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[08/25/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 25
Updates include: Debra Winger cast in Netflix's "The Ranch"; Greg Poehler, Rachel Blanchard to lead DirecTV's "You Me Her"; and Alison Sweeney to step down as host of NBC's "The Biggest Loser."

[08/25/15 - 04:57 PM]
Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tori Kelly, A$AP Rocky and Twenty One Pilots Join 2015 "MTV Video Music Awards" Performer Line-Up Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
The 2015 MTV VMAs will feature Miley Cyrus as host.

[08/25/15 - 01:03 PM]
"48 Hours: Decades of Deceit" Is Saturday's #1 Broadcast at 10:00 PM with Adults 25-54, Adults 18-49 and Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, August 22.

[08/25/15 - 12:42 PM]
IFC's Comedy Crib Launches Brand New Slate of Web Series This Fall
IFC's online comedy destination premieres "Suburban Sons," a brand new web series starring Lamorne Morris.

[08/25/15 - 12:05 PM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Premieres Monday, September 14, 2015 with Chris Harrison as Host
This season, producers are bringing back the drama to the long-running franchise by reintroducing the ladder format, with the tension and the difficulty building as each contestant makes his or her way closer to $1 million dollars.

[08/25/15 - 11:07 AM]
Joy Behar, Candace Cameron Bure and Paula Faris Named Co-Hosts as the Countdown Begins to Season 19 of "The View"
"As 'The View' embarks on a remarkable 19th season, I am extremely proud to see the legacy of smart and diverse women engaging in entertaining and thought-provoking conversation continue," said Barbara Walters.

[08/25/15 - 10:32 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Inside Look Video of "Ash vs Evil Dead"
This comes on the heels of the official red-band trailer that was digitally released this weekend and features never-before-seen scenes.

[08/25/15 - 10:13 AM]
"War and Peace" Comes to the Flagship Channels of A+E Networks Airing on Lifetime, A&E and History in January 2016
Paul Dano, Lily James, James Norton, Gillian Anderson and Jim Broadbent co-star in the adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's enduring novel.

[08/25/15 - 10:02 AM]
E! Rakes in a Fresh Slate of Fall Programming
Highlights include new seasons of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (September 20), "Botched" (October 6), "Christina Milian Turned Up" (November 3) and "The Royals" (November 15).

[08/25/15 - 09:48 AM]
TV One Expands Monday Crime and Justice Programming Block with New Original Series "For My Man"
This one-hour series sheds light on the outrageous and shocking stories of women who have been arrested for a crime they committed in the name of love.

[08/25/15 - 09:45 AM]
VH1 Explores the Difficult and Complex Ties That Bind in New Series "VH1 Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn"
The series hopes to shed a little light on the complicated and often misunderstood world of celebrity families who still have to grapple with universal issues - but under a microscope.

[08/25/15 - 09:05 AM]
CBS Sports Announces Broadcast Pairings for Historic 2015 NFL Season
The CBS Television Network, home of Super Bowl 50, begins its 56th year of broadcasting the NFL with Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson as the top team.

[08/25/15 - 09:04 AM]
Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods" with Andrew Zimmern Kicks Off Ninth Season with a Modern Twist on Classic Cultural Dishes
In eight all-new, hour-long episodes, Zimmern continues on his epic journey to illuminate the most unique foods from every corner of the globe.

[08/25/15 - 09:03 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Is the Week's No. 1 Syndie Talker in All Key Measures
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of August 10-14.

[08/25/15 - 09:01 AM]
"The Latin Explosion: A New America," A Celebration of Latino Music, To Debut Nov. 16 on HBO and HBO Latino and Be Simulcast in Latin America and the Caribbean
Narrated by John Leguizamo, the project is executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola.

[08/25/15 - 08:43 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Top Demo Honors
The Alphabet's "Bachelor in Paradise" surges 20% from last week among adults 18-49.

[08/25/15 - 08:43 AM]
NBC Ties for the Monday Win Among the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, August 24.

[08/25/15 - 08:37 AM]
"Bachelor in Paradise" and "Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" Both Hit Series Highs in Overall Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, August 24.

[08/25/15 - 07:01 AM]
Cablevision and CBS Reach New Comprehensive Content Carriage Agreement
As part of the new agreement, Cablevision is the first cable or satellite provider to announce plans to distribute CBS All Access and Showtime Internet services to its Optimum Online customers.

[08/25/15 - 07:00 AM]
Rusted Development Returns for a Second Season to Discovery Channel on Monday, September 7 at 10PM ET/PT
The series was previously known as "Lords of the Car Hoards."

[08/24/15 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 24
Updates include: Katherine Heigl set as new lead on CBS's "Doubt"; Daniella Alonso cast in TNT's "Animal Kingdom"; and Lynn Whitfield among the first to board OWN's "Greenleaf."

[08/24/15 - 10:01 PM]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Voting Results for August 24
Next week, the Top Six finalists will be paired with All-Star partners.

[08/24/15 - 07:07 PM]
Huge Fan Favorite Ben Higgins Searches for Love Again on ABC's Hit Romance Reality Series, "The Bachelor," When It Returns to ABC in January 2016 for Its Landmark 20th Season
The announcement was made live tonight on ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" show.

[08/24/15 - 03:31 PM]
El Rey Network Founder Robert Rodriguez and Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler Proclaim August 25, 2015 "From Dusk Till Dawn Day"
"I'm so proud that From Dusk till Dawn is Austin made and that we can celebrate this day with the community," said Rodriguez.

[08/24/15 - 01:46 PM]
"Fear the Walking Dead" Becomes the #1 Series Premiere in Cable History in Total Viewers and All Key Demos
AMC spins the numbers for Sunday, August 23.

