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[02/04/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 4
Updates include: Jenna Elfman to star in comedy pilot at FOX; Issa Rae's comedy gets pilot order at HBO; and Phillip Noyce to helm NBC's "Warrior."

[02/04/15 - 03:51 PM]
"Gold Rush" Sets Season Record with 6.1 Million Viewers on Friday, January 30
Discovery spins the numbers for Friday, January 30.

[02/04/15 - 02:31 PM]
An Ogre Is Coming to "Gotham": Milo Ventimiglia Set for Recurring Guest Star Role
Appearing first in episode 19, Ventimiglia will play Jason Lennon, aka the Ogre.

[02/04/15 - 01:06 PM]
Bravo Media Renews "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" for Season Two from Universal Cable Productions
Production will commence this summer on 13 new episodes.

[02/04/15 - 12:02 PM]
"American Idol XIV" Heads to Hollywood for Two Weeks, Beginning Tonight and Thursday, February 5, on FOX
In another first, the Top 24 will hit the road to Detroit, MI, on the "American Idol" bus, for the first voting performance shows of the season.

[02/04/15 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Confirms April 29 and 30 Debut for Miniseries "The Casual Vacancy"
The cast includes Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan and Julia McKenzie, and introduces Abigail Lawrie.

[02/04/15 - 11:33 AM]
TLC Announces Additional Celebrity Contributors for Spring Season of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on TLC
New episodes will now resume on Sunday, March 8 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[02/04/15 - 11:20 AM]
WGN America Gears Up for World Premiere of "Outlaw Country," Tuesday, February 24 at 10 PM ET
The one-hour unscripted series provides an unprecedented look at a small town under siege in a real-life ride-along with a street crew and the elite task force of law enforcement agents assembled to take them down.

[02/04/15 - 11:01 AM]
POP Partners with "Entertainment Tonight" for Live Red Carpet Events at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R) and the Oscars(R)
Hosted by Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier of "Entertainment Tonight," the live red carpet shows airing only on Pop will provide viewers with a first look at the celebrity arrivals, fashions and antics.

[02/04/15 - 10:05 AM]
FOX Sports Announces 2015 USGA Championships Multi-Platform Coverage Schedule
Coverage begins in May with the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship May 5-6 from The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

[02/04/15 - 10:03 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Serves Up an All-New Season of "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" and the Series Premiere of "2 Fat 2 Fly" Saturday, February 28
The latter follows best friends Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons as they navigate their small-town food truck business of the same name.

[02/04/15 - 10:02 AM]
Oscar(R) Winners Blanchett, Leto, McConaughey and Nyong'o to Return as Presenters at 87th Oscars(R)
The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/04/15 - 10:01 AM]
Having Topped Both Pop and Country Charts, Darius Rucker Shares His Unusual Path to Stardom in a New Episode of "Inside Fame" Airing February 7 on CMT
Through candid new interviews and never-before-seen footage, said installment takes looks at the rise and rebirth of Rucker.

[02/04/15 - 09:57 AM]
GSN's Original Dating Show "It Takes a Church" Returns for Season 2 on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT
Natalie Grant returns as host, visiting churches in California, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana and Wyoming, in hopes of finding love for one lucky single.

[02/04/15 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Starz Shares a Look Ahead at "Outlander"
The feature includes exclusive interviews from the cast and creators of the breakout hit.

[02/04/15 - 09:30 AM]
"67th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" to Air Sunday, September 20, Live on FOX
Additionally, the "Creative Arts Emmy Awards" will be held on Saturday, September 12 and will air on FXX on a date to be announced.

[02/04/15 - 09:28 AM]
Stream "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Telecast Live Across Platforms Via CBS All Access, Sunday, Feb. 8
Fans can also follow CBS.com's Grammys Social Media Reporters, Pauley Perrette and Shad Moss, on CBS.com and Twitter (@PauleyP and @smoss) as they provide behind-the-scenes coverage leading up to the telecast.

[02/04/15 - 09:11 AM]
VH1's High-Scoring Drama Series "Hit the Floor" Starts Production on Season Three This Week
Guest stars this season include Billy Baldwin, Lynn Whitfield, Andy Buckley and Jonathan Bennett.

[02/04/15 - 09:01 AM]
FOX Sports 1 Remembers Transformative 1979 Daytona 500 with Two Specials Airing Friday, Feb. 13
"You only get one chance to be first," said NASCAR on FOX play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, who was the Turn 1 & 2 announcer for Motor Racing Network (MRN) that day.

[02/04/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Marry Me" Delivers Its Highest Rating Yet on a Night with No "Voice" Lead-In
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 3.

