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[05/14/15 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 14
Updates include: Amazon greenlights latest wave of drama pilots; Portia de Rossi upped to series regular on ABC's "Scandal"; and Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton to return to "American Crime" in new roles.

[05/14/15 - 02:07 PM]
Pitbull and Chris Brown to Perform Smash Hit "Fun" on the "2015 Billboard Music Awards"
These stars join previously announced musical performers Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Imagine Dragons, Hozier, Nick Jonas, Tori Kelly, Ed Sheeran, Van Halen, Kanye West and more!

[05/14/15 - 01:38 PM]
Video: "True Detective" Season 2: Trailer (HBO)
The new season will debut on Sunday, June 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/14/15 - 01:28 PM]
"Submissive Wives' Guide To Marriage" Airs Sunday, May 17 at 9/8c on TLC
The hour long special chronicles the lives of three married couples, two living in a submissive marriage, and one looking to adapt to this lifestyle to save their marriage.

[05/14/15 - 01:25 PM]
2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Debuting May 30, Brings a Star-Studded Music Night to HBO
This year's ceremony featured an exciting array of guests, including Dave Grohl, Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Tom Morello, John Mayer, Jimmie Vaughan, Karen O, Nick Zinner, Beck, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney.

[05/14/15 - 01:24 PM]
Video: Adult Swim's "Rick and Morty" Invade "The Simpsons!"
Taking over the famous Simpsons "Couch Gag", Rick and Morty will bring their multi-dimensional insanity to the home of iconic characters Marge, Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.

[05/14/15 - 12:42 PM]
History(R) Premieres "Avenging the Alamo: The Road to Texas Rising" Narrated by Ray Liotta
The one-hour special premieres Monday, May 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/14/15 - 12:01 PM]
Join David Letterman as He Hosts the Final Broadcasts of CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" in a Three-Night Event, Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, May 20
Tom Hanks, Bill Murray and Eddie Vedder are among those slated to appear.

[05/14/15 - 11:09 AM]
Showtime(R) Debuts 2015 Primetime Emmy(R) Campaign
The 2015 Emmy campaign will feature ads for the network's critically-acclaimed series including first-time contenders "Penny Dreadful," "HAPPYish" and "The Affair."

[05/14/15 - 10:53 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Outdelivers Letterman, Kimmel in All Key Demos for Week of May 4-8
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 4-8.

[05/14/15 - 10:38 AM]
Vehicle Values Are of the Name of the Game on Velocity's "What's My Car Worth?"
The series returns on Thursday, May 21 with back-to-back episodes starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/14/15 - 10:26 AM]
The CW Network and Just for Laughs Partner for Broadcast and Digital Content Deal
The CW will broadcast an exclusive two-hour special next season featuring performances from top comedians and new stars, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

[05/14/15 - 10:25 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network to Premiere One-Hour Special "Dance Crash" Saturday, May 30 at 10 P.M.
The one-hour special follows Brandee Evans, a professional dancer and celebrity choreographer, as she travels to Atlanta's Westlake High School to overhaul their dance team in a dramatic battle to regain their hip-hop supremacy at the Georgia High School Dance Championship.

[05/14/15 - 10:08 AM]
"The World Dog Awards," Hosted by George Lopez, Returns to The CW in 2016
An airdate and time will be announced at a later date.

[05/14/15 - 10:02 AM]
The "Late Show with David Letterman" Delivers Its Largest Weekly Audience in More Than Four Years
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 4-8.

[05/14/15 - 10:00 AM]
Video: First Look at The CW's New Series for 2015-16
Watch the trailers for new dramas "Containment," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow."

[05/14/15 - 09:30 AM]
"Last Man Standing" Comes to Hallmark Channel's Programming Lineup Starting January 2016
"'Last Man Standing' fits right into the model of family friendly entertainment that is at the core of our programming values," says Darren Melameth.

[05/14/15 - 09:16 AM]
"Nightline" Is #1 for the Week in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 4-8.

