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[04/07/18 - 08:34 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Holds Onto Top Spot with Dramas
The Eye's trio leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/07/18 - 07:37 AM]
Second Round Masters Ratings on ESPN Up 55 Percent Over 2017
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, April 6.

[04/06/18 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 6
Updates include: Amazon pulls the plug on "Mozart in the Jungle" after four seasons; Netflix likewise cancels "Everything Sucks!"; and Tiffany Haddish sets up "Unsubscribed" at HBO.

[04/06/18 - 12:49 PM]
Investigation Discovery Earns Best Prime Quarter Ever for Total Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[04/06/18 - 12:38 PM]
MTV Scores Highest Rated New Show in Six Years with "Jersey Shore Family Vacation"
MTV spins the numbers for Thursday, April 5.

[04/06/18 - 11:49 AM]
DIY Network Renews "Restored" with Preservationist Brett Waterman for a Third Season
The series features Brett as he reveals the unrealized potential hidden beneath neglect, bad renovations and unsightly additions.

[04/06/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Showtime Debuts Poster Art and New Tease for "Patrick Melrose"
Based on the acclaimed Patrick Melrose series of semi-autobiographical novels written by Edward St. Aubyn, the series will premiere on Saturday, May 12 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/06/18 - 09:00 AM]
"2018 Billboard Music Awards" Will Broadcast Live Coast to Coast from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 P.M. ET/5 P.M. PT on NBC
Tickets for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards" will go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 12.

[04/06/18 - 08:51 AM]
With Unprecedented Access to the Site, Discovery Digs Deep in "Valley of the Kings" to Uncover Lost Treasures of Egypt
Led by renowned Archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, the crew of more than one hundred Egyptian workers are digging in the largely untouched western portion of the valley, where leading archaeologists believe several royal tombs lie hidden.

[04/06/18 - 08:50 AM]
Amblin Television and Jigsaw Productions Team Up for Discovery Event Series "Why We Hate" (Working Title)
Executive produced by filmmaking heavyweights Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney and directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Sam Pollard, the powerful six-part television event investigates the human capacity for hatred - and how we can overcome it.

[04/06/18 - 08:49 AM]
"C.B. Strike" Debuts Friday, June 1 on Cinemax
The show launches with three one-hour episodes based on the first book in the trilogy, "The Cuckoo's Calling," followed by adaptations of the remaining two books, "The Silkworm" and "Career of Evil," both of which will consist of two one-hour episodes.

[04/06/18 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang Theory" Powers Another Victory for CBS
The Eye edges the competition in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/06/18 - 08:01 AM]
The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Moves to Hollywood with Music's Biggest Event for Families Set to Take Place at The Dolby Theatre(R) on Friday, June 22, 2018
A special telecast of the sixth annual show, "2018 Radio Disney Music Awards," will be presented on Saturday, June 23 on Disney Channel.

[04/06/18 - 07:42 AM]
"Raised in the System" Full Episode Will Be Available Digitally After Debut on HBO
Beginning at 7:40 p.m. ET/PT, HBO is giving non-subscribers an opportunity to watch "Raised in the System" when the episode is posted in ten-minute increments as they air on @HBO's Twitter page.

[04/06/18 - 07:19 AM]
ESPN Earns Best Overnight Rating for Masters First Round Since 2015
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 5.

[04/06/18 - 06:00 AM]
"House Arrest" as Investigation Discovery Returns to the Crime Scene for Annual Fan Convention, IDCON: Cold Case Confidential, on Saturday, May 19 in NYC
Tickets are on sale now via EventBrite for the annual event, bringing out the inner armchair detective in fans everywhere with this year's theme, "Cold Case Confidential."

[04/05/18 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 5
Updates include: Karl Urban to star in Amazon's "The Boys"; Paramount Network orders comedy "First Wives Club" to pilot; and "Hidden Figures," "High Fidelity" eyed for TV adaptations.

