Destination America's Toilet Reality Show KING OF THRONES to Bow 9/10August 21, 2013 The average American spends as much time in the bathroom each year as they do on vacation - 14 days! So why not make the washroom a welcoming oasis where one can get away from it all while taking care of 'business?' Destination America's KING OF THRONES - premiering on Tuesday, September 10 at 10pm E/P - is transforming boring, old and downright disgusting bathrooms into over-the-top prized potties and more. From a portable latrine that can keep an angler's 'seat' warm while ice fishing, to a tech-lovers high-class fortress of solitude, the new home improvement series builds porcelain thrones fit for a king.
ESPN Announces 2013-14 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball ScheduleAugust 21, 2013ESPN's 2013-14 American Athletic Conference men's college basketball regular-season schedule will feature 63 conference games across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS. The 10-member conference includes Cincinnati, UConn, Louisville, Rutgers and USF, plus first-year members UCF, Houston, Memphis, SMU and Temple.
USA Sweeps Summer Cable Ratings for 8th Consecutive YearAugust 21, 2013For an unprecedented 8th year in a row, USA is summer's #1 network in cable in total viewers (2.91 million), P25-54 (1.13 million) and P18-49 (1.07 million). USA was home to four of the summer's top ten scripted series including newcomer GRACELAND, as well as BURN NOTICE, SUITS, and ROYAL PAINS.
Omari Hardwick Joins Starz's POWERAugust 21, 2013Starz announced today that Omari Hardwick has been cast as the lead in 'Power,' an hour-long STARZ Original drama series executive produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and created by Courtney Kemp Agboh ('The Good Wife'), who will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Mark Canton (300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Escape Plan), Randall Emmett (End of Watch, 2 Guns, Lone Survivor) and David Knoller ('Big Love,' 'Carnivale') are executive producing in association with CBS Television Studios.
ESPN Enlists Jerome Bettis as NFL AnalystAugust 21, 2013Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl running back Jerome Bettis has joined ESPN as an NFL analyst. The 13-year NFL veteran will appear on NFL Live and SportsCenter and contribute to other ESPN platforms, beginning September 1.
Lauren Hutton to Guest on Bravo's EAT, DRINK, LOVE this WeekAugust 21, 2013Bravo Media heats up the kitchen with Eat, Drink, Love on Sunday, August 25 at 9pm ET/PT when Nina turns to longtime family friend, actress/model Lauren Hutton for advice and throws an adult 'show and tell' party in hopes of strengthening new friendships. Waylynn relives a bittersweet memory by putting on her dream wedding dress she never got to wear. On the flip side, Waylynn's 'no-chef' dating policy is challenged and she just may cave in. Meanwhile, Brenda and Kat attend a very exclusive charity dinner where Kat is the flirty center of attention, but when Kat starts getting texts at the table, Brenda makes an accusation that puts Kat on edge. For a sneak peek of this week's episode, click here.
Debbie Allen Developing Performing Arts Drama for The CWAugust 21, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has given a script order to an hour-long pilot reminiscent of FAME, from Debbie Allen and executive producer Sam Haskell. Rather than Manhattan, the project will be set in a Los Angeles performing arts school. HOUSE's Matt Witten is set to write and executive produce with the pair.
E! to Air ATTACK OF THE CELEBRITY BIKINIS Special, 8/29August 21, 2013With the end of the summer right around the corner, E! is celebrating the best, the worst, and most of all the least dressed stars in swimwear with the new special 'Attack of the Celebrity Bikinis' airing Thursday, August 29th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. This 30 minute special dives into memorable swimwear looks with the help of our panel of designers, fitness pros, and media masterminds to reveal which beach babes top the list and which two piece moments made us cringe. Plus the fearless bikini-clad ladies who made our jaws drop with awe and envy (yes, we're talking about you Kate Upton!)
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW to Broadcast Live from Elizabeth City, NC TomorrowAugust 21, 2013MSNBC's “The Rachel Maddow Show” will broadcast live from Elizabeth City, North Carolina on Thursday, August 22 at 9 p.m. ET. Maddow will devote the full hour broadcast to exploring the North Carolina voting revisions signed into law last week. “The Rachel Maddow Show” has been covering the news of the voting law changes (http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/08/15/20037180-voter-suppression-off-to-a-fast-start-in-north-carolina?lite) and tomorrow's show will take a deeper look at how the new restrictions will affect students, African-Americans, and low-income voter participation in the state.
Disney XD Renews KICKIN' IT for Fourth SeasonAugust 21, 2013Disney XD has ordered a fourth season of its popular live action comedy series 'Kickin' It,' it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production on the martial arts inspired series will resume in Los Angeles this November for a 2014 premiere.
Mario Lopez Joins FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL 2013 LineupAugust 21, 2013TV host, actor and nationally syndicated radio personality MARIO LOPEZ is the latest addition to the talent line-up for FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL Presented by Target. Set for this Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1) in San Antonio, Texas, the multi-faceted celebration of Hispanic entertainment and culture offers free open-to-the-public daytime events that presents the best of Latino culture and community, along with live performances (ticketed events) each evening at the Alamodome(daily breakdown below). LOPEZ will participate in a Q&A and autograph signing as part of the free daytime activities at The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Sunday, Sept 1. He will also serve as one of the host of the evening concerts on Sunday, Sept 1.
Second Season of Disney Channel's DOG WITH A BLOG to Premiere 9/20August 21, 2013 The stars of 'Dog With a Blog' -- G Hannelius, Blake Michael, Francesca Capaldi, Beth Littleford, Regan Burns and their canine co-star, Mick -- host a Disney Channel Friday Night of Premieres programming event (8:00-10:00 p.m.) that includes the season premiere (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) of their hit sitcom for kids and families, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. The series is #1 in its time period among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.
STAGE TUBE: New Promo for WickedGreen Productions' BASHERET, 8/30-31August 21, 2013WickedGreen Productions introduces Basheret, a new play by local playwright and actor Bailey Boudreau. The premiere production will be a two day only benefit August 30th and 31st, 2013 at Affirmations Community Center in Ferndale, Michigan. Proceeds will go to both Affirmations and The Kyle Holton Memorial Scholarship Fund at Wayne State University. This is a limited engagement charity event. Check out a new promotional trailer for the production below!
FAMILY GAME NIGHT Return Up from Season 3 PremiereAugust 20, 2013 The season four premiere of 'Family Game Night' on the Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, tops its season three premiere in key Kid and Adult demos and delivers year-to-date time period gains for the network. 'Family Game Night,' produced by Hasbro Studios, is the number one co-viewed show on the Hub Network last week amongst Adults 18-49 watching with Kids 2-11. Additionally, the series had its best season premiere in history with Girls 2-11 and Girls 6-11.