[05/14/15 - 09:15 AM]
AMC Announces Its New Drama Series "Humans" Will Premiere Sunday, June 28th at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
Based on the award-winning Swedish sci-fi drama "Real Humans," the series explores the emotional impact that comes as the lines between humans and machines become increasingly blurred.

[05/14/15 - 09:05 AM]
ABC Family Starts Production on New Reality Series "Job or No Job"
From the Emmy Award-winning producers of "Undercover Boss" comes "Job or No Job," an unprecedented look at the job market facing today's young adults.

[05/14/15 - 08:51 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Is #1 or Tied for #1 in Adults 18-49 with Its Last 11 Regular-Slot Originals in a Row
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 13.

[05/14/15 - 08:47 AM]
Watch CBS Through Chromecast - Content From the CBS App and CBS.com, Including the CBS All Access Subscription Service, Can Now Be Viewed via Chromecast Devices
For $5.99 a month, the service offers more than 7,000 on-demand episodes from the current season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand, as well as the ability to stream local CBS stations live in more than 20 markets.

[05/14/15 - 08:40 AM]
ABC Leads Its 3rd Straight Wednesday in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 13.

[05/14/15 - 08:29 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos for Fourth Consecutive Week
The Alphabet's "Modern Family" continues its reign among adults 18-49.

[05/14/15 - 08:05 AM]
Budweiser & FOX Sports Highlight Top Athletes' Untold Stories in "Uncompromising"
Kevin Harvick, Kyrie Irving, Ronda Rousey and Tim Howard are among those featured in the four-part series.

[05/14/15 - 06:47 AM]
Investigation Discovery's Women in Prison, A New Ground-Breaking Original Docu-Series, Premieres Thursday, June 11 at 10PM ET/PT
Indiana Women's Prison houses 600 inmates with maximum security and is the backdrop for this cast of surprisingly relatable and bold characters.

[05/14/15 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix / Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) - Official Trailer & Key Art
The special premieres exclusively on Netflix on Friday, May 22 at 12:01am PT in all territories where the service is available.

[05/14/15 - 06:30 AM]
Ancient Cold Cases Re-Opened in "Mummies Alive" New Smithsonian Channel(TM) Series Premiering Sunday, June 7 at 9PM ET/PT
The six-episode series is narrated by two-time Golden Globe nominee Jason Priestley.

[05/14/15 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces Carriage Agreements with Additional Affiliates to Expand CBS All Access' Local Live Offering to 60+ Percent of the U.S.
The live linear feeds in many of the markets represented by 13 affiliate groups will begin rolling out in the coming weeks.

[05/14/15 - 06:05 AM]
MTV to Air Super-Sized 90-Minute "Teen Mom OG" Season Finale on Monday, May 25 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The drama doesn't end there as fans can enjoy more of the OGs when the network airs "Teen Mom OG Finale Special: Check-Up with Dr. Drew" and "Teen Mom OG: Unseen Moments" in the coming weeks.

[05/14/15 - 05:00 AM]
The CW Announces 2015-16 Fall Schedule
Highlights include the new drama "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," a spin-off of "Arrow" and "The Flash."

[05/13/15 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 13
Updates include: CBS passes on "The Half of It," may reshoot "Doubt"; Peter MacNicol to depart "CSI: Cyber" come season two; and Vanessa Williams to drop by USA's "Royal Pains."

[05/13/15 - 10:07 PM]
Winner Announced on "American Idol XIV"
The broadcast from The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, featured performances by the reunited Top 12 finalists.

[05/13/15 - 02:30 PM]
Video: First Look at the New Fall Series on CBS
Get an early taste of "Angel from Hell," "Code Black," "Life in Pieces," "Limitless" and "Supergirl."

[05/13/15 - 12:09 PM]
"The Lion's Mouth Opens," The Story of One Courageous Woman's Journey to Discover If She Has Inherited Huntington's Disease, Debuts June 1, Exclusively on HBO
In the acclaimed documentary, Lucy Walker follows courageous young filmmaker and actress Marianna Palka as she gathers her friends to find out if she has inherited Huntington's from her father.

