Universal Television News

NBC has announced that its upcoming summer drama series 'Crossing Lines' will launch Sunday, June 23 with a special two-hour premiere (9-11 p.m. ET). The network has also set July 11 as the debut date for its two new summer alternative series 'The Winner Is ...' (9-10 p.m. ET) and 'Hollywood Game Night' (10-11 p.m. ET). Each will air weekly on Thursday nights.

NBC has ordered THE MILLION SECOND QUIZ, a state-of-the-art, electrifying new live competition where contestants test the limits of their knowledge, endurance and will to win as they battle each other in intense bouts of trivia for twelve consecutive days and nights.

Ballet Hispanico raised more than $1 million in support of the company's important artistic and educational work in New York City and around the country at their 2013 Spring Gala on Monday, April 8, 2013. A portion of the contributions are designated to the Jody G. Arnhold Scholarship Fund, launched last year by Ballet Hispanico Honorary Chairman and 2012 Gala honoree Jody Gottfried Arnhold to further support the School of Dance. In addition, guests were surprised with a $100,000 challenge grant made by the SHS Foundation, a longtime supporter of Ballet Hispanico with a deep commitment to dance and education. Approximately 400 attendees gathered in The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom to celebrate the legacy of the Ballet Hispanico School of Dance, and honor Randy Falco, President & CEO of Univision Communications with its Civic Inspiration Award.

E! is unveiling a dynamic original programming slate at its Upfront event this evening in New York.

NBC is bumping its drama GRIMM to Tuesdays (10-11 p.m. ET) beginning April 30, behind a previously scheduled two-hour episode of THE VOICE, the network announced today.

Fresh off his appearance on the current season of AMERICAN IDOL, contestant Lazaro Arbos stopped by 'The Tonight Show' on NBC to talk about his experience and perform for the audience. Check out the clip below!

As an appreciation for viewers who tune in to NBC's new Tuesday alternative series READY FOR LOVE hosts Giuliana and Bill Rancic are offering an all-expense paid trip to Chicago for a double date.

LL Cool J stopped last night's THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO to discuss his controversial duet with country star Brad Paisley 'Accidental Racist.' The singer shared the motivation behind the song which has caused quite a stir in the news this past week. Check out the appearance below!

The network has officially picked up LAST CALL, the interview-style talker, for a 13th season at its 1:35-2:05 a.m. ET timeslot, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

A&E Network has picked up a second season of the acclaimed drama series, BATES MOTEL, starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore from executive producers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin.

The first Saturday episode of SMASH on NBC on April 6th at 9 p.m. scored a series low 0.5 adults 18-49 rating, down 44 percent from Tuesday's 0.9 rating. Broadway legend Liza Minnelli guest starred as herself in this week's episode, titled 'The Surprise Party.'

Select songs from tomorrow's episode of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series Smash (Saturdays, 9-10pm ET) will be available from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records in the Smash iTunes store: http://www.itunes.com/NBCSmash.

Bravo Media unveiled its largest slate of original programming-to-date with 17 new and 18 returning unscripted series, marking a 15 percent increase over last year, and announced three new scripted projects in development. Additionally, Bravo ranks #9 in the highly desired A18-49 demo and in A25-54, up 5 percent and 7 percent respectively, and up 8 percent in total viewers year-to-date, according to Nielsen.

NBC has just released the first batch of photos from COMMUNITY's upcoming episode, titled 'Intro to Knots.' The episode is set to air on April 18 at 8:00 p.m. on NBC. Check out a first look below!

Select songs from tonight's episode of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series Smash (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET) will be available today from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records in the Smash iTunes store: http://www.itunes.com/NBCSmash.

Debra Messing isn't wasting any time since filming wrapped recently on SMASH's second season: the actress has already been cast in a CBS comedy pilot.

NBC Entertainment has promoted company veteran Bradley Melnick to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.

SMASH has just announced that Liza Minnelli will guest star as herself in the tenth episode of the NBC musical drama series on April 6. She will perform an original song, written by SMASH producers Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman, along with Christian Borle, who plays 'Tom'.

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, host Jimmy Fallon and 'Spring Breakers' star Selena Gomez performed a duet version of the greatest love song ever written, "Mario Kart Love Song" by Sam Hart. Check out the performance below!

The premiere of A&E Network's new original scripted drama series, "Bates Motel," was watched by 4.6 million total viewers, 2.5 million adults 25-54 and 2.4 million adults 18-49 on premiere night.