Lifetime Television News

Viewers will get the chance to experience the life of one of America's most famous young mothers, Bristol Palin, in the all new docuseries, BRISTOL PALIN: LIFE'S A TRIPP , premiering Tuesday, June 19, at 10pm ET/PT with back-to-back episodes.

After this Sunday's intense cliffhanger episode of Lifetime's hit drama ARMY WIVES, the series will begin a five week break and return with even more drama and all-new episodes on Sunday, June 24, in a new time period at 10:00pm ET/PT.

Lifetime premieres the Original Movie BLUE LAGOON: THE AWAKENING, starring Denise Richards and up-and-coming actors, Brenton Thwaites (Home and Away) and Indiana Evans (Home and Away) in the provocative story of teens who fall in love while marooned on a tropical island, Saturday, June 16 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Lifetime has picked up THE HOUSTON CHRONICLES (working title), an all-new docu-series that will follow the lives of the late Whitney Houston's family, led by Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law and manager, and including Pat's daughter Rayah, Whitney's brother Gary, daughter Bobbi Kristina and mother, Grammy(R) Award-winning singer Cissy Houston.

After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, May 8 through May 13, 2012. Tickets are available now.

On the heels of his acclaimed role in the hit Lifetime Original Movie, Drew Peterson: Untouchable, Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Award nominee Rob Lowe will star in the new Lifetime Original Movie PROSECUTING CASEY ANTHONY (working title).

Lifetime has green lit the Original Movie THE JUNE CARTER CASH STORY (working title), starring four-time Grammy(R) Award-nominee Jewel and based on John Carter Cash's narrative of his mother June Carter Cash's life, Anchored in Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash.

Reflecting the dramatic cultural changes occurring among women, Lifetime evolves its brand with the launch of a stylish new look, message, tagline and brand campaign across multiple platforms starting today, May 2. The new iconic logo and tagline 'Your Life. Your Time.' are the cornerstones of the Lifetime brand and evoke an aspirational tone and bolder spirit connecting Lifetime's brand and growth in original programming. The announcement was made today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager of Lifetime Networks.

Premiering Wednesday, June 6, from 10:00 to 11:30pm ET/PT, the unscripted series will explore modern gender roles and find out what happens when all of the women leave town, leaving the remaining men to run their households, businesses and community on their own.

What do women really want when it comes to sex? As a new generation of women talk openly about sex, marriage and relationships, Lifetime is at the center of this cultural conversation with the all-new reality series 7 Days of Sex. Challenging couples to have sex for one week straight with the hope of saving their marriage, 7 DAYS OF SEX will premiere tonight, April 26, at 10 PM ET/PT.

Let The Conversation begin... Lifetime's all-new series THE CONVERSATION WITH AMANDA de CADENET, a refreshing and intimate take on celebrity interviews hosted by British television personality and renowned photographer Amanda de Cadenet and executive produced by Demi Moore and de Cadenet, will premiere tonight, April 26, at 11:00pm ET/PT. The hour-long program created by de Cadenet marks her U.S. television debut.

Lifetime's critically acclaimed hit series, Drop Dead Diva, returns for a fourth season with 13 new episodes premiering Sunday, June 3, at 9pm ET/PT. Joining the series' roster of top name guest stars is Kim Kardashian (Keeping Up with the Kardashians) who makes her multiple episode debut in the season opener. The one-hour, comedic drama tells the story of a shallow wannabe model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney, Jane. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Drop Dead Diva features breakout star Brooke Elliott (Wicked, Taboo), Margaret Cho (Dancing with the Stars, Notorious C.H.O.),Jackson Hurst (Living Proof), Kate Levering (Cashmere Mafia), April Bowlby (Two and a Half Men) and Josh Stamberg (Lie to Me). Carter MacIntyre (Undercovers) and Lex Medlin (Southland) join the ensemble cast as series regulars.

Lifetime and the NYTVF (www.nytvf.com) today announced the launch of a partnered initiative providing indie producers and production companies with the opportunity to develop unscripted programming with the cable powerhouse. Submitting producers should focus on concepts and characters that revolve around big, unique personalities and worlds that bring a fresh perspective to the television landscape.

Lindsay Lohan is set to star as the legendary Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime Original Movie Liz & Dick, based on the true story of the screen icon's historic romance with actor Richard Burton.

Ahoy! Lifetime sets its sights on romance on the high-seas by taking match-making to new territories with the launch of the docu-dating series LOVE FOR SAIL. Beginning Tuesday, April 10, at 10:00 pm ET/PT, the hour-long program will follow single women as they leave their day-to-day lives behind looking for love aboard a tropical cruise liner.

Just when you thought Lifetime's hit docu-series Dance Moms couldn't get more fiery or passionate, the franchise heads south to the hot and sultry beaches of Florida with the premiere of DNCE MOMS MIAMI on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 10:30 pm ET/PT

What do women really want when it comes to sex? As a new generation of women talk openly about sex, marriage and relationships, Lifetime is at the center of this cultural conversation with the all-new reality series 7 Days of Sex. Challenging couples to have sex for one week straight with the hope of saving their marriage, 7 DAYS OF SEX will premiere on Thursday, April 26, at 10 PM ET/PT.

Ahoy! Lifetime sets its sights on romance on the high-seas by taking match-making to new territories with the launch of the docu-dating series LOVE FOR SAIL. Beginning Tuesday, April 10, at 10:00 pm ET/PT, the hour-long program will follow single women as they leave their day-to-day lives behind looking for love aboard a tropical cruise liner.

After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre May 8-13, 2012. Tickets are available now!