VIDEO: First Look at The Wanted's New Reality Show on E!May 20, 2013E! is taking viewers inside the world of one of the music industry's most talked about pop bands, The Wanted. The new series, 'The Wanted Life,' reveals the daily and very chaotic lives of the 5 UK musicians - Max, Siva, Jay, Tom and Nathan - that make up this edgy and talented powerhouse as they descend on Los Angeles for the first time to work hard and play even harder. These best friends will do their very best to navigate the social and music scenes of Southern California without losing sight of their one and only goal: Continue their massive success in America. Check out a first look at the new series below!
NBC Picks Up New Drama Series SIBERIAMay 20, 2013NBC has acquired the one-hour series 'Siberia' from Sierra/Engine Television and Oscar-nominated producer Michael Ohoven's Infinity Films. The series will premiere Monday, July 1 at 10 p.m. ET.
Model Erin Wasson Joins Rihanna's STYLED TO ROCKMay 20, 2013 Style Media announced today that model, actress and designer Erin Wasson will serve as the second mentor on 'Styled to Rock,' the new reality competition series from executive producer Robyn Rihanna Fenty that searches for the next trendsetting designer. Wasson joins previously announced mentor Pharrell Williams to guide 12 up-and-coming designers as they embark on the opportunity of a lifetime-to dress some of the biggest names in entertainment. 'Styled to Rock' is slated to premiere later this year.
SOAPnet to Air ONE TREE HILL Father's Day Marathon, 6/16May 20, 2013 Celebrate Father's Day with SOAPnet and the "Buff Daddies" of "One Tree Hill." Relive some of the show's most redeeming moments of fatherhood with Nathan, Lucas and Jake in this special four-hour marathon, airing Sunday, June 16th (10:00AM - 2:00PM ET/PT).
SAFE HAVEN Tops DVD & Blu-ray Sales, Week Ending 5/12May 20, 2013RENTRAK CORPORATION (RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services which are based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending May 12, 2013.
GREY'S ANATOMY Takes Adults 18-49 on Thursday with Live + 7 Day LiftMay 20, 2013Based on Live + 7 Day ratings among Adults 18-49, ABC's Modern Family (5.8 rating) moved ahead of NBC's The Voice, beating the Monday edition by 9% (5.3 rating) and the Tuesday edition by a full rating point (+21% - 4.8 rating). The ABC sitcom also solidified its rank as Wednesday's #1 TV show, growing its lead over Fox's American Idol-Weds (3.4) to a huge 71% with young adults (versus 24% in the initial Live + Same Day ratings).
Christian Borle Signs On for Michael Mann's Upcoming Cyber ThrillerMay 20, 2013The Tony-winning actor, who recently starred on NBC's SMASH, has officially signed on for Michael Mann's upcoming, untitled cyber thriller set in China, according to Deadline. Borle joins Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis and Holt McCallany for the film from Legendary Pictures. Mann penned with the script alongside Morgan Davis Foehl.
Billboard Music Awards Hit 12-Year High on ABCMay 20, 2013 With the season finale of America's Funniest Home Videos and the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, ABC dominated the final Sunday of the season in Adults 18-49 (#1 in all 8 half-hours), beating Fox's night of season finales by 72%, CBS with two hours of 60 Minutes and a Country Music special by 138% and NBC with the 2-hour season ender of Celebrity Apprentice by 182%. The Billboard Music Awards stood as the night's highest-rated TV show with young adults. ABC was also the most-watched network overall on the evening, leading runner-up CBS by 1.1 million viewers. Excluding only the night of the Academy Awards, ABC marked its most-watched Sunday since November (since 11/18/12) and posted a season high with Adults 18-49.
TNT's 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Coverage Tips Off 5/22May 20, 2013TNT will be the exclusive home of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals when the Miami Heat and LeBron James face the Indiana Pacers and Paul George in a best-of-seven series beginning with Game 1 from Miami on Wednesday, May 22, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The network's Sports Emmy Award-winning NBA Playoff coverage will feature Marv Albert calling the action with analysts Steve Kerr and Reggie Miller.
