STAGE TUBE: Matt Lauer Interviews Elton John on TODAYJuly 17, 2012In the first of a two-part interview which aired on this morning's TODAY with Matt Lauer, legendary entertainer Elton John discussed why he waited to reveal to the public that he was gay. He also spoke of his devotion to Ryan White, the young boy who contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion, and whose plight captivated the nation. Check out the exclusive interview below!
I LOVE LUCY Writer William Asher Dies at Age 90July 17, 2012Deadline.com reports that William Asher, the writer and director of such popular TV shows as I Love Lucy, Bewitched, Gidget and Our Miss Brooks, died yesterday in Palm Springs, CA, according to local reports. He was 90.
LARRY KING NOW to Premiere on Hulu TonightJuly 17, 2012According to The New York Times, veteran CNN talk show host Larry King will premiere his new interview show, LARRY KING NOW on Hulu starting tonight as part of a deal brokered between the web video site and Ora TV.
TiVo Inc. Acquires Advertising Analysis Co. TRAJuly 17, 2012TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), a leader in the advanced television entertainment market, today announced that it has agreed to acquire TRA, Inc., maker of the first and leading platform with the world's largest database that directly links information from the same households as to what viewers watch with what they buy.
STAGE TUBE: ABC Family's BEVERLY HILLS NANNIES 'Do's & Don'ts'July 17, 2012Play dates on Rodeo Drive, ironing the baby's Burberry, personal chefs and over-the-top parental demands are only just the tip of the iceberg for a group of nannies that work for high powered families living in the most exclusive zip code in the country. Watch the 'do's and don'ts' of BEVELERLY HILLS NANNIES below!
BUNHEADS Set For ABC Family's 'Campus Crush' Event, Beg. 7/30July 16, 2012On Monday, July 30th, ABC Family launches 'Campus Crush,' the network's fourth annual 10-day long end of summer programming event filled with all-day marathons, movies and all-new episodes of its original series 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager,' 'Bunheads,' 'Beverly Hills Nannies,' 'Melissa & Joey,' 'Baby Daddy,' 'Pretty Little Liars' and the season finale of 'Jane By Design.'
Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn to Star in HBO's MARY AND MARTHAJuly 16, 2012Production has begun in South Africa and North Carolina on the HBO Films presentation MARY AND MARTHA, starring Hilary Swank (Oscar(R) winner for 'Boys Don't Cry' and 'Million Dollar Baby') and Brenda Blethyn (Oscar(R) nominee for 'Secrets & Lies' and 'Little Voice'), it was announced today by Len Amato, president, HBO Films.
A&E's LONGMIRE Sets Ratings RecordJuly 16, 2012A&E's new original scripted drama series LONGMIRE was watched by a record 4.5 million total viewers on Sunday, July 15 at 10:00PM ET/PT. This marked the most-watched premiere episode for the freshman series in its seventh week, against increased competition in the scripted landscape.
EXTREME PARENTING Reality Series In the WorksJuly 16, 2012TVGuide.com reports that Jeff Collins, Executive Producer of the Lifetime series 'Dance Moms' is developing a new reality show which will feature 'extreme parenting' techniques, including breast-feeding older children.
Mark Consuelos Joins Cast of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORYJuly 16, 2012As first reported on EWonline, Mark Consuelos will join the cast of FX's popular drama series AMERICAN HORROR STORY. Production on the show's second season begins this week. The actor will portray a patient named 'Spivey'.
BIG BROTHER Premiere Wins Time Period in ViewersJuly 16, 2012The Sunday premiere of BIG BROTHER won its time period in viewers and key demographics and was the night's #1 broadcast program in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same ratings for July 15.
IDOL's Randy Jackson Comments on Tyler, Lopez DepartureJuly 16, 2012Randy Jackson, the only remaining original judge on FOX's AMERICAN IDOL, has issued a statement on the recent announcement from co-judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez that they will be leaving the show after two seasons.
FOX, ABC Tie in Sunday Night RatingsJuly 16, 2012FOX (3.12 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T1) and ABC (4.78 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T1) split the demo crown on Sunday as the former offered up repeats of 'American Dad' (1.90 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T12), 'The Cleveland Show' (2.17 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.9, #11), 'The Simpsons'
Adriana Ibañez Named MundoFox EVP, ProgrammingJuly 16, 2012MundoFox, the new U.S. Spanish language broadcast network launching next month has named long-time Hispanic television creative executive Adriana Ibañez as Executive Vice President, Programming.
FRINGE Cast Says Movie 'Very Possible'July 16, 2012According to Digitalspy.com, the cast of FOX's hit series FRINGE appeared at yesterday's Comic-Con in San Diego and discussed the possiblity of bringing the series to the big screen.
DWTS to Announce 'All-Star' Edition Cast 7/27July 16, 2012ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS announced on its official Facebook page today that the cast of the upcoming All-Star Season will be announced this month. The post reads, 'Dance alert! The new cast of Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars will be announced on Friday, July 27! Are you ready for this?!'