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[04/27/17 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 27
Updates include: HBO to Barry Levinson's "Wag the Dog" as a small screen comedy; and another trio tapped for roles on USA's "Shooter."

[04/27/17 - 03:01 PM]
BET Networks Says YES to Comedy Superstars and Music Legends with Original New Scripted, Late Night and Mini-Series
VH1 imports "Hit the Floor" and "The Breaks" will join fellow returning drama "The Quad."

[04/27/17 - 02:03 PM]
SundanceTV Renews Original Non-Fiction Series "Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter"
The upcoming season will be divided into two parts: the first featuring candid roundtable discussions with notables from the television community, and the second, focusing on some of the most talented actors, actresses, directors, writers and producers from the film industry.

[04/27/17 - 12:06 PM]
truTV Announces Casting for Its Upcoming Scripted Series "I'm Sorry"
The project will also now premiere Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/27/17 - 11:21 AM]
Viceland Presents "The Therapist" - In-Session Beginning Monday, May 8 @ 10:30pm
Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh sits down with some of today's most influential musicians and artists to take a deeper look into their psyches, their pasts and their presents to discover what makes them tick.

[04/27/17 - 10:00 AM]
Logo to Exclusively Air Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in the U.S. for the Second Year in a Row
Throughout the three-hour live broadcast, the Logo hosts will offer background on the event and contextualize the competition for American audiences while introducing them to contestants from each of the competing countries.

[04/27/17 - 09:39 AM]
Nasim Pedrad Joins Cast of TBS's Hit Comedy "People of Earth"
She will play Special Agent Alex Foster, a smart, dedicated FBI investigator getting a second chance after recently being disgraced.

[04/27/17 - 09:36 AM]
Video: Official Teaser for Seeso Original "There's... Johnny!"
It's 1972, and everyone goes to bed together... with Johnny Carson, TV's biggest star.

[04/27/17 - 09:12 AM]
National Geographic's New Six-Part Series "Year Million" Paints a Stunning Picture of Life in the Deep Future
Laurence Fishburne narrates the six-part series, premiering Monday, May 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/27/17 - 09:07 AM]
Amazon Original Special "An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life" to Premiere on Prime Video Friday, June 9
"'Summer Camp, Friends for Life' combines the relatable themes of friendship and collaboration in a fun and engaging S.T.E.A.M. camp environment," said Tara Sorensen.

[04/27/17 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Confirms Season 2 of "Ingobernable"
"I'm very excited to be continuing on this incredible project with Netflix," expressed Kate del Castillo.

[04/27/17 - 08:32 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Empire" Hold Off Demo Competition
The network wins the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/27/17 - 08:02 AM]
Bravo Media Expands Unscripted Programming Slate with Six New and 18 Returning Series
Summer premieres will include "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Shahs of Sunset."

[04/27/17 - 07:58 AM]
The Scott Brothers Hit the Beach for New Season of HGTV's "Brother vs. Brother: Jonathan vs. Drew"
Premiering Wednesday, May 31, the series arms the popular twins with $600,000 each and six weeks of time to purchase and transform drab waterfront homes into stunning vacation retreats.

[04/27/17 - 07:32 AM]
Velocity Races Into May with a Custom-Fit Premiere of the Brand-New Original Series "Speed Is the New Black"
The series premieres Wednesday, May 24 at 9:00/8:00c on Velocity.

[04/27/17 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Okja - A Message from Lucy Mirando - June 28
Lucy Mirando and the Super Pig Project are featured in the upcoming Netflix original film Okja.

[04/27/17 - 06:34 AM]
The NBCU Content Studio and Broadway Video Partner to Create a First-to-Market Exclusive Original Comedy Offering for Brand Marketers
Jeep has signed on as its first partner to launch their new vehicle, the Jeep Compass.

[04/27/17 - 06:00 AM]
E! Delivers Comprehensive Cross-Platform Coverage of the 2017 Met Gala Red Carpet Beginning Monday, May 1st
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2017 Met Gala" on Tuesday, May 2 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/26/17 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 26
Updates include: Brett Matthews to run season three of MTV's "Scream"; Lyndie Greenwood cast in Lifetime's "Flint"; and Amanda Lund scores role on FX's "Singularity."

