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Deadline reports that Grace Gummer is set to appear in a multi-episode story arc on the second season of HBO's THE NEWSROOM. The actress will portray 'Hallie Shea', described as 'an embedded reporter covering the Mitt Romney campaign.'

Former UNITED STATES OF TARA co-stars, Patton Oswalt and Rosemarie DeWitt, are set to join the second season of Aaron Sorkin hit HBO series, THE NEWSROOM, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed today.

According to ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com, Emily Mortimer, star of the new HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM, has revealed that shooting on the second season will begin immediately following the Presidential elections.

HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview.

Beginning today, HBO is giving all audiences, including non-subscribers, a chance to watch the first episode of THE NEWSROOM, the new Aaron Sorkin drama series, free of charge on multiple platforms.

Created by Aaron Sorkin (Oscar(R) winner for writing 'The Social Network,' executive producer and writer of the multiple Emmy(R) winner 'The West Wing'), the new HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM follows the news team on their quixotic mission to reclaim the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite in the face of a fickle audience,corporate mandates and tangled personal relationships. Kicking off its ten-episode season SUNDAY, JUNE 24 (10:00-11:15 p.m. ET/PT), the series is executive produced by Sorkin, Scott Rudin (the Oscar(R) winner 'No Country for Old Men ') and Alan Poul (HBO's multiple Emmy(R) winner 'Six Feet Under').

Created by Aaron Sorkin (Oscar(R) winner for writing 'The Social Network,' executive producer and writer of the multiple Emmy(R) winner 'The West Wing'), the new HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM follows the news team on their quixotic mission to reclaim the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite in the face of a fickle audience,corporate mandates and tangled personal relationships. Kicking off its ten-episode season SUNDAY, JUNE 24 (10:00-11:15 p.m. ET/PT), the series is executive produced by Sorkin, Scott Rudin (the Oscar(R) winner 'No Country for Old Men ') and Alan Poul (HBO's multiple Emmy(R) winner 'Six Feet Under').

Sad news for BWW's legions of Kristin Chenoweth fans tonight as ABC has passed on renewing GCB for a second season, as first reported by Deadline.com. The only silver lining is that perhaps now Broadway will get the in-demand star back.

Seattle Theatre Group presents Kristin Chenoweth in concert tonight, May 9.

The debut dates for the new seasons of the HBO series TRUE BLOOD and THE NEWSROOM have been confirmed.

Last night on GCB, titled 'Hell Hath No Fury,' Amanda got worried that Laura would be pegged a 'Javelina', and Gigi threw Amanda a luncheon. Carlene rallied from her embarrassment in church and decides to get back at Amanda. In the clip below, Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth sings 'Jesus Take the Wheel' in the episode. Click below to check it out!

The episode marked a climb in the show's ratings with 7.25 million viewers and a 2.3 rating.

The soap returned to Dallas with the premiere of 'GCB,' SUNDAY, MARCH 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Beginning that same day, the ABC Music Lounge (http://abc.go.com/music-lounge/) began featuring songs from the 'GCB' premiere episode and video clips from the show. 'GCB' star Kristin Chenoweth contributes three tracks to the compilation.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth's new ABC show, GCB, premiered last night with a 2.2 rating. The 7.6 million viewers topped PanAm's latest 1.2 rating, which previously held the timeslot.

On next week's episode of GCB, titled 'Hell Hath No Fury,' Amanda gets worried that Laura will be pegged a 'Javelina', and Gigi throws Amanda a luncheon. Carlene rallies from her embarrassment in church and decides to get back at Amanda.

The soap returns to Dallas in ABC's GCB, the deliciously fun, wicked new drama that shows that you can go home again - but only if you're ready to face the sins of your past. The series debuts on SUNDAY, MARCH 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The soap returns to Dallas in ABC's GCB, the deliciously fun, wicked new drama that shows that you can go home again - but only if you're ready to face the sins of your past. The series debuts on SUNDAY, MARCH 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announced the following concerts are going on sale this week. Highlights include Kristin Chenoweth on May 9 and Dita Von Teese May 24-5.