Lifetime Television News

Goodman Global will be featured on the popular home improvement show Designing Spaces airing on Lifetime TV in the first episode of the military home makeover series 'Designing Spaces of Hope Project Homeward Bound' on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:30 am (ET/PT). The 3-part series airs on Lifetime TV on Wed. September 25, Thurs. September 26th and Fri. September 27th at 7:30 am (ET/PT). 'Project Homeward Bound' shows the step-by-step transformation of a dilapidated foreclosed-on home into a healthier, comfortable and more energy efficient one for injured soldier Private First Class Jeff Taylor and his family, who lived in a cramped mobile home facing daily struggles until Designing Spaces and their valued partners like Goodman Global teamed up to renovate the house. With air conditioning and heating being two of the biggest energy-consumers in a house, Goodman Global wanted to lend a hand and provide and install a modern HVAC system for the Taylor family. Andrew Karl, an Amana Brand product manager, was on site at the renovation-in-progress to talk about how homeowners can gain long lasting comfort while slashing utility bills by replacing the old central heating and cooling system with a more energy efficient model like Amana's. To learn more about Goodman Global, Inc., please visit: www.goodmanmfg.com and www.amana-hac.com About Designing Spaces on Lifetime Television Entering its 10th year, Designing Spaces continues to be one of America's favorite home improvement shows. The show inspires viewers on decorating ideas, do-it-yourself projects and step-by-step home improvements to help make every space count and provide solutions to help you enjoy the space you live, work and play in. Designing Spaces Family of Spaces includes Think Green Spaces, Kids Spaces and it's widely popular Spaces of Hope which prides itself on assisting people and places in dire need of a makeover including children's shelters, animal shelters, military families and more. Designing Spaces airs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television. For more information or to view special segments visit: www.designingspaces.tv

Mary J. Davis will present DISASTER! written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, at St. Luke's Theatre starting on October 14, opening Monday, November 4. DISASTER! is a musical based on 1970's disaster movies with a score consisting of 1970's pop, rock and disco hit songs. Directed by Jack Plotnick, choreographed by Denis Jones and music direction by Larry Pressgrove. Disaster! previously ran in 2012.

Lifetime announced today that the network's shows will hold a series of conversations on Facebook, where stars of its programs will hold live Q&A features to interact directly with fans and viewers via the social media platform.

Oxygen Media has announced the addition of Jennifer Young to the position of Vice President, Ad Sales Marketing. In this role, Young will lead the development of strategic and innovative multiplatform sponsorship initiatives, helping to maximize Oxygen's opportunities with advertisers. She will continue to develop and grow Oxygen's 'Live Out Loud' brand on the sales side, in addition to overseeing the network's upfront strategy in the client and agency marketplace. Based in New York, Young will report to Puja Vohra, Senior Vice President, Marketing.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has ordered a new dystopian pilot from CHILDREN OF MEN of writer Timothy J. Sexton, titled THE LOTTERY.

Fantasia will return to the Fox Theatre tonight, September 13 at 8pm with special guest Musiq Soulchild.

In fashion, one day you're in; and the next day, you're out... But for 11 lucky former Project Runway contestants, the second and last chance to prove their talent has arrived. In its most competitive season ever, former top-ranking Project Runway contestants will return to New York to compete in the third season of Lifetime's Project Runway All Stars, premiering Thursday, October 24, at 9:00pm ET/PT.

The second season of Lifetime's popular series, ABBY'S ULTIMATE DANCE COMPETITION (#AbbysUltimate) is set to come back bigger and better than ever tonight, September 3, at 9:00pm PT/ET with new contestants and moms, unexpected twists, fierce challenges and more of the dance instructor everyone loves to hate, Abby Lee Miller.

The independent film ESCAPE FROM POLYGAMY, starring Mary McCormack will make its world premiere tonight, August 24, at 8:00pm ET/PT on Lifetime.

Stage, film, television actress and singer Donna Murphy joins the cast of the upcoming Lifetime movie House of Versace, premiering October 5, 2013 on Lifetime Television.

