The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, including the two-hour series finale of 'Desperate Housewives,' the Live Broadcast of 'The 2012 Billboard Music Awards,' and the Season Premiere of 'The Bachelorette.'
Emmy Award Winners Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, also known as Claire and Phil Dunphy on the ABC comedy 'Modern Family,' have been announced as hosts of THE 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, today announced talent scheduled to attend the April 28 ceremony, including the first announced presenters of the 2012 'Comedy Awards'
FOX's 25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, airing tonight, Sunday, April 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), will take an entertaining look back at the groundbreaking and irreverent shows that have defined the network since its first signal transmission on April 5, 1987.
Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, LMFAO and The Wanted have been announced as the first artists to perform at 'The 2012 Billboard Music Awards,' which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
Host of AMERICAN IDOL, national radio personality and television producer Ryan Seacrest will serve as the host of FOX's 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, airing Sunday, April 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama from "That '70s Show" reunite on camera to remember their earliest break into stardom and growing up on set; and members of one of Hollywood's most comedic families - Keenen Ivory Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans - come together to share stories about their funniest sketches on "In Living Color" during FOX's 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, airing Sunday, April 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The star-studded special will pay tribute to FOX's most memorable moments with appearances by FOX talent, highlights from iconic series and specials and reunions with cast members from some of the network's fan-favorite series, among other surprises.
THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, announced today that legendary comedian Don Rickles will be honored as the recipient of the prestigious 'Johnny Carson Award For Comedic Excellence' at this year's ceremony. 'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart will present him with the prestigious award.
FOX will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an historic look back at the groundbreaking and irreverent shows that have defined the network since its first signal transmission on April 5, 1987. The star-studded evening will include talent from both past and present FOX series and reunite cast members from some of your favorite shows.
FOX's 25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, airing Sunday, April 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), will take an entertaining look back at the groundbreaking and irreverent shows that have defined the network since its first signal transmission on April 5, 1987.
The best in digital comedy is celebrated and honored as the digital nominations for the second annual 'The Comedy Awards' were announced today, recognizing the outstanding work available every day in the world of digital comedy.
Jimmy Kimmel, star and executive producer of the late-night ABC talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' will host the 64th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards, broadcast live coast to coast, Sunday, September 23, 2012 exclusively on ABC.
'Book of Mormon's' Josh Gad is among the nominees for the second annual THE COMEDY AWARDS. Gad has been nominated for the 'Break Out Performer of the Year' award. The annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy will be taped at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, April 28 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, May 6, 2012.
Based on very preliminary reports, ratings for ABC's 84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS telecast appear to be an improvement over last year's show. The broadcast averaged a 25.5 household rating and 38 share in the overnight metered markets according to the ABC network. Last year's telecast earned a 24.5 household rating and a 37 share, making the show the highest rated Oscar broadcast since 2005.
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Ferrell and Galifianakis recently wrapped shooting for 'The Campaign.'
Oscar(R) telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer have invited Cirque du Soleil to present a wholly unique and exclusive performance for the 84th Academy Awards, it was announced today. The one-time-only event will feature the largest Cirque cast ever assembled for a single act.
