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Michael Phelps Takes Final Swim of London Olympics Tonight on NBC, 8/4
by TV News Desk - Aug 4, 2012


Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian of all time with 20 medals, swims for his final gold medal of the London Olympics tonight, Saturday, August 4, in the 4x100 medley relay. Phelps will swim the butterfly leg. Missy Franklin is expected to anchor the women's 4x100 medley relay in the freestyle leg. Also in primetime, reigning world champion Carmelita Jeter is expected to sprint for the gold in the women's 100m on the track tomorrow night.

Lea Michele, Neil Patrick Harris Among Nominees for 2012 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS, Airing Tonight, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2012


TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live tonight, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Among the nominees are GLEE star Lea Michele and 'How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris.

Wayne Brady and More Star in ABC's Improv Series TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE, Beg. Tonight, 7/10
by TV News Desk - Jul 10, 2012


From the creators of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and 'Mock the Week,' TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE is a brand new studio-based improvisation series that redefines both the chat show and television improv formats. The series premieres tonight, July 10 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m., ET).

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Serena Williams Guest Stars on DROP DEAD DIVA
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2012


Tennis legend Serena Williams will guest star on this Sunday's episode of Lifetime's DROP DEAD DIVA. Get a sneak peek below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Serena Williams Guest Stars on DROP DEAD DIVA
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 6, 2012


Tennis legend Serena Williams will guest star on this Sunday's episode of Lifetime's DROP DEAD DIVA. Get a sneak peek below!

Samuel L. Jackson Hosts BET AWARDS 12 Tonight, 7/3
by TV News Desk - Jul 3, 2012


Actor Samuel L. Jackson, declared the highest grossing movie actor of all time according to the Guinness Book of World Records, will be this year's BET AWARDS 12 host. In addition, the members of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are the prestigious recipients of the 'Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award;' and Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj were revealed as the first confirmed performers.

Chris Brown, Jay-Z Among 2012 BET AWARDS Winners
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2012


Live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 1st, BET AWARDS 12 kicked off with a bang when G.O.O.D. Music artists Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Pusha T exploded onto the stage for a medley of their hits 'Mercy' and 'Cold'

Lifetime's DROP DEAD DIVA Premieres Season 4 Tonight, 6/3
by TV News Desk - Jun 3, 2012


Lifetime's critically acclaimed hit series, Drop Dead Diva, returns for a fourth season with 13 new episodes premiering tonight, 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.

Wayne Brady et al to Star in ABC's Improv Series TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE, Beg. 7/10
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2012


From the creators of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and 'Mock the Week,' TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE is a brand new studio-based improvisation series that redefines both the chat show and television improv formats. The series premieres Tuesday, July 10 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m., ET).

Samuel L. Jackson to Host BET AWARDS 12
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2012


Earlier today at a press conference held in BET's New York studios, it was announced that actor Samuel L. Jackson, declared the highest grossing movie actor of all time according to the Guinness Book of World Records, will be this year's BET AWARDS 12 host. In addition, the members of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly were announced to be the prestigious recipients of the 'Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award;' and Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj were revealed as the first confirmed performers.

Lea Michele, Neil Patrick Harris Among Nominees for 2012 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2012


TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Among the nominees are GLEE star Lea Michele and 'How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris.

Teen Choice 2012 Nominees Announced - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, AMERICAN IDOL and More!
by TV News Desk - May 18, 2012


TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. 'The Vampire Diaries' leads the TEEN CHOICE 2012 nominees with six nominations, while AMERICAN IDOL and Justin Bieber each garnered five nominations. In addition, new categories added this year include Choice Book and Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist.

Lifetime's DROP DEAD DIVA Premieres Season 4, 6/3
by TV News Desk - Apr 25, 2012


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.

ABC Announces Summer Programming Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 5, 2012


ABC has unveiled its summer schedule, featuring the return of Rookie Blue as the only scripted show. The second seasons of reality series Secret Millionaire and Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition and another installment of summer staples Wipeout and Bachelorette will also air during the summer months. ABC's new programming offerings this summer include the previously announced singing competition Duets, the improv comedy series Trust Us With Your Life and the mystery docu-series Final Witness.

STAGE TUBE: Holland Taylor Speaks at Women in the World Summit
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2012


Holland Taylor has been named one of Newsweek's '150 Fearless Women,' along with Hillary Clinton, Meryl Streep, Marie Colvin, Adele, Gabrielle Giffords, Angelina Jolie, Kirstin Gillibrand, Angela Merkel, Andrea Mitchell, Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, Kristen Wiig and Orpah Winfrey. The Emmy Award-winning Ms. Taylor received the award not only for her 'critically acclaimed roles on film stage and television,' but also for the play ANN, 'an ode to the feisty late governor of Texas, which Taylor wrote and acts in.' The play premiered in Texas, just finished a critically acclaimed pre-Broadway run in Chicago and Washington, D.C..

ANN's Holland Taylor Named 'Fearless Woman' by Newsweek
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 8, 2012


Holland Taylor has been named one of Newsweek's "150 Fearless Women," along with Hillary Clinton, Meryl Streep, Marie Colvin, Adele, Gabrielle Giffords, Angelina Jolie, Kirstin Gillibrand, Angela Merkel, Andrea Mitchell, Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, Kristen Wiig and Orpah Winfrey. The Emmy Award-winning Ms. Taylor received the award not only for her "critically acclaimed roles on film stage and television," but also for the play ANN, "an ode to the feisty late governor of Texas, which Taylor wrote and acts in." The play premiered in Texas, just finished a critically acclaimed pre-Broadway run in Chicago and Washington, D.C..

Michelle Obama to Participate in Cartoon Network's HALL OF GAME AWARDS, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2012


First Lady Michelle Obama will make a special taped appearance at Cartoon Network's upcoming Hall of Game Awards (HallofGame.com). Mrs. Obama founded Let's Move! two years ago to solve the problem of childhood obesity. The First Lady will appear onscreen to speak about the importance of getting active and to congratulate 'Let's Move L.A.' on the work they've done to get people moving.

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