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[10/27/09 - 10:02 PM]
Ariana Debose and Brandon Dumlao Are Eliminated on "So You Think You Can Dance"
FOX details the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" elimination.

[10/27/09 - 06:41 PM]
Exclusive: "'Til Death" to Get Sunday Slot in January
Plus: "Dollhouse" to return to Fridays at 9:00/8:00c beginning January 8.

[10/27/09 - 04:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 27
Updates include: TNT orders "Delta Blues" pilot; Joey Kern to lead "Ghosts/Aliens"; and Ron White to get animated for Comedy Central.

[10/27/09 - 02:57 PM]
ABC Is No. 1 on the Night in Viewers for the 3rd Week in a Row
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, October 26.

[10/27/09 - 02:35 PM]
ESPN's Monday Night Football Wins the Night in Key Male and Adult Demos
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, October 26.

[10/27/09 - 02:13 PM]
CBS Announces "Yes, Virginia," a New Animated Christmas Special Based on the True Story of a Little Girl Who Inspired the Most Famous Newspaper Editorial of All Time
The half-hour special airs Friday, December 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/27/09 - 01:54 PM]
One Tree Hill Climbs to Season Highs
The CW spins the numbers for Monday, October 26.

[10/27/09 - 01:22 PM]
A&E Finishes Best October in Network History Posting Double-Digit Viewer Growth
A&E spins the numbers for the month of October.

[10/27/09 - 01:19 PM]
Hulk Hogan Joins Tna Wrestling
"I'm thrilled to be jumping back into the world of professional wrestling," said Hogan.

[10/27/09 - 01:18 PM]
NBC Breezes Into November Sweeps with Holiday-Themed Programming, Special Series Episodes and Popular Guest Stars
NBC details its November sweeps highlights (SPOILERS!).

[10/27/09 - 12:13 PM]
TruTV Rides High as Cable's Fastest Growing Entertainment Network in October
truTV spins the numbers for the month of October.

[10/27/09 - 12:12 PM]
Investigation Discovery Breaks Ratings Records in October
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the month of October.

[10/27/09 - 11:20 AM]
First Presenters Announced for "The 43rd Annual Cma Awards"
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Neil Flynn, Patricia Heaton, Julianne Hough, Randy Houser, Jake Owen and Robin Roberts are among the first to sign on.

[10/27/09 - 11:04 AM]
Five Tribesmen Adapt to American Life in Travel Channel's 'Meet the Natives USA'
The newcomer launches Sunday, November 29 with back-to-back episodes.

[10/27/09 - 10:54 AM]
ABC Grows Its Overall Audience for the 2nd Consecutive Week
ABC spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[10/27/09 - 10:46 AM]
CBS's Hour of Comedy Power
CBS spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[10/27/09 - 10:10 AM]
FOX Slides Into First for the Week and Season!
FOX spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[10/27/09 - 10:07 AM]
'NBC Sunday Night Football'S' Cardinals-Giants Game Is the #1 Program of the Week in Adults 18-49 and Other Key Demos
NBC spins the numbers for the week of October 19-25.

[10/27/09 - 09:31 AM]
Syfy Makes History with Record-Breaking Rankings
Syfy spins the numbers for the month of October.

[10/27/09 - 09:13 AM]
Lopez Tonight Kicks Off Late-Night Party with Guests Ellen Degeneres, Eva Longoria Parker and Kobe Bryant When New TBS Series Debuts Monday, NoV. 9
Other upcoming guests include Sandra Bullock, Ray Romano, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Charlie Sheen, Queen Latifah, Marc Anthony and Ted Danson.

[10/27/09 - 08:28 AM]
Bravo Earns Best October Ever in All Key Demos
Bravo spins the numbers for the month of October.

[10/27/09 - 07:21 AM]
Syfy Presents "Legend of the Seeker" Marathon Event
The six-hour marathon airs Thursday, November 5 from 6 pm - 12 AM, ET/PT.

[10/27/09 - 07:07 AM]
Cartoon Network Circles the Globe with Ben 10: Alien Swarm Premiere Events
The live-action movie premieres Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00/6:00c.

[10/27/09 - 06:47 AM]
NBC's Natalie Morales Sits Down with Kate Gosselin in the TLC Special "Kate: Her Story"
The network also confirms its November lineup for the series.

[10/27/09 - 12:01 AM]
Interview: "The Little Couple" Executive Producers Eric Schotz & Ruth Rivin

[10/26/09 - 06:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 26
Updates include: Diane Ademu-John books "NOLA Rising" at NBC; Adam F. Goldberg lands a new comedy at FOX; and Kenya Barris's life to become a sitcom for NBC.

[10/26/09 - 01:40 PM]
So You Think You Can Dance Finalist Billy Bell Leaves Competition Due to Illness
Bell will be replaced by Brandon Dumlao, 21, a Hip Hop dancer from Concord, CA.

[10/26/09 - 12:30 PM]
The CW Again Leads All Nets in Percent Increases from Live+7 Dvr Playback
The CW further spins the numbers for the week of October 5-11.

[10/26/09 - 12:29 PM]
Mgm Domestic Television to Launch Discovery Channel's Hit Series "Cash Cab" Into U.S. Syndication
Repeats of the series will be offered to local stations beginning in the fall of 2010.

[10/26/09 - 12:28 PM]
One Woman Gives Man and Man's Best Friend a Chance at Redemption in Animal Planet's Pit Bulls and Parolees
The six-part series premieres Friday, October 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/26/09 - 11:09 AM]
America's Most-Watched Network Gets Most Dvr Lift
CBS further spins the numbers for the week of October 5-11.

