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[05/07/14 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 7 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: TBS, TNT pass on remaining pilots; HGTV opts to not move forward with "Flip It Forward"; and Amy Paffrath to host VH1's "Dating Naked."

[05/07/14 - 07:31 PM]
"American Idol XIV" Announces Auditions in 15 Cities Across America
The series begins its 14th season nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in Minneapolis, MN, on Wednesday, June 18.

[05/07/14 - 04:56 PM]
TLC's "19 Kids & Counting" Brings in Duggar-Sized Ratings
TLC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 6.

[05/07/14 - 04:25 PM]
"Law & Order: SVU" Renewed for 16th Season
The current 15th season of "Law & Order: SVU" is averaging a 2.5 rating, 7 share in adults 18-49 and 8.4 million viewers overall.

[05/07/14 - 04:24 PM]
TBS Orders New Sitcom "Your Family or Mine," Starring Kyle Howard, Kat Foster, Richard Dreyfuss and JoBeth Williams
Based on an enormously popular Israeli comedy from Keshet International, the series is being executive produced by Greg Malins.

[05/07/14 - 04:05 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 7 - FOX Passes on Comedy Pilots "Dead Boss," "Fatrick" & "No Place Like Home"
The network's two other comedy pilots - "Cabot College" and "Sober Companion" - still remain in consideration.

[05/07/14 - 04:00 PM]
FOX Cancels Freshman Trio of "Dads," "Enlisted" & "Surviving Jack"
The network has likewise pulled the plug on its new drama "Rake."

[05/07/14 - 03:34 PM]
Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" #1 on Cable Among Both Persons and Men 25-54
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 6.

[05/07/14 - 03:30 PM]
NBCUniversal Presents Unprecedented Coverage of Premier League's "Championship Sunday" on May 11
NBCUniversal presents the most extensive and comprehensive "Championship Sunday" programming plans ever in the U.S. with all 10 matches presented live simultaneously on 10 different NBCUniversal television networks.

[05/07/14 - 03:05 PM]
Season Two of Lifetime's Mesmerizing Series "Witches of East End" Summoned to Return July 6
Christian Cooke joins the cast as a new series regular this season, airing Sundays at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/07/14 - 02:53 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "The Voice," "NCIS" Once Again Top Demos, Viewers
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "Alaskan Bush People," USA's "Playing House" and BET's "Comic View."

[05/07/14 - 02:19 PM]
TBS Greenlights "Buzzy's," Workplace Comedy from Creators of "Will & Grace"
Ashley Tisdale, Mike Castle, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Pinkston, Matt Cook and George Wendt star in the project, which has a 10-episode order.

[05/07/14 - 02:00 PM]
Softball: ESPN to Televise Five Conference Championship Games; Entire SEC Tournament
ESPN will televise five conference championship games and the entire SEC tournament between Wednesday, May 7, and Sunday, May 11, while ESPN3 will carry up to an additional 21 conference tournament games.

[05/07/14 - 01:10 PM]
TNT Greenlights Edward Burns' 1960s-Set Police Drama "Public Morals," From Amblin Television and Executive Producer Steven Spielberg
The series centers on New York City's Public Morals Division, where cops walk the line between morality and criminality as the temptations that come from dealing with all kinds of vice threaten to get the better of them.

[05/07/14 - 12:48 PM]
History Goes Full Throttle in New Series "Biker Battleground Phoenix"
The network's latest reality entry will premiere Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/07/14 - 12:40 PM]
Oxygen Media Expands Development Slate with Five Vibrant New Projects Targeting Young Women
Tapping into young, modern woman, the projects include "Sister Witches," focusing on three sisters in their twenties who practice witchcraft.

[05/07/14 - 12:26 PM]
TNT Greenlights Supernatural Drama "Proof," Starring Jennifer Beals
Matthew Modine and Joe Morton also star in the project, from executive producer Kyra Sedgwick.

