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[04/23/16 - 10:30 AM]
Meet Pearl Mackie - The Doctor's New Companion
Pearl was exclusively revealed to audiences on BBC One during half time the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.

[04/23/16 - 08:49 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Leads Modest Demo Race with "20/20"
The Alphabet's Prince-themed installment tops the night among adults 18-49.

[04/23/16 - 08:43 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with the Top 2 Shows - "20/20" Delivers a 10-Week High
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, April 22.

[04/23/16 - 08:27 AM]
"Grimm" Matches a Five-Week High, "Caught on Camera" Equals a Nine-Week High
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, April 22.

[04/22/16 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 22
Updates include: NBC to open season six of "Grimm" with 13 episodes; ABC's "Quantico" moves production from Montreal to New York City; and Celia Imrie cast in FX's "Better Things."

[04/22/16 - 05:09 PM]
NBC to Air Prince Retrospective During Tomorrow Night's "Saturday Night Live"
"Goodnight Sweet Prince" will air in place of the previously scheduled repeat.

[04/22/16 - 03:43 PM]
FOX to Encore Prince Episode of "New Girl" This Tuesday
The 2014 installment will air in addition to the pair of previously announced originals on April 26.

[04/22/16 - 11:15 AM]
AMC's New Original Non-Fiction Series, "Ride with Norman Reedus," Set to Premiere on June 12 at 10PM ET/PT
This Sunday, April 24, viewers can check out a brand new series teaser during "Fear the Walking Dead."

[04/22/16 - 10:52 AM]
TV Personality Sherri Shepherd Joins Season Two of WE tv's "Match Made in Heaven" Premiering Thursday, May 19 at 10 PM ET/PT
Stevie Baggs, an African-American businessman, motivational speaker, and former NFL/CFL football linebacker, is in search of "the one" in a group of 18 beautiful bachelorettes.

[04/22/16 - 10:41 AM]
Hallmark's Channel's Original Primetime Series, "Good Witch," Kicks Off to a Great Start in Sophmore Season
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of April 11-17.

[04/22/16 - 10:16 AM]
Dateline NBC Airs "Prince: Life & Death of an Icon" Hour-Long Special Tonight at 10P/9C
The special will review the last days of Prince and look at other music legends that have died recently.

[04/22/16 - 10:14 AM]
CBS's Thursday Lineup Soars 31% in Adults 18-49 and 20% in Viewers
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, April 21.

[04/22/16 - 10:00 AM]
Disney Channel to Host a "High School Musical 4" In-Person Open Call Audition at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sunday, May 15
Video auditions will be accepted through Monday, May 2, via the Disney Applause App, available on both iOS and Android.

[04/22/16 - 08:43 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Claims Top Spot with "Big Bang Theory" Return
The Eye's lineup posts across the board gains among adults 18-49 from last week.

[04/22/16 - 08:38 AM]
Comedy Central to Film Pete Davidson's First One-Hour Stand-Up Special "Pete Davidson: SMD" on April 30, to Premiere Fall 2016 on Comedy Central
At 21, Davidson is the youngest member of the current "Saturday Night Live" cast, as well as the first cast member to be born in the 1990's.

[04/22/16 - 08:32 AM]
"The Blacklist" Captures Its Most-Watched Episode Since January 28
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, April 21.

[04/22/16 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Is Once Again Poised to Win Thursday in Live + 3 Day Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, April 21.

[04/22/16 - 07:24 AM]
"Okja," A Netflix Original Film Starring Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano from Visionary Director Bong Joon Ho, Starts Principal Photography Today
The film follows Mija, a young girl who must risk everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.

[04/22/16 - 05:26 AM]
USA Network's & Universal Cable Productions' "Mr. Robot" Wins Prestigious Peabody Award
Praised for its culturally resonant storylines, the series was recognized as part of the entertainment group for its outstanding achievement in television.