[04/05/18 - 12:58 PM]
"The Simpsons" to Beat "Gunsmoke" as the Longest-Running Primetime Scripted Show in TV History with 636th Episode on April 29
"Forgive and Regret" marks the milestone installment of the series.

[04/05/18 - 12:50 PM]
HBO Brings a Taste of Sweetwater to San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Boston with "Westworld" Season 2 Premieres
Cast members Simon Quarterman and Shannon Woodward will join fans in San Francisco, Philadelphia and Boston for a special advance screening of the new season.

[04/05/18 - 12:43 PM]
FX Networks Orders Pilot for "Y" - Based on the Comic Book Series "Y: The Last Man"
Michael Green and Aida Mashaka Croal will serve as co-showrunners with Melina Matsoukas set to direct.

[04/05/18 - 12:31 PM]
"Girl in the Bunker," The Terrifying True Story of a Girl Held Captive Underground, Premieres on Memorial Day, May 28
The dark, psychological drama stars Henry Thomas, Julia LaLonde and Moira Kelly.

[04/05/18 - 10:59 AM]
"The Last O.G." Premieres as #1 Comedy, Biggest Cable Comedy Debut Since 2015
TBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, April 3.

[04/05/18 - 10:57 AM]
Discovery Channel Orders All-New Series "Book of Hines" (Working Title)
The project is an original unscripted series that follows former covert military man and intelligence officer Brett Hines and his family as they transition from living under the modern trappings of life in America to forming their own way of life.

[04/05/18 - 10:02 AM]
WGN America Picks Up Second Season of Mennonite Crime Drama, "Pure"
"'Pure'" is a stand-out scripted drama series with powerful characters and intense conflict in a very unique world," said Gavin Harvey.

[04/05/18 - 09:04 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Greenlights "Lorena," a Docuseries from Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw
"Lorena" is a four-part documentary series that reveals the hidden truths in the notorious case of John Wayne and Lorena Bobbitt and challenges the long-held narrative that surrounded this event.

[04/05/18 - 08:48 AM]
"Iron Chef America" Returns to Food Network with Classic Fan-Favorite Format
Overseen by host Alton Brown, each standalone episode pits an up-and-coming chef competitor against an elite Iron Chef in a stunning secret ingredient battle of over-the-top edible greatness.

[04/05/18 - 08:33 AM]
Netflix Announces "Dead to Me," New Dark Comedy Series from Liz Feldman, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Jessica Elbaum
The series is billed as about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret.

[04/05/18 - 08:28 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Empire" Top Demo Race
CBS however is the most-watched broadcaster last night.

[04/05/18 - 08:26 AM]
Actress Gabrielle Union and NBA Champion Dwyane Wade Team Up for a Home Renovation in New HGTV Special "All-Star Flip"
The half-hour special will premiere Thursday, April 12 at 9:30/8:30c.

[04/05/18 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN & Kobe Bryant's Granity Studios' Show "Detail" to Debut April 12 on ESPN+
The series will feature his high-level analysis and insights as he breaks down games throughout the 2018 NBA Playoffs, including the NBA Finals.

[04/05/18 - 07:00 AM]
E! Sets Season Three Premiere of "Total Bellas" for Sunday, May 20 at 9 PM ET/PT
Season three will follow Nikki Bella and John Cena through their ups and downs as they plan their wedding and face the challenges that go into preparing for the big day.

[04/05/18 - 07:00 AM]
The CW Network Acquires "Burden of Truth" from Entertainment One for Summer 2018 Schedule
The series stars Kristin Kreuk as a big city lawyer who returns to her hometown to take on what she thinks is a simple case, only to find herself in a fight for justice for a group of sick girls.

