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[05/21/17 - 10:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NHL Playoffs Keep NBC on Top
Coverage of the Predators at the Ducks leads the night among adults 18-49.

[05/21/17 - 10:32 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Its Most-Watched Season Finale in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, May 20.

[05/20/17 - 12:03 PM]
NBC Orders Second Season of "Trial & Error"
The 10-episode pickup was confirmed by a network spokesperson on Saturday.

[05/20/17 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dateline NBC" Tops Viewers, Demos
The Peacock likewise wins the evening in both categories.

[05/20/17 - 06:41 AM]
"Oh, Hello on Broadway" Comes to Netflix June 13
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney are bringing their brilliantly bizarre Broadway alter egos to Netflix in an all-new original comedy special launching globally June 13.

[05/19/17 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 19
Updates include: Harry Hamlin to recur on USA's "Shooter"; Jack Burditt, Bill Wrubel board ABC's "Modern Family"; and "The Art of More" creator Chuck Rose inks overall deal with Universal Television.

[05/19/17 - 03:51 PM]
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" Has Most-Watched Week Ever
Comedy Central spins the numbers for the week of May 15-18.

[05/19/17 - 02:30 PM]
Freeform Pulls an All-Nighter and Picks Up "college-ish" (Working Title)
"college-ish" follows the Johnson's eldest daughter Zoey (Yara Shahidi) as she heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

[05/19/17 - 02:22 PM]
Miley Cyrus to Perform New Hit Single "Malibu" as Chris Stapleton, Zedd and Alessia Cara Also Take the Stage on "The Voice" Season Finale
Additionally, the exciting season finale of "The Voice" will feature an array of musical collaborations.

[05/19/17 - 01:25 PM]
"The Gifted" Trailer Reaches 36 Million Views Million Views; "The Orville" Trailer Surpasses 22 Million Views
The former marks the most-watched new series trailer to date.

[05/19/17 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Renews Animated Adult Series "Animals.," Created by Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano, for a Third Season
Currently in its second season, the season finale is scheduled to debut tonight.

[05/19/17 - 10:58 AM]
Gripping Stories of Survival and Triumph on the Season Premiere of ABC News' "In an Instant," June 3
The powerful series features gripping interviews with the people whose lives were on the line and those who were instrumental in helping them survive.

[05/19/17 - 10:07 AM]
Hulu Announces "East Los High: Finale Event"
The final 60-minute event will premiere this fall on the streaming service.

[05/19/17 - 09:56 AM]
FYI to Premiere New Episodes of "Tiny House Nation" + Season 2 of "Zombie House Flipping" - Saturday, June 10th
In season two of "Zombie House Flipping," Justin and his renovation team tackle crazier challenges than ever before.

[05/19/17 - 09:15 AM]
Hulu Locks in Exclusive SVOD Rights to Hit Comedy Series "Fresh Off the Boat"
Said pact also covers "The Carmichael Show" and "The Exorcist."

[05/19/17 - 09:01 AM]
"Tour de Pharmacy," HBO Special Presentation from Andy Samberg and Murray Miller, Debuts July 8
The project marks Samberg and Miller's second collaboration for HBO under their Legends of Sport banner, following the 2015 mockumentary "7 Days in Hell."

[05/19/17 - 08:21 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Grey's," "Scandal" Finales Put ABC on Top
The Alphabet wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/19/17 - 08:14 AM]
Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins All-Star Cast of Disney XD's Upcoming "DuckTales"
Miranda will provide the voice of fan-favorite character Gizmoduck, a Duckburg hero whose true identity is Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, a brilliant young intern working for Scrooge McDuck's personal mad scientist, Gyro Gearloose.

[05/19/17 - 07:00 AM]
Presenters Announced for the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
The film, television and music stars slated to take the stage throughout the night include Kate Beckinsale, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Mark Cuban, Noah Cyrus, Alexandra Daddario, DJ Khaled, Josh Duhamel, Ansel Elgort, Sara Foster and G-Eazy.

[05/19/17 - 06:00 AM]
T-Mobile Presents Breakthrough Artist Julia Michaels to Perform at the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
While a newly minted recording act, "Issues" is the ninth Top 40 hit that Michaels has co-written on the Billboard Hot 100 and her first as a solo artist.

[05/18/17 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Jennifer Westfeldt to recur on TV Land's "Younger"; The CW's "Supernatural" to visit Scooby-Doo next season; and Chelsea Talmadge tapped for AMC's "Halt & Catch Fire."

[05/18/17 - 12:16 PM]
Catherine Zeta Jones Stars as Drug Kingpin Griselda Blanco in Lifetime's "Cocaine Godmother"
The crime drama will go into production this year and premiere in 2018 on Lifetime.

[05/18/17 - 11:56 AM]
ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios Ramp Up Production for the 2017-18 Season
ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios had another successful selling season with 11 new shows going into production for a total of 21 series between the two studios.

[05/18/17 - 10:13 AM]
Final Episode of "Imaginary Mary" to Air Tuesday, May 30 on ABC
Said installment marks the last of the nine produced episodes.

[05/18/17 - 09:56 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Swings Around the World with "Amazing Monkeys" - New Series Premieres on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 PM ET/PT
Hosted by biologist Patrick Aryee, the series tells the story of primate evolution and takes us on a journey along the bizarre and miraculous branches of the primate family tree.

[05/18/17 - 09:51 AM]
Video: The CW's First Look Trailers for 2017-18
The network releases the sizzle reels for "Life Sentence," "Black Lightning," "Dynasty" and "Valor."

