Kim Kardashian: THE X FACTOR Has Not Fired KhloeFebruary 19, 2013Following yesterday's announcement by The New York Post that X FACTOR host Khloe Kardashian had been axed from the show, her sister Kim, insists there's no truth to the rumors.
Disney Channel Dominates Friday Night in Key Kids DemoFebruary 19, 2013 Powered by all-new episodes of "Jessie," (one hour) and animated hits "Gravity Falls," "Phineas and Ferb" and "Fish Hooks," Disney Channel ranked as Friday's #1 TV network in Kids 2-11 (1.05 million/2.7 rating), Kids 6-11 (679,000/2.9 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (562,000/2.4 rating) and cable TV's #1 network in Total Viewers (1.84 million).
Fox Signs Programming, Distribution Partnership with Youtube's WIGSFebruary 19, 2013Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) has entered into a multi-year pact with YouTube original drama channel WIGS. Building upon News Corporation's initial investment, FOX and WIGS have formed a programming, marketing and distribution partnership designed to expand the breadth of offerings through the WIGS channel, and test and nurture dramatic concepts and talent in the digital realm. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, FOX will assume a collaborative role in developing and marketing the channel to grow its base of female viewers, with an eye toward building content that can be programmed on FOX and/or other channels.
Oprah's Interview with Beyonce Scores Over 1.3M Viewers on OWNFebruary 19, 2013Over 1.3 million viewers watched Oprah Winfrey's interview with Beyonce on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' on a special night Saturday, February 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The episode posted a 1.26 W25-54 and scored triple-digit growth versus year ago numbers across key demos (+385% W25-54; +342% total viewers).
DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3 Finale Draws 8.2M ViewersFebruary 19, 2013PBS and WGBH announced today that the conclusion of the breakout hit 'Downton Abbey, Season 3' on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC captivated an average audience of 8.2 million viewers (Nielsen Fast National data, 5.2 household rating). The Season 3 finale's average audience was 50 percent above the Season 2 finale (5.4 million viewers, 3.5 household Fast National rating) from February 2012.
VIDEO: First Trailer for GALLOWWALKERS ReleasedFebruary 19, 2013The first trailer for GALLOWWALKERS, starring Wesley Snipes, and directed by Andrew Goth and Joanne Ray, hast just been released. Check out the trailer via ComingSoon.net below!
VIDEO: The 1975 Unveil Music Video for CHOCOLATEFebruary 19, 2013Manchester natives The 1975 today premiered the music video for their new single 'Chocolate' at THEFADER.com. The track is featured on the band's forthcoming EP Music For Cars (pre-order), which will preceded the band's full-length debut on Vagrant Records early this summer in the U.S. Check out the video below!
Machinima to Air Live Recap of The CW's CULT Every TuesdayFebruary 19, 2013=There's no stopping the power of this CULT! In the new Warner Bros. Television/The CW series (airing Tuesdays 9/8c), obsessed fans pore over every detail of a mysterious TV thriller online, following the exploits of Cult leader Billy Grimm and his rabid followers. And now, in the real world, real-life Cult fans will also have the chance to examine the show's many shadowy twists and turns with Machinima's ETC After Party: The Cult of CULT, a live interactive recap show on Machinima's ETC (Entertainment, Technology, Culture) channel directly following every Tuesday night telecast.
The Oscars' Online FASHION FACE/OFF Competition Now LiveFebruary 19, 2013The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences put three of FIDM's most talented fashion designers to the test as they compete with what they think the five Best Actress nominees and funny man host Seth MacFarlane should wear on the Red Carpet at the Oscars.
The Band Perry Takes Top Spot Billboard Country Chart for 2nd Consecutive WeekFebruary 19, 2013 The Band Perry is at the top with 'Better Dig Two,' taking the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Chart for a second consecutive week and also making the ascend to #1 on Mediabase. 'Better Dig Two' has also rooted itself in the #1 spot on both Nielsen BDS Canada Country National Airplay and Mediabase Canada Country Airplay charts for the second consecutive week, showing the staying power of The Band Perry's first #1 single in that country. The fastest-rising single of their career has sold over one million copies and also marks the sibling trio's third chart-topper.
ESPN Films & espnW Announce NINE FOR IX Documentary LineupFebruary 19, 2013 ESPN Films and espnW have announced the film slate for Nine for IX, a documentary series focused on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. Nine for IX film topics include an intimate look at Pat Summitt, college sports' most successful coach ever, the largely unknown history of Katarina Witt and her link with East Germany's secret police, and the focus of sex in the marketing of female athletes. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 2 on ESPN and the films will air over consecutive Tuesday evenings at 8pm ET.
Eddie Redmayne to Star in BBC's WAR AND PEACE Adaptation?February 19, 2013Yesterday, it was announced that the BBC has started developing a televised adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic tome, WAR AND PEACE. As of today, the upcoming six-part series has found its star in LES MISERABLES' Eddie Redmayne, Entertainment Wise has reported.
ABC Family to Air All-ASL Episode of SWITCHED AT BIRTH, 3/4February 19, 2013 In an all-new episode of "Switched at Birth" told entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), the students at Carlton School for the Deaf protest to keep their school open. The ground-breaking episode, a first for a scripted series on mainstream television, will air Monday, March 4 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.
Allman Brothers Band Announce 2nd Annual Peach Music Festival, 8/15-8/18February 19, 2013The Allman Brothers Band (ABB) is proud to announce The Peach Music Festival is returning for a second year to Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Sno Mountain Ski Area & Water Park in Scranton, PA. This year, The Peach will take place Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18 and include 4 days of camping, multiple stages, music and so much more!
Jamie N Commons' RUMBLE AND SWAY EP Now Available for Pre-OrderFebruary 19, 2013Jamie N Commons, the UK singer/songwriter who was nominated for the BBC Sound Poll of 2012 for his first UK release The Baron EP, will release his U.S. debut Rumble And Sway EP digitally March 5th (March 12th physical) on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records. The EP is available for pre-order now on iTunes.