The second season of Lifetime's popular series, ABBY'S ULTIMATE DANCE COMPETITION (#AbbysUltimate) is set to come back bigger and better than ever on Tuesday, September 3, at 9:00pm PT/ET.

Cynthia Decker and Molly Hopkins, reality television's most uplifting duo, are back in Lifetime's hilarious unscripted program Double Divas (#DoubleDivas)!! Set to return with back-to-back all-new episodes, starting tonight, August 6, at 10:00pm PT/ET, the one-of-a-kind docuseries offers an eye-opening peek into the world of intimate apparel at Cynthia's and Molly's renowned Atlanta boutique LiviRae Lingerie, where the motto is: 'No bust too big or small. We fit them all!'

Broadway triple threat Rachelle Rak will appear as a judge on the second season Lifetime Television's ABBY'S ULTIMATE DANCE COMPETITION. The actress will join returning judge Richy Jackson. The new season premieres on September 3.

Tickets go on sale August 5 at 10am online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices are $44.50, $49.50, $54.50, and $59.50. A limited number of gold circle seats are also available.

Lifetime's newest drama, Witches of East End, featuring an all-star-cast headlined by Emmy Award-winner Julia Ormond (Temple Grandin, Mad Men), Mädchen Amick (Mad Men, Damages), Jenna Dewan Tatum (American Horror Story) and Rachel Boston (In Plain Sight) as a family of witches living in the secluded seaside town of East Haven, will cast its spell beginning Sunday, October 6, at 10:00pm ET/PT. Also set to star are Eric Winter (The Mentalist), Daniel DiTomasso (CSI), Jason George (Grey's Anatomy) and Oscar and Golden Globe Award nominee Virginia Madsen (Sideways, Anna Nicole).

Popular morning show The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime Television welcomes ORIGO LLC, creators of the ORIGOSafe phone docking station, to the show. The company will be making its appearance in the 'Family Ties: Distracted Driving - Keeping Our Family Safe on The Road!' segment slated to air in October. Host Julie Moran will be joined by a representative from ORIGO who will talk with viewers about their distracted driver solution, the ORIGOSafe docking station. ORIGOSafe allows drivers to use their phones' hands-free capabilities while the phone charges. The administrator, (typically a parent or vehicle owner) can set all time limits, add and change number of users & phones, and customize and administer codes. 'In this day and age of texting and talking while on the road, we realize how important it is for people to stay focused and remain safe while driving. We're looking forward to having ORIGO on our show to tell us more about their latest advancement towards that goal,' says Doug Campbell, Executive VP of Programming for The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV. ORIGO's mission is to keep drivers' eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel. To learn more about Origo LLC and ORIGOSafe, please visit: http://driveORIGO.com/ About The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television Now in its 6th year, The Balancing Act continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act is simple the show strives to help today's modern woman balance it all by bringing them exceptional solutions to everyday problems. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can watch America's premier morning show The Balancing Act weekday mornings on Lifetime television at 7 am (ET/PT). For additional information or to view a segment visit: www.thebalancingact.com

ADEPERO ODUYE will assume the role of Thelma in the critically acclaimed revival of Horton Foote's American masterpiece, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, on Tuesday, July 16th. Oduye is best known for her acclaimed breakout role in Dee Ree's Sundance film, Pariah, and for her performance opposite Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard and Phylicia Rashad in the Lifetime Television movie, Steel Magnolias. Condola Rashad, who also co-starred with Oduye in Steel Magnolias, played her final performance as Thelma on Sunday, July 14.

Kelly Goode has been named Vice President, Original Programming for ABC Family, it was announced today.

Set to return with back-to-back all-new episodes, starting Tuesday, August 6, at 10:00pm PT/ET, the one-of-a-kind docuseries offers an eye-opening peek into the world of intimate apparel at Cynthia's and Molly's renowned Atlanta boutique LiviRae Lingerie.

Lifetime will premiere its highly-anticipated new drama DEVIOUS MAIDS, executive produced by Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives) and Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), tonight, June 23, at 10PM ET/PT.