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[12/17/07 - 10:48 PM]
BBC America Puts a New Spin on Dancing with the Stars
The cable channel will rebroadcast the show's second season - featuring Drew Lachey, Jerry Rice, Stacy Keibler, Lisa Rinna among others - beginning Sunday, January 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/17/07 - 05:52 PM]
NBC's 'Biggest Loser' Is Revealed and Awarded $250,000 Grand Prize on Tuesday, December 18 (9-11 P.M. Et) in Exciting Live Season Four Finale
NBC touts this week's season finale of "The Biggest Loser."

[12/17/07 - 04:33 PM]
Sci Fi's 'Tin Man' Is Ad-Supported Cable's Top Entertainment Telecast Among Adults 25-54 in More Than Two Years
Sci Fi spins the live plus seven-day numbers for December 2-4.

[12/17/07 - 02:57 PM]
We TV Continues to Expand Original Programming Slate with Ugliest House on the Block
The six one-hour episodes are scheduled to premiere in January.

[12/17/07 - 02:39 PM]
Game Time Change: CBS Yanks New Episodes
With its first-run cupboards nearly empty, CBS has quietly pulled new episodes of "NCIS," "Criminal Minds" and "CSI: NY" from this week's schedule.

[12/17/07 - 02:37 PM]
Mark Steines of Entertainment Tonight to Host 2008 Miss America Live! Event
The event airs live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

[12/17/07 - 02:36 PM]
CBS's "Survivor: China" Finale and Flight Attendant Todd Herzog Are Sunday's Big Winners
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, December 16.

[12/17/07 - 09:26 AM]
Statement from Jay Leno Regarding the January 2 Return of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
"Now that the talks have broken down and there are no further negotiations scheduled I feel it's my responsibility to get my 100 non-writing staff, which were laid off, back to work," said Leno in a statement.

[12/17/07 - 09:15 AM]
Statement from Conan O'Brien
"[It] is only after a great deal of thought that I have decided to go back on the air on January 2nd," O'Brien says in a statement.

[12/17/07 - 09:02 AM]
NBC Announces February 18 Premiere Date for New Series 'Quarterlife'
NBC's partnership with "quarterlife" will also allow the network to distribute the series on NBC.com.

[12/17/07 - 08:22 AM]
Food Network Re-Signs Rachael Ray to Two-Year Deal
The two-year deal includes a new primetime series, "Rachael's Vacation" launching in January 2008, as well as 60 new episodes per year of popular daytime series "30 Minute Meals."

[12/17/07 - 08:21 AM]
Nickelodeon to Super-Serve Families as Award-Winning Noggin Becomes Its Own 24-Hour Commercial-Free Preschool Network, Beginning Monday, DeC. 31, at 6:00 P.M. (ET)
NOGGIN is also announcing that it will premiere Toot & Puddle, a new 26- episode animated preschool series, based on the best-selling book series by acclaimed children's author and illustrator Holly Hobbie, in fall 2008.

[12/17/07 - 08:20 AM]
The N Becomes 24-Hour Teen TV Network Beginning Monday, DeC. 31, at 6:00 A.M. (ET) with New Schedule and New Shows Coming in 2008
With a brand-new 24-hour schedule for teens, The N will roll out the return of Degrassi (Season Seven) and South of Nowhere (Season Four); three originals and two acquired series in 2008.

[12/14/07 - 10:00 PM]
Light of Doom Is Eliminated from "The Next Great American Band"
FOX details the latest "The Next Great American Band" elimination.

[12/14/07 - 06:29 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 10-14
Updates include: CBS orders 13th edition of "The Amazing Race," the "Last Comic Standing" finalists stay in business with NBC Universal and MyNetworkTV adds "Whacked Out Videos" to its lineup.

[12/14/07 - 02:27 PM]
ABC Unveils Midseason Primetime Schedule
Among the highlights: "Lost" moves to Thursdays, "Cashmere Mafia" to Wednesdays and "Oprah's Big Give" on Sundays.

