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[02/05/15 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 5
Updates include: Courtney B. Vance to play Johnnie Cochran in FX's "American Crime Story"; Chris Klein among trio cast in NBC's "How We Live"; and Damon Wayans, Jr. to depart FOX's "New Girl."

[02/05/15 - 07:23 PM]
Rece Davis Signs Multi-Year Agreement with ESPN, Named New Host of "College GameDay"
Davis will relinquish his role in the Thursday night ESPN College Football Primetime booth but call select bowl games and retain his weekly play-by-play duties for college basketball.

[02/05/15 - 03:05 PM]
Bill Belichick, Head Coach of the Super Bowl XLIX Champion New England Patriots, To Visit CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," Wednesday, Feb. 11
This will be Belichick's first talk show interview since the Patriots' Super Bowl win.

[02/05/15 - 03:00 PM]
CBS Releases Storylines for "The Mentalist," "Two and a Half Men" Series Finales
Look for the series to sign off on Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19, respectively (SPOILERS!).

[02/05/15 - 01:01 PM]
Amber, Catelynn, Farrah and Maci Return for "Teen Mom OG" Premiering Monday, March 23 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Teen Mom OG" will break the fourth wall, pulling back the curtain to reveal their relationships with the producers and crew, the challenges of raising children on camera, and how life in the public eye has shaped them as parents and people.

[02/05/15 - 12:10 PM]
"Countdown to the Oscars(R): 15 Movies That Changed American Cinema"
Anchored by Robin Roberts, the one-hour special airs Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00/9:00c on ABC.

[02/05/15 - 11:55 AM]
For the Week of Jan. 26-30, Encores of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Top "Late Show" First-Runs and Mostly Original "Kimmels" in 18-49
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 26-30.

[02/05/15 - 11:45 AM]
More Surprises, Celebrity Guests, and Bridal Bliss on Season 13 of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress"
Kathy Griffin is featured in the season opener, airing Friday, March 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/05/15 - 11:16 AM]
With 5.5 Million Views, the "I Am the Locker Room Guy" Is The Channel's 3rd-Most-Watched "Kimmel" Clip of the Season
ABC spins the digital numbers for the season to date.

[02/05/15 - 10:50 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's "Unlikely Animal Friends" Returns with the Internet's Most Viral Creature Couples
Look for the first of six new episodes beginning Friday, February 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/05/15 - 10:46 AM]
NBC Renews Dramas "The Blacklist," "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D.," "Law & Order: SVU" and "Grimm" for 2015-16 Season
For the 2014-15 season to date, NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics.

[02/05/15 - 10:44 AM]
2015 ESPN Sport Science Newton Awards to Air February 15 on ESPN2
At this year's ESPN Sport Science Newton Awards, the New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. took home a trophy for "Best Catch" for his stunning one-handed touchdown against the Cowboys this season.

[02/05/15 - 10:17 AM]
Jack Black to Perform at the Oscars(R)
"Jack Black is a complete original comic voice and we're beyond thrilled that he has agreed to join the Oscars show in a very special sequence," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/05/15 - 10:01 AM]
Only on Netflix: "The Get Down," An All-New Music-Driven Drama Series from Baz Luhrmann Set in New York City in the 70s
The one-hour, 13-episode drama from Sony Pictures Television will focus on 1970s New York City - broken down and beaten up, violent, cash strapped - dying.

[02/05/15 - 10:01 AM]
Disney XD's "Lab Rats" to Begin Fourth Season with New Story Location and New Title on Wednesday, March 18
The fourth season will also include a special guest appearance by Leo Howard (of Disney XD's "Kickin' It") and a crossover episode with the superhero comedy series "Mighty Med."

[02/05/15 - 09:36 AM]
"Super" Premier League Viewership on NBC Last Weekend
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1.

[02/05/15 - 09:35 AM]
Lies, Spies and Masters of Disguise: American Heroes Channel's "Codes and Conspiracies" Returns for Second Season
New episodes kick off Monday, February 16 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[02/05/15 - 09:18 AM]
espnW Signs Julie Foudy to Multiyear Contract, Strengthening Roster of Distinctive Voices
Foudy will now have a much more prominent role for espnW, serving as the brand's primary representative at major sporting events including the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, future Olympic Games, the Special Olympics and NCAA Championships.

[02/05/15 - 08:56 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Matches Its Highest Rating and Delivers Its Biggest Overall Audience Since November 12
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 4.

[02/05/15 - 08:34 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Hits Another Series High for FOX
The network's breakout hit grows another 7% from last week among adults 18-49.

[02/05/15 - 08:33 AM]
"Fresh Off the Boat" Opens as the Season's No. 2 New Comedy in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 4.

[02/05/15 - 07:32 AM]
With a 2-Month High, ABC Is the Week's No. 1 Network in Late-Night
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 26-30.

[02/05/15 - 07:31 AM]
USA Network Orders Six Additional Episodes for Third Season of Hit Comedic Reality Series, "Chrisley Knows Best"
Look for the expanded 18-episode season this summer on the cable channel.

[02/05/15 - 07:21 AM]
ESPN Announces May 2015 "Sunday Night Baseball" Schedule
Every "Sunday Night Baseball" telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET and is available on ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and via WatchESPN.

[02/05/15 - 06:40 AM]
"Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2015" Exclusively on ESPN
For the 11th consecutive year, ESPN will exclusively televise the Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2015 on Friday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. ET.

[02/05/15 - 06:32 AM]
"House of Cards" Season 3 Key Art
All thirteen episodes will launch on Friday, February 27 at 12:01am PT only on Netflix.