[05/13/15 - 12:06 PM]
Travel Channel Selects the Top 15 Contestants for "Travel Channel Star" Competition
In the 15 five-minute webisodes, three judges and host Bert Kreischer, professional fun-seeker and host of "Trip Flip," provide colorful commentary and feedback about each audition.

[05/13/15 - 11:45 AM]
Tarantula Brings Terror to Animal Planet L!ve
Viewers can head to apl.tv/tarantula to see the monster arachnid for themselves, and using #TarantulaCam, can share their own observations and thoughts on Facebook and Twitter.

[05/13/15 - 11:30 AM]
Experience the Greatest Adventure of Life and Survival in New Groundbreaking Discovery Channel Series "Life Story"
The six-part series launches Saturday, June 6 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[05/13/15 - 11:02 AM]
ABC Family Announces Premiere Dates for "Monica The Medium," "Job or No Job," "Next Step Realty: NYC," "Startup U" and "Kevin From Work"
Plus: return dates are set for "Chasing Life," "Switched at Birth" and "Young & Hungry."

[05/13/15 - 10:03 AM]
"Blunt Talk" Premieres and "Survivor's Remorse" Returns August 22nd on Starz
Set in Los Angeles, the latter follows Walter Blunt (Patrick Stewart), a British import intent on conquering the world of American cable news and the fallout from his well-intentioned, but mostly misguided decision-making, both on and off the air.

[05/13/15 - 09:38 AM]
French Montana, Snoop Dogg, Nick Cannon, Wale and Tyrese among Talent Headed to the BET Experience @ L.A. LIVE Fan Fest Presented by Coca-Cola(R)
Participants in Saturday's hot ticket Sprite(R) celebrity basketball game include Snoop Dogg, Nick Cannon, French Montana, Terrell Owens, Omarion, Keri Hilson, Wale, and Soulja Boy.

[05/13/15 - 09:03 AM]
Cat Deeley to Host the Critics' Choice Television Awards, Airing Live on A&E, Sunday, May 31
Deeley, longtime host of "So You Think You Can Dance," hosted the first Critics' Choice Television Awards in 2011.

[05/13/15 - 09:01 AM]
E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet" Brings Exclusive Access to the "Billboard Music Awards" on Sunday, May 17th at 6:00PM ET/PT
E! hosts Giuliana Rancic and Terrence Jenkins will be front and center welcoming some of the biggest names in entertainment.

[05/13/15 - 08:50 AM]
NBC Ties for the Tuesday Win in 18-49 Among the Big 4 with the #1 Show of the Night, "The Voice"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 12.

[05/13/15 - 08:39 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with NBC
"NCIS: New Orleans" posts week-to-week growth for the Eye last night.

[05/13/15 - 08:39 AM]
"DWTS: The Results" Tops "The Voice" in Viewers and Grows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, May 12.

[05/13/15 - 07:49 AM]
TV One Brings Love, Lust and Lies with June Premieres "The Summoning" and "Will to Love"
Look for said films on Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, June 27, respectively.

[05/13/15 - 07:32 AM]
Carrie Underwood Tops Nominations for the 2015 "CMT Music Awards" with Five Nods Including Two for Video of the Year Premiering Live from Nashville on Wednesday, June 10th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
On the heels of winning last year's coveted video of the year, country superstar Carrie Underwood is in contention once again leading the pack with five nominations.

[05/13/15 - 07:30 AM]
Additional Presenters Announced for "2015 Billboard Music Awards"
Newly on tap are Lily Aldridge, Hannah Davis, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, Khloe Kardashian & Kylie Jenner, Danica McKellar, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, Tracee Ellis Ross, Prince Royce and Charli XCX.

[05/13/15 - 07:20 AM]
Turner Sports Announces Multi-Year Extensions for "Inside the NBA's" Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal
"We truly believe Inside the NBA is among the best studio shows of all time and a large part of its success is due to the unrivaled chemistry between Ernie, Charles, Kenny and Shaquille," said Lenny Daniels, president of Turner Sports.







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[11/10/25 - 11:32 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 10:31 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 09:30 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 08:31 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 08:06 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 08:00 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 06:40 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 06:15 AM]
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[11/10/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Owning Manhattan" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
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