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[08/10/13 - 09:08 AM]
Turner Sports' Coverage of the 2013 PGA Championship Continues to Deliver Significant Growth Across Platforms
TNT spins the numbers for Friday, August 9.

[08/10/13 - 08:42 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: Local NFL Preseason Coverage Boosts Networks
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC all see significant week-to-week gains.

[08/10/13 - 08:35 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Is #1 in Its Slot in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, Total Viewers and Other Key Measures
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, August 9.

[08/09/13 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 9
Updates include: Juliette Lewis to visit FOX's "Wayard Pines"; Rebecca Mader to guest on "Drop Dead Diva"; and Fox Television Studios in talks to produce NBC's "Hillary" mini-series.

[08/09/13 - 03:13 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars," "Shark Week" Top Charts
Plus: numbers for E!'s "Vanessa & Ashley: Inner Circle," Lifetime's "Supermarket Superstar" and TLC's "Wedding Island."

[08/09/13 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Sports 1 Loads Bases with Former MLB Outfielder Gabe Kapler
"I'm ecstatic to join the already brilliant FOX Sports 1 team," Kapler said. "The collection of talent assembled is second-to-none."

[08/09/13 - 12:20 PM]
Nickelodeon Announces Winners for First-Ever "SpongeBob SquarePants" Global Short Film Competition
Winners from each category will be awarded a $2,500 cash prize and a trip for four people to a screening of the winning films at the first-ever SpongeBob Fan Shellabration.

[08/09/13 - 12:12 PM]
"CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" Comes to Life with Instagram
Instagram photos from fans will be incorporated on-air during the special.

[08/09/13 - 12:04 PM]
FOX Sports 1 Shines Lights on Best High School Football Teams in the Country Live This Fall
The seven-episode series showcases the nation's best high school football teams as they battle their fiercest foes.

[08/09/13 - 10:36 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases Official Trailer for the Highly-Anticipated Third Season of Its Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-Winning Series "Homeland"
The series returns Sunday, September 29 at 9:00/8:00c on the pay channel.

[08/09/13 - 10:30 AM]
IMSA and FOX Sports Announce Five-Year Multi-Media Rights Deal
The agreement also includes coverage of IMSA's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge for five years.

[08/09/13 - 09:05 AM]
ABC to Air "Toy Story of Terror!" on Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise their roles as Woody and Buzz on the half-hour special.

[08/09/13 - 08:43 AM]
"Hollywood Game Night" Wins Its Slot for All Five Telecasts to Date in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, August 8.

[08/09/13 - 08:34 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Second Straight Thursday
NFL pre-season preemptions boost all the major broadcast networks last night.

[08/09/13 - 07:48 AM]
2013 PGA Championship Opening Round Delivers Significant Growth Across Platforms
TNT spins the numbers for Thursday, August 8.

[08/09/13 - 07:00 AM]
Team Spirit Is Back in Session with the Return of TLC's "Cheer Perfection"
The series returns to the cable channel on Wednesday, August 28 at 9:30/8:30c.

[08/08/13 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 8
Updates include: Emily Fox to bring "Dorothy" to CBS; Steven Culp to recur on NBC's "Revolution"; and Katherine Heigl plots her return to the small screen.

[08/08/13 - 10:00 PM]
First Champion of "The Winner Is" Crowned
The champion for the inaugural season took home a grand prize of $1 million.

[08/08/13 - 04:53 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Shark Week" Again Top Demos, "Royal Pains" Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for Spike TV's "Fight Master: Bellator MMA," NBC Sports Network's "Shark Hunters" and ABC Family's "Spell-Mageddon."

[08/08/13 - 03:31 PM]
"Dead Letters" Moves to Saturday, October 5 on Hallmark Channel
The backdoor pilot, from Martha Williamson, was previously slated to air on Saturday, October 12.

[08/08/13 - 03:01 PM]
"Sharknado 2: The Second One" Hits Land July 2014
Said moniker was decided after reviewing more than 5,000 Twitter submissions.

[08/08/13 - 02:48 PM]
Discovery Channel Delivers Highest Rated Shark Week Wednesday Night in Its 26 Year History
Discovery spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 7.

[08/08/13 - 02:46 PM]
ABC News' Barbara Walters and Brian Ross Investigate the Mystery of a Baby Stolen Almost 50 Years Ago
"Stolen at Birth: A 20/20 Investigation" will air on ABC in the fall.

[08/08/13 - 02:34 PM]
Actress Amber Tamblyn to Recur in a Guest Role on "Two and a Half Men" This Fall
She will play Jenny, Charlie Harper's illegitimate daughter who moves to Los Angeles to pursue acting and to connect with what's left of her family.

[08/08/13 - 12:11 PM]
"Glickman," Illuminating the Life and Legacy of the Man Who Pioneered Modern Sports Reporting, Debuts Aug. 26, Exclusively on HBO
Marv Albert, Bob Costas, Bill Bradley, Jim Brown, Frank Gifford, Larry King and Jerry Stiller are among those interviewed.

[08/08/13 - 12:06 PM]
The Hub Network's Pup-ular "Dog Days of Summer" Programming Event Returns August 12
To kick off the tail-wagging celebration, the Hub Network will present a week of family-favorite, dog-themed prime-time movies.

[08/08/13 - 12:04 PM]
DisneyChannel.com Launches New Short Form Video Series "The Coppertop Flop Show"
The series features rising star Calum Worthy and his "unique and creative take on the world."

[08/08/13 - 11:50 AM]
BET Networks Presents Its Fall 2013 TV Preview Lineup
Highlights include the return of "Real Husbands of Hollywood" on Tuesday, October 15 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/08/13 - 11:13 AM]
Tobias Menzies Cast in Starz & Sony Pictures TV's Anticipated New Original Series "Outlander"
He'll play the roles of both Frank Randall and Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall.