[04/05/18 - 06:00 AM]
BBC America Renews "Killing Eve" for Second Season Days Before Season One Premiere
The suspenseful cat-and-mouse drama stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer and comes from Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

[04/04/18 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 4
Updates include: FX, History shelve Bill Clinton projects; Freeform lands two potential series; and Lifetime scraps deal with The Weinstein Co. for "Project Runway" franchise.

[04/04/18 - 04:50 PM]
Sixth Episode of "Atlanta Robbin' Season" Will Air Uninterrupted on FX
"Teddy Perkins" will run uninterrupted for its 41-minute duration when it premieres on Thursday, April 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/04/18 - 01:00 PM]
ABC to Present a First Look at Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's Documentary Series "The Last Defense" at The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, April 27
The seven-episode docu-series explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of multiple death row cases.

[04/04/18 - 11:26 AM]
Gesine Prado Returns to Share Her Love of Baking in New Season of "Baked in Vermont"
Over 10 half-hour episodes, Gesine shares tips and tricks to help make baking easy, accessible and fun, while serving up delectable cakes, pies and other savory meals at her Vermont farmhouse with family and friends.

[04/04/18 - 11:01 AM]
"America Divided" Returns May 4th on EPIX
Gretchen Carlson, who recently made her own personal story public, will take viewers to the halls of Congress to uncover a pervasive culture of sexual harassment held in place for decades by a deeply flawed system.

[04/04/18 - 10:56 AM]
National Geographic Premieres Second Season of Emmy- and Golden Globe-Nominated Anthology Series, "Genius: Picasso"
Premiering with a double episode on Tuesday, April 24, the new season explores the Spanish expatriate's devotion to his craft, his contribution to modern art and his turbulent personal life.

[04/04/18 - 10:36 AM]
Netflix Announces "Paradise P.D.," A New Adult Animated Comedy Series from the Creators of "Brickleberry"
Dana Snyder, Cedric Yarbrough, Dave Herman, Tom Kenny, Sarah Chalke and Kyle Kinane are among the voice cast.

[04/04/18 - 10:02 AM]
Street Smart Police Drama "Shades of Blue" Set to Premiere Sunday, June 17 at 10 P.M.
The critically acclaimed drama will conclude after three seasons as the storyline brings Lopez's complex character to a fitting resolution.

[04/04/18 - 09:31 AM]
"Siren" Makes a Splash as Freeform's Biggest Drama Launch in Over 2 Years
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, March 29.

[04/04/18 - 09:20 AM]
American Heroes Channel Explores Real Monuments Men in All-New Series, "Hunting Nazi Treasure"
The eight-episode season premieres Tuesday, May 1 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/04/18 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Poster Art and New Teaser for Season Four of "The Affair"
The series, starring Golden Globe nominee Dominic West, Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson, Emmy(R) Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney and Screen Actors Guild Award(R) nominee Joshua Jackson, will premiere on Sunday, June 17.

[04/04/18 - 08:15 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Roseanne" Still Potent in Week Two for ABC
The Alphabet's revival leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/18 - 06:00 AM]
Dove Announces Global Partnership with Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe" to Build Self-Esteem and Body Confidence in Young People Using Mainstream Entertainment for the First Time
The partnership will come to life in a series of six short animated films directed by "Steven Universe" creator Rebecca Sugar, the first of which premieres today.

[04/04/18 - 04:00 AM]
E! Greenlights New Docu-Series "Very Cavallari" Featuring Reality Star Turned Style Powerhouse Kristin Cavallari
With her new home base in Nashville, the series will follow Kristin's life as a businesswoman launching a flagship store for her lifestyle product line, Uncommon James and wife to her husband, former professional football player, Jay Cutler.

[04/03/18 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 3
Updates include: Jes Macallan upped to regular on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"; Mike Castle cast in "Pandas in New York" at CBS; and Kathryn Hahn to lead HBO's comedy pilot "Mrs. Fletcher."

