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[04/05/20 - 09:57 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Ten Commandments" Tops Charts for ABC
The Alphabet's annual telecast leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/20 - 08:28 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Hawaii Five-0" Goes Out on Top for CBS
The show's final episode leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/04/20 - 08:00 AM]
BBC America to Air an Address by Her Majesty The Queen Tomorrow Afternoon
The special broadcast is set for this Sunday, April 5 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT.

[04/03/20 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 3
Updates include: FOX cancels freshman drama "Deputy"; and "Lights Out with David Spade" out at Comedy Central, will seek new home.

[04/03/20 - 12:55 PM]
Quibi Lands Skateboarding Drama "Hardflip" from Eric Amadio, The Chainsmokers and Nyjah Huston
The project is an unlikely family drama that follows a wildly successful 16 year old skater and his immediate group of friends as he navigates the unfiltered reality of fame and fortune.

[04/03/20 - 11:59 AM]
New Unscripted Series "We're Here" Debuts April 23 On HBO
The six-episode unscripted series recruits local residents across small-town America to participate in a one-night-only drag show.

[04/03/20 - 11:31 AM]
Beginning April 9, Thursdays Are ShaqNights on TNT
Highlights include the new docuseries "Shaq Life," which gives viewers an exclusive, no holds barred look into how the world's largest superstar lives his life.

[04/03/20 - 11:04 AM]
The Fifth and Final Season of NBC's "Blindspot" Will Premiere Thursday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The show will move to its normal 9 p.m. timeslot the following week on May 7.

[04/03/20 - 10:19 AM]
Video: "The Last Kids on Earth" - Book 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
The latest installment drops April 17 on the streaming service.

[04/03/20 - 10:02 AM]
Animal Planet to Premiere "Crikey! It's the Irwins: Bindi's Wedding" Saturday April 18 at 8 PM ET/PT
Only weeks before their wedding day, the Coronavirus pandemic forced the couple to make difficult decisions and drastic changes to the wedding of their dreams, opting for a beautiful private ceremony with only family in attendance.

[04/03/20 - 09:54 AM]
CBS to Air a Rebroadcast of "Garth & Trisha Live!," on Sunday, April 5 on CBS
Said encore will replace the previously announced repeat on "NCIS: New Orleans" at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/03/20 - 09:43 AM]
To Inspire Hope and Empower Viewers Worldwide, National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Two World Premieres: "Born Wild: The Next Generation" and "Jane Goodall: The Hope"
"The need to protect our planet has never been more urgent, and we're using Earth Day 50th as an opportunity to inspire viewers through the wonders of our planet and its incredible species for viewers around the world," said Courteney Monroe.

[04/03/20 - 09:30 AM]
Statement Regarding the 2020 CMT Music Awards
The 2020 CMT Music Awards, originally slated for June 3, 2020, will move to Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

[04/03/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Selah and The Spades" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In the closed world of an elite Pennsylvania boarding school, Haldwell, the student body is run by five factions.

[04/03/20 - 08:27 AM]
HGTV Invites Fans to Vote on Binge-Worthy Series for "Fan Favorite Friday" Daytime Marathons
Beginning Friday, April 3, polls will open on HGTV's social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and two popular network series will go head-to-head for the coveted marathon spot each week.

[04/03/20 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Holds Off CBS in Adults 18-49
The Eye however is the most-watched network overall.

[04/03/20 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "50 States of Fright" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Sam Raimi brings us a horror anthology with terrifying tales from every state.

[04/03/20 - 07:59 AM]
HBO Limited Series "The Third Day" Debut Moves to This Fall
The show was originally scheduled to debut Monday, May 11.

[04/03/20 - 06:00 AM]
Songs Revealed for "ACM(R) Presents: Our Country," A New Two-Hour Special Airing Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 PM on CBS
The special will provide a night filled with entertainment, hope and reflection and bring the healing power of music to Americans at a time when they need it most.

[04/02/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 2
Updates include: Dylan Walsh reports to The CW's "Superman & Lois"; ABC's "The Conners" nears renewal for third season; and Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series lands new writer.

