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[04/09/12 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 9
Updates include: FOX to roll back "Cops" next season; TNT on track to renew "Southland"; and Dana Delany to return for "Desperate Housewives" finale.

[04/09/12 - 06:39 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Smackdown" Tops Demos for Second Week
Plus: numbers for Nickelodeon's "Fred: The Show," Lifetime's "America's Most Wanted" and Disney Channel's "Snap!"

[04/09/12 - 06:34 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People" Continues Win Streak
Plus: numbers for HBO's "God Is Bigger Than Elvis," E!'s "The Real American Reunion" and truTV's "Impractical Jokers."

[04/09/12 - 01:53 PM]
New Music from Tonight's April 9 Episode of NBC's Critically Acclaimed Musical Drama "Smash" Available Today on iTunes
"Never Give All the Heart" was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; performed by Katharine McPhee.

[04/09/12 - 01:49 PM]
New Season of "American Guns" to Feature Weapons That Are Historical, Iconic and Completely Outrageous
As previously reported, the series returns Wednesday, April 25 at 9:00/8:00c on Discovery.

[04/09/12 - 01:02 PM]
The CW Announces Premiere Dates for Summer Reality Series
"The Catalina" will premiere Tuesday, May 29 followed by "Breaking Pointe" on Thursday, May 31.

[04/09/12 - 12:25 PM]
Monday Night Mayhem Begins April 30 on MTV With the Return of "Ridiculousness," and the Premiere of New Hidden Camera Show "Money From Strangers"
Hosted by comedian Jeff Dye, "Money From Strangers" is a new take on the hidden camera show.

[04/09/12 - 11:16 AM]
"New Girl," "Raising Hope" and "Glee" to Continue Laughs in 2012-13 Season on FOX
"All three of these comedies add a fresh and distinctive flavor to our Tuesday nights, and I'm really happy to bring them back to our air next season," said Kevin Reilly.

[04/09/12 - 10:54 AM]
Boomerang Celebrates Earth Day with 14-Hour "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" Marathon
The celebration will begin at 6 a.m. (ET), showcasing favorite episodes from each season of the series throughout the day.

[04/09/12 - 10:00 AM]
ABC to Encore "Scandal" Premiere Tonight at 10:00/9:00c
The last minute rebroadcast will replace the previously announced repeat of "Castle."

[04/09/12 - 09:22 AM]
NBA TV's Popular Fan Night Delivers Record-Setting Viewership for 2011-12 Season
NBA TV spins the numbers for the season to date.

[04/09/12 - 09:06 AM]
Saturday Night's Alright for FOX Sports
Look for a college football, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, NFL or UFC event on 28 of the 32 Saturday nights from April 14 through December 8.

[04/09/12 - 08:55 AM]
ABC's "GCB" Earns Solid Results from 9-11pm on Easter Sunday
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, April 8.

[04/09/12 - 08:53 AM]
Spring Season of Syfy's "Powerful Mondays" Features Return of "Eureka" Monday, April 16 at 9PM, Followed by Second Season of "Lost Girl" at 10PM
The programming block will feature "the fifth - and final - season of the beloved, iconic series 'Eureka.'"

[04/09/12 - 08:29 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: PGA Overrun Bumps CBS to Top Spot
Said overrun was also up significantly from last year's Masters coverage.

[04/09/12 - 08:25 AM]
Food Network's Famed Bakers Rise to the Occasion in "Cupcake Champions"
The five-part "Cupcake Wars" competition premieres Sunday, May 13 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/09/12 - 07:50 AM]
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee "Going for the Games, Glory and Gold-Will These Kids Make It?" Premieres Sunday, April 15, at 9PM
"Nick News," produced by Lucky Duck Productions, is now in its 21st year and is the longest-running kids' news show in television history.

[04/09/12 - 06:08 AM]
"60 Minutes" Icon Mike Wallace Dies at 93
A special program dedicated to Wallace will be broadcast on "60 Minutes" next Sunday, April 15.

[04/09/12 - 06:01 AM]
"VH1 Storytellers" Returns for a 16th Season With an All New Line Up of Top Singer/Songwriters
Jill Scott, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals are among those featured in the new season.

[04/09/12 - 05:02 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces the Launch of "Hallmark Channel's Pet Project," A Campaign Celebrating Pets and the Many Ways They Enrich Our Lives as Cherished Family Members
In addition, as part of the campaign, Hallmark Channel has formed strategic partnerships with such national organizations as PetSmart Charities and American Humane Association.

