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[08/10/15 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 10
Updates include: TV Land pulls the plug on "The Exes"; Sam Elliott joins the cast of Netflix's "The Ranch"; and Matt Nix, Peter Berg team for new drama at FOX.

[08/10/15 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for August 10
Next week, the competition moves to the next level when the Top 10 finalists will be paired with All-Star partners.

[08/10/15 - 04:02 PM]
Omi to Perform Chart-Topping Summer Hit "Cheerleader" During "America's Got Talent" Aug. 12 Live Results Show on NBC
His breakthrough single has landed at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 for four weeks running and remains in the top five on Billboard's Songs of The Summer.

[08/10/15 - 02:34 PM]
GSN Expands Its "Skin Wars" Success with New "Skin Wars: Fresh Paint" Spinoff, Airing Wednesday, August 26
The self-contained spinoff is hosted by entertainer and master of transformation, RuPaul Charles, who also serves as a judge on the parent series.

[08/10/15 - 12:07 PM]
Wheels Up! Bravo Media Renews Scripted Comedy "Odd Mom Out" for Season Two
"Odd Mom Out" recently wrapped its first 10 episode season on August 3.

[08/10/15 - 11:54 AM]
ABC Family's "Baby Daddy" Delivers 2-Year Season Finale Highs in Total Viewers and Target Demographics
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 5.

[08/10/15 - 11:26 AM]
VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" Returns Monday, September 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Devoted to pursuing their dreams in both career and romance, these artists must strike a balance between work and play against the backdrop of the Hollywood Hills.

[08/10/15 - 11:22 AM]
"What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" Returns to Science Channel on Wednesday, August 12 at 10PM ET/PT
Science Channel's daring duo, Kevin Moore and Grant Reynolds, are back to out-build, out-kaboom and out-science the world's wildest viral videos.

[08/10/15 - 11:12 AM]
TV One's "Born Again Virgin" Premiere Night Reaches 1.4 Million Total Viewers P2+
TV One further spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 5.

[08/10/15 - 10:55 AM]
Video: "Amy Schumer Live at the Apollo" - Announcement Tease (HBO)
Directed by Chris Rock and taped May 29 before a live audience at New York's iconic Apollo Theater, the one-hour special features Schumer talking about her life.

[08/10/15 - 10:38 AM]
Big & Rich Star Rocks His Way to TLC with "Big Kenny and Family"
The all-new one-hour special premieres Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[08/10/15 - 10:35 AM]
BET Networks to Air Original New Edition Biopic Miniseries Executive Produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment in Association with New Edition Enterprises
New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant have all signed on as co-producers for the film that is being developed into a three-night miniseries premiering on BET in 2016.

[08/10/15 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Sports Group Agrees to 6-Year Extension to Remain the Exclusive U.S. Home of the Premier League
As per the agreement, NBC Sports Group will continue to make all 380 Premier League matches available to fans.

[08/10/15 - 09:14 AM]
Cast Your Vote Now! Bravo Media Launches Second Annual "Real Housewives Awards" on BravoTV.com
Said honors will be handed on during "Watch What Happens Live" on Monday, September 14 at 11:00/10:00c.

[08/10/15 - 09:03 AM]
IFC's Newest Original Comedy, "Documentary Now!," To Pre-Premiere on Vice.com and Across Multiple Platforms Beginning Today
The episode will simultaneously be made available on IFC.com, YouTube, VOD, DISH channel 102, iGuide, and on TV Everywhere platforms through IFC's cable partners.

[08/10/15 - 08:40 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Preseason Opens on Top for NBC
The Peacock's coverage of the Hall of Fame Game easily wins the night.

[08/10/15 - 08:28 AM]
Vikings-Steelers Hall of Fame Game on NBC Is Up 19% Over Last Year
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 9.

[08/10/15 - 08:28 AM]
ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" Is Up from Its Week-Ago Premiere
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 9.

[08/10/15 - 08:26 AM]
Great American Country Premieres Two Lake Lifestyle Series and Renews Two RV Favorites
Newcomers "Lake Docks and Decks" (Saturday, August 22) and "Lake Guys" (Sunday, September 5) are both on tap in the coming weeks.

[08/10/15 - 07:00 AM]
"The Late Late Show with James Corden" to Be First Late Night Talk Show to Film Entire Episode Inside YouTube Space LA
The episode will feature YouTube stars Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley, Kandee Johnson, The Slow Mo Guys and the creators of "Epic Rap Battles of History," in addition to up-and-coming talent.

[08/10/15 - 06:36 AM]
NBC Sports Group Locks Up Second Leg of Triple Crown, The Preakness Stakes, In Long-Term Extension
The long-term renewal extends the partnership for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, which began in 2001.

[08/09/15 - 02:31 PM]
Statement from Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company on Frank Gifford
"Frank Gifford was an exceptional man who will be missed by everyone who had the joy of seeing his talent on the field, the pleasure of watching his broadcasts, or the honor of knowing him."

[08/09/15 - 01:36 PM]
Hulu Originals Fall Slate
Next month will see the launch of new seasons of "The Awesomes" and "The Mindy Project" on a weekly basis.

[08/09/15 - 11:37 AM]
Audience's "Kingdom" Returns for Season Two on Wednesday, October 14
DirecTV's original series is back on Wednesday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/09/15 - 11:36 AM]
Gifford Family Statement on Frank Gifford
"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford."

[08/09/15 - 08:50 AM]
Premier League Season Off to Record Start on Networks of NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal spins the numbers for Saturday, August 8.

[08/09/15 - 08:25 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "48 Hours" Repeats Keep CBS on Top
A pair of repeats from the newsmagazine are the top two programs last night.

[08/09/15 - 08:21 AM]
"Aquarius" Grows to Its Top Rating to Date Among Four Saturday Telecasts
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, August 8.

[08/08/15 - 08:45 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is Friday's #1 Show on the Big 4 in 18-49, NBC Ties for the Nightlong Win
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 7.

[08/08/15 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Split Top Demo Honors
"Dateline NBC" leads the night among the adults 18-49 demographic.

[08/08/15 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Gives "Sense8" Birthday Present of Second Season
The show's eight principal characters all share the same birthday: August 8.

[08/07/15 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 7
Updates include: HBO tables its "Utopia" import; "Louie" to take another extended hiatus on FX; and "Training Day" is the latest feature eyed for a small screen take.

[08/07/15 - 12:45 PM]
FOX to Offer Free Advance Screenings of Upcoming Tuesday Night Series in 20 Markets Across the Country
The free advance screenings will enable thousands of fans to preview the premiere episodes of the highly anticipated new shows before they debut on FOX this September.

[08/07/15 - 12:29 PM]
TLC Follows the All-Female Busby Quintuplets in New Series
The Busby family, Danielle, Adam and their four-year-old daughter Blayke, recently welcomed home the quints, and the series will follow them as they adjust to their new normal.

[08/07/15 - 11:18 AM]
"Descendants: Set It Off," a Special About the Making of Disney's Hit Movie "Descendants," to Air Sunday, August 9 on Disney Channel
Featured are Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson and director, choreographer and executive-producer Kenny Ortega during rehearsal for the musical numbers and filming of the movie.

[08/07/15 - 10:23 AM]
Nearly 183 Million People Have Turned to CBS News Broadcasts During the Current Television Year
CBS spins the numbers for the year to date.

[08/07/15 - 09:20 AM]
Live + 3 Day Ratings: ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" Posts All-Time Playback Highs
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, August 2.

[08/07/15 - 09:19 AM]
E!'s "I Am Cait" Continues Its Success in Week Two with a Combined Audience of 4.6M Total Unique Viewers on Sunday Night
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, August 2.

[08/07/15 - 09:03 AM]
FXX Orders Comedy "Cassius and Clay" and Becomes New Home for Hit Comedy "Archer"
Kaitlin Olson and Lake Bell star in the animated comedy, due to air on FXX in 2016.

[08/07/15 - 09:02 AM]
"The Strain" Is Spreading to Season Three
The series will return for a third season next summer, taking fans even deeper into the thriller from Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse.

[08/07/15 - 09:01 AM]
Premiere Dates Set for "The Bastard Executioner," "American Horror Story: Hotel" and "Fargo"
They'll roll out on September 15, October 7 and October 12, respectively.

[08/07/15 - 09:00 AM]
FX Orders First Season of Comedy "Better Things"
Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. are behind the project, which stars the former.

[08/07/15 - 08:45 AM]
"Food Fighters" Matches Its Season High in 18-49 and "Dateline Mystery" Captures Its Top Thursday Rating to Date
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, August 6.

[08/07/15 - 08:34 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother," "Big Bang" Claim Top Spots for CBS
The Eye once again leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[08/07/15 - 08:34 AM]
BBC America and BBC One Announce Leads of New Drama "The Living and the Dead"
The original six-part series, created by Ashley Pharoah, will star Colin Morgan as lead Nathan Appleby and Charlotte Spencer as Charlotte Appleby, Nathan's wife.

[08/06/15 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 6
Updates include: James Franco to star in "The Deuce" at HBO; Daisy Head to lead ABC Family's "Guilt"; and Michael Dorman to star in "The Patriot" for Amazon.

[08/06/15 - 05:55 PM]
FOX at TCA: Newman, Walden Talk "Prison Break," "X-Men" & Gordon Ramsay
Plus: the future of "Wayward Pines"; Bill Hader to guest on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; and "Empire" on track for a spin-off.

[08/06/15 - 05:00 PM]
Video: Watch the All-New Promo for Season Two of "Empire"
The blockbuster hit returns for its second season on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/06/15 - 03:24 PM]
"FOX NFL Sunday" Invades the Red Carpet for "67th Emmy(R) Awards"
This is the first time a sports-themed pregame show will air live from the site of the Emmys.

[08/06/15 - 02:26 PM]
"Cedar Cove" Steals Saturday Night
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for Saturday, August 1.







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[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
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