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[05/17/15 - 09:25 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Demos with "48 Hours"
The Eye leads the night in both categories thanks to its mainstay.

[05/17/15 - 09:10 AM]
"Saturday Night Live," with Host Louis C.K., Matches the Show's Highest Household Rating in the Metered Markets Since March 7
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, May 16.

[05/16/15 - 09:00 AM]
"Grimm" Grows for a Second Straight Week, Up 10% vs. One Week Ago, Up 22% vs. Two Weeks Ago
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, May 15.

[05/16/15 - 08:52 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Finale Powers ABC to Victory
Spin-off "Beyond the Tank" likewise helps top the charts among adults 18-49.

[05/16/15 - 08:39 AM]
ABC Tops Friday with Best May Sweep Delivery in 9 Years - "Shark Tank" Marks Most-Watched-Ever Finale
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 15.

[05/15/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 15
Updates include: David Lynch back on board Showtime's "Twin Peaks" revival; Kathy Najimy joins the cast of A&E's "Unforgettable"; and Disney Channel quietly renews "K.C. Undercover."

[05/15/15 - 04:01 PM]
ABC Family Casts Harry Shum Jr. as 'Magnus Bane' in Its Saga Series "Shadowhunters"
Magnus Bane is the high warlock of Brooklyn. With eccentric style, he's fierce, cunning and keeps his cards close to his chest.

[05/15/15 - 03:02 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Heats Up This Summer with "Live's Search for America's New Grill Star"
On August 14, two finalists will go head-to-head in front of a panel of judges and vie for the title of "America's New Grill Star."

[05/15/15 - 01:51 PM]
E!'s "The Grace Helbig Show" Welcomes Jack Black, Pitch Perfect 2's Adam Devine aAnd Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
The series will now air Sunday nights at 11:00/10:00c beginning May 31.

[05/15/15 - 01:23 PM]
Media Outlets Get in the Spirit of Giving to Help Support NBC's "Red Nose Day," A Star-Studded Entertainment Event for Charity Airing May 21
Many media outlets generously donated media space to help promote the live three-hour event - from print and digital space to airtime for spots to billboards.

[05/15/15 - 12:46 PM]
SundanceTV's Critically Acclaimed, Peabody Award-Winning "Rectify" Returns Thursday, July 9th at 10:00 PM ET/PT
Plus: all 16 episodes from the past two seasons will be available for viewers to consume in advance of the season three premiere during "Binge on the Fourth of July: The 'Rectify' DVR Marathon."

[05/15/15 - 12:00 PM]
Alan Van Sprang to Guest Star as Villain 'Valentine' in ABC Family's Saga Series "Shadowhunters"
Brilliant, cunning, and dangerously handsome, Valentine is a mysterious Shadowhunter wielding immense power.

[05/15/15 - 10:19 AM]
"Impact Wrestling" Moving to Wednesday Nights At 9/8c on Destination America Beginning Wednesday, June 3
The mid-week knockout premiere will kick off with stellar matches showcasing America's favorite wrestlers.

[05/15/15 - 10:01 AM]
Maroon 5, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, John Fogerty, Meghan Trainor and Ed Sheeran All to Perform Live in Season Finale on NBC's "The Voice"
More guest performers are expected to be announced later.

[05/15/15 - 09:31 AM]
Thirteen New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for the 2015-16 Season
Said pickups include "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" and "Code Black" at CBS and "Grandfathered" at FOX.

[05/15/15 - 09:05 AM]
Hulu Delivers "The Mindy Project" as Latest Hulu Original Series
Hulu announced today that it has ordered season four - 26 new episodes - of the critically acclaimed series "The Mindy Project."

[05/15/15 - 09:01 AM]
Legendary Musician Bob Dylan to Perform on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," Tuesday, May 19
Dylan joins the previously announced Bill Murray on the Tuesday, May 19 show, part of the "Late Show's" final three broadcasts.

[05/15/15 - 08:46 AM]
"Blacklist" Grows 7% Week to Week, Up for a Second Straight Week
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 14.

[05/15/15 - 08:33 AM]
ABC Tops Thursday in the May Sweep for the First Time in 6 Years in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 14.