[04/02/20 - 04:00 PM]
NBC Sets Final Episode Dates
Said dates run from "Manifest" to April 6 to "Little Big Shots" on May 24.

[04/02/20 - 02:02 PM]
AXS TV to Broadcast the Star-Studded "Comedy Gives Back Laugh Aid" Benefit Event on Saturday, April 4 Starting at 7 P.M. ET/4 P.M. PT
The four-plus hour telethon puts the spotlight on a powerhouse roster of comedy superstars, coming together to raise money and awareness for an emergency relief fund benefiting working comedians who have been financially impacted due to the spread of COVID-19.

[04/02/20 - 01:02 PM]
TNT's Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Thriller "Snowpiercer" Moves to Sunday, May 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The series, based on the feature of the same name, was previously set to launch on May 31.

[04/02/20 - 12:33 PM]
HBO Encourages Viewers to #StayHomeBoxOffice with Dozens of Free Series, Documentaries and Hit Warner Bros. Movies on HBO NOW & HBO GO Starting April 3
The list of free programming includes every episode of nine iconic HBO series such as "The Sopranos," "Veep," "Six Feet Under" and "The Wire."

[04/02/20 - 11:01 AM]
Hang in and Geek Out with the Cast of "Wynonna Earp," As They Host a #TBT Marathon of the Hit Series' First Season, April 9 on Syfy
Creator Emily Andras and cast members Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell and Varun Saranga are among the participants.

[04/02/20 - 11:00 AM]
TLC Debuts Self-Filmed "90 Day Fiance" Limited Series Featuring Cast Members in Coronavirus Quarantine - "90 Day Fiance: Self-Quarantined"
Through a combination of self-shot footage and remote video interviews with producers, viewers will follow along as our current and former couples navigate how to get through this time.

[04/02/20 - 10:33 AM]
Quibi Acquires Stand-Up Comedy Series "This Joka" Hosted by Will Smith and Produced by Westbrook Studios
Shot on location at Topgolf and other popular venues across Las Vegas, the series will showcase stand-up sets, as well as one-on-one conversations between Smith and the comedians, intimate interviews, and docu-style moments backstage and around the city.

[04/02/20 - 10:29 AM]
TV One's True-Crime Thursdays Returns with All-New Episodes of the Popular Series "For My Man" Beginning Thursday, April 23 at 9 P.M. ET
The true-crime series features the outrageous and shocking stories of women who have been arrested for a crime they committed in the name of loyalty and love for their man.

[04/02/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Run This City" - Official Trailer - Quibi
The series follows the youngest mayor in Massachusetts history.

[04/02/20 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of AMC's "NOS4A2," Starring Emmy(R)-Nominated Actor and Producer Zachary Quinto and Rising Star Ashleigh Cummings, Set to Premiere Monday, June 1 at 10PM ET/9C
The full 10-episode season will also simulcast on BBC America.

[04/02/20 - 09:34 AM]
Video: "Nikki Fre$h" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Lettuce take some thyme to rejoice.

[04/02/20 - 09:14 AM]
Video: "Chris D'Elia: No Pain" - Official Trailer - Netflix
He may not be great at reading or talking to babies, but he definitely knows how to use technology and tell a great joke.

[04/02/20 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Autism: The Sequel" - Official Trailer - HBO
Revisiting the subjects of the 2007 Emmy-winning documentary, the sequel offers a heartwarming inside look into the daily challenges and triumphs of adults on the autism spectrum.

[04/02/20 - 08:44 AM]
Video: "The House of Flowers" - Final Season - Official Trailer - Netflix
The de la Mora family was not always the typical wealthy and conservative household.

[04/02/20 - 08:13 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dominates with "The Masked Singer" Stunt
Back-to-back episodes the series overshadowed the competition last night.

[04/02/20 - 08:08 AM]
Video: "The Innocence Files" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series shines a powerful light on the untold personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful conviction that the nonprofit organization the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have uncovered and worked tirelessly to overturn.

[04/02/20 - 08:05 AM]
AXS TV Celebrates the Best of Farm Aid 2019 with a Special 2.5 Hour Event on Sunday, April 12 at 8 P.M. ET
AXS TV originally broadcast country music icon Willie Nelson's Farm Aid 2019 festival live from Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI, on September 21, 2019.