[12/14/07 - 11:51 AM]
NBC Details Final Wave of 'Earl,' '30 Rock,' 'Scrubs' Episodes
The news comes as the Peacock trims its Thursday comedy block to make room for "The Celebrity Apprentice" on January 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/14/07 - 11:01 AM]
CBS Dominates Thursday with a Night of All Original Programming--Winning Every Half Hour in Viewers and Demos
CBS spins the numbers for Thursday, December 13.

[12/14/07 - 08:05 AM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - January 2008
Plus: starting January 1, Spike TV begins telecasts in Hi-Def where available.

[12/13/07 - 05:49 PM]
'I'M Just Getting Started (Again)!' a Half-Century After His First Golden Globe Nomination Legendary Actor Ernest Borgnine Is Nominated Again at 90
Fifty one years after receiving his lone Golden Globe nomination for "Marty," Hollywood legend Ernest Borgnine is at it again.

[12/13/07 - 05:47 PM]
BBC America Scores Three Golden Globe Nominations
"BBC AMERICA's three Golden Globe nominations are a testament to the quality and creativity of television coming out of the UK," said Garth Ancier, President, BBC Worldwide America.

[12/13/07 - 05:45 PM]
AMC Nominated for Two Golden Globes for First Ever Original Dramatic Series "Mad Men"
"[This honor] is a great acknowledgement of the network's dedication to create quality original programming that can stand side by side with our network's extensive library of the best films of all time," said AMC's Charlie Collier.

[12/13/07 - 02:56 PM]
Premieres of "Welcome to the Captain" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" Move to Monday, FeB. 4
The change is the result of the State of the Union Address being scheduled for Monday, January 28.

[12/13/07 - 02:55 PM]
'Wildfire' Races Into Its Fourth Season on ABC Family with All New Episodes Starting Monday, January 21
The new season will air for eight weeks before taking a mid-season break to make room for the new reality series "America's Prom Queen."

[12/13/07 - 02:50 PM]
Bravo Introduces Host, Mentor & Judges Leading the Way on "Step It Up & Dance"
Elizabeth Berkley, Jerry Mitchell, Vincent Paterson and Nancy O'Meara also sign onto the series, "where contestants will learn what it takes to make it big in the cutthroat dance industry."

[12/13/07 - 02:49 PM]
Life of Ryan Featuring Ryan Sheckler Returns for a Second Season on MTV Tuesday, January 8 at 10:00 P.M.
The premiere episode of the second season will be offered for free download beginning January 2.

[12/13/07 - 02:48 PM]
You Have Questions? Spike TV Now Has More 'Manswers'
The series finished its first season with an average audience of 1.1 million viewers and ranked #2 with men 25-34 and #3 with men 18-34.

[12/13/07 - 02:45 PM]
NBC Announces the Newest Warriors to Battle on 'American Gladiators'
Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali are the hosts of the series, which premieres Sunday, January 6.

[12/13/07 - 02:43 PM]
NBC Universal Television Earns Nine Golden Globe Nominations as Universal Media Studios Nets Seven Nods and NBC Receives Six
The winners will be announced on NBC's exclusive live broadcast of "The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards" on January 13, 2008 (8-11 p.m. ET).

[12/13/07 - 02:41 PM]
NBC's Hit Weight Loss Series 'The Biggest Loser' Announces Season 5 Contestants, with Couples Competing for the First Time Ever in the History of the Show
Alison Sweeney, Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels are all set to return for the show's fifth season.

[12/13/07 - 02:37 PM]
Disney-ABC Television Group Receives 11 Golden Globe Award Nominations
All 11 nominations are for programming on ABC, the most for any broadcast network, with ABC Studios-produced series contributing seven of the 11 nominations.

[12/13/07 - 12:47 PM]
FOX Reality Channel Dares to Bare All with the New Original Competitive Reality Series "Battle of the Bods" Premiering January 2008
Season one will also include a special "Reality Star" episode featuring men and women from shows like "Beauty and the Geek" and "The Bachelor."