[02/04/15 - 08:42 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Rides Its Dramas to the Top Spot
The Eye leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/04/15 - 08:36 AM]
Food Network Invites Culinary Entrepreneurs to Step Right Up for a Chance to Make "Food Fortunes"
The eight-episode series launches Monday, March 9 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/04/15 - 08:31 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Showcases Fashion's All-Stars in Season Two of "L.A. Frock Stars" Premiering Thursday, March 19 at 9PM ET/PT
The new season will be comprised of six hour-long episodes.

[02/04/15 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Takes Second on Tuesday Night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 3.

[02/04/15 - 08:27 AM]
Bravo Media's "Best New Restaurant" Cooks Up New LinkedIn Social Contest "The Mentorship" for Fans
The winner will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the world-renowned chef and restaurateur manages one of the top kitchens in New York City.

[02/04/15 - 07:36 AM]
National Geographic Channel's Gone Cabin Crazy with the Return of "Building Wild" and New Series "Cabin Fever"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/04/15 - 07:04 AM]
LEGO(R) "Doctor Who" Set to Materialize Later This Year
The concept for a Doctor Who set came from the LEGO(R) IDEAS website where fans can submit ideas for a set and vote for their favorite idea to be produced.

[02/04/15 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Daredevil" - Teaser Trailer
The Netflix original launches with all 13 episodes on Friday, April 10.

[02/04/15 - 06:01 AM]
Current Nominees Beck, Mary J. Blige, Juanes and Sia Added to "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R)" Lineup, Sunday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Three-time Grammy Award winner Beck is nominated for four awards: Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album for Morning Phase; and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Blue Moon."

[02/03/15 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 3
Updates include: The CW adds "Cheerleader Death Squad" to its pilot roster; Malin Akerman cast in Showtime's "Billions"; and Tone Bell bound for NBC's "People Are Talking."

[02/03/15 - 04:27 PM]
truTV's "Impractical Jokers" Returns With 2 Million Viewers For Season Four Premiere
truTV spins the numbers for Thursday, January 29.

[02/03/15 - 04:19 PM]
TNT Celebrates "Supernatural" Fandom with Five Marathons in February
In honor of Supernatural's passionate fan base, TNT will highlight select fan tweets on-air throughout the Wednesday marathons.

[02/03/15 - 02:30 PM]
Syfy's "Wizard Wars" Sets New Series Records During January 29 Return
Syfy spins the numbers for Thursday, January 29.

[02/03/15 - 02:23 PM]
Love Is All Around as ABC Comedies Celebrate the Most Romantic Day of the Year
Look for themed installments of "The Middle," "The Goldbergs," "Modern Family" and "black-ish" on Wednesday, February 11.

[02/03/15 - 02:20 PM]
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" to Wrap Season 15 with Two-Hour Finale on Sunday, February 15
Guest stars include Lisa Rinna, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mark Valley and Eric Roberts.

[02/03/15 - 01:20 PM]
Destination America Takes You on a Real Life Ghost Story Two New Premieres of "Ghosts in My House" and "Ghostly Encounters"
Look for the series to run back-to-back on Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c beginning February 8.

[02/03/15 - 12:25 PM]
First Look at The Atom Costume on "Arrow!"
Ray Palmer (Brandon Routh) will don The Atom costume on episode 315, entitled "Nanda Parbat," which airs on February 25.

[02/03/15 - 12:16 PM]
Stephen A. Smith Signs New Multi-Year Deal with ESPN
"I'm incredibly honored and humbled by the faith shown in me," said Smith. "ESPN has been my professional home for years.

[02/03/15 - 11:30 AM]
E! Is the Must-See Event Before the Event as "Live from the Red Carpet" Brings the Action from the Red Carpet at the Grammy Awards Sunday, February 8
Hosts Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, alongside E!'s team of fashion and entertainment experts, will be on hand to capture every moment from the highly-anticipated event.

[02/03/15 - 11:21 AM]
"NCIS: New Orleans" Is the Most-Watched Freshman Drama in 10 Years
CBS spins the numbers for the season to date.

[02/03/15 - 11:06 AM]
Turner Broadcasting's TBS and Adult Swim Top All of Basic Cable's Entertainment Networks in Live + 7 Delivery of Key Demos for the Week of January 12
Turner further spins the numbers for the week of January 12-18.

[02/03/15 - 10:55 AM]
El Rey Network Celebrates Black History Month on Grindhouse Friday with a Triple Feature Showcasing Iconic 1970s Classics Starting at 10 PM/ET on February 6th
The network further celebrates its commitment to diversity by highlighting African-American talent both in front and behind the camera through a dynamic triple feature focusing on Blaxploitation classics.

[02/03/15 - 10:53 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Posts Season Highs with Its Strongest Week in 1 Year
Disney/ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of January 19-23.

[02/03/15 - 10:23 AM]
"Puppy Bowl" Reigns Supreme Once Again, Repeating Its Championship Title
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 1.

