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[08/22/24 - 04:45 PM]
For 3rd Night Running and with David Muir Leading Coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago, ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Across the Board
Night three of ABC News' 2024 Democratic National Convention increased from night two in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+7% - 3.199 million vs. 2.996 million), Adults 25-54 (+6% - 707,000 vs. 665,000) and Adults 18-49 (+10% - 539,000 vs. 490,000).

[08/22/24 - 03:07 PM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of South Florida-Set Crime Thriller "M.I.A." Written and Executive Produced by "Ozark" Co-Creator Bill Dubuque
Stefano Sollima will direct and executive produce the series, from MRC.

[08/22/24 - 01:43 PM]
First Look: Glen Powell in Hulu's "Chad Powers"
The upcoming comedy series has officially started production.

[08/22/24 - 01:01 PM]
Matthew Rhys Joins Claire Danes for the Mystery Thriller Limited Series "The Beast in Me"
In the Netflix series, an author finds a new subject in her real estate mogul neighbor, once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance.

[08/22/24 - 01:00 PM]
"Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden" Encore Presentation to Air Friday, Aug. 23
Over 24 million viewers watched the special across the two April broadcasts.

[08/22/24 - 12:33 PM]
Megan Thee Stallion to Host 2024 "VMAs" at UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11th
The 2x "VMAs" winner is up for 5 nominations this year, including "Best Collaboration" with tourmate GloRilla and "Best Hip Hop," the same category she last won in 2020 for her chart-topper "Savage."

[08/22/24 - 12:03 PM]
Video: Acorn TV Unveils First-Look at New Detective Drama "Ellis," Starring Olivier Award-Winner Sharon D Clarke
Set to premiere this November on Acorn TV, the riveting three-part series follows DCI Ellis (Clarke), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations.

[08/22/24 - 10:35 AM]
"BoJack Horseman" Man Raphael Bob-Waksberg Has a New Adult Animated Comedy Series Coming to Netflix
"Long Story Short" is about a family, over time. It's about the shared history, the inside jokes, the old wounds. If you've ever had a mother, father, sibling, partner, or child, this is the show for you and by the way would it kill you to call them?

[08/22/24 - 10:07 AM]
MTV's Hit Series "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" Makes It Much Anticipated Return Thursday, September 19th at 8PM ET/PT
From the sandy shores to the neon lights of Sin City, the squad is taking fans on a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate life's biggest milestones - from parenthood and adoption to engagements and heartbreaks.

[08/22/24 - 10:01 AM]
First Look: "The Madness" Starring Colman Domingo Premieres on Nov. 28
In "The Madness," media pundit Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods.

[08/22/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Renewed for Season Six Through 2025/2026 Season
The fifth season pickup was announced in January 2024 and will premiere with all-new episodes on Monday, September 9.

[08/22/24 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for the Second Season of "Frasier"
Season two will premiere on Thursday, September 19, with two episodes.

[08/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind: UK" - The Reunion - Official Trailer - Netflix
Emma and Matt Willis host a social experiment where British singles look for love and get engaged before meeting in person. But who will say "I do"?

[08/22/24 - 09:00 AM]
A Special Edition of "Secret Celebrity Renovation" Featuring Eight-Time All-Star and Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar Mookie Betts to Air Friday, Sept. 20 on CBS
Fresh off the heels of his return to the Dodgers starting lineup, Mookie will trade in his baseball bat for a sledgehammer as he returns to his hometown of Nashville, Tenn., to surprise his father, Willie, with a much-needed home renovation.

[08/22/24 - 08:43 AM]
"Secrets of the Dead" Returns for a New Season of Historical Discoveries, October 2 on PBS
Discover the mysterious treasure of Angkor Wat, learn what a previously unreadable 2,000-year-old scroll has to say, learn the untold story of Mozart's sister, and memorialize fallen Black Civil War soldiers in all-new Secrets.

[08/22/24 - 08:02 AM]
"Sprint" Season Two Will Premiere on November 13th
Episodes will feature Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas, Fred Kerley, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Letsile Tebogo, Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, Marcell Jacobs, Kenny Bednarek, Shericka Jackson, Oblique Seville, and other elite athletes as they compete at the pinnacle of their sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, striving for gold with the world watching.

[08/22/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the dark underbelly of Mexico City, women seeking a better life find themselves entangled in an online escort network, without imagining that it would all culminate in a series of femicides.

