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TBS's upcoming competition series King of the Nerds is set to welcome several prominent guest judges, including George Takei, from STAR TREK; Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, best known for portraying Jay & Silent Bob; Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci from the comedy duo Garfunkel & Oates; Adam Busch from TBS's MEN AT WORK; costume designer and international model and cosplay entertainer Yaya Han; USC debate team coach Gordon Stables; Bravo's TOP CHEF ALL-STARS winner Chef Richard Blais; and musician and rapper MC Frontalot.

TVGuide reports that Jessica Simpson is set to portray a 'version of herself' in a comedy currently being developed at NBC. The project is being described as a 'Curb Your Enthusiasm-style look at her life.'

VH1, the network renowned for chronicling and celebrating multiple music styles, is partnering with Smirnoff(R) Vodka on their hit reality television show MASTER OF THE MIX, a weekly celebration of these cultural influencers for the show's third season in 2013.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre will present The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon, January 24 through March 2, 2013.

NBC's THE BIGGEST LOSER is bigger, bolder and back in January 2013 with a powerful new mission - to tackle the nation's childhood obesity epidemic head on.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt addressed the rumors of Steve Carell's potential return for THE OFFICE's upcoming series finale at the Televsion Critics Association press tour. And the news wasn't good.

The world's most notorious bounty hunters, Dog and Beth Chapman, are back with a vengeance in an all-new, 10 episode series, DOG (working title), premiering April 2013 on CMT. Crisscrossing the United States for the first time, Dog and Beth, joined by their son Leland, will set ablaze the industry they made famous. On this cross-country mission, the famous bounty hunting couple will rescue struggling bail-bondsman companies by hunting down America's most dangerous criminals together. This explosive new, hour-long series also reveals a never-before-seen look into Dog and Beth's stressful strategizing process, Leland's expert use of cutting-edge equipment and the evolving family dynamic that have made the Chapman's fan favorites.

VH1's hit series MOB WIVES is back tonight, January 6th (8:00 PM ET/ PT), and Season 3 finds fan favorites Renee, Karen, Drita, Carla, 'Big Ang,' and Ramona struggling to maintain their hard-won independence - but the mob drama continues to pull them back in.

TBS‘ KING OF THE NERDS, features hosts/exec producers Robert Carradine and Curtis Armstrong of Revenge Of The Nerds fame and Silverman also exec producing.

THE BIGGEST LOSER is back with a two-night premiere event on January 6 (9-11 p.m. ET) and January 7 (8-10 p.m. ET) and a challenge to America to join a revolutionary health movement and get the comprehensive tools and resources they need at the all new www.biggestloser.com to kick off their own weight loss and wellness journeys at home.

NBC'S THE BIGGEST LOSER kicks off the new year January 6 (9-11 pm/ET) with the return of Jillian Michaels and a big, bold mission: to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic head-on by featuring kid participants (ages 13-17) for the first time ever in addition to adult contestants. Get a sneak peek below!

NBC's THE BIGGEST LOSER is bigger, bolder and back in January 2013 with a powerful new mission - to tackle the nation's childhood obesity epidemic head on.

NBC's reality competition series 'Fashion Star' will premiere its second season on Friday, March 8, 2013 (8-9 p.m. ET). This season, 13 talented designers from around the country, including a team of two competing together, will vie for the multi-million dollar prize of launching a clothing line in Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Express. As previously announced, celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos return to the show and Louise Roe joins this season as host.

VH1's hit series MOB WIVES is back Sunday, January 6th (8:00 PM ET/ PT), and Season 3 finds fan favorites Renee, Karen, Drita, Carla, 'Big Ang,' and Ramona struggling to maintain their hard-won independence - but the mob drama continues to pull them back in.

Spike TV's new unscripted original series, CAR LOT RESCUE, follows auto dealership ‘doctor' Tom Stuker as he takes charge in bringing these once failing establishments to new heights of success.

Michael Bublé returns with another star-studded holiday Christmas special airing tonight, December 10th from 10-11 pm ET on NBC. The multi-Grammy Award winning singer is joined by guest stars Rod Stewart, Blake Shelton, and fellow Canadian Carly Rae Jepsen, as well as Elmo, on songs including 'Jingle Bell Rock,' 'Let it Snow,' 'All I want for Christmas is You' and 'Winter Wonderland.' With a little magic, Michael performs a special duet with Bing Crosby of the classic 'White Christmas.'

TBS's upcoming competition series King of the Nerds is set to welcome several prominent guest judges, including George Takei, from STAR TREK; Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, best known for portraying Jay & Silent Bob; Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci from the comedy duo Garfunkel & Oates; Adam Busch from TBS's MEN AT WORK; costume designer and international model and cosplay entertainer Yaya Han; USC debate team coach Gordon Stables; Bravo's TOP CHEF ALL-STARS winner Chef Richard Blais; and musician and rapper MC Frontalot.

In a season unlike any other, NBC's THE BIGGEST LOSER takes on child obesity by featuring kid participants for the first time ever on the show, joining 15 fiercely determined adults eager to lose weight and change their lives forever in a must-see, two-night premiere event on Sunday, January 6 (9-11 p.m. ET) and Monday, January 7 (8-10 p.m. ET).