[04/02/20 - 07:06 AM]
CMT Announces New Special "CMT Giants Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for Musicares" to Honor Late Country Music Icon on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT
The tribute will feature special virtual performances and interviews from Rogers' superstar friends including Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill and more.

[04/02/20 - 07:05 AM]
Video: "Fauda" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series tells the story of an undercover unit in the Israeli Defense Forces, focusing on Doron Kavillio (Lior Raz).

[04/01/20 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 1
Updates include: Savannah Smith is the latest to be cast in HBO Max's "Gossip Girl" series.

[04/01/20 - 02:30 PM]
New ABC Prime-Time Special Goes Behind the Scenes of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" 20 Years After Show's Debut
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Secrets & Surprises" features a rare interview with Regis Philbin and past host Meredith Vieira, who both open up about their time at the show.

[04/01/20 - 02:01 PM]
NFL Superstar Sibling Trio JJ, TJ and Derek Watt Host All-New, High-Octane Competition Game Show "Ultimate Tag," Premiering Wednesday, May 20 at 9/8c on FOX
Each week, competitors must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different epic, three-dimensional courses.

[04/01/20 - 12:24 PM]
HGTV Overhauls Home for Police Officer Who Helps the Homeless in New Episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, April 5, at 8 PM ET/PT
Host Jesse Tyler Ferguson will oversee the massive, community-led home transformation with special help from Ty Pennington, the highly skilled carpenter, craftsman and designer who starred in the original ABC version of the series.

[04/01/20 - 12:19 PM]
Mike Rowe to Host Discovery's "Before the Catch" and Gets the Inside Scoop Behind Hit Series "Deadliest Catch" and the Upcoming Season 16 Premiere
For the first time ever, fans will get to see Mike interact with the captains via webcam as they look ahead to the unprecedented themes and dramatic events of the upcoming season.

[04/01/20 - 11:28 AM]
New Crop of Celebrity Cooking Disasters Enter Culinary Boot Camp in Return of "Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition"
This season's recruits are: Wells Adams, Johnny Bananas, Dave Coulier, Bridget Everett, Robin Givens, Sonja Morgan and Brian Posehn.

[04/01/20 - 11:19 AM]
iHeartRadio Joins Quibi's Daily Music News Show "Pop5"
The daily, fast-paced show is a colorful collage of must-know information about pop music today.

[04/01/20 - 11:01 AM]
Showtime Makes Scheduling Adjustments for Its Series "Black Monday," "Billions" and "The Chi"
Due to their suspension of production operations, both "Black Monday" and "Billions" will now split their current seasons into two parts.

[04/01/20 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime Sports Documentary Films(R) to Present "Basketball County: In the Water" from Executive Producers Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman
The film explores how one county in Maryland, Durant's hometown, has recently produced more elite basketball players than anywhere else in the world.

[04/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
"American Dad!" Returns to TBS for Its 15th Anniversary on April 13
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Seth MacFarlane's award-winning satirical animated comedy, and on Monday, September 14 the series will air its milestone 300th episode.

[04/01/20 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Prodigy" - Official Trailer - Quibi
Born to be the best. "Prodigy" hosted Megan Rapinoe.







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[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.

[04/25/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Enters Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement to Air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, August 4 while the companion pageant, Miss Teen USA, will air live on Thursday, August 1.

[04/25/24 - 09:29 AM]
The Brenner Brothers Are Back with a Sequel This Holiday Season on Hallmark Channel!
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin reprise their roles in the all-new sequel to "Three Wise Men and a Baby" - the #1 most-watched original movie premiere of 2022.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Two-Night Event "The Great War" Executive Produced by Robin Roberts on May 27
The documentary series is told through dramatic narrative sequences, insightful interviews and contemporary scholarship, and dynamic archival footage.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Clipped" - Official Trailer - Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, Ed O'Neill - FX
The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for the New Documentary Series "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, Premiering Globally May 8
"Hollywood Con Queen" hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films.

[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.