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[05/11/16 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 11 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Jack O'Connell to star in "Godless" at Netflix; Elgin James to spearhead FX's "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off; and Pablo Schreiber signs onto "American Gods" at Starz.

[05/11/16 - 05:32 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 11 - "Powerless," "Trial & Error" Join NBC's Comedy Series Roster
The Peacock previously ordered comedy "The Good Place" and dramas "Taken" and "Emerald City" straight to series.

[05/11/16 - 03:02 PM]
Lifetime Announces Third Installment of "Center Stage" Franchise
"Center Stage: On Pointe" premieres Saturday, June 25 on the cable channel.

[05/11/16 - 02:49 PM]
ABC Announces New Music Series "Greatest Hits," Which Will Feature Hit-Makers of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, Premiering June 30
The six-episode series will feature special solo performances, never-before-seen duets and incredible tributes.

[05/11/16 - 02:04 PM]
"Dear Mama," VH1's First Ever Mother's Day Event Scores 1.5 Million Viewers and Bests Its Time Period by 132% Among Adults 18-49
VH1 spins the numbers for Sunday, May 8.

[05/11/16 - 01:27 PM]
Emmy-Award Winning "Garbage Time with Katie Nolan" Continues to Draw Huge Social Audience
FOX Sports spins the digital numbers for Wednesday, May 4.

[05/11/16 - 01:17 PM]
Morley Safer Retires After 46 Seasons on CBS News' "60 Minutes" and a Career Spanning Seven Decades, Unmatched for Its Impact, Scope and Style
"Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life" will be broadcast this Sunday, May 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

[05/11/16 - 12:45 PM]
CBS Renews This Season's #1 Freshman Comedy "Life in Pieces" for the 2016-2017 Season
The series is this season's #1 new comedy in viewers (10.53m), adults 18-49 (2.7) and adults 25-54 (3.7).

[05/11/16 - 12:00 PM]
ABC Invites Fans to Nashville's Iconic Bluebird Cafe in a Series of Intimate "Nashville: On the Record" Virtual Reality Experiences
Part of its ongoing "On the Record" digital series, ABC shot three "In the Round" musical performances with cast and singer/songwriters from the show.

[05/11/16 - 11:26 AM]
ID Launches New VR Experience "Jailbreak" in Advance of "I (Almost) Got Away with It" Season Premiere
The five-minute virtual reality experience is brought to life through a partnership with ID, Indigo Productions, Digital Cave Media, FogoMotion, and is powered by Discovery VR.

[05/11/16 - 10:42 AM]
2016 NFL MVP Cam Newton Turns Real Kids' Dreams Into Reality in Nickelodeon's New Series, "All in with Cam Newton," Bowing Friday, June 3, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
The 20-episode series, hosted by Newton, pairs kids with unique mentors who lend their expertise in a variety of fields, like gymnastics, animation, basketball and even local city government.

[05/11/16 - 10:27 AM]
Madonna to Honor Prince on the "2016 Billboard Music Awards"
The "2016 Billboard Music Awards" will be hosted by Ludacris and Ciara, and will broadcast live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22.

[05/11/16 - 10:26 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Primetime Specials Return to ABC During the NBA Finals
These special edition episodes will air during primetime every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with game 1, Thursday, June 2.

[05/11/16 - 10:07 AM]
Holiday Sequel "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" Set for 2016 Return
The original cast will return for the sequel: Jennifer Nettles as Avie Lee Parton, Ricky Schroder as Robert Lee Parton, Gerald McRaney as Rev. Jake Owens and Alyvia Alyn Lind as young Dolly Parton.

[05/11/16 - 09:07 AM]
TV One Announces an All-Day "Empire" Binge-a-Thon Leading Into FOX's Season 2 Finale
Look for all 17 episodes of the second season beginning Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. ET.

[05/11/16 - 09:03 AM]
Steven Spielberg to Present John Williams with AFI Life Achievement Award June 9
The televised special, "AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Williams," will air on TNT on Wednesday, June 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/11/16 - 09:02 AM]
Crackle Acquires Popular Science Fiction Anime Franchise "Robotech," Following 30th Anniversary
Beginning May 15, all 85 half-hour episodes of "Robotech," along with the 88 minute feature film, which are both distributed worldwide by global entertainment company Content Media.

[05/11/16 - 09:01 AM]
"Quincy Jones: Burning the Light," The Young Comedian's First HBO Comedy Special, Debuts June 2
Taped at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 4, the exclusive presentation features Jones' take on a variety of topics, including gay marriage, the race card and the challenges of finding true love.

[05/11/16 - 08:49 AM]
Page Six Coming to Your TV This Summer
"Page Six TV" will feature panelists/contributors who will compete each evening to headline "The Page" by breaking exclusive news, advancing a story, and providing irreverent and opinionated insight.

[05/11/16 - 08:48 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demo Honors with NBC
"NCIS" posts week-to-week gains for the Eye among adults 18-49.

