ABC to Air FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC: THE STORY OF NASHVILLE, 11/3October 17, 2013 Never has there been a city so rich in the history of music that it exudes creativity at every turn. For more than 130 years, Nashville, Tennessee has been known as the world's Music City. Now, in the documentary “For the Love of Music: The Story of Nashville,” the story behind the Nashville music scene is told through the eyes of many of the musicians, songwriters, producers and artists who live and breathe its inspiration, airing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (3:00-4:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
History's AX MEN to Return 11/10October 17, 2013They've got Ax Appeal! The unforgettably rugged men – and the women – of AX MEN are back on HISTORY in what promises to be the most dangerous and thrilling season yet. Featuring some new faces alongside familiar favorites, season 7 of AX MEN, one of HISTORY's most popular and long-running series, premieres Sunday, November 10 at 9pm ET.
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from THE MOST DESERVING World Premiere; Opens Tonight at Denver CenterOctober 17, 2013THE MOST DESERVING is a play about a small town Arts Council that has $20,000 to award to a local artist with an 'under-represented American voice.' Should they choose the teacher/painter of modest talent or the self-taught artist who creates religious figures out of trash? This comedy explores how gossip, politics and opinions of art can decide who is the most deserving. Check out highlights below!
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY to Welcome Three New Cast Members Next SeasonOctober 16, 2013Following the news that series staple Caroline Manzo would be departing the Bravo reality series after five seasons, network execs have decided twins Nicole and Teresa Napolitano and Amber Marchese will join the cast for the sixth season, sources have confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
HBO's GIRLS to Return in JanuaryOctober 16, 2013HBO announced today that the third season of its Emmy-winning series, created and starring Lena Dunham, will premiere on Sunday, Jan. 12 with back-to-back episodes, beginning at 10 p.m. EST. The network's new drama TRUE DETECTIVE, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, will premiere prior to GIRLS at 9 p.m., according to EW.
CBS' Comedies on Top of 2013-14 SeasonOctober 16, 2013In a season with the most new fall comedies since 2003-2004, CBS is leading the pack with four of the top five comedies in both viewers and adults 18-49, as well as the top three new comedies in viewers and top two in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen most current ratings for the first three weeks of the season.
Fox's 2013 ALCS Coverage Up from 2012October 16, 2013Game 3 of the American League Championship Series proved to be one of the most spectacular pitching duels this postseason and baseball fans took notice. Yesterday's dazzling performance by Detroit's Justin Verlander and Boston's John Lackey, in which the Red Sox took a 2-1 series lead, delivered a 3.7/8 national household rating and 5.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. ALCS Game 3 is up a substantial +37% compared to last year's 2.7/6 (3.9 million viewers) for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on FOX between the Giants and Cardinals.
Fuse to Count Down TOP 100 SEXIEST VIDEOS, Begin. 10/17October 16, 2013Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, is counting down the spiciest, sauciest and steamiest babes, bodies and heartthrobs in music with Top 100 Sexiest Videos. From the muscle men and the charismatic crooners, to the voluptuous vixens and the dazzling divas - this list offers a taste of eye candy for every palate. Hosted by a trio of gorgeous gals who know a thing or two about being sexy, models Chrissy Teigen, Lily Aldridge and Chanel Iman assess a selection of legendary beauties like Beyonce and Britney, while also paying tribute to a new generation of young stunners. Parts 1 through 5 will kick off the countdown, airing consecutively beginning on Thursday, October 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Parts 6 through 10 will wrap up the countdown starting at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday October 18.
TBS' 2013 NLCS Coverage Continues to Average 5 MillionOctober 16, 2013TBS' exclusive presentation of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) - featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals - continues to deliver double-digit audience growth over the 2011 NLCS - the last time the network aired the NLCS - between the Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers. Through four game telecasts, this year's coverage is averaging a 3.2 U.S. HH rating and five million total viewers, up 23% and 22% compared with a 2.6 U.S. HH rating and 4.1 million total viewers for the same number of games in 2011.
DIY's VANILLA ICE GOES AMISH Premieres to 1.6 Million Total ViewersOctober 16, 2013The premiere of DIY Network's buzz-generating series Vanilla Ice Goes Amish on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT ranked as a top 10 program for M25-54 in its timeslot in all of cable. The premiere attracted 534,000 total viewers, helping the time period's P25-54 rating grow 163% over year-ago levels and 282% over the prior 13 weeks. All seven telecasts of the premiere attracted a total of 1.6 million viewers. The series, featuring pop icon and knock-out home renovator Vanilla Ice, airs on DIY Network on Saturdays at 10 p.m. through November 9.
NBC to Air 2013 Hilton HHonors Skate America, 10/20October 16, 2013NBC presents 2013 Hilton HHonors Skate America this Sunday at 4 p.m. ET featuring live performances from the ladies' free skate and coverage of the men's free skate. In addition, the telecast will include the performance of 2010 Vancouver Olympic silver medalists and two-time world ice dance champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White.
Nat Geo WILD to Premiere New Series JOBS THAT BITE, 11/9October 16, 2013Does your job leave you unsatisfied? Are you bored of writing reviews, crunching numbers and those annoying TPS reports? Well you're not alone! According to a Gallup survey, 70 percent of workers are not engaged in their jobs. Luckily, Nat Geo WILD found a small sliver of Americans who actually love their jobs - and they're even Jobs That Bite!
Syfy Orders Additional Episodes of HEROES OF COSPLAYOctober 16, 2013Syfy continues to shine the spotlight on the exciting and creative world of competitive cosplay by ordering 6 additional episodes of its breakout reality series Heroes of Cosplay, it was announced today. Producers are also seeking talented and passionate cosplayers to be featured in the series who are based in and around the Los Angeles and Atlanta areas.
Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum to Voice Animated Film BOOK OF LIFEOctober 16, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, produced by Guillermo del Toro, has enlisted a slew of celebs to lend their voices, including Diego Luna, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Kate del Castillo, Ron Perlman, Cheech Marin, and more.