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Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, handed out top honors to 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club and Nebraska at this afternoon's 29th Film Independent Spirit Awards. Blue Jasmine, Fruitvale Station, Blue is the Warmest Color, Short Term 12, This is Martin Bonner and 20 Feet From Stardom also received awards at the ceremony, which is held in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.

'Veep' actor Tony Hale, who recently took home an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, has been cast in NBC's new comedy series ABOUT A BOY

About a Boy will air Tuesdays on NBC (9-9:30 p.m. ET). The series will premiere February 25 with a special preview on Friday, February 21 (10:30-11 p.m. ET), following Olympic Coverage.

'Tis the season for FOX holiday programming, and this year's new and returning Thanksgiving and holiday favorites are sure to bring a little more joy to the world.

Production for THINK LIKE A MAN TOO has begun.In the highly anticipated sequel to Screen Gems' hit comedy THINK LIKE A MAN, which was inspired by Steve Harvey's best-selling book Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man, all the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas.

The upcoming broadcast season is undoubtedly going to be a good one. At least a whole lot better than the current slate of programming (most networks have ditched their 2012-2013 additions). NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC have managed to enlist some major talent to headline their new shows for the 2013-2014 lineup, and are now in the process of announcing their pick-ups. It's a rarity for execs to land such names as Rebel Wilson, Gillian Anderson, Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Anna Faris, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Greg Kinnear at all - let alone all for new series in one year. And so, below are the top ten just-ordered network shows with the most potential!

NBC has announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season that provide a winning combination of popular returning series, fresh new comedies, compelling new dramas and the latest season of "The Voice," the top reality program on television.

Deadline reports that NBC has picked up a comedy series starring Broadway vet Sean Hayes and Victor Fresco titled SEAN SAVES THE WORLD. The network has also ordered the new drama 'Believe' from J.J. Abrams. Below, check out the credits and descriptions for NBC's newly picked up series

Stand-Up Month comes to a hilarious close when Al Madrigal debuts his first Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special, Al Madrigal: Why Is The Rabbit Crying?, on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special finds the celebrated stand-up comedian, The Daily Show correspondent, and LA family man bringing his unstoppable storytelling style to The Moody Theater in Austin, telling the hilarious true tales of Coach Frankie, the Cholo soccer dad; a fun afternoon with 'Liam Neeson,' the cleaning lady; and the joys of parenting.

Stand-Up Month comes to a hilarious close when Al Madrigal debuts his first COMEDY CENTRAL one-hour stand-up special, AL MADRIGAL: WHY IS THE RABBIT CRYING? premiering tonight, April 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Stand-Up Month comes to a hilarious close when Al Madrigal debuts his first Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special, Al Madrigal: Why Is The Rabbit Crying?, on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special finds the celebrated stand-up comedian, The Daily Show correspondent, and LA family man bringing his unstoppable storytelling style to The Moody Theater in Austin, telling the hilarious true tales of Coach Frankie, the Cholo soccer dad; a fun afternoon with 'Liam Neeson,' the cleaning lady; and the joys of parenting.

Stand-Up Month comes to a hilarious close when Al Madrigal debuts his first COMEDY CENTRAL one-hour stand-up special, AL MADRIGAL: WHY IS THE RABBIT CRYING? premiering on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Swift is heading to FOX for a guest starring gig on their hit comedy NEW GIRL.