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[10/02/09 - 06:14 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 2
Updates include: Chris Lilley to return to HBO; Josh Lawson tapped for "Romantically Challenged"; and FOX's "The Station," CBS's "House Rules" get their cast options extended.

[10/02/09 - 04:13 PM]
Cartoon Network Sets "Batman," "Othersiders" Return Dates
"The Brave and the Bold" will assume the Friday, 7:30/6:30c slot on October 16 while "The Othersiders" is due back on Wednesday, October 7 at 9:30/8:30c.

[10/02/09 - 01:52 PM]
MTV Slates "Psycho Sweet 16," Adds "Styl'D," "Parkour"
"My Super Psycho Sweet 16," a two-hour film based on the reality franchise, will premiere Friday, October 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/02/09 - 11:30 AM]
NBC.com Gives Viewers a Chance to Stream NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' Immediately Following the Broadcast
Fans can stay "up-to-date" with every hilarious moment by streaming the current season's episodes.

[10/02/09 - 11:23 AM]
The CW Enjoys Another Strong Thursday Night
The CW spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/09 - 10:59 AM]
Ugly Betty Kicks Off Its Fourth Season with Transformations Galore and a New Look for Betty in a Two-Hour Premiere, Friday, October 16 on Abc
Said opener moves from its original return date, Friday, October 9.

[10/02/09 - 10:48 AM]
Id Launches Network's First Investigative Newsmagazine, on the Case with Paula Zahn
The 13-part series launches Sunday, October 18 at 10:00/9:00c.

[10/02/09 - 10:07 AM]
Psych Ends with a Bang
The USA original series wraps its summer run on October 16 before returning with new episodes in January.

[10/02/09 - 09:43 AM]
Interview: "'Til Death" Stars Brad Garrett & Joely Fisher

[10/02/09 - 09:38 AM]
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers Capturing Every Half Hour
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/09 - 08:53 AM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season: #5 - Scripted Shows Fare Better on Cable

[10/02/09 - 08:43 AM]
Private Practice Opens Big
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 1.

[10/02/09 - 06:19 AM]
Take Echo Out of the Dollhouse and Bring Her to Life on Your Desktop
"Virtual Echo" is "a new free augmented-reality desktop application built by integrated marketing agency BLITZ using the Adobe Flash Platform."

[10/01/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 1
Updates include: NBC cuts "Day One" to mini-series; ABC Family orders two pilots; and J.J. Abrams lands another project, this time at NBC.

[10/01/09 - 04:28 PM]
5.3 Million Viewers Tune in to See Kimbo Slice-Roy Nelson Fight on 'The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights' on Spike TV
Spike TV spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/09 - 01:22 PM]
Tune-In to Spike TV on Thursday, October 1 at 11:00 PM as 'The Ultimate Spike Girl' Is Crowned
Stacy Keibler hosts the special, the winner of which receives a talent contract to host events around the world for Spike.com.

[10/01/09 - 01:09 PM]
Bravo Announces Three Docu-Series in Development with Network Favorites
"The Real Housewives of New York City's" Bethenny Frankel, "Project Runway's" Christian Siriano and "Top Chef's" Fabio Viviani are among the featured personalities.

[10/01/09 - 12:39 PM]
Building Week-To-Week, America's Next Top Model Sashays to Season Highs in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/09 - 12:38 PM]
CBS and Its New Medical Series "Three Rivers" Partner with Donate Life America
Among the joint marketing initiatives are a "CBS Cares" PSA, digital ads in DMVs throughout the country, the mass distribution of Donate Life awareness bracelets, and social networking outreach.

[10/01/09 - 11:28 AM]
Dancing with the Stars Announces Upcoming Performers for Season 9's Results Shows, Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on Abc
Queen Latifah, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and Michael Bublé will perform in upcoming episodes.

[10/01/09 - 11:27 AM]
Shark Tank Stays Strong in New Time Slot
In just seven weeks, the "Sharks" have invested over $2.9 million dollars.

[10/01/09 - 10:54 AM]
Tune in to the Premiere of BET's New Late Night Talk Show 'The Mo'Nique Show' on Monday, October 5 at 11:00 P.M.*
Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Queen Latifah and R&B group Bel Biv DeVoe are among the initial guests.

[10/01/09 - 10:45 AM]
On Premiere Week, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Draws Its Largest Weekly Audience Since March and Best Adults 18-49 Performance in 3 Months
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/09 - 09:29 AM]
FX Orders Two New Drama Series
"Terriers" and "Lights Out" join recent pickups "Lawman," "The League," "Archer" and "Louie."

[10/01/09 - 09:04 AM]
TLC Statement on "Kate Plus Eight"
Direct filming of the children has been currently suspended, pending further conversations between both parents.

[10/01/09 - 08:51 AM]
ABC's Wednesday Freshman 8-10pm Comedy Block Delivers
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 30.

[10/01/09 - 08:44 AM]
Banner Premiere Week for CBS Late Night
CBS spins the late-night numbers for the week of September 21-25.

[10/01/09 - 08:11 AM]
Dvr Spells Omg Ratings for Cw
The CW further spins the numbers for the week of September 7-13.

[10/01/09 - 07:47 AM]
Top Third Quarter for ESPN Networks - Four Nets Combine for Biggest Audience Ever
ESPN spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2009.

