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[02/08/15 - 09:20 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Wins Demo Crown with "Dateline Saturday Night Mystery"
CBS then is the most-watched network thanks to a new "48 Hours."

[02/08/15 - 08:51 AM]
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" Sets a Series High in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, February 7.

[02/07/15 - 08:50 AM]
"Constantine" Equals the Prior Week's Rating in Adults 18-49 and Grows Week to Week by 14% in Men 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, February 6.

[02/07/15 - 08:37 AM]
ABC Is #1 on Friday for 5th Straight Week - "Shark Tank" Leads
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, February 6.

[02/07/15 - 08:36 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Edges CBS in Tight Demo Race
"Shark Tank" leads the night in adults 18-49 while "Blue Bloods" is the evening's most-watched program.

[02/06/15 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 6
Updates include: NBC eyes "Law & Order" revival as limited series; Colin Hanks to lead "Life in Pieces" at CBS; and Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon both bound for HBO's "Divorce."

[02/06/15 - 01:33 PM]
Tegan and Sara Reteam with Comedy-Music Trio The Lonely Island for Oscars(R) Performance of "Everything Is Awesome"
"Tegan and Sara and The Lonely Island?... Everything Is Awesome, indeed. This is certainly an 'Only on the Oscars' moment," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/06/15 - 01:28 PM]
A&E Revives Former CBS Drama "Unforgettable" with Fourth Season
Both Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh are expected to return for 13 new episodes later this year.

[02/06/15 - 12:45 PM]
Syfy Searches for Ghosts Down Under in New Acquired Series "Haunting: Australia," Premiering Tuesday, March 24 at 10PM
The eight-part unscripted series features six of the best ghost hunters in the world.

[02/06/15 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Picks Up Reimagined "BattleBots" Series from Whalerock Industries and Ed Roski and Greg Munson
The six episode series is anticipated to air this summer.

[02/06/15 - 11:28 AM]
Lifetime's Limited Series "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles" Starring Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Nominee Christina Ricci Premieres April 5
Clea DuVall, Jonathan Banks, John Heard, Cole Hauser and Jessy Schram also star in the eight-part series.

[02/06/15 - 10:44 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere the Highly-Anticipated Second Season of Psychological Thriller "Penny Dreadful" on a New Date
The show's sophomore run will now kick off on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/06/15 - 10:36 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominees Cotillard, Cumberbatch, Streep, Winfrey and Witherspoon to Present at 87th Oscars(R)
he Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

[02/06/15 - 10:30 AM]
Kary McHoul Joins ABC Family as Senior Vice President, Programming & Development Unscripted
Most recently, Kary served as a consultant for new media pioneers the Fine Brothers, who are best known for their successful series "React."

[02/06/15 - 10:12 AM]
Video: WGN America Unveils Heart-Stopping New Teaser Trailer for "Salem" Season Two
Currently in production in Shreveport, LA on its 13-episode sophomore run, "Salem" season two premieres Sunday, April 5 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/06/15 - 10:00 AM]
"Parks and Recreation" Cast to Celebrate Series Finale on "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
The telecast, set for 12:35 a.m. the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 24, will feature Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and executive producer Michael Schur.

[02/06/15 - 09:29 AM]
The Bling Is Back with a New Season of TLC's "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding"
Season four kicks off on Thursday, February 26 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[02/06/15 - 09:29 AM]
"Vice Special Report: Killing Cancer," Debuts Feb. 27, Exclusively on HBO
The exclusive in-depth special debuts one week before the Emmy(R)-winning series kicks off its third season March 6.

[02/06/15 - 08:58 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC's Dramas Hold Off the Demo Competition
The Alphabet's trio trumps NBC's new "The Blacklist"-powered Thursday lineup.

[02/06/15 - 08:31 AM]
ABC Wins the First 2 Thursdays of the February Sweep for the First Time in 7 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 5.