[08/08/13 - 11:01 AM]
Demi Lovato to Perform "Made in the USA" on "Teen Choice 2013" Airing Live Sunday, August 11, on FOX
Fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day per category for their favorite nominees at www.teenchoiceawards.com.

[08/08/13 - 10:47 AM]
GSN Renews Hit Original Series "The American Bible Challenge" for Third Season
The network has ordered nine episodes for season three, which is slated to air in 2014.

[08/08/13 - 10:37 AM]
"The Tonight Show," "Late Night" Once Again Dominate ABC, CBS Timeslot Competition for Week of July 29-Aug. 2
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of July 29-August 2.

[08/08/13 - 10:13 AM]
Your Favorite Crazy-Competing Contestants Are Back! "Total Drama All-Stars" Premieres Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
This season promises to be the toughest ever with spine-tingling twists, explosive challenges and bust-a-gut laughs.

[08/08/13 - 09:57 AM]
ESPN2 Presents SportsCenter Special: NFL Face to Face with Hannah Storm
Vernon Davis, Clay Matthews, J.J. Watt and Russell Wilson are featured on the special, airing this Monday, August 12 at 7:00/6:00c.

[08/08/13 - 09:46 AM]
Hit Series "Drugs, Inc." Teams Up with The Partnership at Drugfree.org for Second Year
Season four of the sreies premieres this Sunday, August 11 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/08/13 - 09:01 AM]
Backstreet Boys to Perform on NBC's "America's Got Talent" on Aug. 14 Live Results Show
They'll perform the title track and first single from their eighth full-length studio album, "In a World Like This."

[08/08/13 - 09:01 AM]
Super Saturday Hoops Comes to FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports 1 will carry a doubleheader on Saturday, February 1, featuring Marquette vs. St. John's (12:30 PM ET) and Michigan State vs. Georgetown (3:00 PM).

[08/08/13 - 08:38 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Generated a Three-Week High for a Wednesday Edition of the Show in 18-49 Rating
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, August 7.

[08/08/13 - 08:31 AM]
The All-New Celebrity Cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Will Be Revealed Live, Wednesday, September 4 Exclusively on "Good Morning America"
The competition begins with 12 new celebrities who will brave the dance floor for their very first time.

[08/08/13 - 08:25 AM]
"Community" Matriculates to Comedy Central(R) This Fall
The cable television premiere of "Community" kicks off with a special 10-episode block of fan-favorite episodes on September 15.

[08/08/13 - 08:23 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops FOX in Tight Demo Race
The Peacock's "America's Got Talent" is up almost double-digits from last week in adults 18-49.

[08/08/13 - 08:13 AM]
"RGIII: The Will to Win" to Air August 27 on ESPN
The one-hour documentary-style film focuses on Griffin's journey to return to the field for the 2013 NFL season.

[08/08/13 - 08:05 AM]
Syfy's "Haven" Welcomes Emma Lahana and Christian Camargo as Recurring Guest Stars
Both actors join Colin Ferguson who portrays William, a handsome mysterious stranger whose secret agenda leads him to Audrey (Emily Rose).

[08/08/13 - 07:31 AM]
Brides, Bat Mitzvahs and Baby-on-Board! It's the New Season of WE tv's "David Tutera: Unveiled," Premiering Saturday, September 7 at 9PM ET/PT
This season, David plans several outrageous weddings, from a Twilight movie-inspired experience and a glittering Broadway affair to a Rockin' Runway spectacular.

[08/08/13 - 07:05 AM]
ESPN's 2014 Big 12 Men's College Basketball Television Schedule
On average, ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to televise three Big 12 games a week, highlighted by the popular weekly Big Monday series beginning January 13.

[08/08/13 - 06:30 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Multi-Year Partnership with The Jockey Club
The newly created package of nationally televised races consists of up to 10 telecasts per year.

[08/07/13 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 7
Updates include: Amber Tamblyn joins the cast of "Two and a Half Men"; Rachael Harris boards FOX's "Surviving Jack"; and six new series projects land at the broadcast networks.

[08/07/13 - 04:50 PM]
Tuesday's Cable Ratings: Discovery's "Shark Week" Tops Demos, "Rizzoli & Isles" Leads Viewers
Plus: numbers for GSN's "The Chase," HBO's "Hard Knocks" and Syfy's "Face Off: The Vets Strike Back."

[08/07/13 - 04:01 PM]
USGA and FOX Sports Tee-Up Landmark Partnership - 12-Year Multi-Media Agreement Brings Major Championship Golf to FOX Sports Platforms for First Time Ever
USGA and FOX Sports will deliver a total of 146 hours of championship golf, including a minimum of 70 cumulative hours of live event coverage of the three Opens.

[08/07/13 - 03:24 PM]
"Shark After Dark" Beats All Cable Talk Competitiors for Second Consecutive Night
Discovery spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 6.







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[11/15/24 - 11:44 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Halloween Week Scares Up Season Highs in Total Viewers and Households
Thursday's Halloween celebration "Only HALLOWEEN in the Building," featuring the annual fan-favorite costume contest, was the show's top telecast in both Total Viewers (2.396 million) and Households (1.64 rating) in seven months.

[11/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: NBC's New Hit Comedy "St. Denis Medical" Boosts Fan Engagement by Dropping First Episode on TikTok and YouTube Today
Building on the series' rave reviews and tremendous momentum that saw 87 million video views leading up to premiere night, NBC is expanding the show's reach by gifting viewers the first episode for free on both platforms through December 1.

[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.