[08/22/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Fourth and Final Season of the Original Drama Series "My Brilliant Friend," Debuting September 9
Based on the bestselling novels by Elena Ferrante, the series follows Elena Greco and the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo.

[08/22/24 - 07:32 AM]
Jimmy Carr to Host New UK Original Comedy Format on Prime Video - "Last One Laughing UK"
The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2025.

[08/22/24 - 07:02 AM]
FX's "Say Nothing" Premieres Thursday, November 14 Exclusively on Hulu
The new limited series is based on the best-selling book by Patrick Radden Keefe, which recently ranked #19 on the New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.

[08/22/24 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Two for Thriller "Criminal Record"
From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, "Criminal Record" is a powerful thriller set in the heart of contemporary London, featuring the return of the two brilliant detectives clashing once more in a complex murder investigation.

[08/22/24 - 06:01 AM]
Sendhil Ramamurthy to Play Nefertari Cobra in "One Piece"
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[08/22/24 - 05:33 AM]
Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at the 2024 "People's Choice Country Awards"
The perennial award winner and NPR's "most riveting country star of her generation" will be honored for her decades-long career, during which she's built an authentic, female-forward brand of country that has shaped the industry.

[08/22/24 - 05:29 AM]
Prime Video's "The Girlfriend" Announces Six New Series Regulars
The series adaptation of Michelle Frances's novel casts Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Anna Chancellor, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter and Francesca Corney as regulars.

[08/22/24 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "The Grand Tour: One for the Road" - Official Teaser
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on their final tour together after eight years.

[08/22/24 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blood Legacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After years of estrangement, Khanyi Adesina returns home to fight for her family's business empire as it threatens to collapse under corruption.

[08/21/24 - 03:10 PM]
For 2nd Night in a Row and with David Muir Leading Coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago, ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Across the Board
Night two of ABC News' 2024 Democratic National Convention increased from night one in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+5% - 2.996 million vs. 2.840 million), Adults 25-54 (+17% - 665,000 vs. 568,000) and Adults 18-49 (+23% - 490,000 vs. 400,000).

[08/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
Hulu Announces October 18th Release Date for Highly Anticipated Original Series "Rivals"
Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, "Rivals" delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986.

[08/21/24 - 11:02 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentator Lineup - Including Host Adam Lefkoe & Studio Analysts Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes & Victor Cruz - Ahead of Inaugural Season of Mountain West Football Coverage
Week 1 on truTV and Max will kick off with the San José State Spartans - led by new head coach Ken Niumatalolo - hosting the Sacramento State Hornets on Thursday, August 29, at 10 p.m. ET.

[08/21/24 - 10:13 AM]
Video: Zack Snyder's "Twilight of the Gods" Releases Red Band Teaser
Watch a preview of Zack Snyder's upcoming animated series in all its bloody glory.

[08/21/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "LEGO Pixar: Bricktoons" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The brand-new series of shorts catches up with Marlin and Dory from "Finding Nemo," Jack-Jack and his super siblings Dash and Violet from "The Incredibles," Lightning McQueen and Mater from "Cars," Merida and her rambunctious baby brothers from "Brave," and Miguel and Hector from "Coco."

[08/21/24 - 10:00 AM]
AMC Networks' September Highlights Include "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol," "Snowpiercer," "Under the Vines," and More!
All September, AMC+ offers its "Countdown to FearFest" collection of iconic horror classics priming fans for AMC's annual "FearFest" celebration.

[08/21/24 - 09:28 AM]
Great American Family Announces Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison Star in "Home Sweet Christmas," Part of Great American Christmas 2024
Previously announced "Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells" will not go into production in 2024.

[08/21/24 - 08:26 AM]
Hulu Reveals First Look at "A Thousand Blows" with Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham Embroiled in an Epic Fight for Power in Victorian London
The epic new series is set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London.

[08/21/24 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "In Vogue: The 90s" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"In Vogue: The 90s" reveals the inside story of the decade that made celebrities out of supermodels and style icons out of music moguls.

[08/21/24 - 08:01 AM]
"Simone Biles Rising" Part Two Will Premiere October 25th
Part two follows along as she competes at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Trials and officially qualifies for the U.S. Olympic Team to her incredible performances in Paris, all the while sharing personal thoughts and moments of her incredible journey to become the most decorated gymnast in history.

