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[06/08/12 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 8
Updates include: Joshua Malina in, Henry Ian Cusick out on ABC's "Scandal"; Cinemax's "Strike Back" to return Friday, August 17; and "NCIS" locks in Rocky Carroll for season 10.

[06/08/12 - 07:15 PM]
The Stars Align as American Film Institute Honors Shirley MacLaine at 40th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala
The gala, entitled "TV Land Presents: AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Shirley MacLaine," will air on TV Land on Sunday, June 24.

[06/08/12 - 03:40 PM]
Tweet Along Live with the Judges and Contestants of "Hell's Kitchen" and "MasterChef"!
Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot will be up on Twitter during Monday's episodes.

[06/08/12 - 03:33 PM]
Showtime 2012 Summer Programming Overview
Highlights include new seasons of "Weeds," "Episodes" and "Web Therapy" plus various stand-up specials and documentaries.

[06/08/12 - 03:04 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: Another 11 Million for Heat/Celtics Semi-Finals on ESPN
Plus: numbers for Disney XD's "Tron: Uprising," VH1's "Yo: The Story of Yo! MTV Raps" and Showtime's "No Look Pass."

[06/08/12 - 12:47 PM]
E! Entertainment Special: "Heroes Gone Wrong" Premieres On June 11th At 8 :00 PM On E!
The one-hour special "examines four horrific tales of trusted and admired individuals who committed heinous crimes that devastated the communities they were supposed to protect."

[06/08/12 - 11:24 AM]
Video: Need a Refresher Course on How the Ewings of "Dallas" Became So Bad?
TNT's revival of the 1978-1991 soap premieres this Wednesday, June 13 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/08/12 - 10:38 AM]
Interview: TNT, TBS & TCM President, Head of Programming Michael Wright
The veteran Turner executive talks "Dallas," "Cougar Town," "Major Crimes" and more!

[06/08/12 - 08:53 AM]
"Saving Hope," "Rock Center" Post Gains Versus NBC's Time Period Average Last Summer
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/08/12 - 08:38 AM]
ABC's "Duets" Tops Series Debuts on Fox and NBC/"Rookie Blue" Hits a High in Women 18-34
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/08/12 - 08:31 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins Time Period With "The Choice" Debut
The new dating series bests ABC's "Duets" and NBC's "Saving Hope" at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/08/12 - 08:19 AM]
"2012 CMT Music Awards" Wins Across All Screens
CMT spins the digital numbers for Wednesday, June 6.

[06/08/12 - 06:34 AM]
Teenage Super Heroes Return to Cartoon Network as The All-New "Teen Titans Go!" Joins DC Nation in 2013
Executive producer Sam Register is behind the revival, which will feature the original voice cast.

[06/07/12 - 11:05 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 7
Updates include: T.J. Miller to replace Jake Lacy on FOX's "The Goodwin Games"; Nicholas Bishop, Sonja Sohn won't return to ABC's "Body of Proof"; and "House" creator David Shore sets up shop at Sony.

[06/07/12 - 07:35 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Game 6 of Spurs/Thunder Puts TNT on Top
Plus: numbers for Discovery's "Fast N' Loud," Syfy's "Haunted Collector" and ABC Family's "Melissa & Joey."

[06/07/12 - 05:29 PM]
Live at the Hollywood Radio & Television Society's "Newsmaker Luncheon Series: State of the Industry"
Lloyd Braun, Nancy Dubuc, Cliff Gilbert-Lurie, Gary Newman and Rick Rosen all share their thoughts.

[06/07/12 - 03:30 PM]
Video: "Beauty and the Beast" Extended Preview
The CW releases the latest trailer for the new drama, due on Thursday nights this fall.

[06/07/12 - 02:03 PM]
Discovery Channel Explores Rough and Lethal "Deadly Seas"
The three-part series launches this Friday, June 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/07/12 - 01:30 PM]
FX Gives "Wilfred" Special Preview Episode in Advance of Season 2 Premiere
Beginning Thursday, June 14, look for Hulu, Yahoo! TV, FXnetworks.com and the "Wilfred" Facebook page to stream the season two premiere.

[06/07/12 - 11:52 AM]
For the Broadcast Year to Date, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Increase Their Total-Viewer Margins vs. Last Year
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 28-June 1.

[06/07/12 - 11:49 AM]
"America's Next Top Model: College Edition" Returns Friday, August 24th With New Partners, New Talent and a New Judge - The Viewer
In addition to the panel of judges, the public will be able to have a say in who stays and who goes in the competition.

[06/07/12 - 11:46 AM]
Kelly Ripa Announces "Live! With Kelly's Cutest Kid Search"
The winning "Baby" and the winning "Big Kid" each will enjoy a seven-day cruise for a family of four aboard Norwegian Cruise Line.