[10/26/09 - 11:09 AM]
Multi-Talented Golden Globe and Emmy Award Winner Ricky Gervais to Host NBC's "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" on Sunday, January 17
"I have resisted many other offers like this, but there are just some things you don't turn down," said Gervais.

[10/26/09 - 11:04 AM]
Syfy's Stargate Universe Reaches New Series High with Live +7 Data
Syfy further spins the numbers for Friday, October 9.

[10/26/09 - 10:56 AM]
Soapnet to Air a Four-Episode Marathon of ABC's Hit Comedy, "Cougar Town," on Saturday, November 14 from 5:00pm - 7:00 Pm
The critically acclaimed series airs Wednesdays at 9:30PM ET/PT on ABC.

[10/26/09 - 10:18 AM]
Final Nominees Announced for Favorite Breakthrough Artist in 6th Annual T-Mobile Award for the "2009 American Music Awards," Live NoV.22 on Abc
Lady Gaga, Keri Hilson, Gloriana and Kid Cudi are all up for the fan vote.

[10/26/09 - 10:17 AM]
ABC Goes Country with Programming and Appearances Leading Up to the "The 43rd Annual Cma Awards"
Among its plans: the one-hour special "In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville." on Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/26/09 - 10:04 AM]
Jennifer Esposito and David Sutcliffe Star in 'The Wish List,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Which Has Begun Production
The love story "centers on a highly organized young woman who after too many failed relationships makes a wish list of all the criteria her future husband must have."

[10/26/09 - 09:10 AM]
Nickelodeon and Columbia/Epic Label Group Commence Production on Victorious
The series, from prolific creator/executive producer Dan Schneider and featuring teen star Victoria Justice, is set to premiere in 2010.

[10/26/09 - 08:58 AM]
ABC Grows Its Sunday Audience for the 2nd Straight Week
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, October 25.

[10/26/09 - 08:53 AM]
Vampire Repeats Bite "Melrose" on Wednesdays
The CW has dropped its Wednesday encores of "Melrose Place" in favor of repeats of freshman hit "The Vampire Diaries."

[10/26/09 - 08:42 AM]
TV Land Gives Pilot Orders to Two Sitcoms: 'Hot in Cleveland' and 'Retired at 35'
Suzanne Martin and Chris Case are behind the respective projects.

[10/26/09 - 08:22 AM]
Bravo Announces Series Pickup of "Top Chef: Just Desserts"
The series will consist of pastry chefs competing against one another in a series of challenges.

[10/26/09 - 12:09 AM]
Interview: "Cake Boss" Executive Producer Art Edwards

[10/24/09 - 08:48 AM]
Supernanny Opener Grows Its Audience Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, October 23.

[10/23/09 - 06:18 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 23
Updates include: David Costabile to recur on "Breaking Bad"; Sam Page lands arc on "Greek"; and Style orders a new makeover series.

[10/23/09 - 04:18 PM]
This Fall, Grammy(R) Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Monica Makes Her Reality Television Debut with "Monica: Still Standing" on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 P.M.*
Viewers will have the chance "to experience the many faces of Monica as she balances family, deals with trials, triumphs and health challenges, records her fifth album."

[10/23/09 - 02:45 PM]
NBC Picks Up Comedies "Community" and "Parks and Recreation" as Well as Freshman Drama "Mercy" for Full-Season Commitments
All three received orders of nine additional episodes.

[10/23/09 - 02:34 PM]
Bam! Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season Two Marks an 116% Increase Among Total Viewers Versus Season One
Bravo spins the numbers for the week of October 19-22.

[10/23/09 - 02:02 PM]
The Jeff Dunham Show Scores All-Time Comedy Central(R) Record with 5.3 Million Total Viewers Tuning in to the October 22 Premiere
Comedy Central spins the numbers for Thursday, October 22.

[10/23/09 - 01:58 PM]
Showtime Launches Exclusive Animated "Dexter" Webisodes
The weekly series, which is told in 12 one-to-two minute chapters, is available on www.sho.com and also available on Showtime On Demand.







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[05/18/13 - 09:03 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Demos with "Shark Tank"
The show's two-hour season finale powers the Alphabet to victory.

[05/18/13 - 08:59 AM]
"Rock Center with Brian Williams" Scores Its Second-Highest Adult 18-49 and Total-Viewer Results in Three Months
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[05/18/13 - 08:51 AM]
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[05/17/13 - 03:51 PM]
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[05/17/13 - 01:47 PM]
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[05/17/13 - 12:16 PM]
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[05/17/13 - 09:48 AM]
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[05/17/13 - 09:01 AM]
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[05/17/13 - 09:00 AM]
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Plus: DisneyChannel.com extends "Doof's Daily Dirt" web series for another 26 episodes beginning this summer.

[05/17/13 - 08:46 AM]
"The Office" Finale Out-Rates Every Telecast of the Show for the Past 16 Months
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 16.

[05/17/13 - 08:33 AM]
ABC's "Scandal" Marks Most-Watched Telecast Ever and Spikes Over Last Season's Finale
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 16.

[05/17/13 - 08:23 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "American Idol" Top Night of Finales
Plus: NBC remains stuck in fourth place despite its swan song for "The Office."

[05/17/13 - 07:27 AM]
Syfy Announces Fifth and Final Season of Original Series "Warehouse 13"
Said Mark Stern: "'Warehouse 13' has been an incredible signature series for us."

[05/17/13 - 07:27 AM]
HGTV and DIY Network Announce New Programming Roles for Steven Lerner and Freddy James
Lerner has been elevated to senior vice president of programming and production and James was named senior vice president, strategic development and program integration.

[05/16/13 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 16
Updates include: "Silicon Valley" latest to series at HBO; USA "unlikely" to pick up ABC's "Happy Endings"; and The CW is casting for its Samantha Jones on "The Carrie Diaries."