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[02/27/16 - 09:01 AM]
"The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals" Rise with Crossover
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 26.

[02/27/16 - 08:52 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Claims Top Honors in Total Viewers, Demos
"The Amazing Race" and "Hawaii Five-0" were even with last week's numbers in adults 18-49.

[02/27/16 - 08:31 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Grows 50% Week to Week in 18-49 to Hit a Five-Week High
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 26.

[02/26/16 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 26
Updates include: USA pulls the plug on "Satisfaction"; Bill Paxton to lead "Training Day" at CBS; and Camila Mendes is set as Veronica Lodge in The CW's "Riverdale."

[02/26/16 - 02:34 PM]
Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese Named Showrunners for Netflix Original Series, "House of Cards"
"I welcome Frank and Melissa in their new roles on 'House of Cards' and look forward to collaborating with them and our creative team on Season Five," said executive producer Kevin Spacey.

[02/26/16 - 02:14 PM]
A New Season of Fast N' Loud Spin-Off "Misfit Garage" Fires Up Motor Mondays Starting Monday, March 7, on Discovery
The series follows mechanics who joined forces to create their own startup hot rod shop, Fired Up Garage, to rival Richard Rawlings' Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas.

[02/26/16 - 02:00 PM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winner Jimmy Smits Tapped for Key Role in the FOX Drama Pilot "24: Legacy"
Smits joins previously announced cast members Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto and Teddy Sears.

[02/26/16 - 10:49 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents the World Premiere of "Spring Broke" from Executive Producer Alex Gibney
The documentary details the raucous history of the infamous spring vacation revelries in Daytona, Florida.

[02/26/16 - 09:00 AM]
"The Passion: New Orleans" Soundtrack Set for Release on March 18 Via Deep Well/Virgin Records
The soundtrack features cast members Jencarlos Canela, Chris Daughtry, Prince Royce, Seal and Trisha Yearwood, plus special guests Yolanda Adams, Shane Harper and Michael W. Smith.

[02/26/16 - 08:54 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Extends Demo Win Streak to Eight
FOX has led Thursday night among adults 18-49 for eight consecutive weeks.

[02/26/16 - 08:34 AM]
ABC Poised to Lead Its 3rd-Straight Thursday in Live + 3 Day Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/26/16 - 08:28 AM]
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and "The 100" Rise on Thursday
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/26/16 - 08:25 AM]
Despite GOP Debate Competition, "Blacklist" & "Apocalypse" Maintain 100% Week to Week
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 25.

[02/25/16 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 25
Updates include: Finn Jones to play "Marvel's Iron Fist" for Netflix; Marsha Thomason to lead FOX's "Zoobiquity"; and Reshma Shetty cast in "Bunker Hill" at CBS.

[02/25/16 - 10:01 PM]
"American Idol" Top 10 Finalists Revealed
Four of the contestants were unanimously chosen by the judges last night - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. - and the remaining six were chosen by America's votes.

[02/25/16 - 02:12 PM]
CBS News to Deliver a Full Day of Original Reporting on Super Tuesday Across All Platforms
Scott Pelley, Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose and John Dickerson will lead the network's primetime coverage (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

[02/25/16 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Watch the First Look at the Spring Premiere of "Empire"
New episodes resume Wednesday, March 30 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.

[02/25/16 - 12:57 PM]
"Bones" Renewed for Final Farewell Season on FOX
When "Bones" ends its run, the series will have completed 246 original episodes, making it one of the longest running FOX series ever.

[02/25/16 - 12:36 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Premiere New York Times Bestselling Author Sandra Brown's "White Hot" Starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Sean Faris and John Schneider
The original movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premieres Sunday, April 17 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/25/16 - 12:01 PM]
Pop Brings Fans Closer to the Stars on Hollywood's Biggest Night with "Entertainment Tonight at the Oscars(R) Live On Pop" Sunday, Feb. 28 at 5:00 PM, ET/2:00 PM, PT
The special is a two and a half-hour live broadcast hosted by Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier with correspondent Nischelle Turner and fashion expert Jeannie Mai.

[02/25/16 - 12:00 PM]
Scooter Braun to Serve as Creative Executive Producer of the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
The RDMA event is set for Saturday, April 30 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[02/25/16 - 11:08 AM]
DNCE Set to Perform at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards
The high-energy performance will extend beyond the stage, into the audience, culminating in an epic slime dousing.

[02/25/16 - 10:48 AM]
"The Tonight Show" Easily Outperforms CBS, ABC Timeslot Competition, Winning in All Key Measures for Week of Feb. 15-19
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of February 15-19.

[02/25/16 - 10:28 AM]
Tyler Perry's "If Loving You Is Wrong" Returns to OWN with All-New Episodes This March
New episodes will begin Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00/9:00c following the season finale of "The Haves and the Have Nots."

[02/25/16 - 10:26 AM]
Principal Photography Wraps on Bounce TV's First Original Drama "Saints & Sinners"
The newcomer will be seen Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c starting March 6.

[02/25/16 - 10:18 AM]
Golf Channel Films' "'86" Generates More Than 500 Submissions of "Where Was I" Stories Chronicling Jack Nicklaus' Historic Masters Win
A sneak preview of this Golf Channel Films project will debut during today's coverage of The Honda Classic on Golf Channel, where live coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET.