[05/15/15 - 08:25 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Dramas Go Out on Top Among Adults 18-49
"Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" are number one and two, respectively, in the key demographic last night.

[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.







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[12/15/25 - 09:31 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix Announce On-Air Talent for MVP's Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, Live Only on Netflix on Friday, December 19 from Kaseya Center in Miami
On Friday, December 19, the Jake vs. Joshua preliminary card begins at 4:45pm ET / 1:45pm PT on Netflix's Tudum and MVP's YouTube Channel, with the main card starting at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT, live only on Netflix.

[12/15/25 - 09:19 AM]
Driven by Strong November Viewership, ESPN Earns Third Straight Month of Year-Over-Year Audience Growth for Weekday Studio Programming
Highlights include "The Pat McAfee Show" having its most-viewed November of all time across linear and YouTube with 445,000 average viewers per show and "NFL Live" reaching its second most-watched November since 2016 with 445,000 average viewers.

[12/15/25 - 09:02 AM]
TNT Sports to Present Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Saturday's College Football Playoff First Round
Saturday's game crews will include Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer, Katie George and Quint Kessenich calling Tulane/Ole Miss, with Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick, Kris Budden and Stormy Buonantony assigned to JMU/Oregon.

[12/15/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces All-New Special, "Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion Pt. 2," to Air Monday, Dec. 22 on CBS
This one-hour show gives viewers who loved the first special another opportunity to reminisce and revisit the laughter and joy from the original CBS series.

[12/15/25 - 08:01 AM]
The Wasteland Comes Bearing Gifts... "Fallout" Season Two Surprises with Early Release Date
The premiere episode will debut one day earlier on Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00 p.m. PT.

[12/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
USA Sports Announces Wednesday Night Primetime Schedule for 2026 LOVB Season on USA Network
USA Network's Match of the Week coverage begins with the first serve of the 2026 season on Wednesday, January 7, at 6 p.m. ET, featuring a rematch of the 2025 Championship when LOVB Nebraska faces defending champion LOVB Austin.

[12/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer, Key Art and New Episodic Imagery for "Ponies"
All eight episodes of espionage thriller series starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson will debut Thursday, January 15 on Peacock.

[12/15/25 - 07:00 AM]
Golden Globe-Nominated "One Battle After Another" - Including Best Picture - Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max December 19
The film stars Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, and Golden Globe nominees Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti.

[12/15/25 - 05:41 AM]
Video: "Stranger Things 5" - Volume 2 Trailer - Netflix
With Hawkins' children ensnared by Vecna, the party faces unimaginable peril as they fight to bring them home.

[12/13/25 - 10:02 AM]
Flex Game! LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Lakers Host Cade Cunningham and Eastern-Conference Leading Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 10:30 P.M. ET on NBC and Peacock
NBC Sports' NBA coverage on December 23, December 29, and December 30 will now feature nationwide doubleheaders, with the entire country getting both games on NBC and Peacock.

[12/12/25 - 03:04 PM]
ESPN Scored Most-Watched Jimmy V Women's Classic Ever; Men's Classic Most-Watched in Five Years
The former averaged 1.0 million viewers, peaking with 1.3 million.

[12/12/25 - 01:46 PM]
ID Sets January Return for "People Magazine Investigates," Featuring More Ripped from the Headlines Cases That Captivated the Nation
The new season premieres Monday, January 12 at 9:00/8:00c on ID, with new episodes airing weekly.

[12/12/25 - 01:31 PM]
Hallmark Expands the Universe of "When Calls the Heart" with Prequel Series "Hope Valley: 1874" Starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy
The eight-episode series begins production next week in Vancouver, BC and will premiere in March 2026 exclusively on Hallmark+.

[12/12/25 - 10:05 AM]
Meet the 14 Contestants Competing on "Fear Factor: House of Fear," Premiering Wednesday, January 14th at 9/8c on FOX
Dropped into an unforgiving, remote location, a group of strangers will live together under one roof, and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting - and fear is a weapon.

[12/12/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: What's Coming in Early 2026 - "Shrinking," "Monarch," "Hijack" & More - Apple TV
Also on tap are "The Last Thing He Told Me" and "Eternity."