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[06/05/08 - 10:00 PM]
Top 20 Dancers on "So You Think You Can Dance" Revealed!
FOX details this season's "So You Think You Can Dance" finalists.

[06/05/08 - 05:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 5
Updates include: Ty Burrell to be one of ABC's "Fourplay"; Gary Cole to play husband to Catherine O'Hara on "Good Behavior" for ABC; and Kerry Bishe reports for FOX's "Virtuality."

[06/05/08 - 02:41 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2008-2009 Season
The premieres previously announced to begin the week of Monday, August 25 will now begin Monday, September 1.

[06/05/08 - 02:39 PM]
Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-Winner Jimmy Smits Joins the Cast of Showtime's Peabody Award Winning Series Dexter
Smits will portray Miguel Prado, "an ambitious, charismatic assistant district attorney who comes from one of Miami's most politically powerful and beloved families."

[06/05/08 - 02:36 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel, Barbara Walters, Susan Lucci, Anthony Geary, Tyra Banks and Montel Williams Are Among the Scheduled Presenters for "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," June 20 on Abc
Kimmel has been tapped to present his friend and colleague Regis Philbin the Lifetime Achievement Award.

[06/05/08 - 02:21 PM]
Film Icon Dennis Hopper to Star in Starz Entertainment and Lionsgate's Original Series "Crash"
The series, due in October, also stars Clare Carey, Luis Chavez, Ross McCall, Jocko Sims, Brian Tee, and Arlene Tur.

[06/05/08 - 02:20 PM]
TV Land's Newest Original Series "She's Got the Look" Scores Impressive Debut
TV Land spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 4.

[06/05/08 - 11:33 AM]
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group Introduces Thrilling New Mobile Game Based on the Hit Sci Fi Series "Battlestar Galactica"
The game is now available on most major wireless carriers in North America and will be available worldwide shortly.

[06/05/08 - 10:49 AM]
Gabriel Byrne, Julie Chen, Harry Connick, JR., Laurence Fishburne, Mandy Patinkin, David Hyde Pierce, Lily Tomlin and John Waters Have Been Added as Presenters on "The 62nd Annual Tony (R) Awards"
They join previously announced presenters Alec Baldwin, Kristin Chenoweth, Glenn Close, Richard Griffiths, Laura Linney, John Lithgow, Liza Minnelli, Mary-Louise Parker, Daniel Radcliffe, Brooke Shields and Marisa Tomei.

[06/05/08 - 10:48 AM]
Best Game 6 Stanley Cup Final Overnight Rating in Eight Years
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 4.

[06/05/08 - 01:31 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "True Blood" (HBO)

[06/05/08 - 01:31 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Life & Times of Tim, The" (HBO, Original Presentation)

[06/04/08 - 05:24 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 4
Updates include: Andre Braugher joins Ray Romano on TNT's "Men of a Certain Age"; Yara Martinez tapped for NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy"; and Terence Winter to pen the Martin Scorsese-produced "Boardwalk Empire" for HBO.

[06/04/08 - 01:43 PM]
NBC Reveals the Top 12 Acts Vying to Be Crowned the Next 'Nashville Star'
The premiere also will "feature a performance by 2008 ACM Best New Female Vocalist Taylor Swift as well as showcase highlights from the nationwide casting calls."

[06/04/08 - 01:33 PM]
Discovery Channel's the Alaska Experiment Finishes Season Strong
Plus: Les Stroud will host "The Alaska Experiment: Back from the Wild," which airs on Tuesday, June 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/04/08 - 12:31 PM]
Showtime Pledges Allegiance to the United States of Tara
The network has ordered 12 episodes of the series, from Oscar-winner Diablo Cody and starring Toni Collette and John Corbett.

[06/04/08 - 11:22 AM]
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution Has Sold "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in More Than 70% of U.S. for Its Weekday Broadcast Syndication Debut in Fall 2009
The show's weekday run has now been cleared in 24 of the top 25 markets.

[06/04/08 - 11:20 AM]
Bravo Partners with Unicef for Charity Fashion Show During "The A-List Awards"
Designers from "Project Runway" will be paired with celebrities to design dresses which will be auctioned off online.

[06/04/08 - 10:21 AM]
MTV's Made Turns 100!
To celebrate MTV is airing two episodes in primetime and then a marathon that ends with the 100th episode of the series.

[06/04/08 - 10:20 AM]
Lifetime's 'Army Wives' and Real Military Families Get Presidential Salutes from Senators John Mccain and Barack Obama
The unique 30-second messages from both Senators will air starting airing today as a build up to the show's June 8 season premiere.

