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[12/15/14 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 15
Updates include: Mo McRae joins the cast of TNT's "Murder in the First"; Arielle Kebbel to recur on HBO's "Ballers"; and Patrick Duffy, Marlene Forte and Tony Plana to visit ABC Family's "The Fosters."

[12/15/14 - 10:01 PM]
Winners Announced for Inaugural "American Country Countdown Awards"
Jason Aldean was named Artist of the Year, while hosts Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan scored the most awards of the evening with three each.

[12/15/14 - 07:13 PM]
Jon Gruden Agrees to Extension through ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Deal
Since joining ESPN in May 2009, Gruden has teamed with play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico to help make "MNF" the most-watched series in cable television history.

[12/15/14 - 05:31 PM]
"The Voice" Finalists to Perform Original Songs and Premiere Original Videos on Tonight's Two-Hour Telecast
The artists will also release original videos for their songs.

[12/15/14 - 03:19 PM]
The 31st Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Special Gets a Frozen Makeover!
Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America," will host the reimagined television special inspired by the blockbuster hit's message of uniting family and loved ones.

[12/15/14 - 03:01 PM]
TLC Documents Powerful Journeys of Transformation in All-New Season of "My 600-Lb Life"
The 12-part third season premieres Wednesday, January 7 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/15/14 - 02:14 PM]
"Homeland" and "The Affair" Have Another Great Sunday
Showtime spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/15/14 - 01:32 PM]
"Sons of Anarchy" Rides to Ratings Record at FX
FX spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 9 and the season to date.

[12/15/14 - 01:03 PM]
HBO GO Now Available on Amazon Fire TV
HBO GO will also be available on Fire TV Stick this spring.

[12/15/14 - 12:07 PM]
New "30 for 30" Will Explore 1980 US Olympic Hockey Game Through the Soviet Lens
The film, directed by Jonathan Hock, will take a different look at the "Miracle on Ice."

[12/15/14 - 11:59 AM]
RSVP for an Unforgettable Celebration When "The Kennedy Wedding: Jason and Lauren Get Married" Premieres Monday, December 22nd at 8PM ET/PT Only on E!
In the new one-hour special, the pair share their incredible story, allowing fans to bear witness to key moments from their engagement to the frenetic planning to Lauren's magical walk down the aisle.

[12/15/14 - 11:58 AM]
Gabriel Iglesias Hosts Spike TV's "Funniest Commercials of the Year" - Thursday, January 18 at 10/9c
Iglesias hosts this year's annual special from Las Vegas, which is packed with commercials from around the world, many being shown for the first time on American television.

[12/15/14 - 11:42 AM]
George Lopez to Host "The World Dog Awards," Thursday, January 15 on The CW
Filmed at the aptly named Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, January 10, the event will combine the glamour of a Hollywood awards show with the appreciation for man's best friend.

[12/15/14 - 11:41 AM]
WE tv Developing New Unscripted Series Focused on "The Real Women of Telenovelas"
The show will follow a group of beautiful and fierce Latina actresses and actors working in this hyper-competitive world, which has captivated hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe.

[12/15/14 - 11:40 AM]
Columbia Records to Release Original Music from FOX's New Series "Empire"
First up is "No Apologies," which features the series' Jussie Smollet and Bryshere Gray (a.k.a. Yazz The Greatest).

[12/15/14 - 11:26 AM]
"Looking," Starring Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez and Murray Bartlett, Returns for Second Season Jan. 11, Exclusively on HBO
Also returning as series regulars this season are Lauren Weedman, Russell Tovey and Raúl Castillo.

[12/15/14 - 11:09 AM]
ESPN Anchors Hannah Storm and John Anderson and Olympian John Saber to Host ABC's Live Coverage of the 126th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day
The parade will feature floral floats in the theme of "Inspiring Stories," and will include a float based on the ABC hit reality series, "The Bachelor."

