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[02/10/15 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 10
Updates include: Jessica Sula set as new lead on ABC Family's "Recovery Road"; Betsy Brandt cast in "Life in Pieces" at CBS; and Jennifer Esposito joins the cast of ABC's "Mistresses."

[02/10/15 - 03:49 PM]
Jon Stewart to Depart Comedy Central's "The Daily Show"
"Through his unique voice and vision, 'The Daily Show' has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come," the network said in a statement.

[02/10/15 - 03:02 PM]
ESPN Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Tyson vs. Douglas
ESPN2 will televise the fight tonight (2 a.m. ET) with ESPN Friday Night Fights' Todd Grisham opening the telecast.

[02/10/15 - 01:50 PM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates Valentine's Day with All-New Live-Action, Preschool and Animation Programming Beginning Friday, Feb. 13
Nickelodeon spreads the love this Valentine's Day weekend with new episodes of the network's hit live-action, preschool and animation series airing across Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and TeenNick.

[02/10/15 - 12:53 PM]
Turner's TBS and Adult Swim Rank as Basic Cable's Top 2 Entertainment Networks Among Key Demos in Primetime for the Month of January
Turner spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/10/15 - 11:58 AM]
Disney XD Delivers Its #1 Rated Week of All Time in Primetime in Boys 6-14 and Its #2 Week in the Network's Over 15-Year History in Boys 6-11
Disney XD spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/15 - 11:54 AM]
Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller, David Oyelowo, Chris Pratt, John Travolta and Kerry Washington to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/10/15 - 11:51 AM]
A&E Network Debuts the Return of the Emmy(R) Award-Winning Docuseries "Intervention" on Sunday, March 22 at 9PM
Plus: look for a one-hour special covering the first 10 years of the groundbreaking series at 8PM ET/PT.

[02/10/15 - 11:31 AM]
New Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "So You Said Yes," Marks World Premiere as the Highest-Rated Cable Movie of the Week
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of February 2-8.

[02/10/15 - 11:08 AM]
Oscar(R) Winner Jennifer Hudson to Perform at 87th Oscars(R)
"We're creating several musical sequences for the Oscars and we couldn't be happier that our friend, Jennifer Hudson, will be performing in one of them," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/10/15 - 11:07 AM]
This Presidents' Day, Pledge Your Allegiance to "Little Women: LA"
Said event will also feature special new episodes from Season Two featuring never-before-seen footage.

[02/10/15 - 11:02 AM]
Get Turnt Up on Presidents Day with MTV as "My Super Sweet 16" Returns for a Special Featuring Lil Wayne's Daughter Reginae Carter on Monday, February 16 at 7PM ET/PT
Plus: look for the special "Sweet 16's Most Wanted: Where Are They Now?" beginning at 3:50 PM ET/PT.

[02/10/15 - 10:15 AM]
Nickelodeon Celebrates Black History Month Through Multiplatform Partnership with Because of Them, We Can(TM) Initiative
Nickelodeon will air three original 30-second PSAs that feature kids portraying distinguished African Americans, including Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.

[02/10/15 - 09:56 AM]
CMT Debuts "Glen Campbell... I'll Be Me" Movie Soundtrack Today at GlenCampbell.CMT.com and on the CMT Artists App
The soundtrack, which will be released by Big Machine Records and executive produced by Big Machine Label Group CEO and President Scott Borchetta, includes never-before-heard songs.

[02/10/15 - 09:30 AM]
Syfy Names Kelly Garner as New Vice President, Alternative Development and Production
Garner was most recently Vice President, Development & Original Programming for Pilgrim Studios.

[02/10/15 - 09:20 AM]
truTV Scores Funny Or Die's "Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner," Part of Multi-Layered Deal for Turner Broadcasting
At the center of the deal, the streetwise game show hosted by comedian Billy Eichner is set to become a truTV original series, starting with its fourth season later this year.

[02/10/15 - 09:16 AM]
"Becoming," an Inspirational Athlete Profile Series from the Producers of "30 for 30" and Executive-Produced by LeBron James, to Be Presented on Disney XD
The "Becoming" pilot aired in October 2014 and told the story of LeBron James' trajectory to the top, including some of the most defining moments of his life.

[02/10/15 - 08:51 AM]
"The Celebrity Apprentice" Matches the Sixth Week of Its Prior Cycle in Adults 18-49 and Is Up 7% In Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, February 9.

[02/10/15 - 08:45 AM]
EPIX Takes a New Slate of Comedy Programming to the Stage Starring Some of Today's Wittiest and Most Cutting-Edge Stand-Up Comics
New monthly specials are on tap from Jim Norton, Jim Breuer and Lisa Lampanelli beginning Friday, April 24.

[02/10/15 - 08:38 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Rides "Bachelor," "Castle" to Demo Victory
Both shows are up from last week among adults 18-49.