[08/21/24 - 07:15 AM]
AXS TV Unveils September Concert Lineup Packed with Unforgettable Sets from Music's Biggest Names
From Judas Priest to John Legend, and Stevie Nicks to Sarah Bareilles, the block offers something for viewers of all tastes to enjoy with eclectic weekend blocks and star-studded primetime stunts every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

[08/21/24 - 07:11 AM]
2024 "VMAs" Reveals Second Round of Global Superstar Performances
Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz and LISA are joining the ever-growing roster of global superstars slated to perform at the 2024 "VMAs" live on Wednesday, September 11 at 8PM ET/PT from New York's UBS Arena.

[08/21/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, Danielle Deadwyler, and Corey Hawkins star in Malcolm Washington's directorial debut based on the Pulitzer-prize winning August Wilson play.

[08/21/24 - 06:01 AM]
Katey Sagal & Mark Harelik Cast in "One Piece" Season 2
They'll play Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk, respectively, on the Netflix series.

[08/21/24 - 06:01 AM]
"The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 3 Returns on October 17 - Check Out All-New First Look Images
Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln, as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles.

[08/21/24 - 05:27 AM]
Netflix Announces New Victoria Beckham Documentary Series
Through an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Victoria's business, access to Victoria, her family, those closest to her and her fashion journey and including never-before-seen archive, the series will tell the story of Victoria's reinvention as a Creative Director of her own brand.

[08/21/24 - 04:31 AM]
Netflix UK & Ireland - Edinburgh International Television Festival Announcements
Highlights include early renewals of "Love Is Blind: UK" and "Black Doves" plus new series featuring Gordon Ramsay, Victoria Beckham, Anya Taylor-Joy, Barry Hearn and more.

[08/21/24 - 02:31 AM]
Video: Special Announcement - "The Great Indian Kapil Show" - Netflix
Comedian Kapil Sharma hosts this laugh-out-loud variety talk show with celebrity guests, hilarious antics and his signature supporting cast.

[08/20/24 - 03:45 PM]
With David Muir Leading Coverage from Chicago, ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network Across the Board on First Night of 2024 Democratic National Convention
ABC News saw increases compared to night one of the Democratic Convention four years ago (8/17/20) in Total Viewers (+16% - 2.840 million vs. 2.442 million).

[08/20/24 - 02:33 PM]
NBC Moves Season Two Premiere of "The Irrational" to Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 p.m.
Said change is due to the Vice Presidential debate scheduled for Tuesday, October 1.

[08/20/24 - 01:02 PM]
E!'s "House of Villains" Returns with More Mischief and Manipulation as Season Two Kicks Off with a Special Two-Night Premiere Event Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Beginning October 10, the series will air in its regular Thursday timeslot at 10 p.m. ET/PT on E!.

[08/20/24 - 12:49 PM]
MTV's "Caught in the Act: Unfaithful" Scheduled to Premiere on Tuesday, September 17th at 9pm ET/PT Hosted by Reality TV Icon Tami Roman
The fan-favorite series returns with jaw-dropping moments, captivating twists, and emotional confrontations that promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

[08/20/24 - 12:38 PM]
NBC Sports' Presentation of Premier League's Opening Weekend Is Most Watched on Record in U.S.
The opening weekend averaged 820,000 viewers across six matches live on NBC/Peacock, USA Network, and NBC Sports Digital platforms from Friday, August 16-Sunday, August 18.

[08/20/24 - 12:21 PM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and First Teaser Trailer for New Adult-Animated Anthology Series "Secret Level"
From Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, creators of "Love, Death + Robots," comes 15 mind-bending episodes and groundbreaking animation.







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[11/15/24 - 11:44 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Halloween Week Scares Up Season Highs in Total Viewers and Households
Thursday's Halloween celebration "Only HALLOWEEN in the Building," featuring the annual fan-favorite costume contest, was the show's top telecast in both Total Viewers (2.396 million) and Households (1.64 rating) in seven months.

[11/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: NBC's New Hit Comedy "St. Denis Medical" Boosts Fan Engagement by Dropping First Episode on TikTok and YouTube Today
Building on the series' rave reviews and tremendous momentum that saw 87 million video views leading up to premiere night, NBC is expanding the show's reach by gifting viewers the first episode for free on both platforms through December 1.

[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.