[05/07/14 - 11:58 AM]
The Hub Network Renews "My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic" for a Fifth Season
The network has ordered 26 episodes for season five.

[05/07/14 - 11:57 AM]
TBS Greenlights Steve & Nancy Carell's Police Procedural Satire "Angie Tribeca" (working title), Starring Rashida Jones
Jere Burns, Deon Cole and Andree Vermeulen also star in the 10-episode series.

[05/07/14 - 11:51 AM]
"Key and Peele" Showrunners Ian Roberts and Jay Martel to Head Up TV Land Comedy Pilot "Teachers"
The project revolves around six elementary school teachers who are trying to mold the minds and lives of America's youth, but they don't really seem to have their own lives together at all.

[05/07/14 - 11:48 AM]
Formula One Pirelli Spanish Grand Prix, Auctions America from Auburn Highlight More Than 25 Hours of Motorsports Coverage This Week on NBCSN
Lead F1 announcer Leigh Diffey will call the Spanish Grand Prix, and will be joined by veteran analyst and former racecar driver David Hobbs, and analyst and former race mechanic for the Benetton F1 team Steve Matchett.

[05/07/14 - 11:29 AM]
Production Has Begun on the Starz Original Series "Survivor's Remorse"
The story follows Cam Calloway, a basketball phenom in his early 20's who is suddenly thrust into the limelight after signing a multi-million dollar contract with a professional basketball team.

[05/07/14 - 11:11 AM]
Terry Crews Named New Host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
In addition, seasoned game show and television producer James Rowley has joined the show as executive producer.

[05/07/14 - 11:03 AM]
Second Annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge to be Played over Four Days this December
The early-season men's basketball event showcasing all 10 Big 12 teams and 10 of the 14 SEC programs will be played over four days from December 3-6.

[05/07/14 - 10:56 AM]
Country Music Superstars Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood Debut New Duet Live at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards
The two singers the previously announced performers 5 Seconds of Summer, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Luke Bryan, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

[05/07/14 - 10:55 AM]
ABC News Announces the Return of TV's Most Acclaimed Real Life Hospital Series from the Award-Winning Producers of "Hopkins," "Boston Med," and "NY Med"
"NY Med" returns with an eight-part series beginning Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/07/14 - 10:48 AM]
"Fargo's" Live+7 Numbers Are Killer!
FX further spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 15.

[05/07/14 - 10:32 AM]
Celebrate Mother's Day with TV Land's "The Golden Girls" Marathon!
Tune in for the Mom-athon event this Sunday, May 11 from 7pm-10pm ET/PT.

[05/07/14 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Renews "Vice" for Third and Fourth Seasons
Season three will debut in 2015 with 14 episodes, and season four will debut in 2016.

[05/07/14 - 09:40 AM]
Chris Lambton Takes the Reins on DIY Network's "Yard Crashers" While Matt Blashaw Enjoys a Summer Holiday on HGTV's "Vacation House for Free"
Due to the demanding production schedule that requires Blashaw to be on location for extended periods, DIY Network will temporarily hand over hosting duties to Chris Lambton.

[05/07/14 - 09:39 AM]
Discovery Fit & Health Offers an Intimate Look Into the Mysterious Mind with Annual Psych Week Programming Event, Anchored by the Premiere of "Born Schizoprhenic: Jani and Bodhi's Journey" on May 26
Discovery Fit & Health packs its primetime schedule full of premieres each night of the week with programming that helps raise awareness of mental health.

[05/07/14 - 09:32 AM]
Glimpse Into the Lives of Tiny Creatures in New Discovery Special "Mini Monsters"
Peter Dinklage narrates the two-hour special, premiering Saturday, May 31 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/07/14 - 09:30 AM]
WE tv Responds to the Binge-Viewing Phenomenon with "Law & Order Build-A-Binge," Network Will Turn Itself Over to "Binging" Viewers Every Tuesday Night
This new effort may also expand to other shows on WE tv, including originals like "Braxton Family Values."

