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[05/18/20 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 18
Updates include: Olivia Holt returns to Freeform with "Cruel Summer"; Netflix renews "Hello Ninja" for third season; and B.J. Novak brings "Young People" to HBO Max.

[05/18/20 - 03:01 PM]
"Gentefied" Season 2 Is Officially Cooking
Join the cast to celebrate with a live table read hosted by George Lopez and benefitting non-profit Proyecto Pastoral - this Wednesday, May 20 at 5pm PST/8pm EST on YouTube.

[05/18/20 - 03:00 PM]
Whoopi Goldberg, Shaquille O'Neal, Robin Roberts, Anthony Anderson and Earvin "Magic" Johnson Join as Guests on "After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special," Tomorrow Night, Tuesday, May 19
ESPN host and NBA expert commentator Stephen A. Smith hosts the prime-time special, as he and the stellar lineup of guests discuss their biggest takeaways from the epic and highly rated series "The Last Dance."

[05/18/20 - 02:41 PM]
ESPN Sees Double Digit Viewership Increases for "The Last Dance" Finale; Documentary Series Finishes with Average of 5.6 Million Viewers, The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, May 17.

[05/18/20 - 02:20 PM]
NBC Shifts "The Wall" to Mondays Following Sunday Run
The back half of the show's third season will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c beginning June 1.

[05/18/20 - 10:02 AM]
Video: HBO Max's Debuts Trailer for "Legendary"
The cast includes MC Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ as well as celebrity judges Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado, and Megan Thee Stallion.

[05/18/20 - 10:00 AM]
"Gina Brillon: The Floor Is Lava" Premieres Friday, June 5, Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
In her third stand up special, Brillon pulls no punches when discussing her childhood, culture and the transition from single to married life with her Midwestern husband.

[05/18/20 - 09:55 AM]
HGTV Spotlights Comedians and Their House-Hunting Commentary in New June Series "House Hunters: Comedians on Couches"
The celebrity lineup is led by Dan Levy and Natasha Leggero and features their comedian friends Whitney Cummings, Eliot Glazer, John Mulaney, Chris Redd and J.B. Smoove.

[05/18/20 - 09:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Launches "Create Together" A Collaborative New Learning Series Hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt
This brand new six episode mini-series invites friends and families from all over the world who are coping with this unprecedented time of isolation to come together and showcase their creativity and collaboration.

[05/18/20 - 09:11 AM]
"The Politician" Season 2 - First Look
The new season premiere Friday, June 19 on the streaming service.

[05/18/20 - 09:04 AM]
Nickelodeon and Time Kick Off Search for One Extraordinary Young Leader to Receive First-Ever Kid of the Year Honor
Five honorees will be featured in a TV special, hosted by Trevor Noah and simulcast on Nick and the CBS Television Network in December.

[05/18/20 - 08:45 AM]
WE tv Announces Emmy Award-Winner Loni Love as the New Voice of Pop Culture Phenom "Bridezillas"
The fan favorite phenomenon will return this fall for season 13.

[05/18/20 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with "American Idol" Finale
The Alphabet network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/18/20 - 07:32 AM]
Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley Co-Host NBC's Sixth Annual "Red Nose Day Special" Helping Children in Need on May 21 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: Julia Roberts, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Paul Rudd, 5 Seconds of Summer, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale, Stephen Merchant, Sarah Silverman and Susan Kelechi-Watson have joined NBC's sixth annual special.

[05/18/20 - 07:27 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "Graduate Together" Tops Charts
The special averages a collective 7.3 million viewers across ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and The CW.

[05/18/20 - 07:04 AM]
WE tv Celebrates 15th Anniversary of "Criminal Minds" with Bingeable Summer-Long Marathons
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, WE tv will air back-to-back episodes every Saturday, including never-before-seen interviews with the cast, the show's favorite villains, writers and producers about their most memorable episodes.

[05/18/20 - 06:37 AM]
George Lopez Announces His First Netflix Comedy Special "We'll Do It for Half"
True to form, Lopez delivers a hilarious exploration of race, politics, and life lessons to be learned from the Latino community; especially the elders.

[05/18/20 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Da 5 Bloods" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From Spike Lee comes a New Joint: the story of four African-American Vets - Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) - who return to Vietnam.

[05/18/20 - 06:00 AM]
"Breeders" Returns for a Second Series - Critically Acclaimed Sky Original Starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard
Sky original "Breeders" is produced by Avalon and FX Productions for Sky and FX Networks.

[05/18/20 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "The Umbrella Academy" Season 2 - Official Date Announce - Netflix
On October 1, 1989, seven extraordinary humans were born. On July 31, 2020 they return.

[05/18/20 - 05:01 AM]
New Episodes of "The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty" Return to CNN on Sunday, June 14
The six-part series has been on hiatus since March.