[05/11/16 - 08:08 AM]
AMC Releases "Ride with Norman Reedus" Key Art - Series Launches June 12
Each one-hour installment will feature Reedus with a riding companion - notable guests include Peter Fonda, Robert Rodriguez and Balthazar Getty - as they journey to new destinations throughout the United States.

[05/11/16 - 07:51 AM]
All-New Season of "Top Gear" Premieres Monday, May 30, 9/8c on BBC America
Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan, Rory Reid and The Stig are on tap for the new season.

[05/11/16 - 07:47 AM]
Brand New Comedy Series "Ladylike," Starring "Girl Code" Alum Nicole Byer to Premiere Thursday, June 9 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT on MTV
The show will also feature the talents of Megan Gailey, Jade Catta-Preta, Blair Socci, Shannon Coffey, Anna-Lee Wright and Matteo Lane.

[05/11/16 - 07:47 AM]
"Scream" with MTV on Friday the 13th
This Friday the 13th, MTV's unveiling the first 7 minutes of the new season of "Scream."

[05/11/16 - 07:45 AM]
Actors and Award-Winning Crew from "The Kennedys" Miniseries Reunite for "The Kennedys: After Camelot"
As previously announced, the project stars Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Matthew Perry as Ted Kennedy and Alexander Siddig as Aristotle Onassis.

[05/11/16 - 07:31 AM]
CMT's Inaugural "Concert of the Summer" Special to Take Fans Inside and Backstage at This Summer's Biggest Tour, Jason Aldean's Six String Circus Tour
The colossal two-hour music extravaganza premiering this summer features ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean along with superstars Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses, as well as surprise guests as they take the stage at Live Nation's Country LakeShakein Chicago, Illinois.

[05/11/16 - 06:17 AM]
Turner and WME-IMG Announce Arby's, Credit Karma and Buffalo Wild Wings as Official Marketing Partners for ELEAGUE
All three brands have signed on for the inaugural and second season of ELEAGUE, set to launch Tuesday, May 24, across digital platforms with a Friday night showcase on TBS airing May 27 at 10 p.m. ET.

[05/11/16 - 06:04 AM]
Clarkson, Hammond & May Announce the Name of Their Amazon Prime Show
"Thing is," said Jeremy Clarkson, "We'll be travelling the world hosting each episode in a different country, from a giant tent. It's a sort of 'grand tour,' if you like. So we've decided to call it 'The Grand Tour.'"

[05/11/16 - 06:00 AM]
TNT Expands "Animal Kingdom" Premiere to Two Hours as Launch Date Moves to June 14
Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Daniella Alonso and Molly Gordon star in the network's latest original drama.

[05/11/16 - 06:00 AM]
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas to Perform Live on the "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular," Monday, July 4
Lovato and Jonas will perform some of their biggest hits with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart.

[05/10/16 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 10 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: Tom Sizemore to recur on USA's "Shooter"; Florencia Lozano joins the cast of "Narcos" at Netflix; and Dylan Walsh set for arc on the new season of "Longmire."

[05/10/16 - 04:43 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 10 - FOX Gives Series Orders to Six Projects
Dramas "APB," "The Exorcist," "Lethal Weapon" and "Pitch" as well as comedies "Making History" and "The Mick" are all on tap at the network.

[05/10/16 - 02:01 PM]
Summer's Most Sizzling Live Event, "Teen Choice 2016," Returns Sunday, July 31, Live on FOX
For 18 years, the special has presented performances and appearances by some of pop culture's brightest stars.

[05/10/16 - 12:53 PM]
In Celebration of National Police Week, Investigation Discovery Presents the Second Installment of "In The Line of Fire"
Presented by legal analyst Rikki Klieman, the project brings viewers into the heat of the moment to experience the stunning split-second decisions that changed the course of events and tells, first-hand, emotional stories of survival from the police officers themselves.

[05/10/16 - 12:31 PM]
Bigger Is Better in the Second Season of TLC's "My Giant Life"
The second season, premiering Tuesday, June 7, chronicles the challenges these women face, ranging from performing seemingly everyday tasks to being noticed for their extraordinary height.

[05/10/16 - 12:01 PM]
FX Networks Sets Premiere Dates for "The Strain" and "You're the Worst"
Said seasons are on tap for Sunday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 31, respectively.

[05/10/16 - 11:04 AM]
Fairytale Dreams Await in the Series Premiere of "The New Adventures of Peter Pan" on Discovery Family Channel Beginning Sunday, June 5
Featuring first-in-class animation, comedy and adventure, the series transports Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael and the Lost Boys and Girls to wondrous places that often turn out to be far more dangerous than anyone would have ever expected!

[05/10/16 - 10:21 AM]
Michelle Fairley Cast as Margaret Beaufort in "The White Princess" from Starz
Up-and-coming actress, Jodie Comer also joins the cast as Princess Elizabeth of York.

[05/10/16 - 09:42 AM]
"Ms. Matched" Starring Alexa PenaVega Joins Hallmark Channel's June Weddings Celebration
The telefilm was previously slated to premiere on Saturday, May 28.

