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[04/06/07 - 04:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 6
Updates include: Leslie Bibb, Christina Milian and Michael Goorjian are among the latest called for pilot duty.

[04/06/07 - 03:10 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of March 26-April 1): Nick's 'Kids' Choice' Hits High
Plus: Showtime's "The Tudors" boasts the network's largest series debut in three years.

[04/06/07 - 11:35 AM]
Shark Wins Its Time Period in Viewers for the Ninth Time in the Last 10 Broadcasts
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, April 5.

[04/05/07 - 11:18 PM]
We TV to Premiere Two New Original Series America's Cutest Puppies and Adventures in Doggie Daycare Saturday, April 7, 2007 Beginning at 9pm Et
The duo air as part of the network's "WE Love Puppies" programming block.

[04/05/07 - 11:17 PM]
World Poker Tour(R) Signs New Broadcast-Rights Agreement for Season Vi with Gsn, the Network for Games
WPT will begin taping its new season in May 2007 which will debut in early 2008 as part of GSN's Monday night casino lineup.

[04/05/07 - 07:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday-Thursday, April 4-5
Updates include: New reality pilots from NBC and FOX, overall deals for Stacy Traub and Chuck Tatham plus the usual dose of casting news.

[04/05/07 - 05:31 PM]
Sarah Eliminated from "America's Next Top Model" on the CW
The CW details the latest "America's Next Top Model" elimination.

[04/05/07 - 04:10 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, April 4, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 4.

[04/05/07 - 02:17 PM]
The CW's "Top Model" Topples the Competition, Winning the Hour in Target Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 4.

[04/05/07 - 01:04 PM]
Tim Gunn Will Make It Work on the Fourth Season of the Emmy-Nominated Hit Fashion Design Competition Series Project Runway
Heidi Klum will also return as host of the series, as will judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia.

[04/05/07 - 12:12 PM]
Kelly Clarkson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Forest Whitaker, Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Radcliffe, Teri Hatcher and MR. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) to Appear on "Idol Gives Back" Tuesday, April 24, and Wednesday, April 25, on Fox
Also scheduled to appear: Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban, Pink, Michael Bublé, Annie Lennox, Il Divo and Borat Sagdiyev.

[04/05/07 - 12:05 PM]
BBC America Undergoes Radical Makeover for 2007 Upfront
New two-hour nightly blocks include "Murder Mondays," "Tuesday Nitro," "Wicked Wednesday," "Big Thursday," "Crime Scene Friday," "Supernatural Saturday" and "Adventure Sunday."

[04/05/07 - 11:21 AM]
The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards to Salute Lucille Ball, Roots, the Brady Bunch, Taxi and Hee Haw
Previous winners of the "Future Classic Award" include "The Sopranos," "Desperate Housewives," "Arrested Development" and "Grey's Anatomy."

[04/05/07 - 11:19 AM]
Spike TV to Salute Everything Guys Love in First Annual 'Guys Choice'
The two-hour event is scheduled to tape on June 9 at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles and will air Wednesday, June 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/05/07 - 11:13 AM]
NBC Presents the Latest Brand New Behind-The-Scenes "Snl" Special: "Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation" on Sunday, May 6 (9:00 - 11:00 Pm, Et)
Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Mike Myers and Chris Rock are all set to appear on Kenneth Bowser's latest "SNL" behind-the-scenes documentary.

[04/05/07 - 11:11 AM]
MTV Announces Hit Series, "The Hills" Will Return for Third Season
Additionally, the channel will bring back another season of the hugely successful "The Hills After Show."

[04/05/07 - 11:10 AM]
Chappelle's Show Joins Superstation WGN in Fall 2007
The series will run as part of a late night comedy block that includes "Reno 911," "Scrubs," "Becker" and "Corner Gas."

[04/05/07 - 11:09 AM]
Superstar Jennifer Lopez to Mentor Top 8 and Perform on "American Idol" Tuesday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 11, on Fox
Lopez will perform her new single "Qué Hiciste" on the newly expanded one-hour "Idol" results show on Wednesday, April 11.

[04/05/07 - 11:08 AM]
Gina Glocksen Is Eliminated from the "American Idol" Competition
FOX details the latest "American Idol" elimination.

[04/04/07 - 05:33 PM]
Disney Movies Attract Younger Viewers on Hallmark Channel
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2007.