[02/06/15 - 08:27 AM]
"CitizenFour," The Acclaimed, Oscar(R)-Nominated Documentary About Edward Snowden, Debuts Feb. 23 on HBO
With unprecedented access, this gripping behind-the-scenes chronicle follows Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald's remarkable encounters with Edward Snowden in a Hong Kong hotel room.

[02/06/15 - 08:16 AM]
"Blacklist" Is the Night's #1 Drama in Total Viewers - First Time NBC Has Most-Watched Drama on a Thursday Since "ER" Finale
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 5.

[02/06/15 - 07:58 AM]
Nick Jonas Takes Over MTV with "100 Things About Nick Jonas" Saturday, February 7 Beginning at 11:00 A.M. ET/PT
Throughout the day fans will learn 100 fun facts about Nick from his favorite music and deepest confessions, to what his most ticklish spot is and creepy encounters with a fan's mom in his dressing room.

[02/06/15 - 07:05 AM]
"Oscars(R) Opening Ceremony: Live from the Red Carpet" Airs Oscar Sunday, February 22, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC
Robin Roberts Lara Spencer, and Michael Strahan will host said coverage, which will also feature Jess Cagle and Joe Zee.

[02/06/15 - 07:00 AM]
E! Launches New Multiplatform Content Franchise - "E! Style Collective" - As Awards Season Kicks Into High Gear
"E! Style Collective" is a new socially charged platform that brings together a dynamic panel of core influencers who will narrate and comment on current beauty, fashion and lifestyle trends.

[02/06/15 - 06:16 AM]
The Biggest Stars Join Music's Biggest Night(R) as Presenters Line Up for "The 57th Annual Grammy Awards(R)," Sunday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Among those on tap: Dierks Bentley, James Corden, Jamie Foxx, Barry Gibb, Dave Grohl, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Jonas, Anna Kendrick, Shia LaBeouf Katharine McPhee and Gwyneth Paltrow.

[02/05/15 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 5
Updates include: Courtney B. Vance to play Johnnie Cochran in FX's "American Crime Story"; Chris Klein among trio cast in NBC's "How We Live"; and Damon Wayans, Jr. to depart FOX's "New Girl."

[02/05/15 - 07:23 PM]
Rece Davis Signs Multi-Year Agreement with ESPN, Named New Host of "College GameDay"
Davis will relinquish his role in the Thursday night ESPN College Football Primetime booth but call select bowl games and retain his weekly play-by-play duties for college basketball.

[02/05/15 - 03:05 PM]
Bill Belichick, Head Coach of the Super Bowl XLIX Champion New England Patriots, To Visit CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," Wednesday, Feb. 11
This will be Belichick's first talk show interview since the Patriots' Super Bowl win.

[02/05/15 - 03:00 PM]
CBS Releases Storylines for "The Mentalist," "Two and a Half Men" Series Finales
Look for the series to sign off on Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19, respectively (SPOILERS!).

[02/05/15 - 01:01 PM]
Amber, Catelynn, Farrah and Maci Return for "Teen Mom OG" Premiering Monday, March 23 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"Teen Mom OG" will break the fourth wall, pulling back the curtain to reveal their relationships with the producers and crew, the challenges of raising children on camera, and how life in the public eye has shaped them as parents and people.

[02/05/15 - 12:10 PM]
"Countdown to the Oscars(R): 15 Movies That Changed American Cinema"
Anchored by Robin Roberts, the one-hour special airs Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00/9:00c on ABC.

[02/05/15 - 11:55 AM]
For the Week of Jan. 26-30, Encores of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Top "Late Show" First-Runs and Mostly Original "Kimmels" in 18-49
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 26-30.

[02/05/15 - 11:45 AM]
More Surprises, Celebrity Guests, and Bridal Bliss on Season 13 of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress"
Kathy Griffin is featured in the season opener, airing Friday, March 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/05/15 - 11:16 AM]
With 5.5 Million Views, the "I Am the Locker Room Guy" Is The Channel's 3rd-Most-Watched "Kimmel" Clip of the Season
ABC spins the digital numbers for the season to date.