[04/21/16 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 21
Updates include: David S. Goyer's "Krypton" nearing pilot order at Syfy; OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network gives early renewal to "Greenleaf"; and "Nashville" showrunners assemble writers' room for a potential fifth season.

[04/21/16 - 05:11 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Prince with Special Re-Airing of Iconic 1996 Interview from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Saturday, April 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
In what was the first interview following his iconic name change, Oprah chats with the artist about his musical genius, lifestyle, soul mate and future in music.

[04/21/16 - 03:32 PM]
TV One's "News One Now" Goes Live Tonight with Primetime Special Dedicated to Legendary Musician Prince
Media personalities and celebrity guests will join host and managing editor Roland S. Martin to celebrate and pay tribute to the singer/songwriter's life and his contributions to music worldwide.

[04/21/16 - 03:10 PM]
BET Networks Truly Adores Late Legendary Artist Prince with 48 Hour Music Marathon across Four Channels
"The news of Prince's passing weighs heavily on our hearts. He was a musical prodigy, a beautiful spirit and fashion provocateur who influenced American culture," said Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO, BET Networks.

[04/21/16 - 02:48 PM]
"Prince: Death of a Legend" Airing on "20/20," Friday, April 22 on ABC
The hour will be anchored by Elizabeth Vargas and will feature reporting from Vargas, Dan Harris from Prince's home in Minneapolis, Chris Connelly in Los Angeles, and Deborah Roberts in New York.

[04/21/16 - 02:45 PM]
"MTV Video Music Awards" to Air Live from New York's Famed Madison Square Garden for the First Time in its History
"The VMAs at MSG is a New York story too good to resist," said Sean Atkins, President of MTV.

[04/21/16 - 02:26 PM]
AXS TV Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Music Icon Prince with a Special Programming Lineup on Saturday, April 23
With his inimitable style and fearless blending of rock, R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, pop and more, Prince cemented his position as one of music's most innovative figures.

[04/21/16 - 02:10 PM]
VH1 to Honor the Late Prince Beginning Thursday, April 21st
Beginning today at 5:30 PM ET, Prince's iconic movie, "Purple Rain," will kick of a weekend long marathon.

[04/21/16 - 12:31 PM]
IFC's Comedy Crib Stays Up Late for New Programming Block
Airing weekly, the half hour late-night program will feature some of IFC's favorite comedians and sketch groups direct from the Comedy Crib.

[04/21/16 - 12:30 PM]
"Documentary Now!" Season Two New Details Revealed
Executive produced by Lorne Michaels and produced by Broadway Video, "Documentary Now!" returns to IFC this fall with seven new episodes for its sophomore season.

[04/21/16 - 12:29 PM]
IFC Unveils Development Slate of Eight "Slightly Off" New Series
They'll join previously announced development series "Jon Benjamin's 100 Erotic Nights" and "The Jim Norton Project."

[04/21/16 - 10:56 AM]
New Episodes of Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Amazon Original Series "Tumble Leaf" Will Premiere on Prime Video Friday, May 6
Last year the series garnered four Daytime Emmys and the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Pre-School Children's Animated Program.

[04/21/16 - 10:01 AM]
First Lady Michelle Obama to Appear on "NCIS" in Support of "Joining Forces," A Nationwide Initiative Supporting Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
In "Homefront," First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and the wife of a Marine to the White House for a "Joining Forces" roundtable with military spouses.

[04/21/16 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Renews Hit Series "Game of Thrones," "Silicon Valley" and "Veep" for 2017
All three series return this Sunday on the pay channel.

[04/21/16 - 09:59 AM]
TBS's "Angie Tribeca" is Back on the Case for Season 2, Launching June 6
Upcoming guest stars include Alfred Molina, James Franco, Heather Graham, Mary McCormack, Noah Wyle, Maya Rudolph, Eriq La Salle, Danny Pudi, Busy Philipps, Rhys Darby, Ed Begley Jr., Joe Jonas, Joey McIntyre and more!

