to ABC; Anthony Anderson to host NBC's "Wall of Fame"; and Samantha Mathis cast in AMC's "Line of Sight."

[09/03/13 - 04:30 PM]
TV Land's "The Exes" Soars to Highest Rated Season Ever
TV Land spins the numbers for the season to date.

[09/03/13 - 03:28 PM]
"The Arsenio Hall Show" Announces Premiere Week Guests
Chris Tucker, Mark Harmon, Lisa Kudrow, Ice Cube, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, George Lopez and Angela Bassett are among those on tap.

[09/03/13 - 03:27 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: College Football Tops Demos, "Smackdown" Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for VH1's "Miss You Much," E!'s "Fashion Police" and Discovery's "Alaskan Steel Men."

[09/03/13 - 03:04 PM]
FXX Off to a Solid Start - Day 1 Launch of New Network Posts Significant Gains Over Fox Soccer Channel in Primetime and Total Day
FXX spins the numbers for Monday, September 2.

[09/03/13 - 02:18 PM]
College Football: 11 of Top 15 Teams across ESPN Networks
ESPN will provide a Saturday tripleheader of marquee matchups on September 7.

[09/03/13 - 02:00 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Announces "Live's Biggest Fan Search"
The grand prize winner will receive an eight-day all-inclusive vacation of a lifetime for two to the Yasawa Island Resort in Fiji.

[09/03/13 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN's 2014 Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Schedule
Said schedule will showcase 37 conference games across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.

[09/03/13 - 01:30 PM]
"American Horror Story: Coven" Poster Art First Look
The franchise's third installment rolls out Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00/9:00c on FX.

[09/03/13 - 01:16 PM]
NBC, Electus in Development for Trio of Telenovelas
First up: "The Black Widow," from writer Sri Rao, is an adaptation of the highly popular Venezuelan telenovela "La Viuda Joven," which premiered in 2011 and set ratings records.

[09/03/13 - 01:00 PM]
HBO Documentary Films Acquires U.S. Television Rights to "Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus," with World Premiere Set for 2013 Toronto Film Festival
The film highlights the powerful and innovative work of the award-winning Belarus Free Theatre (BFT) group.

[09/03/13 - 12:01 PM]
"Pretty Little Liars" Star Lucy Hale Is Set to Guest Star in an Episode of "Baby Daddy"
Hale will shoot sometime in November, to air as part of "Baby Daddy's" season three in 2014.

[09/03/13 - 11:12 AM]
The "Ex-Wives of Rock" Are Back on Fuse Beginning September 7
Shannon Tweed narrates the series, which airs Saturday nights at 11:30/10:30c.

[09/03/13 - 10:59 AM]
Hit HBO Series "True Blood" to End Run in 2014
"From the moment I read Charlaine's books, I thought there was potential for something really special," said Alan Ball.

[09/03/13 - 10:38 AM]
MTV's "FriendZone" Returns to Help More BFFs Reveal Their True Feelings On-Air All in the Hope for Love
The series is back for its fourth season with a 22-episode run premiering on Monday, September 9 at 6:00/5:00c.

[09/03/13 - 10:26 AM]
First Primetime Emmy Awards Presenters Announced
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, both five-time Primetime Emmy(R) Award nominees, are the first presenters announced.

[09/03/13 - 10:23 AM]
Nancy Daniels Named General Manager, TLC
As General Manger, Daniels will oversee all aspects of programming, production, development, new media and marketing for Discovery Communications' U.S. female-targeted flagship.

[09/03/13 - 09:51 AM]
The Hub Network Brings Classic Bingo to Primetime with "HUBINGO," Sept. 9-12
In order to play along, fans can go to Hubworld.com/hubingo to download HUBINGO cards.

[09/03/13 - 09:36 AM]
"Who Wore It Better" Premieres Wednesday, September 4th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
E! reveals how the magic happens, how to recreate the most-coveted celebrity looks, and what's to come in fashion this season.

[09/03/13 - 09:29 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Hold Inaugural Celebrity Honors Event "Inspire a Difference" with Co-Hosts Glamour Magazine
Emily Deschanel, Kristin Chenoweth and Brittany Snow are among the honorees.

[09/03/13 - 09:25 AM]
NBCSN to Launch New Weekly NFL Studio Show "FNIA Coach's Clicker" on Wednesday, September 11
Liam McHugh will host the new program from the famous Studio 8H at NBCUniversal's 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters in New York City.

[09/03/13 - 09:24 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces the Inaugural Launch of "PaleyFest: Made in NY"
"Orange Is the New Black," "Elementary," "The Americans" and "Boardwalk Empire" are among the featured programs.

[09/03/13 - 08:51 AM]
"Colin's New Football Show" Debuts Sept. 8
Cowherd, who has hosted "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" on ESPN Radio since 2004, will begin each show with his unique view on a timely football story.

[09/03/13 - 08:44 AM]
ABC's "Mistresses" Surges to 12-Week Highs in Viewers and Adults 18-49 - Series High in Adults 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, September 2.

[09/03/13 - 08:38 AM]
"American Ninja Warrior" Hit a New Season High Last Night in 18-49 Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, September 2.

[09/03/13 - 08:33 AM]
Bounce TV Posts Highest-Rated Month in Its History in August
Bounce TV spins the numbers for the month of August.

