 Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to Co-Host National Memorial Day Concert
May 25, 2013
On the eve of Memorial Day, the 24th annual National Memorrial Day Concert will bring to life the moving stories of America's servicemen and women who have given so much to preserve America's freedoms.
 ABC to Air THE CHEW's ULTIMATE BBQ COOKOUT COUNTDOWN, Today
May 25, 2013
Which will be crowned the Ultimate? Find out on "Ultimate BBQ Cookout Countdown," airing SATURDAY, MAY 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
 Nickelodeon to Premiere Newest Animated Series SANJAY AND CRAIG, Today
May 25, 2013
Two best friends, one of whom happens to be a talking snake, seek maximum awesomeness in the brand-new animated series SANJAY AND CRAIG, debuting Today, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
 Alexander S. Bermange to Present WIT AND WHIMSY at St. James Theatre, 7/28
May 24, 2013
The Wit and Whimsy of Alexander S. Bermange is being performed on Sunday 28th July at 7.30pm at the St James Theatre, 12 Palace Street , London SW1E 5JA .
 Meadow Brook Theatre to Stage 70, GIRLS, 70, 5/29-6/23
May 24, 2013
When the residents of the New Sussex Arms, an Upper West Side retirement hotel, discover it's slated to be sold, they know they have to stop it. But how? They can't afford to buy it. Or can they? They hatch a scheme to steal furs from New York City stores, planning to use the profits to buy it themselves. This final presentation of
 Nude Bea Arthur Painting Update: Jimmy Kimmel Bought It
May 24, 2013
As BWW previously reported, an anonymous bidder at a Christie's auction on May 15 paid $1.9 million for a nude painting of Bea Arthur from 1991. Turns out that 'someone' was Jimmy Kimmel.
 Mike Darnell to Depart FOX
May 24, 2013
The results are inMike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, has announced that he will be departing the network at the end of June.
 The CW Sets Unaired CULT Episodes for June
May 24, 2013
The CW has scheduled the unaired episodes of its cancelled drama CULT, the show's creator, Rockne S. O'Bannon confirmed last night on Twitter.
 GSN's AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE Crowns its Champs
May 24, 2013
The season finale of GSN's hit series The American Bible Challenge has revealed Team Wagner Warriors as the champions of the entire tournament. After winning two rounds of the intense competition, Team Wagner Warriors of Owasso and Tulsa, OK, went on to defeat Team Sisters of Mary and Team Girls of Grace in the finale, winning a total of $140,000 for One Nation One Day - an event in which Wagner Ministries International will be among the ministries from around the world who will gather to bring lifesaving aid and the teachings of The Bible to the people of Honduras.
 Syfy Sets PARANORMAL WITNESS Season 3 Premiere for 6/5
May 24, 2013
Syfy's original series Paranormal Witness returns on Wednesday, June 5 at 10 PM ET/PT with the first of 20 new episodes featuring chilling first-person accounts of real-life hauntings told through terrifying dramatic reenactments.
 EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS' Chris & Heidi Powell to Host Live Twitter Chat, 5/28
May 24, 2013
Transformational expert Chris Powell, along with Season 3 twin participants David and Rebecca, and Chris's wife, Heidi Powel, who assists the twins in their weight loss journey -- will live tweet from 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET on TUESDAY, MAY 28 when Extreme Weight Loss kicks off its third season on the ABC Television Network.
 Diane Sawyer to Report on Most Dangerous Schools in America, 5/29
May 24, 2013
With unprecedented access, Diane Sawyer takes viewers inside what has been officially labeled one of the most dangerous high schools in America and reveals what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life there. The report airs WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer at 6:30 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network and locally in Philadelphia on WPVI-TV. A special edition of Nightline will air later that night at 12:35 a.m., ET dedicated to this story.
 AUDIO: ONE LIFE TO LIVE's New Theme Feat. Snoop Lion Debuts
May 24, 2013
In light of the ONE LIFE TO LIVE's upcoming special 'Snoop Week,' the show has released its 'Brand New Start' theme song featuring Snoop Lion and IZA. Check it out below!
 VIDEOS: Netflix Releases 4 New ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Clips
May 24, 2013
Netflix has released four new clips from the upcoming fourth season of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, PORTIA DE ROSSI, David Cross, and Jessica Walter. The Emmy Award-winning comedy returns with 15 new episodes May 26, only on Netflix. Check them out below!
 Jennifer Hudson Joins AMERICAN IDOL's Judges' Panel!
May 24, 2013
According to numerous reports, Oscar-winner and season 3 contender Jennifer Hudson has officially signed on to join AMERICAN IDOL's judges' panel.
 Summer Series ROOKIE BLUE Returns with Soft Summer Ratings
May 24, 2013
Holding all of its lead-in at 10pm, ABC's Rookie Blue opened its 4th season at #1 in The Hour with Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54, beating NBC's Hannibal. Rookie Blue was up 18% in Total Viewers from its 3rd season finale, topping its 12 previous telecasts back to its year-ago premiere on 5/24/12 - though was slightly down from its season 3 premiere.
 Photo Flash: Promo Art for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Season 8 Released
May 24, 2013
NBC has released the promotional art for season 8 of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, featuring judges Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and host Nick Cannon. Check them out below!
 VIDEO: Morgan Freeman Explains 'The Big Bang' on THE DAILY SHOW
May 24, 2013
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman stopped by THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART last night to promote his latest film NOW YOU SEE ME. But rather than solely speak about the film - Freeman decided to take on some scientific matters. Check out his interview below, in which he uses balloons to explain the Big Bang and the theory of multiple universes!
