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FOX (7.070 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) moved to the top demo spot on Tuesday with its primetime coverage of the 'MLB All-Star Game' (7.070 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1).

Today SiriusXM and Netflix announced the first original program to broadcast exclusively on the newly launched Netflix Is A Joke Radio channel 93. Popular comedians Tom Papa and Fortune Feimster will co-host What A Joke with Papa and Fortune weekdays during the prime driving hours of 7:00 - 9:00 am PT 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET.

In a special episode of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT titled “Save the Right,” airing this Sunday, July 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, cartoon Donald Trump and Ben Shapiro lead a movement to establish equal rights for Conservative Americans. The 28-minute episode stands out from the series with a more cinematic feel and includes a satirical song with Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway's Hamilton and Aladdin). Additional vocals were provided by Kathryn Allison (Aladdin) and Gabriel Gundacker, who composed the song.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has generated five-week highs to win the late-night ratings week of June 24-28 in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

ABC (4.802 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) was the network to beat on Monday thanks to new episodes of 'The Bachelorette' (5.664 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and 'Grand Hotel' (3.080 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T3).

Legendary American magicians Penn & Teller will appear at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall from 22 to 26 January 2020, kicking off the pair's 45th year of working together when they tour Australia for the first time, stopping in Brisbane and Sydney only.

HELP US STRANGER (Third Man Records), the acclaimed third studio album from GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler –has debuted at #1 on this week's SoundScanBillboard 200 -- the band's first-ever #1 and their third trip to the top 10. The album also sits on top of the physical albums chart, as well as the vinyl chart. In fact,HELP US STRANGER garnered the sixth highest first-week vinyl sales in the SoundScan era (with Jack White holding the #1 and #4 spots for Lazaretto and Boarding House Reach, respectively). The album is the first #1 for an independent record company in 2019, and is the fourth consecutive Billboard #1 for Jack White as an artist. In addition to its chart-topping achievements here in the United States, HELP US STRANGER has also debuted at #1 on the album sales chart in Canada and #2 on the overall Canadian album chart. The success continues in the UK where the album took the top spot on the UK vinyl chart, along with being the #3 independent album and #8 on the Official UK Albums chart. HELP US STRANGER is available physically and digitally now worldwide.

The creators of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT released a new cold open today inspired by this week's first 2020 Democratic debates for the upcoming episode on Sunday, June 30 at 8PM ETPT on SHOWTIME, including cartoon versions of Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. In less than 12 following the debates, the episode intro was written, recorded, and animated.

Incubus make their Late Show debut performing one of their biggest hits on Stephen Colbert's live #DemDebate afterparty. Their '20 Years Of Make Yourself And Beyond' tour begins this Fall, for tickets and information visit www.incubushq.comtour.

NBC (8.156 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) remained the top draw on Tuesday thanks to fresh installments of 'America's Got Talent' (9.970 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) and 'Songland' (4.528 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3).

The award-winning new musical King Kong will play its final Broadway performance on August 18, 2019 following 324 performances and 29 previews at the Broadway Theatre.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of June 17-21 in adults 18-49 over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that Friday's “Tonight” and “Kimmel” were encores. 

Today, the Newseum unveiled its newest exhibit, 'Seriously Funny: From the Desk of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'' This furiously funny exhibit explores the impact Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' had on American politics and the press through four presidential campaigns, two wars and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More than 50 artifacts will be on display, highlighting the power of political satire — a form of free speech protected under the First Amendment — and comedy's influence on the news. The exhibit also features an original Newseum-produced film that goes behind the scenes at 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.'

The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler – have officially released their long awaited new album, HELP US STRANGER (Third Man Records). The GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band's third studio LP and first new album in more than a decade is available everywhere now.

Laura Benanti received a loverly visitor, as Stephen Colbert stopped by to see her in the Lincoln Center Theater's production of My Fair Lady! Check out this photo of Laura, who plays Melania Trump on The Late Show, with Colbert after last night's performance!

Today's top stories: The Minutes and Slave Play will both come to Broadway, Be More Chill announces closing date, Ian McKellen will come to Broadway for one night only, and more!

The Television Critics Association (TCA) announces the nominees for the organization's 35TH Annual TCA Awards. Comedy duo Desus & Mero, stars of the TCA-nominated Showtime series of the same name, will host. The 2019 TCA Awards, a celebration of all things television, honors the best series, creators, and stars of the 2018-2019 season. More than 220 professional television critics and journalists from the United States and Canada voted.

NBC (8.195 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) resumed its reign on Tuesday thanks to new episodes of 'America's Got Talent' (9.868 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and 'Songland' (4.850 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.0, #2).