[09/03/13 - 08:24 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "Under the Dome" Leads CBS to Labor Day Victory
Plus: ABC's "Mistresses" surges from last week's numbers in adults 18-49.

[09/03/13 - 07:31 AM]
Comedy Sensation Russell Peters Premieres Latest Stand-Up and Docu-Series October 14 Only on Netflix
Comedy special "Notorious" and docu-series "Russell Peters vs. the World" will both be available starting Monday, October 14.

[09/03/13 - 07:18 AM]
Starz Teams Up with NBA All-Star LeBron James, Business Partners Maverick Carter, Paul Wachter And Legendary TV Producer Tom Werner to Develop Half-Hour Scripted Comedy Series, "Survivor's Remorse"
The series will explore the complexity, comedy and drama of an experience that everyone reads about, but few understand - what truly happens when you make it out.

[09/03/13 - 07:13 AM]
FOX College Saturday Tour Hits Road in 2013
First stop on the tour is the University of Southern California, as the Trojans welcome Pac-12 rival Washington State on Saturday, September 7.

[09/03/13 - 07:12 AM]
Vanilla Ice Is Back with a Brand New Series on DIY Network "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish" Premieres Saturday, October 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Vanilla Ice will put away his smartphone, home improvement gadgets and tools, and instead immerse himself in traditional Amish family life.

[09/03/13 - 07:08 AM]
"American Idol XIII" Announces New Dream Team
Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith Urban are officially set as the judges with Randy Jackson moving to in-house mentor.

[09/03/13 - 06:31 AM]
Starz Digital Media Enters The Renaissance Master's Studio With "Da Vinci's Demons: The Apprentice" Puzzle Game For iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
Today's launch coincides with the North American home video release of "Da Vinci's Demons," now available on iTunes and other distributors.

[09/03/13 - 06:23 AM]
Fuse to Premiere "Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce" Wednesday, October 2 at 11PM ET
Viewers will join Big Freedia as she preps for her first international tour, works through her mother's illness and navigates the extremely competitive world of hip hop.

[09/03/13 - 06:01 AM]
Anne V and Lydia Hearst to Join Naomi Campbell as Supermodel Coaches on Season Two of Oxygen's Modeling Competition Series "The Face"
They'll succeed Coco Rocha and Karolina Kurkova from the show's freshman run.

[09/03/13 - 04:01 AM]
"The Dr. Oz Show" Premieres Its Fifth Season on Monday, Sept. 9, with All-New Celebrity Guests, Must-See Topics and Surprise Stunts
Steven Tyler, Sweet Brown, Wayne Brady, Kandi Burruss, Kim Coles and Cheryl Burke are among the show's opening guests.

[09/02/13 - 04:23 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars," College Football Top Charts
Plus: numbers for AMC's "Owner's Manual," Bravo's "Eat, Drive, Love" and E!'s "Attack of the Celebrity Bikinis."

[09/02/13 - 04:17 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Another Week, Another "Duck Dynasty" Victory
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "Patrick Dempsey: Racing Le Mans," TLC's "Cheer Perfection" and VH1's "Tough Love."

[09/02/13 - 02:07 PM]
CBS Corporation and Time Warner Cable Reach Content Carriage Agreement
Programming on all networks will resume at 6:00 PM, ET today.

[09/02/13 - 11:45 AM]
"TV's Funniest of the Funniest" Generates NBC's Highest 18-49 Rating in Its Time Period, Excluding Sports, Since June 16
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, September 1.

[09/02/13 - 10:55 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, "Big Brother" Top Holiday Competition
Originals on ABC and NBC can't catch the Eye's summer mainstay.

[09/01/13 - 12:10 PM]
ESPN Networks Draw Large Audiences for College Football
ESPN spins the numbers for Saturday, August 31.

[09/01/13 - 11:10 AM]
Encore of "American Ninja Warrior" Scores NBC's Top Non-Sports Rating in Its Time Period So Far This Summer in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, August 31.

[09/01/13 - 10:58 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Returns on Top for ABC
Coverage of Georgia at Clemson however is down a few ticks from last year's Michigan/Alabama match-up.

[08/31/13 - 08:45 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Top Demo Honors
The Alphabet's "Shark Tank" and "20/20" are the night's top programs in the key demographic.

[08/31/13 - 08:41 AM]
NBC Is Tied for #1 in Adults 18-49 Friday Night and #1 Outright in Adults 25-54
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 30.

[08/30/13 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 30
Updates include: Harry Connick, Jr. bound for "American Idol"; Jonathan Nolan to bring "Westworld" to HBO; and Ryan Seacrest plans a "Dream Date" for FOX.

[08/30/13 - 02:21 PM]
ESPN Kicks Off 2013 Season with Second Highest-Rated Thursday Night Opening in 15 Years
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, August 29.

[08/30/13 - 11:18 AM]
A&E Cancels "The Glades" After Four Seasons
The news comes despite the veteran drama hitting a season high this past Monday.

[08/30/13 - 10:10 AM]
The Hub Network Goes Retro with "The Totally Hubular 80's Movie Week" Beginning Monday, Sept. 2
"Troop Beverly Hills," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" and "Big Top Pee-Wee" are among the featured titles.







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
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[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
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The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
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[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.