[06/04/08 - 10:18 AM]
Third Season of 'Comics Unleashed' to Fight Autism
Plus: the series has been renewed in New York on WCBS, Los Angeles on KABC, and in Chicago on WCIU for Fall 2008 and Fall 2009.

[06/04/08 - 10:14 AM]
No Workplace Is Safe When TLC Premieres the Singing Office
Joey Fatone and Mel B. host the series, which was originally developed at CBS (with Alan Thicke as host).

[06/04/08 - 01:55 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Worst Week" (CBS)

[06/04/08 - 01:55 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Two Families" (FOX)

[06/03/08 - 04:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 3
Updates include: Sprague Grayden and Tony Hale land multiple roles this fall; "The Simpsons" cast is on track to sign four-year deals; and Billy Zane joins ABC's "Finnegan."

[06/03/08 - 04:31 PM]
'Inside the NFL' Touches Down at Showtime
The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films and will premiere on Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/03/08 - 04:24 PM]
Jo De La Rosa Leaves Orange County Behind to Find Romance in Bravo's New Dating Competition Series, 'Date My Ex: Jo & Slade,' Premiering Monday, July 21 at 10 PM ET/PT
De La Rosa will "go on a series of dates that have been set up by her close friends" with the twist being the men must also live with her ex, Slade Smiley.

[06/03/08 - 02:30 PM]
New Season of We TV's Bridezillas Breaks Series' Premiere Rating Record
WE: Women's Entertainment spins the numbers for Sunday, June 1.

[06/03/08 - 02:28 PM]
VH1 to Televise 'The 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90' Exclusively in the U.S.
VH1.com will stream the event live on Friday, June 27 while VH1 and its sister channels will run highlights on Monday, June 30.

[06/03/08 - 02:27 PM]
Quick Take for Monday, June 2, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 2.

[06/03/08 - 01:10 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of May 26, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/08 - 01:07 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Air Primetime Specials Starting Thursday, June 5 at 8:00 P.M., Et/Ct on Abc
His guests will include David Beckham, Edward Norton, Charles Barkley, Liv Tyler, Adam Sandler, Eminem, Shaquille O'Neil, Magic Johnson and New Orleans Hornets guard and 2008 MVP contender Chris Paul.

[06/03/08 - 12:59 PM]
CBS Is Number One in Viewers in the First Week of the Summer Season
CBS spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/08 - 12:56 PM]
The Final 20 Minutes of "CBS Elitexc Saturday Night Fights," Featuring the Main Event of Kimbo Slice VS. James Thompson Delivers an Audience of 6.51 Million Viewers
CBS further spins the numbers for Saturday, May 31.

[06/03/08 - 12:53 PM]
NBC's "Saturday Night Live " Presents "The Best of Mike Myers" on June 15
On the special, Myers introduces some of his most memorable sketches in front of a studio audience - with the help of current "SNL" cast members.

[06/03/08 - 12:49 PM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of May 26-June 1
NBC spins the numbers for the week of May 26-June 1.

[06/03/08 - 12:37 PM]
Detroit-Pittsburgh Triple Ot Earns Best Stanley Cup Game 5 Overnight in Six Years
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, June 2.

[06/03/08 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Network's Award-Winning Documentary Series Intervention Returns for a Fifth Season on Monday, June 16
Also scheduled to air later this season is the one-hour reunion special, "Intervention: After Treatment."

[06/03/08 - 09:00 AM]
The Season Finale of CMT's "Can You Duet" Reveals the Winning Duo on Friday, June 13
The winning duo will be announced on Friday, June 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following a new episode premiering at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[06/03/08 - 08:59 AM]
D.L. Hughley Set to Host 'BET Awards '08' Live from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 P.M.*
Plus: Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West and Young Jeezy will join previously announced performers Usher, Lil Wayne and Nelly.

[06/03/08 - 01:48 AM]
FOX Renews Hit Animated Series "The Simpsons" for Historic 20th Season
The renewal means "The Simpsons" will tie "Gunsmoke" as the longest-running series in the history of primetime television.

[06/03/08 - 01:33 AM]
Interview: "30 Days" Creator Morgan Spurlock

[06/03/08 - 01:30 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Rich Inner Life of Penelope Cloud, The" (CBS)

[06/03/08 - 01:30 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Ex List, The" (CBS)

[06/02/08 - 05:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 2
Updates include: Rick Gomez join ABC's "Cupid" revival; "Lost's" Harold Perrineau heads to "The Unusuals" on ABC; and Gail O'Grady signs onto David Hemingson's dramedy for ABC.