[04/26/17 - 12:16 PM]
Hailee Steinfeld, Kelsea Ballerini and Sofia Carson to Perform a Medley of Britney Spears' Iconic Hits at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards
Grammy Award-winning Spears is the first-ever recipient of the RDMA Icon Award which recognizes an artist whose career transcends popular culture.

[04/26/17 - 12:09 PM]
Back for Another Bite: "Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter" Returns May 22 on Adult Swim
New episodes of the half-hour live-action mini-series will air over five consecutive nights during the premiere week starting at Midnight E/P.

[04/26/17 - 11:49 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Closes Out Season 42 with All-Star Lineups
LCD Soundsystem, Haim and Katy Perry will join previously announced hosts Chris Pine, Melissa McCarthy and Dwayne Johnson.

[04/26/17 - 11:16 AM]
"Saints & Sinners" Season Finale Reaches 1.3 Million Viewers, Season Two Seen by 7.3 Million
Bounce TV further spins the numbers for Sunday, April 23.

[04/26/17 - 10:13 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer from TNT's "American Race" with Host Charles Barkley
TNT's "American Race" will air over two nights - Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12 - with two episodes each night at 9 and 10 p.m. (ET/PT).

[04/26/17 - 10:08 AM]
MTV to Host 2017 College Signing Day Featuring Former First Lady Michelle Obama in New York City at The Public Theater on May 5th
Also on tap are Nick Cannon, Keri Russell, Bella Hadid, Jidenna, Michael B. Jordan, Zoe Kravitz, Emeka Okafor, Mathew Rhys, Robin Roberts and more.

[04/26/17 - 09:31 AM]
Hilary Swank Joins Cast of FX's "Trust"
Swank will star as Gail Getty, John Paul Getty III's determined and resourceful mother, who remains committed to helping her son as she navigates tricky familial waters.

[04/26/17 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Dear White People" - Featurette: Stay Woke - Netflix
"Dear White People" is a send-up of the now post "post-racial" America that weaves together a universal story of finding one's own identity and forging a wholly unique path.

[04/26/17 - 09:01 AM]
AT&T Audience Network New Original Series "Fearless with Tim Ferriss" Premieres May 30
Ferriss creates a genuine and honest conversation with guests to discuss how they've overcome their fears, dealt with hardships, and crafted unique paths to success.

[04/26/17 - 09:00 AM]
Season Four of "Power" Premieres Sunday, June 25th Starting at 12:01 AM ET
The network on-air premiere will be at its regularly scheduled time of 9:00 pm ET/PT.

[04/26/17 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Viewers, Demos with "The Voice"
The Peacock also gets a boost from the premiere of new comedy "Great News."

[04/26/17 - 07:01 AM]
Filming Starts on Season Five of Cinemax's "Strike Back" Shot on Location in Jordan and Hungary with All New Cast
Warren Brown, Daniel MacPherson, Roxanne McKee and Alin Sumarwata will topline the new 10-episode season.

[04/26/17 - 06:02 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Sets August 25 as Premiere Date for "The Tick"
The series is created by Ben Edlund, and the cast includes Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman, and Valorie Curry.

[04/25/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 25
Updates include: Nickelodeon renews "Hunter Street"; Dule Hill signs on for "Suits" arc; and Carla Baratta, Maurice Compte snag roles in FX's "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off.

[04/25/17 - 01:13 PM]
Adam Sandler and Chris Rock Reunite for New Netflix Comedy The Week Of
The film will premiere globally on Netflix in 2018.

[04/25/17 - 01:01 PM]
Scripps Greenlights Lifestyle Talk Show in Partnership with Faith Hill; Debuts on Sept. 18
"We will bring a little bit of southern charm and inspiration to our viewers, alongside insights from top tastemakers and experts in many areas," said Hill.