[05/07/14 - 09:29 AM]
"Shark Girl" - One-Hour Special to Premiere Sunday, June 15 at 8PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
Madison Stewart is an inspiring young woman with a passion to protect the creatures most people fear: sharks.

[05/07/14 - 09:24 AM]
IOC Awards Olympic Games Broadcast Rights to NBCUniversal Through to 2032
The agreement from 2021 to 2032 is valued at USD 7.65 billion, plus an additional USD 100 million signing bonus to be used for the promotion of Olympism and the Olympic values between 2015 and 2020.

[05/07/14 - 09:24 AM]
"NCIS" Finishes in Its Closest Competitive Position to "The Voice" in Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 6.

[05/07/14 - 09:01 AM]
CMT's Bio-Series "Inside Fame" Returns to Television with the First In-Depth Profile of Superstar Duo and Five-Time "CMT Music Award" Nominees Florida Georgia Line on May 22
The duo skyrocketed to success in 2013, as their chart-topping, Platinum-certified Republic Nashville debut album "Here's to the Good Times" spawned more than 1.8 million copies sold to date and four consecutive #1 hits.

[05/07/14 - 08:49 AM]
"Chicago Fire" Scores Its Top Adults 18-49 Rating Since March 18 and Matches Its Best Rating Since January 7
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 6.

[05/07/14 - 08:34 AM]
ABC's "The Golbergs" Beats Fox's "New Girl" Finale/"Celebrity Wife Swap" Is Up 13% in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 6.

[05/07/14 - 08:31 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Both Viewers, Demos Once Again
"NCIS: Los Angeles" is the only one of the Eye's three dramas up week-to-week in adults 18-49.

[05/07/14 - 08:25 AM]
"The Writers' Room" New Air Date & Time - Mondays at 11 PM ET/PT
Said change begins with the "Sons of Anarchy" installment, premiering this Monday, May 12.

[05/07/14 - 08:01 AM]
2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Debuting May 31, Brings an All-Star Music Night to HBO
This year's inductees include Nirvana, The E Street Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Peter Gabriel, Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens, KISS, Brian Epstein and Andrew Loog Oldham.

[05/07/14 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Sports Brings Together Four of Nation's Most Storied Teams for New College Basketball Showcase
Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State and UCLA will all participate in the event, debuting at the United Center in Chicago on December 20.

[05/07/14 - 07:48 AM]
TV One to Expand Hit "Diva" Franchise with Launch of New Series "Hollywood Divas"
Elise Neal, Golden Brooks, Paula Jai Parker, Countess Vaughn and Lisa Wu star in the series, which is currently in production in Los Angeles.

[05/07/14 - 07:46 AM]
ESPN's WBC World Heavyweight Championship Fight Coverage: Bermane Stiverne vs. Chris Arreola Live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes on Saturday, May 10
In addition, ESPN's live telecast of the fight on Saturday will include interviews featuring Arreola and Stiverne.

[05/07/14 - 07:13 AM]
Michael Sam to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at "The 2014 ESPYS" on July 16
Currently a 2014 NFL Draft hopeful, Sam would be the first publicly gay player in the National Football League if signed by a team.

[05/07/14 - 06:38 AM]
MTV's "True Life: I'm a Gay Athlete" Explores the Lives of College Athletes Struggling to Find Acceptance in Competitive Sports Tonight at 11:30 PM ET/PT
The episode will provide an inside look at the lives of two college athletes as they are torn between their love of sports and the fear of coming out to their families and teammates about their sexuality.

[05/07/14 - 06:05 AM]
Man's Best Friend Leads One Woman to True Love When Erika Christensen Stars in "My Boyfriends' Dogs" a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere September 6
Joyce DeWitt and Teryl Rothery also star in the film, based on the book of the same name by Dandi Daley Mackall.

