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MTV2 and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced that hip hop icons Sway and Fat Joe, as well as 'Girl Code' and 'Guy Code' stars Chris Distefano and Melanie Iglesias, will host 'Off the Bat from the MLB Fan Cave,' a new series premiering in April on MTV2. 2013 World Series MVP David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox is serving as an Executive Producer of the series throughout the season. Additionally, MLB All-Stars Robinson Cano of the Seattle Mariners, Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles and Craig Kimbrel of the Atlanta Braves, as well as 2013 Rookies of the Year Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins and Wil Myers of the Tampa Bay Rays, have signed on to serve as Executive Producers of individual 'Off the Bat' episodes. The series launches a multi-year, cross-platform programming partnership between MLB and MTV - previously announced in November 2013 - that will bring fans inside the intersection of pop culture and baseball.

This Sunday, TVGN and Shazam(R) will offer viewers an interactive second screen engagement opportunity while watching TVGN LIVE WITH ET AT THE OSCARS(R), a live red carpet show featuring interviews with Hollywood's hottest stars, on Sunday, Mar. 2 at 5:00 PM, ET / 2:00 PM, PT (live on both coasts).

Spike TV's hit series 'Bar Rescue' continues with new episodes of its third season starting Sunday, March 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT, with renowned bar and nightlife consultant Jon Taffer traveling cross country to bars on their last legs, desperate for a final shot at success. This time around, 'Bar Rescue' rehabilitates a selection of bars across US cities including: Omaha, NE, Los Angeles, CA, Kansas City, MO, and Dallas, TX.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taraji P. Henson will join Oscar winner Terrence Howard in Lee Daniels and Danny Strong's upcoming hip-hop drama pilot EMPIRE for Fox. Howard recently starred in the pair's 2013 drama THE BUTLER.

In a new interview with Pride Source, the GLEE star and Broadway vet confirmed she'd 'do anything' to join best friend Jonathan Groff on the network's LGBT series LOOKING, which was just picked up for a second season today.

The actress confirmed today on Twitter that she'll guest star on the network's upcoming BOY MEETS WORLD spin-off, posting: @janemarielynch: Yes there is truth.... RT @SarahSleepy: @janemarielynch is there any truth to the rumors that you have a guest role on Girl Meets World?'

Tarver will take on the role of 'Todd, Sally's best friend and roommate from college who is now married to her brother.'

Various sources have confirmed to the publication that GIRLS star Adam Driver is wrapping up talks to play the unnamed villain in the next installment of the franchise. Though details are scarce, 'the character is said to be in the vein of iconic STAR WARS villain Darth Vader.' Driver has reportedly been in talks for sometime, with scheduling for HBO's series with Lena Dunham being the main issue before a deal could be finalized.

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is now in previews ahead of an opening night of March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The cast of the production performed on GOOD DAY NEW YORK this morning - check it out below!

According to Deadline, Viola Davis has signed to lead the network's upcoming drama pilot HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, written by Peter Nowalk, and produced by Rhimes' Shondaland.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network delivered the most-watched month in network history in primetime for the month of February (538,000 total viewers). OWN's prime average in the key W25-54 demo marked a six-month high, up +11% versus January and up +86% versus one year ago. OWN is the fastest-growing cable network for W25-54 versus a year ago.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Long has boarded Fox's upcoming single-camera comedy pilot SOBER COMPANION from 90210's David S. Rosenthal and Jennie Snyder Urman. Long, who's appeared on the network's NEW GIRL, joins previously announced Pete Davidson and Ally Maki.

After receiving a script commitment in December, CBS is moving forward with its modern ODD COUPLE series, with former FRIENDS star Matthew Perry, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Judd has signed on to lead the network's upcoming church drama pilot SALVATION, written by Liz Heldens (DECEPTION.)

After four seasons, Syfy's BEING HUMAN will conclude its run on April 7, the network announced this afternoon.

On WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, Oscar® host Ellen DeGeneres will appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' as a lead up to Oscar Sunday. Additionally, Jimmy Kimmel will guest on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to discuss his upcoming 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After The Oscars' special.

The Hub Network, champions of family fun and the only network dedicated to providing kids and families entertainment they can watch together, announced today the mid-season return of its witchingly delightful animated series 'Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage Witch' on March 15 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. The series makes it return with all-new episodes featuring voice star Ashley Tisdale ('Scary Movie 5,' 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year,' and 'Aliens in the Attic') as Sabrina.

On Sunday, March 2, E!, the ultimate multi-platform destination for award season fans, goes LIVE from the heart of Hollywood with over 9+ hours of unparalleled coverage at this year's Oscars. As award season comes to a close, this year's Oscar race is one of the most buzzed about in years and E!'s 20+ cameras will bring fans closer to all the action as if they were actually on the carpet interviewing their favorite stars. E!'s on-camera team, led by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, will have the entire event covered with reporting from the network's exclusive headquarters inside the famed Roosevelt Hotel to the heart of all the A-list action from the star-studded red carpet.

Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinski and three-time U.S. figure skating champion and Olympian Johnny Weir had just as much fun coordinating their outfits together as they did as ice skating commentators for NBC at the Winter Games in Sochi Russia. And now the pair is headed straight from Sochi to Hollywood, joining Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Shaun Robinson and Liz Hernandez on Oscar Sunday to report on one of the most talked about parts of the night….the fashion.

MSNBC ranked #2 in weekday primetime (M-F 8p-11p) with a 94% advantage over CNN among A25-54 (260,000 vs. CNN's 134,000) and a 103% advantage in total viewers (871,000 vs. 429,000) for the month. MSNBC weekday primetime is up 1% among A25-54 compared to Feb. 2013 while CNN dropped -41% year-over-year.