[12/15/14 - 10:36 AM]
Video: MTV Releases Trailer for New Scripted Thriller "Eye Candy" Starring Victoria Justice
The series, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by R.L. Stine, premieres Monday, January 12 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/15/14 - 10:26 AM]
FOX Nixes Second Season of "Gracepoint"
While envisioned as a "limited series," the newcomer like the U.K. original "Broadchurch" could have potentially returned for a second cycle.

[12/15/14 - 10:25 AM]
Ovation TV Acquires US Premiere Rights to "Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno Live!"
In the film, we follow Rossellini's international stage tour from cobblestone piazzas to small and large theaters to outdoor forums, witnessing how she adapts to each location and meets with her amazing fans.

[12/15/14 - 10:15 AM]
Video: Watch the Latest Promo for Season 2 of "Broad City," Premiering January 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
"Broad City" returns for Season 2 on January 14, and it's going to get hot.

[12/15/14 - 10:07 AM]
Complete with Bewildering Births, Bucket Lists, And Bizarre Medical Anomalies, Discovery Life Channel Unveiles January Debut Slate
The network's launch night on Thursday, January 15 will feature the premieres of "Outrageous Births: Tales from the Crib" and "50 Ways to Kill Your Mother."

[12/15/14 - 09:37 AM]
"The People Magazine Awards" Announce Global Superstars Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams to Perform
Stefani and Williams join previously announced performers 5 Seconds of Summer and Maroon 5.

[12/15/14 - 09:07 AM]
Christina Hendricks Joins the Cast of the New Showtime(R) Pilot "Roadies"
She'll portray Shelli, the band's production manager - Bill's (Luke Wilson) ingenious work partner, tough, but privately emotional, married to her job... and scary-good at it.

[12/15/14 - 09:05 AM]
AMC Releases "Better Call Saul" Key Art and New Promo
The series debuts with a two-night premiere event with the pilot airing Sunday, February 8 at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/15/14 - 09:02 AM]
CMT to Count Down Country Artists' Biggest Musical Influences Across All Genres in "All-Time Top 40: Artist's Choice" Marathon Beginning Saturday, December 27 at 9 A.M., ET/PT
A few weeks ago the highly-anticipated No. 1 spot was revealed on HOT 20 as recent CMT "Artists of a Lifetime" recipient, Merle Haggard.

[12/15/14 - 09:00 AM]
CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" to Present Its Final Holiday Broadcast, Friday, Dec. 19
Legendary singer Darlene Love will perform her classic "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on the broadcast, backed as always by Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.

[12/15/14 - 08:46 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Cowboys/Eagles Matchup Continues "Sunday Night Football" Reign for NBC
The Peacock leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49 by a wide margin.

[12/15/14 - 08:24 AM]
"Once Upon a Time" Triples Its Lead-In as Sunday's No. 1 Drama in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/15/14 - 08:15 AM]
"Outlander" Keeps Things Hot This Holiday Season!
This Christmas Day, "Outlander" fans can cuddle up in front of a roaring Scottish hearth, courtesy of Starz' first-ever Yule Log broadcast.

[12/15/14 - 08:13 AM]
MTV2's Hit Series "Guy Code" Returns with Revamped Cast of Rising Stand-Up Stars and Social Media MVPs Starting Wednesday January 14 at 11:30 P.M. ET/PT
Akaash Singh, Byron Bowers, Dave Ebert, Desus & Mero, Fahim Anwar, Julia Kelly, Matt Broussard, Matteo Lane, Monroe Martin, Nina Agdal, Samantha Hoopes and Tim DeLaGhetto are among the new faces.

[12/15/14 - 08:10 AM]
Last Night's Cowboys-Eagles Telecast Posts the Best "Sunday Night Football" Overnight Rating Since Week 1 of the NFL Season
NBC spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/15/14 - 08:06 AM]
Conan O'Brien's YouTube Channel Surpasses 1 Billion Total Views
To celebrate its achievement, Team Coco is premiering its beloved annual "Supercut" exclusively on YouTube.com.