[02/05/15 - 10:50 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's "Unlikely Animal Friends" Returns with the Internet's Most Viral Creature Couples
Look for the first of six new episodes beginning Friday, February 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/05/15 - 10:46 AM]
NBC Renews Dramas "The Blacklist," "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D.," "Law & Order: SVU" and "Grimm" for 2015-16 Season
For the 2014-15 season to date, NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics.

[02/05/15 - 10:44 AM]
2015 ESPN Sport Science Newton Awards to Air February 15 on ESPN2
At this year's ESPN Sport Science Newton Awards, the New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. took home a trophy for "Best Catch" for his stunning one-handed touchdown against the Cowboys this season.

[02/05/15 - 10:17 AM]
Jack Black to Perform at the Oscars(R)
"Jack Black is a complete original comic voice and we're beyond thrilled that he has agreed to join the Oscars show in a very special sequence," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

[02/05/15 - 10:01 AM]
Only on Netflix: "The Get Down," An All-New Music-Driven Drama Series from Baz Luhrmann Set in New York City in the 70s
The one-hour, 13-episode drama from Sony Pictures Television will focus on 1970s New York City - broken down and beaten up, violent, cash strapped - dying.

[02/05/15 - 10:01 AM]
Disney XD's "Lab Rats" to Begin Fourth Season with New Story Location and New Title on Wednesday, March 18
The fourth season will also include a special guest appearance by Leo Howard (of Disney XD's "Kickin' It") and a crossover episode with the superhero comedy series "Mighty Med."

[02/05/15 - 09:36 AM]
"Super" Premier League Viewership on NBC Last Weekend
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1.

[02/05/15 - 09:35 AM]
Lies, Spies and Masters of Disguise: American Heroes Channel's "Codes and Conspiracies" Returns for Second Season
New episodes kick off Monday, February 16 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[02/05/15 - 09:18 AM]
espnW Signs Julie Foudy to Multiyear Contract, Strengthening Roster of Distinctive Voices
Foudy will now have a much more prominent role for espnW, serving as the brand's primary representative at major sporting events including the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, future Olympic Games, the Special Olympics and NCAA Championships.

[02/05/15 - 08:56 AM]
"Chicago P.D." Matches Its Highest Rating and Delivers Its Biggest Overall Audience Since November 12
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 4.

[02/05/15 - 08:34 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Empire" Hits Another Series High for FOX
The network's breakout hit grows another 7% from last week among adults 18-49.

[02/05/15 - 08:33 AM]
"Fresh Off the Boat" Opens as the Season's No. 2 New Comedy in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, February 4.

[02/05/15 - 07:32 AM]
With a 2-Month High, ABC Is the Week's No. 1 Network in Late-Night
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of January 26-30.

[02/05/15 - 07:31 AM]
USA Network Orders Six Additional Episodes for Third Season of Hit Comedic Reality Series, "Chrisley Knows Best"
Look for the expanded 18-episode season this summer on the cable channel.

[02/05/15 - 07:21 AM]
ESPN Announces May 2015 "Sunday Night Baseball" Schedule
Every "Sunday Night Baseball" telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET and is available on ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and via WatchESPN.







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[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.

[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."

[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.

[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.

[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.

[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.

[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.

[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."

[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.

[04/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
Season two of the original series premieres May 9 on Max.

[04/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
Stephen Colbert Is Taking His Show on the Road!
Announced during last night's episode of "The Late Show," Colbert revealed the show would broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater during the week of this year's Democratic National Convention.

[04/18/24 - 08:41 AM]
NBA TV's 2024 NBA Playoffs Coverage to Tip Off with Orlando Magic Visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, First Round Game 2, on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. ET
The network's back-to-back nights of coverage will continue Tuesday, April 23, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard hosting the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton, Game 2, at 8:30 p.m.