[04/25/17 - 12:46 PM]
NFL Players Association and Morris Animal Refuge Team Up for Animal Planet's "Road to Puppy Bowl Draft Adoption Event" in Philadelphia on April 26
14 lucky four-legged MVP's will hear their names called, get added to the draft board and learn their new home teams.

[04/25/17 - 12:17 PM]
The ABC Television Network Announces Series Season Finale Dates
Said finales run from this Sunday ("American Crime") through Tuesday, May 23 ("Dancing with the Stars").

[04/25/17 - 12:08 PM]
American Heroes Channel Salutes Bravery, Strength and Sacrifice with Three-Day Heroes Weekend
Starting Friday, AHC is dedicating three days of programming to the courageous veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.

[04/25/17 - 12:00 PM]
AMC Releases Premiere Date and Key Art for the Final Season of "Turn: Washington's Spies"
The 10-episode final season opens on Saturday, June 17 at 9:00/8:00c with a two-hour premiere.

[04/25/17 - 10:03 AM]
AMC Heading Deeper "Into the Badlands" - Series Renewed for Expanded 16-Episode Third Season, Returning in 2018
Midway through its current second season, "Into the Badlands" is averaging 3.6 million viewers per episode, including 2.1 million adults 25-54 in Nielsen Live+3 ratings.

[04/25/17 - 10:01 AM]
"Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's" "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" to Stream on Twitter After TBS Debut
Fans on Twitter in the United States will be able to access the stream by going to samanthabee.twitter.com, as well as via the @FullFrontalSamB Twitter handle.

[04/25/17 - 10:00 AM]
For the First Time, Celebrities Go Undercover on Two Special Editions of "Undercover Boss"
"Celebrity Undercover Boss" will feature Grammy Award-winning musician Darius Rucker on Friday, May 12, and chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson on Friday, May 19.

[04/25/17 - 09:29 AM]
Harry Styles to "Move Into" the "The Late Late Show with James Corden" Studio for First Ever Week-Long Residency, May 15 - May 18
The residency coincides with the release of his highly anticipated solo album.

[04/25/17 - 09:20 AM]
Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment Announce All-New Live-Action Series "Titans," from Executive Producers Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, to Debut in 2018
Additionally, Warner Bros. Animation's "Young Justice: Outsiders," the highly anticipated third season of the popular "Young Justice" series, is also ramping up for its first mission next year.

[04/25/17 - 09:07 AM]
Season 3 of CNBC's "The Filthy Rich Guide" Begins May 10th
Season 3A airs for five consecutive Wednesdays with the remaining five episodes of Season 3B due on August 15.

[04/25/17 - 08:21 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Remain on Top in Demos
ABC, "Dancing with the Stars" then are the most-watched overall.

[04/25/17 - 08:14 AM]
Elvis Costello & The Imposters to Perform at After-Party for "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's" First Annual "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner"
All proceeds from "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" will go to the Committee to Protect Journalists (cpj.org).

[04/25/17 - 07:01 AM]
TBS Renews "The Detour" for Third Season
"I hear from so many people who love 'The Detour,' even my hardcore comedy friends," said Thom Hinkle, senior vice president of original programming for TBS.

[04/25/17 - 07:00 AM]
"The New I Love Lucy Superstar Special" Featuring Two Classic Episodes to Be Broadcast Friday, May 19
The two episodes, "The Dancing Star," featuring Van Johnson, and "Harpo Marx," with comedian Harpo Marx, are newly colorized with a nod to the 1950s period in which they were filmed.

[04/25/17 - 06:01 AM]
Genius Brands International Closes Broadcast License Deal with Nickelodeon for New Animated Preschool Series, "Rainbow Rangers"
Currently in development, the mission-based action adventure series is expected to air on Nickelodeon's preschool channel, Nick Jr.







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[11/18/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Carrie Underwood: Reflection" Concert Special Coming to Hulu in January
The film will give audiences a front-row seat at the larger-than-life show Underwood has performed during her three-year plus run at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas.

[11/18/24 - 11:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 10:50 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 10:22 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
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[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
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Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
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[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.