[05/10/16 - 09:16 AM]
Empowering New Daily Talk Show "T.D. Jakes" Set to Premiere Monday, September 12, 2016
The series will be filmed before a live studio audience in Los Angeles and will air weekdays in afternoon time periods around the country.

[05/10/16 - 09:01 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos as "Blindspot" Rises
The Peacock is once again the network to beat among adults 18-49.

[05/10/16 - 08:35 AM]
"Speak for Yourself": Colin Cowherd and Jason Whitlock Team Up on FS1
The new discussion and opinion-based studio program debuts Monday, June 13.

[05/10/16 - 08:28 AM]
ESPN and Verizon Reach Settlement
ESPN, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. announced today that they have reached a settlement in their lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in April 2015.

[05/10/16 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Sneak Peek of "Comedy Bang! Bang!" Season 5 with New Bandleader "Weird Al" - Premieres Friday, June 3 at 11PM ET/PT
This season Scott and "Weird Al" will be joined by a parade of celebrity guests including Kevin Bacon, Kaley Cuoco, Tony Hale, Joe Jonas, Aubrey Plaza, Kristen Schaal, T- Pain and The Lonely Island.

[05/10/16 - 07:33 AM]
Video: Netflix Releases "Orange Is the New Black" Season Four Trailer
All 13 episodes will launch Friday, June 17 on Netflix.

[05/10/16 - 07:22 AM]
More Than 15.5 Million Watch Nyquist Win 142nd Kentucky Derby on NBC
NBC further spins the numbers for Saturday, May 7.

[05/10/16 - 07:04 AM]
Turner's truTV Announces 2016-17 Programming Slate with 16 New Creator-Driven Series, Pilots, Specials and Renewals
Returning series include "Adam Ruins Everything," "Comedy Knockout," "Fameless," "Hack My Life," "Impractical Jokers," "Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack" and "Those Who Can't."

[05/10/16 - 02:38 AM]
Announcing Drama Series "Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick"
The 10-part anthology series will be written and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and Michael Dinner, with Bryan Cranston both executive producing and appearing in the series.

[05/10/16 - 01:00 AM]
Rome Didn't Fall in a Day - "Barbarians Rising" Premieres on Monday, June 6
History's limited event series will air over four consecutive weeks through Monday, June 27.

[05/09/16 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 9
Updates include: Ricardo Chavira boards Netflix's "Santa Clarita Diet"; John Noble to exit "Elementary" as series regular; and Moshe Kasher, Zach Cregger land potential comedy at Showtime.







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[05/07/24 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Renewed for Season 2
The elusive Banker will invite a new crop of players to compete in the season-long, fully immersive competition.

[05/07/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "The Test" Season 3 Trailer - Prime Video
Step into the heart of cricket's fiercest rivalries with the new season on May 24.

[05/07/24 - 01:30 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland Announces "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood" (w/t), Expanding the Popular Format
The two-part docuseries, produced by Optomen, will explore the gripping feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums in June 2019.

[05/07/24 - 12:15 PM]
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Picked Up to Series at ABC
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, are on board as hosts.

[05/07/24 - 11:13 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie Starring Teri Hatcher and June Movie Slate
Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett will star in "The Killer Inside: The Ruth Finley Story," which tells the true story of an unassuming housewife who becomes the target of a mysterious stalker whom she and the cops fear is the BTK Slayer.

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Premiere Schedule
The summer lineup launches with the network debut of "Tulsa King" Sunday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the season 26 premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday, July 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

[05/07/24 - 11:00 AM]
Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith Feat. Avril Lavigne to Perform at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16.

[05/07/24 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day's 10th Anniversary with Hourlong Star-Studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The star-studded special will look back at the hilarious, inspirational and unforgettable moments of NBC's Red Nose Day programming and the life-changing impact of the campaign's first 10 years.

[05/07/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look of Ariana Madix as Host and Announces Premiere Date for Sixth Season of Hit Cultural Phenomenon "Love Island USA"
The new season will air exclusively on Peacock beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with new episodes six days a week.

[05/07/24 - 09:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Apr. 29: "Baby Reindeer" Holds Strong; "Heeramandi" Breaks Records; Katt Williams and Tom Brady Live Events Bring the Laughs
"Katt Williams: Woke Foke" had viewers nationwide (and beyond) on his side, taking fourth place (4M views), and "The Roast of Tom Brady" took sixth place (2M views).

[05/07/24 - 09:26 AM]
Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.

[05/07/24 - 09:16 AM]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Join TNT Sports NASCAR Broadcast Team
One of the most iconic racecar drivers of all time, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports' exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.

[05/07/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Returns For Season 11 on Thursday, June 13
Additionally, season two of the highly rated international version of the series, "Alone Australia," is set to air on The History Channel for domestic audiences on Thursday, June 20.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Video: FOX Entertainment Celebrates AANHPI Month with #TVForAll
"The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung shares the story of how she uses the resilience her father passed down to her as a way to connect to her heritage.

[05/07/24 - 09:03 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to its NASCAR Broadcast Booth
"I'm honored to be a part of Prime Video's entrance into NASCAR," said Earnhardt Jr. "It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans."