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USA Network has reached an agreement with Twentieth Television, acquiring the exclusive syndication rights to the critically acclaimed ratings hit MODERN FAMILY. The announcement was made today by Jane Blaney, USA's executive vice president, programming, acquisitions and scheduling and Steve MacDonald, EVP, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television. Under the agreement, USA will strip the series Monday through Sunday beginning Fall 2013.

The next wave of nominees has been announced for Teen Choice 2010 airing Monday, Aug. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. New categories include Choice Movie Scene Stealer, Choice Celebrity Fashion Line, Choice Web Star, Choice Smile, Choice American Idol Alum, Choice Country Song, and Choice Country Album. 'Glee' and 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' lead the second wave of Teen Choice 2010 nominees with 9 nominations each.

Continuing their pursuit of the Cam/Michael onscreen kiss, 'Modern Family' viewers have begun a 'Let Cam and Mitchell kiss on Modern Family!' Facebook campaign.

Stars from the world of film, television and the stage walked the 'blue carpet' on June 10, 2010 to celebrate the World Premiere of WORLD OF COLOR, the brand new nighttime show at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim. A show five years in the making, WORLD OF COLOR combines water, music, fire, lights, animation, and a lot of Disney magic and storytelling to wow its audience with a 25-minute spectacle that rises from the waters of Paradise Bay.

On Tuesday, June 1st, the longest running American musical in Broadway history returned to the city of Los Angeles for another 'Singular Sensation' at the Pantages Theatre!

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

ABC's hit sitcom, 'Modern Family' is known for its realistic portrayal of the average family. However, the behavior of the show's gay couple, Cameron (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Mitchell (Eric Stonestreet) exemplify the latest inconsistency to be picked up by viewers. Although the sitcom is often praised for its non-stereotypical portrayal of the gay community, viewers are starting to see just the opposite.

'Hawaii' - Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Airport 2010' - For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson appeared on Bravo's Watch What Happens: Live on April 22nd. In this clip, Jesse and Bethenny Frankel take more viewer questions in the web exclusive after show.

'Airport 2010' - For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to discuss Modern Family, his move to LA, and Spelling Bee and more.

Chazz Palminteri will guest star as 'Shorty' in an upcoming episode of 'Modern Family' on ABC. The episode, titled 'Fifteen Percent' begins when Mitchell plants the seed in Jay's head that he thinks one of Jay's old buddies, Shorty, might be secretly gay.

Nominees for the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2009 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood.