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[05/23/23 - 03:59 PM]
Most-Watched NBA Playoffs on ESPN Platforms in 11 Years
Last night's series-clinching victory by the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers averaged 8,209,000 viewers, peaking with 11,482,000 viewers from 11-11:15 p.m. ET.

[05/23/23 - 01:29 PM]
Meet the Celebrity Guest Judges from Season Two of "Crime Scene Kitchen" - Premiering Monday, June 5 on FOX
NeNe Leakes, Martina McBride, Richard Blais and Dwight Howard are all on tap this season.

[05/23/23 - 12:30 PM]
"60 Minutes" Continues Its Reign as Television's #1 News Program for the 2022-2023 Season
Out of 30 airings, the newsmagazine made the top five 23 times and the top 10 29 times.

[05/23/23 - 11:31 AM]
For the Second Year in a Row, "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine Across the Board - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 - for the Broadcast Season
Further, "20/20" outperformed NBC's "Dateline" in both key demos for the fourth time in the last five broadcast seasons.

[05/23/23 - 11:30 AM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Target Demos - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+4% - 902,000 vs. 869,000).

[05/23/23 - 11:15 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of May 15: "The Mother" Is This Week's Most Viewed Title; Love Is in the Air with "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" and "XO, Kitty"
Season 6 of "Selling Sunset," which had 22.78M hours viewed, and limited doc series "McGregor Forever" with 20.85M hours viewed both came out swinging, making the list in their debut weeks.

[05/23/23 - 11:02 AM]
Netflix Offers First Look at "Glamorous" Season 1, Coming June 22
The series stars Miss Benny as Marco Mejia, a gender non-conforming queer man whose life seems to be stuck until he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison, played by Kim Cattrall.

[05/23/23 - 10:25 AM]
NBA TV to Premiere "Everything But the Chip" Documentary Revisiting Allen Iverson & the Philadelphia 76ers' Memorable Run to the 2001 NBA Finals, Wednesday, May 31, at 8 p.m. ET
Led by 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson and 2001 NBA Coach of the Year Larry Brown, the 76ers won their first 10 games and never looked back in the Eastern Conference, eventually reaching the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

[05/23/23 - 10:17 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Onyx Collective's "Searching for Soul Food"
The series follows rock star celebrity chef, Alisa Reynolds, as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world.

[05/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery's Enhanced Streaming Platform Max Launches Today
Max is the streaming destination for HBO with a dedicated homepage experience, along with Max Originals, Warner Bros. films, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and best-in-class unscripted programming across food, home, reality, lifestyle true crime and more from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, and ID, all in one place.

[05/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators"
The five-episode series chronicles the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and gripping behind-the-scenes stories of one of the biggest spectacles on television during the height of the '90s.

[05/23/23 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) to Air Live Around the World on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT
Airing live around the world in more than 150 countries, this year's global fan-filled spectacle will honor the best music videos of the past year with unforgettable performances, epic tributes and show-stopping appearances from music's biggest stars.

[05/23/23 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Skull Island" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Welcome back to his island. The next chapter of the Monsterverse begins. Only on Netflix June 22.

[05/23/23 - 09:23 AM]
Nickelodeon's Beloved "Blue's Clues" Hosts Reunite This Weekend in Brand-New "Blue's Clues & You!" Episode and TV Premiere of the Paramount+ Original Film "Blue's Big City Adventure"
"The Case of the Missing Thinking Chair," premiering Friday, May 26 on Nickelodeon, follows Josh and Blue as they embark on a puzzling quest to find the missing Thinking Chair.

[05/23/23 - 09:16 AM]
Channel 5 and AMC Networks' Acorn TV Return to Sainte Victore for More Escapist Charm with Third Series of "The Madame Blanc Mysteries"
The new season sees renowned and respected antiques dealer, Jean White, return with her expertise in the world of antiquities proving to be the key to solving a series of murders and mysteries against the backdrop of the beautiful French village of Sainte Victoire.

[05/23/23 - 08:30 AM]
NBA on ABC: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Series Delivered Most-Watched NBA Conference Finals Game 3 on Any Network Since 2011
The ABC broadcast generated an average audience of 8,384,000 viewers, peaking with 10,788,000 viewers from 10:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, according to Nielsen.

[05/23/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Not Quite Narwhal" New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr
Curious and fun-loving Kelp always believed he was a narwhal, until the day he made the most amazing discovery... He's actually a... unicorn!

[05/23/23 - 08:01 AM]
Christina Hall Returns in Eleven New Episodes of HGTV Hit Docu-Series "Christina on the Coast" on Thursday, June 29, at 9 PM ET/PT
Real estate expert and designer Christina Hall will embark on the next chapter of sunny SoCal adventures in eleven fresh episodes of her HGTV hit docu-series.

[05/23/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Morimoto's Sushi Master" Official Trailer - Available on The Roku Channel on June 16
Hosted by Lyrica Okano, the six-episode series highlights the skill, ingredients, delicacy and talent needed to perfect the art of sushi-making.

[05/23/23 - 07:39 AM]
Devin McCourty Joins NBC Sports' "Football Night in America"
McCourty spent his entire career as a member of the New England Patriots, playing 13 seasons as a defensive back and helping the team win Super Bowls XLIX, LI and LIII.

[05/23/23 - 07:17 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Unveils Trailer for "Cannes Confidential," New Original International Romantic Crime Drama, Premiering June 26
The six-part series will premiere with the first two episodes on Monday, June 26 on Acorn TV, with two new episodes premiering weekly every Monday through July 10.

[05/23/23 - 06:01 AM]
ABC Owned Television Stations Documentary "Our America: Mental State" to Premiere on Hulu Friday, May 26, and Will Air Across the Eight ABC Owned Television Stations Beginning May 27
The one-hour documentary further continues the story from ABC30/KFSN's award-winning five-part documentary series "A Critical State of Mind: A Look into California's Mental Health."

[05/23/23 - 04:51 AM]
New Stories About Hitmakers and Musical Pioneers Eazy-E, Prince, Guns N' Roses and Journey Premiere in June 2023
"Guns N' Roses: America's Most Dangerous Band" and "Journey: A Voice Lost... and Found" are among the featured programs coming to Reelz.

[05/23/23 - 02:09 AM]
Clara Lago and Tamar Novas Start the Shooting for "Clanes"
In "Clanes," a new lawyer arrives to settle in the small town of Cambados.

[05/23/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "iNumber Number: Jozi Gold" - Official Teaser - Netflix
When an undercover cop is tasked with investigating a historic gold heist in Johannesburg, he's forced to choose between his conscience and the law.

[05/22/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Ooku: The Inner Chambers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The tale is set in the magnificent city of Edo, where a reversal of gender roles spurs a whirl of emotions.

[05/22/23 - 08:00 PM]
LL Cool J to Join "NCIS: Hawai'i" as Recurring Guest Star, Reprising His Role as Sam Hanna from "NCIS: Los Angeles"
He'll join the series as a recurring guest star in the upcoming third season.

[05/22/23 - 02:43 PM]
Video: "The Freak Brothers" Season 2 - Official Promo - A Tubi Original
In the second season, the Freaks and Kitty's Mary Jane-fueled misadventures will take them from their high school reunion to matching wits with Mark Zuckerberg, settling old scores with Mitch McConnell, and battling Seth Rogen in a Pot Brownie Bake-Off contest.

[05/22/23 - 02:21 PM]
Max Announces an Expanded Roster of 4K Programming Available To Stream on Its Ultimate Ad-Free Tier on May 23
"We understand the value of offering our users a cinematic playback experience and to that end, we've implemented more advanced technology workflows that allow us to release more 4K content in a faster, more efficient way," said Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform, Warner Bros. Discovery.

[05/22/23 - 02:16 PM]
New Vice Series "Queer Sports" Premieres on Friday, June 23rd
A sports talk show featuring pro athletes tackling issues from the world of sports and the culture surrounding them, taking a deeper look at the people and moments that have a particular impact on the LGBTQ+ community by centering underrepresented voices.

[05/22/23 - 12:20 PM]
Bravo's Dynamic Duo Returns When "Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake" Premieres with Back-to-Back Episodes on Sunday, July 9 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The Benton City Council surprises the town residents by inviting "Real Housewives" icons Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan to help spruce up their small town (population just shy of 7,000) that was devastated by the pandemic.

[05/22/23 - 11:02 AM]
Actress, Producer and New York Times Best Selling Author, Gabrielle Union Set to Debut New 2-Part Special "Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50" on BET+
The two-part special, premiering June 15, follows Gabrielle, husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on an epic journey as she travels across multiple countries in Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.

[05/22/23 - 10:39 AM]
Prime Video Tips Off 2023 WNBA Coverage with WNBA Commissioner's Cup Matchup Between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, May 25
This season, Prime Video will exclusively stream 20 WNBA games, including five doubleheaders, as well as the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Game.

[05/22/23 - 10:16 AM]
NBC's Compelling New Docuseries "LA Fire & Rescue" from Executive Producer Dick Wolf Premieres Wednesday, June 21 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

[05/22/23 - 10:00 AM]
Max Original Romantic-Documentary Dating Series "Swiping America" Debuts June 15
This sexy and true to life rom-doc dating series follows a group of diverse singles from New York City on an introspective, eight-city dating app journey, as they explore personal issues around sex, relationships, love and connection.

[05/22/23 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces Its Summer Reality Premiere Schedule
New seasons of "Big Brother," "The Challenge: USA" and "Secret Celebrity Renovation" will be joined by newcomer "Superfan."

[05/22/23 - 09:01 AM]
"Tom Segura: Sledgehammer" Will Premiere Globally on Netflix July 4th
Performing to an energized sold out crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, Tom explores his "admiration" for Brad Pitt, what it's like raising two sons, and the lessons learned from sharing his gummies with his mother.

[05/22/23 - 07:43 AM]
Netflix Appoints Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chief Action Officer
The streamer also details its current and upcoming action series and films.

[05/22/23 - 07:30 AM]
Starz Sets Season Two Premiere of Its Hit Drama Series "Power Book IV: Force" on September 1
After cutting ties in New York, Tommy Egan's newfound family and ruthless drug game enticed him to stay in Chicago.

[05/21/23 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Delete" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Have you ever wished to make someone completely disappear from your life?

[05/20/23 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "This World Can't Tear Me Down" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?

[05/19/23 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 19
Updates include: Molly Burnett exits NBC's "Law & Order: SVU"; Disney+ to keep "Howard" amid public backlash; and Max's "The Penguin" resumes filming.

[05/19/23 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Studios' "Soul of a Nation" Presents One-Hour Primetime Special Delving Into the Rise of Asians in Hollywood, in Honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
"The New Face of Hollywood - A Soul of a Nation Presentation" airs Friday, May 26, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, next day on Hulu.

[05/19/23 - 09:20 AM]
ABC's "Jeopardy! Masters" Series Debut Is Most-Watched Primetime "Jeopardy!" Telecast Since January 2020
"Jeopardy! Masters" premiered as the strongest unscripted series debut on any network on any night in Total Viewers (6.7 million) in nearly 2-1/2 years.

[05/19/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Shooting Stars" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
"Shooting Stars" is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country.

[05/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
Hulu Originals & Exclusives Summer 2023 Programming Slate
New date announcements include "Only Murders in the Building" Season Three, "This Fool" season two, "Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs," "Secret Chef," "Miguel Wants to Fight" and "The Jewel Thief."

[05/19/23 - 08:56 AM]
New Vice Series "One Star Reviews" Premieres on Monday, June 19th
Online reviews can make or break a business, and enough one star reviews can be the kiss of death. Host Taji Ameen personally reviews businesses to see if they're as bad as the internet says, or just misunderstood.

[05/19/23 - 07:15 AM]
Hulu Announces Music Performance Documentary "Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas" from Interscope Records Premiering July 14
Far from the days of playing in dive bars and casinos across the Las Vegas Strip, Imagine Dragons returns home to perform at the city's largest stage, Allegiant Stadium, in a triumphant concert film that showcases the band's rise to fame and the city that helped shape their sound.

[05/19/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Barracuda Queens" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When they fall deep into debt, a group of young women in an affluent Stockholm suburb turns to robbing their neighbors' houses. Inspired by true events.

[05/18/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Disney+, Hulu to drop dozens of projects in cost-cutting move; The CW holds off on fates for three series; and Comedy Central pulls the plug on "Hell of a Week," "Tooning Out the News."







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[04/26/24 - 12:07 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for a Fifth Season on Saturday, May 18 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths that either initially appear to be an accident, suicide or murder.

[04/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
The "2024 American Music Awards" to Air for the First Time on CBS, Sunday, Oct. 6
The AMAs celebrate the year's top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans.

[04/26/24 - 11:40 AM]
#1 and #2 Court Shows "Judge Judy" and "Hot Bench" Renewed Through 2025-26 in 95% of the Country
"Hot Bench" was reupped for two more years by CBS Stations in major markets, as well as stations owned by Sinclair, Nexstar, Tegna, Scripps, FOX Stations, Gray and Weigel.

[04/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Word-Twisting Game Show "Lingo," Hosted By RuPaul Charles, to Premiere Friday, May 24 on CBS
Host RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable game where teams of two face off in fast-paced puzzle rounds to guess letters that reveal seemingly simple words.

[04/26/24 - 09:33 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Apartment 7A," A New Original Film Starring Golden Globe Winner Julia Garner, to Premiere This Fall
Set in 1965 New York City, the film tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary's Baby, exploring what happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in.

[04/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: China Anne Mcclain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" Soundtrack in New Music Video
"Descendants: The Rise of Red" premieres Friday, July 12 exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore on Friday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.

[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of the Neanderthals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes viewers on a journey from their preconceptions of Neanderthals as a dim-witted creature to a complex and creative people, through the lens of a unique, ongoing excavation and a landmark new discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over a quarter century.

[04/25/24 - 02:31 PM]
On the Heels of "The Daily Show's" Huge Ratings Growth, The Emmy Award-Winning Franchise Expands Its All-Star News Team
The show enlists Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt as Correspondents.

[04/25/24 - 01:01 PM]
Greed, Lust and Wrath Turn Deadly in New Oxygen True Crime Series "Sins of the South" Premiering Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
With a deliciously delightful Southern inflected narration, each of the 12-hour-long episodes unravel the twists and turns of a?real-life?murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the?South and the wickedness that led to it.

[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.