CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL Up in Social Media Interaction from 2012August 26, 2013Thousands of fans made 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' one of the week's highest rated programs with their avid social media use. The special, which aired Monday, August 12 on ABC, garnered 8.3 million viewers. It was the fifth most-watched program during the week in viewers, and was the 12th most-watched in the Adults 18-49 demographic.
Dr. Luke Officially Set for AMERICAN IDOL?August 25, 2013Reports that Dr. Luke had entered negotiations emerged last week, just as the news broke that former Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am walked away from negotiations in order to rejoin The Voice U.K.
Scott Bakula to Join Jonathan Groff in HBO's LOOKINGAugust 23, 2013According to Deadline, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA's Scott Bakula has signed on for the eight-episode series, which follows three friends who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men. Frankie J. Alvarez, Jonathan Groff and Murray Bartlett also star. Andrew Haigh directed the pilot.
OPRAH'S LIFECLASS Wins Creative EmmyAugust 23, 2013In an announcement made by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group Governors, the acclaimed OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network series, 'Oprah's Lifeclass,' and its full extension into the online and social media world, produced by Harpo Studios was named winner of an Emmy Award for Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Social TV Experience.
ABC Family to Air THE VINEYARD Marathon, 8/26August 23, 2013As the current season of “The Vineyard” promises to end with more than a few surprises, catch up on the first five episodes with a drama-packed marathon airing Monday, August 26th from 6PM-11PM (ET/PT) on ABC Family. Summer for the locals and “wash-ashores” on Martha's Vineyard, MA has been nothing short of complicated. Katie and Luis dance around their feelings for each other, Sophi struggles to reconcile her job with her dream and Emily tries to figure out her relationship with Jon, proving that life is messy and rarely turns out as planned.
Zendaya to Star in Disney Channel Original Movie ZAPPEDAugust 23, 2013Multi-talented actress, singer and dancer Zendaya ('Shake It Up,' 'Dancing With The Stars') stars in 'Zapped,' a comedy adventure movie slated to premiere on Disney Channels around the world, as well as on Canada's Family Channel in 2014. The storyline follows 16 year-old Zoey Stevens, a skilled dancer and straight-A student who is having a hard time adjusting to a new high school, a new and klutzy dance squad, a new step-dad, three new rowdy step-brothers and an unruly dog. But things change when a dog training app on her smart phone begins to somehow control all the boys around her.
Tori Spelling Comedy Among ABC Family's New Pilot OrdersAugust 23, 2013 ABC Family will produce three new comedy pilots, “Mystery Girls,” “Work Mom” and “Young & Hungry,” it was announced today by Michael Riley, President, ABC Family. These orders join the pick-ups announced earlier this year including the back-order greenlight of “The Fosters” and “Twisted,” the third season of “Switched at Birth” and “Baby Daddy” and the fourth season of “Melissa & Joey.”
STAGE TUBE: Jess LeProtto Takes Fan Questions on THE GRAHAM SHOW, Part 3August 23, 2013In part three of his appearance on THE GRAHAM SHOW, NEWSIES' Jess LeProtto answers fan questions and talks about how So You Think You Can Dance changed his life and career. Does he have plans after Newsies? Why does he admire Gene Kelly? And why are the Fansies so special? Check out his interview below!
VIDEO: Emily Bett Rickards Talks The CW's ARROWAugust 22, 2013The CW has released a new interview with Emily Bett Rickards, where she opens up about filming a particularly 'awesome' scene with co-star Stephen Amell. Check it out below!
Jonathan Tucker, Dana Davis & More Join Syfy's HIGH MOONAugust 22, 2013Syfy announces additional casting for its upcoming drama pilot, High Moon, inking Peter Macon, Dana Davis and Jonathan Tucker for recurring roles in the 90-minute pilot. Charity Wakefield also signs on for a pilot guest starring role. Co-produced by Universal Cable Productions and Lark Productions, the pilot is set to commence shooting August 26 in Vancouver BC. The project is based on the novel 'The Lotus Caves' by John Christopher.