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HBO Sports, the leading television platform for boxing in the U.S., will present a compelling documentary about the talented but tormented world champion boxer Johnny Tapia.

Don't be surprised if you tune into Nat Geo WILD this holiday season and hear big cats compared to The Real Housewives or raccoons accused of hacking the cloud.

Anna Kendrick, who takes on the role of 'Cinderella' in Disney's upcoming INTO THE WOODS, will visit CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN tonight, December 16th.

?REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL caps its 20th season with a special roundtable review of the show's most memorable moments this year when the series' 213th edition, available in HDTV, debuts TONIGHT, DEC. 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.

This December, American Heroes Channel (AHC) unlocks the vault to reveal some of America's most important - and often hidden - treasures in the all-new original series, SECRETS OF THE ARSENAL. Hosted by veteran journalist Geoff Edgers, SECRETS OF THE ARSENAL takes viewers into the archives, storerooms and private collections rarely shown off. Examining everything from a secret letter that connected an underground spying ring during the Revolutionary War, to the double barrel shotgun used by infamous stagecoach robber Black Bart, Edgers is the consummate guide to bring history to life. The six-part series SECRETS OF THE ARSENAL premieres tonight, December 16 at 10/9c on AHC.

Chef Aarón Sánchez hits the road for a cross-country culinary journey exploring the Latin side of U.S. cities in the new six-episode series Taco Trip, premiering tonight, December 16th at 9:30pm

NBC is bringing in the holiday spirit with the stop-motion hourlong animated special 'Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas,' set to air tonight, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Based on the popular film 'Elf' and the hit Broadway show 'Elf: The Musical,' the special will star four-time Emmy Award winner Jim Parsons ('The Big Bang Theory') as Buddy.

Ashley Brown, who originated the title of MARY POPPINS on Broadway, sang 'Feed The Birds' in BACKSTAGE WITH DISNEY ON BROADWAY tonight on ABC, with Jim and Lori Abbott on piano and violin. Watch her perform below!

According to Page Six, Bill Cosby finally opened up on Friday, December 12. But instead of addressing the many rape and sex abuse allegations against him, the comedian took the opportunity to lecture the media about neutrality in reporting.

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Charli XCX on December 13, 2014. Wedding bells are chiming in this clip from last night's episode -- or are they?

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Charli XCX on December 13, 2014. Click below to watch Freeman play a guest on 'Right Side of the Bed'!

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Charli XCX on December 13, 2014. Click below to watch him training a new, inept assembly line employee in one of last night's sketches!

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Charli XCX last night, December 13, 2014. In the sketch below, Freeman and Aidy Bryant join manic forces to sell waterbeds. Click to watch!

“Saturday Night Live,' with host Martin Freeman and musical guest Charli XCX delivered a 3.9 rating, 10 share in household results in the 56 markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.0/9 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with Local People Meters.

Kenan Thompson and company killed it on last night's SNL with 'Sump'n Claus'. Check out the sketch below!

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on December 13, 2014. In an extra from last night's episode, Martin Freeman sells 'Santa Traps,' the perfect gift for those with acquired tastes... Watch below!

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on December 13, 2014. Watch a clip of Freeman as a Christmas concert sax player below!

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on December 13, 2014, and one of last night's most hilarious skits came in the form of an OFFICE-HOBBIT mashup. (Freeman originally appeared in the UK version of the TV series.) Watch below!

THE HOBBIT star Martin Freeman hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on December 13, 2014. Below, check out his monologue from last night's episode!

To open the show, this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE mocked the Senate's report about the CIA's torture techniques with an in-depth interview by Charlie Rose (cast member Taran Killam). Check it out below!