[02/05/15 - 05:36 AM]
"Being Mary Jane" Returning for Season Three
Series lead Gabrielle Union shared the news with Matt Lauer on the "Today" show on Thursday morning, giving fans an early Valentine's Day gift.

[02/04/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 4
Updates include: Jenna Elfman to star in comedy pilot at FOX; Issa Rae's comedy gets pilot order at HBO; and Phillip Noyce to helm NBC's "Warrior."

[02/04/15 - 03:51 PM]
"Gold Rush" Sets Season Record with 6.1 Million Viewers on Friday, January 30
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, January 30.

[02/04/15 - 02:31 PM]
An Ogre Is Coming to "Gotham": Milo Ventimiglia Set for Recurring Guest Star Role
Appearing first in episode 19, Ventimiglia will play Jason Lennon, aka the Ogre.

[02/04/15 - 01:06 PM]
Bravo Media Renews "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" for Season Two from Universal Cable Productions
Production will commence this summer on 13 new episodes.

[02/04/15 - 12:02 PM]
"American Idol XIV" Heads to Hollywood for Two Weeks, Beginning Tonight and Thursday, February 5, on FOX
In another first, the Top 24 will hit the road to Detroit, MI, on the "American Idol" bus, for the first voting performance shows of the season.

[02/04/15 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Confirms April 29 and 30 Debut for Miniseries "The Casual Vacancy"
The cast includes Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan and Julia McKenzie, and introduces Abigail Lawrie.

[02/04/15 - 11:33 AM]
TLC Announces Additional Celebrity Contributors for Spring Season of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on TLC
New episodes will now resume on Sunday, March 8 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/04/15 - 11:20 AM]
WGN America Gears Up for World Premiere of "Outlaw Country," Tuesday, February 24 at 10 PM ET
The one-hour unscripted series provides an unprecedented look at a small town under siege in a real-life ride-along with a street crew and the elite task force of law enforcement agents assembled to take them down.

[02/04/15 - 11:01 AM]
POP Partners with "Entertainment Tonight" for Live Red Carpet Events at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R) and the Oscars(R)
Hosted by Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier of "Entertainment Tonight," the live red carpet shows airing only on Pop will provide viewers with a first look at the celebrity arrivals, fashions and antics.

[02/04/15 - 10:05 AM]
FOX Sports Announces 2015 USGA Championships Multi-Platform Coverage Schedule
Coverage begins in May with the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship May 5-6 from The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

[02/04/15 - 10:03 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Serves Up an All-New Season of "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" and the Series Premiere of "2 Fat 2 Fly" Saturday, February 28
The latter follows best friends Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons as they navigate their small-town food truck business of the same name.

[02/04/15 - 10:02 AM]
Oscar(R) Winners Blanchett, Leto, McConaughey and Nyong'o to Return as Presenters at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/04/15 - 10:01 AM]
Having Topped Both Pop and Country Charts, Darius Rucker Shares His Unusual Path to Stardom in a New Episode of "Inside Fame" Airing February 7 on CMT
Through candid new interviews and never-before-seen footage, said installment takes looks at the rise and rebirth of Rucker.

[02/04/15 - 09:57 AM]
GSN's Original Dating Show "It Takes a Church" Returns for Season 2 on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT
Natalie Grant returns as host, visiting churches in California, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana and Wyoming, in hopes of finding love for one lucky single.

[02/04/15 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Starz Shares a Look Ahead at "Outlander"
The feature includes exclusive interviews from the cast and creators of the breakout hit.

[02/04/15 - 09:30 AM]
"67th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" to Air Sunday, September 20, Live on FOX
Additionally, the "Creative Arts Emmy Awards" will be held on Saturday, September 12 and will air on FXX on a date to be announced.

[02/04/15 - 09:28 AM]
Stream "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Telecast Live Across Platforms Via CBS All Access, Sunday, Feb. 8
Fans can also follow CBS.com's Grammys Social Media Reporters, Pauley Perrette and Shad Moss, on CBS.com and Twitter (@PauleyP and @smoss) as they provide behind-the-scenes coverage leading up to the telecast.

[02/04/15 - 09:11 AM]
VH1's High-Scoring Drama Series "Hit the Floor" Starts Production on Season Three This Week
Guest stars this season include Billy Baldwin, Lynn Whitfield, Andy Buckley and Jonathan Bennett.

[02/04/15 - 09:01 AM]
FOX Sports 1 Remembers Transformative 1979 Daytona 500 with Two Specials Airing Friday, Feb. 13
"You only get one chance to be first," said NASCAR on FOX play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, who was the Turn 1 & 2 announcer for Motor Racing Network (MRN) that day.

[02/04/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Marry Me" Delivers Its Highest Rating Yet on a Night with No "Voice" Lead-In
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 3.

[02/04/15 - 08:42 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides Its Dramas to the Top Spot
The Eye leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/04/15 - 08:36 AM]
Food Network Invites Culinary Entrepreneurs to Step Right Up for a Chance to Make "Food Fortunes"
The eight-episode series launches Monday, March 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/04/15 - 08:31 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Showcases Fashion's All-Stars in Season Two of "L.A. Frock Stars" Premiering Thursday, March 19 at 9PM ET/PT
The new season will be comprised of six hour-long episodes.







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[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.

[04/02/26 - 08:07 AM]
HBO Max Brings HBO Original Series "Euphoria" to Coachella with First-Ever Series Screening at Festival
The screening will take place Sunday, April 12 at approximately 11:59 p.m. PT in the campgrounds, following the evening's final performance.

[04/02/26 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Grantchester" Season 11 - Official Preview
The beloved "Mystery!" series will debut its last season on Sunday, June 14.

[04/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Beef" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
At an elite country club, two young employees film an alarming fight between their boss and his wife - and ignite a blackmail war neither side can win.