[10/01/09 - 07:44 AM]
Discovering Ardi a Discovery Channel Exclusive, World Premiere Special and Companion Website Documents the Research Behind Breaking News About Human Evolution
Mike Rowe narrates the two-hour special, airing Sunday, October 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/01/09 - 07:38 AM]
Syfy Announces First-Ever Partnership with Hershey, Launching with 31 Days of Halloween, Followed by Second Season of Smash Hit Warehouse 13 in 2010
"31 Days of Halloween" programming includes "Stargate Universe," "Scare Tactics," "Ghost Hunters" and "Destination Truth."

[10/01/09 - 07:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere Provocative Documentary from Academy Award(R) Winner Barry Levinson About the Collision and Collusion Between Politics, Hollywood and the Media
The 90-minute documentary will premiere on SHOWTIME Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:30 PM ET/PT.

[10/01/09 - 12:37 AM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season: #4 - Genre Doesn't Matter Either

[10/01/09 - 12:30 AM]
Interview: "Private Practice" Executive Producer Betsy Beers

[09/30/09 - 06:06 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 30
Updates include: CBS plans "Criminal Minds" spin-off; Reiko Aylesworth joins FX's "Damages"; and Kathy Najimy to guest on "Desperate Housewives."

[09/30/09 - 03:20 PM]
Syfy Rolls Out Unprecedented Plan to Connect with Viewers in Person, on SyfY.com, on Twitter, and Via Facebook
The first digital-social event kicks off Friday, October 2 in support of the highly anticipated series, "Stargate Universe."

[09/30/09 - 12:50 PM]
Oxygen's Hit Series "Snapped" Returns with All New Episodes This Sunday, October 4 at 10pm ET/PT
Originally set for this Thursday, the veteran series will now return on Sunday, October 4.

[09/30/09 - 11:11 AM]
ABC Outdraws NBC and FOX on Tuesday in Total Viewers
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 29.

[09/30/09 - 11:09 AM]
ABC Dominates Premiere Week with Upscale High-Income Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[09/30/09 - 11:02 AM]
ESPN's Monday Night Football: Cable's Biggest Audience of 2009 for 3rd Straight Week
ESPN spins the numbers for Monday, September 28.

[09/30/09 - 10:40 AM]
NBC Joins Dreamworks Animation to Air Two All-New Family-Friendly Holiday Specials Based on Blockbuster Animated Films, 'Monsters VS. Aliens' and 'Madagascar'
The first, "Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space," is set to air on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/30/09 - 10:28 AM]
The Rock Returns to Wwe to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Smackdown on MynetworkTV
The anniversay special airs this Friday, October 2 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/30/09 - 10:04 AM]
CBS Dominates Tuesday for the Second Straight Week
CBS spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 29.

[09/30/09 - 10:01 AM]
Syfy Launches First Phase of Innovative Caprica Marketing Campaign with Screenings at Prestigious Film Festivals in San Diego, Woodstock and Austin
The "Battlestar Galactica" prequel launches Friday, January 22.

[09/30/09 - 09:15 AM]
HGTV Breaks Records for Ratings for Month, Third Quarter and Season
HGTV spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2009.

[09/30/09 - 06:33 AM]
Matt Leblanc Makes Friends of Showtime & BBC in Sitcom Satire
The single-camera comedy revolves around "a British couple whose hit UK show is turned into a dumbed-down American sit-com starring LeBlanc (as himself)."

[09/30/09 - 12:02 AM]
The 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Season: #3 - Time Period Doesn't Matter

[09/30/09 - 12:01 AM]
Interview: "Mercy" Creator Liz Heldens & Star Taylor Schilling

[09/29/09 - 06:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 29
Updates include: TLC orders "BBQ Pit Masters"; Barry Sonnenfeld inks a first-look deal with ABC; and Craig Wright, Mark Burnett team for scripted drama at CBS.

[09/29/09 - 02:41 PM]
3q09 Ranks as Soapnet's Most-Watched Quarter Ever in Total Viewers
SOAPnet spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2009.







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[12/04/24 - 12:45 PM]
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[12/04/24 - 11:21 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 11:03 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 10:00 AM]
Coldplay, SEVENTEEN, Teddy Swims and Tyla to Perform on the 2024 Billboard Music Awards
Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs airs live on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00pm ET/PT on FOX and Amazon's Fire TV Channels, and on-demand on Paramount+, with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com and via BBMAs and Billboard social media channels.

[12/04/24 - 09:15 AM]
Marlon Wayans Set to Guest Star in CBS' "Poppa's House" Alongside Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.
Marlon will play Poppa's brother Melvin, a bit of a ne'er do well who comes to visit the family with a new business idea.

[12/04/24 - 09:10 AM]
"Saturday Night's Main Event" Heading to San Antonio Jan. 25 In Primetime on NBC
The special will be held at Frost Bank Center - home of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs - in San Antonio, Texas.

[12/04/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for Upcoming Original Special "Paris & Nicole: The Encore"
Two decades after exploding onto the scene with their pop-culture-defining reality TV debut, BFFs Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie return to the small screen in an all-new format.

[12/04/24 - 08:31 AM]
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From the creators of "Selling Sunset" and "Selling the OC" comes "Selling the City," a new series following a dynamic group of no-nonsense, kickass agents at Douglas Elliman as they navigate the cutthroat world of luxury real estate in New York City.

[12/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 08:00 AM]
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[12/04/24 - 08:00 AM]
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Parker McCollum will take the stage to perform his biggest hits, with special appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack.

[12/04/24 - 07:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils All New "Squid Game" Merchandise and Brand Collaborations Ahead of Season 2
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