[06/07/12 - 11:23 AM]
Maggie Grace & Jorge Garcia Get "Lost" on Sixth Season of "Californication" on Showtime(R)
In addition, Tim Minchin, the wildly popular international musical comedian, will guest star in eight episodes.

[06/07/12 - 11:22 AM]
"Nightline" Is No. 1 for 10th Straight Week in All Target Demos
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 28-June 1.

[06/07/12 - 11:09 AM]
NBC & NBC Sports Network to Televise 32 College Football Games in 2012
Said lineup includes primetime games on September 8, September 22, October 6, November 10 and November 17.

[06/07/12 - 11:03 AM]
Video: Check Out the Super Trailer from the Premiere of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta"
The new installment in the "Love & Hip Hop" franchise premieres Monday, June 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/07/12 - 10:50 AM]
Video: "Arrow" and "Emily Owens, M.D." Extended Previews
The CW releases the latest trailers for the upcoming dramas.

[06/07/12 - 10:46 AM]
Firestone 550 to Air in Primetime Saturday Night on NBC Sports Network
Additionally, the network will air last weekend's Indy Lights race from Detroit today at 5:00/4:00c.

[06/07/12 - 10:19 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Brings Demon Hunters, Vampires, Heroes and More to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2012
"Arrow," "666 Park Avenue," "Cult," "Revolution" and "The Following" are among the new series to be featured.

[06/07/12 - 10:01 AM]
The "New Girl" True American Bus Tour Hits the Road This Summer
The 19-city tour kicks off this Friday through Sunday in Boston.

[06/07/12 - 09:52 AM]
Spike TV's 2012 "Guys Choice" Winners Announcement
The annual event premieres this Saturday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[06/07/12 - 09:48 AM]
NBC to Air Visa Championships Men & Women's Gymnastics Finals Live This Weekend
Live coverage begins this Friday at 8:00/7:00c on the Universal Sports Network.

[06/07/12 - 09:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Dance" Stays on Top for FOX
Plus: "Dogs in the City" on CBS dips nearly 31% in its second week among 18-49.

[06/07/12 - 09:12 AM]
Science Takes Weird Out West This Summer With the World Premiere Series "Oddities: San Francisco"
The six-part spin-off launches Saturday, June 23 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[06/07/12 - 09:03 AM]
Cartoon Network's "Total Drama Revenge of the Island" Season 4 Premiere Scores as #1 Telecast of the Day on All Television Among Kids
Cartoon Network spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 5.

[06/07/12 - 08:44 AM]
"Marina Abramovic the Artist Is Present," an Intimate Portrait of the Controversial Performance Artist, Debuts July 2, Exclusively on HBO
The film follows "the grandmother of performance art" as she prepares for a major retrospective of her work at Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art in 2010.

[06/07/12 - 08:37 AM]
In 18-34, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Encore Is #1 Among ABC, CBS and NBC at 10 p.m.
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 6.

[06/07/12 - 08:00 AM]
Sci-Fi Megahit "Misfits" Makes U.S. Television Debut on Logo
The six-episode series will bow on Thursday, July 19 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/07/12 - 07:23 AM]
Mark Steines Named Host of Hallmark Channel Network's New, Original Series, "Home & Family"
The series is "the ultimate destination for innovative home ideas and improvements, as well as being the place for the latest information, trends and products for everyone in the home."

[06/07/12 - 06:44 AM]
The Weather Channel Flies Again with "Ice Pilots" - Second Season Premieres Monday, July 16
The new season features another cycle of 13 half-hour episodes.

[06/06/12 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 6
Updates include: John Carroll Lynch in at "Do No Harm," out at "Body of Proof"; Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson team for cooking competition at ABC; and Jon Wellner named series regular on "CSI."

[06/06/12 - 09:35 PM]
Carrie Underwood Claims Two Buckles Including Video of the Year at the "2012 CMT Music Awards"
Other winners include Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum.

[06/06/12 - 04:51 PM]
Naomi Judd and Danielle Panabaker to Star in Hallmark Channel's "The Nearlyweds"
The romantic comedy follows "three couples who will discover the pastor who married them died without signing their wedding licenses."

[06/06/12 - 04:14 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Storage Wars" Returns Big for A&E
Plus: numbers for Oxygen's "The Glee Project," E3 coverage on G4 and Lifetime's "Dance Moms."