[04/09/12 - 03:01 AM]
ReelzChannel to Premiere "XIII" Original Drama Series
Stuart Townsend and Aisha Tyler star in the Canadian import, due to premiere in June.

[04/08/12 - 12:43 PM]
NBC Sports Group's Coverage of 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Begins Wednesday Night With Triple-Header
Flyers @ Penguins, Red Wings @ Predators and Kings @ Canucks will open said coverage.

[04/08/12 - 10:37 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Ten Commandments" Spark ABC Victory
Plus: "SNL" with host Sofia Vergara averaged a 5.0 rating/13 share in metered-market households.

[04/07/12 - 11:43 AM]
ESPN Has Record-Setting Friday Masters Audience
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, April 6.

[04/07/12 - 09:18 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Blue Bloods" Ticks Up in Victory for CBS
Meanwhile, FOX's "The Finder" dips to a series low in its new Friday home.

[04/07/12 - 08:51 AM]
ABC's "Primetime: What Would You Do?" Hits its 2nd Highest Numbers this Season
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, April 6.

[04/06/12 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 6
Updates include: John Amos, Ethan Suplee and Sydney Park join CBS's "Over and Out"; plus AMC to split the final season of "Breaking Bad."

[04/06/12 - 03:15 PM]
Disney XD and Marvel Team Up With the NBA to Present the "Ultimate Spider-Man" and NBA Mash-Up Video, Saturday, April 7 on Disney XD
The video will also be available at NBAHoopTroop.com and provided to NBA teams to present in their arenas.

[04/06/12 - 11:49 AM]
TLC Ties the Knot With Mario Lopez & Courtney Mazza
The entire experience will air as a special television event shortly after the ceremony later this year.

[04/06/12 - 11:30 AM]
ESPN's Thursday Masters Viewership, Ratings Rise
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 5.

[04/06/12 - 10:25 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Returns This Summer With 18, One-Hour Episodes, Bringing Even More Bonding, More Love and More Drama from One of the Most Watched Families on Television
The new season will also air at a new time - Sundays at 9:00/8:00c - beginning May 20.

[04/06/12 - 10:20 AM]
Interview: "Nurse Jackie" Co-Creator Linda Wallem
The series, starring Emmy winner Edie Falco, returns this Sunday at 9:00/8:00c on Showtime.

[04/06/12 - 09:13 AM]
Physicists, Mentalists and Persons of Interest Make for a CBS "Big Bang" on Thursday
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, April 5.

[04/06/12 - 09:05 AM]
"American Guns," "Auction Kings" Return to Discovery on Wednesday, April 25
Plus: look for the competition series "Machines of Glory" to premiere Sunday, April 29 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/06/12 - 08:53 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Idol" Win Night of Lows
Virtually every series posted a season or series low last night.

[04/06/12 - 08:44 AM]
ABC's Debut of "Scandal" Scores Best Retention of "Grey's" Audience in Over 3 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, April 5.

[04/06/12 - 07:19 AM]
TLC to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Royal Wedding!
"William & Kate: One Year Later" and "My Mother Diana" will premiere Saturday, April 28 starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/06/12 - 06:36 AM]
"MTV2's Guy Code" Gets Wet & Wild In Special Spring Break Survival Guide Episode - Tuesday, April 10 at 11pm ET/PT
Plus: Christopher "Big Black" Boykin joins the panel for the very first time.

[04/05/12 - 11:53 PM]
Logo's "NewNowNext Awards" Announces 2012 Winners
The Kelly Osbourne-hosted event will premiere Monday, April 9 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[04/05/12 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 5
Updates include: Andrew Leeds is bound for The CW's "Cult"; David Walton to replace Bryan Greenberg on CBS pilot; and Jimmy Smits lands season-long arc on "Sons of Anarchy."

[04/05/12 - 09:08 PM]
"American Idol" Voting Results for April 5
Plus: Jennifer Hudson with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross plus James Durbin to Perform on next results show Thursday, April 12.

[04/05/12 - 03:38 PM]
NBA Doubleheader & MLB Opener Make for Big Night for ESPN TV & Digital Platforms
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 4.

[04/05/12 - 03:11 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "South Park" Clings to Demo Lead
Plus: numbers for TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras," Bravo's "Interior Therapy With Jeff Lewis" and Spike TV's "American Digger."