[02/25/16 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Cinemax / "Banshee" Season 4 Trailer & Key Art
The series returns for its eight-episode fourth and final season on Friday, April 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/25/16 - 10:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns with Back-to-Back Shows
Jonah Hill and musical guest Future are on tap for March 5 while Ariana Grande will host and perform on March 12.

[02/25/16 - 10:01 AM]
Spike TV Orders "The Mist" Production Pilot from Dimension Television
The Spike original scripted series tells a harrowing story about a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town and creates immense havoc.

[02/25/16 - 10:00 AM]
New Adventure Drama "Houdini & Doyle" to Premiere Monday, May 2, on FOX
The newcomer will take over the Monday, 9:00/8:00c hour from "Lucifer," which wraps its freshman run the week prior.

[02/25/16 - 09:46 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Is the Most-Watched Late-Night Show Across All Social Platforms
"The Tonight Show" has been a leader and early adopter in the live social video space, from monologue rehearsals and music performances on platforms from Meerkat to Periscope to Facebook Live.

[02/25/16 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Exclusive First Look at "Taboo" Starring Oscar Nominee Tom Hardy
The first trailer is being released as production continues in London with a major international cast for FX and BBC One.

[02/25/16 - 09:17 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Embraces the Dark Side with "Penny Dreadful" Season Three Key Art and Official Trailer
The series returns Sunday, May 1 at 10:00/9:00c on the pay channel.

[02/25/16 - 09:01 AM]
Music Superstars Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line to Perform on the "51st Academy of Country Music Awards(R)"
The awards, co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 on the CBS Television Network.

[02/25/16 - 08:32 AM]
Music Pioneer and Global Icon - Goldie - To Host the Inaugural "Electronic Music Awards & Foundation"
Over his 30-year career, Goldie has released a number of multi award-winning albums and made a name for himself as an innovator in the Jungle and Drum & Bass spaces.

[02/25/16 - 08:32 AM]
ABC Finishes No. 1 on the First Three Wednesdays of the February Sweep for the First Time in 20 Years Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 24.

[02/25/16 - 08:30 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS & FOX Split the Adults 18-49 Crown
"Modern Family" and "American Idol" lead the night in the key demographic.

[02/25/16 - 08:28 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Captures the 10 P.M. Hour Among ABC, CBS & NBC in Every Key Category
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 24.

[02/25/16 - 08:23 AM]
The City of Pasadena Honors "The Big Bang Theory" with Its Very Own Street in Celebration of the Hit Comedy Series' 200 Episodes
The actual street sign was revealed to the cast for the first time during an appearance on "Conan" last night.

[02/25/16 - 07:00 AM]
Adam Stotsky Promoted to President, E! Entertainment
Stotsky who previously served as General Manager for E! will continue overseeing all day-to-day operations of the network, including news, digital, marketing, communications, research and acquisitions.

[02/25/16 - 06:04 AM]
"The Fashion Fund" Available Now on Amazon Video
The series follows the process of selecting designers for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, led by Vogue's Anna Wintour and CFDA Chairman Diane von Furstenberg.

[02/25/16 - 05:36 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases Part Two of "Marvel's Daredevil" Season 2 Trailer
The new season will launch globally on Friday, March 18 at 12:01am PT.

[02/24/16 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 24
Updates include: HBO shelves Steve McQueen's drama "Codes of Conduct"; Adam Pally to lead FOX's "Making History"; and K.J. Apa, Luke Perry among the latest bound for The CW's "Riverdale."

[02/24/16 - 02:00 PM]
Netflix Brings New Original Anime Series, "Perfect Bones," to Members Worldwide
This marks the first ever original Anime title to debut all episodes simultaneously in 190 countries around the world.

[02/24/16 - 01:23 PM]
E! Delivers Extensive Coverage of the Biggest Night in Film When "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2016 Academy Awards" Airs on Sunday, February 28th
E! will deliver the most surprising and memorable celebrity interviews, candid behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable fashion live on-air, online and on social to pop culture fans around the globe.

[02/24/16 - 01:13 PM]
During SXSW Interactive, Comedy Central's "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" to Become First Ever Late-Night Show to Broadcast Live Exclusively on Periscope
In partnership with SXSW Comedy, Comedy Central's "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" Live is free to SXSW badge holders and takes place during the first night of Interactive on Friday, March 11 at The Parish.

[02/24/16 - 12:16 PM]
Bravo Media Pops the Champagne as "Watch What Happens Live" Celebrates Its 1000th Episode on Wednesday, March 2 at 11PM ET/PT
During the milestone occasion, Cohen along with guests, and Bravo superfans, Chrissy Teigen and Kristin Chenoweth look back at some of the most shocking and unforgettable moments in the show's history.

[02/24/16 - 11:43 AM]
"Deadbeat" Season 3 Launches 4/20
This morning Tyler Labine and Kal Penn announced all episodes of season three will return Wednesday, April 20 on Hulu.

[02/24/16 - 10:49 AM]
"El Chapo & Sean Penn: Bungle in the Jungle" Reveals the Real Story Behind the Doomed Meeting
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, March 10 at 9:00/8:00c on ReelzChannel.

[02/24/16 - 10:33 AM]
"Hockey Day in America" Tripleheader Viewership Is Up 21% vs. 2015
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, February 21.







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[03/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
FX's "Disinherited" - New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Peter Gould and T-Street Ordered to Series on FX and Hulu
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star as a pair of scrappy sisters thrust by an unexpected inheritance into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes.

[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.