[04/04/07 - 04:52 PM]
Acclaimed Film Director-Writer-Producer Curtis Hanson and Producing Partner Carol Fenelon Sign a Multi-Year Overall Deal with CBS Paramount Network Television
The arrangement calls for Hanson and his producing partner Carol Fenelon to produce, create and develop all television genres under their production company, Deuce Three Productions.

[04/04/07 - 04:50 PM]
American Inventor Begins Second-Season Search to Discover the Hottest New Product and Make One Struggling Inventor's Dream Come True
Revised dates are set for the Houston and Orlando auditions.

[04/04/07 - 04:49 PM]
Disney-ABC Television Group Honored with Four Prestigious Peabody Awards
"Scrubs" and "Ugly Betty" were among the company's Peabody nods.

[04/04/07 - 04:47 PM]
Quick Take for Tuesday, April 3, 2007 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 3.

[04/04/07 - 04:46 PM]
ABC News Wins Two Peabody Awards, More Than Any Other News Division
"Primetime" was recognized with a Peabody Award for a special edition, "Out of Control: AIDS in Black America."

[04/04/07 - 04:46 PM]
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogie Adventure Premieres as Cartoon Network's Top-Rated First Quarter '07 Original Movie
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for Friday, March 30.

[04/04/07 - 04:44 PM]
Adult Swim Posts Largest Quarterly Total Day Delivery in Basic Cable History with Adults 18-34, 18-24 and Men 18-34, Men 18-24
Adult Swim spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2007.

[04/04/07 - 01:52 PM]
ABC Family's Hit Original Series 'Kyle Xy' Returns on June 11th
The cable channel details the new season, which launches Monday, June 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/04/07 - 01:48 PM]
In Its First Major International Co-Production Deal, Lifetime Networks Joins with French Media Giant Tf1 International to Produce and Distribute Original TV Movies Worldwide
The new venture launches with "Miracle Mountain," starring Jami Gertz and Dylan Walsh as an estranged couple caught in a holiday snowstorm, scheduled to premiere on Lifetime later this year.

[04/04/07 - 01:45 PM]
'New York' Has Love for 'Tango' and Gets Engaged!
4.8 million viewers watched VH1's "I Love New York" finale while a reunion special is due on April 15.

[04/04/07 - 01:44 PM]
Bam Margera to Host 'VH1 Rock Honors'
The second annual show, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock, will honor Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top.

[04/04/07 - 01:43 PM]
'Pimp My Ride' Drives Into Virtual Territory with Debut of MTV Networks' 'Virtual Pimp My Ride'
The network also announced the kick-off of the "Virtual Pimp My Ride Car Show-Off Contest," in which the winner will walk away with not only the most tricked out virtual vehicle, but a real, brand new, tricked out car.

[04/04/07 - 01:42 PM]
One of Ed Bradley's Last Reports Wins a Peabody for "60 Minutes"
The late Ed Bradley's report on the Duke rape case was broadcast less than a month before he died of complications from lymphocytic leukemia last November.

[04/04/07 - 01:40 PM]
'Dateline NBC' Wins the 2006 Peabody Award
The newsmagazine was honored for "The Education of Ms. Groves," an hour-long documentary chronicling the struggle of a young first-year teacher at a tough urban middle school in Atlanta, Georgia.

[04/04/07 - 01:39 PM]
Chiller Keeps Bringing Scary Back in April with Horror and Thriller Favorites 'Bride of Chucky,' 'Tales from the Crypt,' and 'Poltergeist'
Chiller touts its April programming highlights.

[04/04/07 - 01:38 PM]
Universal Hd Springs Forward with More Movies, Series and Sports
Universal HD touts its April programming highlights.

[04/04/07 - 01:37 PM]
Sleuth Brings Viewers More Weeekend Movies and More Series
Sleuth touts its April programming highlights.

[04/04/07 - 01:24 PM]
NBC's 'Donnellys,' FOX's 'Bells' Sent Packing Early
"Bones" repeats to take over Fridays at 9:00/8:00c starting April 20 while NBC adds an extra "Thank God" to its April 9 lineup.

[04/04/07 - 11:06 AM]
CBS Orders Second Season of Original Web Series "Inturn 2"
This season, the series will follow nine participants as they move in together and undergo a series of challenges, such as screen tests, cold readings and awkward prop challenges, that will ultimately lead to six contestants being voted out by a group of judges.

