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[01/17/08 - 04:31 PM]
The Steve Wilkos Show Is Teaming Up with Chart-Topping Band Finger Eleven for Secret Web Concert
The syndicated talk show is teaming up with Wind-up Records' hit band Finger Eleven for a special web-only concert to take place Sunday, January 20th.

[01/17/08 - 04:29 PM]
The CW's "Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious" Offers Young Hopefuls the Chance to Become Part of the Next Big Female Pop Group When the Reality Series Premieres on Monday, February 18
The ten-episode music/reality series "makes dreams come true when young hopefuls land one of three coveted spots to become part of a brand new musical group called 'Girlicious.'"

[01/17/08 - 04:27 PM]
Weddings All Week Long During We TV's "We Go Bridal Week" Premiering February 10-17
The stunt features three all-new original specials as well as the all-new series, "Bulging Brides."

[01/17/08 - 02:31 PM]
VH1 Announces New and Expanded Roles for Creative Team Responsible for Over Five Years of Record-Breaking Programming
Plus: New episodes/seasons are on the way for "The Salt-N-Pepa Show," "Gotti's Way," "Celebrity Fit Club" and more!

[01/17/08 - 01:12 PM]
'NBC's All-American Summer' Showcases NBC's Commitment to Year-Long Original Programming with Pickup of USA Network's Popular Country Music Talent Search 'Nashville Star' and Second Season Premiere of High-Octane Hit 'American Gladiators'
The first four seasons of "Star" have launched the careers of promising artists including Chris Young, Buddy Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Lance Miller and Angela and Zac Hacker.

[01/17/08 - 01:12 PM]
Afi's 10 Top 10, a New Entertainment Special Honoring America's Greatest Animated, Fantasy, Gangster, Sci-Fi, Western, Sports, Mystery, Romantic Comedy, Courtroom Drama and Epic Films, to Be Broadcast in June 2008 on the CBS Television Network
Celebrating film genres that have never been honored before, AFI will create 10 new lists within the format previously designed for a top 100.

[01/17/08 - 01:11 PM]
A Second Season of the Award-Winning Ghost Whisperer Webisodes, "Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side Ii," Will Begin Streaming Friday, JaN. 18 on CBS.com
This new season of webisodes, which continues to explore the underground world as seen through the eyes of an earthbound spirit, will also stream across the CBS Audience Network.

[01/17/08 - 01:10 PM]
Oxygen's "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" Is Most-Watched of the Season in Key Demos and Households
Oxygen spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 15.

[01/17/08 - 11:43 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[01/17/08 - 11:30 AM]
Ruby Dee, Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch, Kate Hudson, Matthew Mcconaughey, Sag President Alan Rosenberg, Denzel Washington, Vanessa Williams and Chandra Wilson Are Scheduled to Present at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
Additional presenters will be announced in the days to come.

[01/17/08 - 11:28 AM]
Burt Reynolds to Present Sag's 44th Life Achievement Award and Denis Leary to Introduce the Filmed Tribute to Charles Durning at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
Past recipients of SAG's Life Achievement Award include Julie Andrews, Shirley Temple Black, James Garner, Karl Malden, Clint Eastwood, Edward Asner, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.

[01/17/08 - 10:37 AM]
Attitude Is Back on the CW with 14 New Finalists Who Hope to Become "America's Next Top Model" When the Tenth Cycle Heads to New York City on Wednesday, February 20
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova joins the panel of judges when the season premiere of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL hits The CW on Wednesday, February 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

[01/17/08 - 10:36 AM]
Showtime Premieres the Next Great American Sketch Comedy Series -- Tracey Ullman's State of the Union March 30th at 10:00 PM ET/PT
The limited series of five half-hour episodes will follow the second season premiere of THE TUDORS in its new time slot at 9:00PM ET/PT.

[01/17/08 - 10:34 AM]
Jason Klarman Named General Manager of Oxygen Media
Under Klarman's leadership Bravo rebranded in 2005, transforming the network's on-air and online look with its now signature talk bubble logo and "Watch What Happens" tagline.