 VIDEO: ROOKIE BLUE Writers Chat Upcoming Season
May 24, 2013
In honor of last night's season premiere of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE - the writers of the cop drama took a little time to preview what might be coming in future episodes. Check out extensive featurette below!
 VIDEO: Alex Trebek Takes JEOPARDY! to New Level on Tonight's CONAN
May 23, 2013
In a clip from tonight's CONAN on TBS, Alex Trebek stumps contestants with the most random JEOPARDY! answers. Watch below!
 Kelly Clarkson Will Not Return to AMERICAN IDOL as Judge; Jennifer Hudson Still Under Consideration?
May 23, 2013
Despite rumors that former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson was under consideration for one of the show's season 13 judging slots, the singer tells The Hollywood Reporter that she will not be returning to the program. Meanwhile, American Idol execs are reportedly still mulling over an all-alum judges panel for next season, including Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls).
 E! to Air BIGGER BADDER CELEBRITY FEUDS Special, 5/28
May 23, 2013
As long as there have been celebrities, there have been celebrity feuds, and it seems like the past couple of years have yielded a bumper crop. Whether its hip-hop standoffs like the one between Chris Brown and Drake, contentious splits such as the long-running Kelsey-Camille Grammer divorce debacle, or TV stars duking it out as in the case of Jon Hamm and a certain reality superstar, you won't believe how far these feuds can go. With exclusive interviews, and shocking footage, E! examines some of Hollywood's most outrageous brawls. Plus, this one-hour special will crown one especially vocal celebrity as the 'Ultimate Feuder.' Get the inside scoop on the biggest drama-filled headlines when 'Bigger Badder Celebrity Feuds,' premieres Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 PM/ET, only on E!
 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on TNT Draw 8.2 Million Viewers
May 23, 2013
TNT's exclusive presentation of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat delivered a 5.3 U.S. HH rating and 8.2 million total viewers, based on Nielsen Fast Nationals, and propelled the network to rank No. 1 across all of television (cable or broadcast) in prime time. Last night's game is the highest-rated and most-viewed 2013 NBA Playoffs telecast to date.
 FX's New Drama THE BRIDGE to Premiere in July
May 23, 2013
FX has locked the premiere date for its newest original drama series The Bridge, which will debut on Wednesday, July 10 at 10 PM ET/PT. The Bridge's 13-episode first season airs Wednesdays at 10 PM ET/PT.
 ESPN Adds ACC College Football Games to 2013 Schedule
May 23, 2013
Twenty additional 2013 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college football games have been added across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3. Combined with five previously released games, every conference home contest, as well as a road and neutral site matchup, will be available on an ESPN platform during the first three weeks of the season. In addition, the lineup includes the Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game from Charlotte and the previously announced four Thursday ESPN College Football Primetime telecasts and a game on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
 ESPN & ESPN3 to Air 2013 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE Finals, Begin. 5/29
May 23, 2013
ESPN will mark its 20th year of televising the Scripps National Spelling Bee by presenting 14 hours of the competition live across three networks - ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 - beginning Wednesday, May 29, at 8 a.m. EDT, through Thursday, May 30, at 10 p.m.
 Season 3 of VH1 COUPLES THERAPY to Premiere on 6/12
May 23, 2013
Relationships are hard enough, but imagine your relationship being the fodder for the tabloids. Under the intense scrutiny of the publiceye, and all the pressure that comes with fame, it seems couples whose matters of the heart play out in the public eye are calling it quits and throwing in the towel on their relationships. VH1 examines the complicated and often misunderstood world of high-profile relationships with 'VH1 Couples Therapy,' premiering Wednesday, June 12th at 10 PM ET/PT.
 THE AMERICANS Ties as FX's Most Watched Freshman Drama in Network History
May 23, 2013
The Americans, the most critically-acclaimed new drama of the year and recipient of four Critics' Choice Television Award nominations, concluded its first season tied for most-watched FX freshman drama ever, and as the #1 most time-shifted drama in FX history.
 VIDEO: Extended Trailer for CBS' New Series THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION
May 23, 2013
Ten of the nation's top bakers from across the country begin their quest to become America's Best Amateur Baker, on the new summer reality series THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION, premiering Wednesday, May 29 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Check out the extended trailer below!
 KATIE to Welcome Howard Stern for Full-Hour Interview, 5/28
May 23, 2013
In a KATIE first, America's most provocative on-air personality, Howard Stern, sits down for an exclusive, candid full-hour interview airing Tuesday, May 28. Katie goes one on one with Stern in a no-holds-barred conversation about everything from his childhood, family and therapy sessions to his on-air persona and personal obsessions. Stern even turns the tables on Katie during the interview, asking her some questions that leave her utterly speechless! His wife, Beth, also joins the conversation and reveals what the shock jock is really like at home and what he worries about the most.
 Little Big Town to Host CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK on ABC, 8/12
May 23, 2013
Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town will host the summer's hottest television music event when the ABC Television Network airs "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" on MONDAY, AUGUST 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
 ABC Wraps May Sweep, Ties for No. 1 in Key Demos
May 23, 2013
ABC ranked No. 1 for the 2013 May Sweep in Adults 18-49 (1.8/5 tied with CBS and Fox), while leading NBC by 6% (1.7/5). It was the Network's first No. 1 finish during May in 13 years since 2000. ABC also led the month across all key Women demographics: W18-34 (1.7/6-tie), W18-49 (2.3/7) and W25-54 (3.0/7).
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