[04/21/16 - 09:33 AM]
Video: Netflix's "Chef's Table" - New Trailer and Key Art
The Netflix Original Documentary Series showcases a variety of chefs from all over the world talking about challenging conventions and what inspires them.

[04/21/16 - 09:15 AM]
Production Begins on Season Two of AMC, Channel 4 and Kudos' Acclaimed Drama Series, "Humans"
Carrie-Anne Moss joins the cast as Dr. Athena Morrow, a pre-eminent Artificial Intelligence expert who is driven by her own motives to create a new kind of machine consciousness.

[04/21/16 - 09:03 AM]
MTV 2016 Upfront Reveals Fourteen New Series and Specials Including Weekly Live Music Series
Mark Burnett, Zac Efron, Drew Barrymore, Pitbull, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia are among the featured auspices.

[04/21/16 - 09:00 AM]
"New I Love Lucy Superstar Special," A One-Hour Special Featuring Two Classic Episodes, To Be Broadcast Sunday, May 22 on CBS
The two episodes, "Lucy Visits Grauman's" and "Lucy and John Wayne," are newly-colorized with a vintage look, reminiscent of the 1950s period in which they were filmed.

[04/21/16 - 08:56 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Continues Its Reign for FOX
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 for the fourth consecutive week.

[04/21/16 - 07:33 AM]
DIY Network Heads to Montana in "Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch"
In a remote and picturesque corner of northwestern Montana, Jon and Etta Smith are set to construct a self-sustaining "off-the-grid" farm house and bison ranch.

[04/21/16 - 07:12 AM]
Cameras Roll as Starz and FremantleMedia North America Bring "American Gods" to Life
Joining the previously announced cast are Cloris Leachman as Zorya Vechernyaya, Peter Stormare as Czernobog, Chris Obi as Anubis, and Mousa Kraish as The Jinn.

[04/20/16 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 20
Updates include: Jess Weixler tapped for AMC's "The Son"; Ulrich Thomsen to recur on NBC's "The Blacklist"; and Peter Ocko to run AMC's potential drama "Lodge 49."

[04/20/16 - 06:23 PM]
Video: "Lady Dynamite" - Main Trailer - Netflix
The Maria Bamford-led comedy premieres Friday, May 20 on the streaming service.

[04/20/16 - 12:46 PM]
Disney XD's "Star Wars Rebels" Delivers 1-Year Ratings High in Total Viewers and 2016 Highs Across Key Target Kid and Boy Demographics
Disney XD further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 30.

[04/20/16 - 12:42 PM]
E! Sets Summer Programming Slate with New Original Series and Returning Fan Favorites
Highlights include the launch of "Botched by Nature" on Tuesday, August 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/20/16 - 12:27 PM]
USA Network Unmasks Season Two Premiere Date for Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Series "Mr. Robot"
New recurring guest stars include Craig Robinson, hip hop artist Joey Bada$$, Sandrine Holt, Michael Maize, Dorothi Fox and Luke Robertson.

[04/20/16 - 12:15 PM]
Disney Channel Marks Its 100th Disney Channel Original Movie with a Multi-Platform Programming Event Beginning Friday, May 27
The 100th movie is a re-imagined tale of the 1980s film "Adventures in Babysitting" starring today's popular actresses and recording artists Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson.

[04/20/16 - 12:01 PM]
BET Networks is Harnessing the Power of More to Deliver More Premium Original Programming and Unforgettable Moments across More Platforms in 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
Telecasting for more than 35 years, and currently available in over 85 million U.S. households, and over 35 million homes across the globe, BET Networks prevails as the #1 cable network for African American viewers.

[04/20/16 - 11:46 AM]
"Ghost Brothers" Charm 1 Million Viewers P2+ on Destination America
Destination America further spins the numbers for Friday, April 15.