[05/18/20 - 02:27 AM]
Your Favorite Arabic Nostalgic Plays Are Now Up for Grabs on Netflix
The plays will be available on the service starting on the 21st of May.

[05/17/20 - 08:31 PM]
"Blackballed" Is Here - Watch the First Three Episodes a Day Early, Now on Quibi
The new series drops in advance of its previously announced May 18 premiere.

[05/16/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" - Volcano Man - Netflix
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams feel the power of Volcano Man, featured in "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga," premiering June 26.

[05/16/20 - 08:24 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Goes Out on Top for ABC
The show's season finale leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/15/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 15
Updates include: Timothy Olyphant tapped for "The Mandalorian"; Jenna Bans renews overall deal with Universal Television; and Showtime lands documentary series "The Reagans."

[05/15/20 - 05:08 PM]
NBC Renews Hit Drama "Good Girls" for a Fourth Season
The show derives 58% of its 35-day 18-49 rating from digital sources and has seen its digital 18-49 viewership grow this season versus last by 50%, making it NBC's #2 show this season on digital platforms.

[05/15/20 - 04:55 PM]
An Unforgettable Encore Night of Music on "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II," Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Rebroadcasts Friday, May 22
The second volume of the nationwide singalong event originally aired this past Sunday, May 10.

[05/15/20 - 03:48 PM]
Jessica Alba to Star in Action-Thriller "Trigger Warning" for Netflix
A traumatized veteran inherits her grandfather's bar after his untimely death, and is faced with a moral dilemma as she discovers the truth behind his death.

[05/15/20 - 12:32 PM]
"Sell This House" Premieres Monday, May 18 at 10PM ET on FYI
The Tanya Memme-hosted series is a reboot of the original show which aired on sister network A&E from 2003-2011 and was an early entrant in the home improvement programming genre.

[05/15/20 - 12:03 PM]
Questlove Sets the Table for a Potluck with Friends - One-Hour Special Event Premieres Thursday, May 28 at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network
"Bringing together friends, collaborators, and those who I admire around food is something I love to do. When I can bring people together around a cause that I care deeply about, it's even more meaningful," said Questlove.

[05/15/20 - 12:02 PM]
"Desperados" Arrives on Netflix on July 3
Ever been so desperate to un-send an e-mail that you [checks notes] booked an emergency girls' trip to Mexico?

[05/15/20 - 10:45 AM]
"American Idol" Is Coming Back for Season 4 on ABC
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[05/15/20 - 10:31 AM]
CBS All Access to Stream Paramount Network's "68 Whiskey"
All 10 episodes of the hour-long comedic drama are now available to stream on the service, giving subscribers the perfect summer binge.

[05/15/20 - 10:05 AM]
Season 4 of "F Is for Family" to Premiere June 12
The streaming service confirmed said date this morning on social media.

[05/15/20 - 10:02 AM]
Game On: Special, New Episode of Apple's Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" to Premiere Friday, May 22 Exclusively on Apple TV+
"Mythic Quest: Quarantine" is a new, half-hour installment that finds the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all-time tasked with working from home.

[05/15/20 - 09:41 AM]
Disney+ Original "Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2" to Premiere on Friday, June 26
The six-part documentary series reveals the hard work, heart, and collaboration it takes to create one of the most highly-anticipated films in Walt Disney Animation Studios' near-century of moviemaking.

[05/15/20 - 09:01 AM]
Adult Swim Announces Class of 2020 Commencement Speaker Series
Eric Andre, Jena Friedman and Killer Mike are among the participants.

[05/15/20 - 09:00 AM]
"Trackers" Debuts June 5, Exclusively on Cinemax
An adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Deon Meyer's crime novel, the six-episode drama was shot entirely in South Africa.

[05/15/20 - 09:00 AM]
Straight to Digital: Amazon Prime Video to Globally Premiere Seven Highly Anticipated Indian Movies
"Ponmagal Vandhal" will kick things off on Friday, May 29.

[05/15/20 - 08:32 AM]
AXS TV to Air the Celebrity Documentary Series "Final 24," Making Its Network Debut on Wednesday, June 3 at 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
The company acquired all 14 episodes of the hour-long series from Cineflix Rights.

[05/15/20 - 08:10 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
The network also gets a boost from the finales of "Station 19" and "How to Get Away with Murder."

[05/15/20 - 08:00 AM]
CBS All Access Announces Series Order for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," Based on the U.S.S. Enterprise and Its Crew
The series will feature fan favorites from season two of "Star Trek: Discovery," Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock.

[05/15/20 - 07:34 AM]
MTV and Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Partner to Celebrate High School Students Across the Country Who Are Boosting Youth Voter Registration with MTV's Prom-athon
MTV will host MTV's Prom-athon in partnership with Michelle Obama's nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote and the 2020 Prom Challenge - a virtual celebration to shine a light on the 20 winning high schools and students who organized the most creative nonpartisan voter registration efforts in the country.