[01/17/08 - 10:33 AM]
Spike TV to Telecast Ham N' Eggs Eating Competition During Halftime of Football's Biggest Game!
Recent MLE events on Spike TV include the "Turkey Bowl," "St. Patrick's Day ChowDown," and "Wedges N' Wings."

[01/17/08 - 10:32 AM]
Cbs, the Recording Academy(R) and Delta Air Lines Partner in a Sweepstakes for a Chance to Attend an In-Flight Concert with Grammy(R) Winner John Legend
"I look forward to performing this unique concert in the skies with my biggest fans," said John Legend. "It's certainly something I've never done before, so if you want to join me for a free ride to the GRAMMY Awards, enter the contest. Let's get lifted!"

[01/16/08 - 03:20 PM]
Jordin Sparks Stays Up Late to Rock the House on "Talkshow with Spike Feresten" Saturday, January 19, on Fox
The "Idol" champ will perform "Tattoo," the first single from her self-titled debut.

[01/16/08 - 02:14 PM]
New U.S. Premiere Season of International Hit Car Show, Top Gear
The show's 10th season - featuring guest stars Simon Cowell, Helen Mirren and Jennifer Saunders - premieres Monday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

[01/16/08 - 11:50 AM]
Bravo Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Fashionista Rachel Zoe
The series will "give viewers a fly on the wall look at how she juggles constant deadlines, fashion shows and celebrity clients."

[01/16/08 - 11:48 AM]
Dave Howe Named President, Sci Fi Channel
"Dave has been an inspired contributor to SCI FI's success since the day he joined the team," said network chief Bonnie Hammer. "The Channel's on a tremendous roll, and the energy, creativity and commitment Dave brings to his new role can only accelerate the momentum."

[01/15/08 - 04:30 PM]
VH1 Scores Again with Record-Breaking Debuts of Sophomore Series 'Rock of Love 2 with Bret Michaels' and 'Scott Baio Is 46 ... and Pregnant'
VH1 spins the numbers for Sunday, January 13.

[01/15/08 - 04:29 PM]
Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications to Form New Joint Venture: 'Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network'
OWN will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.

[01/15/08 - 04:23 PM]
MTV Brings the Street to the Stage with Premiere of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" Thursday, February 7 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
Mario Lopez will host the series while N*Sync's JC Chasez and choreographer Shane Sparks will serve as judges.

[01/15/08 - 03:18 PM]
Hallmark Channel's Original Movie "Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder" Pushes Network to #6 in Weekly Prime Time Ranking
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, January 12.

[01/15/08 - 01:09 PM]
CBS Is the Week's Most Watched Network
CBS spins the numbers for the week of January 7-13.

[01/15/08 - 01:02 PM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of January 7, 2008 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 7-13.

[01/15/08 - 12:59 PM]
NBC Wins Monday Night Paced by 'American Gladiators' and 'Deal Or No Deal'
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, January 14.

[01/15/08 - 12:52 PM]
'American Gladiators,' 'Biggest Loser' and 'Law & Order: Svu' Pace NBC's Week of JaN. 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 7-13.

[01/15/08 - 10:29 AM]
Start Your Engines! NBC Orders Pilot for International Hit Series 'Top Gear' from BBC Worldwide America
"'Top Gear' is a proven international hit which fits perfectly into NBC's line-up of programming with male appeal, including 'Sunday Night Football' and 'American Gladiators,'" said NBC topper Ben Silverman.

[01/15/08 - 10:27 AM]
CMT Crossroads: Maroon 5 and Sara Evans Blend Pop and Country
The episode, which tapes on January 29 in Nashville, will premiere in May on CMT.

[01/15/08 - 10:26 AM]
Bravo Kicks Off Nationwide Casting for New Seasons of "Top Design" and "Shear Genius" Starting This Week
Open calls for designers interested in competing in the interior-design competition series and the high-end hairstyling competition will be held in cities across the country starting this week.

[01/15/08 - 10:25 AM]
So You Think You Can Dance Audition Venues Set for Dallas; Charleston, Sc; Salt Lake City; Washington D.C.; Los Angeles and Milwaukee
This season producers expand the auditions from four cities to six in search of dancers who best represent the rhythm of the nation.