[05/06/14 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 6 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Samantha Logan to topline ABC Family's "Recovery Road"; "The Mindy Project" to return with reduced episode order; and Comedy Central nabs FX's "Archer" repeats.

[05/06/14 - 06:15 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 6 - FOX Orders 10 More Episodes of Multi-Camera Comedy "Mulaney"
The John Mulaney-led half-hour now has an initial order of 16 episodes at the network.







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[04/09/26 - 04:17 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Builds on Momentum from "Countdown to the Oscars" - Scores Big with Show's Post-Oscars Week
"Live with Kelly and Mark" has now delivered four straight weeks of growth among Women 25-54, with the strongest performance in that key demo in 15 weeks.

[04/09/26 - 02:16 PM]
Women Drive the Housemaid to Record-Numbers as Starz's Best-Performing Pay 1 Film Ever
It debuted on April 1 on the Starz app, all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms as part of Starz's multi-year theatrical film agreement with Lionsgate.

[04/09/26 - 01:30 PM]
CBS News to Present "Artemis II Return to Earth" a One-Hour Special, Friday, April 10
The previously scheduled episodes of "Sheriff Country," "Fire Country," and "Boston Blue" will start a half-hour later than originally announced.

[04/09/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for "My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders"
The series unravels a decades-long mystery of The Monster of Green Hollow, a rumored serial killer believed to have murdered dozens of women including three of his wives, deaths once ruled as suicides.

[04/09/26 - 11:31 AM]
ESPN, APX Content Ventures, Rich Eisen Productions, Firefly Studios and Hello Sunshine Announce "Women's Sports Now" Premiering April 16
Making the move to ESPN, "Women Sports Now" will once again be presented by Miller Lite.

[04/09/26 - 10:31 AM]
Kerry Condon Joins Netflix's Series Adaptation of "The God of the Woods"
Condon will co-star alongside previously announced cast member Maya Hawke.

[04/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
Pink to Host "The 79th Annual Tony Awards"
The triple threat and lifelong theater fan will bring her unparalleled performance skills and magnetic stage presence to Radio City Music Hall when the American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards return on Sunday, June 7.

[04/09/26 - 09:44 AM]
TNT Sports & DAZN Launch Landmark U.S. Partnership with New Monthly Live Boxing Event Series "The Fight"
Under the agreement, select fight nights will be presented across TNT Sports' U.S. networks and streamed globally on DAZN, bringing marquee matchups and championship bouts to a broad national audience.

[04/09/26 - 09:15 AM]
Rich Eisen Returns to Bristol, Conn., to Host "SportsCenter" Sunday Night
This marks Eisen's second return to host "SportsCenter" and his first time back at ESPN headquarters in more than 20 years.

[04/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
"The Ultimate Fighter" Returns with Coaches Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping on Sunday, June 14 Exclusively on Paramount+
The series will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America and Australia on Sunday, June 14, the same day as UFC Freedom 250, with new episodes premiering every Tuesday for the remainder of the 12-episode season.

[04/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Supernova Genesis" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Epic fights. Electric performances. Celebs and influencers step into the ring while stars light up the stage in Mexico's live boxing phenomenon.

[04/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Key Art & Trailer Debut - Hulu's "Vanderpump Villa" Season Three
Season three premieres on April 16 with all 10 episodes on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.

[04/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: A Marvel Television Special Presentation - "The Punisher: One Last Kill" - Official Trailer
Hey Frank.

[04/09/26 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Renews Most-Watched Comedy "Rooster," Starring Steve Carell, for a Second Season
New episodes of the 10-episode season, from Warner Bros. Television, debut Sundays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT leading up to the season finale on May 10.

[04/09/26 - 08:46 AM]
ESPN to Present 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 13
Ryan Ruocco returns as host for ESPN's presentation, joined by analysts Rebecca Lobo and Andraya Carter and reporter Holly Rowe.