[05/14/20 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 14
Updates include: Freeform passes on "Close Up" drama pilot; Disney+ eyes "Percy Jackson" TV series; and The CW gives postscript to its 2020-21 season schedule announcement.

[05/14/20 - 06:05 PM]
Jo Koy Brings Netflix to the Philippines in His Newest Comedy Special "In His Elements"
Koy celebrates his heritage by telling jokes about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila.

[05/14/20 - 04:15 PM]
ABC Set to Air "After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special" on Tuesday, May 19
Previously announced "The Story of Soaps" will now air Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/14/20 - 02:45 PM]
CBS Adds the Broadcast Television Premiere of "Grease Sing-A-Long" to Sunday Night Movies on June 7
The network's Sunday Night Movies kicked off on May 3 with "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," followed by "Forrest Gump" on Sunday, May 10.

[05/14/20 - 02:33 PM]
"Ball and Chain" Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Lands at Netflix
Academy Award nominee Emily V. Gordon will adapt the story from Scott Lobdell's 90s comic book by the same name.

[05/14/20 - 01:05 PM]
"The Voice" Announces Special Finale Performances
Superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton to perform on star-studded live two-hour season finale of four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series.







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[05/11/26 - 10:31 AM]
Wellness Gets Wild in Amazon MGM Studios' New Reality Series "Reality Retreat," Bringing Together Some of TV's Most Iconic Women
The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/11/26 - 10:11 AM]
OWN Greenlights Season 12 of Its Hit NAACP Image Award-Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," Expanding Its Saturday Night Powerhouse with a 30-Episode Order
The new season will roll out across 2026 and 2027 as part of OWN's signature Saturday night lineup of must-watch unscripted programming.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Calabasas Confidential" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets June Return for a New Season of "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer"
The new season will feature six gripping episodes unpacking the real-life, harrowing accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their story.

[05/11/26 - 10:00 AM]
Keiana Martin Joins ESPN as "SportsCenter" Anchor
Most recently, she served as an on-air host and reporter for CBS Sports, appearing across CBS Sports HQ, "Inside College Basketball" and "Inside College Football" on CBS Sports Network, while also contributing to college football, college basketball and WNBA coverage as a sideline reporter.

[05/11/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sweet Magnolias" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With wedding bells on the horizon, the Magnolias chase a shared dream, explore the world beyond Serenity, and lift each other up amid a summer of change.

[05/11/26 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Sports Acquires Extra NFL Week 17 Regular-Season Game, to Be Played Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, at 4:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
With the two Saturday games and "Sunday Night Football" on January 3, NBCUniversal will be home to three Week 17 games as playoff races and positioning become more heated.

[05/11/26 - 09:00 AM]
Versant Expands Programming Slate with New and Returning Scripted, Unscripted, and Live Sports and Events for 2026-27 Season
Newly announced premieres include the return of "The Ark" on July 29 and the debut of "Anna Pigeon" on August 7.

[05/11/26 - 08:46 AM]
New Television Series Based on "Fast & Furious" Franchise in Development at Peacock and Universal Television
The news was announced today from the NBCUniversal Upfront stage by the film's star and executive producer Vin Diesel.

[05/11/26 - 08:32 AM]
Bravo Unveils New Series, "Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas" and "Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives," Alongside Several Fan-Favorite Renewals
Plus: the network releases first looks at the new seasons of "Below Deck Mediterranean," "The McBee Dynasty" and "Next Gen NYC."

[05/11/26 - 08:31 AM]
Ba-Ba-Doo! Bravo Heads to Charleston for Immersive One-Day Fan Fest and Four "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Tapings
North Charleston Performing Arts Center will serve as home to all of the Bravo festivities.

[05/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
USA Network's New Original Drama Series "Anna Pigeon" to Premiere on August 7
The series follows Anna Pigeon (Tracy Spiridakos), a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever.

[05/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "72 Hours" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A 40-year-old executive (Kevin Hart) hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twenty-somethings (Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall) on a wild three-day bachelor party, after he's inadvertently added to their group text.

[05/11/26 - 08:01 AM]
HGTV Stars Sarah Baeumler, Mika Kleinschmidt and Ty Pennington Oversee Massive Vacation Rental Renos in New Season of Hit Competition Series "Battle on the Beach"
The latest seven-episode season premieres Monday, June 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[05/11/26 - 06:31 AM]
Peacock Showcases Powerhouse Slate at Today's NBCUniversal Upfront
"Dig" (November 2026), "Crystal Lake" (October 15), "The Good Daughter" (November 12), and "TED: The Animated Series" (coming soon) were among the featured projects.