Universal Television News

Style Media has acquired the US rights to the UK's #1 docu-soap, MADE IN CHELSEA from NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'American Idol' alum Paul McDonald will premiere his new song and make his small screen acting debut on the the NBC comedy PARENTHOOD tonight. McDonald, who appeared on the 10th season of American Idol, will debut the single 'Counting Stars' from his upcoming album.

The season 4 blooper reel from NBC's PARKS & RECREATION has been released. Check out series stars Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman and more as they attempt to hold things together during the filming of the series. The show will return for its season premiere on Thursday, September 20, 9:30-10 p.m. on NBC.

WWE Diva Eve Torres emerged victorious in Monday night's final competition of NBC's action-packed competition series 'Stars Earn Stripes' as she beat out fellow finalists Nick Lachey, Todd Palin, Picabo Street and Dean Cain. As the grand prize winner on the season finale, Torres gained $100,000 for her charity, the USO (www.uso.org), and including her other winnings during the show's run, contributed a total of $150,000 to the organization. A total of $380,000 was raised for all of the charities represented in the program.

Emmy Award-winning actor Sean Hayes (NBC's "Will & Grace") will guest star in a multi-episode arc on NBC's SMASH as Terrence Falls, a comedic television and film star who is making his Broadway debut in the musical "Liaisons," based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." Due to a series of comic circumstances, he becomes a major thorn in the side for Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and other characters. Check out a photo of Hayes on the SMASH set with Megan Hilty as featured on the series' Facebook page!

Television gets a fresh new sense of humor when STEVE HARVEY premieres in syndication today, September 4 (check local listings).

Television gets a fresh new sense of humor when STEVE HARVEY premieres in syndication on Tuesday, September 4 (check local listings).

NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group announces the release of "The Music of Smash: Sheet Music Collection," from Alfred Music Publishing, the official print music publisher of thousands of popular artists, songwriters, and composers.

Veteran studio and network executive Chris Sanagustin has been tapped to head Current Programming for Universal Television.

In an announcement made during a conference call to reporters this morning, THE OFFICE executive producer Greg Daniels announced that the veteran comedy will call it quits after its upcoming ninth season.

Fernando J. Hernandez has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Alternative Development for Universal Television, it was announced today by Meredith Ahr, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC Entertainment. In this role, Hernandez will be responsible for all Universal Television reality productions, spearheading new development and overseeing the studio's in-house producers and ongoing talent deals.

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will make her first appearance on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON tonight, August 17 (12:35 a.m. ET). Leader Pelosi will stop by Fallon's studio to chat about her 25th anniversary in Congress, her efforts to win back the House of Representatives and weigh-in on the 2012 Presidential race.

EVITA's Ricky Martin will appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Thursday, August 16, 2012.

Entertainment Weekly reports that three NBA players have landed guest starring roles on the new FOX comedy series THE MINDY PROJECT.

Deadline.com reports that Blair Underwood has just signed a major 'development/talent holding deal' with Universal Television.

Newly crowned Olympic champion Missy Franklin will make her first late-night appearance since competing in the 2012 London Olympic Games when she visits 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (Monday-Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) tonight, August 15.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sheryl Lee Ralph will guest star on NBC's Smash season two as Cynthia, mother of Jennifer Hudson's character Veronica Moore. Ralph starred as Deena Jones in Broadway's Dreamgirls in 1981.

NBC's Sunday 10:58-11:20 p.m. ET preview of ANIMAL PRACTICE following coverage of the London Olympics Closing Ceremony, generated solid sampling for the new series, averaging a 4.1 rating in adults 18-49 and 12.8 million viewers overall, according to 'fast official' ratings from Nielsen Media Research.

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway veteran Sean Hayes has signed on to star in a multi-episode arc on NBC's SMASH this season. As the focus of the show will switch from Marilyn musical, 'Bombshell,' to a new production, Hayes will play 'Terrence Falls, a comedic television and film star who is making his Broadway debut in the musical "Liaisons," based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." Due to a series of comic circumstances, he becomes a major thorn in the side for Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and other characters.

Emmy Award-winning actor Sean Hayes (NBC's "Will & Grace") will guest star in a multi-episode arc on NBC's SMASH as Terrence Falls, a comedic television and film star who is making his Broadway debut in the musical "Liaisons," based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses."