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[05/06/13 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 6
Updates include: Mark Duplass to star in HBO's "Togetherness"; "Criminal Minds" co-stars remain in talks for season nine; and Steve Carell to return for "The Office" finale.

[05/06/13 - 04:31 PM]
Friday's Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Keep ESPN in Front
Plus: numbers for Starz's "Da Vinci's Demons," Syfy's "Merlin" and VH1's "The Jenny McCarthy Show."

[05/06/13 - 01:06 PM]
E! Provides Front Row Seat to This Year's Met Gala with Most Extensive Coverage Yet
The Costume Institute Gala will be featured on a special 90-minute edition of "E! News" this Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00/6:00c and 11:30/10:30c.

[05/06/13 - 12:46 PM]
TLC's "Randy to the Rescue" Returns Friday, May 31 at 9PM ET/PT
Season two features Oklahoma City Thunder Cheerleader Kelsey Williams, who has recently been in the news due to criticism over her weight.

[05/06/13 - 12:32 PM]
FOX Reschedules Last Night's "Cleveland Show" for This Sunday
Said installment got the hook at the last minute due to a nearly 90-minute overrun from the network's NASCAR coverage.

[05/06/13 - 11:41 AM]
Video: TBS and DumbDumb Debut Latest Comedy Short Featuring the All-New Ford Fusion
Dan O'Brien, Alison Becker and George Basil star in the short, from producers Jason Bateman and Will Arnett.

[05/06/13 - 11:39 AM]
"Fish Tank Kings" Premieres Saturday, June 1, at 9 PM ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD
The new season will once again track the Florida-based aquarium specialists at Living Color.

[05/06/13 - 11:38 AM]
Regina Returns Unexpectedly, In the Season Premiere of "Switched at Birth," Monday, June 10 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family
The premiere follows a "Switched at Birth" marathon, starting at 2:00PM ET/PT.

[05/06/13 - 11:37 AM]
ABC Family to Premiere "Pretty Little Liars: A LiArs Guide to Rosewood" Recap Special on Tuesday, June 4th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The series then returns on Tuesday, June 11 alongside newcomer "Twisted."

[05/06/13 - 11:36 AM]
ABC Family Announces Brett Dier and Elizabeth Whitson Cast in "Pretty Little Liars" Spin-Off Series, "Ravenswood"
They'll play twins Abel and Olivia whom fans will first meet during the "Pretty Little Liars" special Halloween episode.

[05/06/13 - 11:29 AM]
Jay Onrait & Dan O'Toole Tabbed as Primary "FOX Sports Live" Highlight Team
The show - FOX Sports 1's flagship news, opinion and highlights program - premieres in conjunction with the network's launch on Saturday, August 17.

[05/06/13 - 10:33 AM]
ESPN Films' SEC "Storied" Documentary Abby Head On to Premiere May 15
The film chronicles Abby Wambach's soccer career thus far, from winning a national title at Florida to her rise as a U.S. women's national team star.

[05/06/13 - 10:32 AM]
Celebrate Mother's Day with New Mom Holly Madison When "Holly Has a Baby" Premieres Sunday, May 12th at 9:00PM ET/PT Only on E!
Viewers will follow Holly and her boyfriend Pasquale Rotella's journey as they prepare for the arrival of their baby.

[05/06/13 - 10:23 AM]
FX Sets "Wilfred" Season Three Premiere Date - Thursday, June 20 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
Look for back-to-back episodes on both June 20 and 27.

[05/06/13 - 10:06 AM]
Maroon 5 to Perform Live on May 20 Edition of "The Voice"
The group will debut the fourth single, "Love Somebody," off of their critically acclaimed album, "Overexposed."

[05/06/13 - 10:02 AM]
"Life's Too Short" Special, Wrapping Up the Comedy Series from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and Starring Warwick Davis, Debuts July 5, Exclusively on HBO
Davis reprises his role as a fictionalized version of himself in the follow-up to the HBO comedy series.

