NBC Sports Renews FIGHT NIGHT Boxing SeriesJuly 2, 2012NBC Sports Group will partner with Main Events to produce a second season of the network's successful primetime boxing series FIGHT NIGHT. The Saturday night boxing series will expand from six telecasts to up to 16 and will showcase compelling match-ups between some of the world's best fighters.
IFC to Premiere New PORTLANDIA Special, 7/20July 2, 2012This summer PORTLANDIA fans can indulge in a brand new one-hour special premiering Friday, July 20 at 11PM ET/PT immediately following all new episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! and Bunk.
Justin Bieber to Perform on FOX's TEEN CHOICE 2012, 7/22July 2, 2012Global superstar Justin Bieber will perform at TEEN CHOICE 2012 airing live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Bieber joins previously announced performers Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida, No Doubt and DJ Pauly D, who will serve as 'Choice' DJ for the night.
ReelzChannel to Air THE KENNEDYS Mini-Series, 7/5July 2, 2012ReelzChannel - TV About Movies(R) today announced the network will air the entire mini-series THE KENNEDYS in two marathons on Thursday, July 5th both featuring a Spanish-language SAP feed. All eight episodes will air back-to-back starting at 9am ET/ 6am PT and again at 6pm ET/ 3pm PT.
Olympic Trials Coverage Makes NBC #1 Show of the NightJuly 2, 2012NBC led Saturday among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49, total viewers and all other key ratings categories with NBC Sports' coverage of the 'U.S. Olympic Team Trials,' which represented the #1 and #2 shows of the night on those networks in both categories.
TNT Greenlights Fourth Season of RIZZOLI & ISLESJuly 2, 2012TNT has ordered a fourth season of its hit drama RIZZOLI & ISLES, from Warner Horizon Television. The series has drawn 7.1 million viewers in its new Tuesday 9 p.m. timeslot and ranks as summer's #1 returning scripted series on basic cable. TNT has ordered 15 episodes of Rizzoli & Isles, with the fourth season slated for 2013.
Edie Falco to Guest on CBS's DOGS IN THE CITY FinaleJuly 2, 2012On the July 11 season finale of CBS's new reality show DOGS IN THE CITY, entitled "You Can Teach Old Dogs New Tricks", Dog guru Justin Silver partners with Edie Falco ('Nurse Jackie') to help renovate a shelter that is close to her heart and, while there, works with a dog who has been scaring off potential adopters.
Seth MacFarlane's TED Breaks Box Office RecordJuly 2, 2012TED, the debut film from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, led the weekend box office, while breaking the record for best opening for an original R-rated comedy previously held by The Hangover.
'Lost' Alum Elizabeth Mitchell Joins Cast of NBC's REVOLUTIONJuly 2, 2012EWonline reports that Elizabeth Mitchell has joined the cast of the upcoming NBC series REVOLUTION from creator J.J. Abrams. The casting news will reunite Mitchell and Abrams, who served as executive producer of her previous series, 'Lost' on ABC.
RCA Announces Official Track Listing For Houston's SPARKLEJuly 2, 2012The soundtrack for the upcoming movie SPARKLE is due out July 31 and will include the singles 'Celebrate,' a duet produced by R. Kelly, and the gospel hymn 'His Eye is on the Sparrow.' Today RCA Records announced the official track listing. Check it out below!
Sony Acquires Gaming Company Gaikai, Inc.July 2, 2012Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement on June 30, 2012 (Japan Time) to acquire Gaikai Inc., the world's leading interactive cloud-based gaming company, for approximately USD 380 million.
Chris Brown, Jay-Z Among 2012 BET AWARDS WinnersJuly 2, 2012Live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 1st, BET AWARDS 12 kicked off with a bang when G.O.O.D. Music artists Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Pusha T exploded onto the stage for a medley of their hits 'Mercy' and 'Cold'
Contestant Doug Clerget Chats BACHELORETTE EliminationJuly 2, 2012While contestant Doug Clerget received the first impression rose on episode one of this season's THE BACHELORETTE on ABC, his last minute kiss with Emily Maynard on last week's show was not enough to prevent him from being sent home, just missing out on the chance to bring Emily home to meet his family.
Disney Media & Academy Extend Oscar Telecast Agreement Thru 2012July 2, 2012Disney Media Distribution and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have extended their agreement for DMD to distribute the annual Academy Awards(R) telecast internationally through 2020, Tom Sherak, Academy president and Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announced. The previous agreement had been set to expire in 2014.
Savannah Guthrie Named TODAY Co-AnchorJuly 2, 2012Savannah Guthrie has been named co-anchor of NBC News' TODAY. The announcement was made by NBC News President Steve Capus and is effective immediately. The new 'Today' anchor team of Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales officially debuts Monday, July 9.