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[01/16/08 - 03:20 PM]
Jordin Sparks Stays Up Late to Rock the House on "Talkshow with Spike Feresten" Saturday, January 19, on Fox
The "Idol" champ will perform "Tattoo," the first single from her self-titled debut.

[01/16/08 - 02:14 PM]
New U.S. Premiere Season of International Hit Car Show, Top Gear
The show's 10th season - featuring guest stars Simon Cowell, Helen Mirren and Jennifer Saunders - premieres Monday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[01/16/08 - 11:50 AM]
Bravo Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Fashionista Rachel Zoe
The series will "give viewers a fly on the wall look at how she juggles constant deadlines, fashion shows and celebrity clients."

[01/16/08 - 11:48 AM]
Dave Howe Named President, Sci Fi Channel
"Dave has been an inspired contributor to SCI FI's success since the day he joined the team," said network chief Bonnie Hammer. "The Channel's on a tremendous roll, and the energy, creativity and commitment Dave brings to his new role can only accelerate the momentum."

[01/15/08 - 04:30 PM]
VH1 Scores Again with Record-Breaking Debuts of Sophomore Series 'Rock of Love 2 with Bret Michaels' and 'Scott Baio Is 46 ... and Pregnant'
VH1 spins the numbers for Sunday, January 13.

[01/15/08 - 04:29 PM]
Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications to Form New Joint Venture: 'Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network'
OWN will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.

[01/15/08 - 04:23 PM]
MTV Brings the Street to the Stage with Premiere of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" Thursday, February 7 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Mario Lopez will host the series while N*Sync's JC Chasez and choreographer Shane Sparks will serve as judges.

[01/15/08 - 03:18 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Original Movie "Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder" Pushes Network to #6 in Weekly Prime Time Ranking
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, January 12.

[01/15/08 - 01:09 PM]
CBS Is the Week's Most Watched Network
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 7-13.

[01/15/08 - 01:02 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 7, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 7-13.

[01/15/08 - 12:59 PM]
NBC Wins Monday Night Paced by 'American Gladiators' and 'Deal Or No Deal'
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, January 14.

[01/15/08 - 12:52 PM]
'American Gladiators,' 'Biggest Loser' and 'Law & Order: Svu' Pace NBC's Week of JaN. 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 7-13.

[01/15/08 - 10:29 AM]
Start Your Engines! NBC Orders Pilot for International Hit Series 'Top Gear' from BBC Worldwide America
"'Top Gear' is a proven international hit which fits perfectly into NBC's line-up of programming with male appeal, including 'Sunday Night Football' and 'American Gladiators,'" said NBC topper Ben Silverman.

[01/15/08 - 10:27 AM]
CMT Crossroads: Maroon 5 and Sara Evans Blend Pop and Country
The episode, which tapes on January 29 in Nashville, will premiere in May on CMT.

[01/15/08 - 10:26 AM]
Bravo Kicks Off Nationwide Casting for New Seasons of "Top Design" and "Shear Genius" Starting This Week
Open calls for designers interested in competing in the interior-design competition series and the high-end hairstyling competition will be held in cities across the country starting this week.

[01/15/08 - 10:25 AM]
So You Think You Can Dance Audition Venues Set for Dallas; Charleston, Sc; Salt Lake City; Washington D.C.; Los Angeles and Milwaukee
This season producers expand the auditions from four cities to six in search of dancers who best represent the rhythm of the nation.

[01/14/08 - 05:01 PM]
Reality Sweethearts Chris Knight and Adrianne Curry Decide If a Baby Will Make Three During the New Season Premiering on Sunday, January 20 at 10:30pm*
VH1.com will sneak peek the episode one week prior to the on-air premiere from Monday, January 14 - Sunday, January 20 and will be home to exclusive video content throughout the season.

[01/14/08 - 05:00 PM]
We TV's "Lingerie Secrets Revealed" Brings Sexy Back on February 6th at 10pm I 9c
Style expert Rachel Zalis helps "10 women with different body types find the perfect, ultra-feminine lingerie to help uncover their inner sex goddess, just in time for Valentine's Day."

[01/14/08 - 04:59 PM]
Grammy(R) Nominated Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Share the Stage for an All-New "CMT Crossroads"
Plant and Krauss were recently nominated for a GRAMMY(R) in the category of "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" for the song "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" from Raising Sand.

[01/14/08 - 02:11 PM]
CBS to Broadcast "Garth Brooks: Live in La!" Live in Concert from Staples Center, Friday, JaN. 25
Selling 85,000 tickets in less than an hour, Brooks is the only artist in STAPLES Center history to sell out five concerts in one hour and play five concerts in two days.

[01/14/08 - 02:10 PM]
Pop Music Superstar Celine Dion Returns to the CBS Television Network with Her First Concert Since Completing Her Five Year Run in Las Vegas, "Celine Dion: That's Just the Woman in Me" to Be Broadcast Friday, FeB. 15
The special, in which Dion performs some of her greatest hits, was taped before a live audience at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on January 12.

[01/14/08 - 02:09 PM]
Part One of "Comanche Moon" Lassoes Up the Largest Audience for Any Network Movie in More Than Two Years
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 13.

