STAGE TUBE: Scott Alan Performs 'Blessing' from Album 'KEYS'August 9, 2014Famed composer Scott Alan recently took part in the Broadway Gets GLAAD: A Benefit Concert on August 4, where he performed a rendition of his song 'Blessing' from his album KEYS: THE SONGS OF SCOTT ALAN. Check out his performance below!
ASCENSION with Tricia Helfer, New Series Z NATION and More Highlight Syfy's Fall ProgrammingAugust 8, 2014 Syfy's 2014 Fall Programming primetime lineup will feature the highly anticipated six hour event series Ascension, starring Tricia Helfer (November 24); the series premieres of Z Nation (September 12) and the docuseries Town of the Living Dead (October 7); the season five return of Haven (September 11) and the special 10th anniversary season of Ghost Hunters (October 8).
OWN to Debut THE SPECIALS, 9/7August 7, 2014OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the television debut of “The Specials.” The groundbreaking docu-series shares the funny, honest story of five housemates with intellectual disabilities living the classic student lifestyle in England. All 13 episodes will air back-to-back on Sunday, September 7 from 2:30 – 9 p.m.
TRUE DETECTIVE Creator Responds to Plagiarism AccusationsAugust 7, 2014With casting on the second season of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE nearing a close, series creator Nic Pizzolatto is now responding to new plagiarism accusations. Fans of writer Thomas Ligotti have offered up comparisons of lines from the first season of 'DETECTIVE,' citing striking similarities between character dialogue and Ligotti's writings.
Third Season of Destination America's BUYING ALASKA to Premiere 9/6August 7, 2014Just in time for the change of the season, Destination America is bringing back the originator of its popular 'Buying' franchise with a third season of BUYING ALASKA. This series proves that, for the most adventurous of Americans, forgoing basic amenities is a reasonable tradeoff for stunning surroundings that can't be found anywhere in the Lower 48. Follow along as families tour properties with much more to offer than just normal living quarters -- an extraordinary Alaskan landscape, simplified lifestyle, and proximity to nature. From the ability to hunt and fish off your back deck to extreme seclusion on your own private island, Alaska offers it all. Living in this rugged and remote terrain is not for the faint of heart, but paradise awaits for homeowners seeking an adventure. The 30-episode third season of BUYING ALASKA premieres Saturday, September 6 at 9/8c and 9:30/8:30c on Destination America.
Pierce Brosnan to Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD, 8/10August 7, 2014He's known to millions for playing the debonair spy James Bond and for his work on the TV series “Remington Steele,” but actor Pierce Brosnan is still in the hunt for a signature role, he tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast August 10, 2014 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING Returns to NBCSN this WeekendAugust 7, 2014fter making its NBC broadcast debut last month, World Series of Fighting returns to NBCSN this Saturday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET highlighted by the lightweight fight between knockout specialist Luis “Baboon” Palomino (22-9, 12 wins by knockout) and undefeated rising star Lewis Gonzalez (9-0).
NIGHTLINE is No. 1 in Total Viewers for July SweepAugust 7, 2014“Nightline” ranked No. 1 for the 2014 July Sweep in Total Viewers (1.514 million), winning its first July sweep in its new time slot, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led NBC's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” by 33,000 Total Viewers and CBS' “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” by 222,000 Total Viewers. “Nightline” has won the last 2 sweeps periods after also winning May 2014.