THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW to Premiere 4/9 on Cartoon NetworkMarch 26, 2014The famous cat and mouse duo is back in an all-new series, The Tom and Jerry Show. Premiering Wednesday April 9 at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, The Tom and Jerry Show is a fresh take on the iconic frenemies that preserves the look, core characters and sensibilities of the original theatrical shorts. Comprised of two 11-minute elements, each episode will feature Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse plotting against each other—with Tom's determination matched only by Jerry's own cleverness in evading capture. But this time the cartoon mayhem will not be limited to only Tom and Jerry's familiar suburban setting. In The Tom and Jerry Show, the title characters' nonstop game of cat and mouse will expand to also include more fantastic worlds, from a witch's cabin to a mad scientist's lab.
Audio Exclusive: First Listen to Billy Porter's Rendition of 'I'm Not My Father's Son' from Upcoming AlbumMarch 26, 2014It's been almost a decade since the Pittsburgh-born Billy Porter released a solo album, and since then much has changed for the award-winning artist, who grew up singing in the Pentecostal church. Perhaps best known for his Tony Award-winning role as 'Lola' in the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, Porter's musical background is based in gospel, soul and R&B. He released his first solo album, Untitled, on A&M Records, and a second album, At The Corner of Broadway + Soul, on Sh-K-Boom Records. On April 15, 2014, Porter releases his debut on Concord Records, Billy's Back on Broadway. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive first listen to the album's featured track 'I'm Not My Father's Son' from KINKY BOOTS!
Idina Menzel to Perform on THE TODAY SHOW as Part of Spring Concert Lineup, 4/3March 25, 2014Spring fever is heating up Rockefeller Plaza. NBC's TODAY will broadcast a special spring concert series beginning tomorrow, March 26 with pop superstar and coach of NBC's 'The Voice' Shakira, whose self-titled new album released today. Other hot headliners include rapper Pitbull in his fourth TODAY show concert, Idina Menzel, Oscar winner for “Let it Go” from the movie “Frozen” and star of Broadway's new musical 'IF/THEN,' and R&B singer Janelle Monáe whose new song is featured in the movie “Rio 2.” The dates of the live TODAY concerts are listed below.
Martin Lawrence & B.o.B. to Guest Star on THE SOUL MAN's Live Season PremiereMarch 25, 2014Comedic legend Martin Lawrence and hip-hop artist B.o.B will round out 'The Soul Man' guest cast for the LIVE season premiere on Wednesday, March 26th at 10:30pm ET/PT, it was announced today by TV Land. Previously announced guest stars include singer/actress Brandy Norwood ('Moesha') and Betty White, who will cross over to 'The Soul Man' following the live episode of 'Hot in Cleveland.' The LIVE season three premiere will simulcast on TV Land, BET and CENTRIC.
Photo Flash: Fox Rolls Out New Poster & Promo for 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAYMarch 25, 2014FOX has released a new poster and promo for the highly anticipated drama '24: Live Another Day,' which will premiere with a special two-hour television event Monday, May 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The series will make its time period premiere the following week on Monday, May 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Check them out below!
Fox Sports 1 Reveals THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER(R): TEAM EDGAR VS. TEAM PENN CastMarch 25, 2014 On Wednesday, April 16, Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) (UFC(R)) fans will get their fill of the UFC's long-running reality series, The Ultimate Fighter(R), as FOX Sports 1 showcases the season-ending The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale live from Quebec City, followed by the two-hour premiere of the hotly anticipated 19th season headlined by former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and two-division champion BJ Penn.
NASHVILLE: ON THE RECORD to Air 4/23 on ABCMarch 25, 2014ABC Music Lounge's and ABC Digital Media Studio's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is going from your computer screen to your TV screen. Direct from Nashville's world famous Ryman Auditorium, cast members of the acclaimed primetime series “Nashville” will take the stage to perform show favorites then sit down in the Bluebird Café for acoustic performances and an intimate look at the songwriting process with the songwriters themselves, talking candidly about how this music found its way to the show and what it means to the actors and songwriters. “Nashville: On the Record” airs WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. All original music is released by ABC Studios, Lionsgate and ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records.
Debra Jo Rupp & Andrea Anders Join Cast of CBS' Comedy Pilot CUZ-BROSMarch 25, 2014The project 'centers on Nick (Stults), a successful, suave ladies man working as a sportscaster for a local Los Angeles TV station whose perfect life gets turned upside down when his mess of a cousin needs a place to stay. Rupp plays Merle, Nick's sweet, no-nonsense, widowed mother who lives nearby. Anders plays Stacey, the smart, tough lead anchor of the local news in L.A. where Nick does the sports.'
Oxygen's BAD GIRLS CLUB Returns 5/13March 25, 2014Oxygen Media will take on the Windy City of Chicago when 'Bad Girls Club' returns on Tuesday, May 13th at 8pm ET/PT. One roof will house seven headstrong women; Alex, Alyssa, Aysia, Brit, Jada, Jonica, and Loren who are each known for their unflinching ways, but are willing to make a change to their bad girl attitudes. It's all hands on deck when their parents drop by for a weekend visit and a life coach brings on some tough love and hardline advice. At a crossroad, each girl makes the difficult decision to take a new lease on life, but there are a few bumps and stumbles along the road to redemption.
ABC's RISING STAR Launches Instagram CampaignMarch 25, 2014“Rising Star,” the groundbreaking singing competition which opens the gate to a new era in reality entertainment, today announced an Instagram campaign to make the audition process simple, fun and fast through 15 second or less Instagram video auditions. Aspiring solos, duos, and vocal groups (up to 5 members), from all music genres, can submit audition videos via Instagram Direct beginning today, March 25, 2014. “Rising Star” premieres SUNDAY, JUNE 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC.
BREAKING BAD's Betsy Brandt Lands Lead in ABC's THE CLUBMarch 24, 2014According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brandt has been cast in ABC's upcoming drama series THE CLUB, which is in second position to 'MICHAEL J. FOX,' should NBC change its mind about the now-halted freshman comedy. From ERIN BROCKOVICH's Susannah Grant, the series was recently given a 13-episode order.
Casting Now Underway for Fox's Unscripted Series UTOPIAMarch 24, 2014UTOPIA, FOX's bold new unscripted series that follows a group of everyday people creating their own new civilization, has begun a nationwide search for pioneers to become the first inhabitants of UTOPIA. The series is looking for motivated and adventurous people who possess the passion and determination to create and build a whole new world – just the way they want it! Entrants should express their ideals, beliefs, skill sets and vision for their interpretations of UTOPIA.
CBS' 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Averaging 9.2 Million ViewersMarch 24, 2014 CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive coverage of the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship - across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV - is delivering its highest viewership in 21 years (since 1993). Through its opening week, the NCAA Tournament is averaging 9,227,000 viewers, up 4% through the same period last year (8,885,000 viewers), based on Nielsen Fast Nationals.
Robin Wright & Sam Worthington Board Universal's EVERESTMarch 24, 2014Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach The Summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
NBCSN Sets Manchester Derby Coverage TomorrowMarch 24, 2014BCSN presents the Manchester derby between local rivals Manchester United and Manchester City tomorrow at 3:45 pm. ET on NBCSN. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET with Premier League Live.