[06/02/08 - 01:54 PM]
Extraordinary Animals from Around the World Unite for New Series on Animal Planet That Showcases Amazing Talent
William Shatner narrates the 17-episode series, which premieres Friday, June 13 at 9:30/8:30c.

[06/02/08 - 01:15 PM]
DR. Phil to Be Produced in High Definition This Fall
"My goal has always been to give our viewers the very best in show content, and now we are able to offer the very best broadcast quality," said Dr. Phil McGraw.

[06/02/08 - 01:14 PM]
The Following Are the Revised Air Dates for the Celebrities Participating on the New Game Show "Million Dollar Password" on the CBS Television Network
Upcoming guests include Steven Weber, Shanna Moakler, Steve Schirripa, Sara Evans, Monique Coleman and Damien Fahey.

[06/02/08 - 01:13 PM]
CBS Interactive Launches Upgraded Video Player
The player will eventually offer "content streaming in true HD-quality, full-screen viewing capacity, a redesigned interface and embeddable video clips."

[06/02/08 - 01:12 PM]
TV Land Lines Up a Spectacle of Stars for Sixth Annual 'TV Land Awards'
Steve Carell, Justin Timberlake, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Henry Winkler, Kathy Griffin, Jack Klugman, the cast of "The Office," "She's Got The Look's" Kim Alexis and Beverly Johnson and more are set to appear.







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[05/21/13 - 02:54 PM]
Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Claims Top Spots for USA
Plus: numbers for Bravo's "Newlyweds: The First Year," ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and Syfy's "Warehouse 13."

[05/21/13 - 01:51 PM]
Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Game of Thrones," "North America" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for HBO's "Family Tree," Showtime's "The Borgias" and E!'s "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?."

[05/21/13 - 01:46 PM]
Saturday's Cable Ratings: Game 6 of Knicks/Pacers Puts ESPN on Top
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "Zombie Preppers," HBO's "The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" and OWN's "Life with La Toya."

[05/21/13 - 01:44 PM]
Live Twitter Event with Cast Members of "Rookie Blue" During the Fourth-Season Premiere of the Series, Thursday, May 23
Missy Peregrym, Enuka Okuma, Peter Mooney, Priscilla Faia, Rachael Ancheril and Matt Gordon are among those participating.

[05/21/13 - 01:24 PM]
NBC to Air "Devastation in Oklahoma" Special Tonight in Place of "Voice" Recap
The one-hour special is set for 8:00/7:00c, leading into "The Voice" results show at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/21/13 - 01:21 PM]
"North America" Dominates Sunday Cable in Total Viewers and Persons 25-54 with 3.4 Million Viewers
Discovery further spins the numbers for Sunday, May 19.

[05/21/13 - 12:56 PM]
Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club" Season 11 Returns to Miami Airing Tuesdays This Summer
Miami was previously home to season five, and the seven newest cast members are ready to live up to their predecessors' wild antics.

[05/21/13 - 12:19 PM]
A&E's Ground-Breaking Crime and Justice Series Return Thursday, May 30
"Beyond Scared Straight" kicks off its fourth season at 10:00/9:00c immediately following the return of new episodes of "The First 48."

[05/21/13 - 12:01 PM]
Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow to Perform Live Next Week on NBC's "The Voice"
Shelton will perform "Boys 'Round Here" on the May 27 edition of the show, while Crow will sing "Easy" on May 28.

[05/21/13 - 11:54 AM]
Nine New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for the 2013-14 Season
ABC Studios had the most drama orders of any studio.

[05/21/13 - 11:48 AM]
Smithsonian Channel to Commemorate Life of Music Innovator Ray Manzarek with Encore Presentations of "The Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman"
The one-hour documentary is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the making of what would be the iconic rock band's final album together.

[05/21/13 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Delivers Its Most Competitive TV Season and May Sweep in Nine Years
NBC spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/21/13 - 11:11 AM]
"48 Hours Special: The War in Chicago" Is First on Saturday at 10:00 PM with Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, May 18.

[05/21/13 - 11:05 AM]
Microsoft Unveils Xbox One: The Ultimate All-in-One Home Entertainment System
Plus: Steven Spielberg will executive-produce an original "Halo" live-action television series with exclusive interactive Xbox One content.

[05/21/13 - 11:01 AM]
CMT Greenlights 11 Additional Episodes of Hit Series "Dog and Beth: On the Hunt" to Begin Airing in August
The full first season order will now total 22 episodes; production on the back 11 will begin immediately, and will air in August.