[05/06/13 - 10:01 AM]
Spike TV Announces Cast of "Fight Master: Bellator MMA"
The 10-episode series launches Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[05/06/13 - 10:01 AM]
Exclusive World Premiere of Mariah Carey's New Video, "#Beautiful," Featuring Miguel, to Debut on "American Idol" Wednesday, May 8, on FOX
In addition, each finalist will sing three songs: "Judges' Choice"; "Jimmy's Choice"; and "Idol's Choice."

[05/06/13 - 10:00 AM]
New Episodes of "Cops" Move to Spike TV in September 2013
The cable cannel will keep "Cops" in its long-standing timeslot of Saturday nights at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/06/13 - 09:59 AM]
Storm Front - Richard Castle's New Derrick Storm Thriller - on Sale Tuesday, May 21
The season finale of "Castle" airs next Monday, May 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/06/13 - 09:33 AM]
Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert Lead Nominations for the "2013 CMT Music Awards"
Voting begins now at CMT.com and continues until Sunday, June 2, at midnight ET.

[05/06/13 - 09:29 AM]
"Amazing Race," "Mentalist" Finales Lead CBS to Sunday Win
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, May 5.

[05/06/13 - 09:23 AM]
Sherri Shepherd Tapped to Host Second Season of "NickMom Night Out"
Plus: "Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor" to also return for a second season.

[05/06/13 - 09:20 AM]
ESPN's Coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Begins Saturday with First-Round Action
The 16-team bracket for the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual was unveiled exclusively Sunday on ESPNU.

[05/06/13 - 09:13 AM]
Attention Americarnivores: Destination America Serves Up "Meat Week" Beginning on Memorial Day
Highlights include the return of "BBQ Pitmasters" and "United States of Bacon."

[05/06/13 - 09:00 AM]
Comedy Central to Premiere "Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male" and "Owen Benjamin: High Five Til It Hurts" in June
They'll join the previously announced swan song for "Futurama" as well as John Oliver's turn as guest host of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."

[05/06/13 - 08:44 AM]
"All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" Runs Within a Tenth of a Point of #1 Among ABC, CBS and NBC in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, May 5.

[05/06/13 - 08:39 AM]
ABC's Sunday Dramas Grow in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, May 5.

[05/06/13 - 08:38 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Overrun Puts FOX in Front
The network tops the adults 18-49 charts while CBS is the most-watched network.

[05/06/13 - 08:28 AM]
Investigation Discovery Explores Despicable Deeds in Dixie with Two New Summer Series, "Swamp Murders" and "Southern Fried Homicide"
The newcomers will launch on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 at 10:00/9:00c, respectively.

[05/06/13 - 08:26 AM]
Kids and Celebrities Count Down the Top 10 Annoying Things Siblings Do in Nick News with Linda Ellerbee "If Only I Were an Only Child," Airing Monday, May 13, at 8PM (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon
Natalie Coughlin, Nolan Gould, Tony Hawk, Toby Keith, Mario Lopez, Seth Meyers, Donny and Marie Osmond, Romeo and Buddy Valastro all appear in said installment.

[05/06/13 - 07:08 AM]
Electus Announces Strategic Investment in Hud:sun Media to Develop and Produce Programming for Multiple Platforms
Hud:sun Media currently produces "Pregnant in Heels" for Bravo as well as "I'm Having Their Baby" for Oxygen.

[05/06/13 - 06:46 AM]
Pioneering Biomedical Researcher and Leading Oncologist Dr. David Agus Is Named a CBS News Contributor
Dr. Agus will report on a broad range of medical topics for the division's broadcasts.

[05/06/13 - 06:39 AM]
Red, White & Boo: America's Pint-Sized Pageant Princess Returns in July with New Episodes of TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"
The much-ballyhooed series will return on Wednesday, July 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/05/13 - 09:03 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Delivers the Top Rating of the Night Among ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in the Local People Meters
NBC further spins the numbers for Saturday, May 4.

[05/05/13 - 09:02 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with FOX
Just a tenth of a ratings point separates all four broadcast networks last night in adults 18-49.

[05/05/13 - 08:18 AM]
Kentucky Derby Overnight Rating on NBC Ties for Best in 21 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, May 4.