[05/18/17 - 08:24 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Empire" Keep Demo Crown
The drama remains the night's most-watched program among adults 18-49.

[05/18/17 - 08:08 AM]
The Battle for O.C. Begins on Bravo Media's New Series "Real Estate Wars" Premiering July 6th at 10PM ET/PT
With limited inventory in a premium area, this series follows two top rival real estate teams, The McMonigle Team and Relegance Group, as they fight for supremacy in this distinct and wealthy enclave.

[05/18/17 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," A Prequel Series to the Groundbreaking Jim Henson Film
The 10-episode fantasy adventure series is a prequel to the groundbreaking 1982 fan favorite The Dark Crystal, and takes place many years before the events of the film.

[05/18/17 - 07:39 AM]
Global Superstar Nicki Minaj Is Set to Open the "2017 Billboard Music Awards"
The epic nine-minute performance features special guests Jason Derulo, David Guetta and Lil Wayne.

[05/18/17 - 06:00 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" at the Star-Studded Billboard Music Awards This Sunday, May 21 at 6PM ET / 3PM PT
Plus: look for "Fashion Police: The 2017 Billboard Music Awards" on Monday, May 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/18/17 - 05:33 AM]
CW Seed to Add the Complete Series of the Original "Dynasty" and "Everwood" to Its Library
Plus: "Machinima's Chasing the Cup" is back with a new season this fall and is hitting the road to follow players as they compete across the eSports tournament circuit in the Injustice 2 Pro Series.

[05/18/17 - 05:00 AM]
The CW Announces 2017-18 Fall Schedule
New dramas "Valor" and "Dynasty" are set for Mondays and Wednesdays, respectively.

[05/18/17 - 03:01 AM]
Video: Okja Comes to Life in Official Trailer for Bong Joon Ho's Latest Film
Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Byun Heebong, Steven Yeun, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the Netflix original movie.

[05/17/17 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 17
Updates include: CBS to keep "Ransom" under consideration for a second season; Bobby Moynihan to exit "Saturday Night Live"; and Dennis Quaid to play George W. Bush in FX's "Katrina: American Crime Story."

[05/17/17 - 03:37 PM]
Video: "Snowfall" - Last Words Official Trailer
"Snowfall," FX's new original series, premieres July 5.

[05/17/17 - 02:31 PM]
Video: "Star Trek: Discovery" Unveils First Look Trailer and Key Art; Series Coming to CBS All Access This Fall
Additionally, the series will feature 15 episodes, up from the previously announced 13, and include a companion after-show, "Talking Trek," presented on CBS All Access.

[05/17/17 - 02:30 PM]
Video: First Look at CBS's New Series for Fall 2017
The network releases trailers for all six of its newcomers due this fall.

[05/17/17 - 02:03 PM]
Australian Comedy Series "Rosehaven" Headed to SundanceTV
"Rosehaven" is an eight-episode comedy series set in rural Tasmania about two close friends with big plans.

[05/17/17 - 01:48 PM]
ABC's "The Bachelorette" Reveals Rachel Lindsay's Suitors; The Bachelorette Fantasy League Goes Live Today
The memorable first meetings begin with Brady, a male model who hauls out a sledgehammer to "break the ice" and get acquainted.

[05/17/17 - 01:22 PM]
Video: What Is Upfront? - 2017 Sizzle - truTV
The talent of truTV reveals how they really feel about the Upfronts.

[05/17/17 - 01:08 PM]
"Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Goes Hollywood Kicking Off a Star Studded Week of Shows in LA on Sunday, May 21 at 11PM ET
Hosted at the historic Palace Theatre, the weeklong stay marks Cohen's inaugural time bringing the late-night show to Los Angeles since the series' inception.

[05/17/17 - 12:27 PM]
An All-New Bonus Episode of "Bob's Burgers" Airs Sunday, June 11, on FOX
Said installment is timed to help launch the second season of "American Grit" that same night.

[05/17/17 - 11:19 AM]
New Discovery Series "Devil's Canyon" Follows Lone Gold Miners Deep Into the Bush in Search of Massive Gold
Deep in the bush of British Columbia there is a new gold rush happening in area known as Devil's Canyon.

[05/17/17 - 10:43 AM]
Showtime(R) to Debut "Andrew Santino: Home Field Advantage" on Friday, June 2 at 9PM ET/PT
Santino's hard-hitting special is the second of three standalone comedy events from the stars of the network's new drama series "I'm Dying Up Here."

[05/17/17 - 09:13 AM]
Video: TNT Drops First Trailer for "The Alienist"
Set in 1896 amidst the vast wealth, extreme poverty and technological innovation of New York during the Gilded Age, the series follows the hunt for a series killer responsible for the gruesome murders of boy prostitutes.

[05/17/17 - 09:01 AM]
AT&T Audience Network(R) Debuts Original Series "Loudermilk" Oct. 17
The series centers on Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with an extremely bad attitude about, well, everything.

[05/17/17 - 08:45 AM]
Ovation TV Kicks Off Summer with Some of the Biggest Names in Classic Rock
Beginning on Saturday, June 3 and airing throughout the month, Ovation will look at some of the biggest names in rock music history and pay tribute to legends Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles.

[05/17/17 - 08:34 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "NCIS" Finales Put CBS on Top
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/17/17 - 07:28 AM]
"Arrested Development" Returns to Netflix for a Fifth Season
Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross and Alia Shawkat will return for a fifth season to premiere in 2018.







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.