[04/20/16 - 11:12 AM]
Oxygen Media Delves Into the Daring World of Online Romance with New Series "Virtually in Love" Premiering on Tuesday, May 24 at 9PM ET/PT
The new series follows young, hopeful romantics as they embark on a journey to break away from their computer screens and finally meet face-to-face with the person they have been virtually dating.







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[03/23/26 - 10:01 AM]
Love Returns to the Lake: Prime Video's "Every Year After" Reveals First Look at a Story of Second Chances
The series will debut all episodes on June 10 with an eight-episode season and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[03/23/26 - 09:30 AM]
CBS Renews "CIA" for Second Season
The series premiere on February 23 was seen by 8.4 million multiplatform viewers within seven days.

[03/23/26 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Announces April 16 Premiere Date and Releases Key Art for "Jerry West: The Logo"
The feature-length documentary, from Propagate and Khalabo Ink Society, traces the life and career of NBA icon Jerry West, whose lifelong pursuit of winning was paved in sacrifice and loss.

[03/23/26 - 09:04 AM]
AMC Networks' April Highlights Include "The Audacity," "The Brokenwood Mysteries," Shudder's "Halfway to Halloween" and HIDIVE's Exclusive Simulcasts
Other premieres include IFC's "SisterS"; Shudder's "Night Patrol"; and Sundance Now's "Original Gangsters with Sean Bean."

[03/23/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Hacks" Returns for Its Fifth and Final Season April 9 on HBO Max
The 10-episode season will debut new episodes weekly, with two new episodes on April 30 and May 7, leading up to the series finale on Thursday, May 28.

[03/23/26 - 08:16 AM]
Tubi Serves Up Scares with the First Look at "Hive," A New Thriller Starring Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez, Premiering Friday April 17th
The horror-thriller is about a strict, anxious teenager (Xochitl Gomez) who loses the child she's babysitting and must brave a sinister force hiding in plain sight among the children in the playground.

[03/23/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Dutton Ranch" Premieres May 15 on Paramount+ - Your First Look Is Here
As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together - far from the ghosts of Yellowstone - they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire.

[03/23/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Season of "America Says" Hosted by John Michael Higgins - Premieres Monday April 13 at 6 PM EST on Game Show Network
The fast-paced studio game show features two teams of friends and family facing off to guess America's responses to fill-in-the-blank survey questions covering every topic under the sun.

[03/23/26 - 07:30 AM]
Madelyn Burke Joins ESPN as a "SportsCenter" Anchor
For nearly a decade, Burke has been a multi-platform host and on-air talent covering the New York Giants, most recently with MSG Network and Giants.com, while also hosting for CBS Sports HQ.

[03/23/26 - 07:11 AM]
ESPN Original Series "Where It Lies" to Premiere April 6
The project is the first docuseries to explore the real world of public golf where quirky characters, hidden histories, and thriving local cultures collide on the course.

[03/23/26 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "CoComelon Lane" Season 7 Trailer - Netflix Jr
From the farmhouse to a parade float, JJ and friends find more ways to play and imagine while helping each other and learning all about their feelings.

[03/23/26 - 06:02 AM]
Emmy-Award Winning "Regular Show" Returns with New Series
"Regular Show: The Lost Tapes" launches with a half-hour special on Monday, May 11.

[03/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this intimate documentary, David Attenborough tells the remarkable story of his first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo, how that gorilla grew up to be a top Silverback and how Pablo's direct descendants are doing today.

[03/23/26 - 04:01 AM]
"Too Hot to Handle: Italy" Reignites for a Second Season with the Special Participation of Selvaggia Lucarelli
Lucarelli will be the special guest who kicks off a journey through temptations and twists, where contestants will have to try to control their impulses to make it to the end.

[03/22/26 - 06:02 PM]
Video: New Season Coming in 2027 - "When Calls the Heart"
The series will return with a brand new season in 2027.