[05/04/13 - 01:01 PM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, ABC Wins Demos
The Eye's "Blue Bloods" is the most-watched program while the Alphabet's "Shark Tank" is the top adults 18-49 draw.

[05/04/13 - 10:42 AM]
"Rock Center with Brian Williams" Scores Its Second-Highest Adult 18-49 Rating in 11 Weeks
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, May 3.

[05/04/13 - 08:50 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with "Shark Tank" and "20/20" Ranking as the Top 2 Series in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, May 3.

[05/04/13 - 05:10 AM]
ABC to Broadcast Two NBA Conference Semifinals Game 1's Sunday
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers.

[05/03/13 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 3
Updates include: Haley Joel Osment boards IFC's "The Spoils of Babylon"; TLC renews "Welcome to Myrtle Manor"; and Billy Crystal eyes small screen return.

[05/03/13 - 04:22 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs, "Swamp People" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for MTV's "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous," Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush" and E!'s "Blinging Up Baby."

[05/03/13 - 03:46 PM]
May Brings "Spring Fever" to E!'s "Fashion Police"
Upcoming guests include Lily Aldridge, Brad Goreski, Willa Holland, Breckin Meyer, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jessica Walter and Katie Lowes.

[05/03/13 - 01:35 PM]
Video: Showtime Releases Key Art for Final Season of "Dexter" and Official Trailer for Its New Drama "Ray Donovan"
Look for both series to roll out on Sunday, June 30 starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/03/13 - 01:31 PM]
Fans of Syfy's "Warehouse 13" Invited to Interact with Characters from Their Favorite Show Via Twitter During Live Premiere Broadcasts
Syfy is turning over its Twitter handle - @Syfy - to the characters from the show where they can interact with fans.

[05/03/13 - 01:13 PM]
"Nightline: Two Truths and a Lie" Premieres Wednesday, May 29 on ABC
The weekly hour-long broadcast will bump the return of "Primetime: What Would You Do?" to Friday, May 31 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/03/13 - 11:35 AM]
First Look at the Cast of "Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story" Premiering in November 2013 on VH1
Keke Palmer, Lil Mama and Drew Sidora star as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins.

[05/03/13 - 10:19 AM]
"Office," "Parks" and "Community" Grow Week to Week, "Hannibal" Remains Steady
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 2.

[05/03/13 - 10:10 AM]
National Geographic Channel's New Three-Part Series, "Going Ape," Compares Humans and Apes Side-By-Side in Sex, Fame, Power Struggles and More
The three-part series airs Mondays at 10:00/9:00c beginning May 13.







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[04/28/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/28/26 - 11:01 AM]
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[04/28/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[04/28/26 - 09:08 AM]
CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
Timed to America's 250th anniversary, the five-episode sees Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States.

[04/28/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Between Father and Son" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In just a few suspenseful minutes, a lawyer's world tilts as her visit to her fiancé's family estate ignites an irresistible bond with her future stepson.

[04/28/26 - 09:01 AM]
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More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from "Love Is Blind," "Vanderpump Rules," "Love Island" and more shake up the game, but who'll find their perfect match?

[04/28/26 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live," Airing Tuesday, May 19 on CBS and Paramount+
This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind the scenes for an all-access concert experience.

[04/28/26 - 08:53 AM]
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Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong will lend their voices to the four-part, eight-hour documentary series.

[04/28/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[04/28/26 - 08:00 AM]
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[04/28/26 - 07:16 AM]
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[04/28/26 - 07:06 AM]
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Season four marks the return of fan favorites, including Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, alongside new additions Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" - Live Semi-final and Grand Finale - Official Trailer - Netflix
The break of a lifetime is at stake as the competition turns live and the last remaining comics square off - with the winner crowned by your vote.

[04/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, and Dominic Lopez to Star in New Original Christmas Movie, "Christmas at the Starlight"
In their first known scripted on-screen pairing as father and son, Lopez and Danza bring extraordinary warmth, charisma, and generational appeal to a timeless holiday story about family, legacy, faith, and the traditions that lead us home.