Cinipix to Film Section of New Sci-Fi Film NEWCOMERS in SpaceMay 20, 2013 Cinipix, a vertically integrated production, acquisition and distribution company headed by CEO Todd Slater (Ray, Raze), announced today that it has joined forces with Patricia A Beninati and Michael K Anderson's Centerboro Productions to produce the sci-fi action film "Newcomers" and will send XCOR Aerospace's commercial spacecraft, the Lynx, into space to shoot exclusive footage for the film.
ALL-STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Bows to 5.3 Million ViewersMay 20, 2013From 9-11 p.m. ET, the finale of 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' (1.5/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall) grew week to week by 15 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.5 rating vs. a 1.3) and by 24 percent or more than a million viewers (5.255 million vs. 4.222 million), despite last night's special competition from ABC's 'Billboard Music Awards,' Fox's hour-long 'Family Guy' season finale and CBS's 'ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night.'
PBS to Premiere CHARLIE ROSE WEEKEND in JulyMay 20, 2013PBS today announced CHARLIE ROSE WEEKEND (w/t), a new 30-minute series hosted by acclaimed journalist Charlie Rose, to air at 8:30 p.m. on PBS stations nationwide on Fridays. The show will launch in July 2013.
Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, & More Set for Second Season of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG!May 20, 2013The second season of Comedy Bang! Bang! kicks off on Friday, July 12 at 10PM ET/PT with 20 all new episodes and a robust line-up of famous faces. The first ten episodes will air from July 12 - September 13, followed by a short fall hiatus before picking back up on Friday, October 18 for ten more episodes. Host Scott Aukerman (co-creator/director/producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis; writer/performer, Mr. Show) and musical cohort Reggie Watts (Conan, Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park, Jash.com) both return to Comedy Bang! Bang! with their clever take on the well-known format of a late night talk show.
Taylor Swift Sweeps 2013 Billboard Music Awards - All the Winners Here!May 20, 2013The 2013 Billboard Music Awards show, executive produced by Don Mischer, aired live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19 (8:00 - 11:00 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network, sponsored by Chevrolet, Las Vegas, Samsung Galaxy S(R) 4 and Buffalo David Bitton. Taylor Swift took home an impressive eight awards in The Following categories: Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Country Album and Top Country Song.
WADJDA Takes Top Honor at 8th Annual Gulf Film FestivalMay 20, 2013RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Ms. Haifaa Al Mansour, director of the film, 'Wadjda,' has become the first Saudi woman to direct a feature film to win the 'Best Film Award' at the 8 th Gulf Film Festival (GFF). The film was produced by Rotana, which is chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud. Moreover, this latest film award is another addition to Ms. Haifaa Al Mansour's list of international awards.
CONFIRMED: DOCTOR WHO Renewed for 8th SeasonMay 20, 2013BBC announced this weekend that it had renewed Doctor Who for another outing, following the first part of the seventh season finale on Saturday night. The network had hinted at a pick-up earlier this year, but had yet to confirm the news.
Jennifer Leitman to Lead Great American Country's Marketing & Creative ServicesMay 20, 2013Jennifer Leitman has joined Scripps Networks Interactive's lifestyle network, Great American Country, as senior Vice president, marketing & creative services. In her new role, she will oversee consumer marketing, creative and on-air promotions for the network, with a focus on branding strategies that will move Great American Country from a music oriented platform to a country lifestyle brand
ITV's Deborah Turness Named President of NBC NEWSMay 20, 2013Deborah Turness, former editor of ITV News, the United Kingdom's most-watched commercial network news service, has been named President of NBC News. It was announced today by Pat Fili-Krushel, Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group.
ALL-STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE: Donald Trump Crowns the Winner!May 20, 2013 Host and executive producer, Donald J. Trump, named multi-platinum country star Trace Adkins as the first-ever All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in tonight's live season finale, concluding a dramatic and closely watched sixth season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" (Sunday, 9-11pm ET.) Adkins beat Las Vegas superstar Penn Jillette in the exciting finale held at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, which was followed by a party at Cipriani 42nd Street sponsored by Walgreens.