[06/06/12 - 03:43 PM]
Time Change for the Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere of "Smart Cookies"
Patricia Richardson, Jessalyn Gilsig and Bailee Madison co-star in the project, due Saturday, August 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/06/12 - 03:17 PM]
Time Change for the Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere of "The Music Teacher"
Annie Potts and Richard Thomas star in the network's first movie musical, premiering Saturday, August 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/06/12 - 02:51 PM]
Season Debut of Social Media Marvel "Pretty Little Liars" is TV's #1 Telecast in Females 12-34
ABC Family spins the numbers for Tuesday, June 5.

[06/06/12 - 02:12 PM]
NBC Commits to Aggressive Digital Media Strategy Focused on Multi-Platform Programming and Marketing Initiatives
The network has named Robert Hayes to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Digital Media.

[06/06/12 - 01:31 PM]
Centric Takes a Look at the Lives of the Self Made Millionaire With the Cable Television Premiere of "The Amateur Millionaires Club" Airing on Saturday, July 7 at 9 PM
The project "follows the club members' successes and failures as they overcome the stigma and stereotypical images associated with their chosen business path."

[06/06/12 - 01:27 PM]
Date and Time Change for the Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere of "How to Fall in Love"
The film, starring Eric Mabius, Brooke D'Orsay and Kathy Najimy, will now premiere Saturday, July 21 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[11/13/26 - 03:16 PM]
"Darius, Dolly and 60 Years of Celebration: Countdown to the CMAs with Robin Roberts" Honoring Country Music Legends and the CMA Awards' Milestone 60th Anniversary Airs Tuesday, Nov. 17, on ABC
Marking her 16th year as part of the annual tradition, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts returns to host the one-hour primetime special that will celebrate six decades of unforgettable performances, iconic artists and defining moments in country music.

[11/13/26 - 02:55 PM]
NBA on ESPN November 11 Doubleheader Delivered 1.8M Viewers, Up 29 Percent from Last Year
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks matchup averaged 1.9 million viewers, while the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets matchup averaged 1.7 million viewers.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover 3" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Matins race to make a deserving family's home spotlight-ready before Christmas.

[11/13/26 - 11:05 AM]
Video: "The Trio" - A Network Original - Official Trailer
When college student Hugo rents a room from a wealthy family, he embarks on a euphoric summer as he forms an irresistible connection with Thora, a beautiful descendant of old money, and her childhood best friend August, who dreams of art.

[11/13/26 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals First Look Photo, Launch Year, and Title of "Magic: The Gathering" Animated Series, "Planeswalker"
The upcoming Netflix saga, created in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, is a fresh adaptation of the popular card game that's enchanted players for more than 30 years.

[11/13/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Releases Premiere Date & First Look for "Sunset P.I."
"Sunset P.I." is a single-camera workplace comedy following Mickey Wilder (Jake Johnson) and the other private investigators at his Hollywood detective agency.

[11/13/26 - 09:54 AM]
Star-Studded "Grammy Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" Shoots to Season Highs Ahead of Semi-Finals
In fact, "Dancing with the Stars" stood as the No. 1 program overall on Tuesday among Adults 18-49 (1.59 rating).

[11/13/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Unravels a Twisted Tale of Deception with New Documentary "Love Trapped: The Case of Laura Owens" (wt) Premiering in 2027
Based on the popular podcast, the documentary chronicles the extraordinary story of former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard and his tumultuous relationship with a woman named Laura Owens.

[11/13/26 - 08:42 AM]
ABC News Wins Sunday Morning and Late-Night
"Nightline" was up over the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[11/13/26 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Renews "Virgin River" for a Ninth Season
Alongside the renewal, Netflix also revealed that the fan-favorite series has reached another milestone this year, officially passing the half-billion views mark.

[11/13/26 - 06:07 AM]
Taylor Swift To Perform at "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
A two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Swift is nominated this year for Single of the Year with "I Knew It, I Knew You," marking her 26th career CMA nomination.

[11/13/26 - 05:31 AM]
The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns Live on NBC and Peacock Nov. 26, Bringing Holiday Magic to Life for Millions
For its 100th celebration, the Parade will once again bring millions together nationwide and feature an all-star lineup of music's biggest names, alongside iconic character balloons, imaginative floats and a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus.

[11/13/26 - 05:19 AM]
NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named "The Bachelor" for Season 30
A Charlotte, North Carolina, native, Hartman plays for the NFL's Washington Commanders and is a standout alum of Wake Forest and Notre Dame, where he set legendary ACC records, including most career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games.

[11/13/26 - 02:38 AM]
Video: "Dhindora" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a lottery ticket changes their lives, Bhuvan and his middle-class family soon find themselves caught up in a series of comic mishaps.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Riot" - Official Trailer - Netflix
1989 in a newly democratic Poland. A hardened prisoner and a politician on the rise must race to avert bloodshed at Mroki prison, where old ways die hard.