Nickelodeon Renews INSTANT MOM for Third SeasonSeptember 9, 2014Nickelodeon has ordered a 20-episode third season of its hit family comedy Instant Mom for Nick at Nite and NickMom, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Beginning Oct. 2, season two of Instant Mom will premiere in its new timeslot on Nick at Nite, Thursdays at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The series also airs during the adult-targeted NickMom nighttime comedy block on the Nick Jr. channel.
MAKE YOUR MARK Returns to Disney Channel this WeekSeptember 9, 2014New segments that showcase kids and teens from around the country whose uplifting stories can encourage their peers to get inspired, to connect to the world, and to communicate in positive ways will be presented as part of the Emmy Award-winning 'Make Your Mark' series, beginning FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 on Disney Channel. The interstitial series is designed to reach kids age 6-14 with a wide array of empowering, relevant stories and to augment the Channel's themes of communication, diversity and optimism.
E!'s TOTAL DIVAS Returns to Over 1.2 Million Total ViewersSeptember 8, 2014 E!'s “Total Divas” kicked off its third season premiere with a pop on Sunday, September 7 (9-10:00 pm). Delivering over 1.2 million total viewers and 821K Adults 18-49, the series was up +15% and +17% respectively versus the season 2 premiere. Back for an all-new season where sisterhood meets over-the-top drama, viewers were introduced to the brazen WWE Diva, Rosa Mendes, and saw Nikki Bella pursue freezing her eggs unbeknownst to her longtime boyfriend, WWE Superstar John Cena. The unprecedented inside look at the lives of the women of the WWE® was the most watched E! season 3 premiere in more than three years. On the digital front, 'Total Divas' garnered 26,000 Tweets and ranked as the #1 ad-supported cable program of the night (excluding sports).
Viewers of Sunday night's highly rated “Total Divas'” premiere stayed tuned for a new episode of “#RichKids of Beverly Hills” (10 – 10:30 pm), which followed EJ Johnson as a celebrity Grand Marshal of San Francisco's Pride Parade. The episode, which also documented socialite Dorothy Wang's return to the dating scene after recent heartbreak, retained nearly two-thirds (64%) of its lead-in and delivered over half a million among Adults 18-49 (516K). The second season continues to pace ahead of season 1 by +6%.
NBCSN's Premier League Coverage Continues this WeekendSeptember 8, 2014Chelsea, with midfielder Cesc Fabregas, host Swansea City at 10 a.m. ET Saturday on NBCSN, highlighting NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage this weekend. The two teams are unbeaten through three weeks of play as the Swans travel to Stamford Bridge to take on the Blues, who come into the match off a 6-3 victory versus Everton on August 30.
Golf Channel to Air Encore Presentation of ARNIE, 9/10September 8, 2014Celebrating Arnold Palmer's 85th birthday, Golf Channel on Wednesday will air an encore presentation of the critically acclaimed Arnie which chronicles the life and legacy of Palmer and became the most-watched original production in Golf Channel history. The three-part television event will air in consecutive hours beginning at 3 p.m. ET and in primetime at 8 p.m. ET.
NBC to Air AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR: USA VS. THE WORLD, 9/15September 8, 2014NBC will present its second annual “American Ninja Warrior” international competition later this summer with a three-hour special, “USA vs. the World.” Five of the top competitors from “American Ninja Warrior” will go head-to-head against competitors from Japan and from Europe in a high-stakes competition on the show's famed four-stage finals course.
TODAY's 'For the Love of Pets' Kicks Off Next WeekSeptember 5, 2014All next week, NBC's TODAY is celebrating man's best friend (and feline) in a special series. Beginning Monday, September 8, “For the Love of Pets,” will focus on all things furry, sharing stories of ordinary pets that have done extraordinary things. During the week, special appearances will be made by: Jasper Vieira (Meredith Vieira's dog), Pepper Roker (Al Roker's dog) and Zara Morales (Natalie Morales' dog).
NBC to Air Joan Rivers Special TonightSeptember 5, 2014In a special edition of NBC's Dateline, 'Celebrating Joan Rivers' will look back at the extraordinary life and legacy of Joan Rivers, airing tonight at 9pm/8c. Friends and fellow comics will pay tribute to the legendary comedienne and television host, including KATHY Griffin, Dick Cavett, Donald Trump, Don Rickles, Gilbert Gottfried and Lily Tomlin.
TV Land Orders 12 Additional Episodes of THE EXESSeptember 5, 2014TV Land is picking up an additional 12 episodes of its hit original sitcom 'The Exes,' starring Donald Faison, Wayne Knight, David Alan Basche, Kelly Stables and Kristen Johnston, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, President of TV Land. The episodes will be a part of the series' fourth season, currently in production and set to premiere on Wednesday, November 5th at 10:30pm ET/PT, immediately following the season six premiere of 'Hot in Cleveland.'
CBS News Veteran Bruce Morton Dies at 83September 5, 2014Bruce Morton, an award-winning political correspondent for CBS News who also covered the Vietnam War and the space program, died today at his home in Washington, D.C., after a battle with cancer. He was 83.
NBC's NFL KICKOFF Draws Nearly 27 Million ViewersSeptember 5, 2014The Seattle Seahawks' 20-point victory over the Green Bay Packers in last night's “NFL Kickoff” on NBC was watched by 26.9 million viewers -- up 7% from last year's opening-game and ranking as the third-most watched “NFL Kickoff” game in the 13-year history of the event, according to fast national data released today by The Nielsen Company.
Florida Georgia Line to Perform Live on NASHVILLE Season PremiereSeptember 4, 2014Superstar duo Florida Georgia Line will perform live on the season premiere of “Nashville,” airing WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. FGL will perform a song live for the east coast and then again for the west coast airing of the show. This is the first time that a real-life recording artist has performed live on the series, and the premiere will also include the previously announced live solo performances earlier in the show by “Nashville” stars Chris Carmack and Charles Esten.
MTV Wraps TEEN WOLF Seaosn with Expanded Finale this WeekendSeptember 4, 2014MTV announced today the season four finale of its hit scripted drama “Teen Wolf” will be expanded to 75 minutes, followed by an extended 45-minute “Wolf Watch.” On Sunday, September 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, MTV will air 'Being Tyler Posey,' an hour-long special that follows the “Teen Wolf” star off the set and into his personal life to see how he juggles his relationship, family, friends and being a celebrity.