[02/03/15 - 10:21 AM]
Turner Sports and CBS Sports Name Bill Raftery and Grant Hill Game Analysts for 2015 NCAA(R) Final Four and National Championship
The full NCAA Tournament commentator line-up will be announced at a later date.

[02/03/15 - 10:13 AM]
"48 Hours: The Millionaire, The Model & The Hit Man" Is Saturday's #1 Program with Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Saturday, January 31.

[02/03/15 - 10:02 AM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Presents Week-Long Initiative to Raise Funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children
All week, "Millionaire" will donate $10,000 to Shriners Hospitals each time a contestant makes it into the second round of the game.

[02/03/15 - 09:56 AM]
Investigation Discovery Uncovers an Unlikely Eyewitness to Murder with Surveillance Video Series - "See No Evil" Premiering February 17
Using actual security camera footage, first person interviews with family, friends and investigators, along with limited re-creation, the series takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride through a timeline of a crime.

[02/03/15 - 09:19 AM]
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Kicks Off Its Second Season Feb. 8 on HBO
The show is the only weekly news-oriented comedy series to be presented on Sunday night.

[02/03/15 - 09:16 AM]
"Mississippi Inferno" Premieres Monday, February 16 at 8 and 9PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel(TM)
Narrated by Danny Glover, the two-part special reveals the essential role played by black landowners and black independent farmers as a real driving force behind the passage of this legislation.







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[02/20/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars" Premieres March 13 on ABC, Streaming Next Day on Hulu
All three prior "Celebrity Jeopardy!" champions - Ike Barinholtz, Lisa Ann Walter, and W. Kamau Bell - will attempt to defend their titles against 18 of their most competitive fellow stars.

[02/20/26 - 11:08 AM]
"The 'Burbs" Continues Hot Start on Peacock
The series has generated nearly 1 billion viewing minutes on platform since its February 8 launch.

[02/20/26 - 10:37 AM]
Hallmark Renews "Mistletoe Murders" for Season 3
Sarah Drew, who also serves as executive producer, stars as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past.

[02/20/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Strip Law" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An uptight lawyer and a Vegas magician take on the city's most outrageous cases in this new adult animated comedy now streaming on Netflix.

[02/20/26 - 07:31 AM]
"Famous Last Words" Captures Interviews with Icons, Including the Late Eric Dane
Conducted by Emmy Award winner Brad Falchuk, the series presents an interview with the beloved "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane, which was filmed last November.

[02/20/26 - 07:03 AM]
Video: A First Look at "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Revealed Ahead of Disney+ Debut This Summer
The teaser debuted ahead of the all-new "Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special," available today on Disney+.

[02/20/26 - 06:46 AM]
Paige Desorbo and Scott Evans to Host The Actor's Red Carpet: The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Official Pre-Show Live on Netflix
During the pre-show, winners for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture and Television Series will also be announced.

[02/20/26 - 06:02 AM]
TV One Presents A Definitive Tribute to an Icon with "Luther Vandross: Never Too Much" Premiering This Sunday, February 22 at 6PM/5C
Hailed by critics and audiences as a moving and definitive tribute, the film honors the life, artistry, and enduring cultural impact of music legend Luther Vandross.

[02/20/26 - 12:01 AM]
"A Friend, A Murderer" Launches on Netflix on March 5, 2026
This is the story of how a series of horrific crimes affected a rural community in Denmark and how a Danish town's close-knit community was transformed into distrust and fear.

[02/19/26 - 11:50 AM]
ABC Wednesday Comedies Deliver Audience Milestones as Romance Blooms With Valentine's Day Episodes
"Shifting Gears" earned 6.90 million Total Viewers and 0.99 rating among Adults 18-49, after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms.

[02/19/26 - 11:01 AM]
Oscar Winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldana Return to the Oscars Stage
All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories.

[02/19/26 - 10:32 AM]
Baseball Returns! ESPN to Stream More MLB Spring Training Games Than Ever
The offerings include four national games on ESPN, six games on ESPN Unlimited, and more than 250 out-of-market games via MLB.TV on ESPN platforms.

[02/19/26 - 10:00 AM]
Daring Dark Polish Comedy "The Stroke" Exclusive U.S. Debut Thursday, March 12, 2026 Only on European Streamer Viaplay U.S.
In a fearless performance, Jacek Poniedzialek plays a celebrated culinary critic and TV personality, brilliant and caustic, who built a career skewering bourgeois taste while privately unraveling.

[02/19/26 - 09:36 AM]
Nickelodeon to Air "Bedtime Stories with Ryan," Starring Ryan Reynolds, Beginning Monday, March 2, on Nick Jr. Channel
In the series, Ryan Reynolds reads new and classic bedtime stories as the tales magically come to life around him - creating a warm, playful and imaginative wind-down experience for kids and parents to enjoy together.

[02/19/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series premieres on Thursday, March 19, 2026, only on Netflix.