[12/15/14 - 07:33 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Earns Its Highest Rating of Season for Singleheader Coverage
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, December 14.

[12/15/14 - 07:04 AM]
Netflix Announces "Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot" Stand-Up Comedy Special
Shlesinger's sophomore stand-up special and follow-up to her wildly acclaimed "War Paint" will be released on Friday, January 23.

[12/15/14 - 06:30 AM]
"Stevie Wonder: Songs In the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute" to Be Broadcast Monday, Feb. 16 on CBS
The two-hour primetime entertainment special will celebrate the iconic songbook and remarkable legacy of the 25-time Grammy Award winner.

[12/14/14 - 09:07 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: Holiday Specials Put CBS on Top
The Eye's rebroadcasts of "Frosty the Snowman" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" lead the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[12/14/14 - 09:03 AM]
"Saturday Night Live," with Host Martin Freeman, Is the #1 Big 4 Telecast of the Night in Both Metered-Market Households and in Adults 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, December 13.

[12/13/14 - 08:47 AM]
"Constantine" Jumps 25% Week to Week to Capture Its Top 18-49 Rating in Three Weeks
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, December 12.

[12/13/14 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Edges NBC, CBS in Tight Demo Race
The Alphabet's mainstay "Shark Tank" leads the night among adults 18-49.

[12/13/14 - 08:18 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with "Shark Tank" and "20/20" as the Top 2 TV Shows
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, December 12.

[12/12/14 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 12
Updates include: CBS eyes new spin-off of "Criminal Minds"; Simon Kassianides cast in TNT's "Lumen"; and Michaela Watkins to drop by ABC's "The Goldbergs."

[12/12/14 - 02:13 PM]
ESPN's 35th Season of PBA Television Coverage Begins December 14
The 2014-15 schedule will feature seven consecutive events from the PBA World Series of Bowling VI and the return of the PBA League, now in its third year.

[12/12/14 - 02:10 PM]
"Mom" Matches Series-Best Adults 18-49 Rating
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, December 11.

[12/12/14 - 01:52 PM]
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee "Old School/New School" Special Debuts Dec. 16, at 8PM ET/PT on Nick
The special profiles teens around the country who attend cyber, game-focused and real-world learning schools, and are finding out what it takes to be successful.

[12/12/14 - 12:45 PM]
FX Networks Orders Comedy Series Pilot "Atlanta" from Award-Winning Actor and Writer Donald Glover
The project revolves around two cousins on their way up through the Atlanta rap scene whose opposing views on art versus commerce, success and race will make their quest anything but easy.

[12/12/14 - 12:42 PM]
Jennifer Lopez Wants You to Dance Again This New Year's Eve When Her High-Energy Special "Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again" Debuts Dec. 31, Exclusively on HBO
The docu-concert goes behind the scenes of Lopez's first world tour, which visits 65 cities and five continents, travelling 100,000 miles and reaching one million fans, producing 11,250 minutes of music, and requiring 500,000 sequins and 162 wardrobe changes.

[12/12/14 - 11:46 AM]
NBC Sets Debuts for New Dramas "Allegiance," "A.D," and "Odyssey," Event Series "The Slap" and New Comedy "One Big Happy"
Plus: previously announced summer series "The Night Shift" and "Undateable" will now return at midseason.

[12/12/14 - 11:01 AM]
CBS Announces Late Night Team Joining "The Late Late Show with James Corden"
In addition, innovative musician and comedian Reggie Watts will serve as the bandleader.

[12/12/14 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases First-Look Trailer for "Kobe Bryant's Muse"
Compelling and revelatory, this highly personal film captures a side of Kobe Bryant that the public has never seen before.







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[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
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[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
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[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
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[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
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[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
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[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
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[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
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[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.