[02/10/15 - 08:38 AM]
"48 Hours: Gone" Is Saturday's #1 Program with Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, February 7.

[02/10/15 - 08:31 AM]
ABC Wins Monday for the 3rd Week in a Row in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, February 9.

[02/10/15 - 08:11 AM]
Discovery Channel Acquires All Global Rights to Broadcast Academy Award-Winner Louie Psihoyos's "Racing Extinction" to Audiences as a Worldwide Television Event Later This Year
In addition to the deal with Discovery, the documentary will have a 10 market, U.S. theatrical run and special event screenings, details will be announced shortly.

[02/10/15 - 07:49 AM]
ESPN in the Big Apple for NBA All-Star 2015
Three popular ESPN shows will emanate from the "big apple," highlighted by "SportsCenter" with host Sage Steele and analysts Chauncey Billups and Tim Legler.

[02/10/15 - 07:30 AM]
The Dream of More "Portlandia" Is Alive! IFC Renews Hit Comedy for Two More Seasons
Creators and stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, along with co-creator and director Jonathan Krisel, will remain at the helm of both seasons.

[02/10/15 - 06:39 AM]
The Paley Center for Media Announces Initial Panelists for the 32nd Annual PaleyFest LA, March 6-15, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
PaleyFest is an annual festival that salutes creative excellence and highly acclaimed TV programming, and offers a weeklong pop-culture experience that connects fans with the casts and creators of their favorite TV series.

[02/10/15 - 04:33 AM]
Whitney Thore Dances Her Way Into a Season Two of "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" on TLC
Plus: look for "The Skinny," an intimate sit down with Whitney hosted by TLC executive producer Mike Kane, following tonight's season finale.

[02/09/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 9
Updates include: Adan Canto tapped for NBC's "The Curse of the Fuentes Women"; Adhir Kalyan boards FOX's "Frankenstein"; and Walton Goggins, Shea Whigham bound for HBO's "Vice Principals."

[02/09/15 - 03:05 PM]
HBO to Visit "Getting On" for Final Season
Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer co-created the series, which stars Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash and Mel Rodriguez.

[02/09/15 - 01:40 PM]
Anna Kendrick to Perform at 87th Oscars(R)
"Out of the woods and on to the Oscar stage, Anna will be performing something special that is sure to be an 'Only on the Oscars' moment," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/09/15 - 01:29 PM]
"Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu" is Back on Cartoon Network! Premieres Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)
Cable subscribers can enjoy the new season in advance, with ten full episodes available on VOD and the Watch Cartoon Network app through February 10.

[02/09/15 - 01:00 PM]
Country Superstar Reba McEntire Guest Stars on ABC Family's Hit Comedy "Baby Daddy"
Reba will appear in Season 4 as Charlotte, Bonnie Wheeler's (Melissa Peterman) best friend and general partner in crime.

[02/09/15 - 12:56 PM]
"The Jack and Triumph Show" Premieres on Friday, February 20th at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim
This new half-hour live-action comedy series is created by Robert Smigel, Michael Koman and David Feldman and stars Jack McBrayer, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and June Squibb.

[02/09/15 - 12:43 PM]
"Elementary" Is the #1 Program in 7-Day DVR Playback with a Gain of +4.37 Million Viewers
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of January 19-25.

[02/09/15 - 12:39 PM]
"Archer" Makes Two-Episode Comedy Central Premiere on Monday, March 2 at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Repeats of the series will then continue with hour-long blocks Mondays at 10 p.m. and Fridays at 11 p.m.

[02/09/15 - 12:37 PM]
Live + 3: ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat" Premiere Jumps to a 3.3 in Adults 18-49 and 9.8 Million Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 4.

[02/09/15 - 12:19 PM]
FOX NASCAR Races Into 15th Season with 80 Hours of Daytona Speedweeks Coverage
Look for the network's live coverage of the Dayton 500 on Sunday, February 22 (1:00 PM ET), with pre-race coverage on "FOX NASCAR Sunday" (12:00 PM ET).

[02/09/15 - 12:11 PM]
Live + 7 Ratings: ABC's "Revenge" Is the Week's #1 Biggest Percentage Gainer in All 4 Telecasts of 2015
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of January 19-25.

[02/09/15 - 12:06 PM]
"Better Call Saul" Is the Biggest Series Premiere in Cable History Delivering 4.4 Million Adults 18-49 and 4.0 Million Adults 25-54
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/09/15 - 11:39 AM]
ABC Family to Wrap "Melissa & Joey" After Four Seasons
The comedy will conclude its storyline at the end of the fourth season, to air later this summer.

[02/09/15 - 11:36 AM]
Josh Hutcherson, Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Saldana and Octavia Spencer to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/09/15 - 10:35 AM]
Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold" Is Back with Miners Hauling in the Most Gold in the Show's History
The new season rolls out Friday, March 13 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/09/15 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer and Key Art for New Family Thriller, "Bloodline"
All 13 episodes of the new original series will launch only on Netflix on Friday, March 20, and be available in 4K.