[04/03/18 - 04:52 PM]
Netflix Reveals the Launch Date for Its Star-Studded K-Variety "Busted!"
"Busted!" is a new type of K-variety where seven main cast members position themselves as sloppy detectives that set out to solve a fun-filled mystery in each of the episodes.

[04/03/18 - 01:20 PM]
Comedy Central Finishes March as #1 Non-Sports Network Across Total Day Among Millennial Men and Sees 20% Ratings Jump Among Women 18-49 During 1Q 2018
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the month to date.







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[03/16/26 - 03:05 PM]
College Basketball Crown Reveals Full Field and Bracket for Premier Postseason Tournament
With an NIL prize pool of $500,000 raising the stakes for every game, the College Basketball Crown provides fans with more elite competition and compelling storylines during the most exciting time of the year.

[03/16/26 - 01:35 PM]
FOX Sports' Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen to Call Inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic
As previously announced, actor and comedian Kevin Hart will serve as the event's host alongside actor and comedian Druski.

[03/16/26 - 11:12 AM]
Starz to Premiere "The Housemaid" on April 1 in Its Exclusive Streaming Debut Following Blockbuster Theatrical Run
Directed by Paul Feig, "The Housemaid" is a gripping psychological thriller set in a world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems.

[03/16/26 - 11:06 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "4.7 Seconds: For the Championship" on March 16, Reliving Greatest Finish in NCAA Tournament History
The special will also be available on demand on HBO Max throughout the duration of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, and will also re-air on Saturday, March 28 on TBS after the conclusion of TNT Sports and CBS Sports' NCAA Men's Elite 8 coverage that night.

[03/16/26 - 11:01 AM]
Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed Announced as First Three Hosts of "Saturday Night Live UK"
Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and Kasabian will be their respective musical guests.

[03/16/26 - 10:56 AM]
"CNBC Cures: Defying Rare Disease" with Becky Quick to Premiere on Thursday, March 19 at 7PM ET
The special spotlights the families dealing with rare diseases and the scientists, advocates, and innovators fighting to change their futures.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Free Bert" Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
Bert Kreischer will appear at Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026, performing the "Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show" at The Comedy Store on May 8 and hosting "2 Bears 5K" with Tom Segura and Jelly Roll at The Rose Bowl on May 9.

[03/16/26 - 10:31 AM]
Things Are About to Get Wild When "Primate" Streams on Paramount+ March 25
The film follows a group of friends' fight for survival after their pet chimpanzee, Ben, goes on a violent rampage, turning a tropical homecoming into a primal tale of horror and survival.

[03/16/26 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Presents "The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special," An Entertainment Tonight Production, Monday, April 6 on CBS
The special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

[03/16/26 - 09:31 AM]
Haley Baylee to Host "Win the Mall" - A High-Stakes New Reality Competition Show Coming to Netflix Fall 2026
Part shopping spree, part social strategy, this high-gloss reality competition drops players into a living mall where they'll fight to outshop, outsmart, and outlast one another - and only one will walk away with the keys to the ultimate prize.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Nate Diaz Vs. Mike Perry Join Most Valuable Promotions' Massive Triple-Headliner Professional MMA Event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The bout joins the recently announced heavyweight clash between lineal heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou vs. Brazil's Philippe Lins and the historic women's main event between former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey vs. combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano.

[03/16/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord" - Official Trailer - Streaming April 6 on Disney+
Let us have our revenge.

[03/16/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN Announces Commentator Pairings for Exclusive Coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
For the first time ever, all four ABC sites in the first and second rounds will feature a reporter, with Holly Rowe, Alyssa Lang, Molly McGrath and Jess Sims joining the calls.

[03/16/26 - 05:31 AM]
Netflix's "Assassin's Creed" Casts New Recurring Roles
Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi are among the latest additions.

[03/16/26 - 05:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces "One More Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe, New Original Film for Great American Christmas 2026
Bure will headline two original films for Great American Christmas 2026 and will also serve as executive producer on an additional holiday feature to be announced soon.