VIDEO: SNL Presents 'The History of Punk'April 14, 2013SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE presented an indepth look at the British punk band IAN RUBBISH AND THE BIZZAROS on last night's episode - as well as the crumbling of the band over their different views on the late Margaret Thatcher. Check out the sketch below!
FASHION STAR Scores Five-Week High in Adults 18-49April 13, 2013At 8 p.m. ET, 'Fashion Star' (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall) hit a five-week high in 18-49, matching its March 8 debut rating for a series high. Week to week, 'Fashion Star' is up 33 percent (to a 0.8 from a 0.6). In total viewers, 'Fashion Star' is also at a five-week high, with its biggest overall audience since March 8. Week to week, 'Fashion Star' is up 11 percent in total viewers (2.907 million vs. 2.613 million). In the time period, 'Fashion Star' is #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and other key measures.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - New Promo for STARZ's DA VINCI'S DEMONSApril 13, 2013Starz released the a new promo for its upcoming original series, DA VINCI'S DEMONS, premiering Friday, April 12 at 10pm ET/PT. The series, created by David S. Goyer, the mind behind The Dark Knight Trilogy and upcoming feature film, Man of Steel, presents a never-before-seen portrayal of one of the most infamous historical figures of all time... Leonardo da Vinci. Check out the sneak peek below!
Filming on HOUSE OF CARDS Season 2 to Begin this MonthApril 12, 2013Kevin Spacey will shortly return to the land of corruption - also known as Washington DC. HOUSE OF CARDS star Constance Zimmer let it be known today on Twitter that shooting on Season 2 of the runaway-hit streamer will begin later this month. Deadline caught the tweet, and was the first to report.
Photo Flash: THE MENTALIST's 'Red and Itchy,' Airing 4/28April 12, 2013On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red and Itchy,' J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane's help when the mysterious container he's been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home, on Sunday, April 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Pruitt Taylor Vince returns as J.J. LaRoche.
Photo Flash: BLUE BLOOD's 'Devil's Breath,' Airing 4/26April 12, 2013On BLUE BLOODS' upcoming episode, titled 'Devil's Breath,' when Danny finds a disoriented man in a park covered in his girlfriend's blood, he finds it hard to believe that the man has no recollection of the night's events until they find a strong narcotic in his bloodstream. Meanwhile, Jamie gets into trouble when he helps an off-duty officer cover up his intoxication after he apprehended an armed robber, on Friday, April 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.
Sprout Scores Highest-Rated First Quarter in Network's HistoryApril 12, 2013 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout scored its highest rated first quarter in the history of the network averaging a coverage area 0.24 rating/ 128k homes. The record first quarter also marked the sixth consecutive quarter of year over year double digit household percentage growth.
VIDEO: Tegan and Sara Perform Equality-Themed CLOSER on THE TONIGHT SHOWApril 12, 2013In case you missed it: Last night Tegan and Sara performed hit single 'Closer' on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The duo performed cloaked in red, in solidarity for marriage equality, complete with a drum kit featuring the Human Rights Campaign logo. Said Stereogum, 'On the show, Tegan, Sara, and their backing band all made a clear and noise-free visual statement in favor of marriage equality, wearing pink stage clothes and displaying a big equal sign on the drums.'
Emma Watson to Debut New Clip of THE BLING RING Tonight on MTVApril 12, 2013"MTV Sneak Peek Week" ends tonight following a week-long celebration of the Summer Blockbuster Movie season, with the highly anticipated new Sophia Coppola film "The To Do List." Stars Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Taissa Farmiga and Claire Julien will be onsite to introduce an exclusive clip from the film at 11:00 p.m. ET on MTV and immediately following treat fans to an extended live Q&A with MTV News' Josh Horowitz on MTV.com. Those at home can get in on the action via Twitter using the @MTVNews handle, hash tag #MTVSneak or submit their questions for the cast online via MTV.com. Fans that live in the Los Angeles area are invited to attend tonight's Q&A taking place at the "5 Towers" on Universal CityWalk.
DANCING to Feature 'Len's Side-by Side-Challenge' Next WeekApril 12, 2013 Nine remaining couples hit the dance floor and face an exciting new challenge MONDAY, APRIL 15 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). In another first for "Dancing with the Stars," a new twist called "Len's Side By Side Challenge" tasks each couple to perform a portion of their individual dance alongside a pro dance couple. The pro couples will include returning favorites Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Anna Trebunskaya, Tristan MacManus, Tony Dovolani, Gleb Savchenko and Chelsie Hightower. This new twist will allow the audience as well as judges to compare the celebrity's dance technique in real time to a professional's. Monday will also feature a show stopping opening number with the entire cast, returning pros and dance troupe.