[04/04/07 - 09:43 AM]
Quick Take for Monday, April 2, 2007 - Final Ratings
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, April 2.

[04/04/07 - 09:37 AM]
66th Annual Peabody Awards Winners Announced
TV winners include "Friday Night Lights," "The Office," "Ugly Betty," "Brotherhood" and "Elizabeth I."

[04/04/07 - 09:25 AM]
Nick at Nite Reveals the 13 Moms Selected to Compete in Semi-Final Showcase of Funniest Mom in America 3
In addition, Kim Coles and Hal Sparks will serve as celebrity judges this season.

[04/04/07 - 09:20 AM]
Sci Fi Boasts Strong First Quarter with Double Digit Increases Among Younger Men and Women
Sci Fi spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2007.

[04/04/07 - 09:18 AM]
Bones to Integrate Viewers in a Murder Mystery Plot for Episode Airing Wednesday, May 9, on FOX
In an unique integration, FOX.com has created a comprehensive online world that will parallel the characters and storyline of the upcoming episode "The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House" airing Wednesday, May 9.

[04/04/07 - 09:16 AM]
Two Moms Mix It Up When "Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy" Returns with All-New Episodes Thursdays, April 26 and May 3, on FOX
The network will also encore its two-part revisit with "God Warrior" Marguerite Perrin on April 12 and April 19.

[04/04/07 - 09:15 AM]
NBC Renews '30 Rock' for 2007-2008 Season
The freshman comedy has earned critical plaudits since its premiere last October while Alec Baldwin, one of the series stars, won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his spot-on performance as Jack Donaghy.

[04/03/07 - 05:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 3
Updates include: FX moves forward with its Glenn Close-led drama pilot plus new unscripted pilots at NBC and MTV.

[04/03/07 - 05:35 PM]
Hallmark Channel Ranks in Top 10 and Delivers Highest-Ever-Rated March and First Quarter
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for March and the first quarter of 2007.

[04/03/07 - 05:34 PM]
Hallmark Channel Honored Again as a Leader in Family-Friendly Programming
"Sacrifices of the Heart's" script by Patti Davis, daughter of the late President Ronald Reagan, has been awarded The Dove Foundation's "Family Approved" Seal.

[04/03/07 - 03:37 PM]
'7th' Heads to Heaven, Again
The show's second swan song is slated for Sunday, May 13 at 8:00/7:00c.







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[05/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Concert Special "Gaga Chromatica Ball" Debuts May 25
In front of a sold-out crowd of 52,000 people, 13-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Lady Gaga delivers a career-defining performance at Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium during her 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour.

[05/08/24 - 08:01 AM]
ID Sets US Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Documentary "Spacey Unmasked"
Featuring first-hand accounts from multiple men who have previously not shared their stories publicly, "Spacey Unmasked" will premiere Monday, May 13 on ID and will be available to stream on Max.

[05/08/24 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Acorn TV's Hit Crime Drama "My Life Is Murder" Releases Official Trailer and All-New Photos Ahead of Season 4 Premiere
The eight-episode season debuts with two episodes on Monday, June 17 on Acorn TV and BBC America in the US, and the season will continue every Monday on both platforms, ending with a two-episode finale.

[05/08/24 - 07:24 AM]
First Look & Premiere Date Announcement: Onyx Collective's "UnPrisoned"
Season two premieres Wednesday, July 17 with all eight episodes streaming exclusively on Hulu.

[05/08/24 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Renews Hit Drama Series "The Chi" for Season Seven Ahead of the Highly Anticipated Sixth Season Return on May 10
"Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in 'The Chi' resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America," said Nina L. Diaz.

[05/08/24 - 06:06 AM]
North West, Heather Headley and Lebo M. Join the Cast of "The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl" Live Concert with Special Set to Debut on Disney+
Disney Branded Television and Fulwell 73 Productions will reunite to capture the magic of these performances in the second music concert installment in their franchise, with the Disney+ Original special "The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl" streaming at a later date.

[05/07/24 - 06:01 PM]
NBC Solidifies Its Comedy Slate for the 2024-25 Season with Renewal of "Lopez vs. Lopez" and Series Order for "Happy's Place," Starring Reba McEntire
In "Happy's Place," Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.

[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.