[01/14/08 - 02:06 PM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - February 2008
Among the offerings: Spike's "MLE Chowdown: Championship" will start exactly when the Super Bowl half time show begins.

[01/14/08 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Picks Up High-Octane Hit 'American Gladiators' to Continue Competing in Second Season
"Gladiators" is NBC's top new-series premiere since "Heroes" launched in September 2006.

[01/14/08 - 11:59 AM]
Bravo Announces New Series "The Real Housewives of New York City"
As previously reported, the series will premiere Tuesday, March 4 at 11 PM ET/PT before moving to its regular time period on Tuesday, March 11 at 10 PM ET/PT.

[01/14/08 - 11:41 AM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, January 13, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 13.

[01/14/08 - 10:05 AM]
CBS Orders Three New Reality/Alternative Series
The trio of newcomers include "Secret Talents of the Stars," "Game Show in My Head" and "America's Top Dog."

[01/14/08 - 10:04 AM]
FOX Broadcasting Company, 19 Entertainment and Fremantlemedia Announce Sponsors for Seventh Season of "American Idol"
FOX, 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia have re-teamed with Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T as official sponsors of this year's AMERICAN IDOL.

[01/14/08 - 08:47 AM]
The Futon's Second Look: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (FOX)

[01/13/08 - 07:00 PM]
65th Golden Globe Award Winners
On the TV side, AMC's "Mad Men" is named top drama while HBO's "Extras" earns best comedy.

[01/13/08 - 03:16 PM]
Golden Globes Goes Mad for AMC's Mad Men
"It's an amazing experience to have an idea that you can barely put into words and then push through writing it, push five years up a hill to sell it, and then see it blossom into something better than you dreamed," said creator Matthew Weiner.

[01/13/08 - 09:27 AM]
Interview: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Star Richard T. Jones

[01/13/08 - 09:21 AM]
Interview: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Star Summer Glau

[01/13/08 - 08:38 AM]
Interview: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Executive Producers Josh Friedman, James Middleton, John Wirth & David Nutter

[01/11/08 - 06:17 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 7-11
Updates include: A&E renews "The Two Coreys," FX slates season two of "Dirt" and Shaun Cassidy's "Inseparable" gets revived at FOX.

[01/11/08 - 04:03 PM]
Bravo Is No.1 Cable Network in Tuesday to Thursday 10-11 PM Time Period
Bravo spins the numbers for January 8-10.

[01/11/08 - 03:53 PM]
The 50 Best Episodes of 2007: #10-1

[01/11/08 - 01:49 PM]
Quick Take for Thursday, January 10, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 10.

[01/11/08 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Is Ready to Laugh Out Loud with Casting Calls Across the Nation for Season Six of "Last Comic Standing"
Calls are set for Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Minneapolis, Houston, Tempe, San Francisco and Nashville in the coming weeks.

[01/10/08 - 03:17 PM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, January 9, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 9.

[01/10/08 - 03:15 PM]
'Ghost Hunters International' Debuts as the #1 Reality Series Telecast in Sci Fi Channel History!
Sci Fi spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 9.

[01/10/08 - 03:07 PM]
The 50 Best Episodes of 2007: #20-11

[01/10/08 - 02:07 PM]
Dga Award Nominees for Movies for Television/Mini-Series, Dramatic Series Night, Comedy Series, Musical Variety, Reality Programs, Daytime Serials, Children's Programs, Documentary and Commercials
The winners will be named at the 60th Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

[01/10/08 - 02:05 PM]
Cast of TBS's Popular Series 10 Items Or Less Will Answer Viewers Questions During Live TBS.com Webcast Following the Late-Night Series' Second Season Premiere on JaN. 15
TBS.com's digital offerings also include "a unique interface that allows users to create personalized performance reviews, starring Leslie Poole (John Lehr), that they can send to friends."

[01/10/08 - 10:35 AM]
Diddy Turns New Season of MTV's "Making the Band 4, Season 2" Into a Battle of the Sexes Premiering Monday, January 28th at 10pm ET/PT
Plus: look for a preview special, "Battle of The Sexes: A Making The Band First Look," on Saturday, January 19th at 1pm ET/PT.

[01/10/08 - 10:28 AM]
Spike TV Takes a First-Hand Look at One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the World with the Drug Enforcement Administration
"Television viewers will get the same unprecedented access to the inner workings of the DEA as our camera crews -- the raids, the risk and the danger," said executive producer Al Roker.

[01/10/08 - 10:27 AM]
The Pros Are Back on Spike TV!
Among those appearing this season: Ricky Williams, Allan Houston, Charles Oakley, Warren Moon, Joe Carter, Kurt Angle, Derrick Coleman and Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker.

[01/09/08 - 02:33 PM]
The 50 Best Episodes of 2007: #30-21

[01/09/08 - 02:14 PM]
NBC Presents Encore Broadcast of New Hit 'American Gladiators' on Sunday, January 13
The episode will air at 10:00/9:00c following the network's presentation of the "65th Annual Golden Globe Awards Announcement."

[01/09/08 - 01:32 PM]
Bravo Announces Sponsors for "Make Me a Supermodel"
The roster of advertising partners includes Alltell Wireless, Mercedes-Benz and Garnier.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
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The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.