[12/13/07 - 08:14 AM]
MTV's Fan Favorite Duo "Rob & Big" Returns for Season 3 Premiering Tuesday, January 8th at 10:30pm ET/PT
The new season will join MTV's Tuesday night line-up on January 8 alongside "Life of Ryan" at 10:00/9:00c.

[12/13/07 - 08:12 AM]
Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Ll Cool J and Justin Timberlake Star in 'Edison Force,' Premiering Sunday, December 23 at 9 PM on Spike TV
This U.S. broadcast premiere is slated under the "Spike Guy Movies" umbrella that will air throughout 2008.

[12/13/07 - 08:11 AM]
Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis and Lifehouse to Perform on "New Year's Eve Live" Monday, December 31, on FOX
Additionally, the show will feature the exclusive U.S. TV premiere of Mariah Carey's concert performance of "Shake It Off" from her recently released DVD "The Adventures of Mimi."

[12/13/07 - 08:10 AM]
The Powerful Finale of BET's 'Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is' Premieres as the #1 Series Telecast in Network History
BET spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 11.

[12/13/07 - 05:30 AM]
Hollywood Foreign Press Association 2008 Golden Globe Awards for the Year Ended December 31, 2007 Nominations Release Nominations Press Release
HBO leads all networks with 18 nominations while FX's "Damages" tops all series with four nods.

[12/12/07 - 11:55 PM]
The Futon's First Look - "Supernatural: A Very Supernatural Christmas" (The CW)

[12/12/07 - 10:06 PM]
2008 Writers Guild Awards Television & Radio Nominees Announced
The 60th annual ceremony will be held on February 9 in Los Angeles and New York.

[12/12/07 - 09:52 PM]
FOX to Hold First-Run 'Bones' for 'Amsterdam'
The show's next new episode - "The Baby in the Bough" - apparently won't air until Friday, February 22 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/12/07 - 09:11 PM]
It's Music and a Countdown to Midnight as MTV Rings in the New Year with "Tila Tequila's New Years Eve Masquerade 2008"
The special features appearances by Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Perez Hilton, Fabolous, Paramore, Good Charlotte, Wyclef, Boys Like Girls, Flo Rida and Cobra Starship.

[12/12/07 - 03:51 PM]
'The Hills' Phenomenon Continues On-Air and Online
MTV spins the numbers for Monday, December 10.

[12/12/07 - 03:21 PM]
'Deal Or No Deal' to Launch NBC's New Year
Four of the first seven days of the new year will open with the series - Wednesday, January 2; Thursday, January 3; Sunday, January 6; and Monday, January 7.

[12/12/07 - 02:17 PM]
MTV Networks and Aol to Deliver Expansive Library of MTVn Entertainment Content Through Aol Video
Beginning later this week, audiences will be able to view short-form video from Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, CMT, Logo, The N, Spike TV, MTV2, AtomFilms and GameTrailers.

[12/12/07 - 02:15 PM]
Lifetime Television Claims #1 Spot for Year in Total Day Among W18-49 and W25-54 Versus All Basic Cable Networks
Lifetime spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/12/07 - 02:14 PM]
Spike TV and GametrailerS.com to Launch 'Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley' - the Ultimate Hi-Definition Show for Gamers - On-Air and Online
This weekly magazine-style show for gamers will be available in high- definition on-air and online beginning Friday, January 25, 2008.

[12/12/07 - 02:13 PM]
VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of the 90s' Grunges Up as Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Takes the #1 Spot
VH1's "100 Greatest Songs Of The '90s" premieres Monday-Friday, December 17 - 21 at 10 PM each night.

[12/12/07 - 12:44 PM]
Adult Swim to Wrap 2007 with the Highest Young Adult Delivery in the History of Cable
Cartoon Network's Adult Swim spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/12/07 - 12:30 PM]
Idol Gives Back Returns Wednesday, April 9, on Fox
In 2007, the event raised $75 million for various U.S. charities that deliver support to underprivileged children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country.