[01/14/08 - 05:01 PM]
Reality Sweethearts Chris Knight and Adrianne Curry Decide If a Baby Will Make Three During the New Season Premiering on Sunday, January 20 at 10:30pm*
VH1.com will sneak peek the episode one week prior to the on-air premiere from Monday, January 14 - Sunday, January 20 and will be home to exclusive video content throughout the season.

[01/14/08 - 05:00 PM]
We TV's "Lingerie Secrets Revealed" Brings Sexy Back on February 6th at 10pm I 9c
Style expert Rachel Zalis helps "10 women with different body types find the perfect, ultra-feminine lingerie to help uncover their inner sex goddess, just in time for Valentine's Day."

[01/14/08 - 04:59 PM]
Grammy(R) Nominated Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Share the Stage for an All-New "CMT Crossroads"
Plant and Krauss were recently nominated for a GRAMMY(R) in the category of "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" for the song "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" from Raising Sand.

[01/14/08 - 02:11 PM]
CBS to Broadcast "Garth Brooks: Live in La!" Live in Concert from Staples Center, Friday, JaN. 25
Selling 85,000 tickets in less than an hour, Brooks is the only artist in STAPLES Center history to sell out five concerts in one hour and play five concerts in two days.

[01/14/08 - 02:10 PM]
Pop Music Superstar Celine Dion Returns to the CBS Television Network with Her First Concert Since Completing Her Five Year Run in Las Vegas, "Celine Dion: That's Just the Woman in Me" to Be Broadcast Friday, FeB. 15
The special, in which Dion performs some of her greatest hits, was taped before a live audience at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on January 12.

[01/14/08 - 02:09 PM]
Part One of "Comanche Moon" Lassoes Up the Largest Audience for Any Network Movie in More Than Two Years
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 13.

[01/14/08 - 02:06 PM]
Spike TV Television Highlights - February 2008
Among the offerings: Spike's "MLE Chowdown: Championship" will start exactly when the Super Bowl half time show begins.

[01/14/08 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Picks Up High-Octane Hit 'American Gladiators' to Continue Competing in Second Season
"Gladiators" is NBC's top new-series premiere since "Heroes" launched in September 2006.

[01/14/08 - 11:59 AM]
Bravo Announces New Series "The Real Housewives of New York City"
As previously reported, the series will premiere Tuesday, March 4 at 11 PM ET/PT before moving to its regular time period on Tuesday, March 11 at 10 PM ET/PT.

[01/14/08 - 11:41 AM]
Fast Facts for Sunday, January 13, 2008 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC spins the numbers for Sunday, January 13.

[01/14/08 - 10:05 AM]
CBS Orders Three New Reality/Alternative Series
The trio of newcomers include "Secret Talents of the Stars," "Game Show in My Head" and "America's Top Dog."

[01/14/08 - 10:04 AM]
FOX Broadcasting Company, 19 Entertainment and Fremantlemedia Announce Sponsors for Seventh Season of "American Idol"
FOX, 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia have re-teamed with Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T as official sponsors of this year's AMERICAN IDOL.

[01/14/08 - 08:47 AM]
The Futon's Second Look: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (FOX)

[01/13/08 - 07:00 PM]
65th Golden Globe Award Winners
On the TV side, AMC's "Mad Men" is named top drama while HBO's "Extras" earns best comedy.

[01/13/08 - 03:16 PM]
Golden Globes Goes Mad for AMC's Mad Men
"It's an amazing experience to have an idea that you can barely put into words and then push through writing it, push five years up a hill to sell it, and then see it blossom into something better than you dreamed," said creator Matthew Weiner.

[01/13/08 - 09:27 AM]
Interview: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Star Richard T. Jones

[01/13/08 - 09:21 AM]
Interview: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Star Summer Glau

[01/13/08 - 08:38 AM]
Interview: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Executive Producers Josh Friedman, James Middleton, John Wirth & David Nutter







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[11/07/24 - 09:15 AM]
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[11/07/24 - 09:01 AM]
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[11/07/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/07/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[11/07/24 - 07:01 AM]
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[11/07/24 - 06:00 AM]
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[11/07/24 - 05:01 AM]
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