[02/09/15 - 10:23 AM]
CBS Dominates Sunday with "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards," Delivering 25.3 Million Viewers - Doubling the Combined Primetime Network Competition in Viewers and Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 8.

[02/09/15 - 10:03 AM]
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra Launch Seventh All-New Meditation Experience "Manifesting True Success"
The seventh, free 21-day meditation experience, which begins on Monday, March 16, will serve as a powerful guide to create life-changing success.

[02/09/15 - 10:02 AM]
AMC and Cinnabon Partner for Season Premiere of New Drama Series "Better Call Saul"
Cinnabon(R) bakeries will host a free MiniBon(R) giveaway at all participating U.S. locations today, Monday, February 9 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

[02/09/15 - 10:00 AM]
Missy Halperin Promoted to Executive Vice President, Talent Relations for Fox Broadcasting Company
In this role, Halperin will continue to liaise with the network's talent, as well as oversee the integration of talent into marketing campaigns, cross-network programming, charitable events and corporate initiatives.

[02/09/15 - 08:38 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides the Grammys to Victory
This year's telecast however is down nearly 13% from last year among adults 18-49.

[02/09/15 - 08:26 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases a First Look Tease of the New Comedy Series "Happyish"
Steve Coogan, Kathryn Hahn and Bradley Whitford star in the series, premiering Sunday, April 26 at 9:30/8:30c.

[02/09/15 - 08:12 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Welcomes More Celebrity Guests Including Fran Drescher, Dina Lohan, Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore
The series will return to Sundays at 10:00/9:00c beginning on March 1.







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[04/07/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of March 30 - Fans Have Heart Eyes for "XO, Kitty" as Season 3 Takes No. 1 in the Top 10
Horror series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" maintained its No. 2 position for a second week on the English TV list with 6.9 million views.

[04/07/26 - 11:30 AM]
New Episodes of "Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas" Arrive on Paramount+ April 15
The eight-episode conclusion to season one will debut with two episodes at launch, followed by a weekly rollout, culminating in the season finale on Wednesday, May 27.

[04/07/26 - 11:14 AM]
Bravo's All-New Series "In The City" Debuts Tuesday, May 19 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The new original series premieres as a two-hour crossover event following the "Summer House" season 10 finale beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[04/07/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Kevin Hart travels the country with the help of comedy legends to find the next stand-up superstar - with the winner crowned live by your real-time vote.

[04/07/26 - 09:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu's "Not Suitable for Work"
From comedy hitmaker Mindy Kaling, "Not Suitable for Work" centers around five work-obsessed twenty-somethings striving for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness in Manhattan's most glamorous neighborhood, Murray Hill.

[04/07/26 - 09:01 AM]
Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert Added to Performance Lineup for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards
They join previously announced superstar performers Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green.

[04/07/26 - 08:39 AM]
Paramount+ Renews "Canada Shore" for Another Epic Season
The housemates will head back to the Shore for more parties, hookups and debauchery with filming set to take place this summer.

[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
Nova "Return to the Moon" Chronicles NASA's High-Stakes Artemis Program with New Footage from the Current Mission
The film follows NASA's Artemis missions to bring astronauts back to the Moon, including the latest footage from the Artemis II mission that is currently underway.

[04/07/26 - 08:06 AM]
Stranded Chefs Battle Each Other and the Elements in New Food Network Series "Chopped Castaways"
Hosted by Ted Allen, the eight-episode series strands 12 elite chefs on a remote island, where survival skills are just as critical as culinary talent.

[04/07/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for Original Limited Series "Half Man," Debuting April 23
New episodes will debut weekly through Thursday, May 28.

[04/07/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Mating Season" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Starring horny, lovable forest critters - a bear named Josh (voiced by Zach Woods), a raccoon named Ray (voiced by Nick Kroll), a deer named Fawn (voiced by June Diane Raphael), and a fox named Penelope (voiced by Sabrina Jalees).

[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets May Premiere Date for "We Are Jeni," A Powerful Story of Survival and an Epic Fight for Justice
The new two-hour documentary special premieres on Thursday, May 7 from 9-11PM ET/PT on ID and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[04/07/26 - 07:02 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit "Dark Matter" Returns for Season Two on August 28
The 10-episode season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on August 28, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 30, 2026.

[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals "One Piece" Expansion with New Original Titles and Extensions Delivering More Adventures for the Straw Hat Crew
Fans can prepare for an all-new adventure and voyage into the "LEGO One Piece" animated special, a two-part visual spectacle premiering September 29.

[04/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Rick and Morty" - Season 9 Official Trailer - Adult Swim
The new season premieres May 24 at 11:00/10:00c on Adult Swim.