[04/05/12 - 01:22 PM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Score #1 Finishes for the Late-Night Week of March 26-30
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of March 26-30.

[04/05/12 - 12:03 PM]
Disney and Common Sense Media Team for Anti-Cyberbullying Campaign on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney.com
Cast members from "Lab Rats," "A.N.T. Farm," "Austin & Ally," "Good Luck Charlie," "Jessie" and "Shake It Up" are featured in the PSAs.

[04/05/12 - 11:51 AM]
"Coming Together," a New Song Written and Performed by Legendary Rocker Ron Wood, to Premiere on the 10th Season Finale of "CSI: Miami," Sunday, April 8
"Not only am I the biggest fan of [the show]," says Wood, "but I have made some great friends amongst the cast members."

[04/05/12 - 11:20 AM]
"One Tree Hill" Says Goodbye With Season Highs
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, April 4.

[04/05/12 - 10:40 AM]
ABC Announces Its 2012 Summer Schedule
It all begins with the premiere of "Duets" and the return of "Rookie Blue" on Thursday, May 24.

[04/05/12 - 10:05 AM]
Live Twitter Chat With "Scandal" Stars to Take Place Tonight During Series' Hotly-Anticipated Premiere
Kerry Washington, Guillermo Diaz, Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield, Columbus Short and Joshua Malina are among the participants.

[04/05/12 - 09:58 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Teams Up With Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival to Schedule Stellar Comedic Line-Up and Tape an Original One-Hour Compilation Stand-Up Special to Premiere on the Network in Summer 2012
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is scheduled to take place June 7 - 10 in Manchester, TN.







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[03/18/24 - 01:59 PM]
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Production on the thrilling new series has started in Charlotte, North Carolina.

[03/18/24 - 11:30 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for the World Premiere of New Thriller, "The Influencer" Premiering Thursday, April 4
The original film stars Christina Cooper as Niecy Fields, a social media influencer on the cusp of stardom.

[03/18/24 - 10:06 AM]
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[03/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer For New Original Documentary "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal" Premiering April 1
The documentary looks at the remarkable career of the late Windham Rotunda also known as Bray Wyatt, one of the most skillful, tenacious, and creative WWE Superstars of all-time.

[03/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
NBC Is the Official Home of Competition and Games This Summer with a Slate of Powerhouse Hit Series
NBC is the summer home for both the Paris Olympic Games and high-stakes competition with a robust lineup of returning powerhouse favorites, including "America's Got Talent," "American Ninja Warrior," "Password," "The Wall" and "Weakest Link."

[03/18/24 - 09:02 AM]
Netflix Announces News About 26 Upcoming Nordic Titles - Including 12 Brand New Titles
Plus: the streamer offers new looks at "Deliver Me," "The Helicopter Heist," "Ronja the Robber's Daughter," "Billionaire Island" and season two of "Baby Fever."

[03/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge - and legends are made.

[03/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Disney's "Wish" - Streaming April 3rd - Disney+
Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wish" is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force - a little ball of boundless energy called Star.

[03/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Our Living World" - Cate Blanchett - Official Trailer - Netflix
This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.

[03/18/24 - 08:00 AM]
Acorn TV Fan-Favorite "Harry Wild" Returns Monday, May 13
Season three consists of six episodes and will be available on Acorn TV in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

[03/18/24 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Beast Games" from MrBeast and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on his already successful YouTube show, "Beast Games" is set to become the biggest reality competition series ever with 1000 contestants competing for a $5 million dollar cash prize which will be the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming.

[03/18/24 - 07:14 AM]
ESPN+ Original Series "Full Court Press" Presented by State Farm Featuring Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice to Premiere May 11 & 12 on ABC and ESPN+
From Iowa's historic preseason game that broke attendance records all the way through the WNBA draft in April, the series uses unparalleled access, exclusive interviews, and unique game footage, to transport audiences into the lives of these exceptional athletes.

[03/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Scoop" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.

[03/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Iconic Emmy Award-Winning Series "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock," Premiering Globally March 29
Award-winning season two cast includes the return of Daveed Diggs alongside Ariana DeBose, Brett Goldstein, Catherine O'Hara, Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa in guest star roles.

[03/18/24 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Joy" - First Look Teaser - Netflix
Starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy, the new film based on the story of the birth of IVF.