[12/12/07 - 11:56 AM]
John Rich Gives Celebs a Crash Course in Country for a Chance at Crossover Success in the New CMT Series "Gone Country" Premiering Friday, January 25
Among those set to compete: Bobby Brown, Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider, Diana DeGarmo, Julio Iglesias Jr, Maureen McCormick and Sisqó.







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[12/03/24 - 11:00 AM]
TLC Announces New Series "Baylen Out Loud"
The new series features Baylen Dupree, a vibrant and resilient 22-year-old with Tourette Syndrome.

[12/03/24 - 10:03 AM]
Video: BritBox Reveals Trailer and First Look for "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story," Starring Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, and Bessie Carter
The series, which stars Lucy Boynton as ambitious, brave and steadfast Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, will premiere with two episodes on February 17.

[12/03/24 - 10:01 AM]
"The Recruit" Season 2 - Date Announcement & First Look Debut
Netflix's action packed espionage series starring Noah Centineo returns for its second season on January 30.

[12/03/24 - 09:10 AM]
Max Sets January 16 Premiere Date for New Animated Original Series "Mermicorno: Starfall"
The series invites audiences into a dazzling underwater world where a team of Mermicornos (enchanting mermaid-unicorns) embark on exciting, hilarious and stylish adventures to save the ocean from the evil Ika Inkblot.

[12/03/24 - 09:06 AM]
Peacock's Fan-Favorite Drama Series "Bel-Air" Renewed for Fourth and Final Season
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, "Bel-Air" reimagines the iconic culture-defining '90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

[12/03/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Big Boys" - Official Trailer - Hulu
A comedy about two mismatched boys who strike up an unlikely friendship when they're thrown together at university. They'll explore, experiment, and try to discover themselves, whilst also helping one another along the way.

[12/03/24 - 08:44 AM]
Sean Hannity to Host New Long-Form Interview Show "Sean" on FOX Nation
Episode one kicks off with iconic actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone alongside his wife, entrepreneur, and model Jennifer Flavin Stallone.

[12/03/24 - 08:01 AM]
Crime Drama "The Gold" Is Coming to "Masterpiece" on PBS
A second season, which delves into the decades-long aftermath of the historic crime, will also air on "Masterpiece."

[12/03/24 - 07:34 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Stunning Docuseries "The Secret Lives of Animals"
Hailing from the acclaimed BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series will debut globally on December 18 on Apple TV+.

[12/03/24 - 07:13 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Season Two of Psychological Thriller "Surface" Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
The eight-episode second season premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, February 21, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 11.

[12/03/24 - 07:01 AM]
"Smile 2" Possesses Paramount+ - Critically Acclaimed Second Installment of the Box Office Hit Horror Franchise Is Available to Stream Now Exclusively on Paramount+
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events.

[12/03/24 - 07:00 AM]
Sky and Starz Darkly Comic Thriller "Sweetpea" to Return for a Second Killer Season
Season 2 will see Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.

[12/03/24 - 06:31 AM]
Philomena Cunk Returns for a One-Hour Special, "Cunk on Life," Where She Will Try to Answer the Age Old Question "What's The Point of It All?"
Netflix will stream it globally outside of the UK and Ireland starting January 2.

[12/03/24 - 06:00 AM]
"Family Guy" Returns to Adult Swim's Primetime Lineup in 2025 with Episodes Airing Every Weekday at 10PM ET/PT
To mark the return of "Family Guy," Adult Swim will also host a three-day marathon of episodes every evening from 7pm to 5am ET/PT beginning Wednesday, January 1.

[12/03/24 - 04:01 AM]
Liza Minnelli's Highly Anticipated Memoir Optioned for Television Adaptation by Magnolia Hill Productions and Warner Bros. Television
The project is the result of over 15 years of deeply personal recorded conversations between Minnelli and her long-term creative partner Michael Feinstein, a Grammy and Emmy nominee, Tony Award recipient, and the world's leading authority on the Great American Songbook.