[08/24/15 - 01:40 PM]
Investigation Discovery Shatters Network Records with the New Season Premiere of "Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda," Delivering 3.8 Million Viewers P2+
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 18.

[08/24/15 - 12:43 PM]
"Under the Dome" Is the Week's Top Program in Live +7-Day Lift in Viewers and Adults 18-49 for the Second Straight Week
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of August 3-9.

[08/24/15 - 12:26 PM]
"Total Drama -The Ridonculous Race" Premieres Monday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. (ET/ PT) on Cartoon Network and the Cartoon Network App
Catch episodes on the Cartoon Network app before they premiere starting the morning of Monday, September 7.

[08/24/15 - 12:10 PM]
"Kevin Hart Presents: Lil Rel Howery: RELevant" Premieres September 5 at 11 p.m.
The special showcases Rel's captivating storytelling style and his uncanny ability to transport audiences into his hilarious world of loveable, outrageous characters.

[08/24/15 - 12:06 PM]
ABC Family's "The Fosters" Hits Multi-Month Highs for Summer Finale; Season Debut of "Young & Hungry" Wins Its Time Period Across Target Demos
ABC Family further spins the numbers for Monday, August 17 and Wednesday, August 19.

[08/24/15 - 11:32 AM]
Rachael Ray Joins Anne Burrell in First-Ever Culinary Boot Camp for Kitchen-Challenged Stars in Celebrity Edition of "Worst Cooks in America"
The all-star recruits are: Dean Cain, Ellen Cleghorne, Jenni "Jwoww" Farley, Chris Soules, Jaleel White, Kendra Wilkinson and Barry Williams.

[08/24/15 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" - Double Tap to Unwrap All-New "Detective Skills with Hitchcock and Scully" Webisodes
The new season kicks off Sunday, September 27 at 8:30/7:30c.

[08/24/15 - 11:02 AM]
TV One's "News One Now" Explores New Orleans School System Post-Hurricane Katrina in One-Hour Special
"The New Orleans Charter School Revolution: Ten Years After Katrina" airs this Friday, August 28 at 9 a.m. ET.

[08/24/15 - 10:30 AM]
WGN America Is the Exclusive Cable Home for TV's Most Popular Procedurals, "Person of Interest" and "Elementary"
The two hit crime dramas join fan-favorite "Blue Bloods," in the new programming block that kicks off with a binge-worthy 100-episode event.

[08/24/15 - 10:16 AM]
Crackle Releases First-Look Photos from First Scripted Drama "The Art of More," Premiering Thursday, November 19
The 10-episode, hour-long series, explores the underbelly and surprisingly cutthroat world of premium auction houses filled with hustlers, smugglers, power mongers and collectors of the beautiful and the bizarre.

[08/24/15 - 09:57 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Examines Notorious Conspiracy Theories and Unexplained Mysteries
"The Missing Evidence" premieres Sunday, August 30 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[08/24/15 - 09:26 AM]
dineL.A. Partners with FXX and Seven Restaurants to Host Sunday Funday Brunch on August 30th
The one-day-only Sunday Funday event will celebrate the season two premiere of FXX's critically-acclaimed hit show "You're the Worst."

[08/24/15 - 09:20 AM]
Season 2 of "TripTank" Premieres Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT
The series will then regularly airs on Fridays at midnight/11:00c.

[08/24/15 - 09:12 AM]
Clinton Kelly Returns to TLC with Devyn Simone to Help Daters Find "Love at First Swipe"
The series, launching on October 2, is about identifying the mistakes people make online and then transforming their style and profiles.

[08/24/15 - 09:03 AM]
First Winners of HGTV's Newest Hit Renovation Competition Series, "Beach Flip"
They'll take home the $50,000 grand prize and a spread in HGTV Magazine.

[08/24/15 - 08:41 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with NFL Preseason
Coverage of the Rams at the Titans puts the network on top among adults 18-49.

[08/24/15 - 07:33 AM]
ESPN's Crawford to Remain "On the Road" with "SportsCenter"
"I am thrilled to be staying at ESPN for several more years - if they are as fun and rewarding as the first 12 years, I'm in for a great treat!," Crawford said.

[08/24/15 - 07:13 AM]
Investigation Discovery Greenlights "Las Vegas D.A." Featuring Unprecedented Access to the Prosecutors That Protect Sin City
With a six-episode order, the series will begin shooting this fall and will premiere on Investigation Discovery in 2016.

[08/24/15 - 07:04 AM]
Lincoln and Pepsi to Serve as Official Sponsors for Season Two of "Empire"
The blockbuster hit series returns returns Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.

[08/24/15 - 07:00 AM]
CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Announces Lineup of Guests for Premiere Week
Scarlett Johansson, Amy Schumer and Stephen King are among the latest additions.

[08/24/15 - 06:04 AM]
All-New Season of "Family Feud" Set to Premiere on Monday, September 14, 2015
In addition to debuting all-new side-splitting feuds, the upcoming season will mark Steve Harvey's 1,000th episode as host of the beloved game show.

[08/24/15 - 03:01 AM]
"Fame Kills" and "Behind the Screams" New Original Series to Premiere Back-to-Back Saturday, September 26
They'll air at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c, respectively.

[08/23/15 - 08:47 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown
ABC, CBS and NBC all split the top adults 18-49 honors.

[08/22/15 - 09:00 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline" Puts NBC on Top in Demos
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[08/21/15 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 21
Updates include: Andrew Dettmann exits "Chicago Med" as showrunner; Daisy Betts to succeed Cara Buono on NBC's "The Player"; and Nick Carter to lead Syfy original "Dead 7."







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[04/06/26 - 05:42 PM]
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